Contemporary Realism - Joining us on the show today is painter James Randle, whose paintings of old signs, hotels, motels, roadside attractions and Airstream trailers offer a beautiful and nostalgic view out-of-the-way places on American roads. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine.
Feb 02, 2023•43 min
Western Art - Painter Gregory Mortenson joins us on the show today to talk about his work, including portraiture, religious paintings and his newest Western works that call back to his time growing up on a ranch. Gregory was just awarded the Western Art Collector Award of Excellence at the 16th International ARC Salon Competition presented by the Art Renewal Center. International Artist Publishing is a proud media sponsor of this year's salon.
Jan 24, 2023•47 min
On this First Look, Michael Clawson helps dip our toes into the February issue of American Art Collector! Michael walks us through the top 10 Bennett Prize finalists, the A World Within collection at Huntsville Museum of Art, collectors' focus on cityscapes and interiors, the art scene in California, show previews and so much more!
Jan 19, 2023•19 min
On today's First Look, Michael Clawson teases the February issue of Western Art Collector! We talk cowboys and the Rodeo De Tucson group show at Medicine Man Galleries with Mark Sublette, The Painted West show and sale at Legacy Gallery, Jeremy Lipking: Artist Home, the state of the art in California and so much more!
Jan 19, 2023•24 min
Western Art - Joining us on the show today is landscape painter Dale Terbush, who got his start in the restaurant business before making a big shift into the fine art world. Today, Dale's work is known for its dramatic color and beautiful compositions. His work has been described as a cross between Thomas Moran and Maxfield Parrish, a comparison he welcomes since Parrish is one of his favorite artists. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, the only monthly magazine devoted to We...
Jan 17, 2023•50 min
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we have special guest Sean Cheetham! Raised in San Francisco, Sean takes us through his early life and influences in art and finding his voice in his work and in his teaching. He talks about what it was like to be an artist in Los Angeles, his process for creating beautiful alla prima paintings, what he's working on now and so much more!
Jan 10, 2023•43 min
Historical Fine Art - Join us for an in-depth look at the historic American fine art market as we talk with special guest Thomas Colville, who has spent more than 50 years in the art world. Thomas talks with us about how he started collecting and buying art in the 1970s, changes he's seen as the market has developed and shows he's working on for 2023, including the American Art Fair, which takes place May 13-16, 2023, in New York City. The episode is brought to you by American Fine Art Magazine....
Jan 03, 2023•50 min
Recap - Join us for a special end-of-the-year bonus episode as Wendie Martin, co-owner of International Artist Publishing, interviews hosts Michael Clawson and Magie Cibik about their favorite events, episodes and interviews from 2022. They also look ahead into 2023 as the new year comes into view. Ring in the New Year with the American Art Collective!
Dec 29, 2022•30 min
Western Art - Joining us on the show is painter Amery Bohling, who paints scene from all around Arizona and the Southwest. She started her career in illustration and then plein air painting. Today she is recognized for her captivating desert landscapes, as well as imagery of the Grand Canyon. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.
Dec 27, 2022•37 min
Joining us on today's episode is painter Jason John. Jason talks with us about how his work has grown and evolved through education, how he represents psychology and identity within his paintings, his process and teaching at the University of North Florida.
Dec 20, 2022•34 min
On this First Look we look ahead into January's issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Michael Clawson discusses painter Adrienne Stein, a new exhibition inspired by Marsden Hartley at Bates College Museum of Art, the wonders of still life and so much more!
Dec 15, 2022•18 min
On today's First Look we get the scoop on January's Western Art Collector Magazine! Editor Michael Clawson talks with us about artist Shonto Begay, what it takes to make the Million Dollar Club, Doug Hyde, cotemporary art in the west and so much more!
Dec 15, 2022•26 min
Contemporary Realism - Our guest today is Paul Scott Gallery owner Paul Eubanks, who stops by the show to talk about the state of contemporary art, his unique roster of artists and some of the artwork that is coming through his gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today's episode is brought to you by American Art Collector magazine.
Dec 13, 2022•38 min
Historical Fine Art - On today's episode I talk with Somerville Manning Gallery Director, Rebecca Moore. Rebecca talks about her journey and every day life with Somerville Manning, the galleries history celebrating over 40 years, working with collectors, artist and so much more!
Dec 06, 2022•37 min
Western Art - Wildlife artist John Banovich joins the podcast today as we talk about painting around the world, dangerous encounters with animals and the importance of animal conservation. Today's episode is brought to you by Western Art Collector magazine.
