Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood
Episodes
Interior Landscapes, Still Life Paintings, and the Absence of Curation with John Lee
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does the journey of a responsive painter focused on interior landscapes and still life paintings entail? How do you cultivate an awareness of t...
Discover How to Sell Your Art Online and Grow Your Audience, with Jenni Waldrop
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to sell your art online successfully? Do you need to hire someone else to do it or are there tools and resources out there to empowe...
Paint Brush Care, Techniques, and Q&As with Trekell Art Supplies
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As I’ve been promising, here is my special conversation with Brian Trekell and Courtney Bridges from Trekell Art Supplies. In our conversation, we c...
How to Crush the Inner Critic, Get Over Perfectionism, and Get Out of Your Own Way So You Can Create Your Best Work
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m trying something new on this special episode! I want to tackle some of the common questions that I get from many of my listeners and fellow arti...
Narrative Painting and Discovering Your Artistic Voice, with Gabriela Dellosso
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve heard from many of my fellow artists about the struggle to find their artistic voice. Have you struggled with finding yours? What has helped yo...
Constantly Learning and Refusing to Quit with Figurative Artist, Vonn Sumner
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is it that keeps you going as an artist? Where do you find your “Can-do spirit?” Is it a constant struggle for you to stay motivated and ener...
Enriching Relationships with Fellow Artists, with Karen Offutt
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What has your journey as an artist been like? Have you benefited from rich and vibrant relationships with fellow artists? Or have you struggled to fin...
An Exciting Journey as a Self Taught Artist, with Erin Spencer
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to build a career as a self taught artist? What are the unique challenges and thrilling rewards of forging a path on your own...
Paint Colors, Techniques, Best Practices, and more! Special Q&A Session with Gamblin
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been experimenting with your paint colors lately? Do you have questions about different colors and the best way to mix them? You are in luck!...
Fueling a Passion for Art, with Kelli Vance
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is it that fuels your passion for art? Can you trace your passion back to an early age or is it something that was awakened in you later in life?...
The Ebb and Flow of Art Sales, with Kenny Harris
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you as an artist navigate the ebb and flow of art sales? Is there a method to the madness or is it all guesswork? What lessons have you learned...
The Benefit of Being Part of an Art Community and Taking Risks, with Julie Beck
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The results are in and I am happy to announce the three winners of our art competition. Take a look at the end of this post for images and links for o...
Cityscape and Landscape Art, with Adam Harrison
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does the process of creating cityscape and landscape art entail? How do those artists choose their locations? What does it even look like to crea...
Abstract Painting and the Freedom to Create, with Allison Gildersleeve
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the evolution like for an artist that focuses on abstract painting? How can the work of abstract painting provide additional avenues that enco...
Art Critique, with Melinda Cootsona
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to whether an art critique and come out the other side ready to continue to create? How do you receive criticism and move forward? I...
Figurative Art and Choosing Women as Subjects, with Amber Lia-Kloppel
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How are women represented in figurative art? Can you tell the difference between figurative art created by a woman and a man? What is it about women p...
Mural Art, with Ralph Gilbert
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been involved in creating mural art? Do you know the intricacies and details involved with creating artwork on such a large scale? What ...
From Freelance Artist to Art Instructor, with Jane Davies
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to move from working and earning a living as a freelance artist and begin a career as an art instructor? What impact does that transit...
An Evolving Approach to Selling Art, with Jose Trujillo
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best approach to selling art? Have you found it more effective to be your own advocate or to connect with galleries and agents who promote...
Collage Work & Mixed Media Art, with Lorette Luzajic
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have collage work and other forms of mixed media art been a part of your artistic journey? What influence have different forms of artistic expression ...
Finding the Freedom to Create Your Art, with Lynn Whipple
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle with finding the freedom or giving yourself the permission to create your art? Maybe you try to convince yourself that the work y...
Art and Business, with Katherine Sandoz
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most pressing topics on the minds of many artists these days is the role of art and business. This subject can lead to heated debates about...
Light and Art, with Peter Fiore
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between light and art is a beautiful and nuanced one. You can really tell when an artist has a deep passion and knowledge of how to u...
Symbolic Art, with Noah Buchanan
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Symbolic Art?” Are there certain assumptions and presuppositions that come to mind when you think o...
