Episode 582: Listen as I chat with author & professor of theology, Dr. Wesley Van der Lugt. He is an arts advocate with a passion for beauty, slowness, cultivation, kinship, and theodramatic. His book Beauty is Oxygen is coming out in June. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Dr. Wesley Van der Lugt tells me…

Episode 581: Listen as I catch up with Deborah Oster Pannell, from the C24 Gallery. We talk about Christian Vincent‘s solo exhibit, Certain Uncertainties. He’s showing his figurative paintings in their new space at Studio X Noire, a tattoo studio in West Hollywood! It runs through March 27, 2024. Christian Vincent, Green Ivy, 2023, Oil on canvas, 2…

Episode 580: Today I chat with Charlotte sculptor, Regine Bechtler. I met Regine at an art exhibit last year & fell in love with her abstract sculptures. When I found out about her exhibit at the Museum of Illusions Charlotte, I knew I had to get her on the pod. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to …

Episode 579: Listen as I chat with Craig Stinson, the Wilmington based founder of ArtsFriendly, a group that coordinates artists funding and certified Arts Friendly Support [or arts grants for nonprofits] for artists in the Coastal Carolinas. They believe that the arts are spiritual practice, and find meaning in friendships and community, and that …

Episode 578: LA artist, Chase Langford returns to the pod for a new series on the “nuts & bolts” of being a gallery artist. I think this will be helpful especially to artists, but also for us fans to understand what actually goes into a gallery exhibition. The post Abstract artist, Chase Langford & I talk Nuts & Bolts appeared first on Let's Talk A…

Episode 577: Check out my chat with Alicia Puig & Kat Popova from PxP Contemporary. They are bringing art to the people. We talk about what it’s like to run a digital gallery & magazine; their mission, the importance of emerging artists, & affordable art. You don’t want to miss it! All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by:…

Epsiode 576: Today I catch up with YouTube host, Mike Burgher, AKA Mr. Burgher. We geek out on art history. Dada, Diane Arbus, Toulouse-Latrec, & Van Gogh. I find out the process of how he picks the artists he profiles. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Catching up with YouTube sensation, Mr. Burgher appea…

Episode 575: Gallery Pals, Brooke & Lulu discuss Lu’s pick, Crocodile Jumper by Canadian artist, Janet Hill. Always a fun time, but this was a really fun episode. We both really can relate to this one. Janet is a new fave. This episode is brought to you by: The post Gal Pals: Brooke & Lulu discuss Janet Hill’s Crocodile Jumper appeared first on Let…

Episode 574: Today I chat with legendary artist Mary Englebreit, who is probably the first artist I ever loved & followed. I grew up in a home that was basically a shrine to her. [My mom calls herself the “Queen of Everything,” based on one of Mary’s pieces]. She takes me on her journey from a job as an illustrator in an ad agency right out of high…

Episode 573: Today I talk with Maxine Henry, founder of the Selfless Art Gallery in NYC. The gallery’s mission is to find self-acceptance, presence, & to avoid those negative thoughts. How refreshing! We talk about mission, we talk psychology, we talk emotions, & finding self-care through art All images used with permission. This episode is brought…

Episode 572: Today Gene Wilder biographer, Brian Scott Mednick comes on & schools me on all things Young Frankenstein. He’s just come back from Bethesda, MD where he had the honor of being invited to be the keynote speaker at a pre-50th anniversary screening of the film. You can check out his speech here. All images used with permission. This episo…

Episode 570: Today, artist and teacher Frank Kelley Jr. chat about his new Arts Initiative Program for the youth in his community. He explains how he works on a million projects at once, in several genres, & he also give valuable business lessons for artists and entrepreneurs. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The …

Episode 569: Today I talk with Autistic author & artist, Amanda Hebert Hughes about the new art genre that she created called, Sensory Gated Art. We talk about her personal journey with autism, what autism is, why her art can help people with autism, how she started her company, & how she finds her clients. #art, #artist, #autisticartist, #abstract…

Episode 568: Today I am very excited to chat with the host of the CNBC show Treasure Detectives, Curtis Dowling. He is based in LA, but he got up very early to chat with me from the UK about what he does as an art authenticator. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to my chat with the host of Treasure Detectives; Art Authenticator, Cu…

Episode 567: Charlotte artist, Jerry Kirk comes on the pod again. He’s writing his first book, Memories of NoDa. When I heard about it, I knew I had to get him on to talk about it. NoDa is an artsy neighborhood here in Charlotte [It stands for North Davidson]. NoDa has been the inspiration for many of his paintings. This is the video Jerry produced…

Episode 566: Today I chat with veterinarian-turned artist, Drager Meurtant in the Netherlands. Drager is a sculptor, collagist, a painter & a poet. I featured one of his collages as one of my Coup de Coeurs & he saw it & contacted me. I knew I had to have him on the show. In Transition All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you…

Episode 565: Listen as I chat with Charlotte artivist, Rosalia Torres Weiner. She’s got a fabulous exhibition at the Mint: Guiding Winds. We talk about her murals which fund her Dreamers, [her passion project]. I find out how she manages it all and why it’s so important to her. Jessica Moises Serano All images used with permission. This episode is …

