Dear Friends, In these tumultuous times, when fear and uncertainty seem to fill the air, how can we remain grounded, positive, and clear-headed enough to accomplish what needs to be done? This is the central question we’ll explore in our upcoming Artist-Errant gathering. We’re honored to welcome Rheam El Ruby as our guest speaker — a child psychologist, clinical counselor, and Sufi mystic. Rheam brings a rare blend of psychological insight and spiritual wisdom to help us understand how to care f...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 46 min
5/19/2025 Artist-Errant Group- SpaciousnessFollow along at home to todays meditative art class on the concept of spaciousness. artisterrant.com Joshgreenart.com
May 22, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Follow along in this meditative art class! 4/14/2025 Artist-Errant Group - Cultivating Unconditional Love In a world as turbulent as ours, it can be exhausting to have our expectations, hopes, fears, and circumstances constantly shaken or broken. The ground keeps shifting—and so many of us are left searching for something steady, something real. This meditative painting session is an invitation to begin cultivating eudaimonia —a form of inner wellness not dependent on external conditions. One of...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 43 min
This is a recording of an event for artisterrant.com . In today's episode, we will be having a dialog on cultivating attention as the foundation of living a good life , drawing from Buddhist and other philosophical traditions. This is an open conversation—everyone is welcome to participate, ask questions, and share insights. First will will give a introduction and definition to attention, then I will invite Dylan Ngan to respond and speak on attention from the Buddhist perspective, then Dylan wi...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 50 min
This is a free meditative art class recorded from a live event held by the esoteric art school artisterrant.com . If you would like to take the class, gather whatever art supplies you enjoy working with and a mirror. In this class we explore the concept of acceptance from a spiritual point of view. @spiritual.friends.artisterrant @josh_green_artist joshgreenart.com
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 42 min
In today’s episode, I present a meditation on how to seed beneficial habits. Rheam and I have been doing this meditation together for the past several months and share our results. This meditation completes a group of 4 meditations that would be great for a beginner getting to know themselves with out a big commitment to a meditation practice. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_gr...
Oct 18, 2024•56 min
In today’s episode, I interview theoretical physicist Phd Phillise Tiffeny Todd on her innovative theory bridging the study of Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness. She discusses that consciousness may be a quality of the Quantum Vacuum that shapes and affects the physical reality. Dr. Todd shares her theory on how this could be possible. If you would like to see more of Todd’s work go to her website: Psychicphysics.com Phd Todd’s Youtube Channel @Psychic.Physics Phd Todd’s Instagram @Pyschic.Phy...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In today’s episode, I interviewed actress, author, and spiritual teacher Nancy B. Berggren on her 91 years of wisdom. Nancy expresses her key ideas from her spiritual practice and New Thought techniques. If you would like to study with Nancy she is teaching a course Living Out Loud, 7 Weeks to Uplift Your Life! Sept 9 through Nov 7. Just email her here to sign up for the course: [email protected] Check out Nancy top selling book on Amazon “ To Hell With Aging” https://www.amazon.com/HELL-Agi...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Today’s episode is a live recording of my artist talk at the 92nd st. Y in Manhattan. I am an instructor at 92Y, teaching 6 classes. The talk is titled Self-realization through Artistic Expression. What good is art? Why do we keep doing it? Art Center faculty and painter Josh Green to discuss the purpose behind his painting practice and the benefits art can offer us all. He shares his perspective on the ultimate good in art: self-realization through self-expression. The arts allow us to gain sel...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In today’s episode, I present an experimental meditation I call the Habit-Breaker to psychologist Rheam El-Ruby. This meditation is beneficial for practicing mental flexibility and spontaneity by consciously breaking habits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist...
Jun 26, 2024•38 min
In today’s episode, Kenny and I do the second dialog developing a book I am writing. The title is the Center of Self. This series will show my ideation and creative process on how I develop these core ideas of my studio practice. I am completing the current series of paintings and would like this book to distill my studio practice and the body of work. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s ...
May 29, 2024•53 min
In todays episode I interview artists Christian Pirskanen and Jennifer Janowski on their documentary Flowers for Hope which shows the human perspective of the War in Ukraine. Flowers for Hope on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqqGFTVESuU Portfolio: https://christianpirskanen.com https://jenniferjanowski.com instagram: @jennifrufru @christianpirskanenphoto Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/...
