Tom Robertson is an Artist based in Derby, he has been developing his Lead White substitute for years and in the episode he goes into a lot of detail about that and paint making, painting techniques and his opinions on the contemporary art scene. For me talking to Tom was a joy, as someone who enjoys the process of art including the making of the paint itself and substrates including the size and ground I was in my element - Jack Halford, Podcast Host.

Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tomrobertson.art

You can buy Tom Robertson’s Paint here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tomrobertsonpaint/

In the very first episode of Painting Ground, host Jack Halford meets with Ameerah Dawood at Two Queens Studio in Leicester, where both artists are based. They discuss Ameerah’s evolving artistic practice, her belief in painting as a tool for mental wellbeing, and the powerful work she does outside the studio through Pedestrian, a Leicester-based organisation that uses the arts to engage young people and communities.

Tune in to hear how Ameerah bridges personal expression and public engagement, using creativity as a way to connect, heal, and inspire—both in the studio and through socially engaged art projects.

Episode 1 – Welcome to Painting Ground

In this intro episode, artist and founder Jack Halford shares the vision behind Painting Ground, an independent curatorial platform and evolving research project rooted in the belief that art should be both visible and valuable to artists, collectors, and communities alike.

Jack talks about how Painting Ground is being built in phases, starting with curated online collections launching end of July 2025, and expanding into real-world exhibitions and artist-led community workshops across the UK.

This podcast will document the journey, while opening up conversations with artists, curators, educators, and other cultural workers shaping the future of creative practice.

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🌐 Explore more: https://paintingground.com
📸 Follow on Instagram: @paintingground
📩 Contact / Collaborate: info@paintingground.com

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