Pierson’s Podcast

Artist Interview Series | Philip Lawson

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Lawson was born in Bristol, Tennessee in 1967. He earned a  Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Ringling School of Art and Design  ...

Artist Interview Series | Jennifer Klemp

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Klemp's Geometric Series is inspired by the artist’s own  internal inner searching and manifestation. Her recent work taps into  ...

Artist Interview Series | Nick Diomedes

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Diomedes’ interest in music started at an early age. Originally  fascinated with the tactility of playing an instrument, it’s no surpris...

Artist Interview Series | Ryan Greis

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Greis, founder and lead instructor of Drawn Studio, has over 15  years of professional illustration experience. His artwork has appeared &nb...

Artist Interview Series | Paulette B. Wright

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paulette Brinkmann Wright grew up on a farm in northwestern Ohio. Her  favorite thing about farm life was helping her father Paul tend to the &nb...

Artist Interview Series | Sergey Kir

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sergey Kir is a unique and innovative artist who's created his own remarkable, new art style, which was he coined "Conceptivism." An ambitious approac...

Artist Interview Series | Kristi Ponder

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kristi Ponder's Statement:     My artwork focuses on the commonalities that the human race shares, instead of the differences that pull...

Artist Interview Series | Terry Suhre

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Suhre was the Director of Gallery 210 and Research Professor (NTT)  at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He retired from that position ...

Artist Interview Series | F. Kenneth

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

F. Kenneth's Statement:     Although art has been a passion since childhood; I stepped away from it for years and pursued writing, in w...

Artist Interview Series | John Scala

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Scala's Artist Statement  "My images focus on the beautiful scenes of outdoor Long Island. I have a lot of landscape images but also some fl...

Artist Interview Series | Vesna Longton

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vesna Longton is a professional artist with a formal art education and an experimental approach in 3d glass and resin art.     She was ...

Artist Interview Series | Michael Coppage

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Coppage has lived and worked in Cincinnati since 2007. Coppage earned a B.F.A in Sculpture from Memphis College of Art and an M.F.A in Studio ...

Artist Interview Series | Tony Lipps

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Lipps is an artist out of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is married with two sons and resides just outside of Cincinnati. He attended Kent State University...

Artist Interview Series | T Barny

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A native of California with a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, T Barny has been creating sculpture professionally for over 4 decades. Durin...

Artist Interview Series | William R. Probeck

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will is an experienced landscape/horticultural photographer who started shooting B&W/color film in the 70's. He purchased his first camera, Olympu...

Artist Interview Series | Kevin Grass

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Grass is a Florida artist known primarily for his landscapes and series of hyper-realistic figurative paintings that comment upon social issues ...

Artist Interview Series | Xan Blood Walker

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Xan Blood Walker was born in Seattle Washington in the heat of the summer. She learned print photography in high school, and went on to obtain two BFA...

Artist Interview Series | Kate Simon

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Simon is a Louisiana native, now Florida resident where she works as a technical writer during the day and an artist in the evenings.  Kate ...

Artist Interview Series | Bryan Hobein

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Hobein is an artist living and working in Astoria, OR.  He is  currently creating figurative watercolors that conceptually center &nbs...

Artist Interview Series | Ashira Siegel Fox

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashira Siegel Fox was born and raised in Southern California. She  studied media and studio art at Hunter College in New York City though  s...

Artist Interview Series | Kyle Hollingsworth

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle is a self-described creative polymath, who balances her work life between fine art, illustration, and graphic design across all platforms. She’...

Artist Interview Series | Doug Weaver

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Weaver is a real cool guy! He lives in Old North with his wife  and son, where he paints magnificent paintings in his basement. Weaver &nbsp...

Artist Interview Series | Michael Snider

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Snider's Artist Statement:    " To produce artwork that facilitates meaningful and memorable feelings that empower, inspire and retu...

Artist Interview Series | Ronald Olcott

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a long career as a software engineer and serial entrepreneur, Ron is returning to his childhood fascination with photography as an interpretive ...

Artist Interview Series | Gary Kessler

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Kessler is a commercial advertising photographer with over 35 years’ experience in the industry. He has traveled extensively around the world o...

Artist Interview Series | Jasmine Raskas

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jasmine is a self taught artist with a background in science. Her art explores the emergent patterns found in natural growth, form, and collective sys...

Artist Interview Series | Jo Padgett

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jo Padgett is located in Fairborn, OH.  Known for her acrylic paintings.   Jo taught painting for 7 years and is a Charter Member for "...

Artist Interview Series | Deborah Herbert

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah Herbert's Bio:   As a former Visual Arts Educator, consultant and trainer, my  philosophical approach to my art is much the same as ...

Artist Interview Series | Björn Kleemann

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Björn Kleemann's Bio:     I'm a photographer currently based in the Bay Area south of San Francisco. Originally from Germany we have l...

Artist Interview Series | May Chan

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

May Chan's Artist Statement:     Lively, colourful, always cheerful with crazy abundant loud energy.  That's just one side of me.&...

45. Artist Interview Series | Sej Saraiya

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sej Saraiya (b. 1985) is an ethnographic and fine art photographer who  has spent the last several years documenting indigenous cultures. She &nb...

44. Artist Interview Series | Karlana Pedersen

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karlana Pedersen founded, Karlana Pedersen Visual Art &  Photography in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2015,  before relocating her business...

43. Coloring with my daughter

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spending a moment in time talking with my daughter while we do some coloring.

