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- 190 - Tenet Rewind with Jeff Velarde
This week, Wes and Todd present a Tenet Rewind with Painter, Jeff Velarde, previously released on July 1, 2021. Jeff talks about his exposure to art as a child, how art keeps him balanced, seeing some of his favorite art masterpieces in person, working as an Art Director for Z-Axis, traveling and how it influences his painting, balancing family with work and his fine art, working large, process, commissions, his solo exhibition “City Beats, Light and Shadow” at Bitfactory, and leaves us with some advice to aspiring Artists.
Check out Jeff’s work at his websitewww.jeffvelardefineart.com
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Instagram –www.instagram.com/jeffvelardefineart/
@jeffvelardefineart.comThu, 29 Feb 2024 - 189 - Ep. 182 Abigail Kreuser – Photographer, Curator, & Co-Owner of Auric Gallery
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Abigail Kreuser. Abby discusses how she and her partner Gundega came up with the name for their new gallery, being a serial entrepreneur, her journey as a photographer, getting her B.F.A. at the Rochester Institute of Technology, moving back to the Springs after college, her beginnings in curation, her first gallery space, her upcoming solo exhibition, editions, collaboration, photography being a hard sell, showing all types of mediums, Artificial Intelligence, her documentary project “Lucere,” the Colorado Springs art community and it's small business community, her mission and vision for her former gallery, how the pandemic affected her, 2024, selling art, First Fridays, her curation process, how being a creator affects her curation and vice versa, tips for artists, commission, work/home balance, Curate Your Space and the services they offer, the decision and catalyst to join forces with Gundega Stevens to form Auric, the balance of their partnership, their exhibition calendar, advice for people thinking about starting a gallery, putting yourself out there, the realities of running a gallery, pricing, collectors, signing art, exhibitions that she’s proud of presenting, and current and upcoming shows.
Join us for a wonderful conversation with Abigail Kreuser!
Check out Abigail’s photography at the Auric Gallery websitehttps://auricgallery.com/collections/browse-the-art?filter.p.vendor=Abigail+Kreuser&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=
Check out the Auric Gallery website atwww.auricgallery.com
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Instagram -www.instagram.com/auricgallery
@auricgalleryFacebook -www.facebook.com/auricgallery
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 188 - Ep. 181 Kristen Egan – Mixed Media Artist Specializing in Sculpture and Sculptural Masks
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Kristen Egan. Kristen discusses sourcing gourds, carving masks, New Contemporary Folk Art, the area where she lives in Pennsylvania, sense of place, other materials she incorporates into her masks and sculptures, totems, the catalyst to carve gourds, air drying paper clay, repetition & referencing past work, birds, research, process, art show titles, Alfred University, being open to new experiences, foundation, Goggleworks, Arch Enemy Arts, Instagram, the compulsion to create selling art, commissions, production, pricing, perfectionism, evolution & experimentation, work/life balance, bagpipes, weird bagpipe experiences, procrastination, being a life long learner, and collectors previews.
Join us for a lovely and fun conversation with Kristen Egan!
Check out Kristen’s exquisite work at her websitewww.kristenegan.com
Follow Kristen on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/kristeneganart/
@kristeneganartFacebook -www.facebook.com/kristeneganart
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 187 - Ep. 180 A.L. Lummus – Painter, Sculptor, Advocate Artist
This week, Wes and Todd talk with A.L. Lummus, a.k.a. Amy Lummus. Lummus discusses the pandemic & how it affected her and her work, timing, Barbara Kruger, Mettle Martyr I & II, being an Advocate Artist, lessons learned in doing the work, “dog with a bone” syndrome, work/life balance, the thread that runs through the work, stories/narrative, art & carpentry, the genesis for Mettle Martyr, telling the story that’s hers to tell, asking the question “is it breathing?,” research & statistics, process, the Ft. Collins Mural Project, working big, kinetic sculptures, Firehouse Art Center, her show “Spit and Splinters,” her residency, and her motto.
Join us for a compelling and educational conversation with A.L. Lummus!
Check out A.L. Lummus’ work at her website:www.amyleelummus.com
Follow A.L. Lummus on social media:Instagram -www.instagram.com/alummusart/
@alummusartFacebook -www.facebook.com/AmyLeeLummus
Check out Amy’s solo exhibition, “Spit and Splinters” at the Firehouse Art Center, February 9th from 6pm-9pm in the Main Gallery.
Firehouse Art Center
667 4th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
www.firehouseart.orgThu, 01 Feb 2024 - 186 - Ep. 179 Ryan A. Lee – Painter, Noir stories of the New West entangled with the Old West
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Ryan A. Lee. Ryan discusses being “artsy” growing up, falling in love with wide open spaces, his wife proclaiming on Facebook his new professional career as an Artist, self-esteem, his brief art education at Kansas University, being exposed to art in his youth, the influence of the pop 80’s skateboard movement, landscapes, New West stories, process, reworking pieces, evolution, research and reverence photos, frustration, Americana, loneliness, darkness, humor, Cowboys & Hippies, the Coors Western, freedom of speech, trains, what art does for him, awkward humans, Edward Hopper, being a loner, mixed media, 70’s cars, low brow art, sticking up for the little guy, fear & self-doubt, anger, art essays, hating Hipsters and painting Western scenes, Memento Mori Gallery, being a juror for “The Wild Bunch”, being bold, galleries, commissions, collectors, Children of the Pueblo, Art for Redemption, art in prison, road tripping, pricing, and selling art.
Join us for an unequivocally frank conversation with Ryan A. Lee!Check out Ryan’s stellar work at his websitewww.ryanaustinlee.com
Follow Ryan A. Lee on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/ryanaleeart/
@ryanaleeFacebook -www.facebook.com/people/Ryan-A-Lee/100075996926060/
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 185 - Ep. 178 Johanna Mueller – Printmaker, Relief Engraving & Mixed Media Printmaking
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Printmaker, Johanna Mueller. Johanna discusses being an entrepreneur in her youth, having a strong work ethic, her art education, falling in love with printmaking, defending her work in grad school, learning to edit her criticism, finding her voice with printmaking, the printmaking community, Frogman’s workshops, wood engraving, printing presses, Wonderhand Studios, Hatch Show Print, what intrigues her about printmaking, process, holy cards & playing cards, the Bible & the birth of modern pornography, the fine art of printmaking, different printmaking processes, defining printmaking, educating people about printmaking, failures, experimenting & exploration, MO’Print, the thought behind her work, Jackalopes, the Sangre de Cristos, subliminal messaging, topographic maps, Wyoming, icons, fetishes & totems, art residencies, Siqueiros, Beth Cavener, the Greeley art community, pricing, editions, collage, selling art and the importance of connection.
Join us for a fascinating and exploratory conversation about printmaking with Johanna Mueller!
Check out Johanna’s beautiful work at her websitewww.johannamuellerprints.com
Follow Johanna Mueller on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/johannamuellerprints/
@johannamuellerprints
Check out the Wonderhand Studios website atwww.wonderhandstudios.com
Follow Wonderhand Studios on social media:Instagram -www.instagram.com/wonderhandstudios/
@wonderhandstudios
Check out the MO’Print website for all the events and exhibition for the Month of Printmaking in Denver, March 2024 –www.moprint.orgThu, 11 Jan 2024 - 184 - Ep. 177 André Lippard – Painter, Sculptor, Fusing Cubism & Surrealism
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, André Lippard. André discusses the mediums he works in, oil painting, multi-perspective technique, his early engagement with art, his Artist grandfather, when he first started painting, stepping out of your comfort zone, his Art education at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, instructors and mentors, sculpture, his love of Japanese culture, philosophy, Chuck Parson, the Industry of Art, his vision for his Art life, Picasso, Dalí, Van Gogh, separating the Art from the Artist, Art business, accessibility of the work, where he shows, business cards, obstacles he’s had to overcome, believing in yourself, local resources, city scenes, tracking hours and sales, originals, commissions, Tsukimi, his Gregorio series, Cubism & Surrealism, curation and goals for 2024.
Join us for an in depth and enlightening conversation with André Lippard!
Check out Andre’s magnificent work at his websitewww.andrelippardart.com
Follow André Lippard on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/andrelippard/
@andrelippardFacebook -www.facebook.com/andrelippardart
Check out Andre’s work in person at:
Denver Art Society –www.denverartsociety.org
Colorado Plus –www.coloradoplus.net
Next Gallery -www.nextgallery.org
Art Source International –www.artsourceinternational.com/product-category/colorado-art/andre-lippard/
Lion’s Lair –www.lionslairlounge.squarespace.comEdgewater Public Market -www.edgewaterpublicmarket.com
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 183 - Ep. 176 Maria Sheets – Kiln Fired Stained Glass Paintings, Art Conservation
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Master Glass Designer, Painter, and Fabricator, Maria Sheets. Maria discusses her childhood growing up in a Russian Orthodox church, some of her Russian family history, her art education, her journey as an Art Conservator, how her experience in art conservation informs her glass work, her experience with the Museum of Biblical Art, starting her own art conservation business, working with liturgical glass, her start in doing her glass work, her grandmother, her family’s roots in art glass and ceramics manufacturing, resilience & optimism, art being her religion, Agnes Martin, Scottish Stained Glass, research & glass design, halo history, iconography, breaking the rules, the provenance of liturgical artifacts, weird things she’s been asked to create, social-political imagery, Judy Chicago, early female anarchists/activists, science, conserving & restoring art, living to open the kiln in the morning, material science, art safety, process, her latest exhibition “Out Of Our Hands,” artificial intelligence, and her basic rule of success.
Join us for a remarkable and educational conversation with Maria Sheets!
Check out Maria’s extraordinary work at her websitewww.mariasheetsglassworks.comFollow Maria Sheets on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/mariavalentinasheets/
@mariavalentinasheets
Facebook -www.facebook.com/maria.sheets
Check out Maria’s work in person at:Valkarie Gallery –www.valkariefineart.com
Scottish Stained Glass –www.scottishstainedglass.com
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 182 - Ep. 175 Lyndy Bush –- Contemporary Southwest Oil Painting
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Lyndy Bush. Lyndy discusses Southern New Mexico, suburbs, Borderlands, Las Cruces, her artistic mother, inspiration, seeing herself as an Artist, her education, leaning into Art, her compulsion to create, Math & Science, Colorado, oil painting and metalsmithing, the old masters, layering & glazes, her art being autobiographical, routine, process, painting flowers, being a full-time Artist with a full-time career, what Art does for her, plein air, books, abstract painting, her greatest achievements, CHAC, Women’s Caucus for Art, Georgia O’Keefe, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, podcasts, pricing, and some of her art philosophy.
Join us for a magnificent conversation with Lyndy Bush!
Check out Lyndy’s spectacular work at her website www.lyndybush.com
Follow Lyndy Bush on social media:
Instagram - www.instagram.com/lyndybush_art/
@lyndybush_art
Facebook - www.facebook.com/LyndyBushArtThu, 21 Dec 2023 - 181 - Ep. 174 Ken Chapin – Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America
This week Wes and Todd welcome back Ken Chapin to Tenet to talk about all the exhibits and events that he is helping to produce for the Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America. Ken discusses the companion exhibits and events taking place around the Smithsonian exhibition, the theme of Agriculture, exploring rail and its importance to Trinidad and the surrounding area, “Corn Mothers," the role art plays in aging populations, “BRIM – The Solano’s Stories," “Tractor Trek,” feeding the wolf, “STEAM," “Grow Raise Make," “The 5 States of Colorado," the Trinidad Creative District, and what he loves about engaging and working in the Trinidad community.
Join us for a conversation about the Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America!Check out all the events and exhibitions happening around the Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America at the Corazón de Trinidad Creative District website www.trinidadcreativedistrict.org/smithsonianexhibition
Follow Corazón de Trinidad on social media:
Instagram - www.instagram.com/trinidadcreativedistrict/
@trinidadcreativedistrictFacebook - www.facebook.com/trinidadcreativedistrict
Hear “BRIM – The Solano’s Stories” here - https://www.youtube.com/@CorazondeTrinidadCreativ-bi2qk
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 - 180 - Ep. 173 Ann Morgan – Abstract Painter, Melding the Traditional With Technology
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Ann Morgan. Ann discusses painting big, technology informing her process, xeroxes, learning to paint at age 13, winning awards in her youth, AmeriCorps VISTA, getting her B.F.A. at Michigan State University, not painting for 20 years, always considering herself an Artist, her “Art Stuff" folder, the catalyst to start painting again, melding the traditional with technology, Artificial Intelligence, RunwayML, painting in oil, Her show at Next Gallery “Once When I Was You,” her process using A.I., painting in the dark, being bendy, A.I. prompts, borrowing imagery, what scares her about A.I., artist statements living in a simulation, pricing social media, art scammers her “Burn Series,” painting environments, and art being unapologetic joy.
Join us for a conversation about exploration and process with Ann Morgan!
