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Southcoast Artists IndexEp. 190: Phillip J. Mellen & Kat Knutsen - Couldn't have done it without you Welcome Phillip J. Mellen (Podcast Episode 61 and Podcast Episode 53. He studied fine art at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts. Phillip later went to study at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia in 1999. He graduated in 2003 and returned to Massachusetts in 2006. He became an active member of the South Coast's creative community. Phillip J. Mellen is an active both as a poet, and visual artist. He presently resides in Taunton, Massachusetts where he was from originally. In 2011, Phillip started Ahtcast an independent art podcast. He has interviewed many local, national, and international artists...2024-07-0154 min
ahtcastLisa Kellner InterviewWords of the day: color. contemplative. minimal. awkward. woven.
Welcome Lisa Kellner to the program! She joins us from Deer, Island 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!
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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 minahtcastRevisited: 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 08ahtcastBecky 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 whic...2022-12-0337 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 minahtcastRonan 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 also send a quick thank you...2022-05-241h 10ahtcastGuest 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/
Than...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 minahtcastSabine 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 stat...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 minahtcastSarah 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 12ahtcastDouglas 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 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...2021-03-101h 19ahtcastRon 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 po...2021-02-221h 12Southcoast 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 10ahtcastAndrew 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!
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...because 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 minahtcastMarvin 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/
Connect on instagram: @atelier_marvinhoffmann
Thanks for listening!
2020-09-3050 minahtcastDena 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 web...2020-08-1044 minahtcastAmelia 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. Listen in for more!
The artist's website: ht...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
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
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://cat...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: ht...2020-01-2727 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...
In this episode Renee shares quite a bit about her fascinating Daily Drawing series and I encourage you to check it out on her website here: https://reneerobbins.com/daily-drawings/
Thanks for listening!
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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...2019-10-0244 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
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 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
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 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!
...2017-11-011h 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 TwoWords of the day: perimeter. definition. koan. bottomless. whir.
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, 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.2017-04-0351 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 latest work in her forthcoming two person show, with artist Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on April 7th 2017.
We will discuss where Katie is coming from with the work, as well as my interpretations. Thanks for joining us.
Installation view of "Workday" by Katie Wynne
Installation view of...2017-04-0226 min
ahtcastPetra Nimtz InterviewWords of the day: shape. spontaneous. line. palatte. materials.
Welcome. In this episode, Woodstock, NY based artist Petra Nimtz shares thoughts and experiences in art making, and maintaining a studio while moving around over the years. She also has a thing or two to say about art training, both in school, and on ones own. Petra gives us a window into her inherent practice that utilizes creative freedom in the sweep of her studio. Listen in for more!
The artist's website: http...2017-01-2321 min
ahtcastKevin P. Kelly Interview
Words of the day: drawing. ubiquitous. immortalize. conflict.
Wichita
, KS based painter, Kevin P. Kelly shares his thoughts and working
methods used in his Sketch Of the Day project. Irony, humor, and tension
are just a few elements considered when picking objects to paint for
Kevin in this series. Listen in as he describes the deconstructing of
objects in his compositions and what that means to him as the artist.
Thanks for listening! (some strong language).
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ahtcastKimberly Rowe Interview
Words 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/
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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/
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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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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/
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
2015-08-1829 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 minahtcastBrenda Hope Zappitell InterviewWords of the day: intuitive. doodle. travel. process. environment.
Splitting
her studio time between Santa Fe, NM and Delray Beach, FL, Brenda Hope
Zappitell finds her work heavily influenced and inspired by travel and
life experiences. Family and scheduling studio time are also part of the
gig. Movement, gesture and energy all come to mind as Zappitell
translates these factors into her expressions in paint. Listen in as she
shares the details of her studio practices and inspirations.
The artist's website: http://www.zappitellstudio.com/
2014-09-2319 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
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/
2014-06-2459 minahtcastAdam Lovitz InterviewWords of the day: immediate. energy. inform. nature. color.
