The Art of Arting

For the 50th episode of Art of Arting, Matt brought in his most prolific artistic collaberator, Ian Skalski. They talk about the history and methods of their partnership (Cascade Up), Ian talks about volume and the effect that ease of use has on art, and they also talk about a Vermeer masterpiece, The Little Street.

Matt sits down with Rob Blake and they have a familiar and fun chat. They get into working in the True Crime/Documentary space, prioritizing your work/art/life balance and they also talk about the mysterious land art installation, The Utah Monolith You hear more from Rob, you can listen to Strange Phenomenon a documentary podcast 

Matt Weir sits down for a portrait and a chat. Matt and Matt talk about how the specter of death affects art, they talk about the creative management of the WWE, and they also talk about one of the first pieces in horror history, Saturn Devouring his Son

Matt sits down with Nick Wiger! Matt and Nick talk about the creative community from their time working at Funny or Die, They talk about video games as the center of creativity in our current society, and they also talk about the Thomas Gainsborough painting Blue Boy

Great conversation here with Marissa Strickland. This wide ranging talk gets into the different phases or seasons of one's artistic life, the physiology of experiencing art, and Marissa tells her story of encountering The Dance by Henri Matisse for the first timeSee more of Marissa's work at https://marissastrickland.com/

Matt sits down with Dave Schilling as they talk about the creativity of suit fashion, the artistic merits of pinball, and Dave also talks about a famous Ed Ruscha painting

Game Designer Jeeyon Shim joins the podcast and gives Matt an incredible conversation about game design including their version of 'keepsake games,' how to manage success and avoid an infinite growth mindset, and Jeeyon also shares a Wendell Berry poem 'The Peace of Wild Things'See more of Jeeyon Shim's work at https://www.patreon.com/jeeyonshim

Matt sits down with painter Todd Lanam. They talk about getting ego out of the way of painting, the merits of George W Bush's paintings, and Todd also introduces Matt to Nursery by Chris RussellSee Todd's work at toddlanam.com/

Andrea Listenberger joins the pod and has a great talk with Matt about her battle against gatekeeping, how to create a big exciting art piece through writing, and they also talk about Edward Hoppers famous 'Nighthawks' paintingIf you liked this podcast, check out Andrea (and Matt) on Get it Again: A Wrestling Podcast

Matt sits down with Robert Chan and get into a great personal discussion about how an artist changes over time. Can the wisdom of experience trounce the fiery passion of youth? The answers here are challenging, but illuminating. Robert also talks to Matt about a large scale Murakami painting.

Matt Mazany talks to Spring Break Super-artist Ian Pfaff. They talk about balancing art jobs with personal creativity, Ian compares being artistic with being athletic, and Ian also talks about the ultra-violent diorama F**king HellSee more of Ian's work at www.ianpfaff.com/

Excellent talk with a true art head Nadia Osman. Matt and her discuss how to integrate art into common discourse, they further the AoA feud with Jeff Koons, and Nadia has a lively discussion with Matt about Chris Burden's Metropolis ii

Matt Interviews Photographer and LA comedy producer Mandee Johnson. A densly packed informative episode about LA comedy and the community that fostered it, a good conversation about what makes a good photo and a good portrait, and Mandee introduces Matt to the evocotive imagry of Anja Niemi See more of Mandee's work at mandeejohnson.com

Matt Mazany brings on frequent collaberator Ross Buran. They get into some details of the McDonalds project, they talk about sitting on a creative idea vs rushing it out, and they also talk about Tod Lanam's oil painting Measuring Up

Matt sits down with Make Up and Creature VFX artist Leigh Mader. Matt and Leigh talk about what makes Halloween so appealing aesthetically, the balance needed to make a great creature make up, and Leigh brings in Terry Wolfinger's Creature From the Black Lagoon, but there is a TWIST!See more of Leigh's work at @Leighartistry on Instagram

