Art Grind Podcast

Join hosts Marshal Jones and Dina Brodsky as they delve into the origins of Israel Herschberg, his philosophy on painting, his early sources of inspiration and his purist approach to creating true art. There was a lively argument between Dina and Israel and we're curious to find out who our audience agrees with. Give us a call at 929-267-4830, email or DM us and let us know what you think. Is...

Join hosts Marshall Jones and Dina Brodsky as they investigate the origins and methods of artist Lorraine Loots.  ArtGrind explores Loots' painting of miniatures, her working road trip "America for Ants" as well as her ongoing, 20 year long, 1000 painting project "The Lovers' Eyes". Lorraine's website: Link Lorraine's IG: Link Support the Art Grind by purcha...

An interview with Nicolás Uribe, where he describes his journey through the art world, and the non-traditional path he’s taking in his career. Nicolás' website: Link Nicolás' IG: Link Nicolás'  YouTube: Link Support the show

In this episode Marshall and Sophia interviews the author of The Secret Lives of Colour, Kassia St. Clair who’s insightful and delightful to listen to. Kassia is a writer and cultural historian who creates compelling narrative about topics and subject matter we casually overlook. Prepare yourself for an exploration into the wild world of color and how it effects not only our preconceived notions b...

An interview with artist and entrepreneur Bryan Mark Taylor, in which he talks about his painting practice, the importance of persistence, and the inspiration behind his latest project, VisionXLive, one of the art world’s largest and most diverse virtual conferences. Bryan's website: Bryanmarktaylor.com Bryan's IG: @bryanmarktaylor Vision X Live: Visionxlive.com Global Art Conference Jul...

This week Marshall and Sophia speak to Anna Park about her imagery, her process, the pressures of being a young artist with early success, and how the pandemic has affected her. With Everything 2D  in the art world being seen through the lens of painting , it's hard to make a drawing that stands on its own. You show'em Anna! She's an incredibly prolific, focused, artist with nothing...

In this episode, Marshall and Dina interview Miriam Escofet in the middle of the second London lockdown. She shares her memories of a childhood in a family of artists, the journey that took her to painting, and dives in-depth into the experiences that turned her into the artist she is at present. Miriam’s website: https://miriamescofet.com/ Miriam’s IG:  @miriam.escofet.artist Call to action : Sav...

This week Marshall and Sophia speak with writer and art critic Ken Johnson about a life full of looking at art. We covered a ton of interesting topics including the humor in art, the brain as the epic anticipator, consciousness, psychedelics, and of course writing art criticism for the New York Times. Stay tuned to the end for a little mini art critique reaction to some funny paintings we showed K...

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible portrait painter Sean Cheetham to talk about his time in the art work, the beginnings of his creative career, as well as knife making, calligraphy, and some of his other interests Sean's website: Link Sean's IG: Link Support the show

This week, Sophia and Dina speak to Chicago based artist, educator, and musician Tim Lowly. He works in egg tempera and acrylic paint. We spoke to him about growing up in South Korea,  his daughter Temma, his artistic ideologies, spirituality, and even got some great art career advice. Let's reflect on something meaningful with Tim Lowly! ​Tim's Art: Link   ​Tim's Music: Link ​Tim&a...

In this episode producer Tun Myaing and host Dina Brodsky interview Rafael Hoekstra about what NFT art is all about. Rafael holds a PHD in nanotechnology, and was an early convert to the world of cryptocurrency. He's hitchhiked around the world, writing poems and singing songs to strangers on many continents. Rafael created a meta NFT of this episode. If you're interested you can bid for...

 In this episode Alyssa Monks talks about the twin acts of creation and destruction, maintaining her curiosity, and what keeps her studio practice vital and alive. Alyssa’s work is represented by Forum Gallery in New York City. She lives and paints in Brooklyn. Her latest solo exhibition “Breaking Point” was in October of 2018 at Forum Gallery. Her next solo show is slated for Fall of 2021. Alyssa...

