Episode 52: Tony Ryder

https://www.tonyryder.com

We are proud to release our newest Suggested Donation Podcast featuring a legend in representational painting, Tony Ryder. We have been talking about recording with him for years, so we are ecstatic to finally be able to bring you this conversation. His work and ideas have greatly influenced us both. Tony’s exceptional teaching comes through in his metaphors and relentless desire to share all that he knows — boatloads — about the visual world. We also discussed his late, dear friend and mentor, Ted Seth Jacobs. We hope that you enjoy this one and look forward to releasing more soon!!!

Lily Taylor 12”x 12” Oil on linen 2002

Lily Taylor
12”x 12”
Oil on linen
2002

Gabrielle 18”x 13” Oil on linen 2003

Gabrielle
18”x 13”
Oil on linen
2003

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Light Study 25x19 Graphite and Pastel Pencils on Tinted Paper 1997

Light Study
25x19
Graphite and Pastel Pencils on Tinted Paper
1997

Figure Drawing on Tinted Paper 12x9 Graphite and Pastel Pencils on Tinted Paper 2014

Figure Drawing on Tinted Paper
12x9
Graphite and Pastel Pencils on Tinted Paper
2014

Episode 51: Katie Whipple →

It’s been a while but we are finally back with a GREAT new podcast. I am so excited to put this one out with one of my favorite artists and people; Katie G Whipple. Katie has been redefining flower painting over the past several years, initially inspired by ancient Roman wall painting. We discuss her personal history and her paintings in between having a great time just hanging out. Hope you enjoy this one! Big thanks to Trekell Brushes for the continued support with this episode.

https://www.trekell.com

Episode 49: Candice Bohannon

The boyz sit down with the mighty and talented Candice Bohannon. They talk about art ( of course), her upbringing in a small rural town in Northern California, her art education, philosophy, having a talented artist husband and being a mom. This is a great conversation and you all will enjoy this one for sure. Thanks to Trekell Art Supplies, https://www.trekell.com, for sponsoring this episode. Use coupon code SD18 for a discount at trekell.com

http://www.candicebohannon.com

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Fire_Cloud

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Episode 48: Robert Liberace

While we were in Miami at the FACE conference, we caught up with acclaimed artist Robert Liberace. We had been planning to speak with Robert for a while so we were excited to finally record with him. Robert is one of the top figurative artists working today, drawing and painting figures that are swirling with life and movement. He is also a highly sought after teacher and had just finished a stunning demonstration for a packed audience when we sat down to record. We hope you enjoy this one and huge thanks to Robert and to FACE for bringing us together and thanks for listening! (Thank you Trekell brush company for sponsoring this episode.)

https://robertliberace.com

https://www.trekell.com

5th Circle, oil on linen, 48x36 in

Winter, oil on canvas, 28x36 in.

Spreading Wings, 32x42 in., red chalk on paper

Awakening, black chalk on paper, 24x30 in.

Episode 47: Shana Levenson

We sit down and have a lively conversation with the talented artist Shana Levenson at the Figurative Art Convention & Expo (FACE) in Miami. We discuss life after kids, being a mom, finding the time and passion to dedicating ones life to pursuing a professional art career, art techniques and much more. Enjoy! Thank you Trekell Brushes for sponsoring this episode. Use coupon code SD18 at https://www.trekell.com for 15% off Trekell products.

https://shanalevenson.com

Liberated Dreams, Oil on Panel26 x 35

My Butterfly, Oil on Panel 47 x 41

The Swan, Oil on Pane l36 x 27

Episode 46: Dan Thompson

We sit down for a great conversation with amazing draftsman and painter, Dean of Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia, Professor of Drawing and Painting at The New York Academy of Art, our buddy, our pal and all around awesome guy, Dan Thompson.

