American Art Collective
Episodes
Ep. 360 - Winslow Home Watercolors with Ethan Lasser and Christina Michelon from the MFA Boston
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Historic American Art] We're going way back into American art history to talk about Winslow Homer, the great illustrator and fine artist from the lat...
Ep. 359 - First Look: Western Art Collector December Issue
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's episode as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the December 2025 issue of Wes...
Ep. 358 - First Look: American Art Collector December Issue
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the December 2025 issue of American Art Collector, ...
Ep. 357 - Bringing Cities to Life with Mark Laguë
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Our guest is Canadian painter Mark Laguë, whose cityscapes, figurative and still life works have delighted collectors for many...
Ep. 356 - Desert Botanicals with Dyana Hesson
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] The great painter of desert flowers, Dyana Hesson, joins us on the show today to talk about the botanical genre, the plantlife ...
Ep. 355 - Exploring the Golden Age of American Illustration with Judy Goffman Cutler
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Historic American Art] We go deep into the world of American illustration with today's guest, Judy Goffman Cutler, the founder and director of the Na...
Ep. 354 - First Look: Western Art Collector November Issue
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo is the host today as he chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the November 2025 issue of Wester...
Ep. 353 - First Look: American Art Collector November Issue
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the November 2025 issue of American Art Collector...
Ep. 352 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Art Appraisals, with Scott Hale
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode is Scott Hale, owner of Southwest Art Advisory. Scott takes us deep into the world of art appraisals, including how they ar...
Ep. 351 - A Conversation on Norman Rockwell with Stephanie Haboush Plunkett
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Historic American Art] Today's episode could easily have an another title: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Norman Rockwell." We go deep int...
Ep. 350 - First Look: Western Art Collector October Issue
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is the host today as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October 2025 issue of Western ...
Ep. 349 - First Look: American Art Collector October Issue
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the October 2025 issue of American Art Collector, w...
Ep. 348 - Art in Provincetown: Brian Galloway, Director and Owner of William Scott Gallery
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Art] This is the Third of three special episodes dedicated to the arts colony in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Our guest is Brian Gallowa...
Ep. 347 - Pushing the Envelope with Painter Jeremy Winborg
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Painter Jeremy Winborg joins the show to talk about his art, his rising career and his unique style of painting. Host Michael Clawson al...
Ep. 346 - Art in Provincetown: Lesley Marchessault with Provincetown Commons
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Art] This is the second of three special episodes dedicated to the arts colony in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Our guest is Lesley March...
Ep. 345 - Art in Provincetown: Liz Carney, Owner of FourEleven Gallery
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Art] Today we bring you the first of three special episodes dedicated to the arts colony in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Joining us on t...
Ep. 344 - SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] Today we celebrate the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market, which took place August 16 and 17 in New Mexico. We were on the streets of D...
Ep. 343 - First Look: Western Art Collector September Issue
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo is the host today as he chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the September 2025 issue of Weste...
Ep. 342 - First Look: American Art Collector September Issue
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the September 2025 issue of American Art Collecto...
Ep. 341 - Inside the Art Market with Altamira Fine Art owner Jason Williams
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] We recorded today's episode from Main Street in Scottsdale, Arizona, as Jason Williams, owner of Altamira Fine Art, sat down to...
Ep. 340 - Capturing the Desert Southwest with Sean Michael Chavez
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] We recorded in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for this episode with rising Western painter Sean Michael Chavez. Host Michael Clawson chats with t...
Ep. 339 - First Look: Western Art Collector August Issue
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is on the mic chatting with executive editor Michael Clawson about the August 2025 issue of Western Art Colle...
Ep. 338 - First Look: American Art Collector August Issue
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin leads the charge today as she chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the August 2025 issue ...
Ep. 337 - Native American jewelry with Santa Fe Indian Market Artist Keri Ataumbi
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] Joining us on the show for our annual Santa Fe Indian Market preview is jeweler Keri Ataumbi. Keri and host Michael Clawson chat...
Ep. 336 - Casey Parlette and the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] As we mark the opening of the Festival of Arts of Lagna Beach in Southern California, we visit with sculptor, metal fabricator ...
