Podcasts about faso

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.com--For today's episode, we sat down with Ned Mueller, an American artist and longtime illustrator-turned-fine-painter, known for his strong drawing, expressive plein air and figurative work, and decades of teaching and mentoring artists around the world. He shares his lifelong journey in art, from drawing as a child and training as an illustrator at Art Center School of Design to eventually transitioning into a fine artist with a distinct voice of his own. He talks candidly about facing serious health challenges, chronic pain, and burnout risks, and how having something meaningful to get up for—his painting practice and the support of his wife Karen—has kept him going. Drawing on decades of experience, Ned emphasizes the “four P's”: patience, perseverance, practice, and passion, urging artists to find subjects they truly love so their excitement shows in the work. He underscores the importance of strong fundamentals—especially drawing and values—explaining that you must first learn to paint what you know, then what you see, and ultimately what you feel. Ned also advises artists to simplify by thinking in big shapes, values, and edges, to do lots of small studies (in plein air and the studio), and to keep sharpening their skills through critique groups, workshops, and consistent practice. Throughout the conversation, he offers grounded yet hopeful insight into building a sustainable art life: do the work, keep learning, accept the hard realities of the art market, and let your love for painting carry you through the long haul. Finally, Ned tells us about his online classes!Ned's FASO site:www.nedmueller.com/Sign up for Ned's workshops!www.nedmueller.com/workshopsSign up for Ned's Newsletter!www.nedmueller.com/email-newsletterNed's Social Media:www.instagram.com/nedmueller06/www.facebook.com/NedMuellerFineArt/

durée : 00:58:45 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - En décembre 2025, Ouagadougou réintroduisait la peine de mort après huit ans d'abolition. Si la junte justifie ce revirement par la situation sécuritaire, cette décision apparaît aussi comme l'aboutissement du projet politique autoritaire en construction depuis le coup d'État en 2022. - réalisation : Margot Page, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Tanguy Quidelleur Politiste et chercheur post-doctorant à l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Julien Antouly Maître de conférences en droit public à l'université de Rouen Normandie, spécialiste en droit international et notamment au Sahel, Lionel Njeukam Professeur associé à l'université d'Ottawa, spécialiste de la peine de mort au Nigeria et des systèmes carcéraux en Afrique Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.com--For today's episode we sat down with Jennifer Balkan, a contemporary representational oil painter and art instructor based in Austin, with an academic background in behavioral neuroscience and sociology. She describes how a lifelong love of drawing crystallized into a serious painting practice after a transformative, self-gifted trip to Paris, which led her to take her first painting class in Austin in 2001. Despite completing a PhD and following a more “rational” career path, she felt an irresistible pull toward painting, ultimately choosing to pursue art full time even amid concern and confusion from friends and family. Jennifer explains that her scientific and sociological studies deeply inform her figurative work, especially her focus on the emotional, cerebral life beneath a subject's expression and her love of optical color mixing and visible mark-making. She discusses how her inspiration has evolved from narrative series into a stronger emphasis on shapes, light, and color relationships, and how experimenting with different media during the pandemic revitalized her practice and fed back into her oil painting. Jennifer also highlights the central role of Atelier Dojo in her life—as both a co-created figurative hub and an atelier program that nurtures students' individual voices. Jennifer also shares practical, grounded advice for aspiring full-time artists about embracing multiple income streams, loving the process, and committing to sustained, disciplined practice. Finally, she tells us all about her upcoming shows and workshops!Jennifer's FASO site:jenniferbalkan.com/Jennifer's Social Media:instagram.com/jenniferbalkan/Atelier Dojo!atelierdojo.com/

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.com--On today's episode we sat down with Sarkis Antikajian. Born in 1933 in Amman, Jordan, Sarkis discovered French Impressionism and Van Gogh as a teenager — a spark that never left him. He immigrated to the United States at 25, spent 35 years as a pharmacist building the financial independence to paint full-time, and retired in 1994 at 62 to finally live his dream. He is now 93, and still paints every day. Deeply shaped by Van Gogh's persistence, Sarkis believes in loving the process over the outcome, staying curious at every stage of a career, and painting freely without chasing validation or market trends. He has worked across watercolor, acrylic, oil, figurative, landscape, and abstraction — always seeking new ways to see.His advice to artists: find another source of income so financial fear doesn't limit your creativity, paint often and on inexpensive materials, and stop waiting for anyone else's approval to make the work that's truly yours.Sarkis' FASO site:sarkisantikajianfineart.com/Sarkis' PBS Oregon Art Beat Video:https://www.pbs.org/video/oregon-art-beat-painter-sarkis-antikajian/

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Todd Williams, a Nebraska-born impressionistic oil painter who discovered his calling as a child, went on to study at the Kansas City Art Institute, worked a decade as an illustrator for Hallmark, and has since spent about 25 years as a full-time fine artist represented by major galleries. His work is driven by a desire to evoke emotion at both a distance and up close, with paint quality, broken color, and expressive brushwork often carrying as much weight as the subject itself. Technically, he emphasizes the “science” of painting—values, composition, clean value planes, and his value–color–mixture approach—as the left-brain foundation that lets him later enter a childlike, intuitive “spirit of painting” mode. A major milestone was his Legacy Nebraska Collection, a five-year project tied to Nebraska's sesquicentennial that deepened his connection to place, history, and Native American subjects, and led naturally into his current series of bold, expressive Native American portraits and Western work. His advice to artists centers on perseverance, choosing strong and simple subjects to set yourself up for success, learning from both failures and wins, and accepting the ongoing tension between painting what sells and painting what most moves you. Over time, his definition of success has shifted from financial hunger and high output toward health, spiritual grounding, contentment, and relationships—treating the studio as a sacred space and the artistic journey itself as the true destination. Finally, Todd tells us about his upcoming activities, including teaching workshops with the Indiana Heritage Arts group in Nashville, Indiana and at the Merrick County Museum in his hometown of Central City, Nebraska, participating in ongoing and future Western-themed exhibitions (such as at the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville and Settlers West Gallery in Tucson), and contributing to the traveling “Painting the Arkansas Parks” exhibition organized through the Heart of America Artists for 2026–2027.Todd's FASO site:toddwilliamsfineart.com/Todd's Social Media:instagram.com/toddwilliamsfineart/

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Tanner Steed, a Denver-based oil painter and instructor who built a full-time career through self-directed classical training, mentorships with leading figurative artists, and a practice rooted in painting his lived experiences with a focus on strong composition and poetic mystery. Tanner shares how he built his career by treating art like any other skill in the brain—showing up daily, doing master copies, and effectively creating his own “atelier” when formal schools weren't an option. He urges artists to paint what they genuinely love instead of chasing trends or specific collectors, trusting that sincere, well-crafted work will find its audience. A big part of his advice is to start paintings over and over to strengthen composition and value design, build or initiate community (from family collectors to plein air groups), and maintain multiple income streams through galleries, direct sales, teaching, and educational content. He also emphasizes persistence—reaching out repeatedly to mentors, reinventing yourself socially when needed, and committing to be “the last one standing” in the long game of artistic mastery. Finally, Tanner closes by mentioning current and upcoming projects, including his 100 Flowers Sale, a group show at Saks Galleries, an Art Renewal Center piece showing at Sotheby's, workshops in Rome through Rome Art Residencies, and a future painting workshop along the Danube River cruise.Tanner's Sale!:tannersteedart.com/collections/228563Tanner's FASO site:tannersteedart.com/Tanner's Social Media:instagram.com/tannersteedart/Tanner's YouTube:youtube.com/@tannersteedart

