Gregory Mortensen spent 12 years studying painting. It shows. His work has been on the cover of American art Collector magazine a couple of times. He has been in numerous group and solo shows. He has just finished his latest one man show at the Arcadia gallery in New York called – Zion’s Children – […]
Karl James is an Australian artist. For the last 30 years he has been tucked away in regional Whyalla quietly building an impressive body of work. He paints dreamy pictures of gritty subjects like the Ned Kelly story or the Australian soldiers in Gallipoli. He has a strong following in Australia and overseas. He […]
Steven Mannion is an Irish artist and one of the happiest people I know. His work is collected internationally by Hollywood A-listers and musicians. He is also the favorite artist of the current Irish minister of the arts. More importantly than all that, he used to be my neighbor in Dublin. Here is what […]
Alpay Efe is a self taught German artist of Turkish origin. He is a figurative painter and is influenced by the contemporary zeitgeist and pop culture. He is particularly interested in making the process of painting as visible as the end result. He does this using a number of devices including painting photo realistic […]
Dan Price lives in a house the size of a hot tub. His, “Hobbit Hole,” is part of his carefully orchestrated simple lifestyle. He is a pioneer of minimalism and tiny homes. He was blogging before the internet was invented. He is a conservationist, a horticulturist, a musician, a photographer and an artist. Driving […]
The way American artist Mario Robinson treats the people he paints reminds me of Vincent Van Gogh. He highlights the nobility of ordinary people. It’s as if he is saying, “Take a second look, take a third. Can you see how remarkable these people are?” Mario has been named by The Artist’s Magazine, as […]
If you’re involved in creativity you’ll want to listen to this one. Robert Fritz is a best selling author, award-winning filmmaker, composer, and an organizational consultant. He has been developing and leading training’s for the past 25 years. More than 80,000 people in 27 countries have participated in his training’s. Here is what we […]
Michael Foulkrod paints portraits of the pre-Blade Runner era. They are arresting and distinctive. He has also worked as a master decorative and muralist painter to the stars of Hollywood for the last 30 years. His exposure to celebrity and his journey back to figurative painting make for a great conversation. Here is what […]
Part 2 of a great conversation with American artist David Kassan. In this part of the conversation he has some great advice fro young artists and he also talks about the art business. David describes himself as a painter’s painter. I think he is a living master. Here is what we talk about in […]
American artist David Kassan is a living master. He paints contemporary life in a classical way. His years of experience come out in this conversation as he reveals the obstacles he faces, why he paints, and what he had to do for the success he has achieved. Here is what we talk about Why […]
Patreon and Paypal link Alyssa Monks is an American artist. She is highly talented, highly respected and highly successful. In this episode she talks candidly about what real success means to her. How art can help make a connection to our humanness. Her relationships with galleries, and she gives tips for artists that are […]
In this episode I’m chatting with Stuart Fuchs, performing artist, multi-instrumentalist, music educator & workshop facilitator. He specializes in Ukulele, Gypsy Jazz and Classical Guitar, Didjeridoo, and Percussion. He combines meditation and yoga into his approach to playing and teaching and he has some great insights into the creative process and the healing power […]
Graeme Hagan, of The Hagan Brothers, talks to me about what it’s like growing up in a family of painters, how he and his brother Jo work together, and how it’s been for them establishing themselves as contemporary artists. He also covers a lot of the business side of art and the Australian art […]
In part 2 of this podcast with American artist Ali Cavanaugh, she talks about surrendering to the creative process in art and life, parenthood, God, galleries, art factories, and a lot more. Ali knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. […]
Patreon and Paypal link American artist Ali Cavanaugh talks technique, pitfalls, inspiration, business, spirituality, galleries, art school, motherhood, social media and a lot more in our conversation. And she knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. Her paintings have been featured […]
