In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, contemporary figurative painter Noah Buchanan is featured by the Professional Artist Association (ProfessionalArtist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.

Noah is a renowned painter celebrated for his mythological and biblical narratives, inspired by Caravaggio’s dramatic use of chiaroscuro. With an MFA from the New York Academy of Art, his emotionally charged works explore the interplay of light, shadow, and the human experience. Noah’s paintings have been exhibited internationally, held in major collections, and featured in prominent art publications, making him a leading figure in contemporary realism.

In this episode, Noah shares key insights into his artistic evolution and career. He talks about balancing family life with a prolific art practice, building lasting relationships with galleries and collectors, and attracting art critics and writers to cover his work. Through his experiences, he offers valuable lessons for navigating the art world.

“If I was going to survive successfully in both realms as a family member and as a professional painter, I needed to be really focused and diligent about my studio hours. So I started to be more disciplined about scheduling my time as a painter.” – Noah Buchanan

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction 

02:02 “Dreaming Girl”: Light, Shadow, and Symbolism

04:55 The Creative Process: Channeling the Divine in Art

07:37 Studio Workflow: Models, Drawing, and Daily Practice

11:19 “The Night Harvesters”: Embracing Shadows and Jungian Influence

14:37 Preparing Work for Galleries and Letting Go of Control

19:16 Gallery Relationships and Balancing Artistic Freedom

22:39 Recognition, Critics, and Building Visibility

24:18 “The Melancholic Painter”: Family and Allegory in Art

27:13 Balancing Art and Family Life

30:06 Reflections on Time, Discipline, and Professional Growth

33:08 Staying Authentic: Art, Passion, and Purpose

Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here:

https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/noah-buchanan

Links to artworks discussed:

• His artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here.

Resources:

• New York Academy of Art: https://nyaa.edu/

Connect with Noah:

• Website: https://www.noahbuchananart.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah.buchanan/

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