Check out Ann’s work at her website www.annmorgan.art
Follow Ann Morgan on social media:
Instagram - www.instagram.com/echopod/
@echopodFacebook - www.facebook.com/amjohnsonmorgan
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 179 - Tenet Rewind with Mary Carroll
This week, on Tenet Rewind, we are featuring our interview with Mary Carroll (Chiaramonte.) Carroll talks about narrative, nature, work ethic, her struggles with an autoimmune disorder, histamines, childhood, self-criticism, competitions, voice and vision, influences, mystery, death, favorite authors, and optimism for the future. Currently, her piece “June” graces the cover of "The Best of Acrylic" magazine along with an article highlighting her beautiful paintings. Pick up a copy at your nearby bookstore
Join us as we share laughs and ponder art and life with the phenomenal Artist, Mary Carroll.
Check out Mary Carroll’s work at her website:www.merrysee.comFollow Mary Carroll on social media:
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/mary.chiaramonte.9
On Instagram:www.instagram.com/_marycarroll_/
Mary Carroll is represented by the following galleries:
Abend Gallery, Denver, Colorado –
www.abendgallery.com/artist/mary-chiaramonteLovetts Gallery, Tulsa, Oklahoma –
www.lovettsgallery.com/gallery/2-dimensional/mary-chiaramonteThu, 19 Oct 2023 - 178 - Ep. 172 Warwick Saint – Painter, Photographer, Mixed Media Artist
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Photographer, and Mixed Media Artist, Warwick Saint. Saint discusses growing up in South Africa, the influence of his parents on his art journey, studying philosophy and how it informed him as an Artist, his earliest engagement with photography, point of view, London, and his early photo career, the catalyst that jump-started his career, his first digital ad campaign for Nike, Eve, Harold Edgerton, photographing celebrities, LeBron James, building trust with your subject, travel, Burning Man, the decision to leave the world of commercial photography, being part of the solution instead of the problem, Lumadynamic Decomposition, body stacks, finding beauty in the grotesque, working in acrylic, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, scale, Love Saint, and showing up for the process.
Join us for a conversation full of great stories and wisdom with Warwick Saint!
Check out Warwick Saint’s work at his websitewww.warwicksaint.comFollow Warwick Saint on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/warwicksaint/
@warwicksaint
Facebook -www.facebook.com/WarwickSaintPhotography/Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 177 - Ep. 171 Christopher La Fleur – Painter, Pop Art
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Christopher La Fleur. Christopher discusses the catalyst for starting his art business, the encouragement and influence of his father, his thoughts on art school, growing up in Greeley, Colorado, writing and science fiction, being a queertrepreneur, hope for the future, planning and producing events, Pop Art, SourCute, destroying artwork, nostalgia, people he would like to meet from the past, inspiration vs. exploration, therapy, vulnerability, Discotits, Jones Soda, naming pieces, idiogenesis, Art is War, routine, meditation, vegetarianism, rejection, selling art, pricing, merchandise, philanthropy, and goal setting.
Join us for a humorous and thought-provoking conversation with Christopher La Fleur!Check out Christopher La Fleur’s work at his websitewww.christopherlafleurarts.com
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Instagram -www.instagram.com/christopher.lafleur.arts/
@christopher.lafleur.artsThu, 21 Sep 2023 - 176 - Ep. 170 May Pang – Photographer, John Lennon - “The Lost Weekend”
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, May Pang. May discusses her exhibition “The Lost Weekend." her time with John Lennon, some of the photos that are part of the exhibition, and the feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story."
Join us for a wonderful and remarkable conversation with May Pang.
Check out May Pang’s websitewww.maypang.com
Follow May Pang on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/themaypang_official/
@themaypang_officialFacebook -www.facebook.com/TheMayPangPage
Catch May Pang’s exhibition in Denver at Bitfactory Gallery.“The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang”
Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th, 2023
Bitfactory Gallery - 851 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, 80204
Exhibition hours:Friday, September 22nd – 4pm-8pm
Saturday, September 23rd – 12pm – 6pm
Sunday, September 24th – 12pm – 4pm
“The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” coincides with the upcoming digital release of the feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story” which will be released on October 13th. Watch the film’s trailer here:www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrQHqTB3qjo
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 175 - Ep. 169 Topher Straus – American Impressionistic Landscape Artist – 2023 Check-in
This week, Wes and Todd do their annual interview withArtist Topher Straus. Topher talks about technology, Maui, charities, Sauvage Spectrum Winery, changes in his business model, World Heritage Sites, marketing & advertising, Vail International Gallery, the secondary market for his work, new gallery representation, Japan, traveling, new work, photo collages, the Design With Us competition, proven business tactics and goals.
Join us as we catch up with Topher Straus.
Check out Topher’s work on his website:www.topherstraus.com
Follow Topher Straus on social media:
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/CreativeTopher/
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/creativetopher/
@creativetopherThu, 07 Sep 2023 - 174 - Ep. 168 Marisa S. White – Fine Art Photographer, Photomontage
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Fine Art Photographer, Marisa S. White. Marissa discusses pancakes, digital art, AI, art festival categories, photomontage, portfolio reviews, process, technology, the compulsion to create, the encouragement she received in her youth from her father, the support of her husband, Surrealism, Magritte, clouds, Carl Sagan, meditation, spirituality, sizes of work, pricing, editions, presentation, Namibia, art festivals, printing, workflow, vulnerability, fear, goals, gallery representation, business tips, social media, art scammers, commissions, Art Store Fronts, PX3, contests & awards, exhibitions, and boldness in photography.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Marisa S. White.
Check out Marisa’s work at her websitewww.marisaswhite.com
Follow Marisa S. White on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/marisa_whitesparks/
@marisa_whitesparks
Catch Marisa’s work in person at these upcoming exhibitions and events;G44 Gallery –www.g44gallery.com
“Above|Below”
October 6th thru the month of October
Opening Reception – Friday, October 6th, 5-9pmSurface Gallery –www.surfacegallerycos.com
The Space Between, A Photography Show
Group Exhibition
The Month of OctoberTrue North Art Gallery –www.truenorthartgallery.com
“Dark Praise”
Special Event – October 26th, 2023
Collaboration with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Steve Law.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 173 - Ep. 167 Gina Teichert – Painter, Desert Noir
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Gina Teichert. Gina discusses Tik Tok, Napa County, growing up in Nevada, National Geographic Kids, the influence of her Artist grandmother, support from her family, her connection to the West, bringing her experiences into her work, voice, art school, the fashion industry and modeling, sketching, her own rubric for her work, coffee table books, graduating herself from art school, rejection, scream therapy, “Hearts in SF”, her experience as a studio assistant, oil painting, routine, goal setting, the catalyst for her concentrating on her art career fulltime, her piece “Atomic Madonna”, self-portraits, Magritte, her successes the past few years, pricing, freelance writing, the relationship between art & society, and her mantra.
Join us for a wonderful and thoughtful conversation with Gina Teichert.
Check out Gina’s work at her websitewww.ginateichert.comFollow Gina Teichert on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/ginateichert/
Catch Gina’s work in person at these upcoming exhibitions.Blue Stream Gallery –www.bluestreamgallery.com
“Beginning: New History and Artistic Growth”
Group Exhibition
August 31st – September 13th, 2023Opening Reception – September 2nd at 5pm
Dorado 806 Art Gallery –www.dorado806.com
“Wytches”
Group Exhibition
October 13th – October 28th, 2023Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 172 - Ep. 166 Josh Davy – Sculptor
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Josh Davy. Josh discusses Next Gallery, oil painting, getting back to making things for fun, pushing himself, sitting with the work & feeling where it’s going, buildings, ceramics, his art roots, glass blowing, symbolism, bridges, cathedrals, connection, Christianity & religion, empathy & grace, being human, robots, process, photography, artist talks, his exhibition “Lost Along the Way, faith, prayer, prison, failure, technology & artificial intelligence, pricing, and services he offers Artists.
Join us as we talk art, philosophy, and life with Josh Davy.
Check out Josh’s work at his websitewww.joshdavy.com
Josh’s exhibition “Lost Along the Way” opens Friday, August 25th at Next Gallery.
“Lost Along the Way”
August 25th – September 10th, 2023
Next Gallery
6501 W. Colfax
Lakewood, CO 80214
Follow Josh on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/jndavy/
@jndavy
Facebook -www.facebook.com/jndavy
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 171 - Ep. 165 Clay Ross – Abstract & Impressionistic Artist - Curator & Gallerist, The Look Up Gallery
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Artist, Clay Ross. Clay discusses growing up in Colorado Springs, his journey as an Artist, being color blind, the “ache” to make art, working in acrylic, his two series, being a cheerleader for his community, True North Art Gallery, mixed media, abstract work, cityscapes, his current exhibition, Colorado Springs pride, light, pricing, selling art, Yobel, and The Look Up Gallery.
Check out Clay’s work at his websitewww.clayross.art
Clay’s exhibition “City Series” opens Friday, August 4th at The Look Up Gallery inside Yobel.
Yobel and The Lookup Gallery are located at:
11 E. Bijou Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903Follow Clay on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/719clay/
@719clay
Facebook -www.facebook.com/719clayYou can check out The Look Up Gallery atwww.thelookupgallery.com
Follow The Look Up Gallery on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/thelookupgallery/
@thelookupgalleryFacebook -www.facebook.com/thelookupgallery
Check out Clay & Emily’s fair trade, ethically sourced boutique, Yobel, via the websitewww.shopyobel.comFollow Yobel on social media:
Instagram –www.instagram.com/shopyobel/
@shopyobel
Facebook -www.facebook.com/shopyobelThu, 03 Aug 2023 - 170 - Ep. 164 Visible Planets – Dan Drossman & Homeboy Sandman
This week Wes and Todd sit down with their friend Dan Drossman and Homeboy Sandman. Dan and Homeboy Sandman discuss how they met, how Visible Planets came about and the thought behind it, and the Artists involved in the exhibition at Bitfactory and the concert at Herman’s Hideaway.
Join us as we talk all things Visible Planets with Dan Drossman and Homeboy Sandman.
VISIBLE PLANET– Group Exhibition
July 21, 2023 – August 10, 2023
Bitfactory Gallery –www.bitfactory.net
851 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
Visible Planets Opening Reception – July 21, 2023, 6-9 pmArtist Reception – August 4, 2023, 6-9 pm
Visible Planets Concert – Herman’s Hideaway –www.hermanshideaway.com
August 5, 2023
8 pm – 12 am
Doors at 7pm
1578 S Broadway Denver, CO 80210To buy tickets to the show go tohttps://app.showslinger.com/e/visible-planets
Isaac Sawyer will be the DJ - The Vinyl Lounge
August 3, 2023
7-11 pm
1436 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80202Follow Visible Planets on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/visibleplanets2023/
@visibleplanets2023Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 169 - Ep. 163 Raven Rohrig – Illustrator & Mixed Media Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Raven Rohrig. Raven discusses her life growing up with her Artist father, her artistic family, not being exposed to a lot of art, the beginning of her art journey, the catalyst for her to follow her muse and become a full-time Artist, her name, coming out, labels, authenticity, her three bodies of work, color theory, contemporary portraiture, the strength and power of women, process, neon, black widows, mixed media, vulnerability, eroticism, sex in art, feminism, balance, framing, the US exhibition at Bitfactory, selling art, pricing, routine, commissions, reading and influences.
Check out Raven’s work at her websitewww.ravenrohrig.com
Follow Raven Rohrig on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/ravenrohrig/
@ravenrohrig
Raven Rohrig is represented by Susan Aplin PogueHell Yeah – Magpie Arts Collectionwww.instagram.com/magpieartscollection/
@magpieartscollectionThu, 13 Jul 2023 - 168 - Ep. 162 Allyson Sheumaker – Executive Director, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Allyson Sheumaker, Executive Director of the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art. Sheumaker discusses how she landed in Trinidad, Colorado, the history of Trinidad, A.R. Mitchell’s early years, stories of Mitchell, Mitchell’s work as Curator of the Trinidad History Museum, Harvey Dunn, Mitchell’s legacy of being king of pulp western magazines, Mitchell’s love of Trinidad and it’s history, being recognized for his artistic abilities in his youth, what people will experience when they visit the museum, how the museum came to be, ghost stories, vision for the museums’ future, Kuehl Fine Art, and things to do when you visit Trinidad.
Check out the A.R. Mitchell Museum website atwww.armitchellmuseum.com
Follow the A.R. Mitchell Museum on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/armitchellmuseum/
@armitchellmuseumOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/ARMitchellMuseum
A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
150 E. Main Street
Trinidad, CO 81082(719) 846-4224
Free Admission
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pmThu, 06 Jul 2023 - 167 - Ep. 161 Chris Long – Painter, Landscape
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Chris Long. Chris discusses RVing and living on the road with his family for 11 years, FOMO, wanderlust, equating RV life as that of hunter-gatherer, the pandemic, his former life as a Sculptor, the catalyst to start painting, teaching himself to paint, selling paintings in New Orleans, how his foundation as a sculptor informs his painting, magazine nomenclature, street criticism, energy & impact, something or nothing, how he made a business out of his passion, harmony, color temperature, focusing in on one thing, evoking emotion & feeling, looking for that moment of magic, painting paintings of paintings, irrational believability, what drew him to landscapes, his business model, simplicity & consistency, being a Daily Painter, pricing, gallery representation, commissions, his biggest support, Legos, and inspiration.
