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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

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

This week Wes and Todd welcome back Ken Chapin to Tenet to talk about all the exhibits and events that he is helping to produce for the Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America. Ken discusses the companion exhibits and events taking place around the Smithsonian exhibition, the theme of Agriculture, exploring rail and its importance to Trinidad and the surrounding area, “Corn Mothers”, the role art plays in aging populations, “BRIM – The Solano's Stories”, “Tractor Trek”, feeding the wolf, “STEAM”, “Grow Raise Make”, “The 5 States of Colorado”, the Trinidad Creative District, and what he loves about engaging and working in the Trinidad community.Join us for a conversation about the Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America! Check out all the events and exhibitions happening around the Smithsonian Exhibition - Crossroads: Change in Rural America at the Corazón de Trinidad Creative District website www.trinidadcreativedistrict.org/smithsonianexhibition Follow Corazón de Trinidad on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/trinidadcreativedistrict/@trinidadcreativedistrict Facebook - www.facebook.com/trinidadcreativedistrict Hear “BRIM – The Solano's Stories” here - https://www.youtube.com/@CorazondeTrinidadCreativ-bi2qk

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Ann Morgan. Ann discusses painting big, technology informing her process, xeroxes, learning to paint at age 13, winning awards in her youth, AmeriCorps VISTA, getting her B.F.A. at Michigan State University, not painting for 20 years, always considering herself an Artist, her “Art Stuff" folder, the catalyst to start painting again, melding the traditional with technology, Artificial Intelligence, RunwayML, painting in oil, Her show at Next Gallery “Once When I Was You,” her process using A.I., painting in the dark, being bendy, A.I. prompts, borrowing imagery, what scares her about A.I., artist statements living in a simulation, pricing social media, art scammers her “Burn Series,” painting environments, and art being unapologetic joy. Join us for a conversation about exploration and process with Ann Morgan! Check out Ann's work at her website www.annmorgan.art Follow Ann Morgan on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/echopod/@echopod Facebook - www.facebook.com/amjohnsonmorgan

This week, on Tenet Rewind, we are featuring our interview with Mary Carroll (Chiaramonte.) Carroll talks about narrative, nature, work ethic, her struggles with an autoimmune disorder, histamines, childhood, self-criticism, competitions, voice and vision, influences, mystery, death, favorite authors, and optimism for the future.Currently, her piece “June” graces the cover of "The Best of Acrylic" magazine along with an article highlighting her beautiful paintings. Pick up a copy at your nearby book story. Join us as we share laughs and ponder art and life with the phenomenal Artist, Mary Carroll.Check out Mary Carroll's work at her website: www.merrysee.com Follow Mary Carroll on social media:On Facebook:  www.facebook.com/mary.chiaramonte.9On Instagram: www.instagram.com/_marycarroll_/Mary Carroll is represented by the following galleries:Abend Gallery, Denver, Colorado –www.abendgallery.com/artist/mary-chiaramonteLovetts Gallery, Tulsa, Oklahoma –www.lovettsgallery.com/gallery/2-dimensional/mary-chiaramonte

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Photographer, and Mixed Media Artist, Warwick Saint. Saint discusses growing up in South Africa, the influence of his parents on his art journey, studying philosophy and how it informed him as an Artist, his earliest engagement with photography, point of view, London, and his early photo career, the catalyst that jump-started his career, his first digital ad campaign for Nike, Eve, Harold Edgerton, photographing celebrities, LeBron James, building trust with your subject, travel, Burning Man, the decision to leave the world of commercial photography, being part of the solution instead of the problem, Lumadynamic Decomposition, body stacks, finding beauty in the grotesque, working in acrylic, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, scale, Love Saint, and showing up for the process. Join us for a conversation full of great stories and wisdom with Warwick Saint!Check out Warwick Saint's work at his website www.warwicksaint.com Follow Warwick Saint on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/warwicksaint/@warwicksaintFacebook - www.facebook.com/WarwickSaintPhotography/

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Christopher La Fleur. Christopher discusses the catalyst for starting his art business, the encouragement and influence of his father, his thoughts on art school, growing up in Greeley, Colorado, writing and science fiction, being a queertrepreneur, hope for the future, planning and producing events, Pop Art, SourCute, destroying artwork, nostalgia, people he would like to meet from the past, inspiration vs. exploration, therapy, vulnerability, Discotits, Jones Soda, naming pieces, idiogenesis, Art is War, routine, meditation, vegetarianism, rejection, selling art, pricing, merchandise, philanthropy, and goal setting.Join us for a humorous and thought-provoking conversation with Christopher La Fleur! Check out Christopher La Fleur's work at his website www.christopherlafleurarts.com Follow Christopher La Fleur on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/christopher.lafleur.arts/@christopher.lafleur.arts

