Ted, Tony and Jay have a great remote conversation with Chris Prynoski, animator, director, producer and president and founder of Titmouse. The boys reminisce about their days at MTV when they all worked together on shows like Beavis and Butthead and various other projects before Chris and his wife opening up Titmouse studios in LA that has created/produced many fan favorite shows/movies. They discuss the current state of quarantine and how it’s affecting tv and film production, early artistic influences, the business of making tv shows and movies, Titmouse’s newest project Netflix Midnight Gospel and the awesomeness of Dungeons and Dragons. Always awesome to hang with the great Chris P.. Enjoy!!
Episode 56: Zoey Frank
Ted and Tony have a great discussion with the talented painter Zoey Frank remotely. They talk about the recent change in everyone's life and how they all are dealing with the current situation, Zoey's formal education, a look into her technique, how her work has evolved over the years and the success of recent online teaching. Enjoy the chat and stay safe out there.
Episode 55: Teresa Oaxaca
The Journey Of Life, oil on canvas. 29x34"
"Kazumi" 45x66", oil on canvas
"Grand Romantic" 60x40", oil on canvas
"Dutch Still Life" 62x36", oil on canvas
We had the pleasure to sit down and chat with the talented artist Teresa Oaxaca. We find out about her journey to becoming a professional artist, studying classical painting in Italy, what inspires her unique personal style and how it influences her great paintings in this lively episode. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.
Episode 54: Daniel Greene
We lost a legend last week, Daniel Greene. We recorded a podcast with him late last year at the FACE conference. Our condolences go out to Daniel Greene’s family, especially Wende who helped us with the recording. We hope this episode will be a welcome reminder of a sage voice to those who knew Daniel and an introduction to one of the greatest portrait painters for everyone else.
"Self Portrait with Palette"
Oil on linen 24 x 20
Collection: Seven Bridges Foundation
Greenwich, Connecticut
Robert Beverly Hale
Former Curator, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection, Art Students League, New York, NY
Pastel 50" x 36"
"Guida - Astor Place"
Oil on canvas 38" x 54"
Private collection
Episode 53: Ken Salaz
Ted and Tony sit down with landscape artist, author, Magician and Mentalist, Ken Salaz. We chat about his early education as an artist, his other career being an outstanding and highly accomplished magician and mentalists ( Ken may just do some magic right in front us to our amazement!!) We also get to discuss his great new book “Landscapes in Oil” and what that was like making it. It’s a great episode and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Episode 52: Tony Ryder
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
Gabrielle
18”x 13”
Oil on linen
2003
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
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.
Episode 50: Julio Reyes
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
Long_Valley_33x33_oil-on-mounted-linen
Fire_Cloud
Ice_Flow
Pleading-Heart
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.)
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.
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.
https://www.studioincamminati.org/galleries/faculty/item/49-dan-thompson
Persian Archer, oil on linen, 18x28, 2004
Heff, 18x24, graphite, 2018
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!
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.
Toto and I, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 inches
Jason Patrick Jenkins, oil on canvas, 18 x 30 inches
3w4e44455555eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, oil on canvas, 28 x 28 inches
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!
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 42: Stephen Bauman
https://www.stephenbaumanartwork.com
We sit down with talented figure artist and teacher Stephen Bauman at the US campus of The Florence Academy of Art to discuss his journey from studying and teaching in Europe to being the Director of the Anatomy and Ecorche programs at The FAA.
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.
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
Eva's hands
26 x 34 inches
oil on canvas
2017
Obscure Object
32 x 40 inches
oil on canvas
2015
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!!!
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