Ep. 335 - Prix de West special episode with guests James Morgan, Sonya Terpening and Brent Cotton
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] We recorded a special episode from the Prix de West exhibition on June 21, 2025, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Okl...
Ep. 334 - First Look: Western Art Collector July 2025 Issue
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Executive editor Michael Clawson joins host and co-publisher Adolfo Castillo as they discuss the July 2025 issue of Western Art Collecto...
Ep. 333 - First Look - American Art Collector July 2025 Issue
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo hosts today's show as he speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli as they dive into the July 202...
Ep. 332 - The Sun Brothers: Logan Maxwell Hagege, Glenn Dean and Josh Elliott
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] We have three special artists joining the show: returning guests Logan Maxwell Hagege and Josh Elliott, and first-time guest Glenn Dean....
Ep. 331 - Matthew Sievers
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Joining us on the show today is painter Matthew Sievers, who recently finished a 10-week run at the Celebration of Fine Art in ...
Ep. 330 - The Bennett Prize Winner: Amy Werntz
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] We have an exclusive episode today as we help announce the winner of The Bennett Prize at the Muskegon Museum of Art. This year...
Ep. 329 - First Look: Western Art Collector June Issue
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Join us as co-publisher Adolfo Castillo interviews executive editor Michael Clawson about the June 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. ...
Ep. 328 - First Look: American Art Collector June Issue
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo is hosting today's show about the June 2025 issue of American Art Collector. He is joined by speci...
Ep. 327 - Thomas "Breeze" Marcus
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] Joining us in our Scottsdale, Arizona, studio for today's episode is Thomas "Breeze" Marcus, an artist with long ties to the art...
Ep. 326 - Kyle Ma
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Recorded from San Antonio, Texas, today's episode features painter Kyle Ma, whose works were recently featured in the Night of ...
Ep. 325 - First Look: Western Art Collector May Issue
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's show with guest Michael Clawson, executive editor of Western Art Collector. They chat about the...
Ep. 324 - First Look: American Art Collector May Issue
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Hosting today's show is co-publisher Wendie Martin, who chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the May 2025 issue of A...
Ep. 323 - Tina Garrett
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] On the show today is painter Tina Garrett, who just finished a successful run at the Celebration of Fine Art Scottsdale. Tina t...
Ep. 322 - Petecia Le Fawnhawk
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Today's show features Petecia Le Fawnhawk, a multi-disciplinary artist from Arizona. Petecia's work includes design, fashion, photograph...
Ep. 321 - First Look: Western Art Collector April Issue
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Here's your rundown on the April 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo chats with executive editor Michael C...
Ep. 320 - First Look: American Art Collector April Issue
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo hosts today's show as he chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the April 2025 issue of A...
Ep. 319 - Special Agent Christopher Dudley with the FBI's Art Crime Team
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] You've seen them on the news, in the history books and certainly in your favorite movies and TV shows—joining us on the podcast today ...
Ep. 318 - Heard Indian Fair & Market 2025
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] For today's episode we visit to the 2025 Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix. Host Michael Clawson drops by the b...
Ep. 317 - Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Today we're talking about the first-ever Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week that will take place March 20-23, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ari...
Ep. 316 - First Look: Western Art Collector March Issue
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] We're talking about one of Western art's busiest months on todays show. Co-publisher Wendie Martin chats with executive editor Michael C...
Ep. 315 - First Look: American Art Collector March Issue
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's show as she chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the March 2025 issue of Am...
Ep. 314 - Heard Museum Shop
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] Join us as we visit the recently remodeled and renovated Heard Museum Shop in Phoenix. We talk to shop director Kelly Gould and ...
Ep. 313 - Kassandra Voyagis with the LA Art Show
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Joining us on the show today is Kassandra Voyagis, the producer and director of the LA Art Show. We chat about the 30th anniver...
Ep. 312 - First Look: Western Art Collector February Issue
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo returns to the show to speak with executive editor Michael Clawson about the February 2025 issue of Western...
Ep. 311 - First Look: American Art Collector February Issue
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Hosting today's episode is co-publisher Adolfo Castillo, who interviews managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the February issue...
