Omni Open Studios Podcast

Shannon Bodrogi is a printmaker and mixed media textile artist. Shannon works out of their converted kitchen home studio in Seattle, Washington. Their work consists of a variety of different mediums but focuses heavily on an alternative printmaking photo-process call paper lithography on fabric. For this months episode, Shannon talks with our host, Gwyneth about self compassion, positive affirmations and taking a pause from constant artistic production. 

To learn more about Shannon's work go to their website.

For more information about Omni Open Studios and our artists visit my website.

Donavon Sinclair is a visual artist whose abstract work depicts people in a variety of poses. His use of bright color and continuous line address a sense of otherness, while encouraging community and connection. In this episode, Donavon talks with our host, Gwyneth about privilege, LGBTQIA+ issues, toxic masculinity and the power of empathy. 

To learn more about Donavon's work or to make a commission request go to his website. 

For more information about Omni Open Studios and our artists visit my website.

Marissa Carpenter is a minimalist pop art painter from Tracy, California. Their style consists of minimalist imagery presented through bright colors and black line. Marissa has joined our host, Gwyneth, on two of the Omni Open Studios live events over the last year, as well as participating in an Artist Video titled "Equalitubbies". In this episode, Marissa explains their work flow process from the first spark of inspiration to sharing the finished work with their community. 

To learn more about Marissa's work or to make a commission request go to their instagram page. 

For more information about Omni Open Studios and our artists visit my website.

Ana Bedolla is a mixed media artist based in Oakland, California. She works in a variety of mediums including book making, bug pinning, sculpture and illustration. Ana's work centers around dreams, nature and sacred geometry. In the past Ana has participated in two of the Omni Open Studios live events and has worked with our host Gwyneth on an Artist Video called "Movimiento Elusivo:Jugando con la Naturaleza" about the creation of her kinetic book sculpture. In this episode, Ana and Gwyneth discuss artist issues such as seeking grants, finding affordable packaging along with introducing some of Ana's latest work. 

To learn more about Ana and to find her shop go to  https://anabedolla.com/shop

For more information about Omni Open Studios and our artists visit https://www.gwynethmanley.com/about-omnios 

Magdalena Gargantua or Maggie Gonzales is an arts educator, printmaker and illustrator from Modesto, California. Maggie has joined Omni Open Studios in the past for our Spring Event in March of 2021. On the Podcast she talks with host, Gwyneth Manley, about her artwork and her experience working as a high school art teacher in the public school system. 

To learn more about Maggie and to find her shop go to: https://www.magdalenagargantua.com/

Contribute to Maggie's classroom by supporting her on:  https://www.donorschoose.org/project/exploring-color-and-creativity/5826508/?rf=directlink-dc-2021-10-tpc_complete-teacher_8068260&challengeid=21811538&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_8068260

For more information about Omni Open Studios and our artists visit my website: 
https://www.gwynethmanley.com/about-omnios

Jess Graff is an artist and educator from the Pacific Northwest. Her mediums include but are not limited to cut paper illustrations, ceramics and mixed media sculpture. The programs that she teaches offer her students an opportunity to explore the bounds of their own creativity, while encouraging them to connect with the world around them. Jess has joined us for past live events and for her Artists Video "Sculpting the Natural World". On the podcast she talks with our host Gwyneth about inequities in the art world, and artist's resources. 

To learn more about Jess's work check out her website: https://www.jessgraff.com/

Learn more about Omni Open Studios and attend our live event go to our website:
https://www.gwynethmanley.com/omniopenstudios

Patricia Pauchnick is an artist and educator from San Diego, California. She works in several mediums including linoleum block printing, ceramics and textiles. Patricia has joined us in the past for a live event and an artist video featuring her project "Google Map Embroideries" This time, she joins our host Gwyneth on the podcast to talk about her work, the gallery and market scene and arts education.

To learn more about Patricia's work check out her website: https://www.patriciapauchnick.com/

Learn more about the Omni Open Studios project on my website:
https://www.gwynethmanley.com/about-omnios

Shelby Silver is an ecological artist working in the Pacific Northwest. She joins our host, Gwyneth, to talk about her early life growing up on a llama ranch, her adventures with scuba diving and her Intergenerational Creative Conservation Art Class Kaleidoscope from the Sea.

For more information about Kaleidoscope from the Sea, visit Shelby's website.

For more information about the Omni Open Studios project visit our webpage.