Nov 29, 2022•52 min
Western Art - Joining us for a very special episode is Seth Hopkins, executive director at the Booth Western Art Museum. Seth is one one of the most prominent figures in the Western art world and he speaks with us about the Booth Museum, the strength of the market and the importance of museums within the larger art community. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min
On this month's First Look, Michael Clawson gives us a tour of the December issue of American Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through features on Denis Sarazhin, Jane Rosen and husband-and-wife painters Kenny Harris and Judy Nimtz. He also talks about a magnificent collector home feature, the popular special section on figurative art and so much more!
Nov 17, 2022•18 min
On this First Look, Michael Clawson gives us a tour of the December issue of Western Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through a beautiful collector home, features on Edgar Payne and William Herbert "Buck" Dunton, the Art of the Cowboy special section, the holiday-themed Western Gift Guide and so much more!
Nov 17, 2022•23 min
Western Art - Joining us in our studio today is Arizona painter Naomi Brown, who paints landscapes from all around the Southwest. Naomi also talks about how she became an artist, her artistic interests and Joshua Trees, some of her favorite subjects. This issue is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.
Nov 15, 2022•36 min
Contemporary Realism - Joining us on today's episode is painter Derek Penix. He joins the program from his magnificent studio in Laguna Beach, California, as we discuss his career, his painting subjects and much more. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine.
Nov 08, 2022•34 min
Contemporary Realism - Today we have another special episode coming from a live Lunch & Learn panel hosted on October 28, 2022, by the Oil Painters of America. Host Michael Clawson speaks with painters James Crandall and Nancy Crookston about how artists are adapting in the digital age, and what that means for reference gathering, paint supplies, running a studio, marketing and communicating with collectors. This is part two of a two-part series. The OPA event was sponsored by American Art C...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode our guest is Kate Zambrano! Known for her extraordinary, realistic portrait art and figurative works, this California based artist shares with us the benefits of being self-taught, how she uses her background in psychology to connect with her pieces, what she is working on now and what she sees for herself in the future! On today's episode our guest is Kate Zambrano! Known for her extraordinary, realistic portrait art and figurative works, this Californi...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min
Contemporary Realism - Today we have a special episode coming from a live Lunch & Learn panel hosted on October 21, 2022, by the Oil Painters of America. Host Michael Clawson speaks with painters William Schneider and Camille Przewodek about the great traditions of art and how some of them haven't changed in decades, if not centuries. They also look at how art functions in the modern era with technology and innovation right at an artist's fingertips. This is part one of a two-part series. Th...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Western Art - Today's guest is Patricia A. Griffin, an artist known for her contemporary renderings of wildlife. This episode was recorded on September 18, 2022, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, during the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. It is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.
Oct 25, 2022•31 min
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with artist Jesse Lane! Known for his striking colored pencil work, Jesse shares his artistic journey, discussing the themes and messages behind "Immersions: Revelations of The Soul," finding inspiration in dark places and what he hopes to bring to the future!
Oct 18, 2022•52 min
On this First Look, we talk with Michael Clawson all about the November issue of American Art Collector magazine! We chat about Alex Katz, Julio Reyes and Vincent Xeus, we dig into Women Artists of the west, collector's focus on the art of the nude, the Scottsdale Artists' School Beaux Arts and so much more!
Oct 13, 2022•52 min
On this First Look, Michael Clawson takes us on a deep dive of the November issue for Western Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through the collector home of Howard Chambers, an exciting workshop coming up at Broadmoor Galleries featuring Thomas Blackshear, Ezra Tucker and Dean Mitchell, works on paper, miniatures, upcoming previews, events and so much more!
Oct 13, 2022•52 min
Contemporary Realism - Joining us this episode is award winning, wildlife artist, Matt Flint! Matt talks us through his process and his journey as an artist, on how he made his transition from freelance illustrator to painter and explains his fascination with the great outdoors of Wyoming where inspiration strikes in the form of stunning wildlife.
Oct 11, 2022•52 min
Native American Art - On this episode we get to chat with Gregory Farah! Gregory tells us his origin story and how he found his way back home to Santa Fe, how he started FaraHNheight Fine Art, Sovereign and the importance of showcasing emerging contemporary artists!
Oct 04, 2022•58 min
Contemporary Realism - On today's show we sit down with treasurer and long time board member of Oil Painters of America, Stuart Fullerton. Stuarts with us about how he came to his role with OPA and found his voice as an artist. He tells us how OPA helps artists and collectors, changes in the way art is being created and sold, upcoming events and so much more!
Sep 27, 2022•52 min