Send us a Text Message. August 28, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E7 Erin Raedeke; Reimagined Memories Through Painting In S3E7 of the Creative Contemplation Podcast, host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a thoughtful conversation with Washington DC area painter, Erin Raedeke about her beginnings, her international career and the process and creati…

Send us a Text Message. July 30, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E6 Ferrier, Bishop & Van Dyke Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a light-hearted yet insightful conversation with three artists; Jodi Kolker Ferrier, Lindy Bishop and Rachael Van Dyke about their work, their interactions as both colleagues and friends …

Send us a Text Message. June 26, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E5 Kai Samuels-Davis Continued Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur continues her S3E4 conversation with American painter Kai Samuels-Davis about his journey to becoming an artist, his re-discovery of self and how in the process he discovered his own artisti…

Send us a Text Message. May 29, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E4 Kai Samuels-Davis Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has an enlightening conversation with American painter Kai Samuels-Davis about his journey to becoming an artist, his re-discovery of self and how in the process he discovered his own artistic voice. K…

Send us a Text Message. May 13, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E3 Laura Smith Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a very special conversation with British painter Laura Smith about her work, her formative years and the extraordinary training she acquired with some of Britain's most beloved observational painters. Th…

Send us a Text Message. April 3, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E2 Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a delightful conversation with the Italian painter Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco about her painting and printmaking practices and the self-discovery she has gained from her work. Website: ilar…

Send us a Text Message. March 2, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E1 Teresa Oaxaca Returns Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has an engaging conversation with her friend, the classical surrealist painter, Teresa Oaxaca. In this episode, Teresa and Suzanne discuss how to best align your life so that you are engaging in y…

Send us a text December 22, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E10 Stephen Copeland Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a fascinating conversation with writer Stephen Copeland about his latest memoir, In the House of the Rising Sounds published by Resource Publications, which explores the themes of "thin spaces" and the…

Send us a Text Message. November 14, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E9 Franklin White Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur reconnects with one of her most beloved Corcoran School of Art professors, the artist Franklin White. Suzanne and Franklin have a delightful conversation about his solo show, "Franklin White, An Amer…

Send us a Text Message. October 20, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E8 Victoria Browning Wyeth In this very special Halloween themed episode, Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews Victoria Browning Wyeth, the only grandchild of the iconic American artist, Andrew Wyeth. Victoria generously discusses with Suzanne …

Send us a Text Message. October 10, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E7 Daniel Shadbolt Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur has an insightful conversation with British painter Daniel Shadbolt about his formation as an artist, his work and practice and his unending search for the subtle nuances of color and atmosphere in …

Send us a Text Message. August 31, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E6 Dan Finaldi Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews realist painter and arts educator, Daniel "Dan" Finaldi, about his work and life and his decades long friendship with two of his greatest mentors, Lois Dodd and Mel Leipzig. Website: www.danie…

Send us a Text Message. July 6, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E5 David Cheifetz Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews oil painter David Nishita Cheifetz on the development of his career, the role intuition plays in his work and his embrace of and explorations in the nascent worlds of NFTs & AI. Website: david…

Send us a Text Message. May 23, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E4 Mia Bergeron Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur has a delightful and deep conversation with oil painter Mia Bergeron about her classical training and her "shift" into the unique artistic style she has today. Suzanne and Mia discuss the importance of int…

Send us a Text Message. Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur has a discussion with novelist Carrie Callaghan about her work, her development as a writer and what art and writing have in common. Twitter Instagram BIO Carrie Callaghan is a historical fiction writer living in Maryland (US) with her spouse, children, and t…

Send us a Text Message. March 29, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E2 Mel Leipzig Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews realist painter and living legend, Mel Leipzig about his work and training, the famous artists he's known and how the art scene has evolved during his long and productive lifetime. Website: Mel …

Send us a Text Message. February 24, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E1 Jotham Malavé Maldonado Season 2 of the Creative Contemplation podcast returns with a discussion between host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur and Puerto Rican artist Jotham Malavé Maldonado about his work, his formation as an artist and his inspirations. Jotham Malavé Maldonado …

Send us a Text Message. December 18, 2022 Creative Contemplation S1E7 Trisha Adams Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur and contemporary representational painter, Trisha Adams discus her work and her journey to painting as well as outline suggestions for your New Year's Goals that you can implement in 2023 to help make…

Send us a Text Message. November 29, 2022 Creative Contemplation S1E6 Edmond Praybe Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur has an illuminating conversation with oil painter Edmond (“Ed”) Praybe about his work, his training and early influences and how he became the painter he is today. In addition, Ed generously shares h…

Send us a Text Message. October 23, 2022 Creative Contemplation S1E5 Jeff Huntington and Julia Gibb Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews Annapolis based husband and wife artist duo, Jeff Huntington and Julia Gibb. In addition to pursuing their own artistic careers, Jeff and Julia are the founders of the nonp…

Send us a Text Message. September 26, 2022 Creative Contemplation S1E4 Janis Goodman Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews Washington DC oil painter, Fine Arts Professor and TV Arts Commentator on WETA's Around Town, Janis Goodman. Janis and Suzanne discuss what inspires her work, her education and training, …

Send us a Text Message. August 18, 2022 Creative Contemplation S1E3 Kathleen Speranza Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews oil painter Kathleen Speranza about her work, her education and training, and her advice to painters who want to make their work more emotive, Suzanne and Kathleen go deep on discussing …

Send us a Text Message. July 11, 2022 Creative Contemplation S1E2 Shawn Grove Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews potter Shawn Grove about his work, the craft and inspiration behind it, his daily & seasonal studio routines, his lifestyle and philosophy towards art making. Shawn Grove Bio: Born in Allentown,…

Send us a Text Message. Date: June 9,2022 Creative Contemplation S1E1 Teresa Oaxaca In this inaugural launch of the Creative Contemplation podcast, host Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews painter Teresa Oaxaca about her varied creative outlets, her painting practice and her thoughts on creativity. Teresa Oaxaca Bio: Teresa Oaxaca is an American born ar…