The Role of An Artist in A New Technological Age, with Frank Lombardo
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With headlines about plans to send people to Mars and other groundbreaking technological accomplishments, do you ever wonder, “What is the role of a...
How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out and More! With Maria Brophy
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Like most artists you’ve probably wondered how you can sell your art at some point along your journey. Some artists pick it up quickly or partner wi...
The Process of Artistic Development, with Sally Strand
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to artistic development? Is it a straight path or are there a number of twists and turns along the...
Graffiti Art, Acrylic Painting, and more with Greg Simkins
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does a creative journey that starts with graffiti art then moves to video game work and then ends up on a smaller scale working with acrylics loo...
The Future of Painting, with Burton Silverman pt. 2
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is the future of painting? How will the next decade of painting stack up given the current trends compared to what’s come before? Is the painti...
Components of “Good Art”, with Burton Silverman pt. 1
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create “Good Art?” Who decides? What elements or components are necessary to deem something good? My guest today is the renow...
The Hard Work of An Artist, with Steve DaLuz
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with putting in the focused and hard work required of you as an artist? You aren’t alone! I’ve struggled with carving out the time...
Narrative Painting, with Nathan Lewis
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to mind when you think of narrative painting? Do you think of a particular painting or a series of paintings? What is it about painting wit...
Oil Painting Questions and Answers, with Gamblin
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have questions about oil painting and the best materials to use? Look no further, it’s here! Robert Gamblin, Mary, and Pete Cole join me to a...
Urban Paintings, with Ehsan Maleki
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what urban paintings out of Tehran might look like? What about the status of the art community in Iran in general? My guest, Eh...
Abstract vs Figurative Art, with Mario Naves
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself in the abstract or figurative art group? Most artists end up in one group or the other, but there some who start in one group and...
Intuitive Painting, with Alan Feltus
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is intuitive painting? How does the intuitive process work? It has been said that the goal of intuitive painting is to allow yourself the space t...
The Path of a Self Taught Artist, with Julian Merrow Smith
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how a self taught artist fares in today’s art scene? Do they have the same difficulties and opportunities as artists who ha...
Art and Play, with Jeremiah Palecek
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to mind when you think of art and play? Do you consider art as a playful act? Imagine how this shift in mindset can bring forth a wide rang...
Art and the Impact of Social Media, with John Wentz
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the impact of social media and the ability to get instant feedback from your audience and fanbase, an important question for artists to consider ...
Discover Your Passion in Life, with Deborah Paris
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you discovered your passion in life? What is that one thing that lights you up like nothing in the world can? Imagine going through life without ...
Finding Your Artistic Voice, with Nancy Gruskin
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Often it can take an artist years to discover their “Artistic voice.” It comes to each artist in a different way, some find it by learning from me...
The Art of Being Present, with Joseph Todorovitch
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does “Being present” mean to you? Do you find that it is easy or difficult to be present in your studio time? With the cacophony of noise and...
Embracing the Unknown, with Lani Irwin
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some artists love to tell a very intentional and direct story with their artwork, and some focus on embracing the unknown. Artist Lani Irwin has a fas...
Art Writer: John Seed
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Seed is an art writer, art and art history professor, and an artist in his own right. In our conversation we discuss his formative experience lea...
Layered Paintings, with Chris Liberti
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always been intrigued by layered paintings. I don’t know if you’ve had that same draw but there is something about the textures and the gro...
Art and Spirituality, with Dozier Bell
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think of art and spirituality, they think of religious art. But what if there was a more subtle approach to art and spirituality that...
Experiencing Artist’s Block, with Jason Cytacki
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled with “Artist’s block?” We’ve all heard about how difficult and frustrating “Writer’s block” can be for an author...
Women Painting Women, with Alia El-Bermani
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why don’t we see more women painting women? The subject of some of the best paintings and sculptures throughout history has been the female form. Ho...
Personal Art, with Julyan Davis
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know that art that you love to make, that personal art that you know won’t sell in galleries? Don’t be discouraged, you aren’t alone! My gue...
Becoming An Artist, with Kami Mendlik
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The public perception of a person's journey toward becoming an artist is usually an ethereal and happy go lucky one. As many of you know, that’...