« Kabila, lâché de toutes parts », écrit le Potentiel. Accusé de soutenir les rebelles de l'AFC-M23, l'ancien président congolais est désormais « dans le viseur de Washington qui a décidé de le sanctionner pour son implication présumée dans l'agression rwandaise contre la RDC ». L'ex-chef d'État congolais figure désormais sur la liste noire des personnalités visées par des sanctions économiques américaines. Des sanctions qui impliquent le gel de ses avoirs aux États Unis et l'interdiction de toute transaction avec des personnes ou des entités américaines. « Assiste-t-on à la fin progressive de l'influence politique de Joseph Kabila ? », s'interroge le quotidien congolais. « Marginalisé, contesté et désormais sanctionné, (…) celui qui fut jadis une force structurante du paysage politique congolais semble aujourd'hui en voie d'effacement ». En septembre 2025, l'ancien président avait déjà été condamné à mort par contumace par la justice congolaise. Joseph Kabila, lui, dénonce une décision injustifiée, « sans aucune preuve tangible », indique Media congo.net et assure que son engagement reste « intact ». Crise sécuritaire Quel est l'impact de ces sanctions sur la crise sécuritaire dans l'est de la RDC ?, se demande le Pays. Pour le quotidien burkinabé, le « signal est fort (…) mais sera probablement insuffisant pour ramener la paix dans une région où se superposent conflits armés, rivalités économiques, logiques communautaires et ingérences régionales ». Dans son éditorial, Aujourd'hui au Faso se montre plus critique. Donald Trump a décidé de faire entrer en vigueur « l'accord qui donne droit à Washington d'exploiter mines et terres rares » en RDC. Les États-Unis « semblent vouloir pacifier le Nord-Kivu pour exploiter leur dû ».  IA ivoirienne La Côte d'Ivoire veut lancer sa propre Intelligence Artificielle. « Abidjan ne se contente plus de suivre la révolution technologique mondiale, elle entend la dompter », écrit Afrimag. Le gouvernement ivoirien a affiché son ambition : « concevoir une IA qui ne soit pas une simple copie des modèles californiens mais un outil infusé de culture ivoirienne et du patrimoine scientifique local ». Cette IA ivoirienne elle servira, en premier lieu, à la culture du cacao. « En numérisant les savoir-faire liés à l'or brun, la Côte d'Ivoire crée une intelligence sectorielle introuvable ailleurs ». Elle devrait permettre de « sécuriser les récoltes via la détection précoce de maladies » et de « stabiliser les revenus en anticipant les fluctuations des cours mondiaux ». Transformation numérique Pour développer une IA nationale, il faut des données, beaucoup de données, c'est la « matière première essentielle, rappelle Afrik.com. Pour entraîner un système performant, il faut des volumes massifs d'informations fiables et numérisées ». Des données agricoles, des bases statistiques, des documents juridiques, des travaux de recherche… « L'IA ivoirienne dépendra d'abord de la réussite d'une transformation numérique plus large de l'État et de la société. Sans données de qualité, le projet risque de rester symbolique », poursuit le média en ligne. « Sur ce chemin, la Côte d'Ivoire n'avance pas seule », plusieurs pays africains investissent déjà dans l'intelligence artificielle comme le Maroc, le Kenya ou l'Afrique du Sud. « Pour Abidjan, l'intérêt est donc aussi géopolitique : devenir un pôle numérique majeur en Afrique de l'Ouest ».

« Kabila, lâché de toutes parts », écrit le Potentiel. Accusé de soutenir les rebelles de l'AFC-M23, l'ancien président congolais est désormais « dans le viseur de Washington qui a décidé de le sanctionner pour son implication présumée dans l'agression rwandaise contre la RDC ». L'ex-chef d'État congolais figure désormais sur la liste noire des personnalités visées par des sanctions économiques américaines. Des sanctions qui impliquent le gel de ses avoirs aux États Unis et l'interdiction de toute transaction avec des personnes ou des entités américaines. « Assiste-t-on à la fin progressive de l'influence politique de Joseph Kabila ? », s'interroge le quotidien congolais. « Marginalisé, contesté et désormais sanctionné, (…) celui qui fut jadis une force structurante du paysage politique congolais semble aujourd'hui en voie d'effacement ». En septembre 2025, l'ancien président avait déjà été condamné à mort par contumace par la justice congolaise. Joseph Kabila, lui, dénonce une décision injustifiée, « sans aucune preuve tangible », indique Media congo.net et assure que son engagement reste « intact ». Crise sécuritaire Quel est l'impact de ces sanctions sur la crise sécuritaire dans l'est de la RDC ?, se demande le Pays. Pour le quotidien burkinabé, le « signal est fort (…) mais sera probablement insuffisant pour ramener la paix dans une région où se superposent conflits armés, rivalités économiques, logiques communautaires et ingérences régionales ». Dans son éditorial, Aujourd'hui au Faso se montre plus critique. Donald Trump a décidé de faire entrer en vigueur « l'accord qui donne droit à Washington d'exploiter mines et terres rares » en RDC. Les États-Unis « semblent vouloir pacifier le Nord-Kivu pour exploiter leur dû ».  IA ivoirienne La Côte d'Ivoire veut lancer sa propre Intelligence Artificielle. « Abidjan ne se contente plus de suivre la révolution technologique mondiale, elle entend la dompter », écrit Afrimag. Le gouvernement ivoirien a affiché son ambition : « concevoir une IA qui ne soit pas une simple copie des modèles californiens mais un outil infusé de culture ivoirienne et du patrimoine scientifique local ». Cette IA ivoirienne elle servira, en premier lieu, à la culture du cacao. « En numérisant les savoir-faire liés à l'or brun, la Côte d'Ivoire crée une intelligence sectorielle introuvable ailleurs ». Elle devrait permettre de « sécuriser les récoltes via la détection précoce de maladies » et de « stabiliser les revenus en anticipant les fluctuations des cours mondiaux ». Transformation numérique Pour développer une IA nationale, il faut des données, beaucoup de données, c'est la « matière première essentielle, rappelle Afrik.com. Pour entraîner un système performant, il faut des volumes massifs d'informations fiables et numérisées ». Des données agricoles, des bases statistiques, des documents juridiques, des travaux de recherche… « L'IA ivoirienne dépendra d'abord de la réussite d'une transformation numérique plus large de l'État et de la société. Sans données de qualité, le projet risque de rester symbolique », poursuit le média en ligne. « Sur ce chemin, la Côte d'Ivoire n'avance pas seule », plusieurs pays africains investissent déjà dans l'intelligence artificielle comme le Maroc, le Kenya ou l'Afrique du Sud. « Pour Abidjan, l'intérêt est donc aussi géopolitique : devenir un pôle numérique majeur en Afrique de l'Ouest ».

