Blue Rain Gallery Podcast

In this special episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia interviews renowned painter Doug West, who shares his remarkable story of surviving a life-threatening accident in 2022, his recovery, and the spiritual transformation that followed. West's upcoming exhibition, opening on October 11th, 2024, at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, showcases powerful new works, including Now and...

Join acclaimed artist Roseta Santiago and Blue Rain Gallery owner Leroy Garcia as they tour the Santa Fe gallery, exploring the stories and symbolism behind over a dozen new paintings in Santiago’s latest exhibition, TY. Together, they delve into her inspiring relationships and chance encounters with the subjects of her evocative portraits, the bold evolution of her artistic vision, and the rich e...

In this impromptu episode, artist Mozart Gabriel Abeyta, known as "Ugly Pie," delves into the personal origins of his unique name and artistic journey. He reveals how his work is deeply rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and the profound influence of his ancestry. Ugly Pie discusses his creative process, highlighting the raw, expressive, and intentionally surreal nature of his paintings,...

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia visits the art-filled studio of Western oil painter GL Richardson to discuss GL’s upcoming exhibition, ‘ Ties that Bind ’, showing July 26 – August 10, 2024. They explore GL’s ranching background, the inspirational role of his photography, heartfelt tales behind each piece, and his visions for impact and interpretation. Don't...

Join Blue Rain Gallery owner and host Leroy Garcia as he visits acclaimed oil painter Kathryn Stedham in her hacienda studio outside Santa Fe. This episode delves into Stedham’s newest exhibition, ‘ West: Real, Imagined,’  showing from July 12-26, 2024, with an opening night reception from 5-7 pm. Together they explore Stedham’s fusion of realist, modernist, and abstract styles, her plein-air prac...

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, owner Leroy Garcia takes viewers into the home studio of celebrated painter Erin Currier. Together they examine finished and in-process artworks as Currier shares how her work is intricately intertwined with her life experiences and deep-seated beliefs about what it means to be human. They explore the vast world of Currier’s inspirations, including...

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of renowned bronze sculptor Hib Sabin. Born in 1935, Sabin's artistic journey began with painting and evolved into a passion for wood carving and bronze sculpting. A Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts graduate, Sabin's early career included teaching tenures and involvement with the peace movement during th...

The day before his exhibition 'Whispers of the Heartland' opened at Blue Rain Gallery, renowned oil painter Z. Z. Wei, with his wife and translator Lin, provided an insightful walkthrough of his collection. Z. Z. shared how his paintings, rich with themes of freedom and reverence for nature, serve as his sanctuary. His works, like the notable '55 MPH,' blend nostalgia with contempo...

Z. Z. Wei, born in 1957 in Beijing, began painting during China’s Cultural Revolution, finding solace in art amid familial and academic turmoil. He graduated from the Central Institute of Arts and Design in Beijing in 1984 and moved to the United States in 1989. The American rural landscape profoundly influenced his art, blending his Chinese heritage with new experiences. Wei’s work, rich with Ame...

Bronze sculptor Raymond Gibby grew up in Southern California in the foothills outside of Riverside. As a child, he developed a love of the outdoors and wildlife. His father taught him about craftsmanship through doing construction work during the summers and as a wood shop teacher. Gibby's grandfather was a prolific landscape and wildlife oil painter from Utah, and greatly added to his art und...

Internationally known for his innovative approach that revolutionizes this traditional medium, Pappan’s artwork transcends limits as deftly as it highlights them. “As in historical examples of ledger art, the image takes precedence in my work, but I still attempt to preserve the essence of the ledger. The sections intended to separate and categorize information now work to distort my figures. I am...

Explore Leroy Garcia's curation of Contemporary Native Art, on exhibition at Blue Rain Gallery March 15 – 29, 2024 — Santa Fe View artwork from the show here The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, edited by Brandon Nelson, and music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.