Matt sits down with Todd Fasen and they have a heated discussion about museums, The Dutch Renaissance, specifically Rembrandt's The Night Watch and Vemeer's The Milk Maid  See Todd's improv group at twitch.tv/convoyimprov

Matt sits down with  Stephen Loh (Malt Couture, Get it Again) and they talk about being on another podcast together, Stephen gives some museum secrets from working at the Norton Simon Museum, and Stephen and Matt have an all out brawl over Constantin Brancusi's 'Bird in Space'

Matt talks with photographer Clay Larsen about a upcoming photoshoot. Listen how Matt approaches a creative collaboration. Also interesting to hear the balance between the drive for practical purposes and the need to make things creatively interesting If you want see more of Clay Larsen's work, visit www.claylarsen.net/

A very high energy talk with Writer Nick Mandernach. Matt gets pushy about wanting Nick to paint, as Nick LOVES art. Lots of spirted discussion about creating and enjoying art here. Nick also talks about Sennon William's provocative watercolor, Words Don't Mean Much

Matt Mazany sits down with painter Emily Pfaff. Emily and Matt talk about some of the finer points in oil painting, how to balance life and art, and also they discus David Park's Male Nude in ShowerSee Emily's work at www.emilypfaff.com/

Matt Mazany talks with photographer Clay Larsen. They discuss photography being a multipart process, Talking about thinking of an art career as a whole, and they also talk about Raymond Pettibon's No Title (But the sand)See more of Clay's work at www.claylarsen.net

Matt Talks with wrestler and deep thinker Christopher Scoville (Jimmy Jacobs). They talk about writing for the WWE, Creating a balance of relatability and weirdness, and they go down the metaphysical rabbit hole discussing René Magritte's The Treachery of Images

This high spirited conversation between Matt and comedian Alana Johnston ranges from talking about confidence in art, to using art as a means for self care. Alana also talks about Song of the Lark by Jules BretonListen to Alana Johnston on her own podcast,  Self Esteem Party

Matt sits down with writer and director Cody Ziglar. Cody talks about the responsibility of writing for big IPs, finding the kid in yourself to make art for, and they also talk about Fallen Angel, and how hot Lucifer isCheck out Cody's work on Miles Morales:Spiderman #25 and Siege Society #1 

Writer and Comic creator Joe Cabello talks with Matt about being a low-brow snob, How to create for an audience, and also talks about the erotic woodblock painting 'The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife'See Joe's work at https://www.patreon.com/joecabello/posts

Matt sits down with Filmmaker Monk Henshaw and we talk all sides of filmmaking and art, from the base and commercial, to the nourishing and important. Monk talks about not having a choice to make art personal while Matt deals with the walls in his artistic process. There is also an excellent discussion of the Agnès Varda film 'The Gleaners and I'

Artist and Photographer Pixy Liao talks with Matt and special co-host Lilan Bowden. Pixy shares her insight on her work and talks with Matt and Lilan about her desire to create an artistically potent, and fun, lifestyle. During the interview Matt paints a portrait that leaves everyone amused. If you are in the New York area, see Pixy's show 'Your Gaze Belongs to Me' at Fotografiska 

Matt Mazany sits down with Jacob Reed to talk about Art and the design inherent in art. Matt learns some things about JAcob that he never knew, and this wide ranging conversation is engaging. Jacob also talks about We Feel Fine, a digital art piece. 

Matt Mazany's level of artistic prowess is challenged by a super talented Cartoonist, David Kantrowitz. There was no actual challenge, just lively conversation while Matt worked with Oil paints as a challenge. Davi'd Katrowitz talks to Matt about Ed Ruscha's 'Oof'

Matt and Lilan have a great conversation about art and creating a playlike atmosphere when it comes to creative work. Lilan talks about a fascinating photgrapher, Pixie Lau. Matt is very nervous about his portrait of Lilan. What does she think about it?

