New Podcast Episode: Chris Navarro - Confidence, Faith, & Ignorance: The Keys to Success

On this episode, we sat down with Chris Navarro, a professional bronze sculptor with a passion for Western art. Chris tells us all about his past as a bull and buck rider, his serendipitous discovery of his love of sculpting, the 3 ingredients to becoming a great artist, and how he always uses rejection as a motivator for getting his work to the next level. Finally he tells us about the importance of having a good reputation and keeping your word as an artist to your collectors, and we hear all about his new projects and his participation at the upcoming Briscoe Night of the Artists!

Otto Sturcke - Be Tenacious and Have Patience

In this episode we sat down with Otto Sturcke, an artist based in southern California whose work focuses on creating allegorical narratives reminiscent of the Dutch masters, albeit with a discerning nod to his own culture and lived experiences during his life. We discuss his time in the military and how it influenced both his work and his daily routine, how he tenaciously took any job and did everything he could to turn his dream of becoming a full-time artist into a reality, why human connection can take your work and marketing skills to a whole new level, and he reminds us of the importance writing down your goals and making a plan so you can stay on track and become a better artist. Finally, he tells us about his awesome board game called Mad Monster Bash and his upcoming pastel workshop!

Arthur Gain - Pearls of Wisdom: Dive Deep & Unlock Your Voice

In this episode we sat down with Arthur Gain, a portrait painter who absolutely lives and breathes painting in every way both as an artist and as an instructor. We discuss how meditation helped him realize his true calling in life which was representational painting, the useful nature of making portraits of your favorite movie or TV characters, and how he personally manages his time to keep track of all his projects. Finally we discuss his upcoming 8-week online painting bootcamp, some excellent marketing advice when it comes to social media, and finally he reminds us of why it is so important to paint what you truly love.

James Crandall - Memento Mori so Paint What Matters to You

In this episode, we sat down with James Crandall, an artist with a deep love of capturing candid moments in time that reflect everyday life while also focusing on interesting plays of light. In this episode we talked about how his past as an illustrator helped him in certain aspects when he decided to pursue representational painting, how the intention with which you paint determines the outcome, and the differences between painting for yourself and painting for the market. Finally we discuss his YouTube channel, the pros and cons of social media, his lovely paintings of Lucca, and the reality of being a painter or craftsperson in a time when everything is perpetually changing faster and faster because of the internet.

Carolyn Anderson - The Art of Visual Language

In this new episode, we sat down with Carolyn Anderson, an artist with a passion for capturing the essence of what she sees and expressing it in an impressionistic and poetic manner. She is also someone who has dived deep into trying to comprehend how visual language affects how we paint and how to use visual language as a tool to create artwork that compels the viewer to look closer. In this episode, we dive into some of Carolyn's fascinating research into visual language, she also gives us excellent advice for how to improve your work, and what she believes is the most underrated element in painting that no one considers. Finally, we talk about her amazing notebook on her website where she shares all of her fascinating insights on painting as well as visual language.