Podcasts about artist profiles

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Colorado Springs Artist, Jes Moran. Jes discusses her engagement with art as a child, growing up in Wisconsin, altering clothes & studying apparel design, her compulsion to make, loving process, having an intentional art practice the past five years, creative ideas, some of the other creative pursuits that she explored before doing the work she does now, being self-taught, learning to trust herself, her process, being fearless, quilts, sewing, what art does for her, letting go, her older work, titles, negative space, abstract art, experimentation & exploration, finding her voice, writing, space, memories, family, vulnerability, self-doubt, routine, sacrifices, potato chips, color, her new work, her show at Auric in June, being seen & valued, the support of her family, the Colorado Springs art community, and her idea of perfect happiness.Join us for a wonderful conversation with Jes Moran!Check out Jes Moran's exquisite work at www.jesmoran.comFollow Jes Moran on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/jesdmoran/ - @jesdmoranJes' exhibition “Seam Shift: painting through construction” will be on display at Auric Gallery through the month of June. Opening reception June 5th.  For more information go to www.auricgallery.comSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

4/29/26Episode SummaryThis episode explains how to build scalable, dynamic web pages without coding, duplicating templates, or using third-party apps.The Core Concept: While metafields add single data points to existing products, metaobjects are standalone data structures (e.g., an "Artist Profile" with a name, bio, and photo). By enabling Metaobject Pages, you design just one theme template, and Shopify automatically generates a unique web page for every new entry you create.Best Use Cases: Perfect for structured, repeatable content like recipes, brand ambassador profiles, designer bios, or store locations.When to Avoid: Don't use them for simple product add-ons, constantly changing content, or storing large raw files like PDFs.How it Works: Define the metaobject in the Shopify admin, enable the "web pages" feature, add your content entries, and use "Dynamic Sources" in the Theme Editor to map your data to standard page sections.Launch Tips: Before going live, ensure entries are set to "Active," manually map your SEO titles and descriptions, and verify the new URLs are in your sitemap.Show LinksIndex page Liquid tutorial - https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/how-to-create-an-index-list-for-metaobject-pagesShopify Translate & Adapt app - https://apps.shopify.com/translate-and-adaptDatify - https://apps.shopify.com/datifyVideo & Transcripthttps://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-184-metaobject-pages-building-custom-dynamic-web-pages-in-shopify

This week, Wes and Todd sit down with Canadian Contemporary Fine Artist and Illustrator, Gary Taxali. Gary discusses how his style doesn't differ between his personal and commercial work, business sense, work/life balance, his early career and moving to New York City, being exposed to the fine art world in New York, La Luz de Jesus Gallery, transition from illustration to the fine art world, his early engagement in art, drawing at an early age in school, the support of his family, the importance of doodling and mark making, teaching at OCAD and how it informs his work, creativity and problem solving, voice and personal style, philosophy of his creativity, trusting yourself and the process, confidence, play being the essence of creativity, having the support of music, Mississippi Delta Blues, feeding his soul, the Russian Avant Garde, connecting to people through art, his style and how it has evolved, the Fleischer Brother, Mad magazine, how he found inspiration from Depression era America, his political art, the Library of Congress acquiring some of his work, not self-editing, tattoos, charity, using old textbook pages to create on, process over work, being a working Artist, classical Indian music, spontaneity, rolling the dice of your creativity, embracing the flaws, working with musicians creating album covers and concert posters, Aimee Mann, his name Taxali, being commissioned by the Royal Canadian Mint to design six quarters, his children's book “This is Silly”, upcoming exhibitions, pricing art, and his parting thoughts on creativity and it's importance.Join us for a riveting and thoughtful conversation with Gary Taxali!Check out Gary's website – www.garytaxali.comFollow Gary Taxali on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/taxali/ - @taxaliFacebook – www.facebook.com/GaryTaxaliArtSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Photographer, Brian Tryon, owner of Shutter & Strum and Disruptor Gallery Art Center. Brian discusses growing up in Colorado Springs, working in education, being a student advocate for at risk students, addiction & alcoholism, his passion for photography, being an outlier, the catalyst for him to get clean & sober, the Springs DIY esthetic, skateboarding, what art does for him, being a certified addiction counselor, process, analog photography, sitting with your work, titles, street & documentary photography, mindfulness, having a living archive at the Pikes Peak Library District,, teaching at Community Prep & starting the Garfield Gallery, Shutter & Strum, Disruptor Gallery, the mission of Shutter & Strum, things he's proud of that he's been able to facilitate through Shutter & Strum, support from the community, Shutter & Strum being a community art center focusing on at risk youth, workshops, Disruptor Gallery's exhibitions, their darkroom, South Sight student art show, the skills that they teach kids, his vision for the future for Shutter & Strum, and community service. Join us for an inspirational conversation with Brian Tryon! Check out the Shutter & Strum website – www.shutterandstrum.org Follow Shutter & Strum on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/shutter_and_strum/ - @shutter_and_strumFacebook – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550347179391 Follow Brian on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/briantryon/ - @briantryonSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