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, May Pang. May discusses her exhibition “The Lost Weekend." her time with John Lennon, some of the photos that are part of the exhibition, and the feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story." Join us for a wonderful and remarkable conversation with May Pang. Check out May Pang's website www.maypang.com Follow May Pang on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/themaypang_official/@themaypang_officialFacebook - www.facebook.com/TheMayPangPage Catch May Pang's exhibition in Denver at Bitfactory Gallery.“The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang”Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th, 2023Bitfactory Gallery - 851 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, 80204www.bitfactory.netExhibition hours:Friday, September 22nd – 4pm-8pmSaturday, September 23rd – 12pm – 6pmSunday, September 24th – 12pm – 4pm “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” coincides with the upcoming digital release of the feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story” which will be released on October 13th.  Watch the film's trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrQHqTB3qjo

This week, Wes and Todd do their annual interview withArtist Topher Straus. Topher talks about technology, Maui, charities, Sauvage Spectrum Winery, changes in his business model, World Heritage Sites, marketing & advertising, Vail International Gallery, the secondary market for his work, new gallery representation, Japan, traveling, new work, photo collages, the Design With Us competition, proven business tactics and goals. Join us as we catch up with Topher Straus. Check out Topher's work on his website: www.topherstraus.com  Follow Topher Straus on social media: On Facebook - www.facebook.com/CreativeTopher/ On Instagram - www.instagram.com/creativetopher/@creativetopher

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Fine Art Photographer, Marisa S. White. Marissa discusses pancakes, digital art, AI, art festival categories, photomontage, portfolio reviews, process, technology, the compulsion to create, the encouragement she received in her youth from her father, the support of her husband, Surrealism, Magritte, clouds, Carl Sagan, meditation, spirituality, sizes of work, pricing, editions, presentation, Namibia, art festivals, printing, workflow, vulnerability, fear, goals, gallery representation, business tips, social media, art scammers, commissions, Art Store Fronts, PX3, contests & awards, exhibitions, and boldness in photography.Join us for an in-depth conversation with Marisa S. White. Check out Marisa's work at her website www.marisaswhite.com Follow Marisa S. White on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/marisa_whitesparks/@marisa_whitesparks Catch Marisa's work in person at these upcoming exhibitions and events; G44 Gallery – www.g44gallery.com“Above|Below”October 6th thru the month of OctoberOpening Reception – Friday, October 6th, 5-9pm Surface Gallery – www.surfacegallerycos.comThe Space Between, A Photography ShowGroup ExhibitionThe Month of October True North Art Gallery – www.truenorthartgallery.com“Dark Praise”Special Event – October 26th, 2023Collaboration with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Steve Law.

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Gina Teichert. Gina discusses Tik Tok, Napa County, growing up in Nevada, National Geographic Kids, the influence of her Artist grandmother, support from her family, her connection to the West, bringing her experiences into her work, voice, art school, the fashion industry and modeling, sketching, her own rubric for her work, coffee table books, graduating herself from art school, rejection, scream therapy, “Hearts in SF”, her experience as a studio assistant, oil painting, routine, goal setting, the catalyst for her concentrating on her art career fulltime, her piece “Atomic Madonna”, self-portraits, Magritte, her successes the past few years, pricing, freelance writing, the relationship between art & society, and her mantra.Join us for a wonderful and thoughtful conversation with Gina Teichert.Check out Gina's work at her website www.ginateichert.com Follow Gina Teichert on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/ginateichert/Catch Gina's work in person at these upcoming exhibitions.Blue Stream Gallery – www.bluestreamgallery.com“Beginning: New History and Artistic Growth”Group ExhibitionAugust 31st – September 13th, 2023Opening Reception – September 2nd at 5pm Dorado 806 Art Gallery – www.dorado806.com“Wytches”Group ExhibitionOctober 13th – October 28th, 2023

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Josh Davy. Josh discusses Next Gallery, oil painting, getting back to making things for fun, pushing himself, sitting with the work & feeling where it's going, buildings, ceramics, his art roots, glass blowing, symbolism, bridges, cathedrals, connection, Christianity & religion, empathy & grace, being human, robots, process, photography, artist talks, his exhibition “Lost Along the Way, faith, prayer, prison, failure, technology & artificial intelligence, pricing, and services he offers Artists. Join us as we talk art, philosophy, and life with Josh Davy.  Check out Josh's work at his website www.joshdavy.com  Josh's exhibition “Lost Along the Way” opens Friday, August 25th at Next Gallery. “Lost Along the Way”August 25th – September 10th, 2023Next Gallery6501 W. ColfaxLakewood, CO 80214www.nextgallery.org  Follow Josh on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/jndavy/@jndavy Facebook - www.facebook.com/jndavy

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Artist, Clay Ross. Clay discusses growing up in Colorado Springs, his journey as an Artist, being color blind, the “ache” to make art, working in acrylic, his two series, being a cheerleader for his community, True North Art Gallery, mixed media, abstract work, cityscapes, his current exhibition, Colorado Springs pride, light, pricing, selling art, Yobel, and The Look Up Gallery. Check out Clay's work at his website www.clayross.artClay's exhibition “City Series” opens Friday, August 4th at The Look Up Gallery inside Yobel.Yobel and The Lookup Gallery are located at:11 E. Bijou StreetColorado Springs, CO 80903 Follow Clay on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/719clay/@719clayFacebook - www.facebook.com/719clay  You can check out The Look Up Gallery at www.thelookupgallery.comFollow The Look Up Gallery on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/thelookupgallery/@thelookupgallery Facebook - www.facebook.com/thelookupgallery Check out Clay & Emily's fair trade, ethically sourced boutique, Yobel, via the website www.shopyobel.comFollow Yobel on social media:Instagram – www.instagram.com/shopyobel/@shopyobelFacebook - www.facebook.com/shopyobel

