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AhtcastLisa Kellner InterviewWords of the day: color. contemplative. minimal. awkward. woven.
Welcome Lisa Kellner to the program! She joins us from Deer Isle, Maine from her local library, how cool!
In the conversation we dive into the 3 to 5 words to describe the paintings question, of course, as well as their influences and ideas, a little bit about titles.
Also part of the interview is a tip on how to stay out of trouble while painting, writing in 3 different books as part of her studio practice, and so much more…listen in!
The artist's website: https://www.lisakellner.com/
For the full feature bl...
2023-08-0944 min
ahtcastDebbi Kenote InterviewHey welcome to Ahtcast!
As always I encourage listeners to visit the artist’s websites, or www.ahtcast.com/ and check out the work as you listen along. Alright, let’s get started…
This episode’s guest is Brooklyn based painter Debbi Kenote.
Words of the day: Butterfly. Symmetry. Sharp. Bright. and Aquatic.
In the conversation Debbi shares some of her experiences from growing up in the Pacific-Northwest as well as being home schooled until high school where her artistic life was encouraged at a whole other level.
Now living in Brooklyn...
2023-02-1550 min
AhtcastDebbi Kenote InterviewHey welcome to Ahtcast!
As always I encourage listeners to visit the artist’s websites, or http://www.ahtcast.com/ and check out the work as you listen along. Alright, let’s get started…
This episode’s guest is Brooklyn based painter Debbi Kenote.
Words of the day: Butterfly. Symmetry. Sharp. Bright. and Aquatic.
In the conversation Debbi shares some of her experiences from growing up in the Pacific-Northwest as well as being home schooled until high school where her artistic life was encouraged at a whole other level.
Now living in Brooklyn we talk about how her experiences prior to that...
2023-02-1550 min
AhtcastRevisited: Inga Dalrymple and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationHey and welcome to ahtcast!
This episode invites Sydney Australia based artist Inga Dalrymple back to the podcast!
Words of the day: Edges. Sensory. Rhythm. Intuitive. Breath.
It has been nearly 10 years to the day since Inga last joined me to talk about her paintings. She had a lot to share about where her paintings have been over the years and, in my humble opinion, returning in force!
And as always, I encourage listeners to visit the artists’ websites while listening and look along. Or visit ahtcast.com for images of the guest artist’s work.
And one more tidbit, subm...
2023-01-201h 08ahtcastRevisited: Inga Dalrymple and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationHey and welcome to ahtcast!
This episode invites Sydney, Australia based artist Inga Dalrymple back to the podcast!
Words of the day: Edges. Sensory. Rhythm. Intuitive. Breath.
It has been nearly 10 years to the day since Inga last joined me to talk about her paintings. She had a lot to share about where her paintings have been over the years and, in my humble opinion, returning in force!
And as always, I encourage listeners to visit the artists’ websites while listening and look along. Or visit ahtcast.com for images of th...
2023-01-191h 08
AhtcastBecky Yazdan InterviewWords of the day: layer. linen. weird. excavation. Alice. Neel.
This episode’s guest is Becky Yazdan, a painter who splits her time between Brooklyn, NY and Maplewood, NJ.
In our interview conversation we talk show prep for her solo exhibition titled Aftermath at The Front gallery NYC,
with an opening reception Thursday December 8th 2022 from 6 to 8 pm. And that is at 131 Chrystie Street New York, NY.
We also talk a bit about the early days in Becky’s journey in art and the traditional methods of preparing her linen used for painting which provides a perfect surface for producing trul...
2022-12-0237 minahtcastRevisited: Brooke Mullins Doherty and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationWords of the day: scale. organic. layer. complexity. intuition.
Welcome Brooke Mullins Doherty back to the podcast!
Brooke and I first spoke in the early days of ahtcast back in 2011 and I thought it would be a good thing to catch up and talk about Brooke’s current show and the work in it, along with details regarding her varied and focused working methods.
Brooke’s show is titled Divulgences, catch it if you are in the New Bedford, MA area for the reception October 13th 2022 from 5:30pm. The exhibition runs September 12 – October 20, 2022 at the...
2022-10-0533 min
AhtcastRevisited: Brooke Mullins Doherty and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationWords of the day: scale. organic. layer. complexity. intuition.
Welcome Brooke Mullins Doherty back to the podcast!
Brooke and I first spoke in the early days of ahtcast back in 2011 and I thought it would be a good thing to catch up and talk about Brooke’s current show and the work in it, along with details regarding her varied and focused working methods.
Brooke’s show is titled Divulgences, catch it if you are in the New Bedford, MA area for the reception October 13th 2022 from 5:30pm. The exhibition runs September 12 – October 20, 2022 at the Co+ Creative Center at 137 Union Street...
2022-10-0533 min
Sustaining Creativity PodcastLauren G LevineCreativity through the lens of a painter"Our brains are wired that way. We are creativity machines, it doesn't separate between the fine art and the mundane art."Lauren G. Levine is a painter and twenty-five-year resident of Jamaica Plain (Boston) who now lives and works in Needham, Massachusetts. Through intuitive and responsive mark-making, her paintings are tangible manifestations of her visual impressions and interior resonances. Levine attended Massachusetts College of Art; School at the Museum of Fine Arts; and Fuller Art Museum. Her work has been exhibited at The Ely Center of Contemporary Art...
2022-08-0938 min
AhtcastRonan Bowes InterviewWords of the day: transitive. tension. experimentation. looking. passages.
This episode's guest is Ronan Bowes! In the conversation you'll hear Ronan share some of his early formative experiences with art and how they helped him in the right direction. Also what practice helped shape his identity as an artist, he expresses his love of materials and how work can take on the studio patina, also part of the interview is talk of painting as installation and blurring the lines of painting and constructions...listen in for more...
Wanted to send a quick thank you to previous guest Heather Yip for...
2022-05-231h 10
AhtcastGuest Host Lauren Levine interviews Paul BehnkeWords of the day: figuration. abstraction. sketchbook. practice. driven.
Guest host Lauren G. Levine takes over the interview mic to talk with fellow painter Paul Behnke about his work and practice, as well as his move to Taos, NM with his wife.
Paul also shares his thoughts about ways of working on his paintings, his sketchbook practice, and how his current living conditions and location influence, or don’t influence, his current body of work. And more…
Paul Behnke's website: https://www.paulbehnke.net/
For the full feature with images of the paintings please visit the ahtcast blog here: http://www...
