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Art and BS Podcast

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The Art and BS Podcast hosted by James Gearlds. This is the podcast by artists, for artists, and art lovers. James currently lives and works out of Fresno,CA. A resident artist at Broadway Studios in downtown Fresno for the past 5 years. Accompanied by 20 years of art experience, he talks to the artist in a manner only fellow artist can.The goal of this podcast is to provide insight into established, as well as up and coming artists. Unedited, raw and uncut, our goal can be summed up in one word "Authenticity". https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast // IG @artandbspodcast
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Episodes

097 - "Having a Daughter Changed My Paintings" feat. Amanda Greive

Amanda Greive is in the building, and she came to pod. Amanda provides insight into a few paintings from her robust portfolio. We get a chance to learn about the creativity that comes from the women in her family, some of her artistic mentors, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can check her out on IG @amanda_greive or at https://amandagreive.com/

Jul 12, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 97

096 - "From Belarus to Boston" feat. Dina Brodsky

This week we have the Duchess of Drawings, Dina Brodsky on the podcast. You may be familiar with her artwork, she creates beautiful trees, delicate birds, not to mention subtle stunning tondo landscape paintings. We get a chance to hear about her love for authors, Irish Punk Rock bands, the difference between her children’s personalizes, podcasting, saving lives with Art, and much more. You can catch Dina on instagram @dinabrodsky she also has a super sleek website over at dinabrodsky.com

Jul 05, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 96

095 - "Visual Solutions For Each Painting" feat. Mary Chiaramonte

Back on time! This week we have Mary Chiaramonte calling in from the great state of VA. We get a chance to hear about her early memories of art, entering various competitions, switching from oils painting to acrylic paint for health reasons. Mary also shares stories of getting hit by Natural Disasters at home and while out on the town, her favorite authors, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can check out more of her work on the web https://www.merrysee.com also give her follow on IG @mary.chi...

Jun 28, 20212 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 95

094 - "Opening up Avenues" feat. Floyd Sanchez & Brett Webb

On this episode of we have 2 returning guests, Floyd Sanchez and Brett Webb came to Broadway Studios to record an episode. Having so much to catch up on and cover, the guys chat about Muay Thai, Graphic Design Week, evolutions in parenting, upcoming projects, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can catch the guys on IG Floyd @fdotsanchez / @oso.y.que and Brett Webb’s current venture @spraystreetdotcom

Jun 23, 20211 hr 51 minSeason 1Ep. 94

093 - "$500 Episodes" feat. John Dalton

This week on this Art & BS Podcast we have Art Podcasting Titan John Dalton, host of John Dalton Gently Does it. Direct from Ireland, James grossly underestimated the price of an international phone call hence the title of this episode… We get a chance to hear about John’s love for Gardening, the inspiration behind some of his books, Vegan lifestyle, as well as the usual Art and BS. check out John Dalton on the web at johndalton.me You can get to his podcast, books, plus the other stuff he h...

Jun 07, 20212 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 93

092 - "Yellow Cake With Chocolate Icing" feat. Clayton Singleton

On episode 092 of the Art and BS podcast we have an episode dropping on the guest’s birthday! Clayton Singleton times in from the great city of Norfolk,VA. We get a chance to hear about past exhibitions, the importance of art competitions, comfort food, bad teachers, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can check Clayton out on IG @claytonsingletonartist

May 31, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 92

091 - "Parameters of Style" feat. Ewok.MSK.HM.AWR

On this episode we have Graffiti Legend Ewok.MSK.HM.AWR on the podcast. However, James starts this episode off with a breakdown of his birthday, trip to the Haggin Museum, and some Highkey BS. The Ewok interview starts at (32:11) we get a chance to hear about his current works, miscellaneous graf stories, fond Life Sucks Die memories, new ventures, as well as the usual Art and BS you can follow him on Instagram @ewokmskhm also stay up to date with all the freshest goods @internationalreptilianma...