This
interview is with Philadelphia based painter, Adam Lovitz. We dig in and talk
a bit about education and how Lovitz was encouraged to create daily
while growing up. Balancing work and painting can be a challenge, listen
in as he shares how he has dealt with that issue. Nature also comes up
and we talk the importance of it's image in painting. Lovitz also shares
his thoughts and practices in color, space and dealing with paintings
as objects. Listen in for more!
2014-05-201h 03ahtcastFiona Stanbury InterviewWords of the day: shape. space. arrangement. up-side-down.
London
based artist, Fiona Stanbury, shares her thoughts on painting and
process in this interview. Inspiring to Stanbury, early on, was her time
living in Africa, she details that the "Colors, deep shadows and..."
were part of what she took away from her time there. Also inspirational
was her studies under painter, Stass Paraskos, who was teaching at
Cyprus College of Art Lemba. Stanbury has some nice words about
Paraskos, who recently passed away. His inspiration lives on, as
mentioned throughout the interview, for Stanbury who studied his
teachings...2014-03-1838 minahtcastStephen Wright InterviewWords of the day: grid. imagination. fundamental. intentional, and pair.
Stephen
Wright, based in Kentucky, is a painter deeply moved by color, not just
any color, but greys. Wright talks at length about his relationship
with the perceived meaning of his work by others and would prefer...
As one who works on a number of series at once, Wright is interested in how each approach has it's independence as well as....
Listen in for more(some strong language).
The artist's tumblr blog: http://stephenwrightblog.tumblr.com/
2014-03-0232 minahtcastPodcasting 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 minahtcastMatt Schaefer Interview"There's no place for being careful when making art." This episode is
with Rapid City, South Dakota artist, Matt Schaefer. Schaefer's
beginnings with art worked in tandem with playing music. Painting
shortly took over his focus and his unique ways of studying art history
was born. He let's you in on his thoughts over an important artist that
has let him down. He also share's his feelings on planning as it relates
to process. Listen for more! (Some strong language)
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen. Outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2014-02-1134 minahtcastStephen B. MacInnis InterviewThis interview is with Prince Edward Island artist, Stephen B. MacInnis.
Parts of the process MacInnis enjoys most is the "history of the
accidents that occur" along with the "ghost images" that sometimes
appear will working on multiple layered paintings. Catch some of the
thinking that went into titling his ongoing "Long Series" and how
studying art can bring a creative freedom.
The artist's website: http://sbmacinnis.wordpress.com/category/abstract-painting-2/long-series-12x12-inch-paintings/
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen. Outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2014-02-1055 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 minahtcastPeter Shear InterviewWords of the day: pause. confusion. change and interested. This
interview is with Bloomington, Indiana artist, Peter Shear. I asked
about the beginnings of becoming an artist, and Shear talked about it as
being a kind of attraction to it, and that can be what makes one an
artist. I asked about education and a bit of the response I got was
about "self-educating" without shortcuts, and much more. One of my
direct questions was: "What is your favorite thing about the internet? A
snippet of Shear's answer was: "It's where our..." On creative block?
Answer: "It doesn't last..." Listen...2014-02-0340 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 minahtcastT J Donovan InterviewT J Donovan, a South Dakota native finishing his studies in Chicago,
discusses his work and philosophies on art making. Donovan likes to
preserve a space for abstract making and direct address in his work. He
believes that working through a creative block is important, and feels
that action will automatically "yield to something different." Listen in
as he also describes his experience on playing with the work in
different contexts, and how that it may or may not change how the work
is received, both for him and the viewer. (some strong language)
The artist's website: http://www.tjdonovanart...2013-12-3055 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 minahtcastKy 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/
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
2013-10-0436 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 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 minahtcastSuzanne Kammin InterviewSuzanne Kammin, a Newark, New Jersey based artist, takes us into her
process and thoughts on being a painter who likes to play with the
reversal of figure ground only to flip it back again. Suzanne talks
about the processes she uses to "eliminate the anxiety of destroying a
work." She also speaks of her highly experimental past and what enjoying
both representational and abstract painting can do to one's process.
Listen in for more.
