American Art Collective
Episodes
Ep. 160 - First Look: Western Art Collector's March Issue
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look Michael Clawson takes us through the March issue of Western Art Collector Magazine! We talk about Mark Maggiori at Legacy Gallery, ...
Ep. 159 - Matt Ryder
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Joining us on this episode is painter Matt Ryder! Matt is a British artist now living and working professionally in Dubai. He ...
Ep. 158 - Celebration of Fine Art, Part 2
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - We return to the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona, for our second of three special episodes recorded at the 10-w...
Ep. 157 - Celebration of Fine Art, Part 1
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Today we head to the enormous white tents in North Scottsdale, the home of Celebration of Fine Art. This 10-week-long art show...
Ep. 156 - James Randle
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Joining us on the show today is painter James Randle, whose paintings of old signs, hotels, motels, roadside attractions and A...
Ep. 155 - Gregory Mortenson
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Painter Gregory Mortenson joins us on the show today to talk about his work, including portraiture, religious paintings and his newest ...
Ep. 153 - First Look: Western Art Collector's February Issue
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's First Look, Michael Clawson teases the February issue of Western Art Collector! We talk cowboys and the Rodeo De Tucson group show at Medic...
Ep. 154 - First Look: American Art Collector's February Issue
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look, Michael Clawson helps dip our toes into the February issue of American Art Collector! Michael walks us through the top 10 Bennett ...
Ep. 152 - Dale Terbush
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us on the show today is landscape painter Dale Terbush, who got his start in the restaurant business before making a big shift ...
Ep. 151 - Sean Cheetham
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we have special guest Sean Cheetham! Raised in San Francisco, Sean takes us through his early life and infl...
Ep. 150 - Thomas Colville
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - Join us for an in-depth look at the historic American fine art market as we talk with special guest Thomas Colville, who has sp...
Ep. 149 - End of Year Special
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recap - Join us for a special end-of-the-year bonus episode as Wendie Martin, co-owner of International Artist Publishing, interviews hosts Michael Cl...
Ep. 148 - Amery Bohling
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us on the show is painter Amery Bohling, who paints scene from all around Arizona and the Southwest. She started her career in ...
Ep. 147 - Jason John
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us on today's episode is painter Jason John. Jason talks with us about how his work has grown and evolved through education, how he represents...
Ep. 145 - First Look: Western Art Collector's January Issue
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's First Look we get the scoop on January's Western Art Collector Magazine! Editor Michael Clawson talks with us about artist Shonto Begay, wh...
Ep. 146 - First Look: American Art Collector's January Issue
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look we look ahead into January's issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Michael Clawson discusses painter Adrienne Stein, a new exhi...
Ep. 144 - Paul Eubanks
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Our guest today is Paul Scott Gallery owner Paul Eubanks, who stops by the show to talk about the state of contemporary art, h...
Ep. 143 - Rebecca Moore
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - On today's episode I talk with Somerville Manning Gallery Director, Rebecca Moore. Rebecca talks about her journey and every da...
Ep. 142 - John Banovich
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Wildlife artist John Banovich joins the podcast today as we talk about painting around the world, dangerous encounters with animals and...
Ep. 141 - Seth Hopkins
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us for a very special episode is Seth Hopkins, executive director at the Booth Western Art Museum. Seth is one one of the most ...
Ep. 139 - First Look: Western Art Collector's December Issue
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look, Michael Clawson gives us a tour of the December issue of Western Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through a beautiful coll...
Ep. 140 - First Look: American Art Collector's December Issue
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this month's First Look, Michael Clawson gives us a tour of the December issue of American Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through feature...
Ep. 138 - Naomi Brown
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us in our studio today is Arizona painter Naomi Brown, who paints landscapes from all around the Southwest. Naomi also talks ab...
Ep. 137 - Derek Penix
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Joining us on today's episode is painter Derek Penix. He joins the program from his magnificent studio in Laguna Beach, Califo...
Ep. 136 - Oil Painters of America: Analog/Digital, Part 2
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Today we have another special episode coming from a live Lunch & Learn panel hosted on October 28, 2022, by the Oil Painters o...
