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Welcome to another episode of unchARTed! This time, we're thrilled to have Adair from OKO Studio in Dayton join us.

In true unchARTed fashion, we dive into a variety of topics right from the start. So much so that we forgot to introduce Adair until the end of the recording—oops!

Have you picked up on our unchARTed vibe yet? LOL

Adair has a fascinating story. She's turned her home into a gallery, curating unique art experiences that blend visual, performing, and culinary arts.

We delve into how her punk DIY youth has influenced her career and life.

A Seattle transplant now rooted in Dayton, Adair shares what drew her to the city and why it feels like home more than any other place she's lived.

As a cultivator of both plants and community, Adair offers great insights into living an art-inspired life.

Some of the topics we cover include:

- Pot pies

- Pinball

- Hand-poked tattoos (and how she got her first tattoo at age 11)

- Plants and chasing groundhogs away from her garden

- Creating and supporting community

- Lifelong punk rock/DIY attitude

- Learning to drive at 34

- And much more

Settle in and enjoy our unchARTed discussion with Adair.

You can find Adair’s work and studio at:

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561806664967)

- [Studio Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ok.oh.studio)

- [Artwork Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/s.s._emerald)

If you have questions or comments about the podcast, feel free to contact Tim and Craig at [email protected].

In this episode of unchARTeDayton, we are thrilled to welcome painter and community builder Julie Riley. Julie shares her journey of transitioning her artwork to address social issues, such as mental illness, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences.

After a 30-year hiatus working in graphic design and caring for her aging parents, Julie made a remarkable return to the arts. She discusses how she incorporates her business acumen into her thriving art career, even as an introvert.

Recently elected President of the Dayton Society of Artists, Julie delves into her efforts to support and grow the art community in and around Dayton.

Throughout our conversation, we uncover fascinating aspects of Julie's life, including her stint in the Beanie Baby resale market, her love for horror movies and roller coasters, and her teenage adventures, including months spent living in the Grand Canyon.

Join us for this unchARTed discussion with Dayton artist and community builder, Julie Riley.

Discover Julie’s work:

Have comments or questions? Feel free to comment on this episode or email the unchARTeDayton team at [email protected].

Alcohol ink abstract artist Andi Sanders stops by Slow Down Cowboy studio for an artist conversation.

We are joined with special guest co-host Beth, who just happens to be a previous student of Andi's. A serendipitous encounter we've come to expect on unchARTeDayton.

Andi is a retired nurse, nursing teacher, and photographer who discovered alcohol ink art as a recovery tool from depression as the art helped her heal and discover herself.

The gang discusses the importance of buying and owning original artwork, the importance of community, and taking risks.

Join the gang in our uncharted art conversation.

To see more of Andi's work, you can find her on facebook at

Andi Sanders Photography and Fine Art

unchARTeDayton welcomes Roxanne Grooms to the studio.

Co-host Craig wasn't able to join us so it's just Roxanne and Tim for this one.

Roxanne does abstract paintings, but brings her experience in design and illustration into her paintings.

Sit back and enjoy our uncharted conversation that as usual with us ventures into some uncharted topics. As a bonus, you get to hear two boomers talking about AI. (:

To learn more about Roxanne, you can find her work

https://roxannegrooms.squarespace.com

https://www.facebook.com/roxanne.grooms

Peter Benkendorf of Essential Artists Dayton and The Collaboratory Dayton stops by to share his vision of Essential Artists.

Peter has been a very active supporter and member of the arts community for years. In this interview, Peter discusses his passion for providing fair opportunities for artists across disciplines.

While he may not be a visual artist, his support in providing opportunities and promotion of artists is a vital element to the success of the arts.

It was at a meeting about Essential Artists that the idea for this podcast was hatched.

You can learn more about, and support Peter's projects, by visiting

The Collaboratory Dayton

Essential Artists Dayton (Visual Arts)

Artist Rusty Harden stops by to have an unchARTeDayton conversation. Rusty is well known in the area for her wonderful artwork, giving spirit to the community, teaching, mentoring, and many other contributions.

It was a great pleasure spending time with Rusty and talking about art and the role and job of being an artist. Rusty's work is very tied to nature and natural settings and that connection is evident in our discussion.

Rusty can be found at

rustyharden.com (website)

Mineral Art (facebook)

[email protected] (email)

If you have any questions or comments about unchARTeDayton, feel free to email us at [email protected].

In the first interview with a guest, Tim and Craig interview artist Bil Tipton.

The interview starts in the middle of a conversation about street art, which all three find exciting.

The interview is a combination of two interview sessions with Bil.

Bil's work can be found at biltiptonart on instagram.

As always, if you have any questions or comments about the podcast, contact us at [email protected].

The tables are flipped on our co-hosts. In the second interview, co-host Craig Tirey interviews co-host Timothy Wells.

The getting to know each other vibe continues as the co-hosts learn more about each other and their paths to being artists.

Timothy Wells is an artist, mentor, podcast host, and educator. Wells is an exhibiting artist currently working in cartoons, works with communities to bring public and community art projects to life, and works with artists to help them find their vision and voice. Wells' work can be found at bunch of places on the internet, including

[email protected] (email)

Timothy_Wells_Artist (instagram)

Goobstuff (instagram)

Timothy Wells, MFA (LinkedIn)

Timothy Wells Artist (facebook)

Timothy Wells Artist (TikTok)

In the first interview, our co-host Timothy Wells interviews co-host Craig Tirey.

This interview was the first time the two of them sat down to have a conversation. A unique way to begin a podcast, where the co-hosts don't know each other.

But that's part of the magic of unchARTeDayton.

Craig's work can be found on his instagram account @turtleserpentdesigns

What is unchARTeDayton?

Hosted by artists Timothy Wells and Craig Tirey, unchARTeDayton is a free flowing, unscripted conversation with visual artists in the Dayton, Ohio area.

unchARTeDayton came about from conversations between Essential Artists Dayton and Art Around Town Dayton.

While initially focused to be visual artists in the Dayton, Ohio, area, the project will most likely grow beyond the visual arts and Dayton, Ohio.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at [email protected]