Danny Grant - The Studio

In this episode Courtney tells Danny about Brian Trekell's trek to Japan to learn the fine art of brush making, the company's decision to go all in on social media (beginning with MySpace), why they don't sell in the big box art retailers, the gallery show they are curating for this summer, why they like to partner with artists, some of their most popular products, and more!

In this episode Danny talks with Gabriela Dellosso about her weekly schedule, how she turned her obsession for costumes and all things Victorian into her painting  aesthetic, the importance of following your own artistic voice, painting large, and her passion for researching and writing about female painters largely lost to history.

Gabriela painting The Burning of Adelaide Labille Guiard's Masterpiece

The Burning of Adelaide Labille Guiard's Masterpiece by Gabriela Dellosso

Untitled by Gabriela Dellosso

Genevieve Estelle Jones by Gabriela Dellosso

Bride by Gabriela Dellosso

by Gabriela Dellosso

In this episode Danny talks with Todd Casey about his upcoming show at Rehs Gallery in NYC, leaving his full-time job to be a full-time artist, where he finds inspiration for future paintings, winning first place for the second year in a row for Still Life in the Portrait Society of America's members show, and MUCH MORE!!

El Dia de los Muertos by Todd Casey

Blue Label by Todd Casey

Beer Coaster by Todd Casey advertising his show at Rehs Contemporary Galleries

Plymouth Cheese by Todd Casey

Against the Wind by Todd Casey

Ulysses by Todd Casey

Esteban by Todd Casey

In part II of their conversation Quent opens the episode by reading a recent flash fiction piece of his expressing his feelings about the first presidential debate of 2016. Quent and Danny talk about how important it is for artists to know what is meaningful to them, to have the courage to express that in their art, creating art in difficult times, and more. 

In this episode Danny and Quent have a wide ranging conversation about Quent's life in the arts. We get to hear about the voice over artist Quent has chosen for his audio books, his possible collaboration with an illustrator on future projects, how he sees connections between painting and writing, and much much more.

Quent Cordair

Idolatry Part II cover art by Bryan Larsen

Lunch Break painting by Quent Cordair

Travelers by Quent Cordair

Evening Tree Poem and watercolor by Quent Cordair

In this episode Danny talks with artist Abbey Ryan and she tells him what it means to be a daily painter, why it's crucial to know yourself as an artist, how important it is to have a daily practice, why she doesn't like tapas, and SO MUCH MORE!! 

Abbey Ryan painting in Rome, Italy

Still Life with Silver Cup, Red Pear, and Two Muscat Grapes, by Abbey Ryan

Spring Onions from Red Earth Farm, by Abbey Ryan

Self Portrait in a Blue Vase and Eight Figs, by Abbey Ryan

Romeo y Jultill Sieta Cigar, by Abbey Ryan

Still Life with Bowl and Pear with Leaf, by Abbey Ryan

Still Life with Cherries and Silver Bowl, by Abbey Ryan

Sicilian Eggplant on a Wood Block,by Abbey Ryan

by Andrew Ameral

by Andrew Ameral

by Andrew Ameral

by Andrew Ameral

In this episode we get to hear about Danny Ferland's new gallery representation at Pousette Gallery in Vancouver, BC, his life as a portrait artist in Quebec, a spontaneous road trip north to powow with Native Americans, his martial arts training in Quebec and China, his experience as an art student in NYC, and his daily working schedule today. Follow Danny on Facebook and Instagram and visit his website at

Danny Ferland

Avery

Marius

Mado

In this episode Danny talks to gallerist Lance Rehs. Danny and Lance have an open and frank discussion about the artist/gallery relationship. Lance was a great sport, opening up with a good answer as to why galleries should get a 50% commission. This is a wide-ranging conversation covering topics like how artists should approach galleries for representation, how an artist should conduct business once he/she has representation, and what a gallery likes to see on an artists website. 

Eric plein air painting in France

Invitation to Florence Academy's Beaux Arts Ball where Eric was honored.

At the Beaux Arts Ball

Cover of Eric's Marketing Boot Camp II dvd

Eric and Scott Christensen painting in Russia

Shock Jock Eric Rhoads