Join us for a spectacularly introspective conversation with Chris Long!
Check out Chris Long’s website atwww.chrislongpainter.com
Follow Chris Long on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/long_painter/
@long_painterThu, 22 Jun 2023 - 166 - Tenet Rewind - Featuring Chicano Muralist Leo Tanguma
In this episode, Wes and Todd visit with Chicano Muralist, Leo Tanguma. Leo talks about growing up in Beeville, Texas and what set him on his path to becoming an artist, meeting the great Muralist, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and how it influenced his work, and discusses some of his incredibly powerful and significant murals like "Rebirth of Our Nationality".
Join us for this fantastic episode with Leo Tanguma, Artist, Muralist, and Sage, as he recounts stories about his life, gives us some history lessons and imbues us with his words of wisdom.
Follow Leo Tanguma on social media:On Facebookwww.facebook.com/ArtistLeoTanguma/
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 165 - Ep. 160 Annie Decamp – Painting, Mixed Media
This week Wes and Todd catch up with their friend Annie Decamp. Decamp discusses her recent exhibition at Kuehl Fine Art in Trinidad, her health scare, stepping away from encaustic work, surviving a home invasion, her current work looking at and away from trauma, PTSD, healing through art, the loneliness of trauma experiences, laughing and love, evolution and direction of her work, abstraction, hands perfection, and imperfection, working on new skills, figurative work, sketching, connecting with her Dad through painting, art classes, teaching, Yard Art, changes she has implemented in her business model, and learning how to slow down and go with the flow.
Check out Annie Decamp’s website atwww.anniedecampart.com
Follow Annie Decamp on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/anniedecampart/
@anniedecampartFacebook -www.facebook.com/anniedecampart
Follow Yard Art on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/yardartcontemporary/
@yardartcomtemporary
Facebook -www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075731478187Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 164 - Ep. 159 Mick Burson – ART – Multidisciplinary
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mick Burson. Mick discusses bath houses, living on the road, murals, graffiti, exhibitions, growing up knowing he was going to become an Artist, mentors, painting trains, painting for people in the backseat, his parents, Waco, and how it plays into his work, pursuing degrees in Art, sketchy painting scenarios, being arrested, what compels him to create, painting walls – process & experience, painting the largest mural in New Mexico, fear and anxiety, acceptance of not having control, compliments, voice, mortality and legacy, drive, gratitude, horses, the Richard Levy Gallery, being a conduit for creation, impulse, acquiring materials through connection, sculpture, orphaned work, matches, journeys, selling art, business, pricing, retirement, and sobriety.
Join us for a phenomenal conversation with Mick Burson!
Check out Mick’s work at his websitewww.mickburson.com
Follow Mick on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/mickburson/
@mickburson
YouTube -www.youtube.com/@mickburson362/featured
Catch Mick’s exhibition “Railrodeo” at Co-Lab Projects through June 10th, 2023.Co-Lab Projects
5419 Glissman Road
Austin, Texas 78702
www.co-labprojects.orgOn View Saturdays 12-6pm
Catch Mick’s upcoming exhibition with Laura Burke at the Richard Levy Gallery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 5th- September 15th.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 163 - Ep. 158 Jasmine Dillavou – Boricua Mixed Media and Performance Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media and Performance Artist, Jasmine Dillavou. Jasmine discusses her Instagram handle, her childhood, getting her B.A. in Visual & Performing Arts from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, her path as an Artist, her compulsion to create, making with intention and gratitude, being accountable to herself and treating her art practice as a job, voice, the Colorado Springs Art Community, identity, being Boricua, the sacredness of your art space, Puerto Rico, potions, art as activation to activism & education, lipstick, the evolution of her performances, poetry, Ephemera, being an art educator, galleries, and the Colorado Springs art scene.
Join us for an illuminating and inspiring conversation with Jasmine Dillavou.
Check out Jasmine’s work at her websitewww.jasminedillavou.com
Follow Jasmine Dillavou on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/jasminerunswithscissors/
@jasminerunswithscissorsOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/ArtByJasmineDillavou
On YouTube -www.youtube.com/@ManitouPoetrySlam/videos
For a truly unique dining and art experience, check out Ephemera’s website -www.ephemeradinners.com
Thu, 25 May 2023 - 162 - Ep. 157 True North Art Gallery – Skylar Call, Melissa Porter, Marisa S. White
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Artists, Skylar Call, Melissa Porter, and Marisa S. White. Skylar, Melissa, and Marisa, discuss their art background, their love of Colorado Springs and its art community, how they all met and became friends, the seeds of the True North Art Gallery, the structure of the co-op, membership, their focus as a gallery and how they’re trying to stand out in the Colorado Springs art scene, membership dues and responsibilities, commission, what they’ve learned since opening, reception by the art community, committees, artists involved in the gallery, social media and marketing, exhibitions and curation, short and long term goals, and what gives each of them hope.
Check out all the Artists on the True North roster atwww.truenorthartgallery.com
Follow True North Art Gallery on social media:On Instagramwww.instagram.com/true_north_art_gallery/
@true_north_art_galleryOn Facebookwww.facebook.com/TrueNorthArtGallery
Thu, 18 May 2023 - 161 - Ep. 156 Melody Epperson – Artist, Curator – Tree Tales
In this episode, Wes and Todd catch up with Artist and Curator, Melody Epperson. Melody discusses her recent solo show “Lifetime of Snapshots," Women’s Caucus for Art, receiving a PS You Are Here grant from Denver Arts & Venues, her public art installation “Tree Tales," engaging youth and community, challenges of facilitating the “Tree Tales” project, the various skill sets gained by the youth that participated, the future of the project, and advice to those interested in taking on a similar project.
Learn more about “Tree Tales” at
www.melodyepperson.com/about-tree-tales.html
You can experience “Tree Tales” until November 2023 at La Alma/Lincoln Park located at 1265 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204.
Check out Melody Epperson’s work at her websitewww.melodyepperson.comFollow Melody Epperson on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/melody.epperson/
@melody.eppersonOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/SheDidWeWill
Thu, 11 May 2023 - 160 - Ep. 155 Chris Maynard – Feather Folio, Sculpting & Carving Feathers
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Artist, Chris Maynard. Chris discusses growing up in Washington state, growing up around art, the catalyst to become a full-time Artist and deciding to focus on feathers, feather structure, Argus Pheasants, snake skins, themes of his work, how he sources his feathers, the legality of acquiring feathers, challenges of carving feathers, tools for carving, routine, dancing, wasp paper, installations, his book “Feathers: Form & Function”, selling art, pricing, and galleries.
Join us for an educational conversation with Chris Maynard.
Check out Chris Maynard’s exquisite work on his websitewww.featherfolio.comFollow Chris Maynard on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/featherfolio/
@featherfolio
Facebook -www.facebook.com/featherfolio
YouTube -www.youtube.com/channel/UCtV3c5XvQb_IHL3GMoVH57AThu, 04 May 2023 - 159 - Ep. 154 Emilie Odeile & Ken Chapin – Wove World, Goodnight Moon
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Emilie Odeile & Ken Chapin. Emilie & Ken discuss their background in the Arts, how they met and became Artners, how Ken designed and sold the world’s largest collection of knitting needles, Emilie looking for larger than commercially made knitting needles, how they work together and what each brings to the table, “Goodnight Moon” the book, the catalyst for Emilie to want to knit “Goodnight Moon”, “One Story, Many Voices”, school field trips, the programming they are facilitating around “Goodnight Moon”, aging populations and age friendly communities, literacy rates in Southern Colorado, Space to Create, and the work leading up to knitting “Goodnight Moon”.
Join us for a magnificent conversation with Emilie Odeile & Ken Chapin.
“Goodnight Moon, A Fiber Tale”
On display May 5th – July 7th, 2023, Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm
The Commons at Space to Create
218 W. Main Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
Opening Reception – May 5th, 5-8pm
Follow Emilie Odeile and Ken Chapin on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/wove.world/
@wove.worldHere’s the story you know and love.
In the great green room
There was a telephone
And a red balloon
And a picture of
The cow jumping over the moon
And there were three little bears sitting on chairs
And two little kittens
And a pair of mittens
And a little toy house
And a young mouse
And a comb and a brush and a bowl full of mush
And a quiet old lady who was whispering “hush”
Goodnight room
Goodnight moon
Goodnight cow jumping over the moon
Goodnight light
And the red balloon
Goodnight bears
Goodnight chairs
Goodnight kittens
And goodnight mittens
Goodnight clocks
And goodnight socks
Goodnight little house
And goodnight mouse
Goodnight comb
And goodnight brush
Goodnight nobody
Goodnight mush
And goodnight to the old lady whispering “hush”
Goodnight stars
Goodnight air
Good night noises everywhereThu, 27 Apr 2023 - 158 - Ep. 153 Kathryn Petroff – Oil Painter & Muralist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Oil Painter & Muralist, Kathryn Petroff. Kathryn discusses her original art path, photography & the darkroom, how photography has informed her painting, living in Bailey Colorado, growing up in an artistic family in Dallas, drawing with her Dad, her transition from photography to painting, getting her BFA at the University of North Texas, finding her voice, how her paintings relate to her life, murals, commissions, sculpted oil painting, having a supportive family, balancing her family life with her art life, homeschooling, routine, painting in her car, figurative work, awards, covid, teaching art, limited edition prints, social media, collectors, staying true to your voice, pricing, favorite Artists, goal setting & going with the flow, and her definition of success.
Join us for a wonderful conversation with Kathryn Petroff.
Check out Kathryn’s magnificent work at her website –www.kathrynpetroff.com
Follow Kathryn Petroff on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/artist_kathryn_petroff/
Facebook -www.facebook.com/klpfineart
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 157 - Ep. 152 Jeff Dean – Sculptor - Metal Wall Art, Stone, Bronze, Wood & Clay
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Sculptor, Jeff Dean. Jeff discusses growing up in Fairbanks, his earliest art memory, being introduced to pottery, his art education, South Bear School and Pond Farm, the Naguib School of Sculpture, growing up building things, yurts, teaching art, moving to Tennessee, living in North Carolina, demonstrating and selling work at Dollywood, moving back to Alaska and buying land in Homer, Kachemak Bay, Dean Homestead & Art Studio tours, mediums he works in, saw blades, the heat colored steel engraving process, marketing & hustling for work, commissions, metal prints, editions, public art, online courses, the Dean Gallery, the gallery pole he developed, social media, and discipline.
Join us for an compelling and informative conversation with Jeff Dean.
Check out Jeff’s stunning work at his website -www.jeffreyhdean.comFollow Jeff Dean on social media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/jeffreyhdean/
Facebook -www.facebook.com/jeffreyhdeansculpture
YouTube -www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FpHQNbV4twZ7-uoNBjFAw
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 156 - Ep. 151 Gilpin County Arts Association – Michele Roussel & Eric Miller
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with the Art Gallery Manager, Curator, and Vice President of the Gilpin County Arts Association, Michele Roussel, and the President of the Gilpin County Arts Association, Eric Miller. Michele and Eric discuss the history of Central City, the history of Washington Hall that houses the GCAA Art Gallery, the Central City Opera, Gaming and Casinos, living in a close-knit small community, the history of the GCAA, how the GCAA is governed, Vance Kirkland, the mission of the GCAA and what it facilitates, membership, funding, the Art Gallery and exhibitions, and the GCAA Annual Juried Art Show.
Join us for a fantastic conversation about the Gilpin County Arts Association and Central City.
Check out the Gilpin County Arts Association website atwww.gilpinarts.org
Follow the Gilpin County Arts Association on social media:
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/GilpinCountyArtsAssociation
Enter the Gilpin County Arts Association 76th Annual Juried Art Show on CaFÉ
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11387Thu, 06 Apr 2023 - 155 - Ep. 150 Georgia Padilla – Multimedia Artist, “Coloring Outside the Lines”, Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month and Neurodiversity
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Multimedia Artist, Georgia Padilla. Georgia discusses growing up in Colorado and Manitou Springs, CPTSD, living with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, art as a coping mechanism, anxiety, Dialectical behavior therapy, breathing beads, mental illness, her voice as an Artist and how she uses it, how art saved her life and how it heals, becoming a professional Artist, getting into Next Gallery and being awarded a Next Gallery scholarship, all the mediums that she works in, her relief work, commissions, Etsy, craft fairs, collaborating with her daughter Daemonia for their exhibition “Coloring Outside the Lines”, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism, inclusivity, stimming, Autistic traits between genders, scripting, the three different levels of Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, making visuals, setting up her daughter for success, neurodiversity, and her journey to meaningful connection with her daughter through art.
Join us for an educational conversation about art, Autism and celebrating neurodiversity with Georgia Padilla.
Go see “Coloring Outside the Lines”, Georgia and Daemonia’s collaborative exhibition at Next Gallery.