The artist's website: suzannekamminbaron.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-08-111h 06ahtcastTim McFarlane Interview This 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!
2013-08-1133 minahtcastSusan Carr InterviewThis interview is a special one. It made it's way into more of casual
conversation, and one where Susan Carr and I interviewed each other.
Carr, a Cape Cod based artist, decided to visit my home and studio.
During the visit, we sat and talked about the aspects of our work and
process. I found that we shared some of the same views based on the
interview questions. We viewed each others work and it helped the
interview along. I really enjoyed our chat and what she had to say.
Thanks for listening. (due to irregular sound levels, this episode...2013-04-291h 01ahtcastDavid 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 minahtcastBridget Fahy InterviewInspiration from the ocean, weather patterns and the color of Cyprus, are all things that bring artist Bridget Fahy closer to her paintings. Fahy believes that the internet brings us to art as it's emerging and that creative block is something one has to deal with by "riding out the storm." Listen in.
The artist's website: http://bridgetfahy.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-03-1116 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)
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips) - See more at: http...2013-03-0138 minahtcastDennis Michael Jones InterviewMichigan artist, Dennis Michael Jones, details his inspirations and process. Jones goes into the importance of making notations to fuel his work, and how he respects the digital side of making art. He works with both text and spacial explorations with color and abstraction, and feels that there is an inherent "directness" with words and a "slippery meaning" when dealing with abstraction. Take a listen!
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-02-1931 minahtcastCarol McDermott InterviewThis episode is an interview with Cumbria, United Kingdom based artist, Carol McDermott. McDermott goes on to state how important feelings and imagination are to her process. She also expresses her love of sketchbooks and how meditation is one of the important factors that help with feeding her work. Take a listen.
The Artist's blog: http://carolmcdermott.blogspot.co.uk/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-02-0913 minahtcastInga Dalrymple InterviewStep inside the art and process of Sydney, Australia artist, Inga Dalrymple. She describes her process as "building a character up" and how intuition plays a big role while working. Dalrymple also feels that art school "gave me my voice and my eye." Listen in.
The Artist's website: http://ingadalrymple.net/home.html
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-01-2927 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 minahtcastPaul Behnke InterviewPaul Behnke - "(Painting is about)... a slow experience between the actual piece of art and the viewer." Listen in as, New York based Painter, Paul Behnke details some of his process and ideas, the importance of Art History and his interests in the "spontaneous act" of painting.
Artist's website: http://www.paulbehnke.net/
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2013-01-0951 min
ahtcastSarah Snow Interview"Sometimes you have to make a lot of shitty things, pardon my French, to make something really good" - Sarah Snow. Join me during this wonderful chat with Albany, NY based Artist Sarah Snow as she takes us into her process and inspiration. (some strong language)
Artist's website: https://sarahnsfuhrman.weebly.com/
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
2012-07-1722 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 minahtcastCharles Pinkney Interview"If I knew too much about what I'm doing I wouldn't do some of it. I like that kind of naivety to be there." - Charles Pinkney. Join me as I talk shop with Cornwall, England Artist, Charles Pinkney.
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2012-04-1831 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 19ahtcastClare Price InterviewLondon based Artist, Clare Price, discusses her practice, inspirations and techniques. Spare, yet complex works that bridges the gap between digital and physical Art. Paintings that take a dimensional existence within the two-dimensional format. Great Art quotes in this one, thanks.
Artist Website: www.clareprice.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-10-1935 minahtcastDamien Hoar de Galvan InterviewPicking up a riff - and/or, spell-check will save me - and/or, text me baby. Communication and feedback. Sometimes through my headphones. Other times via the click of the mouse. Color, material etc. can make you laugh sometimes. The work and thoughts of Boston based Artist Damien Hoar de Galvan.
artist website: http://damienhoardegalvan.com/
(podcast intro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips. In the episode is also the music of Joan of Arc)2011-09-2851 min
ahtcastBrad Fesmire InterviewWell crafted, efficient and immediate delivery of both visual and verbal expression. Join me with Artist Brad Fesmire as he talks about Art awareness and the importance of seeing work in person, as it relates to process and experience. Listen in for more!
