Savvy Painter Podcast With Antrese Wood

James Bland is an English figurative artist who lives and works in Kent. James and Antrese Wood talk about how he uses Facebook to connect with other artists; using memory as a source for painting; how James chooses models and his inventive studio set up. Plus a digression into the addictive quality of making art.Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.comSupport the show

Even at the battle of Normandy, Ashley Bryan always had his sketchbook with him. Since then, he has illustrated more than 50 children's books, been honored with both the Coretta Scott King and Laura Ingalls Wilder Awards, and had a school named after him.Ashley Bryan and Antrese Wood talk about story telling, African folk tales, puppets and the wisdom that comes from elders and small children.Support the show

Join Antrese for this fascinating interview with artist Henry Isaacs. Henry talks extensively about color, and his methods. Henry’s landscapes are an exploration of color in which he plays with perspective, and constructs his own world from what he sees around him.He learned to twist horizon lines and think differently from a close friendship with a couple who survived Hiroshima. He pulls ideas and influence from sources outside of the western norm like the Kopanang Trust. A Cooperative of Women Artist/Embroiderers , near Johannesburg, S.A- who work in colorful threads and fabric, or traditional Rwandan art, which he immersed himself in on an extended trip there. But his biggest influence is the exuberant Ashley Bryan a fellow artist and neighbor. http://savvypainter.com/podcast/henry-isaacsSupport the show

Carol Swinney is a plein air painter who works exclusively with the palette knife. She has won numerous awards for her landscape painting. Carol discusses her mentors, her approach and techniques of palette knife painting and her passion of painting en plein air. Carol and Antrese talk about women painters and their representation (or lack of) in the art world.Carol Swinney is a member of the California Art Club, the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, OPA, and is a Master Signature Member of American Woman Artists. http://savvypainter.com/podcast/carol-swinneySupport the show

Part two of a multi-part conversation. John Hull is a narrative painter, whose work depicts the everyday moments in American life. John goes into detail on how he sets up for a painting, why he does it and how it helps him stay focused and in the zone. John and Antrese also talk how literature has shaped his work and what artists have influenced John's work. http://savvypainter.com/46Support the show

John Hull is a narrative painter, whose work depicts the everyday moments in American life.  This is part one of a multi-part conversation. John joins Antrese to discuss his early beginning as a sports reporter and his transition to painter and teacher.  John talks about creating paintings and relinquishing control to the viewer.  He also shares why patience and observation are key to strong work, and gives insights on his creative process. http://savvypainter.com/45Support the show

Part 2: David Shevlino talks about his diver series and how he chooses his subjects, plus a cautionary tale about maintaining your integrity as an artist after your work starts to sell and galleries start to pay attention to you. http://savvypainter.com/44Support the show

Figurative painter David Shevlino talks about why ateliers are making a come back, how the 2008 stock market crash pushed his oil painting to new levels, and what he learned by pushing out of his creative comfort zone. http://savvypainter.com/43Support the show

Jean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum of Art talks with Antrese Wood about his art collection, why he selects certain artists, his fascination with early California Impresionism, and the mistakes artists make when curating their own shows. http://savvypainter.com/42Support the show

How to prepare for plein-air landscape painting, challenges of reinventing herself after moving from London to Texas, and switching from art fairs to gallery representation are some of the topics Jill Carver and Antrese Wood cover in this episode. Jill Carver taught herself to paint poetically rather than as a journalist. She deftly contrasts abstract shapes with representational landscape design, subtle colors with bold vibrant hues. Jill describes her process and how she guided her career as an artist. http://savvypainter.com/41Support the show

How Mitchel Coffman raised over $12,650 using crowd funding for an art exhibit to honor his mentor, Jorge Alvarez. http://savvypainter.com/40Mitchel talks about the genesis of his project 'Strength', how he Kickstarter taught him how the business side of art really works.Support the show

Be ready for your gallery show! Get your paintings, framing, and promotion plan worked out so that when you arrive at your art opening, you can relax and enjoy. In this episode, Antrese Wood walks you through step by step how she plans and organizes for a solo art show.Use these techniques for art fairs, group shows or open studios. When your show opens you'll be ready to go! http://savvypainter.com/39Support the show

Nathan Fowkes has painted backgrounds for animation giants Dream Works, Disney, and other entertainment legends. His film credits include The Road to El Dorado, The Prince of Egypt, How to Train Your Dragon, The Legend of Puss in Boots and of course, Shrek. Learn how Nathan broke into the animation industry, the pros and cons of freelancing in the world of entertainment design. Plus hear the advice he got from Sue Lyon and Scott Burdick that changed the course of his career. http://savvypainter.com/38Support the show

Mitchell is convinced that there is an audience for your fine art, but its the artist's responsibility to find collectors. We talk about some of the techniques he used to promote his paintings and get them in front of art collectors. If you are as obsessive about color theory as I am, this episode is for you. Mitchell Johnson talks about the role of color in his work and why it enables him to move seamlessly between abstraction and representation.  http://savvypainter.com/37  Support the show

Marc Trujillo and I talk candidly about process - he goes into detail about art materials, how (and why) he chooses things like:  canvas size, his palette set up, how to combine photography with life drawing, and what the best brands of oil paints are based on his extensive testing. Marc got his masters in fine art at Yale. He shares his experiences there and answers my question - was it worth it? Then we talk about one of his mentors, Andrew Forge and what Marc learned about making personal statements with your art, being ‘arty’ and… by the way, what does being ‘arty’ even mean? http://savvypainter.com/36Support the show

Gabe Fernandez and Antrese Wood talk about how to craft a compelling artist bio, the importance of social skills, and why community among artists is so important for your development - and sanity.There are certain topics it seems that artists are reluctant to talk about. That silence leads to baseless assumptions about how an artists life *should* be, Portland artist Gabe Fernandez talks candidly about his work, money, and the importance of social skills in a crafting a successful career as a painter. http://savvypainter.com/35Support the show

Certified Financial Planner and author Luna Jaffe talks to Antrese Wood about why artists feel handicapped when it comes to managing money, plus exercises that have demolished long held scripts that were holding her clients back. http://www.savvypainter.com/34Support the show

Hive Gallery owner talks candidly about what artists should do before approaching a gallery. Nathan shares how the Hive started and his fascination with mythology. http://savvypainter.com/33Support the show

Brenda Scallon talks about the Caravan Gallery - Taking the show on the road in a 40 year old Airstream http://savvypainter.comSupport the show

Hollis Dunlap and Antrese Wood talk about the transition from college to the real world. What  Michelangelo and Van Gogh have in common, and a list of other old and current masters. http://savvypainter.com/31Support the show