John Dalton - gently does it . . .

By John DaltonArts Visual Arts

John Dalton - gently does it . . . episodes

May 18, 2016 Ep 54 – Large art for everyone with Fintan Magee
Fintan Magee paints epic figurative murals all over the world from America, to Russia, to China, Europe and even Ireland. Growing up in Brisbane in Australia, a place I know well, Fintan cut his artistic teeth in the graffiti world, then went on to art college and has managed to bring the two together in […]
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May 18, 2016Ep 54 - Fintan Magee : Large Art For Everyone
Fintan Magee paints epic figurative murals all over the world from America, to Russia, to China, Europe and even Ireland. Growing up in Brisbane in Australia, a place I know well, Fintan cut his artistic teeth in the graffiti world, then went on to art college and has managed to bring the two together in his beautiful figurative murals. He also has gallery shows for his works on canvas and paper and he is starting to get into art installations too.
Here is what we talk about:
Recent trips to Rome and Belgium,

Public response to murals,

Installations,

Creative process,

Drawing large scale,

Collaborations,

Art training,

Politics and street art,

Banksy comparisons,

Climate change,

Brisbane 2011 floods,

Australian art scene,

Commissioning for public murals,

Artistic challenges,
To find out more about Fintan and his work
1 hr
May 11, 2016 Ep 53 – David Cheifetz : The Art of Now
Patreon and Paypal link David Cheifetz is an exceptional representational artist. Based in Seattle he paints people and cityscapes, and still lifes. Lots of still lifes. During the course of our conversation he gives some great tips and insights about his process, working with intent and the excitement of still life painting. I know! I’m […]
1 hr 7 min
May 11, 2016Ep 53 - David Cheifetz : The Art of Now
David Cheifetz is an exceptional representational artist. Based in Seattle he paints people and cityscapes, and still lifes. Lots of still lifes. During the course of our conversation he gives some great tips and insights about his process, working with intent and the excitement of still life painting.
I know!
I'm converted.
Here is what we talk about:
Recent exhibitions,

Teaching art,

Creative heroes,

The purpose of art,

Artistic process,

The power of Now,

Tips for being a professional artist,

The art business,

Most moving picture to make,

Artistic challenges,

Working as a multi-passionate,
To find out more about David and his work
https://davidcheifetz.com/
References in the episode.
The Salvador Dali book I mentioned is, called "50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship."
1 hr 17 min
May 04, 2016 Ep 52 – Jenny Morgan : Artmaking And The Open Heart
In this episode I’m talking with Brooklyn based artist Jenny Morgan. Jenny’s paintings are figurative and contemporary. She brings a light intensity to her subjects that is really compelling. Her work has been shown in numerous group and solo shows all over America and Europe. We have a great conversation about her process both internal […]
53 min
May 04, 2016Ep 52 - Jenny Morgan : Artmaking And The Open Heart
In this episode I'm talking with Brooklyn based artist Jenny Morgan . Jenny's paintings are figurative and contemporary. She brings a light intensity to her subjects that is really compelling. Her work has been shown in numerous group and solo shows all over America and Europe. We have a great conversation about her process both internal and external.
Here is what we talk about:
Creative heroes,

Childhood support,

Technical skill,

Artistic process,

The connection with the sitter,

Rebelling against skill,

The use of therapy,

The role of love in art,

Vulnerability,

Working with Marilyn Minter,

Advice for young artists,

Art business,

Teaching,

Most moving picture to make,

Artistic challenges,

Self care,
To find out more about Jenny and her work
53 min
April 25, 2016 Ep 51 – Richard Baker: Celebrating sunlight, shadow and color
Richard Baker is a Californian artist. His paintings are representational yet minimal. His subject matter has been described as fresh and uplifting and I think that’s a pretty good description. Like myself, Richard comes to his art practice on the back of a long and successful other career. In Richard’s case it is being […]
1 hr 4 min
April 25, 2016Ep 51 - Richard Baker - Celebrating sunlight, shadow and color
Richard Baker is a Californian artist. His paintings are representational yet minimal. His subject matter has been described as fresh and uplifting and I think that’s a pretty good description.
Like myself, Richard comes to his art practice on the back of a long and successful other career.
In Richard’s case it is being a producer for film and TV and he is also talent manager. He currently manages the comedian Tim Allen, and he’s produced films like, The Santa Clause trilogy, and long running TV series like, The Drew Carey show, and Last man standing.
Here is what we talk about:
Creative heroes,

Edward Hopper,

Minimal Realism,

Working method,

Art that needs no explanation,

The solitary nature of painting,

Being the center of attention,

Imposter syndrome,

Most moving picture to make,

Art business,

Biggest challenge as an artist,

Tips from an art...
1 hr 4 min
April 10, 2016 Ep 50 – James Guppy : Art Seduction
I had a great conversation with Australian contemporary artist James Guppy. His paintings are figurative and surreal and his subject matter is life mortality, animals, flowers, fairies and recently men in suits — on stilts. Here is what we talk about: Creative heroes, “Good art is a virus that affects the way we see […]
1 hr 18 min
April 10, 2016Ep 50 - James Guppy - Art seduction
I had a great conversation with Australian contemporary artist James Guppy. His paintings are figurative and surreal and his subject matter is life mortality, animals, flowers, fairies and recently men in suits --- on stilts.
Here is what we talk about:
Creative heroes,

“Good art is a virus that affects the way we see the world for evermore.”

Mural art,

Working with acrylic paint,

Figurative painting in the modern world,

Contemporary and figurative art divide in Australia,

Most shocking painting to make,

Byron bay,

New age influences,

Strong women,

Middle aged fairies,

Working in America,

Aggressive capitalism,

The aftermath of message painting,

Street art,

Future work,

Social media,

Selfies,

Vintage pornography,

Most moving painting to make,

Artistic...
1 hr 18 min