Aidan Killian charged a phone company €300 for hassling him, and they paid it. He insisted a health insurance company repay full costs to is uncle, €25,000, and they paid it. He’s not a barrister or legal whizz, he’s an Irish comedian. He has made it his business to not allow himself to be […]
Kan Kyi Curwen is a 19 year old community organiser and bicycle renegade from Thailand. In a country that loves motor bikes and cars, Kan Kyi is on a mission to educate people on the simple benefits of life on a bike. He organises races, critical mass events, runs a community bike shop and […]
Part 2 of a lovely conversation I had with Australian icon Michael Leunig. A cartoonist for more than 40 years, Michael is also a writer, painter, philosopher and poet. Humble, wise and funny, I felt like I was catching up with an old friend. He has some golden insights into nearly all aspects of […]
I had a lovely conversation with Australian icon Michael Leunig. A cartoonist for more than 40 years, Michael is also a writer, painter, philosopher and poet. Humble, wise and funny, I felt like I was catching up with an old friend. He has some golden insights into nearly all aspects of life. Okay, I’ll stop […]
Not-for-profit advocate, co-founder of The Post Growth Institute, afilliate professor of social science at Southern Oregon University, former exercise physiologist, social justice advocate, and author, Donnie Maclurcan makes Jason Bourne look like a bit of a slacker. This a great conversation. Donnie is passionate about the possibilities for change in the global economy and is well […]
Ashley Longshore is changing the art world one painting at a time. Unapologetically anti gallery, Ashley sells directly to her high profile collectors, sometimes straight from her Instagram account. Her prices start at around $30,000. She is a wonderful mix of savvy business sense, artistic individuality and joy for life. In this fast paced […]
Craniosacral therapist, acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Lynne Kershaw, covers a lot of ground in this information packed conversation. She has a special interest in natural fertility but also talks about health in general and gives some great tips for practitioners. Here is what we talk about in this episode Infertility Vaccination Tanzania A career […]
6482 World Exclusive! Direct from Barry Morgan’s World of Organs, an up close and personal chat with Mr Barry Morgan. Barry is a world famous organist and huge Australian Celebrity. His album, “The touch of you,” is a number one seller. He’s a regular on Australian TV and he’s helped many musical superstars find […]
Ashley Yong ditched her prom to help the homeless. She used the money she had saved for her prom to make 20 care packages which she distributed to homeless people in her home town of Chicago. In our conversation we talk about what made her decide to give up the biggest night of her life […]
I had a great conversation with James O’Callaghan, high performance director for the Irish sailing team and four time Olympic coaching veteran. As well as the inside perspective on competitive sailing James also talks about his move to Spain for a year ago with his wife and two small daughters. He has some tips […]
Part 2 of a great conversation I had with craniosacral therapy legend Mike Boxhall. At 85 he still teaches all over the world and has the work schedule of a man half his age. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about everything from the root causes of disease, to epigenetics, to Hillary Clinton. […]
In this episode I’m talking with award winning Irish artist, Conor Walton. Conor has a distinctive view of the painter as a craftsman and his distain for the notion of art with a capital A, artists, and the art world in general is refreshing. Have a listen to some uniques perspectives from this master […]
Part 1 of a great conversation I had with craniosacral therapy legend Mike Boxhall. At 85 he still teaches all over the world and has the work schedule of a man half his age. In this wide ranging conversation we talk about everything from the root causes of disease, to epigenetics, to Hillary Clinton. […]
There is some craic in everything, that’s how the light gets in. In this episode Cosmic joke Distraction Unhappiness Craniosacral training Seriousness of life Momentum Death Sleep Bedtime Donnie Darko Destiny Worry Fuck it therapy Steel Magnolias Irish recession Joy Regrets Smelling the roses Paradox Maya Noise story Barry Long Living the cosmic joke […]
No more relationship experts, please. If you’re sick of “10 tips to solve . . .” everything in your life, including your love life, watch this. In this episode 10 tips for whatever ails you No more relationship experts, please Become an expert on you Crazy love John Bowlby Blank face experiments Attachment theory […]