Ep. 310 - Maynard Dixon's 150th Birthday with Mark Sublette
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Returning to the show is Arizona art dealer, author and podcaster Mark Sublette. He returns to the show to celebrate the 150th Birthday ...
Ep. 309 - The Best of 2024
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to say goodbye to 2024 as Wendie Martin and Adolfo Castillo host a special year-end podcast to talk about our favorite things from throughout ...
Ep. 308 - First Look: Western Art Collector January Issue
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's show with guest MIchael Clawson, Executive Editor of Western Art Collector. Michael discusses the January 202...
Ep. 307 - First Look: American Art Collector January Issue
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's show with guest Sarah Gianelli, Managing Editor at American Art Collector. They chat about the January 2025, ...
Ep. 306 - The Shape of Power with Karen Lemmey and Tobias Wofford
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's guests, co-curators Karen Lemmey and Tobias Wofford, join us from the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., as they talk...
Ep. 305 - James Gurney
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the podcast (Episode 305) today is the esteemed painter, illustrator and writer James Gurney. Michael Clawson chats with James about his long ...
Ep. 303 - First Look: American Art Collector December Issue
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] On today's First Look of the next issue of American Art Collector (Episode 303), co-publisher Adolfo Castillo chats with managi...
Ep. 304 - First Look: Western Art Collector December Issue
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] On this episode of First Look (Episode 304), co-publisher Adolfo Castillo chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the December...
Ep. 302 - Mavasta Honyouti and Will Riding In
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] Joining us from Santa Fe, New Mexico, are two guests for today's episode: Hopi carver Mavasta Honyouti and Wheelwright Museum cu...
Ep. 301 - LaQuincey Reed
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Sculptor LaQuincey Reed joins us from his Oklahoma City studio. The artist, who is quickly making a name for himself in sculpture circle...
Ep. 300 - Mary Jane Ansell
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Joining us from across the Atlantic Ocean is special guest Mary Jane Ansell, whose works have appeared in American Art Collecto...
Ep. 299 - First Look: Western Art Collector November Issue
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Returning to the podcast is co-publisher Wendie Martin, who speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the November 2024 issue o...
Ep. 298 - First Look: American Art Collector November Issue
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] In today's First Look episode, co-publisher Wendie Martin chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the November 2024 iss...
Ep. 297 - Jeremy Mann
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Painter, photographer and filmmaker Jeremy Mann joins us on the show to talk about his varied and exciting career, as well as h...
Ep. 296 - Morgan Weistling
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] California painter Morgan Weistling joins the show today to talk about his paintings, his earlier career in illustration and his vast ar...
Ep. 295 - First Look: Western Art Collector October Issue
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] Returning to the podcast is Adolfo Castillo, who hosts an enlightening discussion with executive editor Michael Clawson about the Octobe...
Ep. 294 - First Look: American Art Collector October Issue
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Contemporary Realism] Adolfo Castillo is the host of today's episode as he dives into the October issue of American Art Collector with managing edito...
Ep. 293 - C. Michael Dudash
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Painter C. Michael Dudash joins our show today to talk about his artwork, his career in illustration and much more as we dive into his studio and work...
Ep. 292 - Jerry Salinas
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and teacher Jerry Salinas sits down with us for today's show as we talk about life in the desert, working with the next generation of painters ...
Ep. 291 - SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market 2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode was recorded from the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market. We interviewed four artists who were s...
Ep. 290 - Tim Rees
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Popping into our Scottsdale studio today is Tim Rees, whose paintings have risen through the ranks of contemporary realism with exceptional speed. Tim...
Ep. 289 - First Look: Western Art Collector September Issue
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wendie Martin is the host of this Western Art Collector First Look inside the September issue. Joining her as her guest is Michael Clawson, Western Ar...
Ep. 288 - First Look: American Art Collector September Issue
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wendie Martin hosts today's First Look for American Art Collector's September issue. She chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about all of the gr...
Ep. 287 - Ed Natiya
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for this episode with sculptor Ed Natiya. Ed's bronze works, including many large monuments, are a way for the artist ...
Ep. 286 - Mateo Romero
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us for our annual preview of Santa Fe Indian Market is Mateo Romero, a contemporary painter whose works speak to the beauty and history of the...