May 24, 20212 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 91

090 - "Putting Images Together" feat. Gerald Van Scyoc

This week on the Art and BS Podcast we have Gerald Van Scyoc calling in from the Buckeye State. We get a chance to learn about his roots in Graphic Design, working for Newspapers, his drawing and painting practices, dark musical tastes, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can find him on instagram @van.scyoc

May 17, 20211 hr 51 minSeason 1Ep. 90

089 - "Spot Check" feat. Vicken Massoyan

This week we have returning guest Vicken Massoyan on the show. The guys get a chance to catch up, talk about Vicken’s paintings, healthy lifestyle, upcoming art shows, as well as the usual Art and BS. Follow the Big Homie on IG @vickenmassoyan

May 03, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 89

088 - "Colleagues"

James is back this week with another solo episode for your headtop's. We get a chance to talk about painting, preparing surfaces, the importance or transfer drawing, James dislike for Jail themed TV shows, as well as the usual Art and BS. Follow us on IG @artandbspodcast

Apr 28, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 88

087 - "All Dogs Go To Heaven"

On episode 087 of the Art and BS podcast we pay homage to another great artist that we have lost during this time DMX. James also covers what he has been up to behind the scenes, current events, and the usual Art and BS.

Apr 12, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 87

086 - "Museum Talk" feat. Susan Obert

Supreme Deluxe Edition! On this episode of the Art and BS Podcast we have the honor and pleasure of having Susan Obert. Deputy Director of the Haggin Museum located in Stockton,CA. We get a chance to hear about her memories of Monet, King Tut’s originals run to California, working in a fine arts Institution, Jean-Leon Gerome paintings, concert stories, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out the Haggin Museum on IG @HagginMuseum but more importantly if you’re in California check out their out...

Apr 05, 20212 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 86

085 - "Cultural Influence" feat. Alicia Lisa Brown

This week our guest Alicia Lisa Brown taps into the podcast, from Florida. We get a chance to talk about her paintings, music, Jamaican patties, and the usual Art and BS. Check out more of her work on IG @alicialisabrown

Mar 29, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 85

084 - "Rumi & World of Warcraft" feat. Erin Milan

On episode 084 Erin Milan calls in to the podcast from the great state of Colorado. We get a chance to talk about her artistic process, the subjects in her paintings, love for World of Warcraft, various accolades, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check her out on IG @erinmilanart after you follow her, let us know what your favorite part of the interview is in the comments over on @artandbspodcast on in the review section of your favorite streaming platform.

Mar 23, 20212 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 84

083 - "Fun With Ceramics" feat. Racquelle Justo

Racquelle Justo returns to the podcast to catch up, we get a chance to hear more about what she’s been learning in sculpture with ceramics, getting back into oil painting, the joy behind her digital illustrations, and Happy Lil Earthlings projects, as well as the usual Art & BS. Follow her on IG @theartofracquelle then hit us with the follow @artandbspodcast

Mar 17, 20212 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 83

082 - "Them Edges Tho" feat. Monica Ikegwu

Monica Ikegwu joins us on this episode, tapping in from Baltimore, MD. We get a chance to talk about her painting process, her musical tastes, we also get a chance to learn more about her work, Nigerian food, James gets in his bag and goes on a few rants, and the usual Art and BS. Check out Monica's work on Instagram @monica165 after you shoot her the follow, hop over to @artandbspodcast and let us know what you think in the comments.

Mar 11, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 82

081 - "Know where your energy is going" feat. Mikayla Guitierrez

On today’s episode we have Mikayla Gutuierrez returning to the show. She talks about maintaining mental health during the pandemic, the importance of creative community, going from apprenticeship to working tattooist, murals, vegan recipes, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check her out on IG @mikaylamgutierrez and after you follow her hit us on IG in the comments and let us know what you think of the interview @artandbspodcast.

Mar 08, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 81

080 - "Do Some Research" feat. Adrianna Alejo Sorondo aka BooBoo

Back for another drop this week, we have returning guest Adrianna Alejo Sorondo aka BooBoo calling in from San Francisco, Ca. We get a chance to catch up her latest creations, the most important being a brand new baby! BooBoo is no stranger to the podcast, we have an informal discussion about her current working practice, acquired residencies, having a dope partner, and the usual Art and BS. We encourage you to peep her work and follow the fam on IG @BooBooAdrianna then shoot the podcast a follo...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 80

079 - "The Message Behind it" feat. Madelyn Sneed-Grays

March is here and we are starting off with full steam. This week we have artist Madelyn Sneed-Grays calling in from Texas. We get a chance to talk about various paintings, traveling to France and Japan, her artistic process, some of her favorite painters, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check her out on IG @artworkbymadelyn or on the web at artbymadelyn.com Don't forget to shoot us the follow on IG @artandbspodcast, and if you're on Apple please leave a review, we are fighting the algorithms to...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 79