2022-03-141h 15ahtcastBarbara Laube InterviewWords of the day: history. ritual. open. magic. portrait. This episode’s guest is Barbara Laube.
In the conversation you’ll hear personal accounts and connections between the artist and her work. As well as the surprising, and not so surprising, places the work derives from. Also a list of artists’ studios she would like to visit.
This interview also features a few questions submitted by previous guest Brigid Watson. And more…..
Welcome Barbara Laube to ahtcast!
The artist's website: http://barbaralaube.com/
(Original int...
2022-02-1939 min
AhtcastBarbara Laube interviewWords of the day: history. ritual. open. magic. portrait. This episode’s guest is Barbara Laube.
In the conversation you’ll hear personal accounts and connections between the artist and her work. As well as the surprising, and not so surprising, places the work derives from. Also a list of artists’ studios she would like to visit.
This interview also features a few questions submitted by previous guest Brigid Watson. And more…..
Welcome Barbara Laube to ahtcast!
The artist's website: http://barbaralaube.com/
For the full blog feature, including images of the artist's work, visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2022...
2022-02-1939 min
AhtcastSabine Tress | the Space Oddities interviewWords of the day: gesture. vulnerability. consciousness. Zero gravity.
For this episode Sabine Tress returns to the podcast, from her studio in Cologne, Germany, to discuss the work in her solo show Space Oddities.
This conversation acts mostly as a virtual tour of Sabine’s exhibition. Detailing the relationships between the actual exhibition space, the paintings, the viewer, and the painter herself. Somehow I make my way into the mix as well.
I did not know this interview would journey in the direction it did, it wasn’t until editing did I realized how these states were apparent.
This recording crea...
2022-01-2538 minahtcastAstrid Dick InterviewWords of the day: energy. intuition. rigor. patience. faith.
Paris based painter Astrid Dick joins ahtcast for a conversation. We talk the daily practice of painting, faith in the work that triggers more faith in the work, words and how they mix, and don't mix, well with painting and more.
Also, listen as I share a question and some thoughts by previous guest Lauren G. Levine. Tune in for more!
The artist's website: https://astriddick.com/home.html
Thanks for listening!
2021-11-2143 min
AhtcastAstrid Dick InterviewWords of the day: energy. intuition. rigor. patience. faith.
Paris based painter Astrid Dick joins ahtcast for a conversation. We talk the daily practice of painting, faith in the work that triggers more faith in the work, words and how they mix, and don't mix, well with painting and more.
Also, listen as I share a question and some thoughts by previous guest Lauren G. Levine. Tune in for more!
For more of Astrid's work check out her website here: https://astriddick.com/home.html
And for the full feature, complete with images of the paintings, please visit the blog...
2021-11-2143 min
AhtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: The Art of Taking a Break with Carl SimmonsNew Bedford, MA multi-disciplinary artist Carl Simmons joins me for a discussion on creative breaks, not just blocks...an art residency doing nothing, if you will, if ever that was a thing. We also talk using instagram and facebook as a venue and medium for visual art formats. How do these platforms differ for painting and video work etc.
Carl and I share a few laughs, and some serious accounts on working as an artist using one of the near only venues for showing work during a pandemic without making the episode a total downer. Besides, how could an art...
2021-09-221h 14ahtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: Dance, and Art-Practice Parallels with Sarah Boyts YoderWelcome the The Mixed-Media Tapes! Sarah Boyts Yoder was a previous guest on Ahtcast and I thought to invite her back on the share more on the subject of parallels regarding dance and her art-practice. There was more to dig into so here we are back on the topic.
Sarah shares how dance came to her life and how she met it in the middle! Making their way into the talk are a couple quotes that are fitting for the subject as well as some wisdom coming from both dance and painting. Listen in for more!
2021-06-0631 min
AhtcastThe MIxed-Media Tapes: Dance, and Art-Practice Parallels with Sarah Boyts YoderWelcome the The Mixed-Media Tapes! Sarah Boyts Yoder is a previous guest on ahtcast and I thought to invite her back on the share more on the subject of parallels regarding dance and her art-practice. There was more to dig into so here we are back on the topic.
Sarah shares how dance came to her life and how she met it in the middle! Making their way into the talk are a couple quotes that are fitting for the subject as well as some wisdom coming from both dance and painting. Listen in for more!
For the full feature...
2021-06-0531 min
AhtcastSarah Boyts Yoder InterviewWords of the day: color. improv. hungry. iteration. attention. guru.
This episode's guest is Charlottesville, Virginia based painter Sarah Boyts Yoder. In the conversation Sarah draws parallels between music and painting, collecting visuals subconsciously through experiences outside of the studio, not to mention the practice of hoarding paint, and what the viewer can be for a finished piece of art… Sarah also shares a bit on being a mother and what the artist in her was doing while reading books to her children. And more…
We have the 'five words' question making its appearance in the interview so don’t miss t...
2021-04-241h 12ahtcastSarah Boyts Yoder InterviewWords of the day: color. improv. hungry. iteration. attention. guru.
This episode's guest is Charlottesville, Virginia based painter Sarah Boyts Yoder. In the conversation Sarah draws parallels between music and painting, collecting visuals subconsciously through experiences outside of the studio, not to mention the practice of hoarding paint, and what the viewer can be for a finished piece of art… Sarah also shares a bit on being a mother and what the artist in her was doing while reading books to her children. And more…
We have the 'five words' question making its appearance in the...
2021-04-241h 12
AhtcastDouglas Witmer InterviewWords of the day: elemental. aspire. ambient. place. context.
Philadelphia based painter Douglas Witmer joins me for a conversation on this episode. The interview starts of with Douglas sharing some of his early experiences with art and what feeds his work most. Then the conversation focuses on his ambient album FORTY, FOR YOU, a forty track album where each track is paired up with a painting. We talk talk about the relationship between the music and the paintings and what Douglas' process was like changing up the format a bit within his studio practice. The paintings, as well as the...
2021-03-101h 19
AhtcastRon Fortier InterviewWords of the day: gesture. narrative. emotion. abstraction. lineage.
This episode's guest is Fairhaven, Massachusetts based painter Ron Fortier. In my chat with Ron you’ll find detailed accounts of his past, present, and even what the future will hold for his paintings,...
along with a healthy list of artist from the lineage that is his rich continuing story.
Lots of materials shop talk as well as the challenges inherent to abstraction, and narrative work, as he works in both concentrations.
Ron is also the host of The Southcoast Artist Index's In Focus podcast, he shares a bit about his po...
