Melissa Vandiver is our 5th guest on the show! It's always a delight to speak to our local artist from New Orleans. Her artwork is an inspiration of fun and fantasy. Her pet portraits are dressed to impressed and her mermaids swim so fancily and sassy we can't wait for her second illustration book to come out. We discover her cheating ways when it comes to using gouache as a means to mimic watercolor, or at least that's what her audience believe it to be. Find out more of Melissa's techniques and practices. 

You can find Melissa on:

IG: mvandiverart

FB: @MVandiverArt

website: https://mvandiver-art.com

WOW! If you are an artist that's looking to take your business to another level, you got to listen to the interview with the lovely Denise Hopkins. She talks about her discovery of art didn't happen until her years in college. Coming from a family of artist she quickly fell in love with her creative genes and pursued art after discovering the world of portrait paintings. We talk about marketing and strategies to get results. She stays motivated by constantly staying in motion and she does it by doing a 30-day challenge every year. She wants to write a book and her bird paintings have no eyes ... I hope you enjoy and benefit from today's guest, Denise Hopkins.  

You can find Denise on:

IG: denisehopkinsfineart

FB: @denisehopkinsfineart

website: https://denisehopkinsfineart.com

We had Kelly Boyett’s on the show sharing her charming upbringing. From the start, Kelly had an eye for art. She grasps the concept of perspective at the age of 6. From her humble start in a small town in north Louisiana, she finally settled in her dream city of New Orleans after visiting the big easy at age 12. Once in NOLA, she had odd jobs in the service industry, jobs in the art industry, and a few successful years painting at Painting with a Twist. She now is a well-known artist in New Orleans. Her biggest claim to success is to take the time to talk to people. Networking and word of mouth are how she constantly gets clients and stays busy. 

You can find Kelly on:

IG: kellyboyettart

FB: @kellyboyettart

website: https://www.kellyboyettart.com/

Rachael Pace is a wonderful watercolor artist. She makes her art in Covington, Louisiana. We spoke about her beginnings and her quest to be in an art gallery in hundred years or sooner. Learning to teach kids K- 7th grade and learning something new as well, she welcomes the adventure. We recall her first painting she sold and how she enjoys the look on the customer as they admire her art. She enjoys creating original art and commission work. She's an Etsy queen as she find most of her success through the Etsy channel. She did a 100 day challenge creating 100 artwork with the Procreate app and discusses her challenges when making art (hands). Listen to the podcast to know more about Rachael the Watercolor Wonder Pace.

You can find Rachael on

Etsy: etsy.com/shop/rachaelpaceart

Ryan Perea is the first official guest on the show. He is a portrait painter in Covington, LA. He shared his story on his introduction to the art world and his humble beginnings.  We talked about artists that he admires and follows. He is into the technicality of art and enjoys hyperrealism art. These are the new masters he is currently following; David Kassan, David Gray, Scott Waddell, Alyssa Monks, and Stanka Kordic. And these are old masters he admires; Jean-Leon Gerome, William Beaugereau, Sargent, Abbot Handerson, and Thayer. Check them out!

You can find Ryan's artwork at his website Www.Ryanperea.com

Or follow him on Instagram- Ryanpereaart

Introduction of South Louisiana Artists Club, where you can hear about local artists in the LA region. First episode discusses what to expect for future episodes. First interview will be the next episode. Speak to you then.