Tips for Artists (From a Gallery’s Perspective), with Jennifer Farris
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be great to hear inside tips for artists from a gallery’s perspective? Most of my interviews are with artists but I jump at the chance...
Artistic Motivation, with Scott Conary
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is your artistic motivation? Has it always been the same, or has it changed? Artist Scott Conary would say that it has changed over the years. He...
Inspired Art Framework, with Holly Lane
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t stop to consider the artistry involved with the framework that houses paintings. In many cases this is done on purpose, too elabor...
The Impact of an Art Mentor, with Joe Gyurcsak
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you realize the power an art mentor has? They have the ability to guide and shape the next generation of artist. Unfortunately, this relationship i...
Passion for Art, with Rey Bustos
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you meet someone who is passionate about a subject it can be contagious, whether you like the subject or not. But it takes a unique individual to...
Breaking the Mold, with Robert Chiarito
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you just need to shake things up. Routine and patterns can foster complacency and stifle creativity. My guest Robert Chiarito lives to chang...
Observational Art and Invented Imagery, with Langdon Quin
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I had the wonderful privilege of sitting down with renowned artist and educator Langdon Quin. We discussed his work with observational art and invente...
Painting in Gouache, with Phyllis Shafer
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Phyllis Schafer. You might remember her being mentioned from the interview I conducted with Parker Stremmel. Phyllis is represented ...
Mathematics and Art, with Michael Schultheis
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you are anything like me, you might find math to be an intimidating subject. But math and art have had a harmonious relationship for hundreds of ye...
Incremental Change, with Deborah Zlotsky
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Incremental change isn’t sexy. Big changes and bold moves get all the attention and headlines. But most of the world revolves around this slow but s...
Artistic Inspiration, with Ginnie Gardiner
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are a multitude of factors that contribute to crafting your personality. The familiar debate of nature versus nurture comes to mind. Just as the...
Thriving as a Self Taught Artist, with Kirstine Reiner Hansen
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kirstine Reiner Hansen is an artist with a vibrant story. On this episode of Savvy Painter, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Kirstine to discu...
Good Habits Maximize Creativity, with Emily Leonard
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
No one has a perfect story. Light and dark, day and night, there seems to be a constant opposite element to contrast our experiences in life. We all h...
Mixed Media Art, with Caren Canier
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed media art refers to a work of art where more than one medium has been employed. "Mixed media" tends to refer to a work of visual art t...
Finding Your Creative Inspiration, with Jennifer Pochinski
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do artists find their creative inspiration? The answer to this question is as unique as each person who asks it. Every artist finds their inspirat...
Synesthesia Art, with Krista Harris
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Synesthesia is a sensation that some people have when one sense is being interpreted by a different one. Some people see a color when a number is ment...
Controversial Art and Sending a Message, with Hannah Yata
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial art is often provocative. The artist wants to make you feel something on a visceral level or they want to challenge the way you think. I...
The Creative Process and the Artist’s Responsibility, with John Brosio
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The creative process works differently for everyone. If you are an artist you know that. It’s even possible that what works for you for some time, i...
Stremmel Gallery Manager, Parker Stremmel
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Parker Stremmel is the Gallery Manager at Stremmel gallery in Reno, Nevada. The gallery opened in 1969 with an outdoor and wildlife emphasis, but by 2...
Figurative Artist Jennifer Balkan
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Balkan didn’t start out to be an artist. She earned a Ph.D in anthropological sociology, but after seeing master paintings in France, Italy...
Chris Leib
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Realist painter Chris Leib’s artistic journey began by way of anthropology and a near-miss with a career in real estate. An apprenticeship with Robe...
An Interview with Gillian Pedersen-Krag
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian Pederson-Krag paints still-lifes and figurative work from her home in New York. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in...
Abstract Painter Brian Rutenberg
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Rutenberg is originally from South Carolina. He received his BFA from the College of Charleston, and his MFA from the School of Visual Arts in N...
Figurative Painter Zoey Frank
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Zoey Frank is a figurative painter from Colorado. She studied at the Juliette Aristides Atelier in Seattle and then went on to get her MFA from the La...
An Interview with Susan Jane Walp
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Jane Walp paints still lifes from her home in Vermont. Her compositions expertly balance silent spaces with a powerful geometry that pulls you i...
