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Episode 615: Chatting Little Shop of Horrors with Brian Scott Mednick. I just fell in love with Little Shop of Horrors—so I called up author & biographer Brian Scott Mednick to dig into the film’s history, legacy, and fun behind-the-scenes stories. This “lost” episode was recently recovered from the vault. A must-listen for cult classic movie […] The post LISTEN AS I TALK LITTLE SHOP OF...

Episode 613: Transforming Life into Art with Spiryt the Tattoo Poet – Tattoos, Healing & Creative InspirationIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Spiryt the Tattoo Poet, a renowned tattoo artist and storyteller who turns personal journeys into permanent art. Spiryt shares how he honors your life experiences, scars, and triumphs through custom tattoo […] The post Listen to my chat wi...

Episode 612: Dublin Artist Lee Welch on “Oedipus” – A Solo Exhibition at The Complex Listen as I chat with Dublin artist, Lee Welch as he talks about his solo exhibition, Oedipus which is showing at a place aptly named The Complex. With painting, printmaking, & installation, he contemplates perception, memory and connection. All images […] The post Dublin Painter, Lee Welch&#...

Episode 611: Listen to my chat with fine art photographer, Erika Masterson, in Florida. I actually featured one of her Protector piece in my Coup de Coeur gallery long ago. She tells me how she creates her dreamlike photos. She talks about how her early career as a portrait photographer transformed into her beautiful fine […] The post Listen to my chat with Florida Photographer, Erika Master...

Episode 610: Listen as I chat with writer, artist and blogger, Roman Cane, AKA, The Acoustic Painter. Roman loves learning and The Acoustic Painter is his avenue for exploring the world through art and writing. It is really quite a gem for artists and historians, alike. Roman tells me all about how he created the […] The post Listen to my chat with The Acoustic Painter, Roman Cane appeared f...

Episode 609: Today I talk to Colombian painter, Diego Alba. We talk all about his billboard at Times Square, his exhibition at the Mint; Guilding the Mint; taking criticism, corporate art vs. fine art, fauvism, and much more. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to my chat with Colombian painter, Diego Alba appeared first on Let's Talk Art With B...

Episode 608: Today I talk to French-American, NC painter & textile artist, Jessica Singerman about her abstract landscapes. She thrives in the outdoors and wants to bring that inspiration and refreshment inside. Her paintings bring a breath of fresh air into your space. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Check out my chat with French-American, NC Artis...

Episode 6O7: Today I talk to Molly Phillips, of the Art on prescription at The Bechtler Museum of Art, where they partner with Novant Health to provide patients with free art. It was created specifically to address loneliness, and create connectivity. I wanted to find out all about it, so I meet her at the […] The post Art on Presciption: The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Partners With Novan...

Episode 605: Listen to my fabulous chat with Mexico City painter, Gonzalo Garcia. We chat about his Interlace exhibit going on at Kates-Ferri Projects in NYC, curated by Charles Moore. These works are inspired by the 1970s Mexican film Los Cachorros. We talk about his inspirations and process. The exhibit goes through May 10th, 2025. […] The post My chat with Gonzalo Garcia about the Interla...

Episode 604: Listen as I chat with Charlotte abstract watercolor artist, Vivian Coleman. I met her at The King’s Drive Art Walk last year. I was blown away by her bright colorful art that shows her love for the outdoors and her penchant for adventure. She’s a city planner & a sled dog musher. I […] The post Listen to my chat with Charlotte artist, Vivian Coleman appeared firs...

Episode 604: I was so excited to find my new favorite historical artist…Lee Miller! She was a photographer and a war correspondent for Vogue in WW2. She hung out with Picasso and Man Ray…& she took a picture of herself in Hitler’s bathtub on the day he happened to commit suicide. Listen as I chat […] The post Listen to my chat with Ami Bouhassane, Granddaughter of Artis...

Episode 603: Check out my latest chat with Asheville artist, Mark Flowers. Mark was the subject of my very first podcast ever with owner and curator, Wim Roefs in 2006. I finally circled back to Mark this year & he is more fabulous than ever! He does these mixed media paintings that look like collages. […] The post Check out my chat with Asheville Artist, Mark Flowers: Finding Old Muses...