This week Wes and Todd sit down with their friend Dan Drossman and Homeboy Sandman. Dan and Homeboy Sandman discuss how they met, how Visible Planets came about and the thought behind it, and the Artists involved in the exhibition at Bitfactory and the concert at Herman's Hideaway. Join us as we talk all things Visible Planets with Dan Drossman and Homeboy Sandman. VISIBLE PLANET– Group Exhibition  July 21, 2023 – August 10, 2023Bitfactory Gallery – www.bitfactory.net851 Santa Fe DriveDenver, CO 80204Visible Planets Opening Reception – July 21, 2023, 6-9 pmArtist Reception – August 4, 2023, 6-9 pm Visible Planets Concert – Herman's Hideaway – www.hermanshideaway.comAugust 5, 20238 pm – 12 amDoors at 7pm1578 S Broadway Denver, CO 80210To buy tickets to the show go to https://app.showslinger.com/e/visible-planetsIsaac Sawyer will be the DJ - The Vinyl LoungeAugust 3, 20237-11 pm1436 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80202Follow Visible Planets on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/visibleplanets2023/@visibleplanets2023

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Raven Rohrig. Raven discusses her life growing up with her Artist father, her artistic family, not being exposed to a lot of art, the beginning of her art journey, the catalyst for her to follow her muse and become a full-time Artist, her name, coming out, labels, authenticity, her three bodies of work, color theory, contemporary portraiture, the strength and power of women, process, neon, black widows, mixed media, vulnerability, eroticism, sex in art, feminism, balance, framing, the US exhibition at Bitfactory, selling art, pricing, routine, commissions, reading and influences. Check out Raven's work at her website www.ravenrohrig.com Follow Raven Rohrig on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/ravenrohrig/@ravenrohrigRaven Rohrig is represented by Susan Aplin Pogue Hell Yeah – Magpie Arts Collection www.instagram.com/magpieartscollection/@magpieartscollection

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Allyson Sheumaker, Executive Director of the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art. Sheumaker discusses how she landed in Trinidad, Colorado, the history of Trinidad, A.R. Mitchell's early years, stories of Mitchell, Mitchell's work as Curator of the Trinidad History Museum, Harvey Dunn, Mitchell's legacy of being of being king of pulp western magazines, Mitchell's love of Trinidad and it's history, being recognized for his artistic abilities in his youth, what people will experience when they visit the museum, how the museum came to be, ghost stories, vision for the museums' future, Kuehl Fine Art, and things to do when you visit Trinidad. Check out the A.R. Mitchell Museum website at www.armitchellmuseum.com Follow the A.R. Mitchell Museum on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/armitchellmuseum/@armitchellmuseumOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/ARMitchellMuseumA.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art150 E. Main StreetTrinidad, CO 81082(719) 846-4224Free AdmissionMuseum HoursTuesday-Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Chris Long. Chris discusses RVing and living on the road with his family for 11 years, FOMO, wanderlust, equating RV life as that of hunter-gatherer, the pandemic, his former life as a Sculptor, the catalyst to start painting, teaching himself to paint, selling paintings in New Orleans, how his foundation as a sculptor informs his painting, magazine nomenclature, street criticism, energy & impact, something or nothing, how he made a business out of his passion, harmony, color temperature, focusing in on one thing, evoking emotion & feeling, looking for that moment of magic, painting paintings of paintings, irrational believability, what drew him to landscapes, his business model, simplicity & consistency, being a Daily Painter, pricing, gallery representation, commissions, his biggest support, Legos, and inspiration.Join us for a spectacularly introspective conversation with Chris Long! Check out Chris Long's website at www.chrislongpainter.com Follow Chris Long on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/long_painter/@long_painter

This week Wes and Todd catch up with their friend Annie Decamp. Decamp discusses her recent exhibition at Kuehl Fine Art in Trinidad, her health scare, stepping away from encaustic work, surviving a home invasion, her current work looking at and away from trauma, PTSD, healing through art, loneliness of trauma experiences, laughing and love, evolution and direction of her work, abstraction, hands perfection and imperfection, working on new skills, figurative work, sketching, connecting with her Dad through painting, art classes, teaching, Yard Art, changes she has implemented in her business model, and learning how to slow down and go with the flow. Check out Annie Decamp's website at www.anniedecampart.com Follow Annie Decamp on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/anniedecampart/@anniedecampart Facebook - www.facebook.com/anniedecampartFollow Yard Art on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yardartcontemporary/@yardartcomtemporaryFacebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075731478187

