Advanced Pretend

This week, Jenn sits down with local Jackson Hole artist Sarah Jeffrey. Jackson Hole Public Art  https://jhpublicart.org/ ArtSpot  https://jhpublicart.org/art/artspot  --> Sarah's work will be featured here at the end of October

This week, Jenn gets a chance to chat with the inspiring Andrew Vallee. Andrew grew up in New Hope, PA, near the studios of renowned furniture maker George Nakashima, and at a young age was greatly influenced by Nakashima’s work and philosophy. Graduating from WWU in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Andrew continued his education apprenticing for noted master furniture maker Alan Rosen o...

You're in for a real treat this week as Jenn chats with her good friend, Chef Justin Kruger. Their conversation will make you hungry (and thirsty) as they navigate the world of culinary delights! @beerdrinkingchef on Instagram! Our Instagram: @advancedpretendpod Jenn's Instagram: @mntntownjenn Matt's Instagram: @ninestoriescreative Our Email: advancedpretendpod@gmail.com Advanced Prete...

This week, Jenn sits down with the ever-inspiring visual artist Travis Walker. Jenn and Travis met when she covered his work for Artist’s Magazine. At the time she was moving back to the Teton region of the Rockies after five years of living in Colorado. This may seem like wanderlust to some, but a trait that these two share is that they were both brought up as military brats. Both of them come fr...

This week, Jenn has a fantastically in-depth conversation with media executive and content specialist Lisa Shroyer. From her bio: With 18 years in content, I’ve worked in all forms of media, including podcasts, streaming video, social, blogs, YouTube, live events, subscriptions, online education, licensing deals, books, magazines, ecommerce, media sales, and branded content. Hardwon, demonstrated...

This week, Jenn sits down with a truly creative soul, artist Borbay. Borbay (born Jason Borbet) is an American painter recognized for his location painting and portraiture. In 2009, Borbay commenced his 20-year project to depict Frank Lloyd Wright’s  ⁠Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum⁠  on canvas annually. He a native of New York who lives and works in Victor, Idaho, near  ⁠Grand Teton National Park⁠  ...

This week, Jenn chats with the incredibly creative and inspirational Grant Gosch. Grant is a writer and musician known for his latest book, "Kingfisher Lane." Grant began writing and telling stories as a child in Eugene, Oregon. He found his stride as a storyteller when he started a creative agency in Portland, Oregon serving some of the world’s largest brands. As a creative director, Gr...

This week, Jenn sits down with her good friend, chef, and culinary expert Kevin Walsh. In this episode, they discuss Kevin's early love for cooking, his drive and desire to make and create every single day, and his move to working with and cooking for the elderly. Find all of our episodes on every podcast platform. Our Instagram: @advancedpretendpod Jenn's Instagram: @mntntownjenn Matt&#39...

This week, Jenn sits down with the amazing visual artist Amy Ringholz. If you look into the eyes of the wildlife that Amy Ringholz captures using oils, acrylics, ink and graphite, you might just recognize yourself. That’s because the Jackson, Wyoming, artist formally trained as a portraitist. She believes that experience gives her wildlife subjects a striking humanity that draws the viewer into th...

This week, we get to do ALL the talking! Jenn and Matt interview each other in this very different episode of Advanced Pretend. We chat about our artistic (and not-so artistic) pasts, what got us to where we are, and where we're going. Enjoy!!! Find all of our episodes on every podcast platform. Our Instagram: @advancedpretendpod Jenn's Instagram: @mntntownjenn Matt's Instagram: @nines...

This week, Jenn sits down with the incredibly skilled artist and writer Bly Pope for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet. Bly Pope is a professional studio artist with a profound dedication and experience with hyperrealism and the classic fine art traditions. He graduated from Stanford University and received his Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Minnesota, where he has be...

This week, Jenn sits down with artist Liz Park. Originally from Pennsylvania, Liz graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2006 with a B.F.A in Painting. She then moved out to the Tetons (Jackson Hole, WY) where she lived for 10 years, working as a wrangler on a guest ranch, in the office at a ski resort, and even making granola bars on her way to becoming a full-time artist. Liz m...

For this week's episode, Jenn had the distinct pleasure of speaking with the one and only Tatiana Berman. Tatiana Berman is a violinist and immersive artist who explores topics through different artistic mediums. Whether as a violin soloist, speaker, or producer, she is consistently pushing creative boundaries. Tatiana is the founder of Constella Arts, creator of The Power of Sound project, co...

Christian and Lisa Hanley dreamt of creating a lifestyle in the Tetons where they could not only raise their family and enjoy the amazing outdoors, but also pursue the careers they loved. They wanted to open a bistro where they could share their passion for food and drink. In 2015, that dream became a reality when they purchased Forage Bistro and Lounge. Both Lisa and Christian fell in love with f...

This week, Jenn sits down with the incredibly thoughtful and imaginative artist Mike Piggott. Mike Piggott was born in 1963, Charlottesville, VA. He received his BA at Virginia Commonwealth University and studied at the Winchester College of Art, Winchester, England.  Mike Piggott has had numerous solo exhibitions at the Tayloe Piggott Gallery, Jackson, WY, the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center, Lynchbur...

Jenn had the absolute pleasure this week of chatting with Ryan Ariano, author, writer, outdoor adventurer, and father. Ryan has been writing professionally for close to two decades. After getting his start writing surf documentaries, he moved to L.A., where he worked in the story department at Paradigm Talent Agency and wasted long nights talking story with fellow professional film geeks. His obse...

This week, Jenn sits down with Ben Roth, a sculpture and visual artist from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. According to Ben, "I have been a student, traveler, adventurer, restaurateur, and artist. In art I found my path. I enjoy the exploration process of my ideas and their eventual prototyping and creation from raw materials and found objects. After discovering my affinity and skill for metalwork, I...

This week, Jenn sits down with the stunningly skilled Heidi Jung. Heidi is a contemporary American painter known for her large-scale painted depictions of botanical imagery. Jung has been noted with originating a new and challenging method of painting with Sumi ink and charcoal on Mylar on panel.  Jung attended Metro State University in Denver and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis...

This week, Jenn sits down with the amazing and inspirational Rainier Wylde to discuss how to officially and unequivocally "rockstar your life." An experienced teacher, writer, and speaker, Rainier has embraced life for all that it is. He has celebrated its highs and learned from its lows. He has managed a Fortune 500 company and built businesses, he has also elegantly blown them up, burn...

For our first-ever episode, Jenn sits down with the immensely thoughtful artist Michelle Jung. Michelle Jung’s paintings are complex, reflective compositions that obscure the line between realism and abstraction. Up close, the brushstrokes appear as ribbons of color intertwined. From afar, they merge to create a timeless image of nature. She notes, “I intentionally leave space and room in my paint...