http://danthompsonart.com

https://www.studioincamminati.org/galleries/faculty/item/49-dan-thompson

Persian Archer, oil on linen, 18x28, 2004

Persian Archer, oil on linen, 18x28, 2004

Heff, 18x24, graphite, 2018

Heff, 18x24, graphite, 2018

Self Portrait in Multi-Colored Chalk, Mixed media on paper, 15x19, 2017

Self Portrait in Multi-Colored Chalk, Mixed media on paper, 15x19, 2017

Episode 45: Dina Brodsky

We’re back with a fun episode featuring the great painter, miniaturist, curator and very pregnant Dina Brodsky. Dina was born in Belarus and immigrated to the US as a child with her family. She’s known for her skillful miniature paintings of moody landscapes, interiors, animals and her awesome sketchbooks. Dina chats with the boys about her early education, some harrowing road story adventures, and philosophical ideas of making art. She’s also a co-host on the Art Grind Podcast. Not sure how she has the time to do all the things she does. Enjoy!

http://dinabrodsky.com

https://artgrindpodcast.com

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Episode 44: Kerry Dunn

Hey Kids, it’s a new school year and the Suggested Donation gang is back at it with their usual antics! We sat down with artist and teacher Kerry Dunn. Apart from painting his own outstanding portrait and figure work, Kerry has had a front row seat in the building of Nelson Shanks Studio Incamminati where he now works as one of the primary instructors. We traced Kerry’s development from Florida to New York to Philly while recording at his studio in a massive old public school building. We hope you enjoy this one and are excited to be back to work after the summer. 

http://kerrydunn.com

http://www.studioincamminati.org

Toto and I, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 inches

Jason Patrick Jenkins, oil on canvas, 18 x 30 inches

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Episode 43: Daniel Maidman

We giddily present our latest Suggested Donation Podcast featuring artist and writer Daniel Maidman. Daniel is a talented painter and draftsman as well as the terror of the barbarian tribes, imperator of Rome, left talon of the Eagle, and inheritor of the golden crown. He has also published two books, Daniel Maidman Nudes and Theseus and his art criticism has been published by The Huffington Post, Poets and Artists and Blue Review to name just a few. Daniel is a deeply thoughtful artist and we were very excited to hear his ideas on line, contemporary art and his own work. We hope you enjoy this one!

https://www.instagram.com/danielmaidman/?hl=en

Large Portrait of Manou, oil on canvas, 30"x24", 2017

Hands #1, oil on canvas, 24"x24", 2011

Dorrie's Back, pencil on paper, 15"x11", 2018

 

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Episode 41: Peter Van Dyck

We are very excited to present the latest Suggested Donation Podcast with Peter Van Dyck. Peter’s paintings are a perfect storm of talent, integrity, dedication, intelligence and raw coolness. His subjects range, but have hovered recently over place. His work is a favorite of ours and so many other painters with whom we speak. He is cerebral and hilarious and this episode is already a hall of famer. We hope that you enjoy getting to hear more from this singularly talented painter and good friend of the podcast.

https://www.petervandyckart.com

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Peter Van Dyck

Episode 40: Maria Kreyn

We are launching our latest Suggested Donation Podcast joined by Maria Kreyn from her spaceship in the bubble. Maria is a serious talent with several artistic identities which we explore with her. She walks us through her process and outlook with fantastic tales from Burning Man, psychedelic art experiences, Norwegian adventures, nomadic lifestyle and the chaos of her mind. It was too much fun to stop recording, so strap in for a long podcast that flew by for us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Thanks to Maria for such a great and open conversation, Jay Braun and for all of your emails, comments and positive reviews!!!

The Horizon 42 x 60 inches oil on canvas 2017

The Horizon
42 x 60 inches
oil on canvas
2017

Eva's hands 26 x 34 inches oil on canvas 2017

Eva's hands
26 x 34 inches
oil on canvas
2017

Obscure Object 32 x 40 inches oil on canvas 2015

Obscure Object
32 x 40 inches
oil on canvas
2015

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Episode 39: Jacob Pfeiffer

Your pals sit down and have an entertaining conversation with artist Jacob Pfiffer during a trip to San Francisco. Jacob’s work is provocative, meticulously crafted and often humorous. We chat about his education in Milwaukee ,graffiti, his move to San Francisco, John Pence Gallery and his journey to becoming professional artist. A fun time with a great artist.