In this episode, Zoey Frank discusses  her atelier training, and the ground it laid for a studio practice of incessant searching and experimentation as she evolves as an artist. She’ll talk about the day to day experience of her life as an artist, her painting workshop, and her recent foray into quilting. Zoey Frank's Website Zoey Frank's Instagram Support the show

Marshall and Sophia interview a 26 year old Michigan based artist who has built a thriving career for herself using Instagram. She is a talented painter who paints beautiful, dream-like imagery. Her symbols are potent and alive and they take us to the edge of safety and fear. We talk about her journey with instagram, building up a body of work, her creative process and materials, as well as realiz...

In this episode, Colleen Barry talks about the forces that shaped her as an artist. She talks about her artistic journey - from taking classes at the Art Students League at thirteen, to an intense mentorship in her twenties, to making a living as a professional artist and drawing director at the Grand Central Atelier at present. She’ll discuss acquiring skills in order to experiment them, the rela...

In this episode, Marshall and Dina talk to Sam Adoquei about his incredible journey from his childhood in Ghana, to the beginnings of his art career in Italy and then to New York, where he is known as an artist, educator, and mentor to artists and musicians.  Sam reveals some of the philosophy  behind his painting practice, and tells the story of the unique experiences that shaped him as an artist...

In this week's episode, hosts Marshall Jones and Sophia Kayafas plunge into a lively and inspiring conversation with artist Hilary Harkness via zoom. Hilary brings a playful and candid energy to the conversation. Her work allows curiosity, intuition, and pleasure to be the driving forces in the studio so that anything can happen in the process. Join us as we step into her world of intensely a...

Hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interview the  amazing artist, teacher and mother Shana Levenson. Shana left a scripted life and took a leap of faith to become a full time artist. Find out how she overcame her challenges and created a sustainable art career for herself. This interview was recorded in September 2018. Shana's website: https://www.shanalevenson.com/ Shana's IG: https:...

This episode was one of the last in-person interviews recorded before the pandemic hit. Hosts Marshall Jones and Sophia Kayafas enjoy a rich dialogue with Sarah Schmerler who is a journalist, art critic for the New York Times and art educator for 26 years. Schmerler is a gifted story teller whose creative insights offered us an intimate slice of conversation that was not only entertaining but also...

Hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interview the founders of Natural Pigments, George O’Hanlon and Tatiana Zaytseva. This fascinating two-hour-long talk demystifies not only how paint works, but also painting’s best practices from two people who spend their lives researching and producing it, so grab your sketchbooks and get ready to take notes as you listen. Summary: In this episode of Art Gri...

We can all make an impact on the art world, but imagine living long enough to see that impact for yourself.  We were lucky enough to speak with 96 year old realist painting legend, Philip Pearlstein.  Pearlstein has been part of a significant moment in history, when America took the art world by storm in the 50s and 60s with Abstract Expressionism leading the way. We contemporary artists are now s...

In this episode of Art Grind , hosts Dina Brodsky, Marshall Jones, and producer Tun Myaing interview writer and entrepreneur Patrick McGinnis in New York City. Best known for coining the term “FOMO” (Fear Of Missing Out), McGinnis seems like an unusual guest: what could someone from the world of finance speak about on an art podcast? As an art collector, writer, and brother of a musician, it turns...

In this episode of Art Grind, hosts Dina Brodsky, Marshall Jones and producer Tun Myaing reunite for the first time since March, and talk about art and life in quarantine. It Calls Me by Hazmat Modine , courtesy of Wade Schuman Give us a call on our Art Grind Podcast hotline and tell us what's on your mind! 929-267-4830 Support the show

In this episode of Art Grind , hosts Dina Brodsky, Marshall Jones, and Tun Myaing road trip to interview artists Alex Kanevsky and Hollis Heichemer in New Hampshire. With the faint sound of crickets setting the stage, Alex and Hollis speak about their different paths to becoming artists and how thought, experience, memory, and painting converge—usually as the same thing. Though Alex paints more re...

What’s the difference between an artist, an engineer, an architect, and a contractor? For Nicolas Holiber, there isn’t one! Nicolas is a compelling sculptor and painter whose practice blurs the lines between the two using mediums such as acrylic paste, tar, oil paint, plaster, reclaimed wood, hardware, and even beeswax. He not only plays with the technicality of surface, but the idea of surface it...