https://Art2Life.com - It hit me the other day why I love artists so much. It has to do with the fact that these are the people walking around the planet who are riding passion fiercely into whatever they’re involved in. It doesn’t even matter what they’re making. You can see it when you see their art. You can feel it when you talk to them. It is simply IN them. 

Today’s guest is a perfect example of this. Joanne Weir is an amazing world-renowned chef whose art in life is cooking. From PBS cooking shows to destination cooking classes, designing restaurants, and of course…preparing an extraordinary Sunday supper for her friends, Joanne is the most delicious example of what creativity combined with inspiration can look, feel, and taste like.

If a citrus tangelo sorbet with a passion fruit and kiwi compote followed by chocolate macarons sounds even mildly yummy…you’re going to love my conversation with Joanne. Join me, as we catch up with her in San Francisco, California. And a little warning…you WILL be hungry after you listen.

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Getting to know Joanne Weir [3:30]

Cooking as an artform [4:59]

Using the five senses when creating in the kitchen [9:13]

Balancing control and creativity in cooking [14:14]

What cooking has taught Joanne about herself and how her style has evolved over the years [19:35]

Taking risks and saying yes to possibility [27:46]

Exploring the logistics of Joanne’s food creation [33:25] 

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CONNECT WITH JOANNE WEIR

Website: https://www.joanneweir.com 

Restaurant: https://www.copitarestaurant.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefJoanneWeir 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChefJoanneWeir 

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https://Art2Life.com - I used to think of my art as something I did. It was an activity that I always enjoyed and I became pretty good at it. However, I didn’t think of it the way I do now. I was separate from it. It was more like a job early on. In fact, it became my job.

For many years I did illustration for publishing companies. Book covers, magazines, editorial reports…you name it! In many ways, it was amazing, but the hard part was being dictated to. I might have had a little freedom in how I did something, but what I made was never really up to me. Maybe that’s why I struggled to embrace it. I needed a change. Little did I know, change was coming. 

On this episode, I’m going to share how I found the creative fire that led me out of the darkest time in my life. It’s an Art2Life origin of sorts, but it feels like mine as well. Join me, as I tell the story of how I lost everything to find my art and myself.

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When it feels like the bottom just dropped out… [3:01] 

…and then it gets worse [6:29]  

A light in the darkness [9:11] 

Finding my creative fire and sharing it with others [16:44]

Founding Art2Life and using art to become ourselves [30:15]

My heart behind the Creative Visionary Program [35:01]

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THE CREATIVE VISIONARY PROGRAM

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https://Art2Life.com - On this episode of Art2Life, I’m busting out of the studio and heading to the coast with the amazing and figurative landscape painter Doug Andelin. Doug has been an artist for over 40 years and a friend since we attended art school together. His work was pretty good even then, but now it is nothing short of extraordinary. I asked Doug a couple weekends ago if I could join him on one of his landscape painting days. He said yes! Join me on location as we discuss Doug's process, the relationship he has with color, falling in love with your art, and capturing the wonder of a place.

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Waiting for the moment of inspiration and Doug’s beach setup [2:32]

Painting the wonder of a place [6:15] 

Doug’s background and how he discovered his art style [11:31]

Diving into Doug’s art-making process [16:05] 

Falling in love with your art and learning to paint outside the box [21:27] 

Mark-making, negation, and playing with color [24:46] 

The merits of formal training and using nature as your classroom [35:35]

Doug’s essential advice for artists [40:18]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Paul Cézanne (Artist): https://www.paul-cezanne.org 

Joaquin Sorolla (Artist): https://www.joaquin-sorolla-y-bastida.org 

Antonio Mancini (Artist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Mancini 

Skip Whitcomb (Teacher): https://www.skipwhitcomb.com 

Dan MaCaw (Teacher): https://gallery1261.com/artist/dan-mccaw 

Sign up for the FREE Art2Life Workshop: a2lworkshop.com

 

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CONNECT WITH DOUG ANDELIN

Website: www.douglasandelin.com

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/dougandelin.sketches

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https://Art2Life.com - The beautiful thing about art is that it transports us to new places. One glance and the viewer is instantly invited to experience a world they have never been to before. However, when an artist is just getting started, that invitation can feel unsure or incomplete because they are still, understandably, finding their way. 

But there are exceptions. Amazingly some extraordinary invitations come from artists relatively early in their careers. From seemingly out of nowhere, someone somewhere in the world puts it all together. Early. 

