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Daniel Diaz-Tai is a multi-cultural, professional artist and has lived throughout the world and has many international travels to his credit. He paints in black and white and creates huge paintings on paper and on panels. His process involves oil paint, ink, charcoal, markers, water and mineral spirits. His favorite tool is his hands and often takes a handful of oil paint and smears it on the substrate. Don't be alarmed, he wears gloves, work boots and a mask, but admits to getting his feet full of paint at times. Toward the end of the interview, he gives some very good advice to emerging artists.

Resources

www.diaz-tai.com, FB & Instagram

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In this episode, we connect with Artist David Tycho, a professional artist living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With his opening words, David paints a picture of a chaotic childhood and moves from there into his present life. He has excellent advice for emerging artists and encourages them to "stay with it and be honest with yourself." He also states that artists should stay in their studios and keep practicing. You may find depth and perspective in the texture he creates on canvas. Visit his website.

Resources

www.tychoart.com | FB | Instagram

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In October 2019, Nathalie Tierce published "Fairy Tale Remnants" for adults with illustrations and relative prose. The book may be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Tale-Remnants-Surreal-Tales/dp/1734187409.

She takes listeners through a very unique process of creating her paintings and the stories behind them. Through her art she "hopes these images and writing help people look at the darker side of desire, feelings and humanity and laugh for a moment."

Resources

www.nathalietierce.com | https://www.facebook.com/FairTaleRemnants/ | https://twitter.com/ntierce1 | FB | Instagram

Alexander Morris found his voice in abstract expressionism and stated that viewers can find his true self in his painting called "Hoarse Cries."

In college, his friends learned that he love ravens and gave him the nickname "Wolfbird."

He keeps a pad and pen beside his bed to make note of dreams throughout the night.

www.alexandermorrisart.com | FB | IG

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Gina Love, and Abstract Painter, from Bristol, England wants her legacy of artwork to raise awareness of the challenges of mental health. She is adamant about this. Gina further states that it is important to make time for creativity. She describes in detail, along with flamboyant gestures, her process.

Resources

www.ginaloveart.com | FB | Instagram | Etsy | Saatchi | Artfinder

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Lynette Melnyk is a Lyrical Abstract Artist from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Music and dance are inspirations in her work. Her favorite artist is Hilma Af Klint, a little known artist. Advice includes for artists to know both sides of the brain.

Resources

www.lynettemelnyk.com | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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Lori Mirabelli got her fifteen minutes of fame on the television series "Mad Men." With her work, it will likely not be her only fifteen minutes. Lori hails from Toronto, Canada and has a career in social services as well as her art career.

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Oonju (Ownju) Chun is an Abstract Experessionist who lives and works in Eden, Utah. She immigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 15. She claims she is not a conceptual artist but paints with feeling and emotion and does not think.

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Jodie King is an abstract expressionist with roots in the Cajun Culture of Southern Louisiana. In fact, she claims to have been raised with strong Cajun women. Jodie shares a list of her "Top Ten Woobies." Number 10 is a cork screw, not so unusual for an artist. She claims to bring joy and energy into people's lives and homes.

Resources

www.jodieking.com | Facebook | Instagram

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Brad Teare is a professional artist living and working in Providence, Utah. He is well-rounded having explored and experimented with many different media. He is comfortable with both landscapes and abstracts.

Resources

www.bradteare.com | Leopold Gallery, Kansas City, Mo | Minitou Galleries, Santa Fe, NM | Anthony's Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT | Art Elevated, Park City, U T