Centocinquantesima puntata di De Core Podcast condotto da Alessandro Pieravanti e Danilo da Fiumicino. Ospiti della puntata: Elio e le Storie Tese (Elio, Faso, Cesareo) "De Core" sono tutte le cose che ci fanno stare bene: musica, film, viaggi, cibo, sport e chi più ne ha più ne metta. Location: Fonderia Delle Arti - Roma.Format di Alessandro Pieravanti e Danilo Contaldo prodotto da Dopcast. Produzione e post-produzione audio e video: Matteo Pieravanti. Musiche: Matteo Pieravanti. Logo: Alessandro Catalano. Trofei by SKFactory Lab 3D. #elioelestorietese  #musicaitaliana  #musica  #intervista #decore #podcast #roma  #podcastitaliano #danilodafiumicino #alessandropieravanti #decorepodcast #talk #elio   #faso  #cantautoriitaliani #cesareo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---On today's episode we sat down with James McGrew, a landscape oil painter and longtime interpretive Yosemite park ranger whose representational landscapes and wildlife paintings blend rigorous scientific understanding with a deep emotional commitment to environmental education. James shares how a lifelong bond with Yosemite and early encouragement from teachers and family pushed him toward a career in representational painting, even when art schools favored abstraction. He explains how studying biology, geology, chemistry, and environmental education deepened his understanding of light, landforms, and ecosystems, making his landscapes more convincing and meaningful. James describes his dual life as a full-time painter and seasonal Yosemite interpretive ranger, using both roles to connect people emotionally and intellectually to the natural world. He emphasizes the power of working from life, developing visual memory, and truly knowing one's subject—whether it's a cliff face, endangered owl, or peregrine falcon. Over time his motivation has shifted from personal inspiration to a clear conservation mission: using art as a vehicle to advocate for fragile ecosystems and endangered species. He also advises aspiring artists to be true to themselves, spend time in nature, focus on long-term perseverance, and on building real human connections—with collectors, galleries, and fellow artists—rather than chasing awards or trends. J Finally, James tells us about his upcoming solo show at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite (opening May 4), as well as group shows including the California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, the Art Renewal Center Salon in New York, and invitational events at Grand Canyon and Zion later this year.James' FASO site:jamesmcgrewfineart.com/James' Social Media:facebook.com/jamesmcgrewfineart/instagram.com/jamesmcgrewfineart/

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Ellen Howard, a Boise-based landscape painter, instructor, art advocate, and writer who works primarily in oils and gouache, known for her tranquil depictions of nature, water, and luminous skies. In this conversation, Ellen shares how she transitioned from a demanding venture capital career into full-time art, guided by lifelong creative influences—especially her grandfather's travel illustrations and drawings. She explains how an invitation to an oil painting class reignited her passion, leading to years of focused study, plein air practice, and a deep commitment to painting nature's peaceful moments, from marshlands and seascapes to sunsets and Idaho's mountains. Ellen also describes how surgery led her to experiment with gouache, a medium whose quick-drying vibrancy and spontaneity now balances and informs her slower, layered oil work. Drawing on her business background, she emphasizes time management, relationship-building, consistent marketing, particularly newsletter marketing, and “showing up and saying yes” as crucial to building opportunities and gallery representation. She encourages artists to develop a body of work they truly love, understand where it fits in the market, be patient with career growth, and actively create their own opportunities rather than waiting to be discovered. Finally, Ellen tells us about her upcoming gouache workshop in Sun Valley, her France Alps workshop, and her participation in major exhibitions like the California Gold Medal Show and the Brinton Museum invitational.Ellen's FASO site:ellenhowardart.com/Ellen's Social Media:facebook.com/ellen.howard.5instagram.com/ellenhowardart/Sign up for Ellen's Newsletter!ellenhowardart.com/email-newsletter

durée : 00:05:18 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - Un collectif de citoyens maliens, burkinabè et nigériens crée une "Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel " pour faire respecter les droits et revenir à l'ordre constitutionnel dans ces pays dirigés par des militaires. Au Burkina Faso, la junte est accusée d'exactions contre les civils, Peuls notamment.

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode we sat down with Emma Kalff, a painter living in a tiny rural town in southwestern Colorado, where she now earns 90–95% of her income from her art after years of gradual building, side jobs, and business education. She began in sociology at Boston University, realized social work wasn't for her, and followed her heart down to the art world in New Orleans through figure modeling, eventually receiving a rigorous classical training at the Academy of Fine Arts. Her work evolved from plein air landscapes into layered, dreamlike paintings that combine candid photographs of people with Colorado's dramatic landscapes, allowing compositions to unfold organically rather than from strict pre-planning. Emma is currently working on a series of five large 30x40 inch linen paintings—“who, what, when, where, why”—that explore existential questions about living and making art in a socially, politically, and technologically volatile era, partly through reinterpreting historical symbols in a contemporary context. She emphasizes that a sustainable art career requires treating art as both craft and business: balancing studio time with marketing and education, diversifying income streams, engaging with local communities, and not waiting passively to be “discovered.” Throughout the conversation, she is honest about the psychological challenges—discipline, burnout, distraction from social media—while still affirming that this open-ended, uncertain time offers artists unprecedented freedom and direct access to their own audiences. Finally, Emma encourages us to sign up for her newsletter and Patreon to stay updated on her work!Emma's FASO site:emmakalff.com/Sign up for Emma's Newsletter!emmakalff.com/page/49408/newsletter-signupEmma's Patreon:patreon.com/cw/EmmaKalffEmma's Social Media:instagram.com/emmakalff/

