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ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#55 Krista Louise Smith and Elliot Purse (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.This week on ARTMATTERS, we get back to our conversation with Brooklyn-based artists Krista Louise Smith and Elliot Purse. Like last time, this conversation explores their differing personalities, creative processes and the dynamics at play in the lives of a working artist couple. Today we discuss balancing introversion and extroversion, setting boundaries, maintaining focus, the emotional role of color, the importance of decisiveness and the imperative of mutual support.  Krista Louise Smith has exhibited her work internationally in New York, Rome, Bucharest, and Se...2025-03-1344 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsSpecial Valentine's Day Edition: #54 with Krista Louise Smith and Elliot PurseWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.This week on ARTMATTERS, I'm sending some belated Valentine’s love to all my listeners! In the spirit of the season, I spent my February 14th hanging out at the shared studio of artists Elliot Purse and Krista Louise Smith. It was the perfect way to mark the holiday, exploring the unique dynamics of working side by side with your spouse in the studio.In this week’s conversation, we discuss studio schedules, collaboration, writing applications; dealing with creative blocks, impatience, studio meltdowns; personal boundaries, critique and...2025-02-2848 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#53 with Julie Harrison (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.Today we continue our conversation with Julie Harrison, a New York-based artist whose decades-long career has spanned drawing, photography, video, painting, and performance.In this episode we discuss framing and exhibiting works on paper, the overlap between drawing and collage, overcoming creative blocks, exploring new tools, building community and the importance of art history. We also talk laziness, playing tricks with materials, and not waiting for perfection. Harrison’s work has been exhibited at MoMA, the Museum of Arts & Design and the Neuberger Mus...2025-02-1452 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#52 with Julie HarrisonWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.This week, we’re joined by Julie Harrison, a New York-based artist whose decades-long career has spanned drawing, photography, video, painting, and performance.In this episode we discuss Julie’s transition from grayscale to color and back again, her interest in scientific imagery, archiving and selecting reference materials, drawing techniques, early artistic influences and her career path. We also discuss her transition to painting in the 1980s, graduate school, the importance of mentorship and the intersection of challenge, doubt and curiousity at play behind her prac...2025-01-301h 17ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#51 with Eric Fischl (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.On this week’s episode we are once again joined by the iconic painter Eric Fischl.Eric Fischl is an internationally acclaimed American artist known for his profound influence on figurative art. Born in 1948 in New York City, Fischl’s work captures the uneasy undercurrents of American life. His journey through art education took him from Phoenix to California, where he earned his B.F.A., and later to Chicago and Nova Scotia for teaching and early exhibitions. Fischl's art, which explores the dichotomy between appe...2025-01-161h 08The A-Team w/ Wexler & ClantonThe A-Team w/ Wexler & ClantonTexans Playoff Game Day Eve, Rockets Impress In Memphis and Can Texas Do It TonightAdam Wexler and Adam Clanton talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on January 10th 2025.Texans and Chargers in the Wild Card round.Rockets impress in Memphis. The Best of XCan Texas do it tonight? Derek Stingley Jr. gets All-Pro props.Chris Gordy previews tonight's Cotton Bowl. Aaron Wilson previews Texans-ChargersIsaac Lowenkron gives us the Chargers side of tomorrow's game. Stone Cold Locks.2025-01-112h 28The A-Team w/ Wexler & ClantonThe A-Team w/ Wexler & ClantonIsaac Lowenkron: The Chargers Are Not Treating This Weekend Like A Bye WeekIsaac Lowenkron is the pregame and postgame host for the Los Angeles Chargers Radio Network. He joined us earlier today on The A-Team with Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler. He talks about the Chargers not buying into the words of Rex Ryan earlier this week. He also points out a Texan that maybe you wouldn't expect, as someone who could flip the momentum in this game.2025-01-1112 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#50 with Eric FischlWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists.Happy New Year! I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 with a milestone celebration of our 50th episode. I am also extremely excited to say this special episode features a great conversation with the iconic artist Eric Fischl.Eric Fischl is an internationally acclaimed American artist known for his profound influence on figurative art. Born in 1948 in New York City, Fischl’s work captures the uneasy undercurrents of American life. His journey through art education took him from Phoenix to California, where he earned his...2025-01-021h 25ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsBONUS: Episode 50 Preview, Big News and a Look Back🎉 Special Bonus Episode! 