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
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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.)
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.
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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
Episode 38: Sabin Howard
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.
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.
Episode 35: Peter Trippi
Lawrence Alma-Tadema: At Home in Antiquity
Lawrence Alma-Tadema : In My Studio
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!
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
Episode 32: Daniel Sprick
Daniel Sprick is widely considered one of the leading realist painters. His work is featured in numerous private and public collections including the Denver Art Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, and the Arkansas Art Center in Little Rock. His work has inspired countless artists including the Suggested Donation Duo. That’s right, the boys were honored to sit down with Daniel during his recent New York City show. Gerald Peters Gallery hosted us for this one in a plush private viewing room. You may hear signs of the flutter of activity at the gallery from time to time. You can see some of the work we discuss on the Gerald Peters Website: http://www.gpgallery.com/exhibitions/daniel-sprick-recent-works
We are getting on top of the sound, and appreciate all of your feedback. Please let us know your thoughts and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!
Wake from a Dream, oil on board, 60 x 54 inches
Souls in Purgatory, 2016, oil on board, 30 x 48 inches
Sherry, 2012, oil on board, 20 x 20 inches
“Bird Skeleton” Oil & Board 12″ x 9″
“Landscape & Pansies” Oil & Board 24″ x 30″