2021-02-221h 12
Southcoast Artists IndexEp. 61: Phillip J. MellenWelcome painter/poet/podcaster Phillip J. Mellen to In-Focus Podcast Number 53. Phillip was born during the Bicentennial year which was dedicated to celebrating the Nation’s independence from the Crown of England in 1976. He lives and works in Taunton, Massachusetts home of the Liberty & Union Flag. He received his Certificate in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Phillip J. Mellen has exhibited both nationally and internationally and, his work is part of numerous private collections both in the United States and overseas. Mellen is also the host and producer of the artist interview podcast Ahtcast...
2021-01-041h 10
AhtcastAndrew Tedesco InterviewWords of the day: poetic. tactile. inspired. community. driven.
New Bedford, Massachusetts based painter, spoken word poet, and food enthusiast Andrew Tedesco featured on this episode! Lots to dig into on this one. Andrew shares in-depth accounts on decisions made, along with the struggles, surrounding art school, sticking with visual path of imagery he feels is important to talk about, poetry and painting and how they are siblings in his practice, and more.
Stay tuned...becasue you will also find out who he would like to entertain for dinner, and Mr. Tedesco performs some original spoken word on this recording...
2020-11-181h 04Southcoast Artists IndexEpisode 53: Phillip J. MellenWelcome painter/poet/podcaster Phillip J. Mellen to In-Focus Podcast Number 53. Phillip was born during the Bicentennial year which was dedicated to celebrating the Nation's independence from the Crown of England in 1976. He lives and works in Taunton, Massachusetts. He received his Certificate in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Phillip J. Mellen has exhibited both nationally and internationally and, his work is part of numerous private collections both in the United States and overseas. Mellen is also the host and producer of the artist interview podcast Ahtcast which he began in 2011. L...
2020-11-0259 minahtcastJudith Kruger InterviewWords of the day: actions. rain. process. paradox. touch.
Western Connecticut based Judith Kruger joins ahtcast for a great chat about materials and experiences surrounding the nature of her art practice.
After making many trips to Japan throughout her artistic career Judith has certainly developed her thoughts on alchemy and how it is a fitting description for her hands on methods of making art. She also has some interesting takes on the nature of what surrounds us every day...listen in for more!
Judith Kruger's website: http://ww...
2020-10-2752 min
AhtcastJudith Kruger InterviewWords of the day: actions. rain. process. paradox. touch.
Western Connecticut based Judith Kruger joins ahtcast for a great chat about materials and experiences surrounding the nature of her art practice.
After making many trips to Japan throughout her artistic career Judith has certainly developed her thoughts on alchemy and how it is a fitting description for her hands on methods of making art. She also has some interesting takes on the nature of what surrounds us every day...listen in for more!
Judith Kruger's website: http://www.judithkruger.com/
For the full feature, including images of the work, please...
2020-10-2652 min
AhtcastMarvin Hoffmann InterviewWords of the day: experimental. spontaneous. blots. calm. see.
Essen, Germany based Marvin Hoffmann joins the show for an interview. We chat about the experimental nature of Hoffmann's work and how the imagery is intended to be seen without association. This is supported by his nuanced working methods incorporating limited palette choices, contrasts and dualities, and the often used process of decalcomania. Listen in for more!
Marvin Hoffmann's website: https://www.marvinhoffmann.net/
For the full feature, including images of the work, please visit the ahtcast blog post here: http://www.ahtcast.com/2020/09/marvin-hoffmann-interview.html
2020-09-3050 min
AhtcastDena Haden InterviewWords of the day: playful. organic. being. transformation. quiet.
New Bedford, Massachusetts based fiber artist and sculptor Dena Haden on the program! Dena and I share some good art talk about her inspirations, transitions, and coming full-circle back to sculptural sensibilities she experimented with as a child.
Dena also shares a couple quotes from her growing archive of collected thoughts by nature and spirituality writers. Listen in for more, especially for which artist from history Dena would like to speak with about art!
The artist's website: https://hadendena.com/home.html
For the full feature, including images of the work...
2020-08-1044 min
AhtcastAmelia Briggs InterviewWords of the day: color. scale. object. identity. character.
Nashville, TN based artist Amelia Briggs is this episode's guest, she pops in to share her inspirations and elements of her work and creative process, some cool words that she associates with her work, as well as how she chooses work for a show.
Amelia also talks about identity, the nature and history of an object, and how mirrors are becoming a new and important element in her work....and more.
Amelia Briggs' website: https://ameliaabriggs.com/
For the full feature, including images of the work, check out the ahtcast blog...
2020-06-0945 minahtcastRevisited: Susan Carr and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationWords of the day: material. zombies. directly. from. life. awareness.
Welcome! In this episode Cape Cod based artist Susan Carr returns to the ahtcast studio for a walk back into her work. Susan shares the personal stories behind her new visual work as well as her written pieces that can be found in her book "Tensions" published by Raw Meat Collective.
Truly an important experience hearing Susan raise awareness on very real parts of life such as death, addiction, mental-illness, and how most importantly that all we have is today and right now...so make...
2020-05-2947 min
AhtcastRevisited: Susan Carr and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationWords of the day: material. zombies. directly. from. life. awareness.
Welcome! In this episode Cape Cod based artist Susan Carr returns to the ahtcast studio for walk back into her work. Susan shares the personal stories behind her new visual work as well as her written pieces that can be found in her book "Tensions" published by Raw Meat Collective.
Truly an important experience hearing Susan raise awareness on very real parts of life such as death, addiction, mental-illness, and how most importantly that all we have is today and right now...so make some art! Not to mention that...
2020-05-2147 min
AhtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: Creative Block Talk with Renee RobbinsThe Mixed-Media Tapes are back!
This episode's guest is Chicago based painter Renee Robbins. She steps in to share some ideas and thoughts on creative block, which we all have from time to time, no?
In the recording Robbins goes into being present and to allow the process to be about the process, and not the end result to take some of the pressure off. Besides, you don't have to show anyone! And a nice list of other things to get work going again.
Also, being the time of social distancing this is timely in its subject matter as some...
2020-04-1527 min
AhtcastNo Place Like Home: Poetry and Social Distancing Part 1Readings of original poetry by:
Nick LeBlanc
Susan Carr
Kevin Seward
Here is a post quite different from what ahtcast is used to. Though visual art is still of importance, I felt called to record some local to me poets to do some readings from their homes and offer up some sharing on social distancing and coping.
