American Art Collective

On this episode of The American Art Collective, Sarah Gianelli guides us through the February issue of American Art Collector Magazine. She tells us about the features which includes the cover artist Iain Faulkner, Ron Kingswood and the More Disruption group show. She also shares the art lover's guide to California and the collector's focus on cityscapes. Plus, much anticipated previews, shows and...

Native American Art - Joining us from his Seattle studio is glass artist Preston Singletary, who tells us about blown and cast glass. Much of Preston's work is inspired by his Tlingit heritage, which can be seen in beautiful glass creations, many of which use the formline design commonly seen in the Northwest Coast. Preston shows his work at Blue Rain Gallery, as well as all around the country at...

Western Art - On today's episode we welcome landscape painter Michelle Condrat to the show! From Salt Lake City, Utah, Michelle joins us from her studio where she talks about how growing up in Utah with the vast landscapes and national parks influenced her work. She walks us through her technique to achieve her unique style that has been described as "digital" with a vibrantly colorful palette tha...

Western Art - On this episode of The American Art Collective award winning sculptor Dave Lamure Jr. joins us to talk about how he started working with clay at 12 years old, and since, has developed innovative processes and techniques to create remarkable bronze statues. He tells us how wildlife fascinates him and inspires his work, telling stories about the incredible things he's seen and experien...

On this very special episode of The American Art Collective, we are wrapping up the year and taking a fond look back on 2023. International Artist Publisher Wendie Martin hosts the show asking Michael and Maggie about their memorable moments, their favorite parts of the show, the top episodes, their New Year's resolutions for 2024 and so much more!

On this episode of the First Looks, we talk with the one and only Michael Clawson about the upcoming January issue of Western Art Collector Magazine! Michael takes us through this month's features including pieces about R. Tom Gilleon and his works being shown at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of The West, The Maxwell Alexander Gallery Show, and William Haskell's exhibition at Medicine Man Ga...

On this episode of First Looks, the wonderful Sarah Gianelli stops by to tease the anticipated January issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Sarah dishes on the features including a piece on the cover artist Leonard Koscianski, as well as an in depth look on realism today and the upcoming "Wild Things" show Stanek Gallery. She also tells us about the collector's focus on still life, the art lo...

Historical Fine Art - On this episode we have Erica Hirshler, exhibition curator and Croll Senior Curator of American Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston! Erica talks with us about Fashion by Sargent, a current exhibition held at MFA Boston running through January 15, 2024. The exhibit features 50 paintings by legendary American artist John Singer Sargent paired with period piece garmen...

Historical Fine Art - On today's show, Episode 232, John Kenneth Alexander from J. Kenneth Fine Art joins us to talk about the art market, his path to owning a successful art gallery in Palm Springs, California, and also the work and career of abstract painter Lynne Mapp Drexler, whose work has seen large jumps in prices at auctions around the country. Today's episode is brought to you by American...

Western Art - During our annual trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Colt Idol sat down with us to record an episode about his art career, his gallery and art heritage as the son of artist Dick Idol. Colt is a fast-rising artist whose work is taking the Western art world by storm with dramatic colors and new takes on Western themes. See more of Colt's work in the pages of Western Art Collector by visiti...

Western Art - On this episode of The American Art Collective we get to chat with artist Whitney Gardner! This California-grown artist paints beautiful landscapes of the southwest. She talks with us about her background and how her process as evolved over the years and the differences between painting plein air and in the studio. She shares what she finds so special about the west and what's it's l...

On this First Look episode Michael Clawson joins us once again to tell us all about the December issue of Western Art Collector Magazine. Micheal takes us through the features including a marvelous collector home, Wild West: Wildlife Masters Past and Present at Steamboat Art Museum, artist Kevin Chupik, and a look at the Wildlife Trio! Plus, the Western Holiday Gift Guide, upcoming previews and sh...