ENJOY!!!

http://jacobapfeiffer.com/index.html

Apple Sauce" 27 x 17 inches, oil on panel

"Rock Candies" 14 x 18 inches, oil on panel

"Fish Sticks II" 30 x 18 inches

"The Great Pyramid", 28 x 28 inches, oil on panel

Episode 37: Jeremy Mann

End of Summer blues got you down? Well, the lads have the cure for your post-summer hangover- THAT'S RIGHT!! Boo-ya! Another dynamite Suggested Donation Podcast coming at ya! The fellas had a great time drinking wine and talking shop with artist Jeremy Mann in his home in Oakland California.

http://redrabbit7.com

The Forgotten (version two - Neglect) - 48 x 48 inches - Oil on Panel

Nadezda - 51 x 45 inches - Oil on Panel

Empire - 42 x 84 inches - Oil on Panel

SF11 - 48 X 48 Inches - Oil On Panel

Episode 36: Aaron Nagel

The boys sit down with Bay area figure artist and musician Aaron Nagel for a great conversation about his early days playing in the punk/ska band Link 80, his focus on becoming a figure painter, fitness and much more. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

http://www.aaronnagel.com/blog/

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Episode 35: Peter Trippi

Lawrence Alma-Tadema: At Home in Antiquity

Lawrence Alma-Tadema: At Home in Antiquity

Lawrence Alma-Tadema : In My Studio

Lawrence Alma-Tadema : In My Studio

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http://fineartconnoisseur.com

https://figurativeartconvention.com

We sat down with Peter Trippi, Editor-in-Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. Peter directed New York’s Dahesh Museum of Art, which specialized in 19th-century European academic painting and sculpture; before that, he held senior posts at the Brooklyn Museum and Baltimore Museum of Art. 

In 2002, Phaidon Press published Trippi’s monograph J W Waterhouse, which reassesses the Victorian painter best known for his Lady of Shalott at Tate Britain. Trippi went on to co-curate the Waterhouse retrospective that appeared 2008-2010 in the Netherlands, England, and Canada.  In 2016, Trippi co-curated the exhibition Lawrence Alma-Tadema: At Home in Antiquity, which is visiting three European museums through 2017: the Fries Museum (Leeuwarden, Netherlands), Belvedere (Vienna, Austria), and Leighton House Museum (London).  Trippi co-edited and contributed to the 250-page book that accompanies the project. 

Peter will host the up coming Figurative Art Convention and Expo, November 8-11 in Miami, Florida which will pull together some of the best figurative artists in the world. 

Episode 34: Anthony Mangieri

 

Like painting, making pizza explores the infinite possibilities of arrangement between a limited number of ingredients. Working in the traditional Neapolitan form, Anthony Mangieri has been chasing (and according to numerous critics, achieving) perfection for decades. He opened Una Pizza Napolitana in NYC to rave reviews and full bookings, later relocating to San Francisco and embracing a healthier personal lifestyle with ready access to the outdoors. We have been fans forever and were honored to record a conversation with someone who sits so squarely at the top of his field, consistently bringing passion and energy to his work. Our friend Michael Evans joins us as well. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! 

http://www.unapizza.com

Episode 33: Adam Miller

http://www.adammillerart.com/index.php/paintings

We met up with one of the brightest young stars of the realist art movement, Adam Miller, for a fascinating conversation. We could easily have talked for hours - Adam was incredibly generous sharing his ideas and expounding on his allegorical work. He is a huge talent and if you are unfamiliar with his paintings do yourself a favor and take a look at his work on his website. We hope that you enjoy this one as much as we did!

"Harvest", Oil on canvas, 72" x 36", 2015

"The Finch Collectors" Oil on canvas, 71" x 47", 2016

"Twilight in Arcadia", Oil on canvas, 2013