I hope we can feel together even though we are apart. And through technology available to us we can. Especially with live video streams of music performances, sharing more widely of the art we all are making, and poetry readings from afar.
Thanks...
2020-03-2849 min
AhtcastNo Place Like Home: Poetry and Social Distancing Part 2Readings of original poetry, and work by poets such as Maya Angelou, William Butler Yeats, and Mary Oliver read by:
Sarah Jane
Alex Perry
Jill Marie
Here is a post quite different from what ahtcast is used to. Though visual art is still of importance, I felt called to record some local to me poets to do some readings from their homes and offer up some sharing on social distancing and coping.
I hope we can feel together even though we are apart. And through technology available to us we can. Especially with live video streams of music performances, sharing...
2020-03-2852 min
ahtcastLauren G. Levine InterviewWords of the day: elemental. color. learning. direct. response. Ab. Ex.
Lauren G. Levine, Boston based painter, joins ahtcast to talk painting, efficient painting, elemental painting, and painting!
We also talk about color, artists Lauren looks at, and how prepping canvas really can get things going in the studio. Also making its way into the conversation are which colors she uses to mix her deep darks and blacks. A real painter's episode! Listen in for more!
The artist's website: https://laurenglevineart.artspan.com/home...
2020-03-0458 min
AhtcastLauren G. Levine InterviewWords of the day: elemental. color. learning. direct. response. Ab. Ex.
Lauren G. Levine, Boston based painter, joins ahtcast to talk painting, efficient painting, elemental painting, and painting!
We also talk about color, artists Lauren looks at, and how prepping canvas really can get things going in the studio. Also making its way into the conversation are which colors she uses to mix her deep darks and blacks. A real painter's episode! Listen in for more...
The artist's website: https://laurenglevineart.artspan.com/home
For the full feature, including images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast...
2020-03-0358 min
AhtcastCat Balco InterviewWords of the day: joy. newness. magic. manual. looking.
In this episode I have a conversation with Hamden, Connecticut painter Cat Balco. Cat shares how she manages time and how having lots of time doesn't necessarily make good paintings. We also talk about the series of paintings in her current show My Exploding Stars. Cat fills us in on where these paintings came from in process, and how a studio visit can really be valuable to ones own progression. Listen in for more!
The artist's website: https://catbalco.com/home.html
For the full feature, including images of the work...
2020-01-3056 min
AhtcastRenee Robbins Interview | Part TwoWords of the day: art. community. Chicago. commission. tea.
Welcome to Part Two of the Renee Robbins interview! In this episode Renee talks about the Chicago based art podcast Bad at Sports, as well some of the artists working in the Chicago art scene and how they enrich the art community both in and out of the studio...
And be sure to stay tuned as Vincent van Gogh makes his way into the conversation in a fun and optimistic way. Listen in for more!
Renee Robbins' website: https://reneerobbins.com/
For the full feature for Parts One and Two please...
2020-01-2527 min
AhtcastRenee Robbins Interview | Part OneWords of the day: microscopic. invented. cinematic. fantastical. Chicago.
This episode features Chicago based painter Renee Robbins. I think it's safe to say that there is plenty of enthusiasm on display in this interview regarding sea creatures, titling artwork, connecting with biologists, working in a series, and public artwork...
If possible, I encourage you to check out Renee's work as you listen, especially the Daily Drawing series she had going through the course of one year! Renee Robbins' Daily Drawing page: https://reneerobbins.com/daily-drawings/
For Part One's full feature, including images of the work, please visit this link: http...
2020-01-201h 04
Ahtcastahttakes: Nick LeBlanc InterviewNick LeBlanc, writer based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and I finally connect for an interview. This was an inspirational conversation for me which sparked a few days of writing and thinking following our talk.
During this ahttakes episode you'll hear Nick read two of his written pieces, leading to a rich discussion on the topic of identity. Nick also shares some details on his sound collage project album titled MAKE JAZ. Lots of layering of music, and samples featuring some voices you may in fact recognize.
And closing out the conversation is a celebration of the downtown New Bedford writing...
2019-11-241h 19
AhtcastKate Frazer Rego InterviewWords of the day: inspiration. threshold. aging. narrative. nuance.
New Bedford, MA based artist Kate Frazer Rego is this episode's guest. Kate shares how it was important to receive support in her younger years as an artist. As a result, she knew early on that 3-dimensional work was where she was headed. Though Kate does also make text based paintings to extend her subject matter. The interview takes off from there.
Plenty of good art name-drops in this one, and one great quote from Langston Hughes. Listen in for more! (some strong language, just a heads-up!)
The artist's website: https...
2019-09-2944 min
ahtcastHeather Yip InterviewWords of the day: the void. garfield. investigational. myth. poetry. device.
Heather Yip, based in British Columbia, Canada, joins ahtcast to talk all things contemporary communication and how it fits nicely, and not so nicely into our lives. Heather's art practice translates her ideas into assemblage, painting, poetry, and video. We talk medium and themes behind the work quite a bit, and it all turns into a conversation about tablets, cell phones and the possibilities and limitations of such devices for making art, and for interactions with other people. Listen in for more!
2019-08-2846 min
AhtcastHeather Yip InterviewWords of the day: the void. garfield. investigational. myth. poetry.
Heather Yip, based in British Columbia, Canada, joins ahtcast to talk all things contemporary communication and how it fits nicely, and not so nicely into our lives. Heather's art practice translates her ideas into assemblage, painting, poetry, and video. We talk medium and themes behind the work quite a bit, and it all turns into a conversation about tablets, cell phones and the possibilities and limitations of such devices for making art, and for interactions with other people. Listen in for more!
Heather Yip's website: http://lowresgradstudios.ecuad.ca/hyip/
...
2019-08-2846 min
AhtcastAndy Anello interviews Phillip J. Mellen 2016 | UneditedThe long lost Beige interview 2016
Hello listeners!
I grabbed this audio from New Bedford, MA artist friend Andy Anello. It’s from when he interviewed me about the podcast at my home and studio. The interview took place back in April of 2016 and was originally going to be transcribed and published online as a text interview. So, it was never formally released until now. It consists of unedited audio, in a behind the scenes of interviewing type of state.
The experience was helpful to me. Both personally, to listen to this recording and to revisit my thoughts and inspirations surrounding ah...
2019-08-0529 min
ahtcastThomas Flanagan InterviewWords of the day: jazz. experience. feel. sound. vibration.
