Painting Insights

David Shevlino

Season II Review

This podcast episode explores the dynamic and evolving nature of artists' lives, the challenges and successes of running an art gallery, the influence of social media on the art market, and the flexibility of rules in art. The hosts express gratitude for the support and discuss their growth as interviewers. They highli...

Heather Jeanne Chontos

This podcast episode explores the journey of artist Heather Chontos, discussing her experiences moving to different countries, the challenges she faced, and her unique artistic approach. The episode also highlights the significance of staying informed and the importance of abstraction and freedom of expression in art.

Pete Monaghan

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...

Zoey Frank

This podcast episode explores the work and artistic journey of painter Zoey Frank, focusing on her approach to creating large-scale, multiple figure compositions. The discussion covers topics such as the challenges and considerations of working on monumental works, the artist's evolving style and techniques, the import...

Gavin Glakas

Bhavani Krishnan

This podcast episode explores the experiences and techniques of artist Bhavani Krishnan, focusing on her shift to online teaching, the benefits of studying master artists, the importance of brushstrokes in still life paintings, the influence of engineering on her art process, the significance of planning and decision-m...

Ken Goshen

This podcast episode explores the experience of teaching painting and the concept of an ideal in art, emphasizing the complexity and challenge of teaching while striving for objectivity in the subjective world of art. The episode also discusses the lasting impact of paintings, the importance of aesthetics in art, and t...

John Wentz

This podcast episode introduces the guest, artist John Wentz, who discusses his nomadic lifestyle and deep connection to punk music. Wentz shares his artistic journey, from replicating album covers as a teenager to attending art school and discovering his own preferences. The conversation explores the influence of Gerh...

Sharon Schock

This podcast episode features an interview with artist Sharon Schock, who shares her experiences as a painter, mother, and entrepreneur. Schock discusses her love for plein air painting, the challenges of balancing art and motherhood, and the importance of efficiency and time management. The episode also explores Schoc...

David Baird

This podcast episode explores the artistic journey and teachings of painter David Baird. The episode covers various aspects of Baird's life, including his early experiences in Alabama and his travels to study art in New Mexico and France. Baird discusses the influence of his mentors, such as Tony Ryder and Ted Seth Jac...

Emanuel De Sousa

This podcast episode explores the artistic journey and creative process of Emanuel De Sousa, a Portuguese artist living in Edinburgh, Scotland. De Sousa uses acrylics to create figurative paintings with a focus on narratives that mimic the feelings and movements of dreams. Their work is inspired by the Dada movement an...

Michael Weller

This podcast episode explores the world of painting through the eyes of artist Michael Weller and other speakers. It delves into topics such as the use of a limited palette, the importance of natural light, the value of making mistakes and taking risks, the creative process of painting, the influence of Mark Rothko, pa...

Kim Eshelman: Part Two

Floyd Strickland

Julia Kamenskikh

This podcast episode delves into the artistic journey and experiences of Julia Kamenskikh, an artist based in Georgia, United States. Julia discusses her formal training in art school and the role of mentors and teachers in her growth as an artist. She explores her love for plein air painting and her use of different m...

David Gray

This podcast episode explores the artistic journey of David Gray, an oil painter, and discusses various aspects of his work and techniques. David shares his unconventional path to becoming an artist and highlights the importance of reading, experimentation, and a DIY approach in his artistic development. The episode al...

Amy Dury

This podcast episode explores Amy Dury's artistic journey as a painter, focusing on her figurative paintings that depict relationships and cultural identity. Dury shares her experiences of transitioning from printmaking to painting and finding her passion for painting figures through family photographs. She discusses t...

Alex Foltz

This podcast episode explores the artistic journey of Alex Foltz, an oil painter specializing in classical and pet portraits. Foltz discusses his influences, including his stepfather who taught him the fundamentals of painting, and his exploration of fantasy artwork inspired by psychedelic experiences. The use of AI ge...

Andrew Farmer: Part One