Just Make Art
Episodes
How Cameron Crowe’s Memoir Teaches Artists To Keep Going
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Crowe wrote for Rolling Stone as a teenager, rode alongside the biggest bands of the era, and somehow stayed human enough to turn those years ...
De-Romanticizing Art And What It Gives Back
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Art-making isn’t a vibe. It’s a practice that can feel exhausting, confusing, and sometimes flat-out miserable, yet we still wake up wanting to go...
Cy Twombly And The Beauty Of Contamination In Art
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a replay from Season 1. A single line from Cy Twombly cracks open a huge question for artists: “One must desire the ultimate essence even if...
Make The Art No One Is Asking For with Jeff Musser
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody is asking you to make your art. Jeff Musser thinks that’s exactly why you have to make it anyway.Jeff is a Northern California figurative pai...
Art Friendships That Fuel The Work
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three artists. One exhibition. A decade of friendship that turned into fuel for making braver work. Ty sits down with Vy Ngo and Eric Breish to explor...
What If The Hard Part Is The Point. We Are In A Fight With The Work.
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the hardest days in the studio are not detours, but the path itself? We open up about the real fight behind the work—those sessions where fl...
Jack Whitten, Gimmicks, And The Grind Of Abstraction with Jamele Wright Senior.
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if paint could hold fear, wonder, and the cosmos all at once? That question runs through this conversation with guest host Jamele Wright Sr., whe...
Perspectives on Jack Whitten and the Birth of Abstraction with Jamele Wright, Sr.
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if paint is the vehicle and you are the medium? We dive deep into Jack Whitten’s Notes from the Woodshed with guest host Jamel Wright Sr., trac...
The Fearless Experiment: Q&A on Unconventional Materials & Artist Mindset
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most exciting art materials aren’t on a shelf, but in a scrap bin behind the shop? We dig into the joy and rigor of working with nontrad...
Q&A: Answering your Questions. From Home Studios To Galleries: Real-World Art Career Advice
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to answer your art questions! In this episode we will discuss: how do you keep your practice thriving while navigating space, money, an...
Why I Make Art. Ursula Von Rydingsvard
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A single question can power a lifetime of work: Why do I make art? Ty and Nathan sit with Ursula Von Rydingsvard’s stark and generous answers—wove...
Make More, Fear Less: on Critique, Confidence, and Choosing Meaning. A Candid Studio Conversation at Poolhaus, Day 2.
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee, rain, and a table full of half-built ideas set the stage for a candid deep dive into how artists actually move work forward in our second conv...
The Art of Breakthrough: A Candid Studio Conversation at Poolhaus
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artistic breakthroughs don't happen by accident. They emerge from dedicated practice, willingness to fail, and persistence through periods of fru...
Embrace the Ugly Phase Before Beauty Emerges: Arlene Shechet
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at your work-in-progress and thought it was absolutely hideous? According to acclaimed sculptor Arlene Shechet, that's exact...
Part 4. Breaking down: How to Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz.
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates artists who give up from those who thrive despite rejection? In this fourth installment exploring Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an...
Part 3. Breaking down: How to Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz.
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3. Diving deep into Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist," we explore the transformative journey of learning to think like an artist...
Part 2. Breaking down: How to Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz.
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What transforms raw materials into meaningful art? How do artists develop their unique voice while standing on the shoulders of those who came before ...
Part 1. Breaking down: How to Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz.
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the path to becoming an artist wasn't shrouded in mystery but illuminated by practical wisdom? In this deep dive into Jerry Saltz's ...
Your Work Knows Everything—Are You Listening?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like your artwork knows more than you do? In this intimate, unplanned conversation recorded during a Montana retreat, Ty and Nathan...
Leonardo Drew. Art as Physical Transformation. Part 2
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leonardo Drew invites us into the physical, philosophical, and sometimes painful world of material transformation. Unlike artists who work with found ...
Leonardo Drew. Art as Physical Transformation. Part 1
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The journey from discarded material to transcendent art forms the foundation of our conversation about Leonardo Drew, one of contemporary art's m...