“Coloring Outside the Lines”
March 31-April 16, 2023
Next Gallery –www.nextgallery.orgOpening night March 31st from 5-10pm
Follow Georgia Padilla on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/georgiascustomart/
@georgiascustomart
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/artbyGeorgiaP
Check out Georgia’s Etsy shop atwww.etsy.com/shop/GeorgiasCustomArtThu, 30 Mar 2023 - 154 - Ep. 149 Edward Mapplethorpe – American Photographer/Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Edward Mapplethorpe. Edward discusses his early life growing up in Queens, his father introducing him to photography, his brother Robert and Patti Smith, his introduction to the darkroom and how it solidified his path in photography, his education at SUNY Stony Brook, the importance of being a dreamer, his interest in art in his youth, being a goal setter, going to work for his brother Robert, collaborating with Robert, Robert predicting Edward would be an Artist in his youth, Tom Baril, leaving Robert’s studio and moving to Los Angeles, assisting Playboy photographers, the magic of photography, beginnings of a series of work, changing his name, being a reactionary Artist, the catalyst for his series “Undercurrents”, finding his voice, the “Transmographs” series, process, ideas, Analog vs. Digital, his “One” series, commissioned portraits, polaroids and light meters, film stocks, his love of the darkroom, his abstract work, chemograms, “Timezones”, “The Cube”, Screw Magazine and silly putty, and his thoughts on his legacy as Photographer and Artist.
Join us for a remarkable conversation with one of the most significant Photographic Artists working today.
Experience Edward’s magnificent work at his websitewww.edwardmapplethorpe.com
Hear Edward speak about his various series in his presentation “In Process” for B&H https://youtu.be/-2P2LOz361w
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 153 - Ep. 148 Samantha Johnston – Executive Director & Curator of the Colorado Photographic Arts Center
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Samantha Johnston, Executive Director & Curator of the Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Samantha discusses the structure of CPAC, funding, being an educator and becoming the Executive Director of CPAC, her engagement with photography in her youth, her BFA and MFA experiences, CPAC’s Veterans Workshop Series, curation and exhibitions, the mission of CPAC, community outreach, CPAC’s programming, membership, the history of CPAC, CPAC’s permanent collection, CPAC taking the reins of Month of Photography Denver, the changing landscape of photography, CPAC’s new space, portfolio reviews, exhibitions to check out during Month of Photography, and what photographer was the biggest influence in her youth.
Join us for an illuminating conversation with CPAC Executive Director, Samantha Johnston.
Check out all that the Colorado Photographic Arts Center has to offer atwww.cpacphoto.org
Follow the Colorado Photographic Arts Center on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/cpacphoto/
@cpacphoto
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/cpacphoto
Check out all the events and exhibitions surrounding Month of Photography Denver atwww.denvermop.org
Follow Month of Photography Denver on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/mopdenver/
@mopdenver
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/monthofphotographydenverThu, 16 Mar 2023 - 152 - Ep. 147 Kary Janousek – Photographer, Wet Plate Collodion
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Wet Plate Collodion Photographer, Kary Janousek. Kary discusses how she ended up in Fargo, the historic building that houses her studio, how she sealed the deal for her studio space, her love of history and old things, vintage millinery, her start in photography, how her millinery business informed her photography business, the catalyst to explore wet plate collodion, educating herself in the process, cameras, the process of wet plate collodion, working large compared to small, positive and negative plates, chemistry, safety, history of wet plate collodion, sourcing chemistry and materials, the expense, lenses, clean plates and imperfections, different series and themes, vanity, making portraits, open studio days, why she likes photographing people, vulnerability, perspective, social media, commissions, pricing, art pieces, studio routine, the time she shot a wedding, and keeping your word.
Check out Kary’s work at her websitewww.oldschoolcollodion.com
Follow Kary Janousek on social media:On Instagram –www.instagram.com/oldschoolcollodion/
@oldschoolcollodionOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/oldschoolcollodion
On TikTok - @oldschoolcollodion
Check out Kary’s photography in person at The Red Door Gallery in Wahpeton, North Dakota, May 24th – July 29th.www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.com
Old School Collodion
11 8th Street S
Fargo, ND 58103
701-799-6621Open every Friday for people to observe her process from 11am-4pm.
Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for walk-in portraits.Thu, 09 Mar 2023 - 151 - Ep. 146 Shadows Gather – Photographer of Alternative Nightlife Culture
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Shadows Gather. Shadow discusses documenting Denver nightlife, Fuji Instax cameras, her beginnings in photography, Instagram tips, instant film, capturing humanity & fun, her routine when she photographs, Los Angeles, Austin, the Denver drag and punk scenes, clubs, keeping her finger on the pulse of happenings, scanning photos, process, marketing & social media, artist talks, residencies, wheat pasting, pandemic parking lot parties, consent, selfies, the importance of her iPhone, printing, editions, Instagram banned photos, pup culture, zines and her exhibition “Shadow Banned” at Leon Gallery.
Check out Shadow’s work at her websitewww.shadowsgather.com
Follow Shadow on social media:On Instagram –www.instagram.com/shadows.gather/
@shadows.gatherOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/shadows.gather
Catch Shadow’s photography exhibition at Leon Gallery.Shadow Banned – Exhibition of Photographs by Shadows Gather
March 11th – April 22nd, 2023
Leon Art Gallery
1112 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
www.leongallery.orgOpening Reception: Saturday, March 11th, 7-11pm
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 150 - Ep. 145 Steve Morrell – Figurative Painter
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Steve Morrell. Steve talks about his current work, New York, moving to Colorado, advertising, copywriting, Chat GPT, NFTs, ADD, psychedelics, MDMA, LA, Miami, Art Basel, trampolines & models, nudes, voice, art in his youth, painting denim jackets in the '80s, street art, working large, commissions, color palette, pricing, prints, process, and abstract work.
Check out Steve’s work at his websitewww.stevemorrellart.com
Follow Steve Morrell on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/stevenmorrell/
@stevenmorrellThu, 23 Feb 2023 - 149 - Ep. 144 Billy Ludwig – Digital & Mixed Media Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Digital and Mixed Media Artist, Billy Ludwig. Billy discusses the art scenes in Miami and New York, Art Basel, art fairs, digital work, photoshop, mixed media, process Lucasfilm, compositing images, Star Wars vs. World War II, research, the importance of authentic representation in his work, getting flagged on Instagram, being invited to Okinawa, Japan by the Marine Corps, Vaudeville Phantoms, Galactic Samurais, art in his youth, having an addiction to ideas & being creative, music, the compulsion to create, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., emoting through art, abstract art, Thirteenth Floor, and rules.
Join us for a sensational conversation with Billy Ludwig.
Check out Billy’s work at his websitewww.billyludwig.netFollow Billy Ludwig on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/billyludwig/
@billyludwigOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/billyludwigofficial
Check out the Thirteenth Floor website atwww.thirteenthfloor.us
Follow Thirteenth Floor on social media:On Instagram –www.instagram.com/thirteenthfloor/
@thirteenthfloorOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/thirteenthfloor
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 148 - Ep. 143 Adrienne Stein – Painter, Magical Realism
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Adrienne Stein. Adrienne discusses her new work, social media, works in progress, Agnes Pelton, Hilma af Klint, New Mexico, being deliberate, color in the Southwest, Alaska, mushroom foraging, bones, pheasants, Pennsylvania, Atelier training, family/work balance, time management, importance of passion, being true to your voice, art education, gratitude, nudes, Ladew Topiary Gardens, still life, painting as offering, accountability, being married to another Artist, magical realism, being open to a paradigm shift, gallery representation, commissions, art in hotels, and her motto.
Join us for a lovely and splendid conversation with Adrienne Stein.
Check out Adrienne’s painting at her websitewww.adriennestein.com
Follow Adrienne Stein on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/adriennestein/
@adriennesteinOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/adriennesteinart/
Catch Adrienne’s work in person at the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Maryland in September 2023 –www.ladewgardens.com
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 - 147 - Ep. 142 Barbara Van Cleve – Photographer of the American West
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Barbara Van Cleve. Barbara discusses cowboy coffee, Montana and the Crazy Mountains, her family history, the Lazy K Bar Ranch, horses, her youth, her education, being a college professor, her beginnings in photography, Baja California, black & white photography, color photography, adobe walls, abstraction, Montana skies, spotting prints, equipment, photographing on horseback, Ranch Women, connecting to your subject, nude photography, zoom lenses, galleries, museum exhibitions, printing, shooting what moves you, her archives, workshops, the documentary “Barbara Van Cleve’s American West”, her books, ranching, work, and the solid virtues of honesty and integrity.
Join us for a rich and educational conversation with the one and only, Barbara Van Cleve!
Check out Barbara’s photography at her websitewww.barbaravancleve.comCheck out and donate to “Barbara Van Cleve’s American West”, the documentary on Barbara and how her family’s expansion in Montana intertwines with the history of the American West -www.bvcamericanwest.com
Follow Barbara Van Cleve on social media:
On Facebook atwww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063687161061
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 - 146 - Ep. 141 Tricia Zimic – Sculptor, Porcelain – Painting & Etching
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Sculptor, Tricia Zimic. Tricia discusses her first connection with Art, painting vs. sculpture, being a narrative Artist, etching, owls, painting, telling stories with animals, Meissen, Johann Joachim Kändler, Sins & Virtues, porcelain, process, Kintsugi, Chacma baboons, Albrechtsburg Castle, Hunterdon Art Museum, shipping porcelain, conservation, environmental art, hope, Wildflower Sculpture Park, legacy & time, making your art a priority, illustration, Troma movie posters, selling art, and handling rejection.
Join us for an illuminating conversation with Tricia Zimic.
Check out Tricias’s work at her websiteswww.triciazimic.comandwww.triciazimicillustration.com
Follow Tricia Zimic on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/triciazimic/
@triciazimic
On Facebook atwww.facebook.com/triciazimicstudio
See Tricia’s work in person at the Hunterdon Art MuseumTricia Zimic: Sins & Virtues - January 22 – March 5, 2023
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
www.hunterdonartmuseum.org/exhibitions/tricia-zimic-sins-and-virtues/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 145 - Ep. 140 Amy Laugesen – Sculptor, Ceramic and Mixed Media
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media Sculptor, Amy Laugesen. Amy talks about Crestone and the San Luis Valley, the horse as muse, her artistic journey, dyslexia, the support of her parents, working with children, passion, Bob Ragland, being a Mixed Media Sculptor, ceramics, her experience attending the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, clay, repurposing and incorporating found objects into her work, public art, cement fondue, sculpture conservation, collaboration, her great grandfather Bela Lyon Pratt, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, collaboration, and being open to what unfolds in 2023.
Join us for a lovely and educational conversation with Amy Laugesen.
Check out Amy’s work at her websitewww.amylaugesen.comFollow Amy Laugesen on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/amylaugesen/
@amylaugesen
Catch Amy’s work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale –www.coorswesternart.com
If you’re in the Basalt area check out Amy’s work at the Ann Korologos Gallery –www.korologosgallery.comThu, 19 Jan 2023 - 144 - Ep. 139 Maeve Eichelberger – Sculptor, Plexiglass Sculpture and Collage
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Maeve Eichelberger. Maeve discusses the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, the catalyst to start working in plexiglass, her Master of Fine Arts, saddles, her compulsion to create, exploring and incorporating materials, being fearless, routine, etching, drawing, sourcing materials, process, photography, fluorescent plexiglass, art education, being an adjunct professor, constructivism, golden spiral, her greatest support, perseverance, being a full-time Artist, selling art, gallery representation, pricing, voice, and advice she would give her younger self.
Join us for a fun and fantastic conversation with Maeve Eichelberger.
Check out Maeve’s work at her websitewww.maeveeichelberger.comFollow Maeve Eichelberger on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/maeveeichelbergerstudio/
@maeveeichelbergerstudio
On Facebook atwww.facebook.com/maeveeichelbergerstudio
Catch Maeve’s work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale –www.coorswesternart.com
See Maeve’s work in person in these current and upcoming exhibitions:
Steamboat Art Museum –www.steamboatartmuseum.org
The New West: The Rise of Contemporary Indigenous and Western Art
December 2, 2022 – April 15, 2023
Mark Sublette – Medicine Man Gallery –www.medicinemangallery.com
Rodeo De Tucson Group Show – Opens February 3, 2023
Vaughn Agency + Gallery –www.vaughn-art.com
Western Gallery: Pop-up – April 2023 – May 2023Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 143 - Ep. 138 Jill Soukup – Painter, Contemporary Realism
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Jill Soukup. Jill talks about her exposure to art in her youth, attending Colorado State University, her career as a Graphic Designer before becoming a full-time Artist, the crossover from graphic design to fine art, striking a balance between family and her art life, making money from her art in her teens, voice, foundation, being more free in her process, goal setting, revenue streams, mentors, collaboration, Ranchlands, bison, gallery representation, exploring mediums, teaching, workshops, horses, social media, routine, exercise and meditation, anxiety, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, rejection, prints, and pricing.
