American Art Collective

[Western Art] Sculptor LaQuincey Reed joins us from his Oklahoma City studio. The artist, who is quickly making a name for himself in sculpture circles (and beyond), talks about working on large monuments, his Black cowboy subjects and much more. LaQuincey has appeared several times in Western Art Collector, which is the sponsor of today's episode. To learn more about the magazine, and see work by LaQuincey, visit westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Joining us from across the Atlantic Ocean is special guest Mary Jane Ansell, whose works have appeared in American Art Collector for many years. Mary Jane, who lives in North Wales in the United Kingdom, chats with Michael Clawson about her studio, the dangers of shipping artwork around the world and her vast collection of antiques and other items that populate her paintings. She recently had a show at Arcadia Contemporary, and is already fast at work on her next batch of paintings. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Returning to the podcast is co-publisher Wendie Martin, who speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the November 2024 issue of Western Art Collector. This month's issue includes a wide variety of features, including an in-depth look at a major watercolor by Charles M. Russell, a preview of Kim Wiggins' newest solo show and a peek into the new Maynard Dixon Museum in Tucson, Arizona. In addition to all of the great gallery coverage, the issue also includes the popular Western Small Works & Miniatures special section. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] In today's First Look episode, co-publisher Wendie Martin chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the November 2024 issue of American Art Collector. Included in the issue are features on artists Conor Martin, Jeremy Mann and Carrie Ann Baade, as well as nearly a dozen other gallery openings from around the country. The issue also has the annual Small Works & Miniatures special section inside, which is agreat place to start your holiday shopping. The episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Painter, photographer and filmmaker Jeremy Mann joins us on the show to talk about his varied and exciting career, as well as his recent move to Spain, where he's been inspired by the land and the people. As one of the top contemporary painters in the world, Mann talks about creativity and all the various projects he's been working on in recent years. This podcast will pair nicely with the November 2024 issue of American Art Collector, which has a complementary interview with Jeremy about his work and where it might be headed. Read more in the November issue, available at americanartcollector.com.

[Western Art] California painter Morgan Weistling joins the show today to talk about his paintings, his earlier career in illustration and his vast array of interests related to the Old West. This episode was recorded in the summer of 2024 during the Prix de West exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. That show is no longer hanging at the Oklahoma museum, but it returns, as does Morgan, in June 2025. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. Read more at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Returning to the podcast is Adolfo Castillo, who hosts an enlightening discussion with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. Michael talks about the annual Western Museum Directory, a brand new section devoted to outdoor adventures, and major shows happening all around the art world, including the Lone Star Art Auction and the Cowboy Artists of America annual show, and so much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Adolfo Castillo is the host of today's episode as he dives into the October issue of American Art Collector with managing editor Sarah Gianelli. Together, Sarah and Adolfo talk about a feature on painter Stephen Fox, our annual Art Lover's Guide to Charleston, South Carolina & Vicinity, and gallery previews at top venues from coast to coast. Dont miss the inside scoop on the art world in the October issue. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

Painter C. Michael Dudash joins our show today to talk about his artwork, his career in illustration and much more as we dive into his studio and work. This episode was recorded at the 2024 Prix de West exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The show has since closed, but mark your calendar for June of every year, which is when the Prix de West takes over the museum that is known by many as the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine, in which C. Michael Dudash's work has appeared on numerous occasions. Subscribe today at

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Artist and teacher Jerry Salinas sits down with us for today's show as we talk about life in the desert, working with the next generation of painters and his diverse background that includes art, illustration and restaurants. Jerry is a frequent teacher at the Scottsdale Artists' School, which is a frequent partner with American Art Magazine. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.