Ep. 135 - Kate Zambrano
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode our guest is Kate Zambrano! Known for her extraordinary, realistic portrait art and figurativ...
Ep. 134 - Oil Painters of America: Analog/Digital, Part 1
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Today we have a special episode coming from a live Lunch & Learn panel hosted on October 21, 2022, by the Oil Painters of Amer...
Ep. 133 - Patricia A. Griffin
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Today's guest is Patricia A. Griffin, an artist known for her contemporary renderings of wildlife. This episode was recorded on Septe...
Ep. 132 - Jesse Lane
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with artist Jesse Lane! Known for his striking colored pencil work, Jesse shares his artistic journ...
Ep. 131 - First Look: American Art Collector's November Issue
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look, we talk with Michael Clawson all about the November issue of American Art Collector magazine! We chat about Alex Katz, Julio Reyes...
Ep. 130 - First Look: Western Art Collector's November Issue
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look, Michael Clawson takes us on a deep dive of the November issue for Western Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through the col...
Ep. 129 - Matt Flint
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Joining us this episode is award winning, wildlife artist, Matt Flint! Matt talks us through his process and his journey as an...
Ep. 128 - Gregory Farah
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - On this episode we get to chat with Gregory Farah! Gregory tells us his origin story and how he found his way back home to Sant...
Ep. 127 - Stuart Fullerton: Oil Painters of America
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On today's show we sit down with treasurer and long time board member of Oil Painters of America, Stuart Fullerton. Stuarts wi...
Ep. 126 - Zienna Brunsted Stewart
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - New Mexico painter Zienna Brunsted Stewart joins the show today to talk about her newest show at Stone Sparrow NYC. Zienna pai...
Ep. 125 - First Look: American Art Collector's October Issue
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look we talk with Michael Clawson about the October issue of American Art Collector magazine. Michael talks with us about the beauty and...
Ep. 124 - First Look: Western Art Collector's October Issue
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look , Executive Editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. We celebrate 10 years o...
Ep. 123 - National Museum of Wildlife Art
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us from the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are Michelle Dickson and Madison Webb, who are fast at wo...
Ep. 122 - Publishers Wendie Martin & Adolfo Castillo: Anniversary Interview
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special - We're presenting a very special anniversary episode today as International Artist Publishing owners Adolfo Castillo and Wendie Martin join ...
Ep. 121 - Howard Post
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Arizona painter Howard Post sits down to speak with us earlier this year from the Prix de West show in Oklahoma City. Howard is one...
Ep. 120 - SWAIA Episodes #2 (Maggie)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - Once again, we are on the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the world-famous Santa Fe Indian Market. This year marks the cen...
Ep. 119 - Tom Petrie
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Tom Petrie is our very special guest on today's show. The prominent energy investor is on the boards of the C.M. Russell Museum and the...
Ep. 118 - Santa Fe Indian Market: Dan Vallo, Jessa Rae Growing Thunder and Karen Clarkson
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - We are on the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the world-famous Santa Fe Indian Market. This year marks the centennial f...
Ep. 117 - Joseph Lorusso
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On this episode we get to sit down with the talented artist Joseph Lorusso! Joseph takes us through his journey and how his It...
Ep. 116 - First Look: American Art Collector's Sept Issue
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the First Look we talk with executive editor Michael Clawson about the upcoming September issue of American Art Collector Magazine!...
Ep. 115 - First Look: Western Art Collector's Sept Issue
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the First Look we sit down with executive editor Michael Clawson and dive into the upcoming September issue of Western Art Collecto...
Ep. 114 - Andy Thomas
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining the show today is painter Andy Thomas, whose powerful images of the Old West have thrilled collectors of all types. Andy talks ...
Ep. 113 - Kelli Folsom
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - This episode we get to talk with artist Kelli Folsom! Kelli walks us through her journey to discovering herself as an artist, ...
Ep. 112 - Bethany Dobson
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - On the show today is Bethany Dobson, director at Debra Force Fine Art in New York City. Bethany takes us into the market of his...