Check out Jill’s work at her websitewww.jillsoukup.com
If you’re interested in participating in one of Jill’s workshops go towww.jillsoukup.com/new-painting-horses-bootcamp
www.jillsoukup.com/in-person-instruction
Go here to register for Jill’s online course, “Awash in Color” through the Scottsdale Artists’ School -https://scottsdaleartschool.org/course/awash-in-color/
Follow Jill Soukup on social media:On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/jillsoukup/
@jillsoukupOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/jillsoukupartist
Catch Jill’s work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale –www.coorswesternart.com
See Jill’s work as part of the group exhibition “Art of the Horse” at the Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee –www.customshousemuseum.org
Thu, 05 Jan 2023 - 142 - Tenet Rewind - Featuring World Renowned Artist and Sculptor, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, Ed Dwight.
We're taking the rest of 2022 off. We'll be back with a new episode the first week in January. In the interim we bring you a Tenet Rewind from the first year of the podcast, an interview with world renowned Artist and Sculptor, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, Ed Dwight.
Ed talks about his early days growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, how he joined the Air Force and became a pilot, his time as America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate, his various business ventures, and how he became a world renowned sculptor creating memorials and works all over the United States.
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ed Dwight.
Check out Ed Dwight’s work atwww.eddwight.comContact Ed Dwight atedd@eddwight.com
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 141 - Ep. 137 Rose Fredrick, Curator - Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale 2023
This week, Wes and Todd catch up with Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Curator, Rose Fredrick. Rose talks about this year’s exhibition, what Artists are new to the show, some of the extraordinary work in the exhibit, the 30th anniversary, the Red-Carpet reception, receiving the Mary Belle Grant Award, how the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale helps support the National Western Scholarship Trust, and finding her voice as Curator of the Coors Western.
For more information about the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale:www.coorswesternart.com
For more information on the Red Carpet Reception, the opening gala for the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, go to:
https://coorswesternart.com/red-carpet-reception.php
The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is on display January 7 - 22, 2023, on the 3rd level of the Expo Hall at the National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80215
There is no extra fee to get into the art gallery, but there is a grounds admission charge for the Stock Show.
The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is open 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, 9am to 8pm Sunday thru Thursday.
To hear previous recorded interviews with Artists onInside the Artist’s Studiogo to:https://coorswesternart.com/inside-the-studio-year.php?year=2022
Check out Rose Fredrick’s website atwww.rosefredrick.com
Follow the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale on social media:Facebook -www.facebook.com/NWSSCoorsWesternArt
Instagram -www.instagram.com/coorswesternart/
@coorswesternart
Follow Rose Fredrick on social media:Facebook -www.facebook.com/rose.fredrick.96
Instagram -www.instagram.com/rosefredrickart/
@rosefredrickartThu, 15 Dec 2022 - 140 - Ep. 136 Lindsey Bell – Curatorial Director, Bell Projects
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Curatorial Director, Lindsey Bell of Bell Projects. Lindsey discusses the two-year anniversary of Bell Projects, the catalyst for starting a gallery during the pandemic, risk taking, the mission & vision of Bell Projects, the move from RINO to the City Park area, what art does for her, art exposure and experiences, the importance of being connected to the art community, what she’s learned owning a gallery, value of her previous art occupations, Artist talks, programming, curating, studio visits, being named best new gallery by Westword, her business model, supporting local Artists, the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh, performance art, climate change protestors, her art education, highlights from the past two years, her “Parallels” exhibition, balance and the advice that she would give to her younger self.
Join us for an informative and joyous conversation with Lindsey Bell.
Check out the Bell Projects website atwww.bell-projects.comCatch the opening of the exhibition “Parallels” and celebrate Bell Projects 2 Year Anniversary, December 2nd from 6pm-10pm.
Parallels: Women of Abstract Expressionism // 2022 Residency Exhibitionis on display from December 2nd – 18th, 2022.Bell Projects is located at 2822 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Follow Bell Projects on social media:On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bell_projects/
@bell_projectsOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/bellprojects
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 139 - Ep. 135 Jon Francis – Painter, Photorealism, Urban Landscape Oil Painting
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Painter, Jon Francis. Jon talks about his early introduction to art, Floyd Tunson, Colorado Springs vibrant art community, finding his voice, Knox College, teaching, the catalyst that made him start painting again, urban landscapes, process, the importance of quiet moments, photography, power lines, routine, the crossover of teaching and art, setting goals, compulsion to create, Boxcar conversations, pricing, painting Colorado Springs landmarks, gallery representation, commissions, being a storyteller, music, The Look Up Gallery, cars and chrome, and advice to aspiring young Artists.
Join us for a fantastic conversation with Jon Francis.
Check out Jon’s work at his websitewww.jonfrancis.artFollow Jon Francis on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/jonnie.2.bad/
@jonnie.2.bad
On Facebook atwww.facebook.com/jonfrancisart
Catch Jon’s current exhibition, through the month of November, at The Look Up Gallery, inside Yobel, located at 11 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903www.thelookupgallery.com
See Jon’s work in person at Kreuser Gallery –www.kreusergallery.comThu, 17 Nov 2022 - 138 - Ep. 134 Melody Epperson – Artist, Curator – Vote NO Vote, Bell Projects
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Artist and Curator, Melody Epperson. Melody talks about the women’s suffrage movement, the exhibition “Vote NO Vote” at Bell Projects, how her research inspires her art, her work surrounding women’s voting rights, some of the work represented in “Vote NO Vote”, little known facts and the sacrifice of women that participated in the women’s suffrage movement, Quakers, the League of Women Voters, curation, the Institute of Sociometry, media, the internet and dissecting information.
Join us for an educational conversation with Melody Epperson.
Vote NO Vote is on display from November 4th – November 27th at Bell Projects located at 2822 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206The opening reception for Vote NO Vote happens Saturday, November 5th, 2-6pm.
There will be an Artist Talk for Vote NO Vote on Friday, November 11th at 6pm.
Check out the Bell Projects website atwww.bell-projects.comFollow Bell Projects on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bell_projects/
@bell_projectsOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/bellprojects
Check out Melody Epperson’s work at her websitewww.melodyepperson.comFollow Melody Epperson on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/melody.epperson/
@melody.eppersonOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/SheDidWeWill
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 137 - Ep. 133 Mark Zimmerman – Painting, Ink Transfer Drawing
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with South Dakota Artist, Mark Zimmerman. Mark discusses living in the Black Hills, his love of the Plains and wide open spaces, squares, being a South Dakota Arts Council Artist in Residence, working in rural schools and communities, the Art Center in Jamestown, the magic of teaching kids art, working with cancer patients at the Sanford Cancer Center, the healing power of art, his art education, the distinction between painting and drawing, the Suzie Cappa Art Center, go to work attitude, routine, pushing paint, rocking chairs, process, landscapes, Green Ink Gallery, dyslexia, writing, ink transfer drawing, searching for the visual language for his new work, synesthesia, climate change and the environment, Coneflowers, the Northern Goshawk, reducing lenses, passion, painting and prose.
Join us for a fantastic conversation with the phenomenally profound Artist, Mark Zimmerman.
Check out Mark’s work at the websitewww.greeninkgalleryandstudios.com
Check out Mark’s writing athttps://greeninkseen.blogspot.com
Follow Mark Zimmerman on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/mark_z_art/
@mark_z_artOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/mark.zimmerman.16
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 - 136 - Ep. 132 Cody Kuehl – Artist, Curator, Gallerist – Kuehl Fine Art/A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
This week, Wes and Todd catch up with Cody Kuehl. Kuehl talks about setting goals, how his 2021 shook out, Out West Art Fest, cost of doing art festivals, Art Fair Sourcebook, selling prints, how his style has evolved, creating a mural for the Greeley Stampede, Trinidad, selling prints, his routine, the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, time management, archiving photos for the museum, curating shows at his gallery at the museum, work ethic and intention and his vision for the gallery and collaboration with the museum on future projects.
Check out Cody Kuehl’s work at his website:www.artofcodykuehl.comFollow Cody Kuehl on Social Media:
Instagram -www.instagram.com/artofcodykuehl/
@artofcodykuehlFacebook -www.facebook.com/artofcodykuehl
Follow Kuehl Fine Art on Instagram -www.instagram.com/kuehlfineart/
@kuehlfineart
For more information on the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art go towww.armitchellmuseum.comFollow the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art on Instagram -www.instagram.com/armitchellmuseum/
@armitchellmuseumThu, 06 Oct 2022 - 135 - Ep. 131 Nicholas Kremske – Photographer/Mixed Media Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer/Mixed Media Artist, Nicholas Kremske. Nick talks about Norwegian round wood stacks, his move from Minnesota to Colorado and what it did for his art, comparing the Denver art scene to the Minneapolis/St. Paul scene, the evolution from Photographer to Mixed Media Artist, his process, the changing landscape of photography, figuring out his process to make the work intriguing, getting out of personal constructs, photographing roadkill, following your ideas and concepts, how to be an Artist, finding your voice, Baldessari, commissions, the idea behind his show “The Way Home,” making your art life go, social media, selling and pricing art, and incorporating video into his exhibitions.
Join us for a reflective conversation with Nicholas Kremske.
Check out Nick’s stunning work at his websitewww.kremske.comFollow Nicholas Kremske on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/in.the.wood.studio/
@in.the.wood.studio
On Facebook atwww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062348806082Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 134 - Ep. 130 Topher Straus – American Impressionistic Landscape Artist – Annual Check-in
This week, Wes and Todd do their annual interview with Artist Topher Straus. Topher talks about what has changed in his world, new gallery representation, changes to his brand and business model, his routine, the new additions to his National Park series, advertising, his book “Aloha Love”, charities, press, snowscapes, the Topher Straus Art Walk and some of his new endeavors.
Join us as we catch up and have an enlightening and entertaining conversation with Topher Straus.
Check out Topher’s work on his website:www.topherstraus.com
Follow Topher Straus on social media:
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/CreativeTopher/
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/creativetopher/
@creativetopherThu, 08 Sep 2022 - 133 - Ep. 129 Christy Lynne Seving – Mixed Media Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media Artist, Christy Lynne Seving. Christy talks about what it means to her to be a Mixed Media Artist, ADD, her work being biographical, exploration of processes and materials, encaustic, the thought behind her new show “A Matter of Perspective,” working intuitively, poetry, philosophy behind creating, anxiety, numbers, the catalyst to becoming a full-time Artist, drawing faces, how portraits informed her abstract work, her creative routine, selling art, pricing, Next Gallery, mentorship, and the benefits of making art and how it heals and grounds.
Join us for a wonderful and analytical conversation with Christy Lynne Seving!
Check out Christy’s work at her websitewww.christylynneseving.comFollow Christy Lynne Seving on social media:
On Instagram atwww.instagram.com/christylynneseving/
@christylynnesevingOn Facebook atwww.facebook.com/christylynneseving
Catch Christy’s exhibition “A Matter of Perspective” at Next Gallery from August 26th – September 11th. Next Gallery is located at 6501 W. Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214.www.nextgallery.orgThu, 25 Aug 2022 - 132 - Ep. 128 Brett Andrus – Narrative Figurative Painter
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter Brett Andrus. Brett talks about his early exposure to art, his art education at the Savannah College of Art & Design, growing up in Colorado Springs, opening an art gallery, taking time to understand the art process and craft, grinding, teaching, the Colorado Springs art community and scene, the visual artist mythos, Odd Nerdrum, the importance of mentors and mentorship, Lee Price, honoring the viewer, Covid, Leukemia, hyperfocus and hyper presence, being a full-time Artist with a day job, curating your life, fear, competition and drive, jealousy, identifying your peak work times, process of creativity, cityscapes, alleyways, models, Bosky Studio, business of art, pricing, art appropriation, narrative, painting with integrity and honesty, originality, Bosky backdrops, Virtu Collective, and being grateful.
Join us for an insightful and thoughtful conversation with Brett Andrus.
Check out Brett’s work at his website www.brettandrus.art
Follow Brett Andrus on Instagram -www.instagram.com/brettandrus/
@brettandrus
Check out the Bosky Studio website atwww.boskystudio.comFollow Bosky Studio on Instagram -www.instagram.com/bosky.studio/
@bosky.studioThu, 11 Aug 2022 - 131 - Ep. 127 Arlo White – Hypnotic Turtle, Raw & Real
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Arlo White of Hypnotic Turtle Radio Circus. Arlo talks about the history of Hypnotic Turtle, the thought behind the name, college radio, soundscapes, discipline, bands, opening for Enuff Z’Nuff, Poet Rock, Diablo Montalban, parking lot shows, new music, Wulfhound, his radio show, guests interviewed, John Sinclair, The MC5, Mark Mothersbaugh, variety shows, musical grenades, Larry Norman, riffing, flyers, collage, wrestling, the Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox, and all the things Hypnotic Turtle rock arts collective encompasses.
Buckle up and join us as we go for a ride with Arlo White of Hypnotic Turtle!
