Words of the day: stasis. gizmo. banal. abandon. escape.

Welcome Philadelphia based installation artist, Katie Wynne. Here during part one we weave through some of the work leading up to Katie's forthcoming two person show, with artist Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on April 7th.

We will discuss where Katie is coming from with the work, as well as my interpretations.

The artist's website: http://katiewynne.com/home.html

For the full feature, with images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2017/04/artist-interview-katie-wynne-part-one.html

Words of the day: perimeter. definition. koan. bottomless.

Welcome to part two of the interview with Katie Wynne. Katie is based in Philadelphia and is currently installing work for her two person show, with Haynes Riley, titled "Familiars" that opens at Sediment Arts in Richmond, Virginia on Friday April 7th 2017.

In this episode we discuss, at length, about elements of the installation as part of Familiars. We also extend the conversation to include some of the inspiration affecting studio life, especially where the work is and where it could be going. Thanks for joining us.

The artist's website: http://katiewynne.com/home.html

For the full feature, including images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2017/04/artist-interview-katie-wynne-part-two.html

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/

For the full feature post, including images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2016/05/artist-interview-kimberly-rowe-oakland.html

Words of the day: formal. direct. witty. freshness.

Ahtcast is back. This time I spoke with NYC artist, Joanne Freeman. Inspirations, community vs. isolation in art school, and working in a series are all the topics discussed. Listen in to Joanne as she also shares her thoughts the formal qualities of painting, she also talks a bit on working with the figure, yes.

The artist's website: http://www.joannefreeman.net/

For the full feature, with images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2016/02/artist-interview-joanne-freeman.html

Words of the day: parts. ontology. suggestive. gravity. distilled.

Seattle based artist, Katy Stone, joins ahtcast to share her thoughts and process. Making and looking are very important to Stone's studio practice, it brings a greater spontaneous element to her work. Duality can be found in the work such as organic, and calculated gestures. Listen in as the materials used in this assemblage work are discussed and said to be falling, spreading, and unbound by the environments they dwell in. Welcome to this episode of ahtcast!

The artist's website: http://www.katystone.net/#enter

For the full feature, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2015/09/artist-interview-katy-stone.html

Words of the day: mistakes. space. process. scale. conversation.

Sue Danielson, painter based in Seattle, joins me in this conversation about her work and the experiences that surround it. Process, process, process is the main element keeping Danielson's practice together and quietly strong. Listen in as she details her fascination with printmaking and experimentation.

The artist's website: http://www.suedanielson.net/

For the full feature, with images etc, please visit the blog: http://www.ahtcast.com/2015/07/artist-interview-sue-danielson.html

Words of the day: optimism. audible. flying. direct. whale.

Martina Nehrling, painter based in Chicago, joins ahtcast to talk process, scale of the work, and how some pieces require a lot of "think time." Martina Nehrling also shares her reasons for wanting to have had the chance to speak with a special list of artists who's work means a lot to her and her being an artist. Please tune in as I also share my thoughts on the work, as well as which musical act I feel would make an appropriate soundtrack to some of Nehrling's paintings.

The artist's website: http://martinanehrling.com/home.html

For the full feature, including images of the work, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2015/05/artist-interview-martina-nehrling.html

Words of the day: simultaneous. absurd. journey. celebration. intervention.

Brooklyn, NY artist, Jennifer Shepard joins ahtcast and shares a bit on her art and practice. Early on, Shepard was active in both art and music, and thought it was tough to decide which to focus on. As an artist in adult life, things appear to be a little clearer in the way that location, art community, and an organic studio practice all help contribute to success as an artist. Listen in for more.

The artist's website: http://www.jennifer-w-shepard.com/

For the full feature, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2014/08/artist-interview-jennifer-shepard.html

Words of the day: immediacy. environment. intimate. respond.

This interview is with Ian White Williams. With roots as a sculptor, Williams finds himself drawing and painting as of late. He gives us a history of 'why the shift to painting?' Also in this interview, Ian shares what has helped him stay connected and current on what is going on in contemporary painting, and how this continues to be valuable to him today. Listen in for more!

The artist's website: http://ianwhitewilliams.com/

For the full feature, please visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2014/06/artist-interview-ian-white-williams.html

Words of the day: share. stories. share. community building. share.

David A. Linneweh joins ahtcast to share his experiences as host of the esteemed Studio Break podcast. Linneweh talks about the beginning of his podcast and how it has grown to enrich his own studio practice as a painter. Listen in as we both express some of the rewards and inspiring aspects of hosting an artist interview podcast. Thanks for listening! (Some strong language)

Studio Break podcast: http://studiobreak.com/

For the full feature, visit this link: http://www.ahtcast.com/2014/02/podcasting-painters-david-linneweh-and.html