078 - "Black History Month Finale" feat. Chris Davis

In an attempt to undo all the progress we have made during the past month, Art and BS Alumni Chris Davis returns to the show. Joining to wrap up Black History Month. On this episode, we also cover the best and worst Valentine's Day gifts, current events, navigating during February, music, Eva Mendez, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out Chris on instagram @benchristoph then follow us @artandbspodcast

Feb 27, 20212 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 78

077 - "Uncomfortable Conversations" feat. Michael Coppage

Continuing our run of Black History & BS, we have Michael Coppage joining the podcast today. Another multidisciplinary artist, we get a chance to cover his current body of work “American Plus”, his love for hip hop, upcoming TED talk, Black History Month, as well as the usual Art and BS. check him out on IG @prosper_jones_

Feb 22, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 77

076 - "Community Mindset" feat. Dr.Fahamu Pecou

Back for another episode of Black History in modern times. We have Dr.Famahu Pecou joining us to talk about a variety of topics, including but not limited to: the conception of this “Famahu Pecou is the shit” campaign, to the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta, the importance of having a community based mindset, as well as Black History Month in it’s current state. You can check out his work on instagram @fahamupecou or fahamupecouart.com also you peep ADAMA adamatl.org don’t forget to follo...

Feb 21, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 76

075 - "God Body" feat. Patrick Dougher

This week we have a multidisciplinary artist Patrick Dougher calling in from Brooklyn, NY. We get a chance to talk about his sculptures, time playing music in bands, painting, collage, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out our guest on IG @patrickdougher

Feb 18, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 75

074 - "Level of Realism" feat. O'Neil Scott

Back for another episode permeating with melanin. Black History Month is on and popping, O'niel Scott calls in this week! We cover painting practices, the meaning behind various paintings of his, experiences with Solo Exhibitions, fine art publications, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out our guest on instagram @oneilscott then hit us with a follow @artandbspodcast. Enjoy.

Feb 12, 20212 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 74

073 - "Inspiration Beside My Easel" feat. Russell Harris

For the first week of our Black History Month Experience, we have fine artist Russell Harris calling in from the Windy City. James gets a chance to pick the brain of one of his favorite contemporary painters. As such we get a chance to learn about making Flemish Medium, various art shows, his artistic mentors, alla prima painting, Russell’s favorite Denzel movies, as well as the usual Art and BS. Follow our guest on IG @Russell_Harris then hit us with the follow @artandbspodcast

Feb 01, 20212 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 73

072 - "The Value Scale" feat. Rachel Dolezal

Surprise! We’re back for another episode. This time we have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Dolezal. Whom outside of being the focus of a Netflix documentary, massive scrutiny, has a long history with art and still manages to produce sculpture and paintings. We cover things like color theory, some of her favorite painters, seeing European art for the first time, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out her out on IG: @RachelaDolezal also follow us on IG @artandbspodcast

Jan 28, 20211 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 72

071 - "Out In The Woods" feat. Detour.IWS

This week we are joined by Detour. A man who has an extensive history with graffiti, from wall to freights and everything in between. We cover not only his early years, iconic spots, traumatic encounters with the police, politics, aliens, and the usual Art and BS! check out our guest on IG @detour707 then follow us @artandbspodcast.

Jan 25, 20213 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 71

070 - "A Rabbit That Hangs With Turtles" feat. Jody Thompson

Happy 2021 MLK Day! This week we have Jody Thompson calling in from the Great State of Tennessee. Since the Titans are out of the playoffs, he was was free to join us. Jody Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom with him to the Podcast. Uncle Jody, or "Unc" as James commonly refers to him, touches on his experiences throughout the years. We cover Jody being a kid when Stokley Charmichael and Martin Luther King Jr. came to Tennessee, his various teachers such as Mario Cooper, Daniel E. ...

Jan 18, 20212 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 70

069 - "Us vs the Wolves" feat. 6Cents

This week we have returning guest 6Cents calling from his art studio, located in Indianapolis,IN. It’s been over 60 episodes since the man graced us with his presence. This time we cover the current events at the capitol. Take a brief stroll down memory lane, James asks questions about the early stages of Indy graffiti. The guys also talk about black exploitation, Cents’ new business ventures and much more! Follow 6Cents on IG @invisible_hometown

Jan 12, 20214 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 69

068 - "Respectfully Disrespectful"

First pod of the year. James does another recap. Calling everyone out along the way...Respectfully, sorta. Follow us on IG @artandbspodcast

Jan 04, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 68
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