Check out Arlo’s website atwww.hypnoticturtle.comTune in to Arlo’s Hypnotic Turtle Radio Circus, Wednesday evenings at 9pm atwww.radio1190.net
Follow Arlo White on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/hypnoticturtle/
@hypnoticturtleOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/hypnoticturtle
Follow the Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox on Facebook -www.facebook.com/HypnoticTurtleDreamBoxGet out and see Wulfhound, Saturday, September 10th at the Black Buzzard, 1624 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202 –www.theblackbuzzard.com
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 - 130 - Ep. 126 Laurie Lipton – 21st Century’s Greatest Draftswoman, profound pencil and charcoal drawings.
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with the 21st Century’s Greatest Draftswoman, Laurie Lipton. Lipton talks about confidence, having supportive encouraging parents, being obsessed with drawing since the age of four, her mother teaching her to think outside the box, the thought behind the work, the hierarchy of art, seeing in images, drawing out feelings and emotions, Carnegie-Mellon, plotting her art life, developing her own way of drawing, Goya, living in Europe, the catalyst to move back to the United States, the pandemic, fear, process and technique, routine and discipline, legacy, transmogrification of the work, news and media, themes, pricing, Diane Arbus, galleries, commissions, social media, inspiration, and living in gratitude.
Join us for a phenomenal conversation with the one and only, Laurie Lipton.
Check out Laurie’s breathtaking work atwww.laurielipton.comFollow Laurie Lipton on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/laurieliptondrawings/
@laurieliptondrawingsOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/laurieliptonart
Catch Laurie’s work in person:
“Hey, Drawing Show”
Halle Saint Pierre Museum –www.hallesaintpierre.org
2 Rue Ronsard
75018 Paris
FranceJanuary 22, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Watch the short documentary “Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings”, here -www.vimeo.com/356729842Thu, 14 Jul 2022 - 129 - Ep. 125 Adrienne DeLoe – Environmental Mixed-Media, Bio Art
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Environmental Mixed-Media Artist, Adrienne DeLoe. Adrienne talks about finding inspiration through nature and travel, nature being her art store, the thought behind her work, bio art, sustainably sourcing specimens for her work, her fascination and love of nature, science-fiction, the catalyst that solidified her style, her journey from commercial to fine art, how her commercial art influenced her fine art, the evolution of her work, cicadas, process, reverence for the work, macro-photography, pricing, developing an audience, social media, her best support, commissions, galleries, selling art, the project “After The Flood”, how the pandemic affected her, Pandemic Self Portraits, masks, the Denver art community, and what gives her hope.
Join us for a fabulous and incisive conversation with Artist, Adrienne DeLoe.
Check out Adrienne’s exquisite work atwww.adriennedeloe.comFollow Adrienne DeLoe on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/adeloeart/
@adeloeart
Follow Pandemic Self Portraits on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/pandemicselfportraits/
@pandemicselfportraits
Catch Adrienne’s work in person at these upcoming exhibitions:Valkyrie Gallery & Studio -www.valkariefineart.com
Guest Artist – Adrienne DeLoe – August 31- October 2, 2022
Opening Reception – September 2, 2022.Next Gallery –www.nextgallery.org
November 18 – December 4, 2022
Opening Reception – November 18thThu, 30 Jun 2022 - 128 - Ep. 124 Vincent Cheap – Painter, Musician, Filmmaker
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Vincent Cheap. Cheap talks about his youth and the pivotal events leading up to a career in art, the influence of his parents, the compulsion to make things, his routine and his process of creating, road tripping, his decision to move to Ft. Collins from Denver, music, his DIY esthetic and its roots, his collaborative projects with his twin brother Charly, evoking emotion with art, legacy, being a lifelong learner, dreamscapes, influences, 3 Kings, Cabal, western noir, Colorvoido and zines, Fast Geek Boutique, narrative and storytelling, selling art, pricing, commissions, album art, Basquiat, and advice to aspiring Artists.
Join us for a contemplative conversation with Artist, Vincent Cheap.
Check out Vincent’s work atwww.walkoffhot.com
Follow Vincent Cheap on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/vincentcheap/
@vincentcheap
Order Walk Off Hot Issue #5, Colorvoido by Vincent Cheap via the Walk Off website or find it in person at these fine establishments.In Colorado:
Mutiny Information Café –www.mutinyinfocafe.comKilgore Books & Comics –www.kilgorebooks.com
In Chicago:
Quimby’s Bookstore -www.quimbys.comThu, 16 Jun 2022 - 127 - Ep. 123 Brian Tryon & Andrew Bailey – The Garfield Art Gallery/ Up & Comers
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Brian Tryon, Photographer, Photography Instructor and Founder of the Garfield Art Gallery and Andrew Bailey, a young photographer from Colorado Springs. We talk about how the Garfield Art Gallery came to be, what Brian facilitates through his photography program at Community Prep School, Brian’s photographic work, how he became an instructor at Community Prep and what he teaches his students about running a gallery. Then we talk with Andrew Bailey about his photographic work, how he landed an exhibition at the Garfield Art Gallery, the thought behind the “Up & Comers” show, the work of the other Artists involved and about his plans for the future.
The Garfield Art Gallery
332 E. Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903The “Up & Comers Student Art Show” opens Friday, June 3rd, 5-8pm and runs through the month of June.
Follow The Garfield Art Gallery on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/the.garfieldgallery/
@the.garfieldgalleryOn Facebook –www.facebook.com/garfieldartgallery
Follow the Artists of the “Up & Comers” on Instagram:Andrew Bailey
www.instagram.com/abphoto15/
@abphoto15
Jaren Bulala
www.instagram.com/jarensart/
@jarensartValerie Cruz
www.instagram.com/valerie_art04/
@valerie_art04Follow Brian Tryon on Instagram
www.instagram.com/briantryon/
@briantryonThu, 02 Jun 2022 - 126 - Ep. 122 Nicole Grosjean – Sculptural Illustration, Jewelry, Fan Art
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Nicole Grosjean. Nicole talks about growing up and exploring art in the mountains of Colorado, winning an art scholarship to the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, sculpture, galleries, working with a ceramicist as a production artist, deciding to do paper art, process, incorporating LED lights in her work, finding her voice, inspiration, finding community, social media, fan art, jewelry, Guillermo del Toro, pocket watches, pricing, how she sells her art, exploring new materials, Illustrator & Photoshop, challenges in business, prints versus originals, overcoming challenges, commissions, fairy fossils, and making the work for yourself.
Join us for an inspirational conversation with Nicole Grosjean.Check out Nicole’s stunning work at her websitewww.paperfauna.com
Follow Nicole Grosjean on Social Media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/nicolegrosjean/
@nicolegrosjeanSee Nicole’s work in person at Balefire Goods in June. Opening June 10th from 4-7pm. Balefire Good is located at 7513 Grandview, Arvada, CO 80002.www.balefiregoods.com
Catch Nicole’s work at Valkarie Gallery –www.valkariefineart.com
Thu, 19 May 2022 - 125 - Ep. 121 Gail Folwell – Sculptor, Designer, & Illustrator
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Sculptor, Gail Folwell. Gail talks about her early career as a graphic designer, the catalyst for diving into sculpture, transitioning into doing sculpture full time, commissions and public art, being a professional, diversifying your business, manifesting success, airport art, the XOX Project, being and staying optimistic, affecting change through art, her Pro Football Hall of Fame commission, process, being a project manager, editions, pricing, Handle the Art hardware, and the hustle that you need to have for a successful art life.
Join us for a marvelous conversation with Gail Folwell!
Check out Gail’s beautiful work at her websitewww.folwellstudios.comCheck out Gail’s hardware company atwww.handletheart.com
Follow Gail Folwell on Social Media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/folwellstudios/
@folwellstudiosThu, 05 May 2022 - 124 - Ep. 120 Thea Clark – Multi-disciplinary Artist – Jewelry, Sculpture, Installation, Fiber Art, Mixed Media Collage
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Thea Clark. Thea discusses working as a dancer and actor before becoming a maker, making jewelry and its evolution of her work to fine art, the subculture of art jewelry, experimenting with materials, incorporating cyanotypes, the catalyst for working on a larger scale, the transition of exploring identity to environmental issues with her work, thinking of materials metaphorically, isobar maps, Arctic Explorer Louise Arner Boyd, the difference between the thought behind American and European art jewelry, her recent show “Do/Undo” at the Hunterdon Art Museum, upcycling materials for assemblage, and where her current work his headed.
Join us for a perspicacious conversation with multi-disciplinary Artist, Thea Clark.
Check out Thea’s stunning work at her websitewww.theaclark.comTo see the video of Thea’s performative installation, “The Crone Bequeaths Her Riches to the World” from the solo exhibit “Do/Undo” at the Hunterdon Art Museum, go towww.youtube.com/watch?v=vLTaDfLMtms
Follow Thea Clark on Social Media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/theaclarkart/
@theaclarkartOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/Thea-Clark-Art-222476816511
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 - 123 - EP. 119 Robert Barranco – Photographer, BMX Legend, For The Experience
This week, Wes and Todd talk with BMX legend and photographer, Robert Barranco. Barranco talks about his new book, “For The Experience, Volume 1”, the thought behind it and how it came about, the logistics of self-publishing, his love of travel and BMX, his start in photography, shooting film, traveling on a shoe-string budget, working with Timex, FTE Collective, how the pandemic affected his travel, being obsessive, riding secret bowls, appreciating what you have, stories from his travels, following your dreams and what traveling teaches you.
Join us for a fantastic conversation with the affable Robert Barranco!
To order Robert’s book go towww.ftecollective.com
Follow Robert Barranco on Instagram -www.instagram.com/robertbmx895/
@robertbmx895Follow FTE Collective on Instagram -www.instagram.com/fte.collective/
@fte.collectiveThu, 07 Apr 2022 - 122 - Ep. 118 Christy Lynne Seving & Josh Davy – Next Gallery
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Christy Lynn Seving and Josh Davy from Next Gallery. Christy and Josh talk about the roots of Next, Next’s core mission, being part of the 40 West Arts District, membership, mentoring Artists, the benefits of being part of an Artist owned and operated gallery, dispelling the myths of Artist co-ops and collectives, what Next offers Artists, and the future of Next Gallery.
Next Gallery’s website:www.nextgallery.org
Follow Next Gallery on Social Media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/next_gallery_denver/
@next_gallery_denverOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/NEXTGallery
Follow Christy Lynne Seving on Instagram:www.instagram.com/christylynneseving/
@christylynnesevingFollow Josh Davy on Instagram:www.instagram.com/jndavy/
@jndavyJosh Davy’s website:www.joshdavy.com
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 121 - Ep. 117 Peter Miles Bergman – Conceptual Artist, PaCT: A Journey Beyond the Horizon
This week, Wes and Todd welcome back Peter Miles Bergman to the podcast. Peter discusses his exhibition, “PaCT: A Journey Beyond the Horizon”, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, transcendental experiences, rites of passage, the importance of social outsiders, hitchhiking, suits, conceptual art, the lived experience, Allan Kaprow, briefcases full of human hair, demotivational speeches and always leaving them wanting less.
Join us for an entertaining and enlightening conversation with Peter Miles Bergman.Peter’s exhibition “PaCT: A Journey Beyond the Horizon”, is on display from March 4th through March 30th at Dateline Gallery. Dateline Gallery is located at 3004 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205.
Dateline is open every Saturday 12-5pm, Wednesday the 16th, 5-7pm, Sunday the 20th 1-6pm, and Wednesday the 30th, where Peter will regale with tales from the trail, 6-10pm.
Dateline’s website:www.ddaatteelliinnee.com
Find out more information and check out Peter’s various websites at:Follow Peter Miles Bergman on Instagram -www.instagram.com/is.press/
@is.pressAnd
www.instagram.com/pact.report/
@pact.reportThu, 10 Mar 2022 - 120 - Ep. 116 Dan Cameron – Acclaimed Curator, Art Writer, & Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Curator, Dan Cameron. Dan talks about his path to becoming a Curator, some of the exhibitions he’s been proud to curate, the rural art space that he’s helping to facilitate in Chiloé, Chile, how art is looked at in the Americas, the monetization of contemporary art, art fairs, art and the pandemic, his curation process, collecting ephemera and his archive, art appropriation, how art and artists are fundamental in terms of preparing us for the future, his collage and assemblage work, writing about art and what excites him for the future of art.
Join us for a magnificent conversation about art and curation with Dan Cameron.
Check out Dan’s website atwww.dancameron.art
To support Dan’s Go Fund Me: Let’s Open La Capilla Azul in Chiloé, Chile! -https://bit.ly/letsopenlacapillaazulor click on the link on his Instagram.