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mick Burson. Mick discusses bath houses, living on the road, murals, graffiti, exhibitions, growing up knowing he was going to become an Artist, mentors, painting trains, painting for people in the backseat, his parents, Waco, and how it plays into his work, pursuing degrees in Art, sketchy painting scenarios, being arrested, what compels him to create, painting walls – process & experience, painting the largest mural in New Mexico, fear and anxiety, acceptance of not having control, compliments, voice, mortality and legacy, drive, gratitude, horses, the Richard Levy Gallery, being a conduit for creation, impulse, acquiring materials through connection, sculpture, orphaned work, matches, journeys, selling art, business, pricing, retirement, and sobriety. Join us for a phenomenal conversation with Mick Burson! Check out Mick's work at his website www.mickburson.com Follow Mick on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/mickburson/@mickbursonYouTube - www.youtube.com/@mickburson362/featuredCatch Mick's exhibition “Railrodeo” at Co-Lab Projects through June 10th, 2023.Co-Lab Projects5419 Glissman RoadAustin, Texas 78702www.co-labprojects.orgOn View Saturdays 12-6pmCatch Mick's upcoming exhibition with Laura Burke at the Richard Levy Gallery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 5th- September 15th.www.levygallery.com

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media and Performance Artist, Jasmine Dillavou. Jasmine discusses her Instagram handle, her childhood, getting her B.A. in Visual & Performing Arts from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, her path as an Artist, her compulsion to create, making with intention and gratitude, being accountable to herself and treating her art practice as a job, voice, the Colorado Springs Art Community, identity, being Boricua, the sacredness of your art space, Puerto Rico, potions, art as activation to activism & education, lipstick, the evolution of her performances, poetry, Ephemera, being an art educator, galleries, and the Colorado Springs art scene. Join us for an illuminating and inspiring conversation with Jasmine Dillavou. Check out Jasmine's work at her website www.jasminedillavou.comFollow Jasmine Dillavou on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/jasminerunswithscissors/@jasminerunswithscissors On Facebook - www.facebook.com/ArtByJasmineDillavou On YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ManitouPoetrySlam/videos For a truly unique dining and art experience, check out Ephemera's website - www.ephemeradinners.com

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Artists, Skylar Call, Melissa Porter, and Marisa S. White. Skylar, Melissa, and Marisa, discuss their art background, their love of Colorado Springs and its art community, how they all met and became friends, the seeds of the True North Art Gallery, the structure of the co-op, membership, their focus as a gallery and how they're trying to stand out in the Colorado Springs art scene, membership dues and responsibilities, commission, what they've learned since opening, reception by the art community, committees, artists involved in the gallery, social media and marketing, exhibitions and curation, short and long term goals, and what gives each of them hope.Check out all the Artists on the True North roster at www.truenorthartgallery.comFollow True North Art Gallery on social media:On Instagram www.instagram.com/true_north_art_gallery/@true_north_art_galleryOn Facebook www.facebook.com/TrueNorthArtGallery

In this episode, Wes and Todd catch up with Artist and Curator, Melody Epperson. Melody discusses her recent solo show “Lifetime of Snapshots”, Women's Caucus for Art, receiving a PS You Are Here grant from Denver Arts & Venues, her public art installation “Tree Tales”, engaging youth and community, challenges of facilitating the “Tree Tales”project, the various skill sets gained by the youth that participated, the future of the project, and advice to those interested in taking on a similar project.Learn more about “Tree Tales” at www.melodyepperson.com/about-tree-tales.htmlYou can experience “Tree Tales” until November 2023 at La Alma/Lincoln Park located at 1265 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204.Check out Melody Epperson's work at her website www.melodyepperson.com Follow Melody Epperson on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/melody.epperson/@melody.eppersonOn Facebook at www.facebook.com/SheDidWeWill

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Artist, Chris Maynard. Chris discusses growing up in Washington state, growing up around art, the catalyst to become a full-time Artist and deciding to focus on feathers, feather structure, Argus Pheasants, snake skins, themes of his work, how he sources his feathers, the legality of acquiring feathers, challenges of carving feathers, tools for carving, routine, dancing, wasp paper, installations, his book “Feathers: Form & Function”, selling art, pricing, and galleries. Join us for an educational conversation with Chris Maynard.Check out Chris Maynard's exquisite work on his website www.featherfolio.comFollow Chris Maynard on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/featherfolio/@featherfolioFacebook - www.facebook.com/featherfolioYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCtV3c5XvQb_IHL3GMoVH57A

