In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist/painter Maria Ruggiero to learn more about her work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:

• the process as the reward
• the importance of using quality papers
• referencing the environment when painting
• creating two studio work spaces
• finding time to practice a slow process
• paying attention to the light in the room
• arranging a still life on the floor
• using the camera as a tool
• the value of "traditional" approaches to art making
• painting what inspires you most

As the podcast concludes Maria shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #3: Be willing to let something "go" if it is not engaging your interest. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Maria's work as I am, follow her on Instagram to stay up-to-date with her most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.

In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist Dustin London to learn more about his work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:

• the paradox of two-dimensional space
• the influence of nature
• being supported by a making culture
• play as exploration
• using digital tools in drawing ideation
• the influence of Japanese aesthetics
• the essence of material
• the value of work and persistence
• the freedom of abstraction
• place as inspiration

As the podcast concludes Dustin shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Take yourself out of the process: Pursue curiosity and experiment, instead. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Dustin's work as I am, follow him on Instagram to stay up-to-date with his most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.

In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist Brian Spolans to learn more about his work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:

• art making as opportunity
• artist as introvert -and- extrovert
• getting support from family to study in the arts
• the relationship between drawing and printmaking
• the joy of surprise
• screen printing, irony, and the role of contradiction in art making
• isometric drawing
• connecting your ideas to others through feeling and reflection
• researching to wonder, ponder, and question
• the role of silence
• combining photo silkscreen with stencils
• good work needs terrible work
• mysterious juxtapositions
• art and the psychological space
• creating fantasy spaces: building to destroy
• talking as a companion to art making

As the podcast concludes Brian shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Play: Get excited, invested, and interested in what you are doing. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Brian's work as I am, follow him on Instagram to stay up-to-date with his most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.

In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist Amy Sacksteder to learn more about her work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:

• art as meaning making
• the value of artistic support & influences
• reworking earlier paintings
• expanding painting through collage
• using observation as a tool
• using juxtaposition to create visual interest
• creating engaging & functional studio spaces for yourself & others
• designing your own display table

As the podcast concludes Amy shares six tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Keep multiple projects going at one time. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Amy's work as I am, follow her on Instagram to stay up-to-date with her most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.