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  • Ep. 143 Adrienne Stein – Painter, Magical Realism

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Adrienne Stein. Adrienne discusses her new work, social media, works in progress, Agnes Pelton, Hilma af Klint, New Mexico, being deliberate, color in the Southwest, Alaska, mushroom foraging, bones, pheasants, Pennsylvania, Atelier training, family/work balance, time management, importance of passion, being true to your voice, art education, gratitude, nudes, Ladew Topiary Gardens, still life, painting as offering, accountability, being married to another Artist, magical realism, being open to a paradigm shift, gallery representation, commissions, art in hotels, and her motto.

     Join us for a lovely and splendid conversation with Adrienne Stein.

     

    Check out Adrienne’s painting at her website www.adriennestein.com

     

    Follow Adrienne Stein on social media:

    On Instagram - www.instagram.com/adriennestein/
    @adriennestein

    On Facebook - www.facebook.com/adriennesteinart/

     

    Catch Adrienne’s work in person at the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Maryland in September 2023 – www.ladewgardens.com

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    3 hr 22 min
  • Ep. 142 Barbara Van Cleve – Photographer of the American West

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Photographer, Barbara Van Cleve. Barbara discusses cowboy coffee, Montana and the Crazy Mountains, her family history, the Lazy K Bar Ranch, horses, her youth, her education, being a college professor, her beginnings in photography, Baja California, black & white photography, color photography, adobe walls, abstraction, Montana skies, spotting prints, equipment, photographing on horseback, Ranch Women, connecting to your subject, nude photography, zoom lenses, galleries, museum exhibitions, printing, shooting what moves you, her archives, workshops, the documentary “Barbara Van Cleve’s American West”, her books, ranching, work, and the solid virtues of honesty and integrity. 

    Join us for a rich and educational conversation with the one and only, Barbara Van Cleve!


    Check out Barbara’s photography at her website www.barbaravancleve.com

     

    Check out and donate to “Barbara Van Cleve’s American West”, the documentary on Barbara and how her family’s expansion in Montana intertwines with the history of the American West - www.bvcamericanwest.com

     

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    2 hr 48 min
  • Ep. 141 Tricia Zimic – Sculptor, Porcelain – Painting & Etching

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Sculptor, Tricia Zimic. Tricia discusses her first connection with Art, painting vs. sculpture, being a narrative Artist, etching, owls, painting, telling stories with animals, Meissen, Johann Joachim Kändler, Sins & Virtues, porcelain, process, Kintsugi, Chacma baboons, Albrechtsburg Castle, Hunterdon Art Museum, shipping porcelain, conservation, environmental art, hope, Wildflower Sculpture Park, legacy & time, making your art a priority, illustration, Troma movie posters, selling art, and handling rejection. 

    Join us for an illuminating conversation with Tricia Zimic.

    Check out Tricias’s work at her websites www.triciazimic.com and www.triciazimicillustration.com

    Follow Tricia Zimic on social media:

    On Instagram at www.instagram.com/triciazimic/
    @triciazimic

    On Facebook at
    www.facebook.com/triciazimicstudio


    See Tricia’s work in person at the Hunterdon Art Museum

    Tricia Zimic: Sins & Virtues - January 22 – March 5, 2023
    Hunterdon Art Museum
    7 Lower Center Street
    Clinton, NJ 08809
    www.hunterdonartmuseum.org/exhibitions/tricia-zimic-sins-and-virtues/

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    2 hr 44 min
  • Ep. 140 Amy Laugesen – Sculptor, Ceramic and Mixed Media

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media Sculptor, Amy Laugesen. Amy talks about Crestone and the San Luis Valley, the horse as muse, her artistic journey, dyslexia, the support of her parents, working with children, passion, Bob Ragland, being a Mixed Media Sculptor, ceramics, her experience attending the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, clay, repurposing and incorporating found objects into her work, public art, cement fondue, sculpture conservation, collaboration, her great grandfather Bela Lyon Pratt, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, collaboration, and being open to what unfolds in 2023.

    Join us for a lovely and educational conversation with Amy Laugesen.