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Emilie Odeile & Ken Chapin. Emilie & Ken discuss their background in the Arts, how they met and became Artners, how Ken designed and sold the world's largest collection of knitting needles, Emilie looking for larger than commercially made knitting needles, how they work together and what each brings to the table, “Goodnight Moon” the book, the catalyst for Emilie to want to knit “Goodnight Moon”, “One Story, Many Voices”, school field trips, the programming they are facilitating around “Goodnight Moon”, aging populations and age friendly communities, literacy rates in Southern Colorado, Space to Create, and the work leading up to knitting “Goodnight Moon”. Join us for a magnificent conversation with Emilie Odeile & Ken Chapin. “Goodnight Moon, A Fiber Tale” On display May 5th – July 7th, 2023, Monday-Friday, 11am-4pmThe Commons at Space to Create218 W. Main StreetTrinidad, CO 81082Opening Reception – May 5th, 5-8pm Follow Emilie Odeile and Ken Chapin on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/wove.world/@wove.world If you would like to take part in “One Story, Many Voices” and record yourself reading “Goodnight Moon”, call 719-297-1177. It takes about 2 minutes.Here's the story you know and love.In the great green roomThere was a telephoneAnd a red balloonAnd a picture ofThe cow jumping over the moonAnd there were three little bears sitting on chairsAnd two little kittensAnd a pair of mittensAnd a little toy houseAnd a young mouseAnd a comb and a brush and a bowl full of mushAnd a quiet old lady who was whispering “hush”Goodnight roomGoodnight moonGoodnight cow jumping over the moonGoodnight lightAnd the red balloonGoodnight bearsGoodnight chairsGoodnight kittensAnd goodnight mittensGoodnight clocksAnd goodnight socksGoodnight little houseAnd goodnight mouseGoodnight combAnd goodnight brushGoodnight nobodyGoodnight mushAnd goodnight to the old lady whispering “hush”Goodnight starsGoodnight airGood night noises everywhere

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Oil Painter & Muralist, Kathryn Petroff. Kathryn discusses her original art path, photography & the darkroom, how photography has informed her painting, living in Bailey Colorado, growing up in an artistic family in Dallas, drawing with her Dad, her transition from photography to painting, getting her BFA at the University of North Texas, finding her voice, how her paintings relate to her life, murals, commissions, sculpted oil painting, having a supportive family, balancing her family life with her art life, homeschooling, routine, painting in her car, figurative work, awards, covid, teaching art, limited edition prints, social media, collectors, staying true to your voice, pricing, favorite Artists, goal setting & going with the flow, and her definition of success.Join us for a wonderful conversation with Kathryn Petroff. Check out Kathryn's magnificent work at her website – www.kathrynpetroff.com Follow Kathryn Petroff on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/artist_kathryn_petroff/Facebook - www.facebook.com/klpfineart

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Sculptor, Jeff Dean. Jeff discusses growing up in Fairbanks, his earliest art memory, being introduced to pottery, his art education, South Bear School and Pond Farm, the Naguib School of Sculpture, growing up building things, yurts, teaching art, moving to Tennessee, living in North Carolina, demonstrating and selling work at Dollywood, moving back to Alaska and buying land in Homer, Kachemak Bay, Dean Homestead & Art Studio tours, mediums he works in, saw blades, the heat colored steel engraving process, marketing & hustling for work, commissions, metal prints, editions, public art, online courses, the Dean Gallery, the gallery pole he developed, social media, and discipline. Join us for an compelling and informative conversation with Jeff Dean.Check out Jeff's stunning work at his website - www.jeffreyhdean.com Follow Jeff Dean on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/jeffreyhdean/Facebook - www.facebook.com/jeffreyhdeansculptureYouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FpHQNbV4twZ7-uoNBjFAw

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with the Art Gallery  Manager, Curator, and Vice President of the Gilpin County Arts  Association, Michele Roussel, and the President of the Gilpin County Arts  Association, Eric Miller. Michele and Eric discuss the history of  Central City, the history of Washington Hall that houses the GCAA Art  Gallery, the Central City Opera, Gaming and Casinos, living in a close-knit small community, the history of the GCAA, how the GCAA is governed, Vance Kirkland, the mission of the GCAA and what it facilitates, membership, funding, the Art Gallery and exhibitions, and the GCAA Annual Juried Art Show.Join us for a fantastic conversation about the Gilpin County Arts Association and Central City.Check out the Gilpin County Arts Association website at www.gilpinarts.orgFollow the Gilpin County Arts Association on social media:On Facebook - www.facebook.com/GilpinCountyArtsAssociationEnter the Gilpin County Arts Association 76th Annual Juried Art Show on CaFÉhttps://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11387

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Multimedia Artist, Georgia Padilla. Georgia discusses growing up in Colorado and Manitou Springs, CPTSD, living with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, art as a coping mechanism, anxiety, Dialectical behavior therapy, breathing beads, mental illness, her voice as an Artist and how she uses it, how art saved her life and how it heals, becoming a professional Artist, getting into Next Gallery and being awarded a Next Gallery scholarship, all the mediums that she works in, her relief work, commissions, Etsy, craft fairs, collaborating with her daughter Daemonia for their exhibition “Coloring Outside the Lines”, Autism Acceptance Month, Autism, inclusivity, stimming, Autistic traits between genders, scripting, the three different levels of Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, making visuals, setting up her daughter for success, neurodiversity, and her journey to meaningful connection with her daughter through art.  Join us for an educational conversation about art, Autism and celebrating neurodiversity with Georgia Padilla. Go see “Coloring Outside the Lines”, Georgia and Daemonia's collaborative exhibition at Next Gallery.“Coloring Outside the Lines”March 31-April 16, 2023Next Gallery – www.nextgallery.orgOpening night March 31st from 5-10pm Follow Georgia Padilla on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/georgiascustomart/@georgiascustomartOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/artbyGeorgiaPCheck out Georgia's Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/GeorgiasCustomArt