Episode 602: Check out my latest chat with LA Writer & Art Critic, Shana Nys Dambrot about what it’s like being an art critic. She publishes 13thingsla, a local art zine on Substack. This episode is brought to you by: The post My chat with LA Writer & Art Critic Shana Nys Dambrot appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke .

Episode 601: Today, laser-cut artist Jonathan Kaler joins me for the inaugural episode of a new series called Art vs. the Job where he talks to me about how his career as a copywriter influences his art and vice-versa. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Jonathan Kaler, Art vs. the Job 1 appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke .

Episode 600: Listen to my chat with Sonoma County abstract painter & portraitist, Deb Breton. We talk about art as therapy, how learning art history can create a relationship with the art; being a full-time artist, her inspirations, why she’s inspired by Taylor Swift & Basquiat, being a positive force, & much more. All images […] The post Exploring Art with Deb Breton: Insp...

Episode 599: Listen as I chat with Iraqi born sculptor, artist, & teacher, Ahmed Fadaam. We talk about sculpting methods, doing art in wartime in Baghdad, being a journalist, how he escaped to the US. He’s also making a comic for DC Comics about his life. It’s really an amazing story! All images used with […] The post Art in Wartime: Ahmed Fadaam’s Inspiring Journey appeared first...

Episode 598: Listen as I chat with Andy Sinclair, communications manager from the Denver Art Museum, about their Maurice Sendak, Wild Things exhibition, which covers his 65 year career of illustration and popular books. The show is so popular, it has been extended to Feb. 23, 2025. The post Listen as I chat with Andy Sinclair & Stefania Van Dyke, of the Denver Art Museum about the Wild Things...

Episode 597: Listen to my fun chat with artist Eva Crawford & model, Joy Farley. Eva was commissioned to paint the cover for Meredith Ritchie’s newly released WW2 historical novel, Poster Girls, which tells the story of an unlikely friendship of two military wives at a Charlotte Munitions plant. We talk about the story, the […] The post Charlotte Poster Girls: Bringing History to L...

Episode 596: Today I chat with Odiba Obioha, owner of O’da Art in Nigeria. He’s in NYC because he’s collaborating with Kates-Ferri Projects for the group exhibition, Pangea. It’s a 6 artist show, highlighting themes of gender and identity. Pangea is a metaphorical supercontinent of artists on display at Kates- Ferri Projects. This episode is […] The post O’da Ar...

Episode 595: Listen as I chat with artist, Anna Hill of Art Helps Cancer. She & her husband created Art From the Heart after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Artists donate original artwork to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to help other patients dealing with cancer. They help with cleaning, meals, & […] The post My chat with Anna Hill of Art Helps Cancer appeared firs...

Episode 596: Today I catch up with Lulu Schwall. She’s got so much going on: taking classes, doing commissions, Home shows, creating Instagram posts & Facebook Lives; doing stuff that scares her. We talk about creating… & canceling workshops. She has the flu, but is still able to impart words of wisdom. Enjoy! All images […] The post All the Feels with Lulu Schwall appear...

Episode 596: Listen as I chat with Maine artist & doctor, Amy Kustra. I met Amy through a mutual friend. When I saw her work, I knew I had to talk to her. Her portraits are stunning, her landscapes are luscious, and her abstract works are ravishing! She tells me what its like balancing a […] The post Check out my chat with Maine artist & doctor, Amy Kustra appeared first on Let'...

Episode 594: Today I chat with LA sculptor, Ann Weber who makes these large scale abstract sculptures out of CARDBOARD! She conveys metaphors for real life experiences out of her art. We talk about her journey to sculpting, her process and her inspirations. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you by: The post Listen to my chat with LA artist, Ann Weber appeared first on Let...

Episode 593: Listen to my chat with Lauri Dewhurst-Summers. She’s the owner of Coffey & Thompson Gallery, the oldest gallery in Charlotte. Katie Trafford, her gallery manager joins us. We talk about Art Consulting & other services. I learn lots about running a gallery. All images used with permission. This episode is brought to you […] The post My chat with Gallerists, Lauri De...

Episode 592: Check out my chat with Canadian artist & interior designer, Kevin Mann. I met Kevin at a local art festival & knew right away he was a kindred spirit. We talk about how art is a tribal effort. We talk about marketing, labels, confidence, gratitude, being broke, being rich & being in between […] The post My chat with Canadian artist, Kevin Mann appeared first on Let&#...