42. Artist Interview Series | Linda Sacketti

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Sacketti's Bio:    Art is an interpretation of reality, not a copy.     I am a self-taught artist.  My medium of p...

41. Artist Interview Series | Rick Berk

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Berk's Bio:     I'm a photographer based in Freeport, Maine, but I'm originally from New  Jersey and spent 21 years living on...

40. Artist Interview Series | Christina Sodano

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Sodano grew up in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, a small beach town with beautiful beaches which inspired her drawing at a young age. Her paren...

39. Artist Interview Series | Carol Boss

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Boss, born and raised in a small town in south-central Missouri, has been a St. Louis resident since 1995. Before fulfilling her dream of becomi...

38. Artist Interview Series | Jason Bly

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Bly resides in Wichita Falls, TX where he is Assistant Professor  of Art at Midwestern State University, teaching painting and drawing &nbs...

37. Artist Interview Series | Randall Smith

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing is as rewarding as someone having an emotional connection to my  art and hanging it in their home. I've always been called to chase my dr...

36. Artist Interview Series | Errymil G. Batol

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Errymil Batol is a self-taught multimedia artist, born in Korea, raised  in the Philippines and is now a Proud American citizen residing in &nbsp...

35. Artist Interview Series | Sarah Megan Jenkins

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Native to Oxford, Mississippi, Sarah Megan Jenkins studied Painting at  Memphis College of art in Tennessee, completing her degree in 2010. &nbsp...

34. Artist Interview Series: Katherine Blackwell

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Blackwell is an artist, ICU nurse, and mom of two creative  torpedos. Painting has been in and out of her life in direct correlation  ...

33. Artist Interview Series | Charo

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My name is Charo and I am a freelance digital illustrator out of Miami  Florida. As I sat down to write this short bio, I asked my friends to &nb...

32. Artist Interview Series | Riyen Helg

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Riyen spends a good portion of his life trenching mud, battling  mosquito's, and avoiding some of the many dangerous creatures down in  the ...

31. Artist Interview Series | Howard Lawrence

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Howard Lawrence first studied art in 1972 and by 1974, Howard stopped creating for  decades. Two years ago Howard picked it up the old drawing pa...

30. Missing or Skipping your most important task and random talk.

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m this episode I talk about missing your most important task and the need to either try an salvage it that day or not skip it the next day. Often ...

29. Enjoying Cheese!

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: Cheese

28. Cold Showers and Chocolate Cookies

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast I talk about the utility of cold showers and the deliciousness of chocolate cookies.

27. Art Talk | A discussion with Limor Dekel

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello True Art Believers!!!     In today's podcast I will be talking with Limor Dekel a fine artist with a passion for painting.  ...

26. Stick to a Schedule but Don’t “Stick” to It!

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the podcast I discuss consistency, adaptation, starting a schedule and sticking to it.

25. Adapt

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to adapt in situations is a highly valued skill. I’m this instance I was talking about being more malleable with your schedule so you can c...

24. Consistently (Unprepared)

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the podcast episode I stumble around the notion of being consistent and it’s importance at achieving personal goals.

23. Mini Rewards

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t be afraid to fail and reward yourself.

22. Apples and Lemons

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lemons are a classic lunch item.

21. 3 Things I Learned Today.

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is tricky even simple things can be complex.

20. The Search for Oranges

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What’s for dinner? Oranges!!!

19. The Search for Bunny Fu Fu

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We journeyed across the vast hallway in search of the legendary bunny fu fu.

18. Meet 25% of your daily goals

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the importance of setting a list of daily goals.

17. Reset for the Next Day

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is always tomorrow, don’t let your lackluster performance for today spread on to the next day, the week, and the month.

16. LEGO’s and Limes

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m this episode we learn about the importance of LEGO’s and Limes.

15. The ABC’s continued (sorta)

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phone kisses and the alphabet.

14. The ABC’s (sorta)

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re learning today.

13. A conversation with Lisa Danko

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’m this episode I have a conversation with Lisa Danko. An amazing person and one of the most positive people I know. I hope you enjoy the conversat...

12. Game Night #1

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A recording of me and my friends playing board games.

11. A Conversation with my Sister

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to my sister about her life and experiences.

10. Cookies!!!

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation about the importance of cookies and the relevance they have in today’s world.

9. Eat that Frog | Do those deadlifts!!!

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A dialogue about the struggles of doing things you don’t want to do.

8. A Conversation with My Father (Full Interview)

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello True Art Believers! In today’s podcast I interview my Dad. Where we talk about portions of his childhood. This is the full interview that I ha...

7. A Conversation with My Father

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An in depth interview with my father and his childhood. Through a technical mistake the first half of this interview was accidentally deleted. Stay tu...

6. I’m going to stumble and fumble my podcasts. Just like a person learning to dance .

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there Art Believers I put this podcast episode out to tell you that I’m going to be struggling the first 100 or so episodes. The. maybe somethin...

5. Warren Buffett could have taught his children to become billionaires

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You should be a mentor to your kids and teach them knowledge that will help them get ahead in life.

4. The power of creating a network early.

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a network with your peers and colleagues is an undervalued commodity. You should be building them up, not breaking them down.

3. I’m grateful today, how about you?

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

www.mattpiersonart.com

2. Warren Buffet could have taught his kids how to become billionaires.

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a rant

1. Eat That Frog

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just some thoughts