Follow Dan Cameron on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/djbc1956/
@djbc1956On Facebook -www.facebook.com/dan.cameron.129
To read the essay “I Was Wrong” by Dan Cameron from The Brooklyn Rail that we talk about in this episode, go to:https://brooklynrail.org/2019/09/criticspage/I-Was-Wrong
Look for Dan’s exhibition of his art at The Dime art gallery in Chicago, scheduled for June 2022 -www.thedimechicago.co
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 - 119 - Ep. 115 Danielle SeeWalker – Artist, Author & Activist - Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta citizen of Standing Rock
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Danielle SeeWalker. Danielle talks about where she grew up, her work and how art is her journal, art as medicine, painting murals, storytelling with her art, finding and exploring her voice, issues affecting the Native population, her beadwork, winter counts, The Red Road Project, climate change, 7th generation, Indian boarding schools, Creative Nations Center & Collective, and her book “Still Here: A Past to Present Insight of Native American People and Culture.”
Join us for a wonderful and enlightening conversation with Danielle SeeWalker.
Check out Danielle SeeWalker’s website atwww.seewalker.comFollow Danielle SeeWalker on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/seewalker_art/
@seewalker_art
Check out The Red Road Project atwww.redroadproject.comFollow The Red Road Project on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/theredroadproject/
@theredroadprojectOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/ProjectRedRoad
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 118 - Ep. 114 Gundega Stevens – Owner/Curator - G44 Gallery
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Gundega Stevens, Owner and Curator of G44 Gallery. Gundega talks about growing up surrounded by art, getting her degrees in Art History, interning and working at the Milwaukee Art Museum, opening G44 and the early challenges she faced, moving to the new location in downtown Colorado Springs, thoughts on curation and getting into the zone to curate a show, the evolution of the vision for G44, advice to new collectors, Curate Your Space, advice to Artists on how to approach a gallery and being a story-seller.
Join us for a lovely and insightful conversation with Gundega Stevens.Check out the G44 Gallery website atwww.g44gallery.com
G44 Gallery
121 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
720.951.0573Follow G44 Gallery on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/g44gallery/
@g44galleryOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/G44Gallery
Follow Curate Your Space on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/curate.your.space/
@curate.your.spaceOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/CurateYourSpaceCO
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 117 - Ep. 113 William Stoehr – Large Face paintings; Erasing the stigma of addiction through art.
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down William Stoehr. William talks about his life before retiring as President of National Geographic maps to become a full-time Artist, the catalyst for painting his large faces, finding a mission for his art, addiction and stigma, art and neuroscience, process, his hybrid digital painting, NFT’s, the future of art, Picasso and Cubism, intuitiveness and intention, self-portraits, and how art can move you.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with William Stoehr.
Check out William’s work at his website atwww.williamstoehrart.com
Follow William Stoehr on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/wlstoehr/
@wlstoehr
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/wstoehrThu, 20 Jan 2022 - 116 - Ep. 112 Rose Fredrick, Curator - 2022 Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Curator, Rose Fredrick. Rose talks about the importance of art conversations, curation, authenticity and vulnerability, Contemporary Western Art, her Artist talk series “Inside the Artist’s Studio.” Holding a safe space for people to experience art, the evolution of her vision for the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, and helping Artists define their “why.”
Join us for an insightful conversation on Contemporary Western Art and curation with Rose Frederick.
For more information about the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale:www.coorswesternart.comThe Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is on display January 8 - 23, 2022, on the 3rd level of the Expo Hall at the National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80215
There is no extra fee to get into the art gallery, but there is a grounds admission charge for the Stock Show.
The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is open 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, 9am to 8pm Sunday thru Thursday.To hear previous recorded interviews with Artists onInside the Artist’s Studiogo to:
https://coorswesternart.com/artist-talks.php
Check Rose Fredrick’s website atwww.rosefredrick.com
Follow the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale on social media:Facebook -www.facebook.com/NWSSCoorsWesternArt
Instagram -www.instagram.com/coorswesternart/
@coorswesternart
Follow Rose Fredrick on social media:Facebook -www.facebook.com/rose.fredrick.96
Instagram -www.instagram.com/rosefredrickart/
@rosefredrickartThu, 06 Jan 2022 - 115 - Ep. 111 Shannon Mello – Encaustic, Cold Wax & Oil, & Watercolor
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down Shannon Mello. Shannon talks about the catalyst for her making the jump to being a full-time Artist, challenges she’s overcome, her experience teaching middle school art, her artivism, art and vulnerability, process, commissions, galleries, pricing and selling art, and connection.
Join us for an inspirational and educational conversation with Shannon Mello.
Check out Shannon’s work at her websitewww.shannonmelloarts.com
Follow Shannon Mello on social media:On Instagram –www.instagram.com/melloencaustics/
@melloencausticsOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/Encaustic-Art-by-Shannon-Mello-2078391835522453
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 114 - Ep. 110 GirlSpit – Stunning and Unique Stencil Art, Cartography and Botanicals
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with GirlSpit. GirlSpit gives us the background behind her name, her stencil work, the catalyst for her map work, process, the three-mistake rule, her sticker machine project, commissions, Gray Sky Gallery and the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair.
Join us for a marvelous and informative conversation with GirlSpit!Check out the art of GirlSpit atwww.girlspitart.com
Follow GirlSpit on social media:
On Instagram –www.instagram.com/girlspitart/
@girlspitartThu, 23 Dec 2021 - 113 - Ep. 109 Gered Mankowitz, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society – Iconic Photography of Music Artists and Rock and Roll Royalty.
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Gered Mankowitz, FRPS. Gered talks about Peter Sellers and the catalyst that sparked his interest in photography, the importance of his father’s guidance, his early history, finding his voice, his foray into working with performers and bands, working with film, process, the series Icon: Music Through The Lens, and shares stories of photographing Marianne Faithfull, Jimi Hendrix, Duran Duran, Bing Crosby and the Rolling Stones.
Join us for a compelling conversation with Photographer Gered Mankowitz, FRPS.
See Gered’s iconic photographs at his website:www.mankowitz.com
To explore and order Gered’s books go to:
https://mankowitz.com/product-category/books/To explore and order Special Offer prints go to:https://mankowitz.com/product-category/special-offer-prints/
Follow Gered Mankowitz on social media:On Instagram –www.instagram.com/gered_mankowitz/
@gered_mankowitzOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/GeredMankowitzPhotography
Watch ICON: MUSIC THROUGH THE LENS on PBS Amazon and check out the website atwww.iconmusicthroughthelens.com
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 - 112 - Ep. 108 Dan Drossman – Artist, Curator – The Waiting Room Gallery
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Denver Artist and Curator, Dan Drossman. Dan talks about the “alternative art space,” The Waiting Room Gallery, that he has been curating, the catalyst for the Waiting Rooms existence, exhibitions – past, present and future, what he’s learned curating, and we talk about the upcoming exhibition with Roy Nydorf and Michael Dowling.
The Waiting Room Gallery is located at 3258 Larimer Street, 2nd & 3rd floors, Denver, CO 80205
Roy Nydorf – Intimate Works and Michael Dowling – Myths of Realism opens at the Waiting Room Gallery, Friday, Dec. 17th, 6-10pm and runs through Jan. 28th, 2022.
Get information on upcoming exhibitions at The Waiting Room Gallery atwww.thewaitingroomgallery.com
Check out Dan Drossman’s work atwww.dandrossmanart.com
Follow The Waiting Room Gallery on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/thewaitingroomdenver/
@thewaitingroomdenverFollow Dan Drossman on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/dandrossmanart/
@dandrossmanartThu, 09 Dec 2021 - 111 - Ep. 107 Elle Naef – Content Producer & Strategist at PBS 12, Co-Founder & Producer of Head Room Sessions
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Elle Naef. Elle talks about Headroom Sessions and its mission, jaw rock, ReCreative Denver, Denver Creative Movement, her start promoting and managing bands, the wall of death, curating playlists, Tom Jones, rock and roll moments, Girls Rock Camp, being a Producer at PBS 12, Generation GRIT, Colorado Inside Out, puppets, her favorite PBS shows growing up, and activism.
Join us for a fun and convivial conversation with Elle Naef.
Check out Elle’s work at these websites:www.pbs12.org
Follow Elle Naef on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/denverdabbler/
@denverdabblerThu, 02 Dec 2021 - 110 - Ep. 106 Jen Starling – Painting, Collage – Mixed Media
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Jen Starling. Jen talks about art co-ops, business, support for the Arts in the US as compared to other countries, the catalyst for becoming a full-time Artist, discipline, finding her voice, problem solving, transition, incorporating collage into her work, exploration, vulnerability, identity, her upcoming solo show “Confronting the Void”, art festivals, teaching, goals, and confidence.
Join us for a thoughtful and stirring conversation with Jen Starling.
Check out Jen’s work at her websitewww.jenstarlingart.comFollow Jen Starling on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/jenstarlingart/
@jenstarlingartCatch Jen’s work in person at Pirate: Contemporary Art and G44 Gallery.
Confronting the Void: A solo exhibit of mixed media work by Jen Starling
December 3rd – 19th at Pirate: Contemporary Art located at 7130 W. 16th Ave, Lakewood, CO –www.pirateartonline.org
Opening Reception – December 3rd, 6-10pm
Artist Talk – December 17th at 7pm
G44 Gallery – 121 E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 –www.g44gallery.com
Take an online class with Jen through the Kara Bullock Art School -https://karabullockart.com/product/beneath-the-skin/Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 109 - Ep. 105 Autumn T. Thomas – Interdisciplinary Artist, Wood Sculpture
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Autumn T. Thomas. Autumn talks about becoming a full-time Artist, the non-verbal language of art, Ashe, her M.F.A experience, being self-reliant, the catalyst that led her to explore wood sculpture, process, engaging people with art, her piece “Lift Every Voice”, residencies, and finding balance.
Join us for a wonderful and insightful conversation with Autumn T. Thomas.
Check out Autumn’s work at her websitewww.atthomas.comFollow Autumn on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/seasonsofautumn/
@seasonsofautumnOn YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvXZkCsz6NgCO7tBQ0Kp-g
See Autumn’s work in person:Bitfactory Gallery, "Rise" - All female group exhibition focused on gender equality in the Arts, December 17, 2021 – January 13, 2022 –www.bitfactory.net
The Arvada Center – Art of the State, January – March 2022 –www.arvadacenter.org
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 - 108 - Ep. 104 Greg Geiger & Jay Pond – Gallery Six13, American Outsider Artist – Rodney Bode
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Greg Geiger and Jay Pond, Artists and Owners of Gallery Six13 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Greg and Jay discuss the catalyst for opening Gallery Six13, their model for the gallery, what they’ve learned as Artists opening a gallery, outsider art, how they became involved with the Rodney Bode story, how they became guardians and representatives of Rodney Bode’s work, and their current exhibit of Bode’s work.
Join us for a compelling conversation with Greg and Jay about American Outsider Artist, Rodney Bode.
Check out Rodney Bode’s work and all the Artists that Greg and Jay show at Gallery Six13 atwww.gallerysix13.comLearn more about Rodney Bode and explore his work athttps://rodneybode.com
Check out the fantastic Randal Iverson short documentary on Rodney Bode athttps://vimeo.com/509121188
Follow Gallery Six13 on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/gallerysix13/
@gallerysix13On Facebook -www.facebook.com/gallerysix13
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 107 - Ep. 103 Heather Link-Bergman & Peter Miles Bergman – is Fair 20202021, Institute of Sociometry
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Heather Link-Bergman and Peter Miles Bergman. We discuss being intentional in art, being ‘artners, the Institute of Sociometry, collaboration, the is Fair, mom – men observing modesty, art appropriation, owning your mistakes, P.O. Boxes, zines, humor and capital punishment.
Join us for a captivating conversation with Heather and Peter.
Find out more information on the is Fair and is Press atwww.ispress.coLearn more and explore the archives of the Institute of Sociometry atwww.sociometry.com
Explore Heather’s work atwww.heatherlinkbergman.com
Follow Peter Miles Bergman on Instagram -www.instagram.com/is.press/
@is.pressFollow Heather Link-Bergman on Instagram -www.instagram.com/heatherlinkbergman/
@heatherlinkbergman
The is Fair takes place, November 11th -14th , at the Globeville EPICenter aka Globeville Rec Center located at 4496 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80216 and... the Ft Greene Bar across the street at 321 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80216. Free and open to the public.For more information go tohttps://ispress.co/is-fair/or check out the is Fair Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1037238520424787
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 106 - Ep. 102 Sarah Larsen – Intuitive Art
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Sarah Larsen. Sarah talks with us about the mediums she works with, process and exploration, the catalyst that got her back into art, juried exhibitions, being the conduit of the art, creating for the process, love, Scrupulous OCD, line art, fear and failure, intuitive art, mental health, loss, and the healing power of art.
Join us for an inspirational conversation with Sarah Larsen.
Check out Sarah’s work at her websitewww.sarahlarsen.artFollow Sarah on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/intuitiveartbysarah/
@intuitiveartbysarahSee Sarah’s art in person at:
Kowen Gallery
11857 Bradburn Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80031
www.kowengallery.com
Artemesia Galerie
836 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
www.artemesiagalerie.comThu, 28 Oct 2021 - 105 - Ep. 101 Devon Dikeou – American Artist, Editor and Publisher – zingmagazine, Founder – The Dikeou Collection
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Devon Dikeou. Devon talks about her work, exploring the in-between, her “Mid-Career Smear”, zingmagazine, and the Dikeou Collection.