    Check out Amy’s work at her website www.amylaugesen.com

    Follow Amy Laugesen on social media:

    On Instagram at
    www.instagram.com/amylaugesen/
    @amylaugesen


    Catch Amy’s work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale –
    www.coorswesternart.com


    If you’re in the Basalt area check out Amy’s work at the Ann Korologos Gallery –
    www.korologosgallery.com

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    3 hr 9 min
  • Ep. 139 Maeve Eichelberger – Sculptor, Plexiglass Sculpture and Collage

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Maeve Eichelberger. Maeve discusses the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, the catalyst to start working in plexiglass, her Master of Fine Arts, saddles, her compulsion to create, exploring and incorporating materials, being fearless, routine, etching, drawing, sourcing materials, process, photography, fluorescent plexiglass, art education, being an adjunct professor, constructivism, golden spiral, her greatest support, perseverance, being a full-time Artist, selling art, gallery representation, pricing, voice, and advice she would give her younger self. 

    Join us for a fun and fantastic conversation with Maeve Eichelberger.


    Check out Maeve’s work at her website www.maeveeichelberger.com

    Follow Maeve Eichelberger on social media:

    On Instagram at
    www.instagram.com/maeveeichelbergerstudio/
    @maeveeichelbergerstudio


    On Facebook at www.facebook.com/maeveeichelbergerstudio


    Catch Maeve’s work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale –
    www.coorswesternart.com


    See Maeve’s work in person in these current and upcoming exhibitions:

    Steamboat Art Museum –
    www.steamboatartmuseum.org
    The New West: The Rise of Contemporary Indigenous and Western Art
    December 2, 2022 – April 15, 2023


    Mark Sublette – Medicine Man Gallery – www.medicinemangallery.com
    Rodeo De Tucson Group Show – Opens February 3, 2023


    Vaughn Agency + Gallery – www.vaughn-art.com
    Western Gallery: Pop-up – April 2023 – May 2023

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    Thanks for listening! 

    3 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 138 Jill Soukup – Painter, Contemporary Realism

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Jill Soukup. Jill talks about her exposure to art in her youth, attending Colorado State University, her career as a Graphic Designer before becoming a full-time Artist, the crossover from graphic design to fine art, striking a balance between family and her art life, making money from her art in her teens, voice, foundation, being more free in her process, goal setting, revenue streams, mentors, collaboration, Ranchlands, bison, gallery representation, exploring mediums, teaching, workshops, horses, social media, routine, exercise and meditation, anxiety, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, rejection, prints, and pricing.

    Check out Jill’s work at her website www.jillsoukup.com

    If you’re interested in participating in one of Jill’s workshops go to www.jillsoukup.com/new-painting-horses-bootcamp

    www.jillsoukup.com/in-person-instruction


    Go here to register for Jill’s online course, “Awash in Color” through the Scottsdale Artists’ School - https://scottsdaleartschool.org/course/awash-in-color/


    Follow Jill Soukup on social media:

    On Instagram at www.instagram.com/jillsoukup/
    @jillsoukup

    On Facebook at www.facebook.com/jillsoukupartist

    Catch Jill’s work in person January 7th – 22nd at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale – www.coorswesternart.com

    See Jill’s work as part of the group exhibition “Art of the Horse” at the Customs House Museum in Clarksville, Tennessee – www.customshousemuseum.org

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    2 hr 34 min
  • Tenet Rewind - Featuring World Renowned Artist and Sculptor, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, Ed Dwight.

    We're taking the rest of 2022 off.  We'll be back with a new episode the first week in January.  In the interim we bring you a Tenet Rewind from the first year of the podcast, an interview with world renowned Artist and Sculptor, America's First African American Astronaut Candidate, Ed Dwight.

    Ed talks about his early days growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, how he joined the Air Force and became a pilot, his time as America’s First African American Astronaut Candidate, his various business ventures, and how he became a world renowned sculptor creating memorials and works all over the United States.

    Join us for a fascinating conversation with Ed Dwight.