This week, Wes and Todd reconnect with their friend, multidisciplinary artist, Joey Kerlin. Joey discusses beauty, ceramics, the catalyst to getting back into teaching, critical thinking, teaching philosophy, writing & reading, art weirdos, the book “Art & Fear”, imposter syndrome, literacy, Catholic churches, transubstantiation, beholding, Marina Abramoić, how teaching informs his art practice, arts & education, bean pots, boredom, vulnerability & relationships, art & loneliness, titles, the “OFF-PRINSTE” exhibition, borders, birds & women, chairs, divergent vs. convergent thinking, the “Black Ink” fundraiser, this year's “Hearsay” exhibition and the piece he's submitting, and the challenges & virtues of being an Artist.Join us for a thought provoking conversation with Joey Kerlin!Follow Joey Kerlin on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/radiusstudios/ - @radiusstudios See Joey's work in person at these exhibitions; OFF-PRINSTE – March 3rd – April 26thThe People's Building9995 E. Colfax AvenueAurora, CO 80010Secondary Reception: April 3rd, 5pm - 8pm Black Ink – a fundraiser for Mo' Print – Month of Printmaking Colorado@moprintcoloradoSaturday, April 4th, 6pm – 11pmHigh Dive Denver7 S. BroadwayDenver, CO 80223All prints - $10  Hear/Say – Groundbreaking Art Exhibition Exploring the Effects of High-Concentration Cannabis May 29th - May31st, 2026Center for Creativity200 Matthews StreetFort Collins, CO 80524Opening reception – May 29th, 6pm – 8pm  June 5th – June 26th, 2026Cottonwood Center for the Arts427 E. Colorado AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80903Opening reception – June 5th, 6pm – 8pmSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Annie Geimer & David Moke. Annie & David discuss their experience in the music industry before joining the Denver Theatre district, how that experience informs what they do now as curators & producers of art events, their strengths in their working relationship, Bob Sagat & John Stamos, “Weird Al” Yankovic, the Denver Theatre District's history & it's mission, programming, Artcade, stipends, the District being innovators, Understudy, exhibitions, being experimental, the expansion of the Denver Theatre District, Night Lights Denver, Night Lights history & logistics, costs involved, Night Lights locations, curation, paying Artists, submissions, the Jann Haworth mural, “Catalysts”, and what the future holds for the Denver Theatre District.Check out the Denver Theatre District's website at www.denvertheatredistrict.com to find out more about Understudy, Night Lights Denver and all the cool things that the Denver Theatre District facilitates.Follow the Denver Theatre District, Understudy & Night Lights Denver on social media:Denver Theatre District - Instagram - www.instagram.com/denvertheatredistrict/ - @denvertheatredistrictUnderstudy – Instagram - www.instagram.com/understudy_denver/ - @understudy_denverNight Lights Denver – Instagram – www.instagram.com/night_lights_denver/ - @night_lights_denverSend a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Photographer, Bailey Russel. Bailey talks about teaching photography at the University of Wyoming, his art related experience before teaching, wet plate collodion, getting his M.A. from NYU in conjunction with the International Center of Photography, Vera Lutter, what made him want to become a photographer, Emmet Gowin, camera obscuras & the process, the Sesquicentennial Colorado River Exploring Expedition, his trailer camera, chemigrams, cyanotypes & his series on energy production, and his solo exhibition, “Western Extraction”, at Bitfactory Gallery.Join us for an informative and fascinating conversation with Bailey Russel!Check out Bailey's work at his website https://baileyrussel.wordpress.comFollow Bailey on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/bailey_russel/ - @bailey_russel Check out Bailey's solo exhibition, “Western Extraction”, at Bitfactory Gallery through March 14th, 2026For more information go to www.bitfactory.netSend a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Rick Dallago. Rick discusses being a self-described snarky “Norman Rockwell”, social media & narcissism, cell phones, being present, selfies, not overthinking things, intuition, when the magic happens, narrative, the catalyst for him to move to Colorado, his life in film, being industrious & making opportunity, being a Producer, how the film industry has changed, how being a Producer equates to solving problems as a visual artist, teaching art, being known as the Obama guy, the Denver Art Society, creativity & ideas, connecting to the art community, being pro-active in you art life, advice to young artists, art databases, “Banana Split”, art appropriation, his evolution as an artist, rejection & self-doubt, feeding the soul, retirement, having purpose, art classes & workshops, the Avalon Art Fest, saying “Yes”, and the show he's put together at the A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad. Join us for fantastic conversation with Rick Dallago!Check out Rick's work at his website www.rickdallago.comFollow Rick on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/rickdallago/  -  @rickdallagoFacebook - www.facebook.com/rickdallagoartistCheck out the exhibition, “So On & So Forth, A Celebration of the Idiosyncratic”, at the A.R. Mitchell Museum, March 5th – April 30th, 2026. Send a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.OverviewHosts: Infinite and BrickGuest: Jonathen Whitford, Founder, CEO, Artist & HostFocus: Jonathen's journey from a banking assistant manager to a software entrepreneur, artist, and the founder of Karaoverse; his creative vision, the mission behind Karaoverse, and how he blends technology, entertainment, and community to empower local artists and hosts.Tone: Honest, imaginative, and forward-thinking as Jonathen shares personal and professional insights.What you'll hearArtist and entrepreneur profile**: A look into Jonathen Whitford as an artist and as a founder, with context available on his Artist Profile.Karaoverse origin and evolution**: How a banking career, karaoke hosting, and a passion for software engineering converged into a free, end-to-end ecosystem for local entertainment.Product and mission depth**: An inside view of Karaoverse's features—customizable profiles, booking systems, integrated calendars, free marketing tools, a map-based event finder, invoicing, contracts, and the artist job board—designed to connect artists, hosts, venues, DJs, performers, and patrons.Platform philosophy**: Why Karaoverse exists as a free, inclusive space intended to equalize opportunity for the local entertainment community.Playful to practical balance**: The balance between creative ambition and practical tools that support real-world gigs and opportunities.Music ecosystem and discoverability**: Discussion on Apple Music and Spotify playlist integration for artists to showcase their work, with emphasis on how Karaoverse supports discovery and opportunities for performers.For listeners who want to explore moreFurther reading**: Jonathen Whitford Artist Profile for more on the artist's work and background.Karaoverse overview**: About Karaoverse for a general understanding of the platform, its purpose, and its growing ecosystem.Tech-meets-entertainment**: The intersection of software engineering, entrepreneurship, and live entertainment in building community-driven tools.Why listenAn insightful conversation with a multi-haceted creator who blends artistry with technology to empower the local arts scene.A candid look at switching careers and building a platform that aims to democratize opportunities in entertainment.Inspiration for creators who want to leverage tech to streamline and amplify their craft.Release date: 2-18-26Duration: Approximately 96 minutesSupport the show

