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What does it take to be a professional artist? Park West Gallery’s Morris Shapiro wants to know, so he’s interviewing some of today’s most popular visual artists. “Behind the Artist” shares candid conversations in which artists tell real stories about their upbringings, their careers, and the creative inspiration behind their work. Art lovers and collectors alike will love this authentic look at what it takes to create and thrive in the contemporary art world. You can also watch Park West's artists in auction at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery
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What does it take to be a professional artist? Park West Gallery’s Morris Shapiro wants to know, so he’s interviewing some of today’s most popular visual artists. “Behind the Artist” shares candid conversations in which artists tell real stories about their upbringings, their careers, and the creative inspiration behind their work. Art lovers and collectors alike will love this authentic look at what it takes to create and thrive in the contemporary art world. You can also watch Park West's artists in auction at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery
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1 Kre8 and His Uncompromising Dedication to His Life, Work and Goals 41:55
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Growing up as a military child who lived all over the world, Kevin Vigil, known as Kre8, found it difficult to blend in. His life experiences have formed the foundation for the artist he is today, and collectors from all over the world are drawn to his dramatic, interesting paintings. In this episode of the "Behind the Artist" podcast, Kre8 discusses how he's forged his own path in life and in art, the idea behind his name, many of his trials and tribulations on the road to success, and much more!…
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1 Leslie Lew and Her Intriguing Success Story 1:01:37
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Growing up as the daughter of the renowned advertising executive art director Les Hopkins, artist Leslie Lew became steeped in the American ad culture in the 1960s. We are thrilled to have Lew as our featured artist this week on the "Behind the Artist" podcast! She discusses her childhood and how her experiences helped form the base of what she does today, takes us through her years at the Chicago Art Institute and rise to success in New York, talks about her pivotal relationship with artist Andy Warhol, and more!…
Enjoy part 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Csaba Markus. In this episode, Markus and Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro continue their conversation discussing Markus' escape to America, where he lived in his car in California while trying to earn money to bring his family to join him. They then get into discussing his artwork, why he sometimes destroys his paintings, and why he didn't sign his name on his paintings for 15 years!…
Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Csaba Markus. Markus has a larger-than-life personality, and shares with us in this episode his unique story as to why he is who he is. In this discussion with Morris Shapiro, we hear the details of Markus' childhood growing up in Communist Hungary and he reveals the details of his tenacious struggle to escape to America.…
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1 Dominic Pangborn: Paving His Own Path—Part 2 1:06:07
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Enjoy part 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Dominic Pangborn. In this episode, Pangborn and Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro continue their conversation discussing Pangborn's schooling and how his unique tie designs became an overnight success. They then get into talking about his creative process, and Pangborn shares his interesting story about his return to spirituality after a lifetime of religious skepticism.…
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1 Dominic Pangborn: Paving His Own Path—Part 1 1:11:44
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Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Dominic Pangborn. In this episode, Pangborn describes his life growing up in South Korea and his solitary trip to the United States at just 10 years old, where he was adopted into the Pangborn family and became one of 12 children! He then dives into his path that led him to the famed Chicago Art Academy, and what he did to really "wow" his boss at work.…
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1 Duaiv's Spontaneous and Unique Path to Where He Is Now 45:56
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Artist Duaiv is our amazing guest on the "Behind the Artist" podcast this week. In this episode, Duaiv shares some revealing insights into his youth, discusses his path as a classical musician and overall decision to become a painter, talks about meeting Salvador Dali, and much more! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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1 Francois "Fanch" Ledan: A Self-Taught Artist with a Bold Imagination 40:29
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With more than 45 years of experience, Francois "Fanch" Ledan is an amazing self-taught artist who embraces his imagination to create unbelievable interiorscapes and exotic destinations. We’re thrilled to have Fanch as a guest on the “Behind the Artist” podcast to talk about the fascinating road he has traveled to become the artistic star he is today. In this episode, learn about how his first exhibition came about, his adaptation through the years working with mediums from lithography to serigraphy, the number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees he has accumulated, the number of places he has traveled to (over 100), and much more! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
Traveling the world capturing the beauty of historical and cultural landmarks, artist Alexander Chen's paintings depict immense detail that transports his audience into the exciting settings of his paintings. We are thrilled to have Chen as a guest on the "Behind the Artist" podcast. In this episode, Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro catches up with Chen to discuss his journey from China to his extraordinary success as an artist in America, the use of photography in his creative process, his role in contemporary art history, and more! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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1 Peter Nixon and His Lush, Lucid, Elegant, and Consistently Sophisticated Creations—Part 2 50:04
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Enjoy part 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Peter Nixon and Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro. Nixon and Shapiro carry on their conversation from the previous podcast episode by discussing the thought process and details behind developing Nixon’s book. They then get into talking about the art of our contemporary times and how these times are changing. Are we going back to a period of aesthetic appreciation? What are Nixon’s wonder cabinets? What animal did Nixon paint life-size that ended up being over five feet by five feet? Enjoy this candid conversation to find out! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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1 Peter Nixon and His Lush, Lucid, Elegant, and Consistently Sophisticated Creations—Part 1 50:44
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Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this split episode on the "Behind the Artist" podcast with artist Peter Nixon. In this episode, Nixon sat down with Morris Shapiro to discuss when he first realized he was going to be an artist, the evolution of his artistic style, his new series of paintings called Postcards, and more! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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1 Eric Dowdle: The "Puzzle King" With an Unshakable Commitment to his Work 1:01:20
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For over 20 years, artist Eric Dowdle has been exploring and creating–capturing rural landscapes, cityscapes, local people, food and customs from everywhere he travels, and much more. From being crowned "Puzzle King" to developing his hit TV art show, there is not much Eric Dowdle hasn't done! We're thrilled to have him as our guest on this week's episode of the "Behind the Artist" podcast. Dowdle dives into discussing his unshakable commitment to his work and gives us some unique insights into building his world wide products while remaining true to his art. You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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1 Scott Jacobs and His Astonishing Journey—Part 2 39:10
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Enjoy part 2 of 2 of this split episode on the “Behind the Artist” podcast with artist Scott Jacobs. In this episode, Jacobs candidly discusses his near fatal motorcycle accident in 2016 and the difficult road to recovery, his current views about his life and art, and how he came to become one of the most successful fine artist of our time. You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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1 Scott Jacobs and His Astonishing Journey—Part 1 1:06:22
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Enjoy part 1 of 2 of this split episode on the "Behind the Artist" podcast with artist Scott Jacobs. In this episode, we take a look into his astonishing life as he shares some remarkable personal experiences, talks to Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro about his unparalleled success over the last 40 years, and discusses how he was the first artist licensed by Harley Davidson! You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
Guy Harvey is a unique marine wildlife artist, scientist, and conservationist who shares his passion for ocean life through his authentic artwork and merchandise. In this episode of the "Behind the Artist" podcast, we take a dive with Guy Harvey into his vibrant childhood, love of the sea and marine life, and how he continues to blend his passions–art, science and conservation. You can also watch Park West's artists in action at https://m.youtube.com/user/ParkWestGallery…
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