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Jason Matias went from building bombs in the US Air Force to a top selling photographer

Episode 552: Today I talk to photographer, speaker, and veteran, Jason Matias. We cover lots of things, including: why he became an artist, how he became an artist, how he makes money as an artist and how he can help you make money from your art.

I discovered Jason from his Ted X Talk, Beautiful Things That are Gone. Check it out!

Multnomah Falls
Dreamscapes

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My chat with Bree Stallings, Charlotte’s Resident International artist

Episode 550: She’s a muralist…She’s a painter… She’s a teacher. Bree Stallings has done two residencies since we last spoke, before CoVid. One in Ireland and one in France. She talks about her travels and using art to transform her pain; such that when you acquire one of the pieces from her current exhibition, wrought in fire, you now possess a piece of her peace.

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Check out my chat with UK painter, Daniella Norton

Episode 549: Today I talk to painter Daniella Norton…all the way in the UK. [In Brighton]. I found Daniella on Instagram. She’s fabulous! She’s got a sort of abstract/surrealist style…with a bit of realism mixed in. She takes influences and inspiration from travel, books, and art history for her pieces.

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Listen to my chat with American painter in Ireland, Lee Welch

Episode 549: Listen to my chat with American painter in Ireland, Lee Welch. Lee has exhibited his paintings in the Hugh Lane gallery. I was able to see one of his pieces here in the states with his mom. He’s got a fabulous style! Check out his Insta.

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Listen to my chat with Swedish Saatchi painter, Mattledo

Episode 549: I met Swedish painter, Mattledo on Instagram. He was a pretty early follower of my podcast and I LOVED his art. It took me a while to convince him to come on the show. [He was nervous about his English: but seriously, he does GREAT!!] He talks about what it’s like in Sweden, creating, and his inspirations.

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chat with chicago artist, Leah Gardner

Listen to my chat with Chicago painter, Leah Gardner

Epidsode 546: Today I chat with Chicago artist, Leah Gardner. Leah started painting during the pandemic, after she was laid off from her job in marketing. It’s a very inspirational story about putting in the work, learning the skills and creating a thriving business out of necessity in uncertain times.

#art, #artist, #artlife, #artpodcast, #artbusiness, #artchat, #oilpaint, #paintings, #wallart

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Gonzalo Hernandez & Natalie Kates of Kates-Ferri projects in NYC

Episode 543: Today I chat with Peruvian artist, Gonzalo Hernandez and Natalie Kates, of Kates-Ferri Projects. We talk about the We Will Have to Tear Down These Walls exhibition, which investigates labor and the Capitalist’s impact on society. It goes until May 20, 2023. See it while you can. My listeners get a discount if you mention me!!!!!

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Photographer, Steven Bowers on Skid Row

Episode 536: Today I talk to L.A. photographer, Steven Bower about his new project: taking pictures of the people who live on Skid Row. He talks about the people he met, which includes a very enterprising homeless population, how he was promised protection by a gang member, and why they feel forgotten.

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Ryan Cronin’s ‘Obama, Big Left’ painting included in the PERMANENT art collection of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago & I get to chat with him about it!!

Episode 531: Listen to my chat with Hudson Valley artist, Ryan Cronin, whose Obama, Big Left painting just got included into the permanent art collection of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. He’s been painting for a long time. In fact, he was actually the first artist I contacted when I started this podcast 6 years ago. We talk about his vision, his inspirations, running a business, and of course, his most recent honor.

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Charlotte Photographer/Entrepreneur, Cass Bradley talks business

Episode 527: Today I chat with Charlotte photographer/entrepreneur, Cass Bradley about her corporate switch, entrepreneurship, her new mountain retreat, Wildhaven & so much more…

Deciding
Empowering portraits
Empowering portraits

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