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Lauren Tresp, Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Southwest Contemporary Magazine. Lauren discusses her background and education, moving to Santa Fe, working in galleries, spirituality and religion, artificial intelligence, art criticism and writing, critical thinking, The Magazine and the genesis of Southwest Contemporary, challenges and costs of running a magazine, membership and it's perks, workshops, readership, Southwest Contemporary's mission, staff, the Southwest region that the magazine covers, the importance of journalism, the accomplishments of Southwest Contemporary that she's most proud of, and the vision of Southwest Contemporary's future.Join us for a magnificent conversation with Lauren Tresp!Read articles, become a member, and find out about exhibitions and events in the Southwest region at the Southwest Contemporary website –www.southwestcontemporary.com Follow Southwest Contemporary on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/swcontemporary/ - @swcontemporaryFacebook - www.facebook.com/swcontemporarySend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd sit down with Hayley Schneider, owner of SeeSaw Art Gallery. Hayley discusses her background and early love of art, South Dakota, the catalyst for the opening or SeeSaw, the work that it takes to run a gallery, Englewood, the name SeeSaw for the gallery, SeeSaw's mission, Second Saturdays, exhibitions SeeSaw has presented, kind of work SeeSaw shows, how she finds Artists, her business model, current Artists she represents, what she looks for in new Artists, the challenges she's faced as a new gallery, SeeSaw Projects, pricing, art being for everyone, what art does for her, advice for collectors, studio visits, curation, selling art, elements of what she likes & dislikes about running a gallery, mentors, her vision for SeeSaw, SeeSaw's current exhibition “In Plain Sight: a celebration of Black cowboys, Artist talks, what people don't understand about running a gallery, lessons learned from running a gallery, advice to someone that wants to open a gallery, advice to Artists of how to approach galleries, networking, promotion, working with collectors, selling art online, Artist/Gallery relationships and upcoming exhibitions.Check out the SeeSaw Art Gallery website – www.seesawgallery.comFollow SeeSaw on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/seesaw.artgallery/  -  @seesaw.artgalleryFacebook - www.facebook.com/SeeSawArtGallerySend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

A documentary film celebrating the work, wit and wisdom of internationally acclaimed glass paperweight artist Paul J. Stankard. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41122]

A documentary film celebrating the work, wit and wisdom of internationally acclaimed glass paperweight artist Paul J. Stankard. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41122]

Send us a textThis week Art Wank met Rhonda Davis, Curator of Macquarie University Gallery, and Kon Gouriotis, curator and editor of Artist Profile magazine. They recently curated an exhibition at Macquarie Gallery titled Australian Abstraction. We spoke with them about their thinking behind the exhibition, how they chose the artists involved, and the Macqaurie university Art Collection. 'The Australian Abstraction exhibition series continues its exploration of the evolving nature of abstraction within the Australian context. This second stage retraces the diversity, episodic developments, and layered narratives that have shaped abstraction as an enduring force in Australian art.What began as an international movement has been reconfigured and transformed by artists working within the unique socio-political, cultural, and environmental conditions of this country.Sophie Cape, Julia Davis & Lisa Jones in collaboration, Helen Eager, Louise Forthun, Dale Frank, Michael Goss, Gary Gregg, Sean Hogan, Michael Johnson, Kirtika Kain, Donald Laycock, Ian Milliss, Kyle Murrell, NOT, Louise Olsen, Ana Pollak, Jeannette Siebols, Aida Tomescu, Savanhdary Vongpoothorn and Chris WiseCurated by Rhonda Davis and Kon Gouriotis'About the collection at Macquarie University - 'Our collection adorns the entire campus with artwork on display in the library, the faculties, the hospital, the clinics, and the administration buildings, where staff, students and visitors collectively encounter art as part of the everyday life of Macquarie's expansive campus.The paintings and sculptures add robust vitality, freshness and bursts of colour to the physical environment of the campus − its visual presence is certainly much felt, discussed and enjoyed.'

