Artists We Know

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Keith (sculpture) invites Aidan and Kyle to his studio to talk about his process for creating textile works and the tank top totems, his evolution from painting to sculpture, studio visits, the Bucks, the two galleries he's involved with, and what it's like managing studio spaces (with a bizarre story about two tenants)— IG: @kthnlsn— keithcnelson.com— Recorded 12/20/20

Nicholas (painting/drawing) invites Aidan and Kyle into his studio to check out his works in progress, and the three talk about Nick's turbulent upbringing that guided him towards an art career, his college development, solo shows and recent publications, and everything else from sparkling water hierarchies to cages in an attic — IG: @ns.perry — nsperry.com — Recorded 12/2/20

Matt (printmaking/journalism) invites Aidan and Kyle into his studio to discuss his printmaking practice as well as his podcast Studio Sessions (2012-2014), which had a similar structure to Artists We Know — IG: @mlkuhlman — mattkuhlman.com — http://bigredandshiny.org/?s=studio+sessions — Recorded 11/29/20

Taylor (multimedia) returns in person to talk with Aidan and Kyle about his book Pathetic and Sad: Anthology I — IG: @taylorispatheticandsad — patheticandsad.com — Recorded 11/17/20

We hadn't seen each other in a hot minute so we caught up and talked about everything going on — IG: @artistsweknow — Recorded 11/15/20

Shane (painting) talks with Aidan and Kyle about his 20+ years as a painter and the evolution of his work — IG: @shanewalshpaintings — shanewalshpaintings.com — Recorded 10/25/20

Kelsey (tattoo) joins Aidan and Kyle for the Halloween episode to talk about her stick & poke tattoo practice, backgammon, favorite Halloween movies, road trips, McDonald's, and more — IG: @kelpokes— Recorded 10/27/20

Nobody (street art) joins Aidan and Kyle for this International Artists Day episode to discuss anonymity in art, the psychology of art and the importance of positive messages and mantras, art philosophy, and plenty of other art-related topics — Recorded 10/19/20

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Today we talked about melatonin and sleep, screen time, AI-generated faces, mall food, duvets, bunk beds, ice cream...are you sick of us yet — IG: @artistsweknow

Derrick (printing) chats with Aidan and Kyle about his history in printing including his involvement with an infamous Milwaukee event; the three also talk about iPhone screen time, cereal and ice cream preferences, favorite water, masks, Planet of the Apes, and everything in-between — Recorded 10/14/20

Live from the mobile studio, we chopped it up solo today because there's a surge in cases apparently...all the usual nonsensical banter in this episode, stay safe and healthy everyone — IG: @artistsweknow — Recorded 10/11/20

Becky (author) drops by to talk about her book This Road Must Go Somewhere (and other things I told myself) which deals with loss and mental health; the three also discuss produce delivery, fry bread, a stolen car, the fate of Lime scooters, and a '79 Gerring conversion van named SteVAN — IG: @becky_franzel, @beckysquestforreason — www.beckysquestforreason.com — Recorded 10/6/20

Aidan and Kyle with a short episode this afternoon since we're not recording with a guest until later tonight...happy October 4th to everyone — IG: @artistsweknow — Recorded 10/4/20

Payton (photography) rejoins Aidan and Kyle to talk about his journey to Minneapolis during the George Floyd protests/riots, and a trip to Kenosha immediately after the shooting of Jacob Blake — IG: @p.8.o.n — Recorded 9/29/20

Josh (music) invites Aidan and Kyle over to talk about what's changed for him in the last six months and his new podcast, and the trio enjoys a fireworks celebration a few minutes in — Bandcamp: https://breathingspell.bandcamp.com — The Deconditioning: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gtf9Hga0oZdjrxHuoFRLi?si=CXFB_uNeTOGnGErmqRyU4g — Recorded 9/15/20

Jacob (documentary filmmaking) joins Aidan and Kyle to talk about his seven-day uncut and uninterrupted GoPro documentation of life during quarantine — IG: @jacob.erdmann — 7 Days: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH3jXu62c3_Bog2QAnyCVwF91hgMOIxiP — Recorded 9/22/20

Jacob (jewelry) invites Aidan and Kyle to his studio to talk about gemstones, types of jewelry, school in Tennessee, commissions and contract work, and the local jewelry scene — IG: @shakennbakejake — Recorded 9/20/20

Ian (painting/drawing) returns to the podcast to chat about anything and everything unrelated to art — IG: @ianizard — Recorded 9/15/20

We're back...thanks for sticking with us — IG: @artistsweknow — Recorded 9/6/20

Zach (music) calls in to talk about gardening during the pandemic, bass guitar, the Grateful Dead and the psychology behind jam bands, Take-Out Lasagna, and bands JJ Fall Train and Seaside Zoo — IG: @chooktk, @seasidezooband — Recorded 4/8/20