Painter Thomas Flanagan joins ahtcast from Brunswick, Maine for this episode. We talk studio space, how Maine influences his work, as well as music both in and out of the studio. Early experiences in art school, and how Tom came to use the tools currently part of his studio life! Listen in for more...
The artist's website: http://thomasflanagan.com/
Thank you for listening!
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phil...
2019-04-2937 min
AhtcastThomas Flanagan InterviewWords of the day: jazz. experience. feel. sound. vibration.
Painter Thomas Flanagan joins ahtcast from Brunswick, Maine for this episode. We talk studio space, how Maine influences his work, as well as music both in and out of the studio. Early experiences in art school, and how Tom came to use the tools currently part of his studio life! Listen in for more...
The artist's website: http://thomasflanagan.com/
For the full feature, including images of the work, please visit the blog here: http://www.ahtcast.com/2019/04/artist-interview-thomas-flanagan.html
2019-04-2837 min
AhtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: Light | Color | Shadow with Erika b Hess and David LinnewehAhtcast's The Mixed-Media Tapes returns with an episode about light, color, and shadow. I invited fellow artists and podcasters Erika b Hess and David Linneweh on the show to talk art in their own segment which I have placed together for this special episode!
You'll hear accounts of bold color in Erika's work, the poetic subject matter of David's work, and how such elements revolve around light, color and even a shadow or three.
Listen in to dig deep into the work and processes of these two great painters and podcasters, I personally am honored to have them both on...
2019-03-2748 minahtcastKevin Callaghan InterviewWords of the day: bank. relevant. trust. time. forever.
Kevin Callaghan, artist based in Glasgow, joins ahtcast for this interview. Kevin shares a bit about color and how it might just need to be dynamic in order to be released from his studio. He also talks scale as a result of my bringing up the word "artifact" when reacting to an aspect of his work.
Kevin humors me in offering to answer my "What is Utopian philosophy?" question. Somehow Rihanna's music follows us into that stream of conversation. Listen in for more! (some strong language).
2019-02-2438 min
AhtcastKevin Callaghan InterviewWords of the day: bank. relevant. trust. time. forever.
Kevin Callaghan, artist based in Glasgow, joins ahtcast for this interview. Kevin shares a bit about color and how it might just need to be dynamic in order to be released from his studio. He also talks scale as a result of my bringing up the word "artifact" when reacting to an aspect of his work.
Kevin humors me in offering to answer my "What is Utopian philosophy?" question. Somehow Rihanna's music follows us into that stream of conversation. Listen in for more! (some strong language).
The artist's website: https://www...
2019-02-2238 min
ahtcastBrigid Watson InterviewWords of the day: drawing. color. cement. time. view-finder.
Boston based painter Brigid Watson is ahtcast's guest this time around. You may remember Brigid from The Mixed-Media Tapes recordings where she spoke in depth about color, and metaphysics. I have invited her back for a full length interview about her process here on the podcast.
Brigid answers my questions about drawing, how long it takes to finish her thick impasto like paintings, and where her titles may or may not come from. She also returns to the topic of color, and composition, plus more about...
2019-01-0153 min
AhtcastBrigid Watson InterviewWords of the day: drawing. color. cement. time. view-finder.
Boston based painter Brigid Watson is ahtcast's guest this time around. You may remember Brigid from The Mixed-Media Tapes recordings where she spoke in depth about color, and metaphysics. I have invited her back for a full length interview about her process here on the podcast.
Brigid answers my questions about drawing, how long it takes to finish her thick impasto like paintings, and where her titles may or may not come from. She also returns to the topic of color, and composition, plus more about her process. Listen in for...
2018-12-2953 min
AhtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: Marc Cheetham on TitlesAs part of the Mixed-Media Tapes, a short artist talk series based on word and phrase prompts. I have invited visual artists from around the world to select and share their thoughts and stories based on their selected prompt(s).
In the segment Marc Cheetham talks titling artwork.
Marc Cheetham's website: http://www.marccheetham.com/
For more from the series please stay tuned here on SoundCloud, or you can visit the blog: themixedmediatapes.blogspot.com/p/about.html
2018-10-1609 min
AhtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: Judith Farr on Alchemy in art-makingAs part of the Mixed-Media Tapes, a short artist talk series based on word and phrase prompts. I have invited visual artists from around the world to select and share their thoughts and stories based on their selected prompt(s).
In the segment Judith Farr talks Alchemy in art-making.
Judith Farr's website: https://www.judith-farr.com/
For more from the series please stay tuned here on SoundCloud, or you can visit the blog: http://themixedmediatapes.blogspot.com/p/about.html
2018-09-3009 min
AhtcastThe Mixed-Media Tapes: Kale Tunnessen answers: What is an artist's mind like?As part of the Mixed-Media Tapes, a short artist talk series based on word and phrase prompts. I have invited visual artists from around the world to select and share their thoughts and stories based on their selected prompt(s).
Kale Tunnessen answers:
What is an artist's mind like?
The finished painting?
Kale Tunnessen's website: http://www.kaletunnessen.com/
Please stay tuned for more from ahtcast's series The Mixed-Media Tapes here on SoundCloud. Or you can visit: http://themixedmediatapes.blogspot.com/p/about.html
Thanks for listening!
2018-09-2404 minahtcastRevisited: Sabine Tress and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationWords of the day: pink. zen. sad. challenge. change. contrast.
Sabine Tress, painter based in Cologne, Germany returns to ahtcast for this episode. Having originally been interviewed back in 2013, I thought it was time to check in with Sabine to talk about changes, feelings on the studio, paintings, methods and materials, relationships to other artists etc.
You'll find this recording to be more of a collaboration between Sabine and myself. Custom questions were brought to the table on this one that investigate collage, color. nature, dead painters...and more. Listen in!
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2017-11-011h 09
AhtcastRevisited: Sabine Tress and Phillip J. Mellen in ConversationWords of the day: pink. zen. sad. challenge. change. contrast.
Sabine Tress, painter based in Cologne, Germany returns to ahtcast for this episode. Having originally been interviewed back in 2013, I thought it was time to check in with Sabine to talk about changes, feelings on the studio, paintings, methods and materials, relationships to other artists etc.
You'll find this recording to be more of a collaboration between Sabine and myself. Custom questions were brought to the table on this one that investigate collage, color. nature, dead painters...and more. Listen in!
Sabine Tress' website: http://www.sabinetress.de/
For the...