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Mixed Media Folk Artist, Cal Duran. Cal discusses his artistic journey, being woven, mentors, how he handles rejection, Meow Wolf, clay, honoring his ancestors, color, altars, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), spirit, Ojo de Dios (Eye of God), installations, Casa Bonita, and the mantra he lives by.Join us for a compelling conversation with Cal Duran! Check out Cal's work at his website – www.artbycal.comFollow Cal on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/volarduran/ - @volarduranFacebook - www.facebook.com/cal.duran.5Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Printmaker, Deborah Mitchell. Deborah discusses the fire that destroyed her studio in 2020, her formative years in Massachusetts, travel and what it does for her and her art practice, motorcycles, her early work, her exhibition “Flower and Flame" at the Dahl Arts Center, and her idea of perfect happiness.Check out Deborah's work at her website – www.deborahmitchellartist.com Follow Deborah on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/deborahmitchellartist @deborahmitchellartistFacebook - www.facebook.com/DeborahMitchellArtist Check out Deborah's exhibition, “Flower and Flame” at the Dahl Arts Center through November 15th, 2025 - www.thedahl.orgSend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Emily Wilson interviews artist Julio Cesar Morales. Julio discusses his journey from Tijuana to San Francisco, his influences from social movements, music, and literature, and his interdisciplinary approach to art. The conversation explores his exhibitions "My America" at Gallery Wendy Norris and "Ojo" at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis, both focusing on themes of migration, borders, and immigrant experiences.Julio shares stories behind his watercolor series inspired by real-life attempts to cross the US-Mexico border, and reflects on the symbolism of twins and portals in his work. He also talks about his collaborations in sound art, the importance of music in his creative process, and the impact of community and social justice on his art. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about art, migration, and the power of storytelling.About Artist Julio Cesar Morales:Julio César Morales employs a range of media and visual strategies to explore issues of migration, underground economies, and labor, on personal and global scales. He works by whatever means necessary: in a series of watercolor illustrations, Morales diagramed means of human trafficking in passenger vehicles, while in other projects he employed the DJ turntable, neon signs, the historical reenactment of a famous meal, or the conventions of an artist-run gallery to explore social interaction and political perspectives.Julio's artwork has been shown at venues internationally, including; the Lyon Biennale, France; Istanbul Biennale, Turkey; Los Angeles County Art Museum, Los Angeles; Singapore Biennale, Singapore; Frankfurter Kunstverein, Frankfurt, Germany; Prospect 3, New Orleans; SFMOMA, San Francisco; Perez Art Museum, Miami; Museo Tamayo, Mexico City; Museo del Barrio, New York City; The UCLA Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, Davis; and Gallery Wendi Norris, San Francisco, amongst others. His work is in private and public collections including MoMA, New York; The Los Angeles County Art Museum, Los Angeles; The Kadist Foundation, San Francisco and Paris; The San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Deutsche Bank, Germany; and The Office of Art in Embassies. Morales has been written about in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Artforum, Frieze, Flash Art, Art Nexus, and Art in America.Julio's Artist Profile, CLICK HERE. Follow Julio on Instagram:  @JCM_3000OJO Exhibit at the Shrem Museum of Art at UCDavis, CLICK HERE. MY AMERICA Exhibit at Gallery Wendi Norris--About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Mixed Media Painter, Jessica Loving. Jessica discusses being an introvert, working large, growing up in Conifer, traveling around the world in her youth & how it plays into her work, her early engagement with art, James Turrell & Mark Rothko, her foundation in painting, her use of tulle, creative meditation, shamanism, the use of light or absence thereof in her work, divorce and the catalyst for her latest body of work, art as understanding of experience, her work being a visual poem, the materials that she incorporated into her latest exhibition, revealing & concealing, utilizing her wedding gown & ring in this new body of work, therapy, plant medicine, her experience with ayahuasca, her shamanic journey, the thought & experiences behind each piece in “unraveling/becoming, and looking to the future for a new body of work. Join us for a compelling conversation with Jessica Loving!Check out Jessica's work at her website – www.jessicaloving.com Follow Jessica on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/jessicalovingart/@jessicalovingartFacebook - www.facebook.com/StudioLovingExperience Jessica's exhibition, “unraveling/becoming”, at SeeSaw Art Gallery, currently on display through Sunday, October 19th, 2025 - www.seesawgallery.comSend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Sean Anetsberger, The Art Coach. Sean discusses where his journey with art began, expressing himself through art , exposure therapy, how an incident in his youth affected his early art, painting & drawing, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, narrative, technology, expressing what comes to mind, his “Unnatural Series”, “saying yes more”, following your ideas, fears & action, memento mori, accountability, keeping his purpose at the top, the importance of Artists in society, dopamine, fragmentation, trauma & forgiveness, fear & failure, scaffolding as identity, Terence McKenna, truth, your calling being a secondary observer to your own mind, rigidity, thoughts, grief & regrets, ideas & notes, genius, originality, authenticity, scarcity mindset, his art coach offerings, creative intuition, action & artist block, exposure therapy, voice, importance of exercise, routine, things Artists could do better, manifestation, The Art Coach podcast, and his mantra that he lives by.Join us for a philosophical and enlightening conversation with Sean Anetsberger!Visit The Art Coach website to see Sean's art and his art coach offerings – www.theartcoach.comCheck out Sean's work at his website - www.seananetsberger.comFollow Sean on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/the_art_coach/@the_art_coachSend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Abstract Watercolorist, Tiffani Erdmanczyk. Tiffani discusses her earliest art memory, thinking outside the box, creativity, being an Architect, living in Seattle, moving to Colorado, her favorite Architects, exploring watercolor, being an Abstract Watercolorist, having sensory neuropathy, using salt in her watercolors, process, comfort & chaos, creating 8100 color patches, watercolor properties, teaching water color, texture, mentors, taking classes & workshops, group shows, getting into the headspace to create, NKollectiv, favorite Artists, pricing, commissions, her current exhibition “Drift”, Chat GPT, water, and balance over perfection.Join us for an illuminating and delightful conversation with Tiffani Erdmanczyk!Check out Tiffani's exquisite work at her website - www.tiffanierdmanczykart.comFollow Tiffani on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/tiffanierdmanczykart/ - @tiffanierdmanczykartFacebook - www.facebook.com/tiffanierdmanczykartCheck out Tiffani's exhibition, “Drift”, with Carol Till, at NKollectiv gallery, on display through September 28th, 2025 - www.nkollectiv.comSign up for Tiffani's Watercolor 101 class, Saturday, September 27th, at NKollectiv  - www.tiffanierdmanczykart.com/watercolor-101/watercolor-101Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Join Greg, UC Davis staff photographer, as he embarks on an 8 a.m. (or rather, 5 a.m.) photoshoot! Get a behind-the-scenes look at being a university photographer, capturing moments around campus and waking up at ungodly hours to get the perfect shot. With a whistle and a witty joke, Greg explains what it means to take professional photos. Series: "UC Davis News" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41051]

Join Greg, UC Davis staff photographer, as he embarks on an 8 a.m. (or rather, 5 a.m.) photoshoot! Get a behind-the-scenes look at being a university photographer, capturing moments around campus and waking up at ungodly hours to get the perfect shot. With a whistle and a witty joke, Greg explains what it means to take professional photos. Series: "UC Davis News" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41051]

This week, Wes and Todd talk with the Director of the movie “Commune”, Jonathan Berman. Jonathan discusses his early history growing up on the south shore of Long Island, weird jobs, Pee Wee's Playhouse, being a professor at Cal State San Marcos, his documentary “My Friend Paul”, reality tv, being a producer, “The Shvitz”, long tail, Black Bear Ranch, the catalyst to make “Commune”, Peter Coyote, rebellion, capitalism, isolation, storytelling, melding old footage with new, Producers Library Service, the magic of watching movies in a theater, art movie houses, new film business models, his current project “Gondola”, screening cuts, passion, process of making documentaries, the storytelling being in the editing, visuality, the use of music, his documentary “Calling All Earthlings”, “Commune” screenings and events, and his desert island films and filmmaker.Join us for an entertaining and compelling conversation with Jonathan Berman!Check out Commune at the website www.communethemovie.comFollow Commune on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/communethemovie/@communethemovieFacebook - www.facebook.com/communethemovie Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Painter and Gallerist, Nicole Korbe. Nicole discusses growing up in New Mexico & Oklahoma, creativity, being shy, her degree in Biology & Botany, her time working as a project manager for environmental consulting firms and how that experience plays into running a gallery, her beginnings as a painter, her pivot and jump to being a full-time Artist, cold wax & encaustic, how memory & place play into her work, process, emotion, dystopian work, cityscapes, being optimistic in dark times, her gallery Nkollectiv and its evolution, time outs & renovations, building a community of Artists, her Apis Opus and +1 shows, the catalyst for NKollectiv making its move to South Broadway, EASEL, her business model, the challenges of running a gallery, 2nd Saturdays, types of work shown at NKollectiv, her current exhibition VAST, the power of art, buying and selling art, pricing, advice to aspiring Artists, and her idea of perfect happiness.Join us for an insightful, wonderful conversation with Nicole Korbe!Check out Nicole's work at her website www.nicolekorbe.com Follow Nicole on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/nicole_korbe_art/ - @nicole_korbe_artFacebook - www.facebook.com/nicole.korbe & www.facebook.com/korbeart Check out Nicole's gallery, NKollectiv, at www.nkollectiv.comFollow NKollectiv on social media:Instagram -  www.instagram.com/nkollectiv/ - @nkollectivFacebook - www.facebook.com/nkollectivCheck out the events and offerings at EASEL – Englewood Art Studios, Events, Lessons at www.easel-co.comFollow EASEL on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/easelcoartspace/ - @easelcoartspaceFacebook - www.facebook.com/easelcoartspaceSend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

