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Wild World of ArtsROBERT GOMEZ (Dytch66) - Fascinating Fusion of Graffiti, Fine Arts, Punk, and LA in the 80'sRIVETING interview with GRAFFITI ARTIST PIONEER Robert Gomez aka Dytch66, a dynamic artist who seamlessly blends graffiti, fine art, murals, and illustrations into captivating creations. While growing up on the westside of Los Angeles, his artistic journey began with the anarchist influences of punk rock, hip hop, surf, and graffiti. Embracing his artistic calling in high school, the persona known as Dytch66 was born.
As time progressed, Dutch66's pursuit of growth and artistic freedom led him to delve deeper into his arts education through years of immersive training in fine art and illustration. This experience expanded...
2024-10-251h 01Wild World of ArtsMELANIE ROSE PRINCE - ARTIST/HEALER/CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL USES ALCHEMY TO CONVERT PAIN INTO CREATIVITYJoin us for an INCREDIBLE interview with Melanie Rose Prince—an artist, natural light photographer, musician, healer, and creative professional who views her life as an extension of her art. With a deep sensitivity to energy and emotion, Melanie curates the symbiotic, multi-sensorial world around her. In this interview, she shares her evolution as an artist, her ability to feel into the spirit of her subjects, and how she uses alchemy to transform pain into creativity.Arriving in Idyllwild in the summer of 2020, she quickly became part of the community, volunteering and joining the local music scene. She is...
2024-10-201h 07Wild World of ArtsAn Artist's Journey with Master Potter Arthur TobiasArthur Tobias - MASTER Potter, Artist, Educator and Historian.
Our fascinating conversation with Arthur covers a wide range of subjects including his work as a teacher, sculptor, writer, historian, and now Master Potter in Idyllwild. We weave through the history of 19th century firearms, and discuss Arthur’s book Cylinder Scenes, about American firearms and banknote engraver WL Ormsby. We touch on Dostoevsky’s novel the Demon, The Trial by Franz Kafka, and reflect on the “mind virus” that often runs rampant in societies. Arthur talks about his years as a teacher, and his true passion for inspiring an...
2024-09-231h 19Wild World of ArtsThe Life and Art of Bonnie ReynoldsBonnie Reynolds has seen Idyllwild change and grow over the last 53 years, since she moved here from Los Angeles as a young mother. She has worked at the Red Kettle, one of the oldest restaurants in Idyllwild, for the past 40 years. Bonnie's art can be seen at the Red Kettle, and she sells them as fast as she paints them! John and I have a fun conversation with Bonnie, as she tells us her life story and how her love of Idyllwild has helped her create a life of art, memories and fun during the course of the last 50...
2024-08-261h 31Wild World of ArtsArting With God - Sebastian ValeJoin us for this entertaining conversation with local artist Sebastian Vale. We ebb and flow through the connection Sebastian finds when weaving his passion for art into his passion for nature. He talks about how he healed his color blindness, and transitioned from being an actor in LA, to a small town artist living a life of creativity and inner peace.
Sebastian Vale’s artwork can be found in many Idyllwild shops and in his storage unit and folded to prop up the short leg of wobbly tables throughout Southern California.
His best seller is a...
2024-08-121h 40Wild World of ArtsArt Never Lies - Julianna PoldiIf something deeper calls you as an artist, and you are still roaming in the dark, please tune into this fascinating discussion with artist, educator, gallerist, and student Julianna Poldi. Born and raised in the foothills of Idyllwild, Julianna Poldi first studied painting at UC Santa Barbara in the late 80’s. In 2003, Julianna graduated with honors from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley, CA with a Master of Fine Arts, in Arts and Consciousness, from the School of Holistic Studies.
In 2010, Julianna opened Two Arts Studio on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico wh...
2024-07-1451 minWild World of ArtsHow To Follow Your Dreams With Bravery - Michael BrownIn this episode hosts John Marin and Michelle Katz reveal the entertaining and inspiring story of Michael Brown, painter and owner of Hunky Dory Records in Idyllwild. From bartender to record store owner and painter this episode will empower anyone who has ever had a dream of being an artist and owning their own business.
Michael Brown takes us on his riveting and often humorous journey of growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, falling in love with music, moving to Palm Springs, and realizing the dream of owning his own record store one day. As...
2024-07-0134 minWild World of ArtsHow To Follow Your Dreams With Bravery Featuring Artist and Record Store Owner Michael BrownIn this episode hosts John Marin and Michelle Katz reveal the entertaining and inspiring story of Michael Brown, painter and owner of Hunky Dory Records in Idyllwild. From bartender to record store owner and painter this episode will empower anyone who has ever had a dream of being an artist and owning their own business.
Michael Brown takes us on his riveting and often humorous journey of growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, falling in love with music, moving to Palm Springs, and realizing the dream of owning his own record store one day. As...
2024-06-3030 minWild World of ArtsNot Just Painting With John MarinIn this episode Michelle Katz asks podcast host, painter, and gallery owner John Edward Marin about how he ended up in Idyllwild. They explore his process as a painter, and delve into several of his pieces hanging in the Wylldwood Gallery, and around town. This episode touches on spirituality, sacred geometry, scrying, politics, vortex towns, and John's passion for the healing arts. In this episode we break down three of John's paintings, including a powerful portrait of RFK Jr. which sparks a riveting conversation about the Independent candidate and his impact on the US. We also discuss his painting "...
2024-06-141h 17Wild World of ArtsUnexpected Painter - Michelle KatzIn this episode John Marin talks with local artist Michelle Katz about how she ended up in Idyllwild, and why she decided to start painting. Michelle discusses her twenty career in LA as a film and TV producer, her passion for songwriting, and her unexpected arrival into the world of abstract art. We analyze several paintings of hers that are currently hanging in the Wylldwood gallery. One in particular, Bwiti, trips off a fascinating conversation about her recent experience with the plant medicine Iboga- a medicine known to heal and transform the deepest emotional and psychic issues, including opiate addiction...
2024-06-1349 minWild World of ArtsWild World of Arts Podcast Trailer 6/5/24Join us bi-monthly in the upcoming season of Wild World of Arts where ART meets SPIRITUALITY. Hosted by John Marin, painter and owner of Wylldwood Gallery in Idyllwild, California, and co-hosted by artist/musician Michelle Katz, this podcast will explore the nature of the artist residing in Idyllwild, a small mountain town a mile high in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. What brought these artists to Idyllwild? Why is creating a natural part of life here? Why did they choose to leave society and embody a different way of living? These are the questions we ask each episode...
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