This podcast episode explores the artistic journey of painter Pete Monaghan, who specializes in vernacular architecture and incorporates line work and collage into his paintings. The episode discusses Pete's experience teaching at the university, his unique painting style, the development of his style through technical illustration, and the benefits of experimentation and growth. It also touches on his preference for acrylic paint, plein air painting, and the essence of art as a truth-seeking and resilience-building practice. The episode further explores the transformative power of art in raising awareness and flagging up important issues, as well as the importance of understanding the complexities involved in farming. It concludes by discussing assumptions about farms and farmers, color palettes in art, the influence of music on artistic mark making, and the significance of scale and quality control in artistic process.
