Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette

Susan Manders is an American contemporary artist who has painted & been an art teacher for 40 years. She was the 2nd woman to ever be selected as an official US Olympic Artist. Hear how to think of painter's block as just a pause, why teaching art can be so rewarding, and how to continually challenge yourself as an artist. You can see Susan's dynamic paintings at SusanManders.com

Man One is known for elevating graffiti into fine art. His style reflects the urban culture - addressing identity, community, and social issues. Hear his unique philosophy on murals & graffiti, why the hardest part of being an artist is actually making the art, and the heartwarming story of the first piece he ever sold. Check out Man One's artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Sondra Thorpe is a set decorating buyer who's worked on the sets of shows like Nip/Tuck, Veep, The Mindy Project, and the upcoming All's Fair. She also has a passion for designing interiors of homes & home staging. Hear how she got into the set decorating business by accident, how to pick out art for a set, and how she navigates the fast-changing world of Hollywood sets. Check out artwork Sondra's...

Mike Reinis is an inventive artist whose drawings are simply mesmerizing. He credits his high school and college art & sculpture classes with inspiring his unique approach to drawing to this day. Hear how he refound his love for art after many years, why drawing is wonderful from a time & meditation standpoint, and why there are no rules in art. Check out Mike's drawings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Welcome back to Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette! Annie Rob aka Painting in the Rude creates work known for its joyful celebration of reinvention, self-empowerment, and an unabashed freedom of expression. She describes her approach to gleaning ideas from life as "beachcombing" - developing visual poetry from unexpected combinations & wordplay to create something completely new. Hear how her back...

Michelle Oppenheimer composes paintings that capture the imaginative and organic possibilities of abstract watercolor and acrylic. Her art has been heralded for its calming and therapeutic nature. Hear how creativity and vulnerability work together, how to find inspiration in music while you paint, and how to allow your creativity to flow through you. Check out Michelle's paintings at ArtDimension...

Marlene Craig is Principal and Owner of The Arc Staging, a West Coast and East Coast staging company. With over 18 years experience in the furniture, design, and staging industry, the partners at Arc Staging create custom designed spaces for every client. Hear how important art is to a staged home, the most important and overlooked rooms in a home for art, and the types of art Marlene loves best....

Mark Hanauer is a portrait and landscape photographer who moves seamlessly between multiple genres. He enjoys capturing the mystery, comedy, and beauty of the world around him through his camera. Hear how to love the process, find the beauty around you, and embrace surprises. Check out Mark's photos at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Brady Smith is a painter, muralist, illustrator, writer, and actor who started out doodling and finds inspiration from his upbringing in Texas. He's published and illustrated several children's books and has had roles on Parks and Recreation and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia . Hear how to create something every single day, make people happy with your art, and embrace the freedom of being an ar...

Ellen Scobie is a versatile artist who uses digital imagery and sculpture to explore the interconnectedness and interdependency of all lifeforms. She combines fragments of photographs into new compositions and also shapes clay into representations of the human body. Hear how she fell in love with these different types of art, how we can lift others up by creating something beautiful, and why the f...

Dorit Oberman Hurst is a talented Set Decorator who has been working in TV and Film for over 35 years. Her work can be seen in American Gigolo, Abbott Elementary, Community, and other top shows and movies. Hear how important art is to a set, how she chooses artwork for a set, and Dorit's favorite and most challenging aspects of being a Set Decorator. Learn more about set decoration at SetDecorator...

Valerie Wilcox is an inspiring contemporary abstract mixed media artist who takes perceived flaws and imperfections and gives them a compelling new life. She uses common and salvaged materials to intuitively explore contradictions and uneasy associations between abstract shapes, mark-making, and painting. Hear how to fuel your creativity by using a variety of materials, find your niche, and why it...

Elizabeth Mason is an amazing abstract landscape artist who keeps an emphasis on texture. She focuses on mixed media and creates a sense of warmth, depth, and dimension with her art. Hear how she uses coffee grounds to create texture, how to get out of your own head while painting, and the supportive nature of the art community. Check out Elizabeth's art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Brent Henry Martin is a creative photographer who captures commercial and residential spaces. He's fascinated by underappreciated architecture and has found if you look close enough, there's often a delightful drama waiting to be captured. Hear how he finds creativity in buildings and geometry, why every single thing is touched by a designer or artist, and everything from Kintsugi to drone photogr...

Warwick Saint is a painter, photographer, and mixed media artist globally recognized for his mastery of light. He's created defining album covers for artists including Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, and Whitney Houston and captured numerous icons such as Beyoncé, Oprah, J.Lo, Scarlett Johannsen, Jaime Foxx, Hugh Jackman, and countless others. Hear what defines real beauty, how to embrace th...

Meredith Steele is a talented painter and mixed media artist who's inspired by women, nature, patterns, bold color, and unlikely materials. Exploration and experimentation are foundational to her work. Hear how to manage your own time and stay flexible as an artist, mix it up to beat painter's block, and her dream place to paint murals. Check out Meredith's art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Sarah Hadley is an award-winning fine art photographer whose work focuses on issues of female identity and memory. She grew up living in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Hear how to fall in love with photography, create art that evokes wonder, and how to know when a piece is completed. Check out Sarah's photos at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Marco Schmidli is a dynamic painter of backdrops and beyond who has nearly 50 years of painting experience. He was born in Switzerland, where he studied photography and fine art. Hear how to paint backdrops, treat art as an escape, and create a stress-free painting environment. Check out Marco's paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Laddie John Dill is a world renowned and West Coast Light and Space artist who has been creating electric light works and other creations since the 1960's. His art suggests light itself could be a transcendental language. Hear how to use unique and local materials, leverage and support your peers, and fascinating stories from "art history." Check out Laddie Dill's art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Julie Markfield is an inspiring abstract painter who experienced a "rebirth" by taking up painting. Her work deals with themes of energy, flow, life and loss, and interpersonal relationships. Hear how to try out different canvas sizes and materials, let your emotions and music inspire your paintings, and follow your heart. Check out Julie's paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

David Wayne Heise is a multimedia artist whose training is steeped in traditional portraiture. He creates super detailed drawings of animals, plants, and people - often drawn in black and white. Hear how to create detailed art, make your drawings pop, and the benefits of creating art with noise in the background. Check out David's portraits at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Karen Sikie is a talented artist who works in a highly specialized form of collage she calls Paper Mosaics. She uses shape to define form, and also works on lucite. Hear how to find inspiration in nature, take your own approach to collaging, and how art c an bring new energy and ideas into a space. Check out Karen's art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Sarah Finucane is a creative and inspiring painter who loves mixed media and the abstract. She spent many years designing in the corporate world before returning to her artistic roots through painting. Hear how to create with the consumer in mind, experim ent with unique materials and textures, and try out different canvas sizes. Check out Sarah's paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Chris Heltai is a versatile photographer who enjoys capturing the abstract, scenery from travels around the world, and portraits. He's been shooting since he got his first camera at age 9. Hear how putting on an art show can be a turning point for your c areer, how to capture the feel of the moment, and advice for emerging photographers. Check out Chris's images at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Franceska Schifrin is a figurative expressionist painter who finds inspiration from her travels all around the world. She discovered the power of painting internationally on a trip with her artist father to Mexico in 1979 and hasn't stopped since. Hear h ow to work with any material, paint the truth, and find inspiration from the places you visit and people you meet. Check out Franceska's art at A...