durée : 00:03:43 - Le 18/20 : un jour dans le monde - par : Guillaume Auda - "On va se dire la vérité. La Démocratie n'est pas faite pour nous !"). C'est le message sans ambages du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré en fin de semaine dernière à la télévision publique. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Beaucoup de réactions encore dans la presse après la prestation télévisée jeudi dernier du chef de la junte au Burkina Faso. « Le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré a de nouveau asséné un coup très dur aux illusions d'une transition politique, au cours de de cet entretien diffusé en soirée sur la RTP, la radiotélévision du Burkina », rapporte Le Monde Afrique (…) : "il faut que les gens oublient la question de la démocratie. La démocratie, c'est pas pour nous", a affirmé le capitaine Traoré ». « Ibrahim Traoré tourne définitivement le dos à la démocratie », s'exclame Afrik.com. « Cette déclaration vient confirmer un virage idéologique déjà amorcé depuis plusieurs mois, ce qui marque une volonté de s'écarter des standards de gouvernance occidentaux au profit d'une gestion militaire stricte et centralisée ». L'emprise du kaki… En effet, rien de très surprenant… « La transition politique, enclenchée après le premier putsch en janvier 2022, devait s'achever en juillet 2024 par des élections, rappelle Le Monde Afrique. Mais la junte a adopté une charte qui lui permet de rester au pouvoir cinq ans de plus à compter de juillet 2024, et autorise le capitaine Traoré à se présenter aux "élections présidentielle, législatives et municipales", prévues en principe au terme de ces cinq années. Le régime militaire a dissous en octobre dernier la Commission électorale nationale indépendante, puis, en février dernier, les partis politiques, dont les activités étaient déjà suspendues. "Nous ne sommes pas dans une démocratie", avait déjà assumé, l'année dernière, Ibrahim Traoré ». Et pour verrouiller encore plus son pouvoir, rappelle encore Le Monde Afrique, « le régime militaire hostile aux pays occidentaux, et surtout à la France, a interdit ou suspendu la diffusion de nombreux médias internationaux (dont RFI) et expulsé certains de leurs journalistes ». Une presse sous pression… Pour sa part, la presse burkinabè, autrefois foisonnante et pertinente, doit composer avec un pouvoir militaire qui entend bien la contrôler… Ainsi, le quotidien Aujourd'hui commente avec prudence, pour ne pas dire avec complaisance, les déclarations du capitaine-président : « la démocratie à l'occidentale, du moins telle qu'issue des codes de ce monde, ça ne marche plus, a (donc) martelé le président du Faso. Tout juste un système importé qui ne colle en rien aux Africains. IB invite ses compatriotes à se départir de la facilité, des sirènes de l'impérialisme et à se concentrer sur l'essentiel pour le Burkina Faso, note encore le quotidien ouagalais. IB privilégie le choix du développementalisme au forceps, plutôt que cette démocratie : (…) produire et consommer burkinabè, être digne, dénoncer et combattre l'impérialisme et ses larbins locaux (…), avec un défi majeur à relever : la lutte et la victoire contre les terroristes  ». Voilà pour le commentaire du quotidien Aujourd'hui à Ouagadougou. Liberté, justice, égalité… Ledjely en Guinée s'inscrit en faux : « ceux qui propagent cette idée (d'en finir avec la démocratie) instrumentalisent souvent les crises électorales observées sur le continent pour se soustraire à toute exigence de reddition des comptes. Derrière cette prétendue incompatibilité se profile un projet politique, pointe le site guinéen : celui de la confiscation du pouvoir et de la manipulation des opinions. Même si Ibrahim Traoré et ses semblables invoquent constamment le peuple, leurs postures semblent avant tout guidées par des intérêts propres. Au-delà des répressions politiques, des restrictions de libertés et des difficultés socio-économiques que ces logiques peuvent engendrer, cette vision constitue un frein à l'émancipation du continent. Car, conclut Ledjely, affirmer que l'Afrique serait incompatible avec la démocratie revient, en filigrane, à nier aux Africains des valeurs universelles telles que la liberté, la justice ou encore l'égalité ». Rejet global… Enfin, exemple de l'isolationnisme croissant du Burkina Faso d'Ibrahim Traoré : la réaction indignée de Ouagadougou après la publication jeudi dernier d'un rapport de Human Rights Watch sur les crimes de guerre et les crimes contre l'humanité commis dans le pays par les jihadistes, mais aussi par l'armée et ses supplétifs. Dans un communiqué repris in extenso par le site Burkina 24, la junte militaire qualifie ce rapport de « torchon, condensé de la haine viscérale que la coalition des forces des ténèbres voue à la lutte de notre Peuple pour sa liberté et sa souveraineté. (…) Ce rapport diabolise les patriotes burkinabè et nos vaillantes forces combattantes pour les faire passer pour des prédateurs des Droits humains ».

durée : 00:03:43 - InterNational - par : Guillaume Auda - "On va se dire la vérité. La Démocratie n'est pas faite pour nous !"). C'est le message sans ambages du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré en fin de semaine dernière à la télévision publique. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Beaucoup de réactions encore dans la presse après la prestation télévisée jeudi dernier du chef de la junte au Burkina Faso. « Le capitaine Ibrahim Traoré a de nouveau asséné un coup très dur aux illusions d'une transition politique, au cours de de cet entretien diffusé en soirée sur la RTP, la radiotélévision du Burkina », rapporte Le Monde Afrique (…) : "il faut que les gens oublient la question de la démocratie. La démocratie, c'est pas pour nous", a affirmé le capitaine Traoré ». « Ibrahim Traoré tourne définitivement le dos à la démocratie », s'exclame Afrik.com. « Cette déclaration vient confirmer un virage idéologique déjà amorcé depuis plusieurs mois, ce qui marque une volonté de s'écarter des standards de gouvernance occidentaux au profit d'une gestion militaire stricte et centralisée ». L'emprise du kaki… En effet, rien de très surprenant… « La transition politique, enclenchée après le premier putsch en janvier 2022, devait s'achever en juillet 2024 par des élections, rappelle Le Monde Afrique. Mais la junte a adopté une charte qui lui permet de rester au pouvoir cinq ans de plus à compter de juillet 2024, et autorise le capitaine Traoré à se présenter aux "élections présidentielle, législatives et municipales", prévues en principe au terme de ces cinq années. Le régime militaire a dissous en octobre dernier la Commission électorale nationale indépendante, puis, en février dernier, les partis politiques, dont les activités étaient déjà suspendues. "Nous ne sommes pas dans une démocratie", avait déjà assumé, l'année dernière, Ibrahim Traoré ». Et pour verrouiller encore plus son pouvoir, rappelle encore Le Monde Afrique, « le régime militaire hostile aux pays occidentaux, et surtout à la France, a interdit ou suspendu la diffusion de nombreux médias internationaux (dont RFI) et expulsé certains de leurs journalistes ». Une presse sous pression… Pour sa part, la presse burkinabè, autrefois foisonnante et pertinente, doit composer avec un pouvoir militaire qui entend bien la contrôler… Ainsi, le quotidien Aujourd'hui commente avec prudence, pour ne pas dire avec complaisance, les déclarations du capitaine-président : « la démocratie à l'occidentale, du moins telle qu'issue des codes de ce monde, ça ne marche plus, a (donc) martelé le président du Faso. Tout juste un système importé qui ne colle en rien aux Africains. IB invite ses compatriotes à se départir de la facilité, des sirènes de l'impérialisme et à se concentrer sur l'essentiel pour le Burkina Faso, note encore le quotidien ouagalais. IB privilégie le choix du développementalisme au forceps, plutôt que cette démocratie : (…) produire et consommer burkinabè, être digne, dénoncer et combattre l'impérialisme et ses larbins locaux (…), avec un défi majeur à relever : la lutte et la victoire contre les terroristes  ». Voilà pour le commentaire du quotidien Aujourd'hui à Ouagadougou. Liberté, justice, égalité… Ledjely en Guinée s'inscrit en faux : « ceux qui propagent cette idée (d'en finir avec la démocratie) instrumentalisent souvent les crises électorales observées sur le continent pour se soustraire à toute exigence de reddition des comptes. Derrière cette prétendue incompatibilité se profile un projet politique, pointe le site guinéen : celui de la confiscation du pouvoir et de la manipulation des opinions. Même si Ibrahim Traoré et ses semblables invoquent constamment le peuple, leurs postures semblent avant tout guidées par des intérêts propres. Au-delà des répressions politiques, des restrictions de libertés et des difficultés socio-économiques que ces logiques peuvent engendrer, cette vision constitue un frein à l'émancipation du continent. Car, conclut Ledjely, affirmer que l'Afrique serait incompatible avec la démocratie revient, en filigrane, à nier aux Africains des valeurs universelles telles que la liberté, la justice ou encore l'égalité ». Rejet global… Enfin, exemple de l'isolationnisme croissant du Burkina Faso d'Ibrahim Traoré : la réaction indignée de Ouagadougou après la publication jeudi dernier d'un rapport de Human Rights Watch sur les crimes de guerre et les crimes contre l'humanité commis dans le pays par les jihadistes, mais aussi par l'armée et ses supplétifs. Dans un communiqué repris in extenso par le site Burkina 24, la junte militaire qualifie ce rapport de « torchon, condensé de la haine viscérale que la coalition des forces des ténèbres voue à la lutte de notre Peuple pour sa liberté et sa souveraineté. (…) Ce rapport diabolise les patriotes burkinabè et nos vaillantes forces combattantes pour les faire passer pour des prédateurs des Droits humains ».