The artist's website: bradfesmire.com
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
2011-09-2525 minahtcastSam Duket InterviewForms, Finishes and Fittings. Listen in on the conversation with Providence, RI based "maker of things" Sam Duket. Interesting takes on the label of "Artist" and how Art "is what it is". (some strong language)
artist website: www.samduket.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-09-2255 minahtcastSean 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 minahtcastMitchell Johnson InterviewColor, Color, Color. The Assembling of a Journey relevant to Human experience in Art and the Vivid Conversation with it's Rich History. The thoughts of West Coast based Artist, Mitchell Johnson...
Artist Website: www.mitchelljohnson.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)2011-06-0639 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 minahtcastDavid LaMorte InterviewConcept, Content and some inks. Perhaps wood at times. Visit NJ Artist David Lamorte's thoughts on Art education, process and his journey in development, thus far, in Art.
Artist Website: davidlamorte.com
(podcast intro/outro music: Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)2011-04-1442 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 minahtcastMia Brownell InterviewChiaroscuro - A word borrowed from Italian ("light and shade" or "dark") referring to the modeling of volume by depicting light and shade by contrasting them boldly. (source: artlex.com)
Masterful technique applied with the twist of an expressive modern design sense. In this episode we visit the thoughts and process of Artist Mia Brownell. Via her paintings, we are taken into the essence of life and light.
Artist's website: miabrownell.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)
2011-03-1331 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 minahtcastJoshua Nierodzinski Interview (Part Two)Painted portraits of the sculptural kind, situational words connected to a squeeky, clicking mouse. With or without looking, a studied color documentation is being made and things are growing. Changing. Listen in during this in-depth two part Interview/talk with Artist Joshua Nierodzinski.
Artist's website: http://nierodzinski.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)2011-02-2620 minahtcastJoshua Nierodzinski Interview (Part One)Painted portraits of the sculptural kind, situational words connected to a squeeky, clicking mouse. With or without looking, a studied color documentation is being made and things are growing. Changing. Listen in during this in-depth two part Interview/talk with Artist Joshua Nierodzinski.
Artist's website: http://nierodzinski.com/
(podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)2011-02-2634 minahtcastTracy Silva Barbosa InterviewTravel East, West, back and forth. Tracy Silva Barbosa speaks of inspiration, process and paints a beautiful picture of painting and its painstaking process. Join this draghtsperson on this audio journey in Art!
Artist's website: tsilvabarbosa.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)2011-02-1143 minahtcastBrooke Mullins-Doherty InterviewListen in as we enter the Imagination of Sculptor/Installation Artist, Brooke Mullins-Doherty. The poetic and sublime elements are growing in and out of these works mainly inspired by the dreams of the daylight.
Artist's website: brookemullins.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)2011-02-0628 min
ahtcastKevin Fernandes InterviewScratch the surface of this devoted art-maker, musician and podcaster. Kevin Fernandes is dedicated to making things new and sometimes well aquainted with the human hand, like a craftperson's affair with their physical material. Listen as he shares his thoughts.
Artist's Website: kevinfernandesisawesome.blogspot.com
(podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)
2011-02-0127 min
ahtcastHarvey Weinreich InterviewToeing the line between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional worlds of thought and time. Visit the details of Harvey Weinreich's process, inspiration and vision.
Artist's Website: harveyworldmedia.org
(podcast intro/outro music by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)
2011-01-2725 min
ahtcastEric Grab InterviewA look into spirited artist, Eric Grab's process and desire to achieve expression shaped of the spiritual. As you will hear, Grab takes you into the depths of inspiration and an artistic pursuit of pure language.
Artist's website www.ericgrab.com
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
2011-01-2226 minahtcastRicky Gagnon Interview
Glimpse the process and ambition of Rhode Island based artist, Ricky Gagnon. Listen in as he describes, in colorful detail, his mainly playful work.
Artist's website: www.rickygagnon.com
(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)
2011-01-1830 min