Ep. 111 - Festival of Arts Laguna Beach with Dan Duling
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On this episode we're celebrating 90 years of the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach with pageant scriptwriter, Dan Duling. Dan ...
Ep. 110 - Larry Len Peterson
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Western Art - Author, art insider and C.M. Russell Museum board member Larry Len Peterson joins us on the podcast to discuss the Coeur d'A...
Ep. 109 - First Look: American Art Collector's August issue
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the First Look we talk with executive editor Michael Clawson about the upcoming August issue of American Art Collector Magazine! We...
Ep. 108 - First Look: Western Art Collector's August Issue
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the First Look we sit down with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the August issue of the magazine! Mich...
Ep. 107 - Jhane Myers
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - We step into Hollywood with today's guest as Jhane Myers joins the podcast. Jhane is an artist and a friend of Native American ...
Ep. 106 - Grant Gilsdorf
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with contemporary painter Grant Gilsdorf! We get into the inspiration and sympolism of his exceptio...
Ep. 105 - Olin Tsingine
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - Influential Native American jeweler Olin Tsingine joins the show today as we look forward to Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe...
Ep. 104 - Prix De West: Kyle Polzin & Dan Corazzi
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us on location at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City are painter and returning podcast guest Kyle P...
Ep. 103 - First Look: American Art Collector's July Issue
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the First Look we sit down with executive editor Michael Clawson and dive into the upcoming July issue of American Art Collector ma...
Ep. 102 - First Look: Western Art Collector's July Issue
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this First Look we talk with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the exciting new July issue of the magazine! Michael take...
Ep. 101 - A Very Special 101st Episode
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this very special episode, hosts Michael Clawson and Maggie Cibik look back on 100 episodes of The American Art Collective! They reflect on how i...
Ep. 100 - Jerry Jordan
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - We're in Taos, New Mexico, today to visit the studio of painter Jerry Jordan, who paints the magnificent people and places all around T...
Ep. 99 - Robert Lange
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Joining us from Charleston, South Carolina, is artist Robert Lange, who occupies a fascinating area in the art world. Not only...
Ep. 98 - Brad Kunkle
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Today's guest is one of the top contemporary painters working today, Brad Kunkle. He talks with us about his career, how he fo...
Ep. 97 - Carrie Wild
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining the show for today's episode is contemporary artist Carrie Wild, who also owns Gallery Wild, with locations in Jackson Hole, Wy...
Ep. 96 - First Look: American Art Collector's June Issue
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we celebrate 200 issues of American Art Collector magazine with executive editor Michael Clawson! We talk about the milestones of artists Andre...
Ep. 95 - First Look: Western Art Collector's June Issue
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's First Look we get to talk with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the upcoming June issue of the magazine! Michae...
Ep. 94 - Aviva Lehmann
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - Taking us deep into the auction world, Aviva Lehmann, the director of American art at Heritage Auctions, joins us on the podcas...
Ep. 93 - Catherine Sweeney Singer
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historical Fine Art - Our special guest today is Catherine Sweeney Singer, the director of the American Art Fair, an event running May 13-17 in New Y...
Ep. 92 - Diana Challis - Laguna Beach
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Talking with us today is Diane Challis Davy, the Director/Producer for The Pageant of The Masters! Diane takes us through the ...
Ep. 91 - The Bennetts Return
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Rejoining the show are art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt, the founders of The Bennett Pr...
Ep. 90 - First Look: American Art Collector's May Issue
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Executive editor Michael Clawson talks us through the May issue of the magazine. We talk all about otherworldly art at the Oceanside Museum of Art, wo...
Ep. 89 - First Look: Western Art Collector's May Issue
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the exciting May issue of the magazine. We cover the features like Great In...
Ep. 88 - The Portrait Society
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with Portrait Society of American Chairman, Michael Shane Neal. We discuss the amazing relationship...
Ep. 87 - S.C. Mummert
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - California painter S.C. Mummert joins us for today's show to talk about mid-20th century fashion, design, cowboys and cars—all things...