🎉Welcome to episode 49.5 of ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists—a special teaser leading up to our milestone 50th episode!We’ve got an incredible guest lined up for Episode 50, someone whose impact on contemporary art is legendary. I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation. Stick around until the end for a sneak peek—you might recognize the voice!Episode Highlights:A sneak preview of Episode 50’s guest (any guesses?)Big news about new, limited-edition ARTMATTERS merch 🎁How you can - and should! - join...2024-12-2009 minThe A-Team w/ Wexler & ClantonThe A-Team w/ Wexler & ClantonKyle Tucker Has Been Traded To The Cubs... Chandler Rome and Geoff Blum ReactAdam Wexler and Adam Clanton talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on December 13th 2024.Kyle Tucker has been traded to the Cubs.Astros get Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith in return. Chandler Rome joins the show.What's next for the Astros? Bregman coming back?\Geoff Blum joins the show. Dana Brown speaks after the trade. Texans getting ready for the Dolphins. Rockets-Thunder in Vegas action... Tomorrow. 2024-12-142h 48ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#49 with Jeff Way (Part 3)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists:Today we conclude our 3-part conversation with the artist Jeff Way. Jeff has lived and worked in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood since 1969. Featured in the 1973 Whitney Biennial and a subsequent solo exhibition, Way’s work has been shown at institutions like the New Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, and the ICA Philadelphia. His innovative Chalk Line Paintings, begun in the late 1960s, explore the grid through layered lines of raw pigment, a technique he revisits in his most recent Eccentric Squares series. Jeff’s solo e...2024-12-1236 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#48 with Jeff Way (Part 2)Today on the podcast we continue our conversation with Jeff Way, an artist who has lived and worked in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood since 1969. Featured in the 1973 Whitney Biennial and a subsequent solo exhibition there, Way’s work has been shown at institutions like the New Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, and the ICA Philadelphia. His innovative Chalk Line Paintings, begun in the late 1960s, explore the grid through layered lines of raw pigment, a technique he revisits in his recent Eccentric Squares series. With works in major museum collections, including the Whitney and the Philadelphia Muse...2024-12-0537 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#47 with Jeff WayHappy Thanksgiving and welcome back to another episode of ARTMATTERS!Today on the podcast we start our conversation with Jeff Way, an artist who has lived and worked in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood since 1969. Featured in the 1973 Whitney Biennial and a subsequent solo exhibition there, Way’s work has been shown at institutions like the New Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, and the ICA Philadelphia. His innovative Chalk Line Paintings, begun in the late 1960s, explore the grid through layered lines of raw pigment, a technique he revisits in his recent Eccentric Squa...2024-11-2936 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#46 with Mark Joshua Epstein (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode we talk with artist Mark Joshua Epstein, whose work has been widely exhibited in the U.S. and internationally. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Arts, Epstein has held residencies at prestigious institutions like the British School at Rome. His work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times and Hyperallergic, and he is currently an artist-in-residence at the Sharpe Walentas Studio Program in Brooklyn, NY.Today we dive into more of Marks artistic practice starting with fle...2024-11-2240 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#45 with Mark Joshua EpsteinWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode I speak with artist Mark Joshua Epstein, whose work has been widely exhibited in the U.S. and internationally. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Arts, Epstein has held residencies at prestigious institutions like the British School at Rome. His work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times and Hyperallergic, and he is currently an artist-in-residence at the Sharpe Walentas Studio Program in Brooklyn, NY.Today’s conversation delves into Mark’s artistic development, beginning with his tra...2024-11-1449 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#44 with Helen Frederick (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. My guest back again today is Helen Frederick, an artist whose career has spanned decades of innovation in printmaking, paper-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Helen earned both her BFA and MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and went on to found Pyramid Atlantic, a hub for contemporary printmaking, hand paper-making, and book arts. Her work is held in over 45 international collections and has been exhibited in prestigious institutions like the