May 22, 2024•51 min
In today’s episode I would like to start a series of dialog around a book I am writing. The title is the Center of Self. This series will show my ideation and creative process on how I develop these core ideas of my studio practice. I am completing the current series of paintings and would like this book to distill my studio practice and the body of work. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh...
May 08, 2024•50 min
In today’s episode, I start the second dialog in the Expanded States of Consciousness series with Amina, host of The Dream World podcast which is ranked as one of the top lucid dreaming podcasts on spotify. I primarily focus on interviewing Amina about her dream life, lucid dreaming techniques, running her dream business and podcast. Connect with Amina and listen to The Dream World podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/62dcN7FG5dSlJg8IKASdzL https://linktr.ee/thedreamworldpodcast Participa...
May 01, 2024•56 min
In today’s episode, I present my version of Yoga Nidra to psychologist Rheam El-Rouby. This meditation is beneficial for deep relaxation, processing emotions, and repairing the body. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist...
Apr 24, 2024•55 min
In this episode, Kenny Jordan and I discuss the exhibition Forever Now curated by Laura Hoptman and her writing on Atemporal art. Kenny and I provide our perspectives on this idea and contribute to the conversation. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist...
Apr 10, 2024•57 min
In todays episode, I begin a new series of dialogs on expanded states of consciousness. The first dialog is with expert Lucid Dreamer and Psychedelic explorer Sara Phinn Huntley. In this episode we define what a lucid dream is, explore Sara's dreams, and discuss the metaphysical implications of lucid dreams. Sara's links: https://www.saraphinn.com Insta @dreamseed_vr https://youtube.com/@DreamseedVR www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ @the_painters_dialectic @josh_green_artist Greenatelier.art...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I respond to the previous episode by expressing the unreality of experience. We show that there is no objective reality to experience. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram @dylan_ngan Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In today’s episode, I present my philosophical perspective on Realness to Artist Kenny Jordan. This perspective has benefited my life in many ways and I am happy to finally share it. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist...
Mar 13, 2024•35 min
In today’s episode, I created a meditation called thought-booking where one records their negative thoughts throughout the day. Supporter of the podcast, Psychologist Rheam El-Rouby also did the thought-booking meditation and shares her experience of if. Philosopher Dylan Ngan, also provides his perspective on our experiment. We found that thoughtbooking made us aware of fears, limiting beliefs, and ego that we were not previously aware of. This meditation allowed us to take action and improve o...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Episode 46: The Taliban Invasion of Afghanistan with Abubaker In today’s episode, I interview 19 year old Abubaker on his experience of the Taliban invasion of Afghanistan. He describes the current situation in Afghanistan, the Taliban and their misinterpretation of the Qur’an, and his hope for how Islam will be viewed in the future. If you would like to send aid to Afghanistan, Abu and I are working to send aid directly to the working children, girls, and families most affected. Contact me at i...
Feb 28, 2024•56 min
This is our first episode recorded live in front of an 80 person audience at the University of West Florida for the group exhibition Table 7: House of Partnerships. Included in the exhibition is co host Kenny Jordan, host Josh Green, Curatorial staff at Ogden Museum Selina Mckane, and ceramic artist Christian Dinh. Together we discuss the importance of care and how it has impacted our studio practice and relationships in the art world. Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Selina Mckane’s Inst...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In today’s episode, we will be having a group discussion with philosopher Dylan Ngan and co host Kenny Jordan in the seventh dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the key to all meditative practice: Concentration. Contraction is fundamental to all meditative and contemplative traditions, as well as becoming a ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we discuss the flax plant that is so essential to painting. Flax oil is used to create oil paint, and its fiber makes canvas. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Jo...
Feb 07, 2024•36 min
In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our sixth dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the mindfulness of sleep. Sleep is just as vital as air and food, but often overlooked in our fast paced culture. Take a moment to reflect on a quarter of your life sleeping. Participate in the podcast...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we expand the idea of the temperature family gray in painting to its limits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram: @crayolasensei Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art ...
Jan 24, 2024•41 min
In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our fifth dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the mindfulness of air and breath. Very rarely do we appreciate the atmosphere or comprehend the power of the breath. In this episode we will discuss how to clean your air, and how to use the breath to...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we expand the idea of the temperature family brown in painting to its limits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Jo...
Jan 03, 2024•59 min
In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our fourth dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the over used term of Mindfulness to discover what it actually signifies. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram: @dylan_ngan Josh’s website: Joshgree...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we expand the idea of the color purple in painting to its limits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram: @crayolasensei Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Inst...
Dec 20, 2023•44 min