durée : 00:03:43 - Sous les radars - par : Guillaume Auda - "On va se dire la vérité. La Démocratie n'est pas faite pour nous !"). C'est le message sans ambages du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré en fin de semaine dernière à la télévision publique. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Linus ci racconta che è rimasto bloccato dentro al cimitero di Paderno Dugnano. La partita di stasera. Rosalia rimborsa i biglietti del concerto interrotto per colpa di un malore. Vi ricordate quando Hank di Breaking Bad ha fatto un video per gli Elio e le Storie Tese? Ospiti in studio proprio Elio e Faso per parlarci del Concertozzo e del nuovo tour del simpatico complessino.

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---To end off season 13, we sat down with Matthew James Collins, a figurative painter, portrait painter, and sculptor living and working in Florence, Italy. Matthew traces his path from a creative childhood in Oak Park and frustration with contemporary-focused art school to then find classical, atelier-based training in Florence. Matthew explains how Old Masters like Titian, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and Velázquez shaped his devotion to painting from life, Baroque optical effects, and the idea of following their principles—especially observation of nature—rather than copying their style. Matthew also explains how cameras and screens distort our sense of seeing, why young painters should “go cold turkey” from photographic reference when possible, and how experiencing art in person and in context is radically different from viewing it in what Matthew calls “art zoos” (museums stripped of original context). Matthew shares concrete insights on portraiture—sight-size work from life, historical palettes, thoughtful posing and lighting, and the slow, conversational sittings needed to reveal character—as well as his teaching method of painting alongside one or two students and correcting in real time. Underneath it all, the conversation keeps returning to bigger themes: the likeness of artistic voice to a lifelong "Odyssey", the role of culture and curiosity, the practical and emotional difficulty of being an artist today, and the enduring importance of making ambitious, sincere, beautifully crafted work that lives with people in everyday spaces.Matthew's FASO site:matthewjamescollins.com/Matthew's Social Media:instagram.com/matthewjamescollinsartist/facebook.com/matthewjamescollinsartist/Matthew's Articles:Historical Approaches for Contemporary Portrait PracticeDancing Faun of Pompeii: Removed From Habitat, Out of Context

Lo smog a Milano, al telefono con Faso che ci racconta la vittoria dell'Italia del baseball. Ospite in studio Stefano Massini

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode we sat down with abstract mixed media artist Nancy Crandall Phillips, who shares her artistic journey from ceramics and fiber arts to the richly layered encaustic and mixed media work she creates today. She explains how a deep interest in the chemistry of materials (acrylic vs. oil, wax, gold leaf, papers, texture paste) and an early education in composition and edges shaped her highly tactile, artifact-like surfaces. Nancy describes her iterative, experimental process, emphasizing cycles of excitement, frustration, destruction, and rescue, and how embracing “happy accidents” and letting materials behave on their own terms is central to her work. She also discusses the emotional side of being an artist, including taking breaks from painting, dealing with frustration, and building resilience and trust in the process. Nancy also talks about the practical realities of an art career—balancing freelance accounting work with painting, entering juried shows, joining art groups, and building relationships that lead to gallery representation and auctions. Nancy closes with advice for aspiring artists to persist, cultivate community, and actively create their own opportunities, and also invites listeners to explore her work on her website and Instagram.Nancy's FASO site:nancycrandallphillips.comNancy's Social Media:instagram.com/nancycrandallphillips

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Kim Lordier, a California-based pastel artist, mom, and former flight attendant whose deep love of nature and travel strongly influences her landscape work. She began drawing and painting animals as a child, started earning money from pet portraits as a teenager, and later experienced a major turning point in 2001 when she saw a plein air demonstration and committed to painting from life. Influenced by early California and American impressionists, Kim focuses on value, shape, and expressive color, and credits key workshops—especially learning notan and studying with mentors like Skip Whitcomb—for sharpening her compositional and color skills. She speaks candidly about her longstanding struggles with negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, and how learning to detach from the “preciousness” of finished paintings and embrace the process has been her biggest creative “aha” moment. On the business side, Kim emphasizes professionalism, honoring gallery relationships, and balancing what she loves to paint with what sells, while accepting that each artist's journey and “ladder” is unique. She advises aspiring artists to trust their instincts, avoid unhealthy comparison, respect the people working behind the scenes in the art world, and remember there is always another canvas to paint. Finally she tells us all about her upcoming shows and workshops!Kim's FASO site:kimfancherlordier.comKim's Social Media:instagram.com/klordierart/facebook.com/kim.lordierBob Newhart's "Stop it!"vimeo.com/97370236

Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwa-Manu has warned that Ghana risks compromising critical security decision-making due to the continued absence of a substantive Defence Minister.

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode we sat down with Stacey Peterson, a Colorado landscape painter and former chemical engineer. Stacey discusses her lifelong love of art, early influences from her creative mother and inspiring high school teachers, and how she eventually transitioned from engineering to full-time painting. She explains how problem-solving skills and professionalism from engineering transferred directly into her art career and helped her manage the business side of being a self-employed artist. Stacey shares major artistic influences, including the Canadian Group of Seven, California impressionists, and several contemporary landscape painters, as well as the pivotal mentorship with Jay Moore that encouraged her to paint what she truly loves—the outdoors. She describes her attraction to strong light effects and color in the landscape, her process of narrowing each painting to a single primary idea, and the different roles plein air studies and studio work play in her practice. On the business side, she emphasizes relying heavily on strong gallery relationships, staying active on social media for visibility and connection, and the long-term networking value of juried shows, while advising artists to keep putting in the hours since that allows one to develop a recognizable personal style. Stacey also talks about teaching, recovering from a serious leg injury while keeping up her practice with acrylic gouache studies, and shares her current focus on restocking galleries and her upcoming participation in Plein Air Painters of America and Oil Painters of America shows.Stacey's FASO site:staceypeterson.com/Stacey's Social Media:instagram.com/staceypetersonart/facebook.com/staceypetersonart/