Copy, Steal, and Become: Why Great Artists Take What They Need: Basquiat, David Bowie, Wes Anderson, Sylvia Plath and others.
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Jan 2024. Dive into the provocative world of artistic "theft" as Ty and Nathan explore how creative innovation truly emerges from our i...
A Complete Guide to Artist Residencies.
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what exactly an artist residency is and whether it might be the missing piece in your creative journey? In this comprehensive g...
The Greater the Artist, The Greater the Doubt: Francis Bacon, Van Gogh, Kurt Vonnegut, JD Salinger, Maya Angelou and Charles Bukowski.
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doubt isn't the enemy of artistic greatness—it's the catalyst. Reuniting after two months apart, Ty and Nathan dive into the profound rela...
From Trash to Treasure: Robert Rauschenberg
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a replay from Dec 28th 2023. Just Make Art will be back with a brand new episode on March 20th.What happens when an artist truly under...
Excavating the Soul of Reclaimed Materials
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exploration of art and materials in this interview Nathan Terborg, recorded at his solo exhibition at Galerie Benjamin Eck in Munich. N...
Making Art from Forgotten Materials | Minnesota to Germany | Artist Nathan Terborg.
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine the thrill of witnessing your art travel across oceans for a debut in Europe. Join Nathan Terborg he recounts the exhilarating journey of his ...
David Lynch on Ideas, Meditation and Artistic Freedom.
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the mind could fish for ideas just as easily as one casts a line into the sea? Join us on a voyage into the enigmatic world of the late David ...
From Apathy to Introspection in Art: Lessons from Rick Rubin and Patti Smith
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode explores the importance of creating art for oneself rather than seeking outside validation. Through insights from influential figures like...
Can Embracing Uncertainty Improve Your Art? Notes from Jack Whitten.
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if embracing uncertainty could unlock your artistic potential? Inspired by Jack Whitten’s "Notes from the Woodshed," Nathan Terborg e...
Creating Shared Connections in Our Art. Lessons from Georgia O'Keeffe, Van Gogh and Nick Cave.
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had your Black Friday order turn into a comedy of errors, with just a single tube of paint arriving instead of the anticipated haul? Join us in o...
Artists, Stop Seeking APPROVAL and Focus on Your Craft!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can an artist truly live without creating? Join us as Ty Nathan Clark explores this compelling question and offers an intimate view of his creative jo...
The Emerging Artist Life: Visionary Projects Blayne Planit talks with Ty Nathan Clark
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could social media be the key to unlocking an artist's full potential? Join us for a special episode of Just Make Art as VIsionary Projects co-fo...
Art Inspiration. Things Inspiring Us. Sean Scully, Dana James and Jonathan Todryk.
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is turning 50 the new beginning you've been waiting for? Join us as we explore this exciting milestone and the possibilities it brings for person...
Art & Fear: The Book. Part 3
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we wrap up our exploration of "Art and Fear," where we uncover the tumultuous yet exhilarating path artists navigate. We dive int...
Art & Fear: The Book. Part 2
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if chasing your dreams and confronting your fears are two sides of the same coin? Join us on a journey through the intricate dance of art and fea...
Art & Fear: The Book. Part 1
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if every artist experienced the same fears and hurdles, regardless of their success? Join us as we unpack the timeless wisdom from David Bayles a...
JMA Update. What We have Coming Up and a DeKooning Treat.
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Nathan Clark and Nathan Terborg are taking a moment to reflect and recharge after a whirlwind week filled with residency applications, art making a...
Amy Sillman: Embracing the Unknown: The Art of Improvisation in Studio Practice
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an artist's "unit" of work is rooted in "trouble"? Join us as we explore this fascinating concept through t...
How to Be an Art Nerd, Embrace Curiosity, Self-Educate, and Continue to Grow as an Artist.
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it truly means to be a perpetual student in the world of art, or more simply put, an Art Nerd? We're pulling back the curtain ...
Jeremy Cowart: Capturing Essence Through the Lens of Innovation
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to turn happy accidents into artistic masterpieces? Join us as we sit down with Jeremy Cowart, the visionary photographer known for ...
Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed: 3 Rules to Live By.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the rules you live by are holding you back rather than guiding you? Join us as we dive into the complex relationship between rules, creativity...
Let Her Rip: Helen Frankenthaler A Fearless Pioneer.
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the transformative journey of Helen Frankenthaler (in her own words), a pioneering artist whose mantra "Let Her Rip" symbolizes a f...
Pt 2. Questions about Art Pricing, Experimenting, and Motivation in the Artist Studio.
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on "Just Make Art" as we tackle this age-old dilemma of pricing your art, when to show the world the work you have been experimentin...
Part 1. Answering your Questions about Art Galleries, Art Techniques, Art Business and Art Philosophy.
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this special episode, we respond to our listener's questions. What if you could seamlessly navigate the art world, securing gallery ...
Emerging Artist: Eric Breish- From a Dream to the Art World.
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The intimacy of a personal journey weaves through this episode, with our special guest host who recounts a moment back in 2006 when a dream compelled ...
Louise Bourgeois: Unveiling the Soul: The Alchemy of Art and Healing
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we first encountered the visceral sculptures of Louise Bourgeois, their raw emotion struck us in ways we couldn't articulate. Join Ty Nathan...
Part 2: Distinct and Diverse. A Discussion on the Artists Journey.
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever watched an artist wrestle with their inner demons as they try to capture something ethereal on the canvas? It's this very struggle ...
Part 1: Distinct and Diverse. A Discussion on the Artists Journey.
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the magnetic pull towards the unknown realms of creativity, while the familiar clutches at your sleeves? That's where you&apos...
Unexpected Wins and Hard Lessons: Ty and Nathan Recap the Last 2 Years of Their Art.
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark with Ty and Nathan on a reflective odyssey through the ebbs and flows of our art careers and the burgeoning community of our podcast. The artis...
Embracing the Intense Legacy of Clyfford Still: Authenticity in Abstract Expressionism
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping through the doors of the Clyfford Still Museum, I found myself enveloped in the emotional intensity of an artist who revolutionized Abstract ...
Bringing Childlike Wonder into the Artists Studio.
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secret to infusing your art with the timeless vibrancy of childhood wonder—a theme Aldous Huxley and Madeline L'Engle have both to...
Serving Vision and Mastering Technique through Patience, Courage and Honesty- Hedda Sterne
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the mysteries of artistic mastery with us, as we celebrate the remarkable Hedda Stern, who brought a revolution to the New York Art School and ...
Embracing Your Artistic Voice: A Tribute to Authenticity and Transformation: Marilyn Minter
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself minimizing your own talents because they feel too natural? This episode is a rallying cry for artists everywhere to reclaim their g...
The Intimate Language of Cy Twombly's Artistic Mind
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stood before a work of art, lost in its abstract forms, and felt a story unfolding within you? This episode takes you on a journey into ...
Imitation and Innovation in Art: Navigating the Dance: From Basquiat to Wes Anderson to Sylvia Plath.
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how a brush stroke influenced by the past can paint a future of unique artistic expression? This episode serves as your canvas, guiding ...
Robert Rauschenberg's Insights
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embark with us on a journey through the innovative mind of Robert Rauschenberg, a beacon of artistic evolution. Our conversation weaves through the na...
Unearthing Inspiration in Frustration: An Artist's Perspective: Sonia Boyce
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with harnessing your frustration into a source of creative fuel? As artists, we have been there too. We have found that by acknowle...
Art & Solitude: Feedback and Self-Reflection: Rainer Maria Rilke and Clyfford Still
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the modern age with its immediacy and constant comparison affect artists' work? How does seeking feedback impact their creative process? Joi...
The Path to Artistic Success: Lessons from Langston Hughes and Alice in Wonderland
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the pull of a quote that seems to speak directly to your journey? For us, it’s Langston Hughes' poignant words, "I have...
Demystifying Art: Permission to Fail: Andy Warhol
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the weight of the world’s gaze on your art and ideas? Does it sometimes feel as if every social media like, share, or comment is ...