John Dalton - gently does it . . .

I had a lovely conversation with Andrea Kowch in Michigan. Andrea paints figurative paintings with a kind of magical realism. She has received numerous Best of Show awards, and her work has been showcased in Museums and galleries across America. In 2012 Scope NYC named her one of the top 100 emerging artists in the world.

We talked about Riverdance, Shakespeare, Cranes (the birds), antiques, and lots of art and painting . . .

Here are the main points of what we talk about:

Irish dancing,

Working with Acrylics,

Photo shoots,,

Working with models,

Compositing,

Storytelling,

Transformative work,

Success pressure,

Inspiration,

Life experience,

Hair,

Fashion,

Movies,

Sacrifices,

Teaching,

Finances,

Online presence,

Galleries,

The mystery of life,

To find out more about Andrea and...

It was a riot chatting with Scottish American artist Katie O’Hagan in Upstate New York. Katie paints compelling figurative paintings that are technically brilliant and deeply personal – full of symbols and mystery. Her work is shown in galleries and museums across America and the rest of the world. She has received many awards from […]

It was a riot chatting with Scottish American artist Katie O’Hagan in Upstate New York. Katie paints compelling figurative paintings that are technically brilliant and deeply personal - full of symbols and mystery. Her work is shown in galleries and museums across America and the rest of the world. She has received many awards from organisations like the Salmagundi Club, Oil Painters of America, and The Portrait Society of America to name a few.

We talked about sheep, deer, shop towels, moose, health insurance, concrete, and lots of art and painting . . .

Here are the main points of what we talk about:

Living in America,

Referencing other artists,

Background details,

Photo reference,

Death by Moose,

Dreams,

Beginning a painting,

Zorn palette,

Refining skills,

Being self-taught,

Imposter syndrome,

Skill and art,

Milestones,

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I had a great conversation with American artist Alex Gross in Los Angeles. His paintings are figurative, surreal and are filled with his personal reflections on contemporary culture. He has had numerous solo exhibitions and has shown in dozens of museum and gallery exhibitions around the world. And he’s published four books of his work. […]

I had a great conversation with American artist Alex Gross in Los Angeles. His paintings are figurative, surreal and are filled with his personal reflections on contemporary culture. He has had numerous solo exhibitions and has shown in dozens of museum and gallery exhibitions around the world. And he’s published four books of his work.

We talked about smartphones, superheroes, student debt, and lots of art and painting . . .

Here are the main points of what we talk about:

Contemporary artists,

Being in rock bands,

Symbols and meaning,

Play in art making,

Photoshoots,

Compositing,

Colour and pallet,

Pop surrealism,

Japan,

Saving face,

Cabinet cards,

Victorian era,

Steampunk,

Health and exercise,

Fatherhood,

Leaving space for meaning,

Tarot cards,

Everyday spiritual profundity,

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  I spoke with American artist Jane Radstrom in Berlin. Jane is a contemporary figurative painter. She is technically brilliant across a number of mediums, including pastels, oils, digital painting and collage. She is also highly regarded by her fellow painters. Her work is in demand with sold out print runs, solo gallery shows and […]

I spoke with American artist Jane Radstrom in Berlin. Jane is a contemporary figurative painter. She is technically brilliant across a number of mediums, including pastels, oils, digital painting and collage. She is also highly regarded by her fellow painters. Her work is in demand with sold out print runs, solo gallery shows and features in many prominent art magazines.

We talked about kale, weight lifting, moving continents and lots of art . . .

Here are the main points of what we talk about:

Berlin art scene,

Installation art,

Atelier training,

Russian art training,

Pastelsx,

Photoshoots,

Working with models,

Self portraits,

Sketchbooks,

Collage,

Digital painting,

Oil painting,

Looking into humanity,

Most emotional painting,

Richard Diebenkorn’s “rules”,

Future work,

Work ethic,

Print...

I laughed a lot in my chat with artist Alicia Armstrong in North Carolina. Alicia paints figurative and abstract paintings about memories, longings, dreams and inconsistencies. She has had numerous solo exhibitions and her work is collected throughout America and the rest of the world. We talked about the winter blues, talking to yourself out […]

I laughed a lot in my chat with artist Alicia Armstrong in North Carolina. Alicia paints figurative and abstract paintings about memories, longings, dreams and inconsistencies. She has had numerous solo exhibitions and her work is collected throughout America and the rest of the world. We talked about the winter blues, talking to yourself out loud, working with dogs, tasting colour and a lot more . . .

Here are the main points of what we talk about:

Working in a shared studio,

Artistic parents,

Jewelry making,

Abstract painting,

Working with oil paint,

Dynamic tension,

Working in series,

Photoshoots,

Color palette,

Energy and intent,

Orbital sander,

Left and right brain painting,

Positive and negative thoughts,

Galleries,

Collectors,

Most moving painting to make,

Current artistic challenges,

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I had a great chat with San Francisco based artist Jacob Dhein. Jacob’s work balances on the edge of realism and abstraction. He paints beautiful figures and cityscapes, and he’s also a fan of plein air painting. We talked about rollerblading, distinguishing yourself as an artist, letting go of things that hold you back, Irish […]