My guest this week is Michael Camarra! (@mcamarra) Michael is a painter who's work touches on history, post-apocalyptic artifacts and sci-fi. We talk about freelancing, approaching galleries, the future of humanity, his process, narrative and allegory in art and a lot more.  Are you getting value out of this show? Does it bring you joy, insight or entertainment? Do you want to support the efforts of this podcast? One way you can do that is by visiting the Patreon. That's right friends, you can make a difference in the quality and life span of this show by giving a small financial contribution and getting a few benefits in return. Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast to find out more. Another way is to share your favorite episodes with a handful of your friends you think would benefit or enjoy hearing long form conversations about art. Good old word-of-mouth, grassroots, peer-to-peer expansion is the most rock solid way to grow an audience and I hope you can find the time to do that if the inspiration strikes you. As always, thanks for listening! SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

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Episode 96- Michael Camarra

Ashley Ann Austin (@trip_a) is a glassblower living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this episode Ashley talks about her journey in to blowing glass, self care and routine, and her fascination with Coogi sweaters and how it's influenced her work. If you'd like support this podcast, go check out https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast ! Currently there are 3 tiers available at $4, $8, and $16 per month. My current goal is $1000 a month, which would be enough to sustain my podcast habit in perpetuity. Thank you for listening and special thanks to all the Patreon subscribers. Enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 95- Ashley Ann Austin

My guest this week is Sarah Jane Jamison (@sarahjanejamison), an image maker using traditional media- colored pencil, gouache, ink, marker and paint pens- to create iconic imagery that "mirrors the uncomfortable feeling that she associates with scrolling through an endless feed that portends both limitless potential and impending apocalypse."  In this episode we get in to everything from the administrative work associated with being an artist to internet conspiracy theories, while taking a look at and dissecting the work itself. Sarah also told me about seeing herself as an artist early on in childhood, the ratio of rejection to success and a whole lot more.  Two new patrons to announce this week and Sarah is the first! Thank you so much for the vote of confidence, it just so happens that your subscription falls on the same week as your podcast release date! It always feels so good to have artists who's work I admire donate to the podcast.  The second is another artist, who's episode will drop in two weeks, Michael Camarra! (@mcamarra ) Michael makes amazing work and has been featured in many galleries. He's also a gem of a human being, so go and give him a follow! The Patreon is sitting at about 15% towards my goal of 1k per month. If you want to help support my endeavors, go to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast and I'll give you a shoutout and you'll get complete videos of every episode we release. All my thanks and love to you for simply listening and sharing is still free;) If you want to go above and beyond, follow and subscribe to ArtsyAF on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube and share with your creative friends and family.  SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 94- Sarah Jane Jamison

This week my guest is Juan Manuel Sanabria (@juanmasana // https://jmsanabria.com/) Juan is a painter currently living in Argentina. His work is a fever dream of distracted portraits, at once realistic and 8-bit Nintendo graphics. He has been featured in Juxtapoz magazine and several galleries lately. We get in to his story, his work, his process and some thoughts about social media.  This week's newest Patreon subscriber is Rosa Beryl (@rosaberyl_art) . Rosa makes sensual psychedelic botanical paintings that you're sure to enjoy so go check her out! And if you, my dear listener, would like to support this podcast please don't hesitate and head on over to the Patreon. I three different tiers you can subscribe to, the lowest costing you only $48 per year! I'd say that's a pretty good deal with the added bonus of helping this podcast continue to grow and stay consistent. SHOUTS and enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 93- Juan Manuel Sanabria

My guest this week is Gabriel Welch (@omeka_one): painter, storyteller and graffiti writer. We talk about his story growing up and realizing he was an artist, writing and making the art for graphic novels, going sober in the context of festivals and we go off on the complexity of social media for a bit there near the end. If you're not already familiar with Gabriel's work, go check him out! https://www.omeka1.com *ANNOUNCEMENTS* If you like what you're hearing, and want to know how to support the podcast you can head on over to the Patreon! There you'll find out how to keep this artistic, conversational spacecraft fueled! Thanks to all my current supporters!  Speaking of supporters, if you're currently subscribed, you can take advantage of a special discount on limited edition prints of my newest painting 'Central Drift'. The discount codes are on the Patreon page.  Please check out clips from recent episodes on YouTube! Full video is available to patrons but there are some shorter gems from some of your favorite artists on there as well.  SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 92- Gabriel Welch