Phillips Collection, MoMA Kyoto, the Whitney Museum, and many more. She has also served on...2024-11-0139 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#43 with Helen FrederickWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. My guest today is Helen Frederick, an artist whose career has spanned decades of innovation in printmaking, paper-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Helen earned both her BFA and MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and went on to found Pyramid Atlantic, a hub for contemporary printmaking, hand paper-making, and book arts. Her work is held in over 45 international collections and has been exhibited in prestigious institutions like the Phillips Collection, MoMA Kyoto, the Whitney Museum, and many more. She has also served on numerous ar...2024-10-2454 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#42 with Gerardo CamargoWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode we speak with visual artist, Gerardo Camargo.I joined Gerardo in his studio where we discussed his drawings and assemblages, and the choreography of home-construction. We also speak about limitation, scarcity, uncertainty and the ways Gerardo’s studio practice and perspectives shifted after he emigrated to the United States.  Gerardo is a self-taught artist from Mexico City. He began working as a cartoonist at the age of 12. In 2002 he was saelected by the Mexican National Council for Culture and the Ar...2024-10-111h 02ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#41 with Cianne Fragione (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode we continue our wonderful conversation with the artist Cianne Fragione. Today, we discuss the use of non-traditional materials, hear stories from her early career and education, some early opportunities and career reflections from her time in the Bay area. We talk about recipes, patinas and dance, finding good alternatives to destructive moods, and how to trust that odd work when it comes quick and effortless.Cianne Fragione was born in 1952 and currently lives and works in Washington D.C. She...2024-09-1948 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#40 with Cianne FragioneWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode I get a whirlwind tour of the techniques, recipes and studio practices, of the spectacular Cianne Fragione. This conversation will be a two-parter, and will be concluded next episode. Today, in part one, we discuss making your own paints, why lead white is such a fantastic color, chaos vs organization, Cianne’s warm-up books, adhesives, “the shake test”, prepping surfaces, rhythm, paper, and the joy of destruction. Cianne also speaks extensively on the making of her massive 24-part painting entitled Heaven and Earth...2024-09-061h 05ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#39 with Ebtisam AbdulazizWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. My guest today is Ebtisam Abdulaziz. Ebtisam is a multidisciplinary artist and writer. She explores issues of identity and culture through installation, performance, mixed-media, painting and works on paper. She has exhibited extensively and internationally including the 53rd Venice Biennale as part of the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi Pavilions. Her installations, paintings, works on paper and videos are held in numerous public and private collections.Her video work Autobiography from 2007 was purchased for the Guggenheim Museum collection in Abdu Dhbai. Additionally Abdulaziz was named as o...2024-08-231h 11ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#38 with Tom BunnellWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Today I speak with the Washington DC-based artist Tom Bunnell. Tom received his BA and BFA in Art and Art History from the University of Oregon in 1995 and his MFA in Painting from American University in 1998. Tom has exhibited nationally and internationally and he currently teaches art at St Stephen’s & St Agnes School and American University. In today’s episode, Tom and I discuss his origins as an abstract painter, his drawings, painting from observation, motifs, Tom’s confidence in materials and mistrust of process...2024-08-231h 24ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#37 with Cheryl D. EdwardsWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Today begins my Washington DC Artists Edition, a six-part series I could not be more excited to release. Starting today with my guest, the wonderful Cheryl D. Edwards.Edwards is an African American artist who was born in 1954. She began studying art in 1987 in New York City in a class at the Art Student League taught by Ernest Crichlow. Edwards has been living and working in Washington, DC for the past 28 years. She has exhibited in many shows in DC...2024-07-251h 24ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#36 with Joe HollierWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode I speak with Joe Hollier. Joe is a multi-disciplinary artist from Brooklyn. He is also the co-founder of The Light Phone.Joe and I met back in the day, participating in group shows around Brooklyn. Back then i knew him as a collage artist, who was also hard at work on a mysterious plastic gadget. That gadget turned out to be The Light Phone, a simple phone that makes calls and helps keep distractions to a minimum. I actually pick...2024-07-111h 43ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#35 with Dik Liu (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists!Today on ARTMATTERS, Brooklyn-based artist Dik Liu and I finish up last week’s conversation. On today’s episode Dik talks about living in New York since the 80s, teaching, being a loner, his museum habits, painting when he doesn’t know the outcome, spending decades painting light and Leonard Bernstein. He also gave me some personal advice on my practice, which was too good not to include. So that’s there too. A little background on the man: Dik F. Liu  2024-06-2744 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#34 with Dik LiuWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode I speak with the artist Dik Liu. I studied with Dik back in the day and was thrilled when he accepted my invitation to join me for this episode. Dik F. Liu  received his MFA from Yale University. He is widely represented in exhibitions throughout the U.S. As a teacher,   Liu has taught at Cooper Union, Hofstra University, and the School of Visual Arts and is currently teaching at the New York Academy of Art, Pratt Instit...2024-06-211h 08ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#33 with Langdon GravesWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists On today’s episode I speak with NYC-based artist, Langdon Graves!Together we sit down in her Bushwick studio and speak about building objects, combining mediums, Trompe-l'oil, different kinds of drawing, efficiency, the lead-up to an exhibition, different kinds of flow-states, preciousness, physical fatigue after long studio sessions, teaching, mentorship and community, a few ideas about contemporary art education, relief printmaking, variations, reading, and multi-tasking. Langdon Graves is a New York City-based artist with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in...2024-06-061h 35ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#32 with Georgina ClaphamWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists!I’m recording this intro from Washington DC where I’m rounding up a couple last interviews of the tour. It’s been a great trip so far and I’m very excited to share these conversations with you later this summer.On today’s episode i speak to LA-based artist Georgina Clapham. I met Georgina on the PLOP artist residency in London back in 2018 and I was very excited to hear she had moved to LA to get her Masters at Otis College of Art and De...2024-05-241h 18ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#31 with Catherine HoweWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists!My guest today is Catherine Howe. Catherine is a New York-based artist who has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe for over thirty years, including exhibitions at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, MoMA PS 1 in New York, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo.  Her work has been reviewed by Art in America, Artforum, Art Critical, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and the Los Angeles Times. On today's episode, Catherine and I discuss color, mise en place, gallery requests, speed, snark, pr...2024-05-091h 31ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#30 with Anne Harris (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists!Back today is my guest Anne Harris. She is a painter, a curator, a writer, and professor at the Art Institute of Chicago. In today's conversation Anne speaks about Paul’s pisco sour, the artist spouse, therapy, loneliness, momentum, the Zone, music in the art studio and why painting is a vocation, not a career. Lot’s more too. Check it out!About Anne Harris:Anne Harris has exhibited at venues ranging from Alexandre Gallery and DC Moore Gallery in New York to the...2024-04-2553 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#29 with Anne HarrisWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. My guest today is Anne Harris. She is a painter, a curator, a writer, and professor at the Art Institute of Chicago. She has exhibited at venues ranging from Alexandre Gallery and DC Moore Gallery in New York to the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institute and many more besides.  She is also the originator of The Mind’s I, a drawing project done with other artists which has traveled and exhibited nationally and internationally.On today’s episode we discuss routine, productively, working slow...2024-04-111h 18ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#28 with Jen HitchingsWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Today i speak with the LA-based artist Jen Hitchings. Jen’s work investigates the tenuous relationship between humankind and nature and in recent years she has embarked on a deeply self-reflective investigation of the psyche, relationships, erotic desire, and cosmic forces. Her influences range from the rural Japanese landscape, the Hudson River School painters, science fiction film posters, spiritualist archetypes, and contemporary surrealist painting.On today's episode: Jen and I discuss vertical vs horizontal compositions, deadlines, negotiation skills, her upcoming 21 ft-mural commission for Mailchimp, st...2024-03-281h 27ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#27 with Marina RossWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsToday's  guest, Marina Ross is a Russian Jewish artist, and her paintings draw upon her experience of acculturation, The American Dream, and the trauma inherent within it as well as traditional feminine beauty, as a form of social capital, assimilation, and protection. These notions of power and control of the feminine body and the performance of femininity saturate Ross’s work. A few months back, I was in Chicago, and had the opportunity to swing by ArtRuss Gallery, where Ross’s latest solo show, Emerald City...2024-03-171h 42ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#26 with Thai MainhardWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Today’s guest is Thai Mainhard. Thai is an abstract painter that live and works in Los Angeles. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thai draws inspiration from human experiences and tension found in daily life and her own memories of it. In this week’s episode I sit down with Thai to discuss how she starts a painting, the magic of good teachers, the function of mood, formula and what she calls ‘the source’ in her daily studio practice. We also discus...2024-02-291h 17PERFcastPERFcastPERF-HBCU Intern Experiences: Episode 2In the second episode in this series on the PERF-HBCU Internship Program, PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler speaks with two students from Harris-Stowe University in Missouri. Despite their shared alma mater, these students had diverse experiences interning with police agencies.We hear from:Cierra Isaac, Harris-Stowe University (MO), Chattanooga Police Department (TN)Taina Harris, Harris-Stowe University (MO), Washington University Police Department (MO) Thanks for listening to PERFcast, the official podcast of the Police Executive Research Forum. For more information on PERF, visit www.policeforum.org. 2024-02-2017 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#25 with TL Solien (Part 3)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Today is the final installment of my conversation with the artist TL Solien. In this last section, TL talks about building his dream studio, selling his dream studio, the best years of his career, dwindling interest, staying afloat, vulnerability, taking things personally, contemplating failure, building paintings in moments of fracture, learning art history late, finding satisfaction, healthy fuel, 30 minutes of joy, scale, notes from an opera, Tex Avery cartoons, how he starts a painting now, being stumped, and problem solving.I'd like to add that I...2024-02-011h 12ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#24 with TL Solien (Part 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. And we're back with Part 2 of my three-part conversation with Wisconsin-based artist, TL Solien. Today we conclude the exploration of his early (or phase 1) art practice, including a fun description of the origins of his pictographic works. We talk about his early career experiences in visiting and exhibiting in New York City and living for a time in Paris. We discuss family, and home-life, agreements, and finances, the difficulties following the art market crash, and TL's  experience entering the culture of academia. Then we come back around to...2024-01-251h 22ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#23 with TL SolienWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The podcast for artists. I’m particularly excited about today’s episode with the artist TL Solien. Prepare yourself for an epic conversation, recorded over two separate studio visits, and subsequently over four hours of material. In light of this, I’ve edited this conversation down into three episodes, which will come out weekly until complete, unlike the usual bi-weekly format of the show. ● In episode 1, we get into TL’s painting process and his background and education.● In episode 2, we talk about his family, his explosive early career success...2024-01-181h 18ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#22 with Marcus Marcus and James Oscar LeeWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsHappy New Years! On today’s episode i sit down with two terrific detroit-based artists. James Oscar Lee is a painter and textile artist, and Marcus Marcus, a multi-hyphenate, who develops music, performance art, and practical design. These two have been friends for years, and are frequent collaborators, one of the many reasons i asked them both to sit down and speak with me today. In this conversation we  discuss the shifting productivity of their artistic careers, the quiet after finishing up a project, how they stay con...2024-01-051h 32ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#21 with James English Leary (pt. 2)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsOn today’s episode we have the dramatic conclusion of my conversation with the artist James English Leary. Last time, James and I spoke at length about the state of art education. Today we discuss his new watercolors, collecting art, different kinds of change, deskilling, space and depiction, 19th century French painting and how unconditional support for an artists work - like love - is for babies.  