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July 11, 2022
Creative Contemplation
S1E2 Shawn Grove

Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews potter Shawn Grove about his work, the craft and inspiration behind it, his daily & seasonal studio routines, his lifestyle and philosophy towards art making.

Shawn Grove Bio:

Born in Allentown, PA. Holds a BA from Longwood University and an MA from Hood College.

Influences mentioned:

Randy Edmonson (Longwood University)
Joyce Michaud (Hood College)
Bill Van Gilder
John Jessiman (Cub Creek Foundation)
Kevin Crowe (Tye River Pottery)
Stephen Branfman (The Potters Shop & School)

Other mentions:

Holly Heider Chapple, Floral Designer
"The Potter's Eye", Mark Hewitt

Website: shawngrovepottery.com
Instagram: woodfiredpottery


Host Bio:

Suzanne Lago Arthur is a contemporary realist painter from Northern Virginia. Born in Puerto Rico to Cuban-American parents, her artistic explorations were nurtured from an early age by her family.

Through her paintings Suzanne explores the themes of beauty, transience and memory. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally in such venues as the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Art Museum of the Americas in Washington DC, the United States Interests Section, Havana, Cuba and in art galleries across the United States. She holds a BFA from the Corcoran School of Art and an MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University.

Website: lago arthur studio
Instagram: Suzanne Lago Arthur (@lagoarthurstudio) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]
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Logo design by Elisa Nader,  Mag7
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Artwork, "Abby in Contemplation" by artist Suzanne Lago Arthur
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Music by Up North Music (licensed through Shutterstock)

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Date: June 9,2022
Creative Contemplation
S1E1 Teresa Oaxaca

In this inaugural launch of the Creative Contemplation podcast, host Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews painter Teresa Oaxaca about her varied creative outlets, her painting practice and her thoughts on creativity.


Teresa Oaxaca Bio:

Teresa Oaxaca is an American born artist based currently in Washington D.C. She is a full time painter whose works can be seen in collections and galleries throughout the US and internationally. Her talent has been recognized and rewarded by museums and institutions such as the American Museum of the Cowboy, The former Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Art Renewal Center, The Elisabeth Greenshields Foundation, the Posey Foundation, and The Portrait Society of America and the Museu Europeu D’Art Modern in Barcelona.

Her training includes a four-year diploma at the Angel Academy of Art (Florence Italy, Graduate studies at the Florence Academy, an Apprenticeship with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, and studies at the Art League of Alexandria VA where she trained with Robert Liberace, Paul Lucchesi, and took many other courses. Currently she teaches workshops around the United States and in Europe.

Website: Paintings | Teresa Oaxaca
Youtube: Teresa Oaxaca - YouTube
Instagram: Teresa Oaxaca (@teresaoaxaca) • Instagram photos and videos


Host Bio:

Suzanne Lago Arthur is a contemporary realist painter from Northern Virginia. Born in Puerto Rico to Cuban-American parents, her artistic explorations were nurtured from an early age by her family.

Through her paintings Suzanne explores the themes of beauty, transience and memory. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally in such venues as the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Art Museum of the Americas in Washington DC, the United States Interests Section, Havana, Cuba and in art galleries across the United States. She holds a BFA from the Corcoran School of Art and an MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University.

Website: lago arthur studio
Instagram: Suzanne Lago Arthur (@lagoarthurstudio) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]
Sign up for Suzanne Lago Arthur's Newsletter to be informed about future podcasts, classes & available work! Let’s Stay In Touch — lago arthur studio


Logo design by Elisa Nader,  Mag7
Mag7 Collective - Biographies
Artwork, "Abby in Contemplation" by artist Suzanne Lago Arthur
"Abby in Contemplation" — lago arthur studio
Music by Up North Music (licensed through Shutterstock)