Today's guest is Marie Theres Madani. Her recent large paintings stopped me dead in my tracks. Once I saw what she was making, I just wanted more. I wanted to know more about the maker of these gorgeously bold paintings. Her invitation, her art is so truthful and brave I had to meet her. Join me for our conversation that is bound to inspire you and help you on your art-making journey.

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The art journey of  Marie Theres Madani [3:39]

The feeling and voice of Marie’s art [9:30]

Finding freedom in the canvas [15:25]

Exploring the process of Marie’s art-making [19:12]

How Marie is taking steps to grow as an artist [32:12]

The biggest lessons Marie has learned and the road ahead  [40:26]

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CONNECT WITH MARIE THERES MADANI

Website: https://www.marietheresmadani.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marietheresmadani/ 

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https://Art2Life.com - Becoming an artist does not come with an instruction manual. The journey to find ourselves and our art is not “one size fits all” and could be described as non-linear at best. So the question remains: How do we pull this off? That’s why I started this podcast. Depending on who you ask, there are a million different answers and always something to learn. 

My guest for this episode is Robert Szot. Rob is a New York-based painter smack dab in the middle of his purpose. He holds the wisdom and clarity of an artist who’s been making their art for over 20 years, yet he exudes the passion and drive of someone just starting out. Listen as he shares about finding his way as a painter, breaking down the barriers between life and art, and creating art that sparks a connection.

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Rob’s background, how he got his start, and working through the ups and downs  [3:23] 

Breaking down the barrier between life and art [10:59] 

Diving into Rob’s creative process and the logistics of his art [18:52]

Rob’s relationship with line, shape, and color [33:28]

The feeling Rob wants to convey with his artwork [40:25] 

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

SoHo Art Materials - where Rob gets his aluminum stretcher bars: https://sohoartmaterials.com/

Aluminum stretcher bars: https://sohoartmaterials.com/tri-mar-aluminum-stretchers

Belgian linen - this is what Rob paints on: https://sohoartmaterials.com/raw-linen/5281-belgian-linen

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CONNECT WITH ROBERT SZOT

Website: https://www.robertszot.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robszot/

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https://Art2Life.com - What does it look like to have a creative breakthrough? How do we get to the next level in our art-making? The artist's journey can be a long one. It can feel uneven and effortful, especially in the beginning. After coaching thousands of artists I’ve noticed that breakthroughs tend to happen when someone’s art starts to look like them and becomes truly connected to their inspiration. 

I met Marjorie Thompson as a part of the Creative Visionary Program I ran in 2020. Her art improved considerably but recently I noticed something else. It took an even bigger dramatic shift into breakthrough territory. I had to chat with her about it. Has she noticed the change?  How did she achieve this? My hope is that as you listen to our conversation, you might begin to understand a little more about breakthroughs and how they occur. They are waiting in the wings for all of us.  

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Diving into Marjorie’s background and the impact of growing up in her father’s art studio [3:35]

How Marjorie captures the feeling of nature in her artwork [8:30]

Breaking out of “creative famines” and Marjorie's journey through the art world [13:58]

Exploring Marjorie’s creative process and how she creates balance in her paintings [18:22]

Identifying the creative struggle and how to maintain momentum [26:12]

How Marjorie keeps her creative fire stoked and the logistics of her art-making [31:44] 

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CONNECT WITH MARJORIE THOMPSON

Website: https://www.marjoriethompsonart.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marjoriethompsonart/?hl=en 

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https://Art2Life.com - One of the many gifts that artists possess is a unique sensitivity to the world around us. We feel…EVERYTHING. If the lighting is off, we know. If the volume is too loud, we know. If a live band's tempo is slightly dragging you can almost guarantee that every musician in the audience is losing their collective mind. But we also feel deeper things. Like when an opportunity is presenting itself or when someone might be dishonest. And while feeling everything so deeply and so constantly may seem like a burden to some, the story of how I learned to embrace this part of myself is one I will never forget.

Join me, as I share the story of a chance college encounter that changed my life. This meeting allowed me to recognize that my sensitivity is what enables me to be an artist in the first place. However, my paradigm shift didn’t happen because I met a person. I owe it all to a wild baby crow.

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The wilderness of UC Santa Barbara [3:31]

A chance encounter [4:42] 

Becoming a bird parent [6:39]

The Summer of Joe [9:07]

A Sausalito adventure [12:06]

Reflecting on the lessons Joe taught me [21:35]

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https://Art2Life.com - Do you ever struggle to stay engaged with your own art-making? I do. Approaching a blank canvas or notebook page with the same level of passion as the first time can be difficult for artists at any level. That’s why I love meeting people who consistently stay motivated when it comes to their art.