2017-10-291h 09ahtcastKat Knutsen Interview | Working on the Loving Vincent filmWords of the day: brushstroke. animate. palette. blue. technique.
New Bedford, Massachusetts based artist Kat Knutsen joins ahtcast to talk about her experience working on the Loving Vincent film. Loving Vincent is an animated film, telling an important part of the Vincent van Gogh story, using oil paintings created in the style of the artist himself.
Working at the film's painting studio in Gdansk, Poland for a number of months, Knutsen was immersed in the production that turned out thousands of paintings for the project. Kat painted upwards of 80 oil paintings for the film herself. M...
2017-09-1025 min
AhtcastKatie Wynne Interview | Part OneWords of the day: stasis. gizmo. banal. abandon. escape.
Welcome Philadelphia based installation artist, Katie Wynne. Here during part one we weave through some of the work leading up to Katie's forthcoming two person show, with artist Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on April 7th.
We will discuss where Katie is coming from with the work, as well as my interpretations.
The artist's website: http://katiewynne.com/home.html
For the full feature, with images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2017/04/artist-interview-katie-wynne-part-one.html
2017-04-0126 min
AhtcastKatie Wynne Interview | Part TwoWords of the day: perimeter. definition. koan. bottomless.
Welcome to part two of the interview with Katie Wynne. Katie is based in Philadelphia and is currently installing work for her two person show, with Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" that opens at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on Friday April 7th 2017.
In this episode we discuss, at length, about elements of the installation as part of Familiars. We also extend the conversation to include some of the inspiration affecting studio life, especially where the work is and where it could be going. Thanks for joining us.
The artist's website: http://katiewynne...
2017-04-0151 min
AhtcastKimberly Rowe InterviewWords of the day: discovery. palindrome. jazz. illusion. intuitive.
Oakland, California based artist, Kimberly Rowe, is the guest for this interview. Kimberly shares elements of her working practices including working on the floor, for larger pieces, which stems from her childhood, how a specific song helps to shape her painting philosophy, and the importance and lasting impression Graduate School has in her studio time to this day. Listen in for more!
The artist's website: http://www.kimberlyrowe.net/
For the full feature post, including images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2016/05/artist-interview-kimberly-rowe-oakland.html
2016-05-1658 min
ahtcastJoanne Freeman InterviewWords of the day: formal. direct. witty. freshness.
Ahtcast is
back. This time I spoke with NYC artist, Joanne Freeman. Inspirations,
community vs. isolation in art school, and working in a series are all
the topics discussed. Listen in to Joanne as she also shares her
thoughts the formal qualities of painting, she also talks a bit on
working with the figure, yes.
The artist's website: http://www.joannefreeman.net/
(Original intro song...
2016-02-0331 min
AhtcastJoanne Freeman InterviewWords of the day: formal. direct. witty. freshness.
Ahtcast is back. This time I spoke with NYC artist, Joanne Freeman. Inspirations, community vs. isolation in art school, and working in a series are all the topics discussed. Listen in to Joanne as she also shares her thoughts the formal qualities of painting, she also talks a bit on working with the figure, yes.
The artist's website: http://www.joannefreeman.net/
For the full feature, with images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2016/02/artist-interview-joanne-freeman.html
2016-02-0331 min
ahtcastKaty Stone InterviewWords of the day: parts. ontology. suggestive. gravity. distilled.
Seattle based artist, Katy Stone, joins ahtcast to share her thoughts and process. Making and looking are very important to Stone's studio practice, it brings a greater spontaneous element to her work. Duality can be found in the work such as organic, and calculated gestures. Listen in as the materials used in this assemblage work are discussed and said to be falling, spreading, and unbound by the environments they dwell in. Welcome to this episode of ahtcast!
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2015-11-0656 min
AhtcastKaty Stone InterviewWords of the day: parts. ontology. suggestive. gravity. distilled.
Seattle based artist, Katy Stone, joins ahtcast to share her thoughts and process. Making and looking are very important to Stone's studio practice, it brings a greater spontaneous element to her work. Duality can be found in the work such as organic, and calculated gestures. Listen in as the materials used in this assemblage work are discussed and said to be falling, spreading, and unbound by the environments they dwell in. Welcome to this episode of ahtcast!
The artist's website: http://www.katystone.net/#enter
For the full feature, please visit...
2015-09-2156 min
AhtcastSue Danielson InterviewWords of the day: mistakes. space. process. scale. conversation.
Sue Danielson, painter based in Seattle, joins me in this conversation about her work and the experiences that surround it. Process, process, process is the main element keeping Danielson's practice together and quietly strong. Listen in as she details her fascination with printmaking and experimentation.
The artist's website: http://www.suedanielson.net/
For the full feature, with images etc, please visit the blog: http://www.ahtcast.com/2015/07/artist-interview-sue-danielson.html
2015-07-0929 min
ahtcastMartina Nehrling InterviewWords of the day: optimism. audible. flying. direct. whale.
Martina
Nehrling, painter based in Chicago, joins ahtcast to talk process,
scale of the work, and how some pieces require a lot of "think time."
Martina Nehrling also shares her reasons for wanting to have had the
chance to speak with a special list of artists who's work means a lot to
her and her being an artist. Please tune in as I also share my thoughts
on the work, as well as which musical act I feel would make an
appropriate soundtrack to some of Nehrling's paintings.
2015-06-0857 min
AhtcastMartina Nehrling InterviewWords of the day: optimism. audible. flying. direct. whale.
Martina Nehrling, painter based in Chicago, joins ahtcast to talk process, scale of the work, and how some pieces require a lot of "think time." Martina Nehrling also shares her reasons for wanting to have had the chance to speak with a special list of artists who's work means a lot to her and her being an artist. Please tune in as I also share my thoughts on the work, as well as which musical act I feel would make an appropriate soundtrack to some of Nehrling's paintings.
The artist's website...
2015-05-3157 min
ahtcastJennifer Shepard InterviewWords of the day: simultaneous. absurd. journey. celebration. intervention.
Brooklyn,
NY artist, Jennifer Shepard joins ahtcast and shares a bit on her art
and practice. Early on, Shepard was active in both art and music, and
thought it was tough to decide which to focus on. As an artist in adult
life, things appear to be a little clearer in the way that location, art
community, and an organic studio practice all help contribute to
success as an artist. Listen in for more.
The artist's website: http://www.jennifer-w-shepard.com/
(Original intro song by David T Miller and...
2014-09-0846 min
AhtcastJennifer Shepard InterviewWords of the day: simultaneous. absurd. journey. celebration. intervention.