Ep. 285 - Gina Teichert
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard Gina Teichert's name mentioned many times on this podcast, and now she joins us as a guest to talk about her art career, her inspiration ...
Ep. 284 - Maggie Cibik
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest needs no introduction—it's American Art Collective co-host Maggie Cibik, who drops into today's show for a big announcement. We also t...
Ep. 283 - First Look: Western Art Collector August Issue
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of First Looks for Western Art Collector, co-publisher Adolfo Castillo talks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the August...
Ep. 282 - First Look: American Art Collector August Issue
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of First Looks for American Art Collector, co-publisher Adolfo Castillo talks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the August ...
Ep. 281 - Isabelle Alessandra at Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract painter Isabelle Alessandra joins us for today's episode as we explore her career and studio, as well as her involvement in the Festival of A...
Ep. 280 - Jenny Kimball
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Western Art] We are recording in Santa Fe, New Mexico, today as Jenny Kimball joins the show. Jenny is a co-owner of La Fonda on the Plaza, the 102-y...
Ep. 279 - Cray Bauxmont-Flynn
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[Native American Art] Our guest today is Cray Bauxmont-Flynn, the host of Beyond the Art podcast. Michael Clawson chats with Cray about Native America...
Ep. 278 - Dennis Ziemenski
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the American Art Collective, we talk with renowned artist Dennis Ziemienski. We talk about his early days as an artist, the ebbs an...
Ep. 277 - First Look: American Art Collector July Issue
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of First Looks for American Art Collector, co-publisher Wendie Martin talks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the July issu...
Ep. 276 - First Look: Western Art Collector July Issue
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of First Looks for Western Art Collector, co-publisher Wendie Martin talks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the July iss...
Ep. 275 - Jody and Susan Folwell
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Very special guests on today's show: Jody Folwell and her daughter Susan Folwell. Jody and Susan are two of the most respected Native American potters...
Ep. 274 - Thomas Blackshear Returns
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to the show is Thomas Blackshear II. We recorded this episode at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City during the P...
Ep. 273 - Jeff Moran from John Moran Auctioneers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're going deep into American art, especially California art, with our special guest, Jeff Moran of John Moran Auctioneers. Jeff gives insight into t...
Ep. 272 - Duke Beardsley
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us on today's episode is Denver modernist and cowboy painter Duke Beardsley. Inspired by ranch life in the West, Duke has risen to become one ...
Ep. 271 - Baltimore Museum of Art: Art/Work Women Print Makers of the WPA
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - On this episode, The American Art Collective get a special look into the Baltimore Museum of Art's exhibition: Art/Work Women Pr...
Ep. 270 - Provincetown with Greg Salvatori
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - This episode of the American Art Collective is the third and final installment of our three part series featuring Provincetown, ...
Ep. 269 - Polk Museum of Art: Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we are joined by H. Alexander Rich, Ph.D. Executive Director and Chief Curator at...
Ep. 268 - First Look: American Art Collector June Issue
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of American Art Collective we get the first look at the June issue for American Art Collector magazine! Sarah Gianelli chats with us a...
Ep. 267 - First Look: Western Art Collector June Issue
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of American Art Collective we get the first look at the June Issue for Western Art Collector! Michael Clawson talks with us about the ...
Ep. 266 - Ben Steele
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we chat with artist Ben Steele. Ben takes us on his artist's journey from growing up in W...
Ep. 265 - Lincoln Glenn
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we talk with Douglas Gold and Eli Sterngass, co-founders of Lincoln Glenn Gallery...
Ep. 264 - Debra Force
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
American Fine Art - Joining us from her New York gallery for today's show is Debra Force, owner and president of Debra Force Fine Art. Debra has had a...
Ep. 263 - Provincetown: Marla Rice Owner and Curator of Rice Polak Gallery
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - This episode of the American Art Collective is the second installment of our three part series featuring Provincetown, MA - Amer...
Ep. 262 - First Look: Western Art Collector May Issue
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the American Art Collective we get a First Look into the upcoming May issue of Western Art Collector! Michael Clawson sits down wit...
Ep. 261 - First Look: American Art Collector May Issue
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the American Art Collective we take a First Look into the upcoming May issue of American Art Collector! Sarah Gianelli talks with u...