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Edward Mapplethorpe. Edward discusses his early life growing up in Queens, his father introducing him to photography, his brother Robert and Patti Smith, his introduction to the darkroom and how it solidified his path in photography, his education at SUNY Stony Brook, the importance of being a dreamer, his interest in art in his youth, being a goal setter, going to work for his brother Robert, collaborating with Robert, Robert predicting Edward would be an Artist in his youth, Tom Baril, leaving Robert's studio and moving to Los Angeles, assisting Playboy photographers, the magic of photography, beginnings of a series of work, changing his name, being a reactionary Artist, the catalyst for his series “Undercurrents”, finding his voice, the “Transmographs” series, process, ideas, Analog vs. Digital, his “One” series, commissioned portraits, polaroids and light meters, film stocks, his love of the darkroom, his abstract work, chemograms, “Timezones”, “The Cube”, Screw Magazine and silly putty, and his thoughts on his legacy as Photographer and Artist.Join us for a remarkable conversation with one of the most significant Photographic Artists working today.  Experience Edward's magnificent work at his website www.edwardmapplethorpe.com Hear Edward speak about his various series in his presentation “In Process” for B&H  https://youtu.be/-2P2LOz361w

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Samantha Johnston, Executive Director & Curator of the Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Samantha discusses the structure of CPAC, funding, being an educator and becoming the Executive Director of CPAC, her engagement with photography in her youth, her BFA and MFA experiences, CPAC's Veterans Workshop Series, curation and exhibitions, the mission of CPAC, community outreach, CPAC's programming, membership, the history of CPAC, CPAC's permanent collection, CPAC taking the reins of Month of Photography Denver, the changing landscape of photography, CPAC's new space, portfolio reviews, exhibitions to check out during Month of Photography, and what photographer was the biggest influence in her youth.Join us for an illuminating conversation with CPAC Executive Director, Samantha Johnston.Check out all that the Colorado Photographic Arts Center has to offer at www.cpacphoto.orgFollow the Colorado Photographic Arts Center on social media:On Instagram – www.instagram.com/cpacphoto/@cpacphotoOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/cpacphoto Check out all the events and exhibitions surrounding Month of Photography Denver at www.denvermop.orgFollow Month of Photography Denver on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/mopdenver/@mopdenverOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/monthofphotographydenver

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Wet Plate Collodion Photographer, Kary Janousek. Kary discusses how she ended up in Fargo, the historic building that houses her studio, how she sealed the deal for her studio space, her love of history and old things, vintage millinery, her start in photography, how her millinery business informed her photography business, the catalyst to explore wet plate collodion, educating herself in the process, cameras, the process of wet plate collodion, working large compared to small, positive and negative plates, chemistry, safety, history of wet plate collodion, sourcing chemistry and materials, the expense, lenses, clean plates and imperfections, different series and themes, vanity, making portraits, open studio days, why she likes photographing people, vulnerability, perspective, social media, commissions, pricing, art pieces, studio routine, the time she shot a wedding, and keeping your word. Check out Kary's work at her website www.oldschoolcollodion.comFollow Kary Janousek on social media:On Instagram – www.instagram.com/oldschoolcollodion/@oldschoolcollodionOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/oldschoolcollodionOn TikTok - @oldschoolcollodionCheck out Kary's photography in person at The Red Door Gallery in Wahpeton, North Dakota, May 24th – July 29th. www.reddoorgallerywahpeton.comOld School Collodion11 8th Street SFargo, ND 58103701-799-6621Open every Friday for people to observe her process from 11am-4pm.Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for walk-in portraits.

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Shadows Gather. Shadow discusses documenting Denver nightlife, Fuji Instax cameras, her beginnings in photography, Instagram tips, instant film, capturing humanity & fun, her routine when she photographs, Los Angeles, Austin, the Denver drag and punk scenes, clubs, keeping her finger on the pulse of happenings, scanning photos, process, marketing & social media, artist talks, residencies, wheat pasting, pandemic parking lot parties, consent, selfies, the importance of her iPhone, printing, editions, Instagram banned photos, pup culture, zines and her exhibition “Shadow Banned” at Leon Gallery.Check out Shadow's work at her website www.shadowsgather.comFollow Shadow on social media:On Instagram – www.instagram.com/shadows.gather/@shadows.gatherOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/shadows.gatherCatch Shadow's photography exhibition at Leon Gallery.Shadow Banned – Exhibition of Photographs by Shadows GatherMarch 11th – April 22nd, 2023Leon Art Gallery1112 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218www.leongallery.orgOpening Reception: Saturday, March 11th, 7-11pm

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Steve Morrell. Steve talks about his current work, New York, moving to Colorado, advertising, copywriting, Chat GPT, NFTs, ADD, psychedelics, MDMA, LA, Miami, Art Basel, trampolines & models, nudes, voice, art in his youth, painting denim jackets in the '80s, street art, working large, commissions, color palette, pricing, prints, process, and abstract work. Check out Steve's work at his website www.stevemorrellart.com Follow Steve Morrell on social media:On Instagram – www.instagram.com/stevenmorrell/@stevenmorrell

