O’da Art collaborates with Kates-Ferri Projects to Create Panagea

Episode 596: Today I chat with Odiba Obioha, owner of O’da Art in Nigeria. He’s in NYC because he’s collaborating with Kates-Ferri Projects for the group exhibition, Pangea. It’s a 6 artist show, highlighting themes of gender and identity. Pangea is a metaphorical supercontinent of artists on display at Kates- Ferri Projects.

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My chat with Anna Hill of Art Helps Cancer

Episode 595: Listen as I chat with artist, Anna Hill of Art Helps Cancer. She & her husband created Art From the Heart after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Artists donate original artwork to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to help other patients dealing with cancer. They help with cleaning, meals, & lawn care, among other things.

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All the Feels with Lulu Schwall

Episode 596: Today I catch up with Lulu Schwall. She’s got so much going on: taking classes, doing commissions, Home shows, creating Instagram posts & Facebook Lives; doing stuff that scares her. We talk about creating… & canceling workshops. She has the flu, but is still able to impart words of wisdom. Enjoy!

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Check out my chat with Maine artist & doctor, Amy Kustra

Episode 596: Listen as I chat with Maine artist & doctor, Amy Kustra. I met Amy through a mutual friend. When I saw her work, I knew I had to talk to her. Her portraits are stunning, her landscapes are luscious, and her abstract works are ravishing! She tells me what its like balancing a career as a doctor and being an artist…and how the two play off of each other.

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Listen to my chat with Illustrator & Fashion Designer, Edelweiss de Guzman

Episode 597: Listen to my chat with Filipino Illustrator & fashion designer, Edelweiss de Guzman. I met her through our city’s ArtPop program & fell in love with her illustrations. I was blown away by her stunning Avant- Garde fashion designs made from upcycled materials. We chat about moving to a new place, having multiple art practices, moving to a new city, her processes & inspirations.

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Listen to my chat with LA artist, Ann Weber

Episode 594: Today I chat with LA sculptor, Ann Weber who makes these large scale abstract sculptures out of CARDBOARD! She conveys metaphors for real life experiences out of her art. We talk about her journey to sculpting, her process and her inspirations.

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My chat with Gallerists, Lauri Dewhurst-Summers & Katie Trafford about art consulting

Episode 593: Listen to my chat with Lauri Dewhurst-Summers. She’s the owner of Coffey & Thompson Gallery, the oldest gallery in Charlotte. Katie Trafford, her gallery manager joins us. We talk about Art Consulting & other services. I learn lots about running a gallery.

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My chat with Canadian artist, Kevin Mann

Episode 592: Check out my chat with Canadian artist & interior designer, Kevin Mann. I met Kevin at a local art festival & knew right away he was a kindred spirit. We talk about how art is a tribal effort. We talk about marketing, labels, confidence, gratitude, being broke, being rich & being in between [which he likes best]. p.s. If you are sensitive to strong language, you may want to skip this episode.

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My chat with Yale Dermatologist, Dr. Irwin Braverman about The Art of Medicine

Episode 591: Today I chat with Dr. Irwin Braverman about a program he developed called The Art of Medicine. It’s now a required workshop for doctors to improve their observation skills. I learn how he made the connection between art & medicine, why he chose dermatology, & how he created the program.

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Catching up with podcast host, Tamar Avishai

Episode 595: Listen as I catch up with the host of The Lonely Palette podcast, Tamar Avishai. She’s got lots going on. She did the audio for the MOMA exhibition of German artist, Kathe Kallowitz. On a dare, she did an awesome episode on the infamous Dogs Playing Poker painting. Don’t miss my other chat with her.

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