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Episode 639: Listen as I chat with Catherine Kanvik & Debbie Hunt of the Charlotte Studio Artists collective about this gem of an organization in Charlotte, both for the artists and the community. It gives the artists studio space, marketing services, diverse community, support & full proceeds to name just a few of the perks. […] The post Charlotte Studio Artists appeared first on Le...

Episode 638: Listen as UK artist, Clarke Reynolds. aka Mr. Dot. Clarke joins me on the pod. Clarke is completely blind and he does this fabulous braile art. We talk about what it’s like growing up blind. what it’s like being a blind artist & all of the opportunities he’s got coming up. He’ll be […] The post My chat with UK artist, Mr. Dot appeared first on Let&#03...

Episode 637: This is a very exciting episode. Today I’ve got Ryan Cronin & his wife, Melanie on the pod. Ryan is a graffiti artist along the lines of Basqiat & Keith Haring. In fact, the reason i wanted to talk to him this time is because they were able to feature some Keith Haring pieces in […] The post Ryan and Melanie Cronin talk Keith Haring with me! appeared first on Let&#...

Episode 636: Charlotte creative entrepreneur, Kenya Templeton tells me how she dealt with the panic of an unexpected job loss to coming into abundance at a whole new level. She talks about how having multiple income streams / “irons in the fire” drives her, she talks about the power of asking, and being open to […] The post Check out my INSPIRING chat with Charlotte Creative, Ken...

Episode 635: Listen as I chat with author, Christopher C. Gorham about his first, but definitely not last art novel, Matisse at War, where he captures Matisse’s time spent in Nazi-occupied France during WW2. It’s a fascinating look at an artist’s search for meaning. We talk art…we talk war…we talk writing. All sorts of gold […] The post Author, Christopher C. Gorham & I Talk...

Episode 634: Listen as I chat with author Terry Glaspey again. We are talking about a talk he just gave at a CS Lewis event Wheaton College focusing on faith & imagination. We talk about the ballet based on the book Till We Have Faces. We also talk about the ballet based on Lewis quote, The […] The post Catching Up With Author, Terry Glaspey. We Talk Ballet & CS Lewis Books appeared...

Episode 646: Listen as Brian & I chat about 2025 movie and celebrity culture. We always have a blast. This time we talk about celebrity deaths, stars who are horrible people, stars who are great people, double-standards in Hollywood, and much more! LTAWB partners with: Support me on Patreon The post Reel Talk with Author, Brian Scott Mednick: Remembering 2005 edition appeared first on Let&#039...

Episode 633: Listen as I chat with NY Shadow Sculptor, Larry Kagan. He creates these amazing steel sculptures which cast their own distinct shadow forms on the wall. His solo show Men is at the Louis K. Meisel Gallery in NYC until June 20, 2026. All images used with permission. LTAWB partners with: Support me […] The post Listen as I chat with Shadow Sculptor, Larry Kagan appeared first on L...

Episode 647: Listen as I chat with Inbal Zakai, the author of the Crazy Pablo blog, the Bite-Sized and Snob-Free Newsletter that makes you talk about art like an expert. It’s all about enjoying art without overthinking it. I’ve been enjoying her blog for years & knew I had to get her on the pod […] The post Check out my chat with the author of the Crazy Pablo blog, Inbal Zakai appe...

Episode 646: Listen as I catch up with Art Critic, Shana Nys Dambrot of 13ThingsLA on Substack. She’s been up to a lot: a trip to ROME, among other places, a birthday, & still keeping up with the best in art. We talk about it ALL This episode is brought to you by: Support me […] The post Catching up with LA Art Critic, Shana Nys Dambrot appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke .

Episode 645: Listen as I chat with collage artist, Leah Flanagan aka, Flanzella again. She talks about her recent move from Canada to Dallas Texas, teaching, collaging, Youtubing, podcasting, the importance of a community, and much more! This episode is brought to you by: Support me on Patreon The post Another Chat With Collage Artist, Flanzella appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke .

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Episode 643: So excited to have Eric Shiner back on the pod! He was one of my first interviews back in 2016 [Check out Episode 11] when he was at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. He’s worked at Sotheby’s in NYC and now at Powerhouse Arts in NYC. I actually ran into him when […] The post My second chat with Powerhouse Arts’ Eric Shiner appeared first on Let's Talk...