Manuel Zamudio (@raid_33) is an oil painter living in south Texas. Manuel has been an artist since age 10, and his story of discovering his purpose is powerful and inspiring. We also discuss the different forms of mentors, his influences, psychedelics, and a whole lot more in this episode. You're sure to enjoy this one and definitely go and gaze at Manuel's work, it's truly next level. He has a solo show coming up at Thinkspace Gallery on February 7th. Anyone listening in the Los Angeles area Go Check IT OUT! Manuel's Website Big ol' heckin' SHOUTS to Alicia Post, our newest Patreon subscriber! Alicia was featured on episode 30 and is an oil painter, portrait artist and mother of two. Find her @aliciapostart to check out her work. If you'd like to help support the podcast, head over to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast to find out how you can contribute! ANNOUNCEMENT I'm officially dropping holographic, limited edition prints of my newest painting 'Central Drift' on Tuesday 9/14 at 10am on my website https://www.andrewnorrisarts.com.  Print Specs: 12"x18" Signed and numbered Holographic layer over printed image Shipped flat in cardboard with protective plastic print sleeve $60 + shipping Patreon subscribers have the chance to take 10-20% off of this one depending on level of subscription. If you're subscribed, check the Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 91- Manuel Zamudio

Michael Garfield (@michaelgarfield) is an artist, musician and writer with an ability to drill down into subjects' detail while simultaneously expanding them in to a broader space. He does that well in this episode as we talk on everything from free will, to the future of civilization; from incentivizing integration over innovation, to staying childlike into adulthood in order to adapt to the disruptive economy we've created. If you like deep thinking, fractal conversation, you will one-hundred-percent-love this episode. Thanks and shouts to Michael for all the insight and good humor he brought to this episode! If you'd like to support this podcast and see it thrive, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast to lend some financial support and see what kind of perks are in store for as little as $4 a month or a buck an episode! Been feeling the love lately! Thanks to my current patrons for keeping me accountable and focused to bring you consistent episodes of creatives telling their stories.  SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 90- Michael Garfield; Amphibious AF or How to Adapt and Navigate in Changing Complex Systems

Jessica Perlstein (@jessicaperlstein // https://www.jessicaperlsteinart.com) is a painter living in San Francisco. In this episode she details her story; from growing up with creative parents who were always pushing her towards being an artist, to her eventual break from painting altogether, only to re-emerge with a completely new style. We cover a lot of important information along the way relating to business and routine as well, and I think you're in for a treat! Couple-a SHOUTS this week go to the newest subscribers to the Patreon! Charlie Potesky is out here making wild, psychedelic paintings that you should go follow! Find him @charliepotesky on Instagram. The second goes to Thom Nance! Big shouts also to Thom and his partner Precious for inviting a ton of people to the Artsy AF Pod Squad group on Facebook! Find Thom making music on Soundcloud as Frybrarian. If you'd like to find out more about how to support the efforts of this show, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast. I've got 3  tiers available for support and the benefits include: video, shoutouts and merch! If you're feeling supportive but don't want to donate, please remember to subscribe, rate and review and generally SHARE this show with your friends who you think would enjoy it! Thanks for being here and enjoy the episode! SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 89- Jessica Perlstein

Hannah Webb (@theobanoth) is a painter living in Los Angeles, California. We talk about her back story, her style and simplifying her painting process, keeping your creative process fresh by WANTING to be there, "The War of Art", time management, the distortions of social media on an artist's psyche and staying consistent in making art. I think this is a really good episode with a lot of value and I hope you all enjoy it!  Hannah's Website This week's newest Patreon subscriber is Andrew Meyer (@mcphuguy) Thank you so much for your support Andrew! If you would like to help keep this podcast train a-rollin' you can find out how to do that over at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast . Big SHOUTS to all 19 of my patrons! If you'd like to help but don't want to go all-in with a subscription, please feel free to: share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to your podcasts. It helps more than you know! SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 88- Hannah Webb aka The Obanoth

Emily Kell  (@emilythefunkypriestess) returns! Emily is a painter living in Boulder, Colorado. In this episode we talk having a sense of humor in tough times, sense of purpose , art vs. the artist, and the sneaking suspicsion that being a painter might be a bit self-indulgent.  Big old heckin' SHOUTS to Tom Pink (@t0m_pink) this week's newest Patreon subscriber! Go check out his instagram account and connect with your listening community! If you'd like support the podcast...please DO! Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast and see what I've got in store for you. Three tiers available; shoutouts and video, guest suggestions, and MERCH. If you'd like to support without opening your wallet you can rate, review and subscribe wherever you're listening! Check out the YouTube page, where we've been uploading past episodes; give us 5 stars on Apple podcasts and follow us on Spotify! Thanks again for listening and stay creative! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 87- Emily Kell Returns