What does the life of a bizarre fifth-century monk have to offer our lives in the modern world today? This episode of the Makers and Mystics podcast explores the life and influence of Simeon Stylites, a Syrian Christian ascetic known for his extreme devotion and outlandish lifestyle of standing atop a pillar for 37 years. Stephen Roach highlights Simeon's early life, his ascetic practices, and the profound impact he had on society during his time. The discussion reveals how Simeon's unwavering commitment to prayer and his role as a public figure offers an example for how we stand atop our own pillars and digital platforms today. Join the Makers and Mystics creative collective Apply to attend The Breath and The Clay writer's retreat, November 21-23rd, in Moravian Falls, NC. Support The PodcastSend us a textSupport the show Get Tickets to The Breath and The Clay 2026 featuring Malcolm Guite, Jon Guerra, and Jonathan Pageau! March 20-22 in Winston-Salem, NC.

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist and Curator Max Kauffman. Max discusses the South Park premiere, the different work that he makes being like poems and songs, watercolor & gouache, anthropology, the cassette tape, his love of pattern, the importance of being in the head space for fun, analog, improvisation, growing up in Indiana, skateboarding, paying attention, murals, the ability of letting go, making dystopian work, Oakland, art & travel, scarcity, the Family Circus, socialization, being a presence, play & creativity, iconic Denver landmarks, memory & community spaces, Casa Bonita, neü folk, his current exhibition “City In A Garden”, birds, Dateline, and his idea of perfect happiness. Join us for a perspicacious conversation with Max Kauffman!Check out Max's website at www.wittybanterism.comFollow Max on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/wittybanterism - @wittybanterismFacebook - www.facebook.com/wittybanterism Check out Max's current exhibition:CITY IN A GARDEN: Melanie Daniels and Max KauffmanSouth Bend Museum of ArtMay 24th – August 24th, 2025https://southbendart.org Check out Max's curatorial work at the neü folk website www.neufolkshop.comFollow neü folk on Instagram - www.instagram.com/neuf0lk/ - @neuf0lkSend us a text Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textThis week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Sarah Boston. Sarah discusses the various mediums that she works in, portraiture, painting, drawing from a young age, her connection to native culture, Charlie Russell, growing up in an artistic family, the Russell museum, taking art classes with Thomas Blackshear, routine, the A.R. Mitchell museum, the Broadmoor art experience, research and doing her due diligence to be historically accurate in her work, cultural & art appropriation, her family's roots in Montana, pastels, graphite, the catalyst to becoming a professional artist, the art community of Trinidad, western art, grizzly bears, selling art, galleries, festivals, the Out West Art Show, her upcoming shows, pricing, art sales, curating “Resonance”,  her motto, and her favorite Charlie Russell painting. Join us for a wonderful conversation with Sarah Boston! Check out Sarah's website at www.sarahbostonfineart.com Follow Sarah on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/sarahbostonfineart/ - @sarahbostonfineartFacebook - www.facebook.com/SarahBostonFineArtCheck out Sarah's work in person at these upcoming shows:Kuehl Fine Art: Cody Kuehl & Sarah BostonFriday, August 1st, 2025 – Friday, August 29th 2025Opening Reception: Friday, August 1st, 5 – 8 pmhttps://armitchellmuseum.com/kuehl-fine-art Resonance 2025 – Curated by Sarah BostonFriday, October 3rd, 2025 – Friday, December 26th, 2025Opening Reception: Friday, October 3rd, 5 - 8 pmwww.armitchellmuseum.com Find Sarah's work at these fine galleries:Kuehl Fine Arthttps://armitchellmuseum.com/kuehl-fine-art Mountain Trails Galleries Sedonawww.mountaintrailssedona.com Broadmoor Gallerieswww.broadmoorgalleries.com The Plainsmen Galleryhttps://plainsmengallery.comFollow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textThis week, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer and Anti-Curator, Richard Alden Peterson. Richard discusses his introduction to photography, growing up in Santee California, writing for “The Door” and being the editor of his high school paper, shooting renowned bands for the local rock station at fifteen, GO newspaper, Illusion Light Show, art activism, art in society, being attracted to all things counterculture, Mabuhay Gardens, the early San Francisco punk scene, Search & Destroy, Bruce Conner, Val Vale, City Lights bookstore, Dada & Surrealism, Victoria's Secret & Xandria, commercial work, the evolution of the scene, Beatniks, Pink & Pearl Gallery, the diversity of the punk scene, Devo, what prompted him to move to Colorado, museum work, taxes, the formation of the Denver Tea Party, Heads of Hydra, protesting, and being an Anti-Curator.Join us for a compelling conversation with Richard Alden Peterson!Check out Richard's website at www.richardaldenpeterson.comFollow Richard on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/rpphoto/ - @rpphotoFacebook - www.facebook.com/rpphotoFollow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textThis week, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter & Illustrator, Kevin Johnson. Kevin discusses his early engagement with art, comic books, Louisville, teaching himself to draw, favorite comic book artists, school, keeping it fresh, the Army, creating and drawing during his time in the service, his journey after retiring from the Army, Comic Con, Full Sail University, the Colorado Springs art scene, Black Lion, taking time serious, graphic design, animation, Craigslist, reinventing yourself, Thomas Blackshear and mentorship, butterflies, imagination, mixed media, growing as an artist, his pencil & charcoal series, Black Art in America, the Solidarity Mobile Mural Project, social media, Flaten Art Museum, his current shows, routine, clouds, critiques, collectors, Rogue Gallery, pricing, and his advice to young artists.Join us for an inspirational conversation with Kevin Johnson!Check out Kevins' website at www.kevjart.comFollow Kevin on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/kevjart - @kevjartFacebook - www.facebook.com/KevJArt/ See Kevin's art in person at these galleries: The Vault Gallery in The Mining Exchange Hotel - www.miningexchangehotel.comExhibit runs from June 1st – August 25th, 2025 Auric Gallery - www.auricgallery.com Broadmoor Galleries - www.broadmoorgalleries.com A.R Mitchell Museum of Western Art - www.armitchellmuseum.com Black Art In America - www.blackartinamerica.comArt on tour from Illinois to D.C. “Change That Narrative” on display at the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois.Follow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textThis week, Wes and Todd sit down with photographer, Tania Kaaz. Tania discusses film photography, film soups, how she got started souping film, developing color film, the magic of film photography, how she got back into photography after a long hiatus, different effects with different substances & films, her cameras, how she chooses what substances to soup her film in, travel size bottles, double exposures, sharing knowledge, Alter Analog, favorite subject matter, polaroid, her exhibition “Beauty Out Of Mayhem”, Heads of Hydra, inspiration, trauma & the healing of art, favorite photographers, bartering, and the importance of community.Join us for a fantastic conversation with Tania Kaaz!Check out Tania's website at www.taniakaaz.comFollow Tania on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/tania_nofilter/@tania_nofilterFollow us on Instagram: @tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/ @wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/ @toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/ Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textThis week, Wes and Todd talk with visual poet, Monica Ong. Monica discusses her early journey with art, getting her MFA from RISD, integrating poetry with her visual art practice, experimentation & play, her first book “Silent Anatomies”, her poem "The Attic", sculptural types of poems, her interest in astronomy, process & evolution of the work, the blurring of boundaries & thinking outside of the box, the importance of connection, design being rooted in the lyric and narrative, her family history and how it influences her work, Buddhism and her practice, routine, balancing family and work, being an example to her son and young people, phases of the making, creating a user experience, insomnia, curiosity & questions, identity, philosophy, her new book “Planetaria”, “The Star Gazer”, asterisms,  her poem “Lunar Volvelle”, her micropress “Proxima Vera”, when it's time to publish a book , being awarded a United States Artists Fellowship, her poem " Jade Insomnia", and the importance of support.Join us for a fabulous conversation with Monica Ong!Check out Monica's work at her website -  www.monicaong.comVisit Monica's micropress, Proxima Vera, at www.proximavera.comFollow Monica on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/proximavera/@proximavera