    Check out Ed Dwight’s work at www.eddwight.com

    Contact Ed Dwight at [email protected]

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    2 hr 4 min
  • Ep. 137 Rose Fredrick, Curator - Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale 2023

    This week, Wes and Todd catch up with Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Curator, Rose Fredrick. Rose talks about this year’s exhibition, what Artists are new to the show, some of the extraordinary work in the exhibit, the 30th anniversary, the Red-Carpet reception, receiving the Mary Belle Grant Award, how the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale helps support the National Western Scholarship Trust, and finding her voice as Curator of the Coors Western.


    For more information about the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale: www.coorswesternart.com

    For more information on the Red Carpet Reception, the opening gala for the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, go to:
    https://coorswesternart.com/red-carpet-reception.php

    The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is on display January 7 - 22, 2023, on the 3rd level of the Expo Hall at the National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80215

    There is no extra fee to get into the art gallery, but there is a grounds admission charge for the Stock Show.

    The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is open 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, 9am to 8pm Sunday thru Thursday.

    To hear previous recorded interviews with Artists on
    Inside the Artist’s Studio go to: https://coorswesternart.com/inside-the-studio-year.php?year=2022


    Check out Rose Fredrick’s website at www.rosefredrick.com


    Follow the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale on social media:

    Facebook - www.facebook.com/NWSSCoorsWesternArt

    Instagram - www.instagram.com/coorswesternart/
    @coorswesternart


    Follow Rose Fredrick on social media:

    Facebook - www.facebook.com/rose.fredrick.96

    Instagram - www.instagram.com/rosefredrickart/
    @rosefredrickart

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    2 hr 15 min
  • Ep. 136 Lindsey Bell – Curatorial Director, Bell Projects

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Curatorial Director, Lindsey Bell of Bell Projects. Lindsey discusses the two-year anniversary of Bell Projects, the catalyst for starting a gallery during the pandemic, risk taking, the mission & vision of Bell Projects, the move from RINO to the City Park area, what art does for her, art exposure and experiences, the importance of being connected to the art community, what she’s learned owning a gallery, value of her previous art occupations, Artist talks, programming, curating, studio visits, being named best new gallery by Westword, her business model, supporting local Artists, the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh, performance art, climate change protestors, her art education, highlights from the past two years, her “Parallels” exhibition, balance and the advice that she would give to her younger self.

    Join us for an informative and joyous conversation with Lindsey Bell.

    Check out the Bell Projects website at www.bell-projects.com

    Catch the opening of the exhibition “Parallels” and celebrate Bell Projects 2 Year Anniversary, December 2nd from 6pm-10pm.

    Parallels: Women of Abstract Expressionism // 2022 Residency Exhibition is on display from December 2nd – 18th, 2022.

    Bell Projects is located at 2822 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206


    Follow Bell Projects on social media:

    On Instagram at www.instagram.com/bell_projects/
    @bell_projects

    On Facebook at www.facebook.com/bellprojects

     

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    Thanks for listening! 

    2 hr 8 min
  • Ep. 135 Jon Francis – Painter, Photorealism, Urban Landscape Oil Painting

    In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Painter, Jon Francis. Jon talks about his early introduction to art, Floyd Tunson, Colorado Springs vibrant art community, finding his voice, Knox College, teaching, the catalyst that made him start painting again, urban landscapes, process, the importance of quiet moments, photography, power lines, routine, the crossover of teaching and art, setting goals, compulsion to create, Boxcar conversations, pricing, painting Colorado Springs landmarks, gallery representation, commissions, being a storyteller, music, The Look Up Gallery, cars and chrome, and advice to aspiring young Artists.

    Join us for a fantastic conversation with Jon Francis.  


    Check out Jon’s work at his website www.jonfrancis.art

    Follow Jon Francis on social media:

    On Instagram at www.instagram.com/jonnie.2.bad/
    @jonnie.2.bad


    On Facebook at www.facebook.com/jonfrancisart


    Catch Jon’s current exhibition, through the month of November, at The Look Up Gallery, inside Yobel, located at 11 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 www.thelookupgallery.com


    See Jon’s work in person at Kreuser Gallery – www.kreusergallery.com

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    1 hr 59 min

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