Brooklyn, NY artist, Jennifer Shepard joins ahtcast and shares a bit on her art and practice. Early on, Shepard was active in both art and music, and thought it was tough to decide which to focus on. As an artist in adult life, things appear to be a little clearer in the way that location, art community, and an organic studio practice all help contribute to success as an artist. Listen in for more.
The artist's website: http://www.jennifer-w-shepard.com/
For the full feature, please visit this link: http://www...
2014-08-2446 min
AhtcastIan White Williams InterviewWords of the day: immediacy. environment. intimate. respond.
This interview is with Ian White Williams. With roots as a sculptor, Williams finds himself drawing and painting as of late. He gives us a history of 'why the shift to painting?' Also in this interview, Ian shares what has helped him stay connected and current on what is going on in contemporary painting, and how this continues to be valuable to him today. Listen in for more!
The artist's website: http://ianwhitewilliams.com/
For the full feature, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2014/06/artist-interview-ian-white-williams.html
2014-06-1759 min
ahtcastPodcasting Painters: David A. Linneweh and Phillip J. MellenWords of the day: share. stories. share. community building. share.
David A. Linneweh joins ahtcast to share his experiences as host of the esteemed Studio Break podcast. Linneweh talks about the beginning of his podcast and how it has grown to enrich his own studio practice as a painter. Listen in as we both express some of the rewards and inspiring aspects of hosting an artist interview podcast. Thanks for listening! (Some strong language)
Studio Break host, David A. Linneweh
2014-02-1446 minAhtcastPodcasting Painters: David A. Linneweh and Phillip J. Mellen in Conversation.Words of the day: share. stories. share. community building. share.
David A. Linneweh joins ahtcast to share his experiences as host of the esteemed Studio Break podcast. Linneweh talks about the beginning of his podcast and how it has grown to enrich his own studio practice as a painter. Listen in as we both express some of the rewards and inspiring aspects of hosting an artist interview podcast. Thanks for listening! (Some strong language)
Studio Break podcast: http://studiobreak.com/
For the full feature, visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2014/02/podcasting-painters-david-linneweh-and.html
2014-02-1446 min
ahtcastMeg Lipke InterviewWords of the day: work and work and work and work, destroy. Meg Lipke joins ahtcast for this interview. Working out of Brooklyn and drawing and collaborating with the past to create a modern conversation. Carrying the experience of an art filled background, Lipke shares that an artist has to work with a "faith" to get through creative blocks and figure it out. She also describes where, and how, the ideas tend to flow. What is painting? Lipke responds: "It's where one works out..." Listen in for more!
The artist's website: http://meglipke.com/
(Original intro song by...
2014-02-0537 min
AhtcastMeg Lipke InterviewWords of the day: work and work and work and work, destroy.
Meg Lipke joins ahtcast for this interview. Working out of Brooklyn and drawing and collaborating with the past to create a modern conversation. Carrying the experience of an art filled background, Lipke shares that an artist has to work with a "faith" to get through creative blocks and figure it out. She also describes where, and how, the ideas tend to flow. What is painting? Lipke responds: "It's where one works out..." Listen in for more!
The artist's website: http://meglipke.com/
For the full feature. visit this...
2014-02-0537 minahtcastAshley Garrett InterviewAhtcast talks with Ashley Garrett for this interview. You will discover
great descriptions of experiences that are both universal and specific
in their private nature. To Garrett, art making is the tapping into the
"energy and/or space that hovers around us all the time." It brings us
together, both artist and non-artist. According to Garrett, there may be
no such thing as 'non-artist.'
Her work needs no sketch, because it
would "take away the mystery and drain the energy of the discovery."
Learn the inner workings of her process and how listening to creative
impulses can keep one...
2014-01-311h 16
ahtcastLorri Ott Revisited
Ahtcast revisits the work of artist, Lorri Ott, in this episode. Lorri
Ott and I originally spoke in February of 2012 and I thought it would be
interesting to see what she has been up to in her studio as of late. We
also talk about past work and how it has changed as well as how the
work has, in a sense, come full circle. Thanks for listening.
The artist's website: http://lorriott.net/home.html
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2014-01-2450 minahtcastJulia Schwartz InterviewSanta Monica, California artist, Julia Schwartz, joins ahtcast for this
interview. Schwartz describes how she paints regardless of creative
block and feels that social media has become a great artist community.
Schwartz goes on to detail how she is open to the world and how it
unfolds, and takes her experiences into the studio. "The more I've been
painting, the more wordless I become." Listen in!
The Artist's website: http://www.juliaschwartzart.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-12-2847 minahtcastJulie Torres, Brian Edmonds Interview: Artist as curatorTo curate. To collaborate. To D.I.Y. Join ahtcast in this conversation with Julie Torres and Brian Edmonds. Both artists and curators etc. In this episode, they have shared the details of their experiences in curating along with a bit about their other projects and things on the horizon. Listen in as we are taken into how their respective projects have come together via connecting with other artists, both at home and abroad. Torres and Edmonds continue to delight with their projects and show no signs of an end in sight. Artists that curate. I hope that you...
2013-09-2052 minAhtcastJulie Torres, Brian Edmonds Interview: Artist as CuratorTo curate. To collaborate. To D.I.Y. Join ahtcast in this conversation with Julie Torres and Brian Edmonds. Both artists and curators etc. In this episode, they have shared the details of their experiences in curating along with a bit about their other projects and things on the horizon. Listen in as we are taken into how their respective projects have come together via connecting with other artists, both at home and abroad. Torres and Edmonds continue to delight with their projects and show no signs of an end in sight. Artists that curate. I hope that you enjoy...
2013-09-1852 min
ahtcastAlastair Eales InterviewJoin ahtcast for this interview with Winchester, Hampshire UK artist,
Alastair Eales. A real virtuoso regarding process and developing
simplified palette possibilities. Eales talks about how it can be tricky
to maintain the spontaneity of smaller works and sketches when
translated into larger work. The subject of how these sketches can bring
a greater focus to larger works also comes up. His ambiguous technique
may stem from his childhood memories of drawing in which Eales created
imaginary worlds and varying possibilities. Listen in as we are also
taken on a vivid tour through a very experimental performance piece by
the...
2013-08-211h 02ahtcastEC InterviewLondon based artist, EC joins ahtcast for this interview. We discuss the
value of preliminary work and all of it's different forms. EC also
talks about the beginnings of a painting and how "automatic writing"
plays a big part of the initial marks on the canvas. Responding
intuitively and improvisation are important to EC's process as well.