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Stephanie Marzella, a painter living in Charleston, South Carolina, with a preference for painting intimate landscapes that pull the viewer into the scene as well as big sky landscapes that provide an escape to peace and tranquility. Stephanie discusses her artistic journey, emphasizing discipline and perseverance. She tells us how she transitioned from textile design to oil painting, and how she was influenced by the American tonalists. Stephanie highlights the importance of having a cohesive body of work, having the courage to paint what you want, and suggests making strategic moves if possible; In her case, she moved to Charleston for better artistic opportunities. She shares her experiences with social media, galleries, and the challenges of being an artist, including financial struggles and the need for a supportive environment. She stresses the significance of emotional connection in her work and the joy of seeing her paintings evoke strong reactions in viewers and discusses her spiritual approach to painting, emphasizing the emotional connection between her work and the viewer, which she believes completes the artistic process. Finally, Stephanie lists her current and upcoming exhibitions, including shows at Reinhardt Fine Art, Ballards Fine Art, and the Southeastern Wildlife Expo.Stephanie's FASO site:stephaniemarzella.com/Stephanie's Social Media:instagram.com/stephaniemarzella/facebook.com/stephanie.marzella.5

Burkina Faso gilt als Epizentrum des internationalen Terrorismus: Nirgends töten Terroristen mehr Menschen. Mit der internationalen Radrundfahrt Tour du Faso will die Regierung zeigen, dass das Land wieder sicherer ist. Die Strecke führt über zehn Etappen quer durchs Land: 1177 Kilometer bei 40 Grad im Schatten. Die Athleten stammen aus zehn verschiedenen Ländern, aus Europa ist Belgien mit am Start. Afrika-Korrespondent Misteli hat das Velorennen beobachtet und Paul Daumont begleitet, den burkinischen Star des Velorennens. Im Podcast erzählt er von einem Land unter dem Radar - und von einer perfekt inszenierten Staatspropaganda. Heutiger Gast: Samuel Misteli, Afrika-Korrespondent Host: Alice Grosjean Samuels Reportage [zum Nachlesen in der NZZ](https://www.nzz.ch/international/tour-du-faso-reportage-vom-radrennen-im-krisengeplagten-burkina-faso-ld.1915678). Zum Probeabo geht's [hier entlang](https://abo.nzz.ch/nzz-ch-probeabo-digital/).

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Cindy Baron, a Rhode Island-based painter, with mastery in both watercolor and oil paints in her gorgeous landscape art. Cindy shares how she identifies first as a mother and grandmother, and then as an artist. She emphasizes that passion and continual growth are the foundations of her creative life. She explains her methodical, problem-solving approach to painting, how she embraces mistakes as essential teachers, and even uses dancing and exercise in front of her works to resolve artistic decisions. Cindy reveals deeply personal health struggles, and describes how her easel, brushes, and paints became the lifeline that carried her through pain, and how for her "art is best medicine". On the professional side, Cindy offers business and marketing advice for artists—staying professional online, regularly creating new work, building relationships with galleries, and using shows, magazines, and social media strategically. She closes by urging aspiring artists not to procrastinate, to “just do it” despite fear of failure, and mentions her upcoming solo show, workshops, travels, and that her in-progress book, The Guilt Box, will further share her story.Cindy's FASO site:cindybaron.comCindy's Social Media:facebook.com/cindy.baron.5instagram.com/cindybaronart/

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---On today's episode we sat down with Sandra Duran Wilson, an abstract painter, sculptor, author, and scientist based in Santa Fe. Sandra discusses how her dual upbringing among scientists and artists, plus early plein air experiences with her great aunt, shaped her experimental, curiosity-driven approach to art. She explains that creating is “like breathing” and that her artistic voice emerged over thousands of paintings, influenced by her background in cognitive science and early fascination with cellular structures seen through a microscope. She also discusses how intention, story, and lived experience transform craft into art, emphasizing that story can be conveyed through color, texture, layers, and emotion rather than literal representation. Sandra describes her book Awakening Your Creative Soul and related “soul spark” exercises as a manual for weekly play and experimentation, rooted partly in her years working with people in addiction and trauma recovery. Sandra also gives us tips about quieting the inner critic, using strategies like “muting” it, keeping a playful side canvas, working quickly with timers, and embracing imperfection and surrender—especially for perfectionist oriented artists. Sandra also shares how she built a career as a full-time artist through outdoor shows, teaching, writing, and relationships with collectors. Finally, Sandra highlights her upcoming Ireland workshop and a long-term installation project wrapping burned trees in painted canvases to respond to climate-change-driven wildfires.Sandra's FASO site:sandraduranwilson.comSandra's Social Media:instagram.com/sandraduranwilson/facebook.com/sandraduranwilsonartistSandra's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/sandraduranwilson

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For our first episode of the year, we sat down with Romona Youngquist, an artist who describes herself as a lifelong “country girl” and homebody whose deepest desire has always been to paint the rural surroundings she loves, often within a 20-mile radius of her home. She recalls recognizing her calling as an artist as early as age four or five, and later feeling that oil paint was her true medium after experimenting with watercolor and acrylics in college. She also tells us about how throughout her life she held a series of unconventional jobs, but always returned to nostalgic rural landscapes, eventually realizing she could not keep a “normal” job and had to make art her livelihood. Romona explains that her paintings are driven by intuition, memory, and emotion rather than strict realism: she chases a very specific feeling in the light and design of a scene, mixing plein air sketches, photos, and childhood memories of Oklahoma's skies and trees. She also talks about the tension between nostalgia and change, seeing herself partly as a visual historian preserving vanishing farmsteads, gardens, and rural spaces, and notes how her work has evolved toward more layering and a desire for greater simplification and abstraction. Romona offers advice to aspiring artists; she stresses building a large, solid body of work, considering financial stability, and accepting that painting is an ongoing, often difficult process where doubt never fully disappears, but commitment to one's vision is essential. Finally, Romona tells us about her upcoming shows!Romona's FASO site:romonayoungquist.comRomona's Instagram:instagram.com/rlyoungquist/

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---In our final episode of the year, we sat down with David Griffin, a fine artist with a love of capturing the nostalgic scenes of his childhood. David shares his journey from pre‑med student and college baseball player in Lubbock, Texas to becoming a successful illustrator and, later, a fine artist rooted in realism and storytelling. He recounts formative experiences at the Illustrators Workshop in New York, his years sharing a Dallas studio with top illustrators, and the lessons they taught him about composition, narrative, and creating “a place for the eye to rest.” David explores how memory, truth, and heritage—big skies, ranch life, and family artifacts—shape his work and give it emotional honesty. A major focus is David's new long-term project, “The Art of Wandering,” where he will document how mental and physical wandering with a sense of wonder leads to ideas, large paintings, and deeper relationships with collectors and fellow artists. David also dives into the idea of art as a lifelong calling, discussing struggle, hard work versus talent, the trap of imitating others, and the importance of finding one's own authentic voice by pursuing one's own heart. David closes by reflecting on art as a conversation without words, his hope that truthful work outlives the artist, and his gratitude for the creative community and opportunities ahead.David's FASO site:davidgriffinstudio.comDavid's Social Media:instagram.com/davidrgriffinfacebook.com/david.griffin.5

