Danny Grant - The Studio

On this episode Danny talks with artist Sarah Sedwick about the importance of studio time even when she’s not painting, the satisfaction of seeing her work framed and hung together in a gallery, the excitement of meeting a collector, how she typically spends her time in a day, mentoring students online, and much more.

Sarah Sedwick

Almond Milk No. 2, 12 x 12, by Sarah Sedwick

Blue Hawaii, 14 x 14, by Sarah Sedwick

Pears and Cream, 10 x 10, by Sarah Sedwick

Spicy Lineup, 9 x 12, by Sarah Sedwick

Ready Set Gold, 10 x 10, by Sarah Sedwick

In this episode Danny talks with artist Jon Wos about the reopening of Quent Cordair Fine Art Gallery in defiance of lockdown orders, developing a love for creating things while dealing with a disability, the important role self portraits have played in his life, lessons he learned from Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead, how he got into making stained and blown glass, and much more.

Lighting the Darkness by Jon Wos

To the Glory of Man by Jon Wos

Blue Glass Lily by Jon Wos

Cosmos 12 by Jon Wos

Understated Elegance

Cheers by Jon Wos

In this episode Danny talks with artist Julie Beck about how the things she loves about math and science she also finds in painting, her weekly work schedule, teaching and administrating at ARA Boston, missing her studio because of covid-19 lockdowns, her process of developing paintings and ideas, working from life, photo reference and imagination, and so much more.

They That Sow the Wind by Julie Beck

Not My Circus by Julie Beck

Duck and Color by Julie Beck

Creation of Eve by Julie Beck

Hundredth Monkey by Julie Beck

A Vessel with Two Hands by Julie Beck

In this episode Danny and Scott discuss handling bad reviews, finding your own path as an artist, Scott's passion for working on the light fantasy book for young adults he's writing and illustrating, the more conversational approach to new content for his Patreon page, free content on his website and much more!

In this episode Danny talks with good friend Todd Casey about his new book, The Art of Still Life, his process for composing paintings, his practice of taking notes in a sketchbook, looking for inspiration everywhere, the importance of making your work your own, and … Tom Brady.

The Art of Still Life cover by Todd Casey

Bottles by Todd Casey

Blueprint Map by Todd Casey

Blueprint Study by Todd Casey

Corner of My Studio by Todd Casey

Country Lemons with Silver Bowl

by Todd Casey

by Todd Casey

In this episode Danny talked with Juliette Aristides about the importance of building rest into our lives, the way social media changes the way we see and experience art, the role of art in the public sphere, the way experiencing beauty in our day to day surroundings can have a profoundly positive effect on us, and so much more.

In this episode Danny talks with Patricia Watwood about the significance of painting with sincerity, the courage to follow your own voice, the process of preparing for her solo show, her daily schedule, and MUCH MORE!!!

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Icarus, 26 x 36, by Patricia Watwood

Ascending, 54 x 48 by Patricia Watwood

Fallen Caryatid, 36 x 24, by Patricia Watwood

Suzannha in the Moonlight, 44 x 34, by Patricia Watwood

Memento Mori, 11 x 16, by Patricia Watwood

In this episode Danny talks with artist Gregory Mortenson about the conversion of his art student's apartment to a proper family home, his legacy of abuse and neglect to his children (just kidding!), his strategy for achieving success post atelier study, the impact of the portrait society on his career, his favorite tactics for staying productive in the studio, and much more!

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by Gregory Mortenson

by Gregory Mortenson

By Gregory Mortenson

by Gregory Mortenson

by Gregory Mortenson

On this episode Danny talks with artist Jas Knight about his love and dedication to the craft of drawing and painting from life, the importance of being as productive as possible, his disciplined daily schedule, how he met his largest collector, his love for the music of Bill Evans, and much much more.

by Jas Knight

by Jas Knight

by Jas Knight

by Jas Knight

by Jas Knight

In this episode Danny sat down with Casey Baugh at the Figurative Art Convention and Expo 18 in Miami, FL to talk about Casey’s current works in progress, his process for creating new work, the importance he places on meditation and reflection, his thoughts on failure and fearlessness, and much more!

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Forfeit, 11 x 16, oil by Casey Baugh

Composing, 12 x 20, oil by Casey Baugh

by Casey Baugh

by Casey Baugh

by Casey Baugh