Episode 635: Listen as I chat with Charlotte Historical Artist, Dan Nance about his 20-year career painting history. I discovered Dan at the Charlotte Museum of History. [And I realized that I knew who he was from high school when he went to South Meck]. He tells me how he developed his style from filmmaking. […] The post My Chat With Artist, Dan Nance About Making History appeared first on...

Episode 640: Listen as I chat with NYC artist, Debra Kressner. She ran Sassy Scents, a home decor and fragrance business for 20 years, where she made sachets in the shapes of mini corsets, bustiers, and bikinis. With Sweet Dot Studios, she has combined her love of photography with her former business, making each piece […] The post My chat with Sweet Dot Studios’ Debra Kressner appeare...

Episode 632: Listen as I chat with glassmaker, Joe Grant as he tells me about Starworks, a fabulous community for artists specializing in ceramics, glass, & metal. They offer residencies, classes, galleries. They even have a cafe! We talk about what Starworks is, his role there, his art, & so much more. LTAWB Partners with: The post Glassmaker, Joe Grant tells me all about Starworks, a mag...

Episode 624: Listen as I chat with Cassandra Richardson, owner of the Lexicon Gallery in Charlotte, NC. We talk about changing plans, the importance of persistence, the benefit of a mentor, & how going through what seems like failure can be invaluable. It’s a truly inspiring chat. All images used with permission. LTAWB partners with: […] The post Catching up with Lexicon Gallery&#8...

Episode 630: Listen as I chat with Young Adult author, Chris Lee as we talk about his paranormal series for middle schoolers. He’s even appeared on Coast to Coast and Spaced Out Radio to talk about it. He tells me how he started this side project, about his fascination with Big Foot, his writing process, […] The post Check out my chat with Adventure Novelist & Big Foot Aficionado,...

Episode 630: Listen as I chat with artist/author, Gregory Newson about his several lives. He was a Black Panther, He talks about what saved him & he started a new life as an advertising director. Through it all he’s practiced his art. His book, I Get High Watching Paint Dry is out now. It’s a […] The post Listen to my chat with former Black Panther, Artist & Writer, Grego...

Episode 629: Listen as I chat with international artist, writer, & founder of The Working Artist, Crista Cloutier. Crista has done it all in every aspect of the art world. Then, at the top of her game in NYC, she gave it all up to move to Paris, France, with no connections, no plan B, […] The post Check out my chat with The Working Artist, Crista Cloutier appeared first on Let's Tal...

Episode 628: Sketchbook Skool Author & Artist, Danny Gregory thinks anyone can be an artist. He talks to me about how carrying a sketchbook can change your life. He has written several books on how creating a habit of sketching everyday objects in your free time will turn you into an artist and help you […] The post Sketchbook Skool’s Danny Gregory & I talk about how carrying a...

Episode 627: Listen as I chat with Seattle artist, Hallie Edlund. We talk about her role at Artsy Shark, a business her mother, Carolyn Edlund created which provides business strategies and solutions for artists. Hallie manages their social media and their Youtube channel. She tells me how it all started and she also gives me […] The post Listen to My Chat With Artist, Hallie Edlund of Artsy...

Episode 626: Listen as I chat with Charlotte Artist and Educator, Lydia Thompson about her ceramics work. It’s amazing how it all works! Her current project investigates landscapes and relics to learn about human migration and mobility. It’s a fascinating talk. LTAWB Partners with: The post Listen to my chat with Ceramicist & Mixed Media Artist, Lydia Thompson appeared first on Let...

Episode 625: Listen as I chat with Dreammaker, Terry Hudson. He’s a speaker, author and host of rBeatz. He helps creatives find & fulfill their callings. He tells me about his 20+ years in the entertainment industry, from pro-wrestling to music to coaching. LTAWB Partners with: The post Listen as I chat with The Dreammaker, Terry Hudson appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke .

Episode 624: Listen as Roland de Fries chats with me about his latest body of work, Everything Must Go, where he combines drawing, painting, & graphic prints outside of their original contexts to convey his message. All images used with permission. LTAWB Partners With: Support me on Patreon The post Everything Must Go! Roland De Fries talks about his latest series on Vanity & Perceived Lux...