Ep. 168 Marisa S. White – Fine Art Photographer, Photomontage
Marissa S. White discusses pancakes, digital art, AI, art festival categories, photomontage, portfolio reviews, process, technology, the compulsion to create, the encouragement she received in her youth from her father, the support of her husband, Surrealism, Magritte, clouds, Carl Sagan, meditation, spirituality, sizes of work, fear, goals, gallery representation, business tips, social media, art scammers, commissions, Art Store Fronts, PX3, contests & awards, exhibitions, and boldness in photography.
Ep. 114 Gundega Stevens – Owner/Curator - G44 Gallery
Gundega talks about growing up surrounded by art, getting her degrees in Art History, interning and working at the Milwaukee Art Museum, opening G44 and the early challenges she faced, moving to the new location in downtown Colorado Springs, thoughts on curation and getting into the zone to curate a show, the evolution of the vision for G44, advice to new collectors, Curate Your Space, advice to Artists on how to approach a gallery and being a story-seller.
Ep. 108 Dan Drossman – Artist, Curator – The Waiting Room Gallery
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Denver Artist and Curator, Dan Drossman. Dan talks about the “alternative art space,” The Waiting Room Gallery, that he has been curating, the catalyst for the Waiting Rooms existence, exhibitions – past, present and future, what he’s learned curating, and we talk about the upcoming exhibition with Roy Nydorf and Michael Dowling.
Ep. 069 Michael Burnett – Curator and Owner of Space Gallery
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Curator and Owner of Space Gallery, Michael Burnett. Burnett talks about moving to Denver from Scotland, opening the original Space Gallery, Space’s evolution, and the business of running a gallery.
Ep. 034 Dean Sobel - Clyfford Still Museum
Wes and Todd talk with Dean Sobel, Director of the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado. Sobel talks about his career before joining the Still Museum, who is Clyfford Still, the artist, was, Abstract Expressionism, how the museum came to be in Denver, and what the future holds for both the Clyfford Still Museum and himself.
Ep. 028 W. Max Thomason - Painter of Realism & Abstraction
Wes and Todd visit with artist and gallerist, W. Max Thomason. They talk about his journey as an artist, the different series he has explored, promotion and pricing, and then we change gears and talk about his gallery, Bitfactory, how it came about, the mission of the gallery, the studios that he runs in conjunction with the gallery, and the business side of having a gallery.
Ep. 015 Peggy Detmers - Sculptor
In this episode, Wes and Todd are in Rapid City, South Dakota, to talk with artist and sculptor, Peggy Detmers.Detmers talks about how she got her start in sculpture, her precognitive dream that foretold the large commission, “Lakota Bison Jump”, she did for actor Kevin Costner’s Dunbar Resort, a resort that never came to fruition…
Ep. 014 John Lopez -International Artist, Sculptor
In this episode, Wes and Todd travel to Lemmon, South Dakota to visit with international artist and sculptor, John Lopez. John talks about how he became a sculptor and how he started his brand of sculpture, “Hybrid Metal Art”…
Ep. 013 Georgia Amar - Master Screen Printer/Oil Painter
In this episode, Wes and Todd spend an afternoon with creative genius, Georgia Amar. It's a lively and philosophical discussion about life, education and art. We also talk about the art scene in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe.
Enjoy learning about this Master Screen Printer, oil painter, stained glass and 3D muralist originally from Morocco.
Ep. 011 Rose Fredrick - Coors Western Art Exhibit
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Rose Fredrick, curator of the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale. Rose talks about the history and significance of the show; her approach to curating; and her relationship with the artists and their work…