Art and BS Podcast

On today’s episode we have Mikayla Gutuierrez returning to the show. She talks about maintaining mental health during the pandemic, the importance of creative community, going from apprenticeship to working tattooist, murals, vegan recipes, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check her out on IG @mikaylamgutierrez and after you follow her hit us on IG in the comments and let us know what you think of...

Back for another drop this week, we have returning guest Adrianna Alejo Sorondo aka BooBoo calling in from San Francisco, Ca. We get a chance to catch up her latest creations, the most important being a brand new baby! BooBoo is no stranger to the podcast, we have an informal discussion about her current working practice, acquired residencies, having a dope partner, and the usual Art and BS. We en...

March is here and we are starting off with full steam. This week we have artist Madelyn Sneed-Grays calling in from Texas. We get a chance to talk about various paintings, traveling to France and Japan, her artistic process, some of her favorite painters, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check her out on IG @artworkbymadelyn or on the web at artbymadelyn.com Don't forget to shoot us the follow on...

In an attempt to undo all the progress we have made during the past month, Art and BS Alumni Chris Davis returns to the show. Joining to wrap up Black History Month. On this episode, we also cover the best and worst Valentine's Day gifts, current events, navigating during February, music, Eva Mendez, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out Chris on instagram @benchristoph then follow us @artand...

Continuing our run of Black History & BS, we have Michael Coppage joining the podcast today. Another multidisciplinary artist, we get a chance to cover his current body of work “American Plus”, his love for hip hop, upcoming TED talk, Black History Month, as well as the usual Art and BS. check him out on IG @prosper_jones_

Back for another episode of Black History in modern times. We have Dr. Famahu Pecou joining us to talk about a variety of topics, including but not limited to: the conception of this “Famahu Pecou is the shit” campaign, to the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta, the importance of having a community based mindset, as well as Black History Month in it’s current state. You can check out his work...

This week we have a multidisciplinary artist Patrick Dougher calling in from Brooklyn, NY. We get a chance to talk about his sculptures, time playing music in bands, painting, collage, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out our guest on IG @patrickdougher  

Back for another episode permeating with melanin. Black History Month is on and popping, O'niel Scott calls in this week! We cover painting practices, the meaning behind various paintings of his, experiences with Solo Exhibitions, fine art publications, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check out our guest on instagram @oneilscott then hit us with a follow @artandbspodcast.  Enjoy. 

For the first week of our Black History Month Experience, we have fine artist Russell Harris calling in from the Windy City. James gets a chance to pick the brain of one of his favorite contemporary painters. As such we get a chance to learn about making Flemish Medium, various art shows, his artistic mentors, alla prima painting, Russell’s favorite Denzel movies, as well as the usual Art and BS....

Surprise! We’re back for another episode. This time we have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel Dolezal. Whom outside of being the focus of a Netflix documentary, massive scrutiny, has a long history with art and still manages to produce sculpture and paintings. We cover things like color theory, some of her favorite painters, seeing European art for the first time, as well as the usual Art and B...

This week we are joined by Detour. A man who has an extensive history with graffiti, from wall to freights and everything in between. We cover not only his early years, iconic spots, traumatic encounters with the police, politics, aliens, and the usual Art and BS! check out our guest on IG @detour707 then follow us @artandbspodcast.

Happy 2021 MLK Day! This week we have Jody Thompson calling in from the Great State of Tennessee. Since the Titans are out of the playoffs, he was was free to join us. Jody Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom with him to the Podcast. Uncle Jody, or "Unc" as James commonly refers to him, touches on his experiences throughout the years. We cover Jody being a kid when Stokley Charmichael...

This week we have returning guest 6Cents calling from his art studio, located in Indianapolis,IN. It’s been over 60 episodes since the man graced us with his presence. This time we cover the current events at the capitol. Take a brief stroll down memory lane, James asks questions about the early stages of Indy graffiti. The guys also talk about black exploitation, Cents’ new business ventures and...

First pod of the year.  James does another recap. Calling everyone out along the way...Respectfully, sorta.  Follow us on IG @artandbspodcast

James is back with the last episode of the year. This time around he covers getting into hiking, national parks, holiday commissions, and the usual Art & BS! check us out on IG @artandbspodcast

This week we are back for the Holiday season. Returning guest Brian Vasquez pulls up to the studio to let us know what he's been up to. From Covid hating on his tattooing pursuits, his art routine, getting distracted as well as the usual art and bs. Follow our guest on IG @brianvasquezart / check out the patreon.com/artandbspodcast and follow us on IG @artandbspodcast

This week we have local artist Carlos Aparicio slide thorough the studio, for some socially distanced podcasting. We cover graphic design, oil painting, the importance for arts programs and much more. Hit up Carlos on IG @madeyou.look also follow us on IG @artandbspodcast. 

This week on Art and BS Brett Webb joins us to talk about his involvement with the legendary graffiti website ArtCrimes. We cover his travels, talk about his IG live with the Museum of Graffiti, if NYC pizza is truly overrated, and much more. Check out what he's been up to lately on instagram @spraystreetdotcom. Check us out @artandbspodcast. 

Back on schedule, James gets his intro off with spice and a scratchy throat. Chris Davis returns after getting back in his painting bag. As usual the guys are all over the map. With talks about the current social climate, music, art projects, 20 year old stories,  all the Art and BS you'd expect. Fun fact, Chris Davis was supposed to be on last weeks episode as the 2nd call, shout outs to sch...

This week we have Danny Gamble calling in to the podcast. The guys get right into Danny’s distrust for the rapping consistency of Andre 3000. The guys also talk current business ventures, books, hip hop, Sasquatch, our political system, and much more! Check out @allcitypodcast and @danny_gamble on IG

On this episode, James runs down his recent trip to the Haggin Museum in Stockton, CA. Getting back into the groove of still live painting, and drawing. We also have a new segment "Letters From Auntie" which feature's the writings of OG Auntie Pat Thompson. Intro music by @jbrookinz Cut and Banger: "Stained Glass" Alchemist feat. Westside Gunn. Check us out on instagram @artandbspodcast

This week James drives up to beautiful Santa Rosa, Ca to stop by the studio of working artist and co-host of the Waiting To Dry Podcast, Sergio Lopez. Sergio's art studio was sprawling with work. On this episode the guys get into Sergio's history with art, making the leap from concept design to fine art painting, his approach to plain air painting, winning then judging the Trekell pet portrait com...

Disclaimer: This Episode contains graphic material. Parental Discretion Advised.  On this weeks episode we continue the run of Graffiti writers. A beast when it comes to bombing, we have ZEB on the show. This episode covers not only graffiti, mental health, the prison system, taxi cabs, and much more. Words can't really sum this one up folks. Follow us on IG @artandbspodcast Disclaimer:Pars didn’t...

On this episode James gives a recap of his recent travels, to SoCal (3:00), Washington (9:25),  his new shirts (34:35),Indy (35:00), and Cincy (44:00), as well as his thought's on the current state of urban development. Ep 058 drops at (1:02:50) The conversation covers expanding business, time management, podcasting, graffiti, California wildfires, and the usual Art and BS.  Episode image by @thes...

James slides through Bloomington,IN to visit long time friend and fellow artist Jason Profant. This episode has been in the making for sometime now. Recorded at Time and Tide Tattoo shop, James gets his first piece of ink, while doing his best to provide the usual Art & BS. Follow Jason on IG @jasonprofant and then follow us @artandbspodcast