Episode 635: Listen as I chat with Charlotte Historical Artist, Dan Nance about his 20-year career painting history. I discovered Dan at the Charlotte Museum of History. [And I realized that I knew who he was from high school when he went to South Meck]. He tells me how he developed his style from filmmaking. He talks about his process, how he developed this niche, the secrets to his longevity, and much more!
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Episode 640: Listen as I chat with NYC artist, Debra Kressner. She ran Sassy Scents, a home decor and fragrance business for 20 years, where she made sachets in the shapes of mini corsets, bustiers, and bikinis. With Sweet Dot Studios, she has combined her love of photography with her former business, making each piece a fun, interactive designer original. She tells me all about her inspiration, how she did it, what it’s like running a business, and so much more.
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Episode 632: Listen as I chat with glassmaker, Joe Grant as he tells me about Starworks, a fabulous community for artists specializing in ceramics, glass, & metal. They offer residencies, classes, galleries. They even have a cafe! We talk about what Starworks is, his role there, his art, & so much more.
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Episode 624: Listen as I chat with Cassandra Richardson, owner of the Lexicon Gallery in Charlotte, NC. We talk about changing plans, the importance of persistence, the benefit of a mentor, & how going through what seems like failure can be invaluable. It’s a truly inspiring chat.
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Episode 630: Listen as I chat with Young Adult author, Chris Lee as we talk about his paranormal series for middle schoolers. He’s even appeared on Coast to Coast and Spaced Out Radio to talk about it. He tells me how he started this side project, about his fascination with Big Foot, his writing process, and much more.
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Episode 630: Listen as I chat with artist/author, Gregory Newson about his several lives. He was a Black Panther, He talks about what saved him & he started a new life as an advertising director. Through it all he’s practiced his art. His book, I Get High Watching Paint Dry is out now. It’s a fascinating story!!
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Episode 629: Listen as I chat with international artist, writer, & founder of The Working Artist, Crista Cloutier. Crista has done it all in every aspect of the art world. Then, at the top of her game in NYC, she gave it all up to move to Paris, France, with no connections, no plan B, nothing. I was especially interested in her mentor, Jaune Quick-to See Smith [check out my interview with the curator of one of her exhibitions]. Crista talks about how art literally saved her life. This episode is packed with great stuff!
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Episode 628: Sketchbook Skool Author & Artist, Danny Gregory thinks anyone can be an artist. He talks to me about how carrying a sketchbook can change your life. He has written several books on how creating a habit of sketching everyday objects in your free time will turn you into an artist and help you live your best creative life.
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Episode 627: Listen as I chat with Seattle artist, Hallie Edlund. We talk about her role at Artsy Shark, a business her mother, Carolyn Edlund created which provides business strategies and solutions for artists. Hallie manages their social media and their Youtube channel. She tells me how it all started and she also gives me some inside marketing tips. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Episode 626: Listen as I chat with Charlotte Artist and Educator, Lydia Thompson about her ceramics work. It’s amazing how it all works! Her current project investigates landscapes and relics to learn about human migration and mobility. It’s a fascinating talk.
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