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Digital and Mixed Media Artist, Billy Ludwig. Billy discusses the art scenes in Miami and New York, Art Basel, art fairs, digital work, photoshop, mixed media, process Lucasfilm, compositing images, Star Wars vs. World War II, research, the importance of authentic representation in his work, getting flagged on Instagram, being invited to Okinawa, Japan by the Marine Corps, Vaudeville Phantoms, Galactic Samurais, art in his youth, having an addiction to ideas & being creative, music, the compulsion to create,  the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., emoting through art, abstract art, Thirteenth Floor, and rules.Join us for a sensational conversation with Billy Ludwig.Check out Billy's work at his website www.billyludwig.netFollow Billy Ludwig on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/billyludwig/@billyludwigOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/billyludwigofficialCheck out the Thirteenth Floor website at www.thirteenthfloor.usFollow Thirteenth Floor on social media:On Instagram – www.instagram.com/thirteenthfloor/@thirteenthfloorOn Facebook - www.facebook.com/thirteenthfloor

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Adrienne Stein. Adrienne discusses her new work, social media, works in progress, Agnes Pelton, Hilma af Klint, New Mexico, being deliberate, color in the Southwest, Alaska, mushroom foraging, bones, pheasants, Pennsylvania, Atelier training, family/work balance, time management, importance of passion, being true to your voice, art education, gratitude, nudes, Ladew Topiary Gardens, still life, painting as offering, accountability, being married to another Artist, magical realism, being open to a paradigm shift, gallery representation, commissions, art in hotels, and her motto. Join us for a lovely and splendid conversation with Adrienne Stein. Check out Adrienne's painting at her website www.adriennestein.com Follow Adrienne Stein on social media:On Instagram - www.instagram.com/adriennestein/On Facebook - www.facebook.com/adriennesteinart/ Catch Adrienne's work in person at the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Maryland in September 2023 – www.ladewgardens.com

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Barbara Van Cleve. Barbara discusses cowboy coffee, Montana and the Crazy Mountains, her family history, the Lazy K Bar Ranch, horses, her youth, her education, being a college professor, her beginnings in photography, Baja California, black & white photography, color photography, adobe walls, abstraction, Montana skies, spotting prints, equipment, photographing on horseback, Ranch Women, connecting to your subject, nude photography, zoom lenses, galleries, museum exhibitions, printing, shooting what moves you, her archives, workshops, the documentary “Barbara Van Cleve's American West”, her books, ranching, work, and the solid virtues of honesty and integrity. Join us for a rich and educational conversation with the one and only, Barbara Van Cleve!Check out Barbara's photography at her website www.barbaravancleve.com Check out and donate to “Barbara Van Cleve's American West”, the documentary on Barbara and how her family's expansion in Montana intertwines with the history of the American West - www.bvcamericanwest.com Follow Barbara Van Cleve on social media:On Facebook at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063687161061

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Sculptor, Tricia Zimic. Tricia discusses her first connection with Art, painting vs. sculpture, being a narrative Artist, etching, owls, painting, telling stories with animals, Meissen, Johann Joachim Kändler, Sins & Virtues, porcelain, process, Kintsugi, Chacma baboons, Albrechtsburg Castle, Hunterdon Art Museum, shipping porcelain, conservation, environmental art, hope, Wildflower Sculpture Park, legacy & time, making your art a priority, illustration, Troma movie posters, selling art, and handling rejection. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Tricia Zimic.Check out Tricias's work at her websites www.triciazimic.com and www.triciazimicillustration.comFollow Tricia Zimic on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/triciazimic/@triciazimic On Facebook at www.facebook.com/triciazimicstudioSee Tricia's work in person at the Hunterdon Art MuseumTricia Zimic: Sins & Virtues - January 22 – March 5, 2023Hunterdon Art Museum7 Lower Center StreetClinton, NJ 08809www.hunterdonartmuseum.org/exhibitions/tricia-zimic-sins-and-virtues/

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media Sculptor, Amy Laugesen. Amy talks about Crestone and the San Luis Valley, the horse as muse, her artistic journey, dyslexia, the support of her parents, working with children, passion, Bob Ragland, being a Mixed Media Sculptor, ceramics, her experience attending the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, clay, repurposing and incorporating found objects into her work, public art, cement fondue, sculpture conservation, collaboration, her great grandfather Bela Lyon Pratt, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, collaboration, and being open to what unfolds in 2023.Join us for a lovely and educational conversation with Amy Laugesen.Check out Amy's work at her website www.amylaugesen.comFollow Amy Laugesen on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/amylaugesen/@amylaugesenCatch Amy's work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale – www.coorswesternart.comIf you're in the Basalt area check out Amy's work at the Ann Korologos Gallery – www.korologosgallery.com