As lead painter and art department manager for Willet Studios in Winona, Minnesota, Melissa Janda will speak about Willet's large-scale projects at the upcoming American Glass Guild Conference, being held in Mesa, Arizona, from May 22 – 24, 2025.  With 30 years of experience in the field of stained glass, Janda is adept at all aspects of stained glass production, specializing in glass painting, design and restoration work. From St. Agnes Catholic Church in Key Biscayne, Florida, to St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, Bethesda, Maryland, the results are stunning and speak for themselves. Before entering the world of stained glass, Janda received her BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, where she majored in drawing with a minor in illustration. Her professional experience with the craft first began in 1993 when she worked at Conrad Schmitt Studios, New Berlin, Wisconsin. Janda then went on to work at Jaeger Studios before leaving to manage her own studio, Melissa Janda Studios in Chicago, Illinois, and later Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for 10 years while she subcontracted work as a glass painter. During her time in Chicago, the artist also worked for a handful of studios, including Curran Glass Studio, Regina Art Glass, Glass Art and Decorative Studio, Two Fish Art Glass, and others. In 2008, Janda returned to Conrad Schmitt Studios before relocating to Winona, Minnesota, to manage Willet Studios' art department in 2014.  In addition to decades of experience, Janda offers Willet Studios a dedicated spirit to the craft, in which she is constantly striving to learn new techniques through the participation in a multitude of workshops and classes. She has a deep appreciation for the great traditions of stained glass and explains: “I have one foot firmly planted in the rich past, with the other stepping forward into the future of contemporary innovations.”  A close look at Janda's work process and unique methodology was featured in an Artist Profile for NPR. The video interview follow's Janda's process in creating a commissioned stained glass piece of art and features some of her favorite personal pieces.  https://www.pbs.org/video/broad-and-high-artist-profile-melissa-janda-stained-glass    

Pinar Yoldas, Ph.D., an artist and professor at UC San Diego, uses her background in neuroscience and architecture to create thought-provoking art that blends biology, technology, and design. Her work imagines new possibilities for a more compassionate and sustainable future, from algae-based plastics to sculptures inspired by the human brain. By exploring how human desires drive technological innovation, Yoldas challenges us to consider how creativity can shape our world. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39862]

Pinar Yoldas, Ph.D., an artist and professor at UC San Diego, uses her background in neuroscience and architecture to create thought-provoking art that blends biology, technology, and design. Her work imagines new possibilities for a more compassionate and sustainable future, from algae-based plastics to sculptures inspired by the human brain. By exploring how human desires drive technological innovation, Yoldas challenges us to consider how creativity can shape our world. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39862]

Pinar Yoldas, Ph.D., an artist and professor at UC San Diego, uses her background in neuroscience and architecture to create thought-provoking art that blends biology, technology, and design. Her work imagines new possibilities for a more compassionate and sustainable future, from algae-based plastics to sculptures inspired by the human brain. By exploring how human desires drive technological innovation, Yoldas challenges us to consider how creativity can shape our world. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39862]

Kathleen O'Mara didn't expect to win Operalia when she travelled to Mumbai for the renowned competition, but since winning first place, she's been offered roles around the world. Listen in as she discusses her journey to the competition, her experience as a member of LA Opera's Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, and her upcoming roles with Senior Director of Artistic Planning, Paul Hopper.