This week's guest is Micah Ofstedahl! < @micahofstedahl // michaofstedahl.com >  In this episode we go in depth into Micah's work; his influences in the unknown and scientific realms, his attention to detail and his overall take on consciousness. Please do go to Ryan Joseph Gallery this Saturday the 14th for Micah's solo show. I can personally attest that seeing his work in person is super critical to appreciating it after being given a sneak peek on Saturday. Micah also gives his backstory and talks about how he navigates the art world in terms of getting his work out there.  As always if you'd like to support me on Patreon head on over to The Artsy-est Podcast in the Metaverse and chip in to help me reach my goal of $1,000/month. If I get there, I will be able to: get better equipment; pay my now pro-bono video editor; and market the podcast to a wider audience. Huge shouts to all my current patrons and to everyone taking the time to listen and share with their friends. You guys are invaluable! SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 86- Micah Ofstedahl

My guest this week is Roman Villagrana! (@synchromystic) Roman is a painter and co-founder of Tribe 13 Art Gallery with Jen Ingram (episode 71) We talk about synchromysticism, multi-dimensional living and Roman's time in Seattle during the rise of grunge music and his realization that he was an artist. This is a heady, interconnected whirlwind of a conversation. So open up your mind and strap in, we're going totally non-local for this one.  Big thanks to my newest patrons, all of them striving creators with compelling work you should check out: Alec Falle Hamiliton (@alecfallehamilton_art) , David Heath (@daveheathart), and Ezra Arenson (@contrascadal) If you, dear listener, are interested in supporting this project, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast where I have little treats for you to partake in. There's full video of every episode, shout outs, guest suggestions, and even merch for those generous enough to sit upon the highest tier of the patron pyramid. If you are unable or unwilling to support financially and would like to help out, you can rate, review, and subscribe/follow on Apple podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Thanks for listening! SHOUTS!! "The truth reveals itself to those who travel on foot" - Werner Herzog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 85- Roman Villagrana

This week Molly Gardner (@mollygardnerart) returns for round two on Artsy AF! Molly is a long time friend and fellow painter who recently moved to New Orleans. We discuss how the move (and a recent wrist surgery) has impacted her and her art, mental health and well being, Squish Mellows, and her upcoming teaching gig/art retreat! For more on that send a message to Mad House Art. Big shouts to Chelsea Jewett, the newest Patreon subscriber! Go check her and her work @chelseajewett.art on Instagram! If you'd like to support the podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast . I'm getting closer and closer to my goal of supporting myself and a full time editor thanks to all the generous patrons. There are currently 3 tiers of support to choose from and you'll get a shoutout, exclusive video, patron-only posts, artist suggestions and exclusive merch! Go give it a look and as always- SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 84- Molly Gardner II: Nesting in New Orleans

Miles McDonald ( @theartofwire // theartofwire.com ) is a wire wrap jeweler based in Boulder, CO. In this episode of the podcast Miles goes in depth on his back story; from manifesting a meeting with a creative legend to a synchronistic experience that led him to go all in on his craft. We also go off script and talk about guns for a bit (I know this is supposed to be an art podcast) but bring it back nicely into the realm of teaching and technique, how art has changed him and some great advice for younger artists. Big Shouts to the newest patrons this week, Andrew Davis and Josh Uchtman! Andrew, of course, is an incredible painter and a former guest on the podcast. Be sure to listen to his episode if you haven't already and check him out at @andrewdavisart. Josh is a glass connoisseur and licensed MMJ cultivator, go give his instagram a look @zorotheterphunter. Big thanks to my patrons for the steady support, this episode features a lot of video close ups which you're sure to enjoy. If you're considering becoming a patron, you can join the Pod Squad for as little as $4/month which comes out to only $48/year but boosts the trajectory of this podcast beyond the quantitative amount of those dollars. Find us over at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast SHOUTS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 83- Miles McDonald

Tim Farrell (@artiststylie) is a glass artist living in Boulder, Colorado. Tim makes intricate, etching-based, functional glass art. His work features unique characters that are also fully smokable art pieces. Tim and I discuss duality, superpowers, his glass blowing process, his former life as a political science major and how grant writing took his life in a more artistic direction.  If you're interested in supporting the podcast please do check out the Patreon where merch, exclusive video and unedited interview content abounds. It helps keep the episodes coming out on a weekly basis and allows me to move towards my goals of buying better equipment, paying for production help and eventually acquiring a studio. Big thanks to everyone who has taken time and energy to donate and support, you mean the world to me;) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

Episode 82- Tim Farrell

Full time artists, Andrew Norris and John Speaker explore the nuances of art, creativity and business, interviewing painters, musicians, creative entrepreneurs and more. Topics range from process and techniques, flow states and organization, to career advice, and personal stories. Whether art is your hobby or you’re a dedicated creator, this is the podcast for you. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/artsyaf/support

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