Ep. 86 - First Look: American Art Collector's April Issue
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Executive editor Michael Clawson takes us through the April issue of the magazine. We welcome the month of April with features like Brian Keeler: On G...
Ep. 85 - First Look: Western Art Collector's April Issue
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the upcoming April issue of the magazine. We cover the exciting features li...
Ep. 84 - Scott Burdick & Susan Lyon
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us on the podcast today are artists Scott Burdick and Susan Lyon, who are top contemporary painters and are also married....
Ep. 83 - Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, Part 2
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - For today's episode we give you interviews with four top artists showing at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in...
Ep. 82 - Mario Robinson
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Mario Robinson sits down with The American Art Collective to discusses how his art career began; how he became a master of wa...
Ep. 81 - Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, Part 1
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - For today's episode we give you interviews with three top artists showing at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Pho...
Ep. 80 - The C.M. Russell Museum
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Joining us on the show today are Christina Horton and Duane Braaten from the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. The museum is...
Ep. 79 - Morgan Samuel Price
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Today we talk with artist Morgan Samuel Price, whose plein air artwork has been collected for many years. Morgan will be hosti...
Ep. 78 - Davison Packard Koenig and Mark Sublette
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - Joining us on the podcast today are Couse-Sharp Historic Site executive director Davison Packard Koenig, and Mark Sublette, aut...
Ep. 77 - Irvin Rodriguez
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Irvin Rodriguez joins us on the show to discuss his careers as a fine artist and illustrator, as well as share insights...
Ep. 76 - Barry Walsh and Paula Baxter
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - Joining us on the podcast today are author Paula Baxter, who specializes in Native American jewelry, and art dealer Barry Walsh...
Ep. 75 - Diana and Ken Ferguson
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Arizona-based artists Diana and Ken Ferguson join us on the show to talk about how they became artists, what inspires them and their ve...
Ep. 74 - First Look: American Art Collector's March Issue
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito takes us through the March issue of the magazine. We bring in spring with the Collector's Foc...
Ep. 73 - First Look: Western Art Collector's March Issue
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the anticipated March issue of the magazine. We dive into Cowgirl Up! at th...
Ep. 72 - JoAnn Peralta
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - JoAnn Peralta talks with us about the approaching Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West, her journey to...
Ep. 71 - Kim Martindale
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - Joining us on the podcast is Kim Martindale, show producer and art dealer. Kim has been producing art shows for 44 years and...
Ep. 70 - Bo Joe
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Native American Art - Jewelry artist Bo Joe joins the show to discuss his presence in the thriving Native American jewelry market, as well as his inv...
Ep. 69 - Michael Duchemin
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Briscoe Western Art Museum president and CEO Michael Duchemin drops by the studio to talk about his long path through the Western art...
Ep. 68 - Mark Sublette
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Medicine Man Gallery owner Mark Sublette talks about his rise within the world of Western and Native American art. A former physician, ...
Ep. 67 - First Look: American Art Collectors February issue
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito guides us through the February 2022 edition of the magazine. We'll talk Taylor Schultek's inc...
Ep. 66 - First Look: Western Art Collector's February Issue
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson talks with us about the exciting February issue of the magazine. We dig into all the hot previe...
Ep. 65 - Eric Bowman
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Oregon painter Eric Bowman joins the show while we were on location in Bluff, Utah. Eric, whose star is rising in Western contemporary ...
Ep. 64 - Dustin Van Wechel
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Colorado wildlife painter Dustin Van Wechel joins us on the podcast as we talk about his path to becoming an artist, his early intere...
Ep. 63 - T. Allen Lawson & Len Chmiel
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Western Art - Two great painters join us today: Wyoming painter T. Allen Lawson and Colorado painter Len Chmiel. Both artists are highly respected by...
Ep. 62 - Mia Bergeron
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary Realism - Artist Mia Bergeron sits down with the American Art Collective to talk about the early years of her career and some of her ...
Ep. 61 - First Look Holiday Special
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special First Look holiday episode, Western Art Collector Executive Editor Michael Clawson and American Art Collector executive editor Rochel...