We also talk Renoir, Matisse, Hockney, Schnabel, Guston, Jack Witten, Ron Gorchov and Howard Hodgkin.This will be the las...2023-12-211h 03ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#20 with Jennifer CoatesWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsOn today’s episode, I speak with the artist Jennifer Coates. In her recent paintings, ancient deities appear like ghosts in the abstracted landscape of rural Pennsylvania. Figures merge with their surroundings as weeds and trees become a site of both Pagan ritual and painterly event. The works hang together like tapestries with a variety of marks slowly accumulating in layers and zones to create a flickering but cohesive whole.  Coates is in conversation with art history, engaging Modernist landscapes, Baroque painting, and ancient Roman frescoes. Light effects are...2023-12-071h 44ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#019 with James English LearyWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsToday on the podcast, James English Leary and i discuss in depth our perspectives on the current state of art education, how that system has evolved over time, and what changes we hope to see from it in the future. James also shares his experience co-founding the Bruce High Quality Foundation. This is the first part of a two-part conversation with James English Leary. No such thing as too much of a good time. To be continued . . .About James...2023-11-231h 21ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#018 with Jaqueline CedarWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists Today on the podcast I speak with Jaqueline Cedar. Brooklyn-based artist, and founder of the Good Naked Gallery. On this episode we discuss permanence and impermanence, romance and practicality, drawing out ideas versus immediacy, productivity, the 'more is more' practice and editing after the fact, the function of inspiration, 'nope' days, pleasure in the practice, how a painting develops, photography, painting from imagination,  grad school, teaching, multitasking, balance and 'checking-out',  goals, expectations and success, and the origins of the Good Naked Gallery. About:2023-11-091h 17ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#017 with Mark ZubrovichWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsMy guest today is Brooklyn-based artist Mark Zubrovich.  Mark and I talk about his recent stint on the Liquitex Artist Residency,  the first book he self-published "Stuff Bruce Likes to Sniff" as well as his drawing practice, love of surface, Marks thoughts about democratizing art, anxiety, effort, confidence, limitations, making problems for yourself, getting reacquainted with oil painting, scale & speed, tapping into your community, and a very awesome anecdote from his recent show at the Sanitary Tortilla Factory in Albuquerque. About Mark:Mark's fa...2023-10-261h 18ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#016 with Nat MeadeWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsToday's guest is Brooklyn artist, Nat Meade. Together we discuss Nat's practice and technique in depth. His painting surface, medium,  composition and scale; his small studies, drawings and casein sketches. Later in the episode, Nat and I talk about before and after he came a full-time artist, his early career and what it means to find the confidence to paint for yourself and making your weakness your thing. We finish up talking trends, social media, and curating. About Nat Meade:Meade's w...2023-10-121h 23ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#15 with Liv Aanrud (LA Edition)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists Today's conversation is with LA-based artist, Liv Aanrud. Liv is a texile artist . . . a  painter . . . someone who makes paintings out of textiles? Doesn't matter. They're great. And so was this converation.  I asked Liv about the speed of her practice, her single figure compositions, beauty, where her paintings start, their color and pattern, her influences and collaboration experience. We also discuss the health and well-being in the life of a contempory artist, compromised studios - when it's time to move, liv's ten-year break, st...2023-09-281h 17ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#014 - Katya Zvereva (LA Edition)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists   Today's conversation is with LA-based artist, and friend of the show, Katya Zvereva. We chat about her recent solo show “Yggdrasil” with Art Room LA,  post-solo blues, salesmanship, fashion collaboration, handmade clothing, collaborating with visual artists, developing new practices and good control vs. bad control vs. pure chaos.We also talk healthy living, communication, healing, living with a creative partner, and how Katya builds a 12 x 8 foot painting in her living room. We also talk about art materials for 15min.  