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with realist oil painter and former radiologist Carl Bretzky, who shares his journey from growing up interested in art and photography, through a medical career in interventional radiology, to becoming a full-time artist in 2016. He explains how studying with Joe Paquet and participating in plein air events around the country shaped his love for landscape, urban scenes, and especially nocturnes, which he believes are often easier and faster to paint than daytime scenes due to their homogeneous darks and clear value transitions. Carl discusses his use of the rule of thirds and his approach to composition, often reimagining scenes—like his piece Hotel Laguna Nocturne—in the studio to adjust skies, colors, and clouds for stronger visual impact. Carl also tells us about his use of the prismatic palette, rooted in the teachings of Frank Vincent DuMond, and how understanding prismatic color shifts and subtle gradations helps create convincing light, atmosphere, and distance. Finally, Carl offers advice on building an art career through instruction, plein air competitions, galleries, networking, and social media, emphasizing saying yes to opportunities, maintaining an active studio practice, and cultivating community with other artists.Carl's FASO site:carlbretzke.comCarl's Social Media:instagram.com/carlbretzkeartfacebook.com/carl.bretzke.3Carl's Videos:Instructional Videos

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode we sat down with Barbara Jaenicke, an accomplished fine artist known for her impressionist landscapes created in oil and pastel. Originally from New Jersey, Barbara moved to Atlanta and later to Bend, Oregon, where the scenery continues to inspire her work. Her journey began with various art media and developed into a passion for capturing light, atmosphere, and reflective elements in nature. After careers in advertising and marketing, Barbara gradually transitioned into full-time painting, applying business and organizational skills to support her art practice. She emphasizes relentless skill development, time management, and perseverance as keys to succeeding as an artist. Barbara believes that genuine drive and a love for beauty are essential, encouraging artists to stay inspired and tackle both the creative and business sides of their careers. Finally, Barbara tells us about her upcoming  workshops as well as her solo show at Cole Gallery in Edmonds, Washington, which features coastal and mountain scenes!Barbara's FASO site:www.barbarajaenicke.com/Barbara's Social Media:instagram.com/barbaracourtneyjaenicke/Barbara's Book:Painting the Poetic Landscape

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Cynthia Rosen, a successful palette knife artist who began painting seriously after raising six children and having previously worked as an art educator, first exploring realism before moving into abstraction and plein air painting. After a break from art to focus on family, Cynthia returned to painting through mural projects, eventually discovering her passion for plein air and the palette knife technique. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of continuous growth, problem-solving, and self-awareness in her creative process, often working on multiple canvases at once. Cynthia credits social media, particularly Facebook art groups, and networking at plein air events with helping her build a successful career later in life. She also discusses her teaching philosophy in workshops, her belief in balancing hard work and luck, and reminds artists that it's the heart that drives the work. Finally, Cynthia tells us where we can see more of her artwork and to stay posted for her upcoming shows and workshops!Cynthia's FASO site:cynthiarosen.com/Cynthia's Social Media:instagram.com/rosencynthia/facebook.com/cynthiarosen.art

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with Chantel Lynn Barber, an award-winning contemporary artist and educator, renowned for her expressive acrylic portraits and dedication to inspiring creativity in others. Chantel discusses her artistic journey, emphasizing her transition from oil to acrylic paints due to practicality and personal preference. She highlights her 20-year career, including running a storefront business and creating various art forms like furniture painting and glassware. Chantel stresses the importance of using high-quality materials, such as professional-grade acrylics, and shares her techniques for maintaining paint consistency. She also touches on the emotional and financial aspects of being an artist, advocating for self-respect and strategic marketing to reach the right audience. Chantel believes success is about continuous growth and not stagnation, and she values the personal and professional development that comes from her art. She also discusses her definition of success as an artist, emphasizing the importance of creating joyful and uplifting work that resonates with others while also nurturing her own soul. She highlights the value of beauty in enriching lives and the necessity of self-care and positive self-talk in the face of artistic challenges while reminding artists that they should let go of perfectionism. She also advises setting goals, networking with other artists, and being open to new opportunities. Finally, Chantel mentions her upcoming exhibitions and workshops!Chantel's FASO site:chantellynnbarber.com/Chantel's Social Media:instagram.com/fineartofchantel

« Les tensions entre les deux hommes sont de plus en plus perceptibles » : c'est ce qu'observe, comme de nombreux médias ouest-africains, Le Pays. « Au cœur de la crise, résume le journal burkinabé : l'organisation de la "Coalition Diomaye président", du nom de cette entité créée pour rassembler les soutiens à la candidature de Bassirou Diomaye Faye en 2024. » « Les deux hommes n'arrivent pas à s'accorder sur la personne qui doit diriger cette coalition. Le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye a annoncé, dans une note publiée le 11 novembre, la démission de Aïssatou Mbodj, proche d'Ousmane Sonko. En remplacement, il a nommé Aminata Touré (aussi surnommée « Mimi Touré », ndlr) qui est sa conseillère spéciale et coordinatrice de sa campagne électorale en 2024. La réaction du Premier ministre a été immédiate, relate Le Pays. Ousmane Sonko a convoqué une réunion du Pastef, le parti au pouvoir qu'il dirige. Dans la foulée, le bureau politique de ce parti a affirmé que Bassirou Diomaye Faye "n'avait pas le pouvoir de démettre" Aïssatou Mbodj, et il a rejeté la candidature d'Aminata Touré. Le moins que l'on puisse dire, conclue Le Pays, c'est que le conflit est désormais ouvert au sommet de l'État. » Le Pays qui précise, d'ailleurs, qu'Ousmane Sonko a « snobé » le Conseil des ministres de ce mercredi 12 novembre. Aminata Touré entre les deux dirigeants C'est donc la nomination d'Aminata Touré qui a « déclenché une véritable tempête au sein du mouvement », « une explosion de tensions sur le groupe WhatsApp officiel de la coalition, devenu en quelques heures un champ de bataille numérique », raconte Afrik.com. « Certains ont félicité Mimi Touré, saluant "une femme d'expérience et de rigueur", tandis que d'autres ont dénoncé un "coup de force politique". Réputée pour son franc-parler et son sens de la méthode, Diomaye Faye espère qu'elle saura transformer la coalition en un instrument politique plus efficace. » Mais depuis le Sénégal, Le Quotidien revient sur la carrière de ce « personnage politique controversé ». Ancienne Première ministre de Macky Sall, passée dans l'opposition, « les regards inquisiteurs se posent toujours sur elle à cause de son passé critique sur le leader du Pastef », rappelle Le Quotidien, qui revient aussi sur ses « terribles défaites électorales » ayant « nourri les critiques de ses détracteurs qui la présentent comme une figure sans "base électorale" solide ». Aminata Touré, une « femme combative », résume le quotidien sénégalais, dont « l'ascension fulgurante et le caractère entier ont suscité autant d'admiration pour sa compétence et sa rigueur que d'animosité en raison de son autonomie et de ses ambitions ». C'est elle qui se retrouve, écrit Le Quotidien, « au milieu de ce duel fratricide ». Jusqu'où ira ce « duel » ? « Du duo, on a glissé au duel », confirme Aujourd'hui au Faso, observant cette « bataille à fleurets mouchetés depuis des mois, de plus en plus frontal » entre Diomaye Faye et Sonko. « Comme deux lutteurs au stade, forcément il y en aura un à terre », prédit Aujourd'hui au Faso, qui voit « les attaques au fil du quinquennat se multiplier », puisque le président pourrait penser à un second mandat, alors que le Premier ministre pourrait envisager de participer à la présidentielle de 2029… L'ancien « duo gagnant » qui suscitait, pas plus tard que l'an dernier, rappelle Le Pays, « tant d'admiration auprès des Sénégalais et de tous les partisans de la démocratie ». Désormais, « confronté à ce qui apparaît comme une crise d'autorité, avec un Premier ministre qui, visiblement, prend trop de place au point de lui faire de l'ombre, le président se serait-il enfin décidé à reprendre la main ? », s'interroge Le Pays, qui assure que « les jours à venir s'annoncent déterminants ». Priorités économiques Une chose est sûre, pour Dakar Matin : l'unité politique est « un impératif pour la stabilité économique ». « Dans un contexte marqué par un endettement croissant et une tension budgétaire persistante, le Sénégal ne peut se permettre la moindre fissure politique au sommet de l'État. » « Trois scénarios s'esquissent, d'après Dakar Matin : la rupture, qui provoquerait un choc économique brutal ; la cohabitation conflictuelle, source d'immobilisme et de lenteur réformatrice ; ou la réconciliation, seule issue capable de restaurer la confiance et de relancer la dynamique de développement. » « L'enjeu est historique, prévient encore le média dakarois. Chaque mois d'instabilité politique se traduit par des milliards de francs CFA perdus et des opportunités économiques manquées. Dans un pays en quête d'émergence, la stabilité n'est pas un idéal abstrait : c'est une condition vitale à la prospérité collective. » À écouter aussiBras de fer Sonko/Diomaye: «Une crise politique profonde qui va se métastaser en crise institutionnelle»

