Interview

Listen to my chat with Alec Schulz, the Vegan Magician

Episode 554: Today I talk to London magician Alec Schulz. He practices vegan magic…the kind made from tofu, of course. Alec is also studying for a ph.D in philosophy, We get pretty deep into perception, illusion, representation & how this applies to art. If you dig this, be sure to stay tuned for part 2.

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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!

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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.

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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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My chat with Art Historian & Author, Terry Glaspey

Episode 539: Listen as I chat with Dr. Terry Glaspey, author of books like 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know and Finding God Through the Arts. His books are much needed. He believes art can enrich any life and he is working hard to bring it to the masses…even people who might not think they need it.

Art Chat
Van Gogh, Starry Night Over the Rhône 1888

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My chat with Italian photographer, Anna Ferrara

Episode 538: Listen as I chat with Italian figurative photographer, Anna Ferrara…all the way in Italy…. about her photographs and her inspirations. She takes me into her portrait studio where she explores the topic of solitude, finding it interesting how some find freedom in it and others find restriction. Her pictures seem to tell a story and you want to find out more.

Anna is also in the No Name Collective Gallery UK.

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