Billyo O'Donnell
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Like many artists, Billyo O'Donnell struggled with the decision to pursue art as a vocation. But standing in his boss's office at a Missouri...
Kathleen Speranza: Dancing On The Third Rail
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Speranza is a painter from Massachusetts. She earned her BFA from Boston University and her MFA from Yale. She teaches painting and drawing a...
Trici Venola, Drawing Istanbul
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You are listening to the 100th episode of the Savvy Painter podcast! To commemorate this exciting event, I’ve been working on something special for ...
Abstract Painter Rebecca Crowell
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Crowell creates luscious abstract paintings which are inspired by her travels and memories of places. In this episode, Rebecca and I talk abou...
An Interview with Zaria Forman
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Zaria Forman makes pastel drawings of glaciers and icebergs and the changing landscapes of places like Antarctica, Greenland, and the Maldives. She do...
Symbolist Painter Greg Decker
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Decker is a symbolist painter, living in southern New Mexico. He holds two MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degrees, from Cranbrook Academy of Art (MI) ...
Timothy Horn
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Horn paints rural landscapes around Marin and Sonoma counties in northern California. He fell in love with painting after a chance encounter w...
An Interview with Ann Gale
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ann is a figurative painter based in Seattle. If you are not familiar with her work, you definitely want to spend some time to really look at what she...
Celia Reisman
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Celia Reisman paints suburban landscapes - specifically the neighborhood she has been living in for over 30 years. In this interview discusses he...
SPP Skip Whitcomb
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Skip Whitcomb grew up on a Ranch in Colorado, without much encouragement to pursue art as a vocation. Following his parents advice, he enrolled in col...
An Interview with Plein Air Painter Ray Roberts
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Roberts is a California painter, who paints landscapes and figures both in studio and en plein air. He is best known for his seascapes, figurative...
Kurt Moyer
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Moyer is a landscape painter living in upstate New York. He pulls inspiration from nature, and from studying the master paintings that came befor...
Mark Daniel Nelson
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After a successful career in illustration, Mark Daniel Nelson decided he would be more fulfilled working on his own art. He took his business acumen f...
Martin Campos
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Figurative oil painter Martin Campos describes himself as a late bloomer. He began painting in earnest in his late 20s and didn't go to the Pen...
Bobbie Burgers - Capturing Past, Present, and Future All In One Moment.
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bobbie Burgers is an artist living in Vancouver, Canada. She paints large scale portraits of flowers, but as Bobbie will tell you, these paintings are...
Debra Huse – Plein Air Painting and the Debra Huse Gallery
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Debra is a plein air painter from Southern California. She lives in Orange County where she has a studio and a gallery on Balboa Island.She has been f...
Felicia Forte
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Felicia is a representational artist who paints Alla Prima portraits from her studio in Detroit. Her self portrait ‘Melting Point’ was accepted in...
John Cosby on Plein AIr Painting and When to Show your Work
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Plein Air painter John Cosby began his art career at sea. Like so many people in their 20's he had the urge to travel and see what else is out th...
Classical Realist Painter David Gray
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David Gray is a classical realist painter. His work has appeared in Southwest Art, Art of the West, and American Art Collector.David talks with Antres...
An Interview with Sean Cheetham
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Cheetham grew up surrounded by artists and encouraged to create. He studied illustration at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and quic...
An Interview With the Artist Christopher Gallego
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Gallego talks about mastery, the artist mindset, why a painting might 'fail', and his new drawings of the streets of New York Ci...
Paint what makes your heart hurt- Chelsea Bentley James
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Bentley James studied art at the University of Utah and shows her work at Dolby Chadwick in San Francisco.After some early success with still ...
Creativity without limits, an interview with Katy Schneider
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Katy Schneider paints intimate domestic scenes, mostly from her 6 foot by 8 foot studio in her basement. She plays with questions like, how do ...
Figurative Artist Andrew Salgado
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Salgado paints large colorful portraits and abstract figurative work. He is originally from Canada but after attending graduate school at Chels...
A Conversation with Laurie Lipton
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Lipton creates massive, intricate drawings using her very own peculiar drawing technique building up tone with thousands of fine cross-hatching...