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---On today's episode, we sat down with Shanna Kunz, a seasoned landscape artist based in Ogden, Utah, with more than 30 years of painting experience. Her early love for art was nurtured by a family immersed in the outdoors, which deeply influenced her connection to landscapes. After studying at Utah State University, Shanna transitioned from figure painting and creative pursuits like seamstressing into watercolor and later, oil painting, developing a distinctive, atmospheric style. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, experimentation, and reminds artists to never give up and always show up at the easel. Shanna also highlights the therapeutic and reflective nature of painting, encouraging both herself and her students to embrace failure, self-discovery, and community. Dedicated to nurturing others, she mentors artists in her Mindful Art Mentoring program, champions lifelong growth, and advises perseverance as the foundation for a fulfilling creative career. Finally, Shanna tells us about all of her upcoming shows!Shanna's FASO site:shannakunz.comMentorship with Shanna:mindfulartmentoring.com/Shanna's Social Media:instagram.com/shannakunz/facebook.com/shanna.allen.kunz.hernandez

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---On today's episode we sat down with Scott W. Prior, a full-time artist based in Oceanside, California, celebrated for his evocative paintings that capture everyday scenes. Scott discusses his journey as a full-time artist, reflecting on his transition from illustration to fine art and the influences that shaped his work. He emphasizes the importance of capturing everyday moments and the joy he finds in both painting and new creative pursuits like ceramics. Scott recounts the challenges and perseverance required to build his career, highlighting support from his wife and important moments of validation. He discusses the significance of discipline, networking, and joining artist communities for personal and professional growth. Scott encourages artists to pursue their passion for the love of art rather than for financial gain, warning against chasing commercial trends. Finally, Scott tells us about his upcoming events, including a return to the Paint Maui show in February 2026.Scott's FASO site:scottwprior.com/Scott's Social Media:instagram.com/scottwpriorfacebook.com/scottwpriorartist

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---In this episode, we sat down with Julie Davis, a landscape painter with a deep fascination with trees. Julie shares her inspiring journey from law and education to becoming a celebrated landscape artist, specializing in trees. She describes how plein air painting and mentorship shaped her artistic process, turning personal challenges into creative strengths. Julie reflects on balancing family life while nurturing her passion for art through early-morning painting and freelance work. She emphasizes the value of joining artist organizations, networking at shows, and the profound impact of supportive communities. Julie encourages artists to embrace lifelong learning, view mistakes as opportunities, and follow their curiosity. Finally, Julie tells us about her upcoming exhibitions and ways to connect with her work.Julie's FASO site:juliedavisstudio.com/Julie's Social Media:instagram.com/juliedavisstudio/

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode, we sat down with artist Patricia Watwood to hear about the creation of her upcoming solo show "The Fey Wild," a show deeply rooted in mythology, theatre, and the magic of childhood wonder. Patricia shares how reconnecting with her younger, imaginative self and raising non-binary children have enriched her perspective and inspired a world of artistic freedom and inclusive representation. Through her evolution from classical precision to bold, painterly expression, she celebrates joy, play, and the courage of creative authenticity. The Fey Wild becomes a haven for bodily autonomy, gender fluidity, and boundless self-expression, reflecting the hope and idealism of new generations. Patricia emphasizes that art, especially in challenging times, serves as an antidote to fear and a catalyst for collective joy and resilience. Ultimately, she invites us to delight in creativity, cherish the freedom to dream, and share beauty that uplifts our communities. The show will be on display at Equity Gallery in New York City starting November 6, 2025.Patricia's FASO site:patriciawatwoodstudio.comEquity Gallery:nyartistsequity.org

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Tuesday, October 21, 2025.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---We're starting off season 12 with John Morra, a professional oil painter who specializes in still life. John shares how he initially undervalued still life painting, until he discovered masters like Chardin, sparking his deep appreciation for the genre. He recounts his personal transformation at the Prado Museum in Madrid, realizing art's magical potential and reshaping his ambitions from science to painting. Through stories of art school and mentorship, John emphasizes the importance of learning foundational skills, painting as much as you can, and embracing both failure and experimentation. He also offers practical strategies to overcome creative blocks, such as inventing new genres, emulating past masters, and working in supportive peer groups. John balances this with advice on navigating the art market, encouraging artists to find fulfillment in their work while also considering commercial realities. He concludes by urging artists to consistently finish their paintings, seek affordable living arrangements, and remain open to both knowledge and experience in their lifelong artistic development.John's FASO site:johnmorrapainting.com/John's social media:instagram.com/johnmorra/facebook.com/JohnMorraPainting/

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---To finish off season 11, we created a compilation of basic art marketing tips for artists to consider as they begin their career. Our past guests state that artists should focus on developing authentic, personal relationships with their collectors, often by communicating directly through email newsletters. Many pasta guests also attest to the importance of building and regularly growing an email list for maintaining long-term connections and driving sales outside of social media platforms. They also emphasize the importance of presenting oneself as a professional through a polished website and a consistent portfolio to help foster trust with galleries and clients. Also, consistent and strategic pricing, without undercutting galleries or offering variable discounts, supports an artist's reputation and business relationships. Separating administrative and creative tasks, and managing one's schedule effectively, enables artists to maximize their productivity and balance business demands. Finally, our guests remind us that artists should continue to adapt to changes in the art market, such as increased social media and marketing responsibilities, which is vital to thrive as a professional artist today.Episodes mentioned in order of appearance:37 Catherine Bobkoski42 Tina Garrett60 Gladys Roldan-de-Moras74 Arthur Gain81 Steve Atkinson96 Brienne Brown97 Elizabeth Robbins114 Kyle Stuckey117 Poppy Balser