Katya Zvereva was born in...2023-09-201h 13ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#013 - Katie Hector (LA Edition)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsToday's conversation is with LA-based artist, Katie Hector. We talk residencies, her badass move to LA during Covid, her decision to leave graduate school, the artist as maker, balance, discipline, working in multiples, note-keeping, photographic reference, scale, "gesture intimacy and mystery", materials and abstraction, cold-calling, curating, and life skills. Enjoy!Katie Hector (b. 1992) in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is an artist, curator, and writer based near Los Angeles, California. Hector’s studio practice revolves around a series of process-based paintings that layer dye and bleach to cr...2023-08-231h 02ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#012 - Andrew Ohanesian (LA Edition)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsOn today's episode I speak with LA-based and Pierogi-represented artist, Andrew Ohanesian. We discuss hating a good idea, the beautiful bad idea, desperation, panic and 'that magic moment,' life reflecting the studio practice, communicating with an audience, experiencing art, memory, parring down narratives, the making of Mandies, control, being an artist assistant, the making of Dog Years and much more. Andrew Ohanesian was born 1980 in Southern California, received a BFA in Art from the University of California, Berkeley, and moved to New York City...2023-08-051h 00ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#011 - Christian Rogers (LA Edition)Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsOn this episode I sit down with LA  artist and Hunter Alum, Christian Rogers. We talk about his combined process of drawing, photography and painting, his cozy home studio, distractions vs flow-state, breaking rules, and rules that don't help, forcing a painting, painting variations (aka bad printmaking) overcoming challenges, joyful painting, deconstructing success, what is allowed?, ways to access the universal, who are you painting for?, positivity through negative experiences, and Christian's anathema: an incredible art collection he's built over the years from visiting centers for adults w...2023-07-131h 46ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#010 - Hannah Knight Leighton (LA Edition)Welcome to the  triumphant return of ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists! Kicking off season 2, we have the first episode of ARTMATTERS: L.A. Edition, featuring Los Angelos-based artist Hannah Knight Leighton. Hannah and I sat down in her beautiful studio and discussed the following . .  .. . .Drawing with Procreate, joy & labor in the studio, children's books, abstraction/representation, tufting, gesture in textile work, how Leighton got her start as a textile artist, the role of textiles in history and the role of women's history on contemporary textile artists, tough critiques,  scale shape & "little monsters", negative and...2023-06-281h 26The Infamous PodcastThe Infamous PodcastThe Richmond WayIt Was Never About Ted Anyway. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl have a simple episode for y’all… Supes and Lolo and the Ted Lasso Finale. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Supes and Lolo: 5:04 Ted Lasso: 20:5 Superman and Lois (Season 3, Episode 10) Out of 5 Matteo Mannheim Ill-Fitting Suits Darryl: 2.58/5 Brian: 2.65/5 Title: “Collision Course” Directed by: Elaine Mongeon Written by: Max Cunningham & Max Kronick Aired: May 30, 2023 Summary: Lois finishes chemotherapy. At the DOD, she tries to get Peia to confess to framing Lex Luthor. Lana and Chrissy meet with Gov...2023-06-0400 minThe Infamous PodcastThe Infamous PodcastThe Richmond WayIt Was Never About Ted Anyway. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl have a simple episode for y’all… Supes and Lolo and the Ted Lasso Finale. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Supes and Lolo: 5:04 Ted Lasso: 20:5 Superman and Lois (Season 3, Episode 10) Out of 5 Matteo Mannheim Ill-Fitting Suits Darryl: 2.58/5 Brian: 2.65/5 Title: “Collision Course” Directed by: Elaine Mongeon Written by: Max Cunningham & Max Kronick Aired: May 30, 2023 Summary: Lois finishes chemotherapy. At the DOD, she tries to get Peia to confess to framing Lex Luthor. Lana and Chrissy meet with Gov...2023-06-0400 minAhbarjietMaltaAhbarjietMalta"soul music music soul music, term adopted to describe African American popular music in the United States as it evolved from the 1950s to the ’60s and ’70s. Some view soul as merely a new term fo"soul music music soul music, term adopted to describe African American popular music in the United States as it evolved from the 1950s to the ’60s and ’70s. Some view soul as merely a new term for rhythm and blues. In fact a new generation of artists profoundly reinterpreted the sounds of the rhyth" "--START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - aw...2022-11-2708 minYour Story with MikeYour Story with Mike90. Chris Van VlietWelcome back to #YourStory with Mike Wexler, the podcast where stories are highlighted and told. This podcast focuses on conversations from people of all ages, talents, races, and gender who have a passion that they showcase to the entire world. Originated as The Sock Monkey Mike Show, Mike Wexler is a sports broadcaster/host who has been passionate about connecting with people around him. Ever since the age of eleven, Mike has been pursuing a career in sports broadcasting, being inspired by world famous Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. In this season two finale of #YourStory, Mike...2022-11-0726 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#009 - Rosie McGinnWelcome back to ARTMATTERS: the podcast for artists!The long awaited episode 9 has finally arrived! This time I'm joined by london-based, multi-displinary artist Rosie McGinn. We discuss her early career experience, the origins of her current studio practice, her recent collab with Balenciaga, artist residencies, Sassy the Sasquatch and studio meditating. And a couple of other things i'm forgetting right now. Rosie's the best, and this episode isn't too shabby either. If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please leave a review or a star rating. And tell your friends!    