Amos Vernon, along with being the composer of the Art of Arting theme music, is a great conversationalist and lover of art. Matt and Amos talk about working on different art disciplines, the transience of art, and they get into a no unconfrontational discussion of Andrew Goldsworthy

Matt paints Joe HArtzler while they catch up on an incredible project/lifestyle change that Joe is going through. Joe moved from Los Angeles, bought a house in Ohio and is documenting the restoration of the house as well as the extreme cultural shift. Check out Joe's Journey at https://www.patreon.com/joehartzler

Matt has a great conversation With Cinematographer Carissa Dorson. They talk about some of the joys of filmmaking, What a photographer can bring to a photo, and they also talk about Todd Hido's photo, 1447. Carissa Dorson has a photo book called Conversations With Dad you can order at https://www.carissadorson.com/conversationswithdad

Matt talks to his Aunt about the history of art in his family, how much expression can happen in a single line, and they talk about Pablo Picasso's 'Two Lovers'

Julie Brister Sits down for a portrait and talks to Matt about the New York Art scene in the 90s, what makes improv so special, and also tells Matt about large scale art installation 'The Earth Room'

Matt's sister Gina Mazany sits down for an early morning portrait. She talks being a professional fighter and an artist, have a child like approach to art, and they also discuss Damien Hirst's shark artwork displayed at a Vegas Casino

Wilder Smith joins the podcast to get her portrait while her and Matt talk about creative partnerships, What forest art would be like, and they also discuss Henry Fuseli's spooky painting 'The Nightmare'

Matt sits down with Winston Carter and gets into some great conversation while a portrait gets made. Can food be art? Does story matter in movies? Winston also tells Matt about a site specific art piece called DOMUS. 

Matt Talks with writer Mark Rennie, They discuss how BIG artwork is impressive, ghosts, and they also talk about Andrew Wyath's painting 'Christina's World'

Matt paints Jon Millstein as They talk about Knowing when it's time to execute an idea, whether Raffi was a good fighter or not, and they also discuss Fransisco Goya's 'A Witches Sabbath'Music by Amos VernonLogo by Kori McKreary 

Joan Ford sits down to chat and get a portrait. We talk references in art, comedy meant for connection, and we also talk about Chuck Jones' animated short "What's Opera Doc?"

Ele Woods sits down with Matt for a great conversation. We talk about artistic families, Gardening and quiliting as fine art, and we discuss Bisa Butler's incredible "The Princess" 

Matt talks to Shannon Joy Rodgers. We get deep into filmmaking in LA, The artistry of the skate scene, working on yourself, and we also discuss Jason Martin's "Pangea" 

Esau Hamadanyan sits down for a Portrait with Matt Mazany. Esau talks about that early bit of validation, finding a creative crew and we discuss James Turrell's Shallow Space Constructions

We sit down with Comedian and Actor Sarah Claspell. We talk about being a fan of art, whether Bob Ross is "good," and we talk about the incredible Cindy Sherman Photograph "Untitled #96"

We talk with Comedian and Actor, Madeline Wager. We talk about how they create their amazing characters as well as get a little "woo woo" about your duty as an artist. We also discuss Nick Cave's incredible sculpture "TM13"

Chad Damiani sits for a portrait and talks to us about growth in your art form, the history of clowning, and much more. He also talks to us about Salvador Dali's piece "Daddy Long Legs" 

Cait Raft sits down and talks with us about the nerve to be an artist, avoiding artistic blocks, and much more. They also discusses Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain"

Matt screwed this podcast up! However it was made beautiful by Sethward who talked about embracing mistakes, finding an artist community, and much more. Sethward also talks about contemporary surrealist artist Bruno Pontiroli.

TV Writer and Internet Prankmaster comes on and talks about growing up with an artist for a mother, Finding different phases in his work, and much more. We also discuss Chris Burden's short film "Shoot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwh-XMFMp8U