Check out Devon’s work at her websitewww.devondikeou.com
Follow Devon on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/devondikeou/
@devondikeouSee Devon’s “Mid-Career Smear” at the Dikeou Collection
1615 California Street
5th floor
Denver, CO 80202Open by appointment Wednesday-Friday, 11am -5pm
Information on the Dikeou Collection can be found atwww.dikeoucollection.org
Follow the Dikeou Collection on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/dikeoucollection/
@dikeoucollectionCheck out zingmagazine atwww.zingmagazine.com
Follow zingmagazine on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/zingmagazine/
@zingmagazineThu, 21 Oct 2021 - 104 - Ep. 100 Howard Harris – Photographer, Dimensional Photographic Images, Techspressionism
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Howard Harris. Howard talks about his early art experiences, attending the Kansas City Art Institute, analog and digital photography, securing a patent for his layered artwork, visualization, galleries, Techspressionism, and seeing beauty wherever you are.
Check out Howard’s work on his websitewww.hharrisphoto.com
Follow Howard on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/howardharrisphotoart/
@howardharrisphotoartThu, 14 Oct 2021 - 103 - Ep. 099 Megan Morgan – Tusche Wash Painting & Oil Pastels On Burlap
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Megan Morgan. Megan talks about the catalyst of using oil pastels on burlap, tusche wash painting, process, drawing, the language of art, art education, being a visual learner, interpreting art, her system of working without a studio, pricing, and advice for aspiring artists.
Join us for a wonderful conversation with Megan Morgan.
Check out Megan’s stunning work on her website atwww.meganmorganfineartist.comFollow Megan on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/meganmorganfineartist/
@meganmorganfineartistSee Megan’s work in person at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 -www.valkariefineart.com
Catch Megan at the Eldorado Springs Art Center for Open Studios – October 9th & 10th
www.eldoradospringsartcenter.comThu, 07 Oct 2021 - 102 - Ep. 098 Harrison Love – Painter, Illustrator, Bright Futurism
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Harrison Love. Harrison talks about positivity, living in Belgium, influencers, making art for the future, Bright Futurism, art and the pandemic, Contecht, autonomous storytelling, NYC Art Movement, his families art legacy, the Rhode Island School of Design, finding his voice, process, sales and commissions, and pricing.
Check out Harrison’s work at his website:www.harrisonlove.com
Follow Harrison on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/harrisonlove/
@harrisonloveYou can check out Bright Futurism online at:www.brightfuturism.com
Follow Bright Futurism on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/brightfuturism/
@brightfuturism
For more information on Contecht, a unique service, which connects those at risk of contracting Covid-19 with a single point of contact through volunteer service go towww.contecht.co.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 - 101 - Ep. 097 Valerie Savarie – Altered Book Artist, Book Sculpture
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Altered Book Artist, Valerie Savarie. Valerie talks about how she got started sculpting books, working parameters, making art for yourself, process, inspiration, old books, commissions, public art, Edward Gorey, collaboration, pricing, Valkarie Gallery, and advice to aspiring Artists.
Check out Valerie’s beautiful work at her website:www.valeriesavarie.com
See Valerie’s work in person:
“Once Upon A Time” at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury Street, Lakewood, CO 80226
September 22 – October 17, 2021
Opening Reception – Saturday, September 25, 2021, 5pm-8:30pm
Follow Valerie on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/valeriesavarie/
@valeriesavarieOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/valeriesavarieart
You can check out Valkarie Gallery online at:www.valkariefineart.comFollow Valkarie Gallery on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/valkariegallery/
@valkariegalleryOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/valkariegallery
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 - 100 - Ep. 096 Hayley Richardson – Director, Dikeou Collection
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Hayley Richardson, Director at the Dikeou Collection. Hayley talks about her education and path to becoming the Director at the Dikeou Collection, background of the Dikeou Collection, Zing Magazine, Devon Dikeou, collecting, and the importance of networking and internships.
Join us for an informative and insightful conversation with Hayley Richardson.
Follow Hayley Richardson on social media:On Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/littlehalien/
@littlehalien
You can check out the Dikeou Collection atwww.dikeoucollection.orgFall Equinox Reception at Dikeou Pop-Up
Wednesday, September 22, 6-8pm
312 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver 80203
Free and Open to the Public
The Dikeou Collection
1615 California Street
5th Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Dikeou Pop-Up: Colfax
312 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80203The Institute of Sociometry is FAIR 20202021 Globeville EPICenter in Denver, Colorado
November 11-14, 2021
http://www.sociometry.com/wpsb/Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 99 - Ep. 095 Brenda Stumpf – Contemporary Sculptor and Painter
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Contemporary Sculptor and Painter, Brenda Stumpf. Brenda talks about growing up in a family of makers, quitting art school, Cy Twombly, poetry, mythology, trusting your intuition, process, finding beauty where you’re at, the Colorado art community, connection, cautionary tales, integrity of the work, and advice to aspiring Artists.
Check out Brenda’s work at her website:
Follow Brenda Stumpf on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/brenda_stumpf/
@brenda_stumpf
On YouTube -www.youtube.com/user/brendastumpfBrenda’s solo exhibition, “Elegy – For What Has Passed” is on display from September 10th – October 2nd at the BRDG Project, 1553 Platte Street, Unit 100, Denver, CO 80202
Catch Brenda’s solo exhibition at G44 Gallery, 121 E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, October 1 – October 29th. Brenda will give an Artist talk on October 21st at 5:30pm.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 - 98 - Ep. 094 Topher Straus – American Impressionistic Landscape Artist
This week, Wes and Todd check in with their friend, Artist Topher Straus. They talk about what’s been going on since last year during the pandemic, his evolving style, Grand Teton National Park, Hawaii, gallery relationships and their importance, commissions, dealing with rejection, charitable work, wineries, art fairs, marketing, collectors and he shares with us a powerful story. We finish up with another special visit with Topher’s son, Oliver, and what’s been going on with his artistic endeavors.
Join us for a fun and informational conversation with Topher and Oliver Straus.
Check out Topher’s work on his website:
www.topherstraus.comFollow Topher Straus on social media:
On Facebook -www.facebook.com/CreativeTopher/
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/creativetopher/
@creativetopher
Want to check out and support some of the charitable organizations that Topher is involved with?BGOLDN -www.bgoldn.org
Wings of Hope -www.wingsofhopepcr.org
Denver Center for the Performing Arts -www.denvercenter.org/education/for-educators/?_for_educators=in-school-programs
If you’re interested in the Call for Entry for Denver International Airport, go to this link for more info. Deadline 9/7/21https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9271
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 - 97 - Ep. 093 Sue Oehme – Artist and Master Printer
This week, Wes and Todd travel to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to talk with Master Printer, Sue Oehme. We talk with Sue about printmaking, her work, Oehme Graphics, how the pandemic affected her studio, and a plethora of other subjects.
Join us for an enthralling conversation with Sue Oehme.
Check out Sue Oehme’s work at her website atwww.sueoehme.comCheck out the Oehme Graphics website atwww.oehmegraphics.com
Follow Oehme Graphics on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/oehmegraphics/
@oehmegraphicsOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/oehmegraphics
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - 96 - Ep. 092 Cipriano Ortega – Low Rock High Art, Queer Noir
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Musician and Artist, Cipriano Ortega. They talk music, two-string bass, Morphine (the band, not the drug), painting and Cipriano and Vitaliy Minyaylo regale us with some low rock!
Check out Cipriano Ortega and his band at the Mercury Café, August 26th @ 9:30pm
www.mercurycafe.com
Follow Cipriano on social media:On Instagram -www.instagram.com/ciprianoband/
@ciprianobandOn Facebook -www.facebook.com/queernoir
Check out some of Cipriano’s performances:On YouTube -www.youtube.com/CiprianoOrtega
On Vimeo -https://bit.ly/ciprianoortegavimeo
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 - 95 - Ep. 091 Meghan Wilbar - Landscape, Contemporary Painting and Torn Paper Drawing
This week, Wes and Todd check in with Pueblo Artist, Meghan Wilbar. They talk about what Meghan has been working on during the pandemic, how it affected her, her stunning solo exhibition, “Changing Light”, at Michael Warren Contemporary and the upcoming shows she’s a part of coming up towards the end of the year.
Join us as we catch up with our friend and spectacular Artist, Meghan Wilbar.
Check out Meghan Wilbar’s stunning work atwww.meghanwilbar.comFollow Meghan on social media:
On Instagram -www.instagram.com/meghan_wilbar/
@meghan_wilbarMeghan’s solo exhibition, “Changing Light”, at Michael Warren Contemporary is on display through August 28th, 2021. For details go towww.michaelwarrencontemporary.com
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 - 93 - Ep. 090 Joy Redstone – Assemblage, Director of Naropa Community Counseling
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist and Director of Naropa Community Counseling, Joy Redstone. Joy talks about Naropa, her journey as a mental health professional, her love of helping people, how art has helped her heal and process trauma, her assemblage art, encouraging people to make art, art and connection, dealing with grief and loss, happiness, art therapy, titration, meditation, affirmations, resilience, suicide and suicide intervention, persistence, homelessness, selling art, and saying yes.
Join us for an honest and informative conversation with Joy Redstone!
Check out Joy’s work at her website www.worksofjoy.netFollow Joy Redstone on social media:
Instagram –www.instagram.com/joyredstone
@joyredstone
See Joy’s art in person at Next Gallery -www.nextgallery.orgThu, 29 Jul 2021 - 92 - Ep. 089 Leith O’Malley – Australian Artist and Illustrator
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Australian Artist and Illustrator, Leith O’Malley. Leith talks about living in South Australia, kangaroos, inspiration and ideas, intuition and process, tradigital, music and art, the circus, the dark and the light, misfits and characters, truth and authenticity, landscapes, pricing and selling art, and shares a bit of his philosophy about the joy in creating art.
Join us for a musing conversation, full of levity, with the extraordinary Leith O’Malley!
Check out Leith’s work at his websitewww.leithomalley.comFollow Leith O’Malley on social media:
Instagram –www.instagram.com/leithomalley
@leithomalleyFacebook -www.facebook.com/leithomalley.art
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 91 - Ep. 088 Sammy Lee – Korean American Visual Artist - Installation, Sculpture, Bookbinding
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Sammy Lee. Sammy talks about how identity plays into her work, motherhood, growing up in South Korea, immigrating to the United States at 16, studying architecture and what it brings to her art, her current exhibition “Remind Me Tomorrow”, feng shui, hanji, her street art cart, meal casts, bookbinding and artist books, and artist residencies.
Join us for a thoughtful conversation with the phenomenal Sammy Lee.
Sammy’s solo exhibition, “Remind Me Tomorrow”, is on display through July 17th, 2021, at the Emmanuel Art Gallery on the Auraria Campus, University of Colorado Denver, 1205 10th Street Plaza, Denver, CO 80204
Closing Reception for “Remind Me Tomorrow” is July 17th, 2021, 10am-2pm.
Check out Sammy’s work at her websitewww.studiosmlk.comFollow Sammy Lee on social media:
Instagram –www.instagram.com/sammy_seungmin_lee/
@sammy_seungmin_lee
Upcoming Exhibits:Armor
July 30 - October 15, 2021
Center for Visual Art, Denver, COIAMP (Immigrant Artist Mentorship Program) Group Exhibition
BRDG Project – Gallery
1553 Platte Street, Unit 100, Denver, CO 80202
August 6 - 28, 2021InVISIBLE | hyperVISIBLE
September 10 - October 10, 2021
RedLine Contemporary Art Center, Denver, COWord Play
September 17 - November 14, 2021
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Arvada, COID, Please (rescheduled from 2020)
October 15 - December 3, 2021
Korean Cultural Center, Washington, D.C.Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 90 - Ep. 087 Jesse Littlebird – Painter, Writer, and Film Director
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Jesse Littlebird. Jesse talks about deep diving into art during the pandemic, the thought and subject matter behind his art, growing up in New Mexico, gentrification, capitalism, nurturing community, learning how to listen, process, the internet and art, painting as performance, aesthetics, art and cultural appropriation, leveraging identity and privilege, making people think, identity and struggle, filmmaking, the business of art, Hamaatsa, and his solo exhibition “Western Hyperreality”.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jesse Littlebird.Jesse’s solo exhibition, “Western Hyperreality, The Art of Jesse Littlebird”, presented by ARTAOS Gallery, is on display July 9th – August 6th, 2021, at Thrive Workplace, 1415 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205
Opening reception Friday, July 9th from 5pm-9pm.
To view work from "Western Hyperreality", go towww.artaos.gallery/jesse-littlebirdCheck out Jesse’s work at his websitewww.jesselittlebird.com
Follow Jesse Littlebird on social media:
Instagram –www.instagram.com/jesselittlebird
@jesselittlebird
To learn about Hamaatsa, an indigenous continuum and story gathering place, go towww.hamaatsa.orgThu, 08 Jul 2021
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