My guest for this episode is Gary Ruddell and he embodies this passion. Gary has a fine art career that spans decades and he’s one of the most enthusiastic people I know. Though he has transitioned styles over the years, across thousands of wonderful images, he still manages to bring unbridled passion to both his life and his art. 

In this episode, we’ll discover how Gary has maintained his artistic passion, lessons he’s learned along the way, as well as take a look at his incredibly consistent art practice. Join me for a conversation that I hope inspires all of us to pursue our art-making with a passion like Gary’s. To push past our own limitations and bring our art to life in new and exciting ways.

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Getting to know Gary Ruddell [2:54] 

Gary’s transition from illustration to fine art and the depth of his work [8:23]

Blurring the line between abstraction and realism [21:05] 

The power of staying a student and refusing to stagnate [28:17]

Gary’s creative process, time travel, and embracing the essential self [31:42] 

The sensuality of paint and the magic of art-making  [41:02]

Creating the ascetic of a memory [48:35]

Final thoughts [52:15]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dolby Chadwick Gallery: http://dolbychadwickgallery.com/ 

Gallery Henoch: https://www.galleryhenoch.com/ 

Bay Area Figurative Movement: https://www.theartstory.org/movement/bay-area-figurative-movement/ 

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Gary’s Website: https://www.garyruddellstudio.com/home 

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https://Art2Life.com - The capacity for creativity and art-making is in all of us. It’s built into our DNA as human beings. However, the journey to discover that creative potential is different for every single person. This is what fascinates me the most. The story of how someone finds their art is often just as thrilling as the art itself, and believe me, do I have a story for you!

My guest for this episode is John Henson. John has been a close personal friend for over 30 years and yet, I feel like I’m just getting to know him as an artist. He would probably say the same thing because he never viewed himself as an artist until suddenly, that changed. Ten years ago John reconnected with his own creativity and began making truly unique and personal art that defies the limitations of categories.

Using wood and nails, John tapped into the artist he always wanted to be while finding beauty and healing in unexpected places. His story serves as a reminder that the possibility for our own art-making lies just beneath the surface of ourselves. I hope this episode helps you find it.

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Amsterdam, armed robbery, and connecting the dots  [3:01] 

Finding beauty and healing in unexpected places [12:31]

John’s creative process and how he’s had to pivot along the way [23:45]

The power of authentic and personal art [34:10] 

How John uses the left and right sides of his brain to create data-driven art [39:45] 

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Artist, Marcus Levine : https://www.levine-art.co.uk

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John Henson Art: https://johnhensonart.com

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The meaning people derive from your art is up to them. No one lives this edict better than world renown, NY-based painter Gary Komarin.

Gary's work is utterly unique, modern, somewhat playful, but also has a seriousness to it...with its use of line, iconic shapes and color fields--it’s like a gorgeous visual feast given to all the viewers of his art. And we the viewers get to decide for ourselves what exactly this work means — what's in it for us?

Gary’s carefree exploration is not just demonstrated in his art, but in his life too. Join us for a lovely conversation about his journey. You’ll hear about the influences that have shaped him into the amazing artist he is, the experiences he’s had with collectors, exhibitions, and a glimpse into his carefree art practice and approach.

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Gary’s time under mentor, Philip Guston at Boston University, lessons learned [3:25]

The first gallery Gary approached, his first show, his first sales of his works [15:26]

Gary’s experience with a Japanese collector who bought 100 paintings [19:29]

The “figure it out as you go” approach Gary takes to his work [29:14]

How Gary uses his “Cakes” works to fill the gaps and explore [42:07]

The process Gary uses to title his works [54:49]

Future plans for Gary and where he’s at emotionally these days [57:26]

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Philip Guston - Gary’s mentor: https://www.philipguston.org/home 

Oscar Wilde - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde 

Georgiano Morandi, Painter - https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/giorgio-morandi-1660 

Artist, Bill Traylor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Traylor 

Barry Schwabsky, New York Times Art Critic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Schwabsky 

Richard Diebenkorn, artist - https://diebenkorn.org/ 

Artist, Hans Hoffman - http://www.hanshofmann.org/about 

Artist, Joan Mitchell - https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/ 

 

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CONNECT WITH GARY KOMARIN

Gary’s website: http://www.garykomarin.com/

Follow Gary on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garykomarinstudio

Gary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garykomarin/ 

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