Blue Rain Gallery Podcast

Join Blue Rain Gallery owner and podcast host Leroy Garcia in the home of famed Western painter Billy Schenck as they delve into Schenck’s 400+ page book, Women Artists of the Ancient Southwest. As they tour Schenck’s extensive personal collection of prehistoric pottery, they share insights into the book’s contents, revealing the untold stories of the ancient women who created these magnificent works. Their engaging discussion reveals how Schenck identifies individual artists through their signature styles and highlights the recognition they earned in their time and today. Don’t miss this fascinating episode that celebrates the legacy of these extraordinary women and their lasting impact on the Southwest’s cultural history!

Purchase "Ancient Women of the Southwest" book here: https://bluerainprintshop.com/products/women-artists-of-the-ancient-southwest​

In this special episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia interviews renowned painter Doug West, who shares his remarkable story of surviving a life-threatening accident in 2022, his recovery, and the spiritual transformation that followed. West's upcoming exhibition, opening on October 11th, 2024, at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, showcases powerful new works, including Now and Forevermore, a painting of a white rose symbolizing his journey of healing and renewal.

Learn more about Doug West and his artwork here: https://blueraingallery.com/ar...

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The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, and edited by Brandon Nelson, with music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.

Join acclaimed artist Roseta Santiago and Blue Rain Gallery owner Leroy Garcia as they tour the Santa Fe gallery, exploring the stories and symbolism behind over a dozen new paintings in Santiago’s latest exhibition, TY. Together, they delve into her inspiring relationships and chance encounters with the subjects of her evocative portraits, the bold evolution of her artistic vision, and the rich emotional depth that defines her work.

In this impromptu episode, artist Mozart Gabriel Abeyta, known as "Ugly Pie," delves into the personal origins of his unique name and artistic journey. He reveals how his work is deeply rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and the profound influence of his ancestry. Ugly Pie discusses his creative process, highlighting the raw, expressive, and intentionally surreal nature of his paintings, which draw inspiration from memories, cultural ceremonies, and the landscapes of New Mexico.

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia visits the art-filled studio of Western oil painter GL Richardson to discuss GL’s upcoming exhibition, ‘Ties that Bind’, showing July 26 – August 10, 2024. They explore GL’s ranching background, the inspirational role of his photography, heartfelt tales behind each piece, and his visions for impact and interpretation. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the rich stories and profound sentiments behind GL Richardson’s captivating art.

View GL Richardson’s latest works and more here: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/gl-richardson

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The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, and edited by Brandon Nelson, with music by Mozart Gabriel 

Join Blue Rain Gallery owner and host Leroy Garcia as he visits acclaimed oil painter Kathryn Stedham in her hacienda studio outside Santa Fe. This episode delves into Stedham’s newest exhibition, ‘West: Real, Imagined,’ showing from July 12-26, 2024, with an opening night reception from 5-7 pm. Together they explore Stedham’s fusion of realist, modernist, and abstract styles, her plein-air practice, her take on the incompatibility of AI and genuine art, and the limitless inspiration she draws from her life and home. Viewers are given a behind-the-scenes look at her newest paintings and an enchanting glimpse into Kathryn Stedham’s vibrant inner and outer world.

View artwork by Kathryn Stedham here: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/kathryn-stedham

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The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, edited by Brandon Nelson, and music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, owner Leroy Garcia takes viewers into the home studio of celebrated painter Erin Currier. Together they examine finished and in-process artworks as Currier shares how her work is intricately intertwined with her life experiences and deep-seated beliefs about what it means to be human. They explore the vast world of Currier’s inspirations, including her passions for dance and poetry, and her adventures in India, Brazil, Argentina, and beyond.

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of renowned bronze sculptor Hib Sabin. Born in 1935, Sabin's artistic journey began with painting and evolved into a passion for wood carving and bronze sculpting. A Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts graduate, Sabin's early career included teaching tenures and involvement with the peace movement during the Cold War. During a sabbatical, a deep, personal need to create led him back to pursuing art as a full-time career.

Today, decades into his illustrious career, Sabin’s primary métier is sculpture, transforming painted wood carvings into exquisite bronze pieces.Sitting down with Blue Rain Gallery owner Leroy Garcia in the Santa Fe Railyard gallery, Sabin explores his deep fascination with world mythology, shamanism, and spiritual practices. The artist discusses why his totemic and fetish works in bronze often feature motifs of ravens, owls, eagles, and other animals, and how they embody themes central to the human condition, including mortality and immortality. Influenced by diverse mythologies, Sabin’s work offers a unique perspective on the interplay between the physical and spiritual realms that is sure to captivate. Additionally, listeners will get details on an art book featuring Sabin’s work and information about his upcoming art show, set to open on July 5th, 2024, at Blue Rain Gallery’s location in Durango, Colorado.

View work by Hib Sabin here: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/hib-sabin/view-all

The day before his exhibition 'Whispers of the Heartland' opened at Blue Rain Gallery, renowned oil painter Z. Z. Wei, with his wife and translator Lin, provided an insightful walkthrough of his collection. Z. Z. shared how his paintings, rich with themes of freedom and reverence for nature, serve as his sanctuary. His works, like the notable '55 MPH,' blend nostalgia with contemporary views, capturing the overlooked beauty of the rural West. Through his art, Z. Z. illustrates the interplay between humanity and nature, revealing the timeless charm of America's landscapes. The exhibition runs through June 14th, 2024.

View artwork by Z. Z. Wei here:

⁠https://www.blueraingallery.com/artists/z-z-wei/view-all⁠

The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, edited by Brandon Nelson, and music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.

Z. Z. Wei, born in 1957 in Beijing, began painting during China’s Cultural Revolution, finding solace in art amid familial and academic turmoil. He graduated from the Central Institute of Arts and Design in Beijing in 1984 and moved to the United States in 1989. The American rural landscape profoundly influenced his art, blending his Chinese heritage with new experiences. Wei’s work, rich with Americana, abstracts his perspectives and balances humor, loneliness, peace, and pain, offering a unique and timeless view of life.

View artwork by Z. Z. Wei here:

https://www.blueraingallery.com/artists/z-z-wei/view-all

The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, edited by Brandon Nelson, and music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.