Some great quotes shared in this one! Please listen for more.
The artist's website: http://untitledpainting.wordpress.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-08-1539 min
AhtcastTim McFarlane InterviewThis interview is with Philadelphia based artist, Tim McFarlane. In the interview, McFarlane mentions how he discovered art in High-School and the effect it had on him. He also describes his process, in detail, and how the computer is sometimes a part of his practice. Dealing with creative block is also part of the discussion and how he has come to accept that taking a day away from the studio can bring a "fresh perspective" when returning to work. McFarlane also shares his personal 'mantra' for when studio life needs a recharge. Have a listen for more!
The artist's website...
2013-08-0933 min
AhtcastKy Anderson InterviewInterview with Brooklyn based artist, Ky Anderson. We chat about her views on how important it is to "work regularly" and to develop good habits when dealing with the internet, as it can become a big distraction. Anderson goes on to detail her upbringing and how she "grew up in a world of pretty amazing and really creative people." Anderson on art: "I love it, it's fun."
The Artist's website: http://kyanderson.com/
Full feature can be found here: http://www.ahtcast.com/2013/04/artist-interview-ky-anderson.html
2013-04-1236 min
AhtcastDavid T Miller Interview"The less thinking you do, the more freedom you have." Join ahtcast as we are brought into the thoughts and process of Pennsylvania based artist, David T Miller. Miller describes his process as a "one person collaborative event" along with speaking of the "call and response" element of making art. Listen in and see why his work has been said to have a "twang."
The Artist's website: http://davidtmillerart.com/
For full feature, visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2013/03/artist-interview-david-t-miller.html
2013-04-0238 minahtcastDavid T Miller Interview"The less thinking you do, the more freedom you have." Join ahtcast as we are brought into the thoughts and process of Pennsylvania based artist, David T Miller. Miller describes his process as a "one person collaborative event" along with speaking of the "call and response" element of making art. Listen in and see why his work has been said to have a "twang." Enjoy!
Artist's website: http://davidtmillerart.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-03-3038 minahtcastPaul Urban Interview"If I make it, I just let it live." Explore the thoughts and process of Whittier, California artist, Paul Urban. Urban details his experimental process and how he likes to keep things fresh. He strives for his work to be immediate and not heavy-handed, and pulls a great deal of inspiration from Nature. Talk a listen!
The Artist's website: https://paulurban.artspan.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
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2013-03-0138 minahtcastConnie Goldman InterviewJoin ahtcast in this interview with California based artist, Connie Goldman. Goldman goes on to say that "Work comes from the work" and "It's healthy to stretch out in different directions." Her work appears to move in space and are very inspiring. Take a listen.
The Artist's website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/conniegoldman
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-01-2630 minahtcastSabine Tress InterviewThe rush, the hassle, the anxiety, the battle, the surprise, are all things that drive Germany based Artist Sabine Tress. "Now, I really know this is who I am, and this is what I want to do for the rest of my life." Join ahtcast in this conversation where the subject is on the perils and high points of painting. As a special episode where Sabine Tress turns and asks me the very same questions I posed to her. Should be a really enjoyable "double-interview." Thanks for listening. (some strong language)
The Artist's website: http...
2013-01-1757 minahtcastLouise P. Sloane InterviewConstructing paintings with "creative free-ness" utilizing grids and structures. Join me, and ahtcast, in this conversation with New York based artist, Louise P. Sloane, as she details her process and inspiration and how she has come to change her mind about the benefits of an artist's website.
The Artist's website: http://www.louisepsloane.com/
(intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-01-1531 minahtcastAllison Long Hardy InterviewJoin me as I talk with Artist Allison Long Hardy as she talks about her influences from natural elements and how it creates order and chaos. Welcome to ahtcast!
Artist website: allisonlonghardy.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2012-05-3022 minahtcastLorri Ott InterviewA pain-staking process that produces subtle association of pure existence. Invented color and found materials that are preciously married into poetic Art objects. Join ahtcast during this great discussion with Ohio based Artist, Lorri Ott. Enjoy!
Artist website: http://www.lorriott.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2012-02-221h 05ahtcastLoren Munk InterviewJoin ahtcast with NY based Artist Loren Munk. Munk speaks on the importance being aware of what else is being made in the Artworld and how it is essential to build a "tribe" and support your fellow Artist.
Artist's website: www.lorenmunk.com
(podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2012-02-0658 minahtcastCaroline Doherty InterviewRhode Island based Artist, Caroline Doherty, sits with me to discuss the nuances of her work and practice. Join ahtcast in this conversation on surprise, interaction and communication.
Artist website: http://www.carolinedohertystudio.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2012-01-101h 19ahtcastSean Naftel InterviewMaterials and Community Found. Mini-narratives of distraction. Process of intervention and collaboration. Join ahtcast in this interview with Brooklyn Artist, Sean Naftel.(some strong language)
Artist website: www.seannaftel.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani Difranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-08-0548 minahtcastClem Crosby InterviewFluidity found on a smooth surface. Harmony of line and sometimes stroke conducted musical. Join ahtcast with London based Artist, Clem Crosby, as he talks inspiration and how Art is a truly "fun" thing to do!
Vintage Valve, 2011 oil on Formica 30 x 24 x 1.25 in Courtesy: George Lawson Gallery, Los Angeles and San Francisco and the artist
Artist Website: www.oblidi.net/artists/crosby/crosby.html
(podcast intro/outro music: Ani Difranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-04-2039 minahtcastFederico Saenz Recio InterviewNatural findings and a secret language discovered. Translations of the uncertain, brought forward through the abstract. Join ahtcast in this virtual visit with the thoughts and process of Artist Federico Saenz Recio.
Artist's website: federicosaenzrecio.com
(podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-03-3123 minahtcastM P Landis Interview (part two)Kinetic movements of hand, atop planes and fields of imagined earth and stone. As pliable paper takes on the appearence of an object part of the space between Maker and Viewer. Join ahtcast in this talk with Artist M P Landis.
Artist's website: mplandis.com
(podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-03-0634 minahtcastM P Landis Interview (part one)Kinetic movements of hand, atop planes and fields of imagined earth and stone. As pliable paper takes on the appearence of an object part of the space between Maker and Viewer. Join ahtcast in this talk with Artist M P Landis.
Artists website: mplandis.com
(podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-03-0648 min