Introducing Jesse Littlebird. Jesse Littlebird’s paintings are a fusion of Indigenous heritage and contemporary expression. His artwork tells stories rich in symbolism and cultural depth. Drawing from Southwestern landscapes, Indigenous cosmologies, and historical perspectives, Littlebird’s work invites critical reflection by blending elements from Western and Indigenous thought. View artwork by J...

Blue Rain Gallery is thrilled to announce an important new exhibition featuring five captivating paintings by acclaimed artist Brad Overton. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of pin-up pop art in the 1950s-60s, Overton presents a contemporary interpretation, skillfully blending high-art techniques with bold visual imagery. Channeling influences from iconic pin-up artists like Mel Ramos and G...

Leroy takes us on a behind the scenes tour of Blue Rain Gallery at the LA Art Show 2024

Tony De Luz's paintings pay homage to road culture by seamlessly combining the radiance of neon signs with the nostalgic charm of old cars and the unrestrained energy of motorcycles. His meticulous strokes create a visual narrative that transcends the canvas, transporting viewers to a vintage Americana era where the open road symbolized freedom and adventure, making each piece a timeless testa...

Erin Currier, renowned for her luminous portrait paintings, presents a special Valentine’s Day Nude Drawing Show at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe from February 14th to 29th, 2024. Currier’s departure from her usual portrait work showcases intimate nude drawings, providing a unique perspective into her lifelong fascination with drawing and her ability to portray profound essence. ERIN CURRIER Sin R...

Leroy recaps Blue Rain Gallery's 30th year anniversary and season III of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast. Find episodes available at blueraingallery.com/PODCAST

Contemporary Native glass art is a dynamic and thriving field, with artists like Dan Friday, Raven Skyriver, and Preston Singletary playing significant roles in pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques and introducing cultural narratives into the world of glass sculpture. ... 1. Dan Friday: Dan Friday's contemporary Native glass art is characterized by its simplicity and deep cultural...

Marigold Linton, a pioneering Native American psychologist, is renowned for her transformative contributions to cross-cultural psychology. As the first Native American woman to earn a Ph. D. in psychology from Stanford University, Linton has dedicated her career to advancing cultural diversity understanding. Her research focuses on the interplay between culture, mental health, and well-being, chal...

Blue Rain Gallery proudly presents “Arkteia,” an upcoming exhibition of new paintings by Robin Jones. This remarkable showcase will adorn our gallery walls from October 27 to November 11, 2023, with an in-person artist reception on the opening night, Friday, October 27, from 5-7 p.m. “Arkteia" invites viewers to embark on a journey where art blends with advocacy, where Jones’ deep-rooted phil...

Part II of a two part episode that explores the places and stories behind Jim Vogel's latest series of works, titled Fabulórico Watch part I here ... JIM VOGEL: Fabulórico September 29 – October 14, 2023 — Santa Fe Artist Reception: Friday, September 29th from 5 - 7pm ... Jim Vogel deftly weaves color and emotion, detail and shape into paintings that reflect life and land in New Mexico. Vogel...

Join us for the first of a two part episode that explores the places and stories behind Jim Vogel's latest series of works, titled Fabulórico ... JIM VOGEL: Fabulórico September 29 – October 14, 2023 — Santa Fe Artist Reception: Friday, September 29th from 5 - 7pm https://blueraingallery.com/event/new-paintings-28 ... Jim Vogel deftly weaves color and emotion, detail and shape into paintings t...

Blue Rain Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming show of new paintings by Kathryn Stedham titled “Spirit of the West.” This show of new works is scheduled for August 25 – September 9, 2023 with an opening night reception on Friday, August 25th from 5 – 7pm. In a series of landscape paintings contained only by the limits of the canvas, Stedham seeks to project an image of the Southwest that is...

Born in 1982, Raven Skyriver started blowing glass in high school at the age of sixteen. Raven’s mentor, Lark Dalton, taught him how to build glass blowing equipment and trained him in the traditional Venetian technique. In 2003 Raven was invited to join the William Morris team. He worked on the team until Morris' retirement in 2007. The experience of working with such a talented group of arti...