If you have an...2022-10-051h 09ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#008 - Tom PrinsellWelcome back to ARTMATTERS the podcast for artists!Today I’m joined by New York-based artist Tom Prinsell. Tom and I discuss his early career, commissioned art, mood boards, Blender and why he decided not to go to graduate school. And lots more. This week in Studio Notes, Tom shares his renewed focus on his color palette and i talk about my deep-dive into paint markers. This one was a real hoot. Give ‘r a listen! If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please leave a review or a star rating. And tell your friends! ...2022-08-021h 06ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#007 - Michael GreavesJoining me this week on ARTMATTERS is New Zealand-based artist, Michael Greaves. I met Michael early on in my career, really when i was just starting out. Michael has been exhibiting professionally since 2001, which is just one of the many reasons i was so excited to talk with him today. To hear him discuss the ups and downs of his career, the changing art world, becoming a father, and the shifting impact of art history - sharing  years of experience like this is invaluable, as we all forge our individual paths and establish what it is we want from o...2022-07-121h 26ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsUntitled Episode2022-07-111h 29ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#006 - Andrea EmmerichToday on ARTMATTERS, I sit down with Brooklyn-based artist Andrea Emmerich.. Andrea and I discuss her approach to composition and image-making, "The Shift" (drastic changes in subject matter or practice),  definitions of success, and feelings of jealousy in artists. This was a great conversation and  it served to remind me just how many 'unique' challenges in an artist's life are actually universal and the more we share with one another the stronger we become. That's what the ARTMATTERS Podcast is all about.Enjoy the Show.If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please le...2022-06-131h 10ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#005 - Aaron ZulpoEver want to know what it's like to be in a  relationship with an artist? How about two artists in a relationship together? Artist Aaron Zulpo and i discuss, and explore these and other topics such as the value of gallery representation, the contemporary influences of 20th illustration, and dramatic shifts in an artist's work. This episode is packed with thoughtful insights and cool ideas. Check it out! - About the Podcast -    Host: Isaac Wexler-Mannwww.isaacmann.cominsta: @isaac.mannGuest: Aaron Zulpowww.aaronzulpo.com...2022-05-181h 13ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#004 - Mike PicosMike Picos is a Queens-based artist who’s coming off a two-person show at NYC artist-run gallery, The Catskills. Mike got his BFA at Cornell University and currently has one foot out the door — as he’ll be attending Yale University for his MFA this fall. Congrats Mike!Together Mike and I discuss his decision to apply to graduate school, leaving New York, his definition of success, his ongoing project the Rad Group (a NYC art literature platform) and the slippery definitions of painting abstraction versus representation.If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please leave...2022-05-0654 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#003 - Katya ZverevaEpisode number 3!  Where I’m joined by my talented and awesome friend Katya Zvereva. We discuss publicizing your art, getting an agent, what today’s representation really offers artists and how Katya found her gallery. If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please leave a review or a star rating. I hear that's good for stuff.       If you have an art question you want answered, write in to artmatterspodcast@gmail.com   - About the Podcast -     Host: Isaac Wexler-Mann  www.isaacmann.cominsta: isaac.mann    Guest: Katya Z...2022-04-2636 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#002 - Dan FigHere's the second episode of ARTMATTERS where i speak to Brooklyn artist Dan Fig about the difficulties of and solutions to working in the studio when you're struggling emotionally, whether it's better to pay the bills with a job in the arts or something entirely different, and how to know if your art's "any good." This was actually the first episode of ARTMATTERS to be recorded so please forgive any confusion on that end. If you're enjoying the podcast so far, please leave a review or a star rating. I hear that's good for stuff. ...2022-04-1641 minARTMATTERS: The Podcast for ArtistsARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists#001 - Tom LevyWelcome to ARTMATTERS a new podcast by and for emerging artists. This episode myself and special guest Tom Levy take on some real head-scratchers like, "why don't more artists talk about their techniques?" "how important is branding in the art world today?" and the old favorite, "How do you know when it's time to get a Masters Degree?" Join Tom and I as we try our best to answer these and other questions and share some personal experiences in the art world along the way. Enjoy!If you have an art question you want answered...2022-04-081h 13