Artist Jeff Koons is renowned for his provocative and often kitschy sculptures that blend pop culture, consumerism, and art history. His works often feature oversized and glossy renditions of everyday objects, from balloon animals to household items, challenging the boundaries between high and low art while eliciting questions about mass production and cultural value. Koons talks with Kathryn Kanjo, director & CEO of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, about his evolution as an artist, from simple inflatable rabbits to large-scale metal sculptures. [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39155]

UC Santa Barbara professor of art Lisa Jevbratt explores the history of invasive plants through textiles and data visualization in her new exhibition, Interlopings. Series: "UC Santa Barbara News" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40208]

In this program presented by UC San Diego Library and UC San Diego History Department, hear and see the work of artists and scholars from Okinawa and Tokyo. The discussion centers around themes of nation, indigeneity, gender and militarism, with the end goal of proposing new ways of “living otherwise,” together through the power of art. Featured artists are Mayumo Inoue, associate professor of comparative literature at Hitotsubashi University, Kaori Nakasone, photographer based in Tokyo and Okinawa, and Satoko Nema, artist and adjunct instructor at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. Series: "Library Channel" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39422]

This week, Wes and Todd present a Tenet Rewind with Painter, Jeff Velarde, previously released on July 1, 2021. Jeff talks about his exposure to art as a child, how art keeps him balanced, seeing some of his favorite art masterpieces in person, working as an Art Director for Z-Axis, traveling and how it influences his painting, balancing family with work and his fine art, working large, process, commissions, his solo exhibition “City Beats, Light and Shadow” at Bitfactory, and leaves us with some advice to aspiring Artists. Check out Jeff's work at his website www.jeffvelardefineart.comFollow Jeff Velarde on social media:Instagram – www.instagram.com/jeffvelardefineart/ @jeffvelardefineart.com

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Abigail Kreuser. Abby discusses how she and her partner Gundega came up with the name for their new gallery, being a serial entrepreneur, her journey as a photographer, getting her B.F.A. at the Rochester Institute of Technology, moving back to the Springs after college, her beginnings in curation, her first gallery space, her upcoming solo exhibition, editions, collaboration, photography being a hard sell, showing all types of mediums, Artificial Intelligence, her documentary project “Lucere,” the Colorado Springs art community and it's small business community, her mission and vision for her former gallery, how the pandemic affected her, 2024, selling art, First Fridays, her curation process, how being a creator affects her curation and vice versa, tips for artists, commission, work/home balance, Curate Your Space and the services they offer, the decision and catalyst to join forces with Gundega Stevens to form Auric, the balance of their partnership, their exhibition calendar, advice for people thinking about starting a gallery, putting yourself out there, the realities of running a gallery, pricing, collectors, signing art, exhibitions that she's proud of presenting, and current and upcoming shows. Join us for a wonderful conversation with Abigail Kreuser! Check out Abigail's photography at the Auric Gallery website https://auricgallery.com/collections/browse-the-art?filter.p.vendor=Abigail+Kreuser&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte= Check out the Auric Gallery website at www.auricgallery.com Follow Auric Gallery on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/auricgallery@auricgallery Facebook - www.facebook.com/auricgallery

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Kristen Egan. Kristen discusses sourcing gourds, carving masks, New Contemporary Folk Art, the area where she lives in Pennsylvania, sense of place, other materials she incorporates into her masks and sculptures, totems, the catalyst to carve gourds, air drying paper clay, repetition & referencing past work, birds, research, process, art show titles, Alfred University, being open to new experiences, foundation, Goggleworks, Arch Enemy Arts, Instagram, the compulsion to create selling art, commissions, production, pricing, perfectionism, evolution & experimentation, work/life balance, bagpipes, weird bagpipe experiences, procrastination, being a life long learner, and collectors previews. Join us for a lovely and fun conversation with Kristen Egan!  Check out Kristen's exquisite work at her website www.kristenegan.com Follow Kristen on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/kristeneganart/@kristeneganart Facebook - www.facebook.com/kristeneganart

This week, Wes and Todd talk with A.L. Lummus, a.k.a. Amy Lummus. Lummus discusses the pandemic & how it affected her and her work, timing, Barbara Kruger, Mettle Martyr I & II, being an Advocate Artist, lessons learned in doing the work, “dog with a bone” syndrome, work/life balance, the thread that runs through the work, stories/narrative, art & carpentry, the genesis for Mettle Martyr, telling the story that's hers to tell, asking the question “is it breathing?”, research & statistics, process, the Ft. Collins Mural Project, working big, kinetic sculptures, Firehouse Art Center, her show “Spit and Splinters”, her residency, and her motto.Join us for a compelling and educational conversation with A.L. Lummus!Check out A.L. Lummus' work at her website: www.amyleelummus.comFollow A.L. Lummus on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/alummusart/@alummusart Facebook - www.facebook.com/AmyLeeLummus Check out Amy's solo exhibition, “Spit and Splinters” at the Firehouse Art Center, February 9th from 6pm-9pm in the Main Gallery.Firehouse Art Center667 4th AvenueLongmont, CO 80501www.firehouseart.org

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Ryan A. Lee. Ryan discusses being “artsy” growing up, falling in love with wide open spaces, his wife proclaiming on Facebook his new professional career as an Artist, self-esteem, his brief art education at Kansas University, being exposed to art in his youth, the influence of the pop 80's skateboard movement, landscapes, New West stories, process, reworking pieces, evolution, research and reverence photos, frustration, Americana, loneliness, darkness, humor, Cowboys & Hippies, the Coors Western, freedom of speech, trains, what art does for him, awkward humans, Edward Hopper, being a loner, mixed media, 70's cars, low brow art, sticking up for the little guy, fear & self-doubt, anger, art essays, hating Hipsters and painting Western scenes, Memento Mori Gallery, being a juror for “The Wild Bunch”, being bold, galleries, commissions, collectors, Children of the Pueblo, Art for Redemption, art in prison, road tripping, pricing, and selling art.Join us for an unequivocally frank conversation with Ryan A. Lee!  Check out Ryan's stellar work at his website www.ryanaustinlee.com Follow Ryan A. Lee on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/ryanaleeart/@ryanalee Facebook - www.facebook.com/people/Ryan-A-Lee/100075996926060/