Episode 564: Listen as I catch up with Charlotte photographer & painter, Julie Corder. We talk about her new gallery space in the American Beauty Garden Center, learning new things, & living the artist’s life. So inspiring! All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen as I catch up with Julie Corder in her new…

Episode 563: Today I chat with Art Authenticator, Richard Polsky. About 20 years ago, former gallery-owner, Richard, stumbled upon a niche authenticating Andy Warhol pieces. He is so good, that when Alice Cooper needed authentication, Richard was his guy. Listen as I learn about the career & hear the stories. All images used with permission. This e…

Episode 562: Listen as I catch up with artist/writer [and my former neighbor], Jonathan Kaler, in Washington DC about his stunning laser art cut outs. He talks about how he discovered this, his art & process as he creates designs, cutting them in to paper, acrylic, & wood. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post…

Episode 561: Today I catch up with artist & gallery owner, Kristen England about her Galeria Pura Vida, in Costa Rica. She talks about how the gallery is a place for the people in her town to gather, cool off, take yoga, look at art, and just chill. Check out our first & second chats here. All images used with permission. This episode was sponsored…

Episode 560: Listen as I chat with Kristine Hardeberg, art historian, author, teacher, influencer about her latest book, Art History for Everyone. [Affiliate link alert] It makes art history relevant to the hoi polloi. I totally dig this!! Check out her art stories on YouTube!! Rapimento di Proserpina, Bernini Glassblåseren (The Glass Blower) by st…

Episode 559: Alec & I continue our art and philosophy conversation. [You can listen to part one here, if you missed it.] We talk for about an hour about philosophy, magic, representation, and…. art made with elephant dung. Always an insightful perspective. Alec performing his magical trickery on the streets of London. Languages of Art by Nelson Goo…

Episode 558: Listen as I chat with Spanish painter, muralist artist, fashion designer, & influencer, Jonay Di Ragno. I met Jonay at a group exhibition that he was in, in Charlotte. He was so FAB, I knew I had to have him on the pod. We talk about what inspires him, why he doesn’t limit himself to one thing…and how he juggles it all. “Your presence …

Episode 557: Today I talk to Marta Dominguez, sculptor in Spain. She is an engineer, by trade and she does these unique sculptures with NEWSPAPERS! I fell in love with her Alter-Ego Cows online & knew I had to have her on to chat. She is also a member of the No Name Collective Gallery. This episode is brought to you by: All images used with permisi…

Episode 556: Today I talk to Connecticut poet and filmmaker, Alessandro Andriulli about his Open Letter project. Alessandro suffered a childhood trauma and is taking back his power with this film. He is also empowering other victims. The film short is his poetry, choreography & dance with the Studio 860 dance company. Alessandro is still raising fu…

Episode 555: Today I have John Sewall the CEO of Cosimo Art, the UK based online gallery whose aim is to make art approachable, affordable and accessible. It is inspired by Cosimo de Medici, patron of the Renaissance. #art, #artgallery, #onlineartgallery, #ukartgallery, #cosimoart, #fineart, #artchat, #artbusiness, #ceo, #johnsewall, #artpodcast, #…

Episode 554: Today I talk to London magician Alec Schulz. He practices vegan magic…the kind made from tofu, of course. Alec is also studying for a ph.D in philosophy, We get pretty deep into perception, illusion, representation & how this applies to art. If you dig this, be sure to stay tuned for part 2. All images used with permission. This episod…

Episode 553: Today I chat with Author, Speaker, and Gene Wilder biographer, Brian Scott Mednick. Every quarter or so, we talk movies and stars…not necessarily current movies, but GOOD movies. Today we chat about Paul Newman, Liam Neeson, Barbara Streisand, and Mickey Rooney. This site uses affiliate links. When you purchase, I receive a commission.…

Episode 552: Today I talk to photographer, speaker, and veteran, Jason Matias. We cover lots of things, including: why he became an artist, how he became an artist, how he makes money as an artist and how he can help you make money from your art. I discovered Jason from his Ted X Talk, Beautiful Things That are Gone. Check it out! Multnomah Falls D…

Episode 551: Listen as I chat with Amanda Uribe, owner of the Latchkey Gallery about the After Eden group exhibition. Curator, Molly Davy was supposed to join us, but she had a conflict. Amanda held it well by herself. This show goes until July 27th, 2023. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen as I chat…

Episode 550: She’s a muralist…She’s a painter… She’s a teacher. Bree Stallings has done two residencies since we last spoke, before CoVid. One in Ireland and one in France. She talks about her travels and using art to transform her pain; such that when you acquire one of the pieces from her current exhibition, wrought in fire, you now possess a pie…

Episode 549: Today I talk to painter Daniella Norton…all the way in the UK. [In Brighton]. I found Daniella on Instagram. She’s fabulous! She’s got a sort of abstract/surrealist style…with a bit of realism mixed in. She takes influences and inspiration from travel, books, and art history for her pieces. All images used with permission. This episode…