Taylor (music/multimedia) calls in to talk about his musical process, bands he played in, a recording studio in the back of a mental health clinic, fatherhood, Giannis t-shirts, and his two weird sons — IG: @taylorispatheticandsad — patheticandsad.com — Recorded 3/28/20

Phoenix (painting/drawing) joins remotely to talk current events, time at MIAD, early sculptures inspired by hair, vinyl cuts, paintings, and also teaches us how to make a collaged monotype — IG: @phoenixisphoenixisphoenix — phoenixbrown.com — Recorded 3/26/20

Meg (painting/drawing) joins Aidan and Kyle remotely to talk about life indoors during quarantine, the impact the virus has had on her final year of college, girlhood, early 2000's nostalgia, and the 2020 Grilled Cheese Grant — IG: @nutmargaret — grilledcheesegrant.com — Recorded 3/22/20

Back with another update regarding the status of the podcast, the virus can't stop us. Essentially, the format for season two of the podcast will be Skype interviews. This isn't permanent, but it's indefinite — Recorded 3/19/20

This virus is affecting everyone in some way, shape or form and the podcast isn't immune; we have to take a temporary hiatus from recording but big emphasis on temporary — Recorded 3/15/20 in a car

This episode consists solely of philosophical banter between Neil, Aidan, and Kyle with almost no talk of Neil's art.....Philosophers We Know? (Disclaimer: none of us went to school for philosophy) — Recorded 3/8/20

Jake (music) comes on to talk about music history, touring the United States in a band, traveling the world to teach, and Modelo vs. Corona — IG: @bottle_of_ghosts, @wolveswithvirginiaofficial, @saucehoundsband — Recorded 3/1/20

Grant (film/video) comes on to talk about how Shrek Retold came together, turning Shrekfest into a reality, and his latest project, Sonic Reborn — IG: @the3gi — https://www.youtube.com/user/3GI — Recorded 3/1/20

Pablo (fashion) tells Aidan and Kyle about life in Venezuela, collaborating with Simon on a clothing line, fashion shows, the importance of Kanye's seventh solo album, and sauce hounds at Chick-fil-A — IG: @vansphd, @views414 — viewsclothingco.com — Recorded 2/23/20

Jenna (painting/drawing) joins Aidan and Kyle to talk about solo show deadlines, process, tiny purses, and the late Robin Williams — IG: @jenna.j.y — jennayoungwood.com — Recorded 2/23/20

Josh (music) comes on to talk about the pros and cons of being a touring musician and tells other stories of world travels — IG: @josh__uwa — Bandcamp: breathingSpell — Recorded 2/9/20

Natalie (painting/drawing) takes Aidan and Kyle on a journey through India, talks about her Sassy Cow mural and details other recent work — IG: @nat_atouille_ — Recorded 2/9/20

Seren (painting/drawing & sculpture) joins Aidan and Kyle to discuss her sculptures, bubblegum, the Venice Biennale, and the future of art — IG: @serenswork — Recorded 2/7/20

Ian (painting/drawing) talks over lemon Oreos about art philosophy, artwork being held hostage in customs, sodium headaches, and a multitude of other topics — IG: @ianizard — Recorded 2/7/20

Seraphina (digital art) hangs out with Aidan and Kyle and tells them about her graphic designs in the Student Union, commissioned tattoos, and a pet raccoon — IG: @s.z.a.r.t — Recorded 2/2/20

Payton (photography) talks about fashion photography, VHS recording, Coronavirus, and the number 888 — IG: @p.8.o.n — Recorded 2/2/20

Dominic (photography) tells Aidan and Kyle about his photo edits, SpongeBob shoes, and a trip to Miami — IG: @nejiisbaee — Recorded 1/26/20

Grace (sculpture) joins Aidan and Kyle to talk about sculpture, environmentally-friendly art, and McDonald's — IG: @perpendiculate — Etsy: GraceMakesIt — Recorded 1/26/20

Gloria (painting/drawing & interior design) hangs out with Aidan and Kyle to discuss her stolen bus shelter decal, interior design in the MIAD Union, and favorite pizza — IG: @santoskahlo — Recorded 1/19/20

Peter (blacksmithing) chats with Aidan and Kyle about functional art, the fragility of blacksmithing, and homemade bread — IG: @peterjamescreations — Recorded 1/19/20

Aidan and Kyle talk about sacrifice, Bitcoin, and other topics in the first solo episode — IG: @artistsweknow — Recorded 1/12/20

Thomas (multimedia) joins Aidan and Kyle for a poetry reading and other miscellaneous discussion — IG: @thomaskrajna_artist — Recorded 12/15/19

Katy (painting/drawing) talks to Aidan and Kyle about all things art related in the first episode — IG: @_katy_paints_ — Recorded 11/17/19