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Printmaker, Johanna Mueller. Johanna discusses being an entrepreneur in her youth, having a strong work ethic, her art education, falling in love with printmaking, defending her work in grad school, learning to edit her criticism, finding her voice with printmaking, the printmaking community, Frogman's workshops, wood engraving, printing presses, Wonderhand Studios, Hatch Show Print, what intrigues her about printmaking, process, holy cards & playing cards, the Bible & the birth of modern pornography, the fine art of printmaking, different printmaking processes, defining printmaking, educating people about printmaking, failures, experimenting & exploration, MO'Print, the thought behind her work, Jackalopes, the Sangre de Cristos, subliminal messaging, topographic maps, Wyoming, icons, fetishes & totems, art residencies, Siqueiros, Beth Cavener, the Greeley art community, pricing, editions, collage, selling art and the importance of connection.Join us for a fascinating and exploratory conversation about printmaking with Johanna Mueller! Check out Johanna's beautiful work at her website www.johannamuellerprints.com Follow Johanna Mueller on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/johannamuellerprints/@johannamuellerprints Check out the Wonderhand Studios website at www.wonderhandstudios.comFollow Wonderhand Studios on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/wonderhandstudios/@wonderhandstudios Check out the MO'Print website for all the events and exhibition for the Month of Printmaking in Denver, March 2024 – www.moprint.org

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, André Lippard. André discusses the mediums he works in, oil painting, multi-perspective technique, his early engagement with art, his Artist grandfather, when he first started painting, stepping out of your comfort zone, his Art education at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, instructors and mentors, sculpture, his love of Japanese culture, philosophy, Alexander Calder, Chuck Parson, the Industry of Art, his vision for his Art life, Picasso, Dalí, Van Gogh, separating the Art from the Artist, Art business, accessibility of the work, where he shows, business cards, obstacles he's had to overcome, believing in yourself, local resources, city scenes, tracking hours and sales, originals, commissions, Tsukimi, his Gregorio series, Cubism & Surrealism, curation and goals for 2024.Join us for an in depth and enlightening conversation with André Lippard! Check out Andre's magnificent work at his website www.andrelippardart.com  Follow André Lippard on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/andrelippard/@andrelippard Facebook - www.facebook.com/andrelippardart  Check out Andre's work in person at: Denver Art Society – www.denverartsociety.orgColorado Plus – www.coloradoplus.net Next Gallery - www.nextgallery.org Art Source International – www.artsourceinternational.com/product-category/colorado-art/andre-lippard/Lion's Lair – www.lionslairlounge.squarespace.com Edgewater Public Market - www.edgewaterpublicmarket.com 

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Master Glass Designer, Painter, and Fabricator, Maria Sheets. Maria discusses her childhood growing up in a Russian Orthodox church, some of her Russian family history, her art education, her journey as an Art Conservator, how her experience in art conservation informs her glass work, her experience with the Museum of Biblical Art, starting her own art conservation business, working with liturgical glass, her start in doing her glass work, her grandmother, her family's roots in art glass and ceramics manufacturing, resilience & optimism, art being her religion, Agnes Marin, Scottish Stained Glass, research & glass design, halo history, iconography, breaking the rules, the provenance of liturgical artifacts, weird things she's been asked to create, social-political imagery, Judy Chicago, early female anarchists/activists, science, conserving & restoring art, living to open the kiln in the morning, material science, art safety, process, her latest exhibition “Out Of Our Hands”, artificial intelligence, and her basic rule of successJoin us for a remarkable and educational conversation with Maria Sheets!Check out Maria's extraordinary work at her website www.mariasheetsglassworks.com  Follow Maria Sheets on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/mariavalentinasheets/@mariavalentinasheets Facebook - www.facebook.com/maria.sheets Check out Maria's work in person at: Valkarie Gallery – www.valkariefineart.com Scottish Stained Glass – www.scottishstainedglass.com

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Lyndy Bush. Lyndy discusses Southern New Mexico, suburbs, Borderlands, Las Cruces, her artistic mother, inspiration, seeing herself as an Artist, her education, leaning into Art, her compulsion to create, Math & Science, Colorado, oil painting and metalsmithing, the old masters, layering & glazes, her art being autobiographical, routine, process, painting flowers, being a full-time Artist with a full-time career, what Art does for her, plein air, books, abstract painting, her greatest achievements, CHAC, Women's Caucus for Art, Georgia O'Keefe, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, podcasts, pricing, and some of her art philosophy.Join us for a magnificent conversation with Lyndy Bush!Check out Lyndy's spectacular work at her website www.lyndybush.comFollow Lyndy Bush on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/lyndybush_art/@lyndybush_artFacebook - www.facebook.com/LyndyBushArt

Hugo Ball was a German sound poet, theatrical performer and mystic. He and his partner Emmy Hennings were the original catalysts of the infamous Dadaist art movement which they started in Zurich, Switzerland around 1916. What may be surprising to learn is that Hugo Ball was a Catholic and his bizarre forms of art were deeply informed by his theology. Joining me for this episode is visual artist, writer and art critic Jonathan Anderson. Jonathan writes about Hugo in his book, Modern Art & the Life of A Culture. Join the Makers & Mystics Creative Collective

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum, has been heralded as “The Great American Fairy Tale.” Generations of both young and old alike have been fascinated by this whimsical tale since the early 1900's. When the book was first published, it became an immediate bestseller and was translated into multiple languages as well as adapted to Broadway musicals and several silent films. Frank Baum had reimagined the traditional fairytale and created a story so universal, it caught on like wildfire, and still today, over 120 years later, new adaptations continue to emerge.Today's artist profile gives a small glimpse into the life of the man who brought this story to life and calls listeners to consider the sometimes fraught relationship between artists and the church as seen in Frank's own spiritual journey. Join the Makers & Mystics Creative Collective and help us continue to be an advocate for the relationship between art and faith. Music in this episode by: Glassea