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Maeve Eichelberger. Maeve discusses the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, the catalyst to start working in plexiglass, her Master of Fine Arts, saddles, her compulsion to create, exploring and incorporating materials, being fearless, routine, etching, drawing, sourcing materials, process, photography, fluorescent plexiglass, art education, being an adjunct professor, constructivism, golden spiral, her greatest support, perseverance, being a full-time Artist, selling art, gallery representation, pricing, voice, and advice she would give her younger self. Join us for a fun and fantastic conversation with Maeve Eichelberger.Check out Maeve's work at her website www.maeveeichelberger.comFollow Maeve Eichelberger on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/maeveeichelbergerstudio/@maeveeichelbergerstudioOn Facebook at www.facebook.com/maeveeichelbergerstudioCatch Maeve's work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale – www.coorswesternart.comSee Maeve's work in person in these current and upcoming exhibitions:Steamboat Art Museum – www.steamboatartmuseum.orgThe New West: The Rise of Contemporary Indigenous and Western ArtDecember 2, 2022 – April 15, 2023Mark Sublette – Medicine Man Gallery – www.medicinemangallery.comRodeo De Tucson Group Show – Opens February 3, 2023Vaughn Agency + Gallery – www.vaughn-art.comWestern Gallery: Pop-up – April 2023 – May 2023

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Jill Soukup. Jill talks about her exposure to art in her youth, attending Colorado State University, her career as a Graphic Designer before becoming a full-time Artist, the crossover from graphic design to fine art, striking a balance between family and her art life, making money from her art in her teens, voice, foundation, being more free in her process, goal setting, revenue streams, mentors, collaboration, Ranchlands, bison, gallery representation, exploring mediums, teaching, workshops, horses, social media, routine, exercise and meditation, anxiety, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, rejection, prints, and pricing.Check out Jill's work at her website www.jillsoukup.comIf you're interested in participating in one of Jill's workshops go to www.jillsoukup.com/new-painting-horses-bootcampwww.jillsoukup.com/in-person-instructionGo here to register for Jill's online course, “Awash in Color” through the Scottsdale Artists' School - https://scottsdaleartschool.org/course/awash-in-color/Follow Jill Soukup on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/jillsoukup/@jillsoukupOn Facebook at www.facebook.com/jillsoukupartistCatch Jill's work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale – www.coorswesternart.comSee Jill's work as part of the group exhibition “Art of the Horse” at the Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee – www.customshousemuseum.org

We're taking the rest of 2022 off.  We'll be back with a new episode the first week in January.  In the interim we bring you a Tenet Rewind from the first year of the podcast, an interview with world renowned Artist and Sculptor, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, Ed Dwight.Ed talks about his early days growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, how he joined the Air Force and became a pilot, his time as America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, his various business ventures, and how he became a world renowned sculptor creating memorials and works all over the United States.Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ed Dwight.Check out Ed Dwight's work at www.eddwight.comContact Ed Dwight at edd@eddwight.com

This week, Wes and Todd catch up with Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Curator, Rose Fredrick. Rose talks about this year's exhibition, what Artists are new to the show, some of the extraordinary work in the exhibit, the 30th anniversary, the Red-Carpet reception, receiving the Mary Belle Grant Award, how the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale helps support the National Western Scholarship Trust, and finding her voice as Curator of the Coors Western.For more information about the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale: www.coorswesternart.comFor more information on the Red Carpet Reception, the opening gala for the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, go to:https://coorswesternart.com/red-carpet-reception.phpThe Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is on display January 7 - 22, 2023, on the 3rd level of the Expo Hall at the National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80215There is no extra fee to get into the art gallery, but there is a grounds admission charge for the Stock Show.The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is open 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, 9am to 8pm Sunday thru Thursday.To hear previous recorded interviews with Artists on Inside the Artist's Studio go to: https://coorswesternart.com/inside-the-studio-year.php?year=2022Check out Rose Fredrick's website at www.rosefredrick.comFollow the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale on social media:Facebook - www.facebook.com/NWSSCoorsWesternArtInstagram - www.instagram.com/coorswesternart/@coorswesternartFollow Rose Fredrick on social media:Facebook - www.facebook.com/rose.fredrick.96Instagram - www.instagram.com/rosefredrickart/@rosefredrickart

In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Curatorial Director, Lindsey Bell of Bell Projects. Lindsey discusses the two-year anniversary of Bell Projects, the catalyst for starting a gallery during the pandemic, risk taking, the mission & vision of Bell Projects, the move from RINO to the City Park area, what art does for her, art exposure and experiences, the importance of being connected to the art community, what she's learned owning a gallery, value of her previous art occupations, Artist talks, programming, curating, studio visits, being named best new gallery by Westword, her business model, supporting local Artists, the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh, performance art, climate change protestors, her art education, highlights from the past two years, her “Parallels” exhibition, balance and the advice that she would give to her younger self.Join us for an informative and joyous conversation with Lindsey Bell.Check out the Bell Projects website at www.bell-projects.comCatch the opening of the exhibition “Parallels” and celebrate Bell Projects 2 Year Anniversary, December 2nd from 6pm-10pm.Parallels: Women of Abstract Expressionism // 2022 Residency Exhibition is on display from December 2nd – 18th, 2022.Bell Projects is located at 2822 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206Follow Bell Projects on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/bell_projects/@bell_projectsOn Facebook at www.facebook.com/bellprojects