On this First Look episode we welcome back Sarah Gianelli who talks with us about the anticipated December issue of American Art Collector Magazine. Sarah dishes on upcoming features including Brett Bigbee at Alexandre Gallery, Juliette Aristides, Alan LeQuire, Richard Greathouse at Le Quire Gallery and Salman Toor: No Ordinary Love at Rose Art Museum. Plus, the collector's focus on figurative art...

Western Art - Joining us on today's show is Heide Presse, whose paintings about pioneer life in the 1800s form the basis for a major new show traveling the country. Heide's work focuses on stories of pioneers as they traveled West during an important period of westward expansion. Her paintings are celebrated by collectors and museums around the country. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Col...

Contemporary Realism - On this special episode of The American Art Collective we get to chat with artist and social media director for The American Artists Professional League, Jon Bandish! Jon talks with us about the AAPL's history and how it has evolved in its mission to promote realism in fine art, the tools it lends to emerging and established artists, the 95th Grand National Exhibition going...

Western Art - On today's episode we welcome a very special guest, Erin Hanson to the podcast! Erin takes us through her evolution as an artist starting at a young age. As a teenager she apprenticed at a mural studio and would go on to receive a degree in bio-engineering with the art world ultimately calling back to her. Throughout her lustrous career she has captivated audiences with her vibrant a...

Western Art - Today's episode will focus on painter and sculptor Hollis Williford, who is the subject of a new book by Eric Grant. Eric spent time with Hollis in the early 1990s, before the artist passed away in 2007. His new book, "Hollis Williford: The Crossing at the River," explores the artist's limitless talent and drive. Many art fans will know Hollis' work from the entrance of the National...

Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we are joined by Emily Copeland. Emily is a Canadian artist who brings retro, vintage items to life in charcoal on a larger than life scale. She talks with us about the meaning behind her pieces and how they allow the viewer to interpret their own story. Emily also tells us about her background, her evolution as an artist, her fascination with realism and...

Contemporary Realism - Making a special visit to our Scottsdale studio is Trudy Hays, the executive director of the Scottsdale Artists' School. This year the school, which brings in artists from all around the country to instruct art students of all skill levels, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. On November 9-11, 2023, the SAA will be presenting its annual Beaux Arts event that benefits t...

Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with artist J. Louis! The painter chats with us about his background and walks us through his evolution as an artist, how the human figure inspires him, finding perfection in imperfection, what he has coming up next and so much more! This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine!

On this First Look, Sarah Gianelli stops by to tell us all about the November issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Sarah describes the cover for the issue by Joseph LoRusso. She chats with us about this issue's features covering Mardie Rees, Victor Wang and the Bo Bartlett Center, the collector's focus on art of the nude, small works and so much more! This episode is sponsored by American Art...

On today's First Look, Michael Clawson takes us through the November issue for Western Art Collector Magazine. We talk about the upcoming features with artists like Doug Manson, Whitney Gardner and Morgan Weistling. He gives us details on Cowboy Artists of America's Annual Show, the joy of small works and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

Western Art - Joining us from his Utah studio is landscape painter Brett Allen Johnson, who has had a phenomenal rise within Western art over the last several years. Brett has a new show that opened October 7, 2023, at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles. In the episode we talk about his new work, his relationship with the Western landscape and how he was discovered and put in front of art co...

Contemporary Realism - On this episode of American Art Collective, contemporary oil painter and cover artist for International Artist's October issue, Matt Talbert, stops by the podcast. Matt lifts the veil on his process, how his time in New York influenced his work, the importance of trusting yourself and his continuing evolution as an artist. This episode is sponsored by International Artist ma...

Contemporary Realism - We have a very special episode for you today as Nancy Guzik joins the show. Nancy is not only an accomplished and highly respected painter, she was also married to the late Richard Schmid, who is often recognized as one of the most important contemporary realists of the 20th century. Richard passed away in 2021. Nancy is keeping Richard's legacy alive by continuing his push...