Episode 549: Listen to my chat with American painter in Ireland, Lee Welch. Lee has exhibited his paintings in the Hugh Lane gallery. I was able to see one of his pieces here in the states with his mom. He’s got a fabulous style! Check out his Insta. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to my chat with…

Episode 548: Check out my chat with West Coast Art Consultant, Margaret Danielak. She tells how she got into the career and how artists can sell their art. You definitely don’t want to miss this! Golden Trees of the Southwest by Robert G. Stevens Summer’s Blush, Linda French #art, #artchat, #artpodcast, #margaretdanielak, #artcareer, #artconsultant…

Episode 549: I met Swedish painter, Mattledo on Instagram. He was a pretty early follower of my podcast and I LOVED his art. It took me a while to convince him to come on the show. [He was nervous about his English: but seriously, he does GREAT!!] He talks about what it’s like in Sweden, creating, and his inspirations. All images used with permissi…

Episode 547: Today I talk to NC ceramicist and sculptor, Allison Luce. I met Allison at The Garden of Earthly Delights exhibition at the Lexicon Gallery, where I saw her beautiful flowers. I knew I had to get her on the pod. She talks about her background in art and how she came to be a sculptor, her inspirations, and her process. #art, #allisonluc…

Epidsode 546: Today I chat with Chicago artist, Leah Gardner. Leah started painting during the pandemic, after she was laid off from her job in marketing. It’s a very inspirational story about putting in the work, learning the skills and creating a thriving business out of necessity in uncertain times. #art, #artist, #artlife, #artpodcast, #artbusi…

Episode 545: Today I talk to Serbian artist, Dr. Radmila Urosevic. She lives in Paris, but I caught her on holiday in Serbia at her parents house. She just got her doctorate in Visual Arts last month! She talks about her maps, her jewelry she makes with acrylic paint, and her French blog Peinture Space. #art, #artist, #artlife, #artpodcast, #acryli…

Episode 546: A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going to the Synchronicity exhibition at the Carillon Tower. It featured painter Stephanie Neeley and photographer, Stephanie W. Tomey. It was curated by Larry Elder. Their works just played so well off of each other. I was able to catch Stephanie W. Tomey to talk about it. All images used with per…

Episode 543: Today I chat with Peruvian artist, Gonzalo Hernandez and Natalie Kates, of Kates-Ferri Projects. We talk about the We Will Have to Tear Down These Walls exhibition, which investigates labor and the Capitalist’s impact on society. It goes until May 20, 2023. See it while you can. My listeners get a discount if you mention me!!!!! All im…

Episode 542: Listen as I chat with illustrator and designer, Adam G. He calls his design Messy Mod, short for “Messy Modernism.” He is co-founder at TRUF Creative, an LA design studio which is known for branding, visual identity, and illustration. He loves Miro, geometry, patterns, and all things design. All images used with permission. This episod…

Episode 541: Today I chat with Charlotte Expressionist painter, Kelly Tarasovitch. Kelly goes to my church and was commissioned to do a painting for Palm Sunday. When I heard her present her painting to the congregation. I knew I had to have her on the podcast. This episode is brought to you by: The post My chat with Expressionist painter, Kelly Ta…

Episode 540: Today I chat with Charlotte entrepreneur and ArtPop Street Gallery founder, Wendy Hickey. She transformed a career selling billboards into fine art, literally turning our streets into a gallery and featuring local art on billboards and signal boxes and supporting artists, as well. I talked to her in Episode 116, when she was starting, …

Episode 539: Listen as I chat with Dr. Terry Glaspey, author of books like 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know and Finding God Through the Arts. His books are much needed. He believes art can enrich any life and he is working hard to bring it to the masses…even people who might not think they need it. Van Gogh, Starry Night Over the Rhône 1…

Episode 540: Today I talk to photographer and super realist painter, Phil Bower [No relation to Steven Bowers from a few episodes ago]. Phil reached out to me from the UK after I had featured him in my Coup de Coeurs. He’s a fabulous Mod artist. He’s also in the Saatchi gallery. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: Th…

Episode 538: Listen as I chat with Italian figurative photographer, Anna Ferrara…all the way in Italy…. about her photographs and her inspirations. She takes me into her portrait studio where she explores the topic of solitude, finding it interesting how some find freedom in it and others find restriction. Her pictures seem to tell a story and you …

Episode 537: Seasoned gallery director and new gallery owner, Cassandra Richardson talks about opening the Lexicon Gallery and her inaugural exhibition, The Garden of Earthly Delights, which she has been planning for 21 years. We talk for over an hour. It was such a great [and valuable] conversation that I didn’t cut anything out. Just a few highli…

Brooke and Lulu discuss Brooke’s pick, Andy Warhol’s Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. This is a part of his Reigning Queens series, which includes 4 ruling queens at the time: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, Queen Beatrix of Netherlands, Queen Margrethe II of Den…

Episode 536: Today I talk to L.A. photographer, Steven Bower about his new project: taking pictures of the people who live on Skid Row. He talks about the people he met, which includes a very enterprising homeless population, how he was promised protection by a gang member, and why they feel forgotten. All images used with permission. This episode …