In The Art Scene. Show about artists, their journeys, art business, successes, failures, inspiration

Jenna Pilant is one of THE most colorful people in the interior design arena. Although she's technically not a fine artist, I couldn't pass on the opportunity to bring her on the show to talk about her love for color, her inspiring story of finding herself, AND her wonderful friendship with artist Sarah Stieber from the previous episode. https://www.instagram.com/jennapilant/ https://jenna...

I am a huge fan of Sarah Stieber's colorful art, her vibrant personality, positive attitude, and strong confidence in all the great things. She works hard to make her way as an artist, although it may look on the outside like things are just happening in the best possible way. I'm honored to live in the same town with Sarah! And I really appreciate her time to tell her story and how much i...

Keeley Miller is a San Diego based photographer specializing in boudoir portraits for women. Her studio combines contemporary black and white boudoir photography with an empowering experience that will change the way you see yourself. Her mission as a photographer is more than just photography — it’s about creating an entire self love experience that shows her clients as the works of art that they...

Japanese calligraphy artist Rie Takeda who mainly resides in Europe is telling a story of her discovery of the traditional art of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) when she was just a child and how it transformed her life. Rie is so beautifully describing her relationships with her art, and the way she is bringing it to the new century. Website: https://www.rietakeda.com/ Buy the book: https://www.shod...

A photographer from California Allison Davis took a leap of faith and traveled the entire Pacific coast by herself in 30 days while documenting everything along the way. She turned her adventure into a stunning art book called "Revealed at the edge". These days, Allison is planning a trip along the East Coast and many other brave things she wants to do as an artist.  https://www.instagram.com...

Australian-born multimedia artist Cybele Rowe lives on two and a half acres in Joshua Tree where she feels unconstrained to oursue whatever art ideas she wants. In her words, it's better to invest 100% of your time to strive to make good art than be spending 50% of your time making money for someone else.  Her abstract work includes scuplture, painting, tufting and many other mediums. She is...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Canadian artist Amy Friend whose love for photography and history and a passion for family roots exploration is beautifully manifested through her work with vintage photographs and slides. I was fascinated by her stories, her vision of our global connection, and her out-of-the-box experimental processes. official website: amyfriend.ca Instagram: instagram.com/amy...

Russian-born artist and designer Masha Kechaeva expresses herself in a multitude of media: from costume and set design to photography and performance. Her ideas are based on dreams, ancient rituals and unconscious memories. And the result is absolutely unique, deeply sensual, and thought-provoking surrealistic work that you have to see for yourself to fully comprehend it. https://www.instagram.com...

Peter has been photographing for several decades, specializing in documentary, portrait, and fine art forms. He has been working with socially oriented non-profit organizations for over 30 years. Some of Peter’s prison arts photography was funded by the California Arts Council, which administers the state’s Arts in Corrections program. https://petermerts.com/   Organizations Peter has worked...

I've known Wendy for a few years but only recently did I learn her story about becoming an artist. Today, she is a successful artist and art teacher. Her work is being featured in TV shows and magazines. We talked about how to live life, teach art and license your artwork (listen till the end to learn more!) Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.coltkleine Instagram: instagram.com/coltkleine Leftbank Art:...

Artist from California Annalise Neil is taking cyanotypes to a whole new level. Her multi-step highly precise process and manual enhancement of every piece result in complex surrealistic artwork full of philosophical meaning and messages about the world around us.  https://www.instagram.com/annalise_neil_studio/ https://www.annaliseneil.com/ https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/01/annalise-nei...

What do you see when you look into your trash can? Trash? Ruby Silvious sees opportunities. Throughout her career, she painted on eggshells, pistachio shells, acorns, and other stuff, she used fast food wrappers to create bras. But more than anything, she is known for her work with teabags. Not only she has been painting intricate scenes and portraits, but she also used teabags as a medium to crea...

What on Earth is a visual anthropologist?.. When I first saw Tatiana's work I thought 'Ooh, this is a very unique multimedia'. But in our conversation, Tatiana uncovered so much more about her project with indigenous women in the Ecuadorian forest. With her work, she truly created a multisensory experience that brings a deeper understanding of the culture and people's concerns with the environment...

Named after her renaissance ancestor, poetess, and muse to Michelangelo Buonarroti, VITTORIA COLONNA carries a strong lineage in the world of art. A strong advocate for women in the arts globally, Vittoria became a World Women Hour 2020 honouree #Shesmyhero for empowering change through her work in the arts and entertainment. Vittoria will be part of XIV Florence Biennale 2023 https://www.instagra...

Altruism, community building, and lots, and lots of local art - it's what makes Vervor shop a special destination! Learn how one small business owner is aiming to make his neighborhood a new art district of San Diego.

Cori Derfus, the creator of Fur Beast Forest who you might remember from Season 2, recently came up with a new art enterprise. She is making organic, natural watercolors - and they are beautiful!!! The brand is called Dusty Bee and is available on Etsy. The quantities are limited for obvious reasons. But if you have a chance to get your hands on Dusty Bee paints it is going to make the perfect gif...

Luz Maria Clayton is a digital artist and a small business owner in San Diego, CA. Her tiny art shop in City Heights just turned 2 years old and it's already a landmark of the neighborhood! Luz and her mother create and sell gift items, jewelry, art prints, crocheted hats, aprons, throw blankets -- you name it! The items that will make truly unique gifts from San Diego for any visitor to our city!...

Latvian artist and designer Daiga Atvara on her art alchemy experiments and obsession with asteroids 

Forget everything you thought you knew about fine art photography because scott davis (and - before you come for me - he does prefer to spell his name with lowercase) is reimagining the way it's supposed to be.

English-born artist Simon Bull explains his approach to painting and successful art business

Mexican-born artist Marianela de la Hoz is expressing her thoughts and feelings about the world through highly detailed surrealistic egg tempera paintings. Influenced by her Mexican heritage, her style reminds many people of Frida Kahlo's work and carries the same level of deep thought, symbolism, and loud statements. 

Art is a human right. Annie Buckley is an artist, educator, and founder of Prison Arts Collective, the San Diego-based non-profit.

Brazilian filmmaker Marcos Negrao talks about how the universe has ways to help you do the work you are meant to do, about his amazing journey around the world meeting the children who make the real change for their local communities and for the planet.

New York artist Rose Brawn is talking about how her personal experience with physical issues informed her current work. Her new Circle series explores the idea of a "perfect shape" gaining more beauty after being distorted or damaged.  

Wouldn't it be cool if buying art was as easy as using a vending machine? Chicago artist Steph Krim is doing exactly that! Her small business Good Things Vending is helping local artists and makers vend their products at prime locations through vending machines. How was she able to pull it off while having a newborn baby and working a day job? Listen to this episode to find out!