Wes Brown and Todd Pierson
Tenet
A podcast focusing on the Visual Arts and the Business of Art.
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Wes Brown and Todd Pierson
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 110 GirlSpit – Stunning and Unique Stencil Art, Cartography and Botanicals 23.12.2021 1:49:23
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with GirlSpit. GirlSpit gives us the background behind her name, her stencil work, the catalyst for her map work, process, the three-mistake rule, her sticker machine project, commissions, Gray Sky Gallery and the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair. Join us for a marvelous and informative conversation with GirlSpit! Check out the art of GirlSpit at www.girlspita...
Ep. 109 Gered Mankowitz, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society – Iconic Photography of Music Artists and Rock and Roll Royalty. 16.12.2021 3:07:31
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Gered Mankowitz, FRPS. Gered talks about Peter Sellers and the catalyst that sparked his interest in photography, the importance of his father’s guidance, his early history, finding his voice, his foray into working with performers and bands, working with film, process, the series Icon: Music Through The Lens, and shares stories of photographing Marianne...
Ep. 108 Dan Drossman – Artist, Curator – The Waiting Room Gallery 10.12.2021 1:07:01
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Denver Artist and Curator, Dan Drossman. Dan talks about the “alternative art space,” The Waiting Room Gallery, that he has been curating, the catalyst for the Waiting Rooms existence, exhibitions – past, present and future, what he’s learned curating, and we talk about the upcoming exhibition with Roy Nydorf and Michael Dowling. The Waiting Room Gallery...
Ep. 107 Elle Naef – Content Producer & Strategist at PBS 12, Co-Founder & Producer of Head Room Sessions 02.12.2021 2:52:22
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Elle Naef. Elle talks about Headroom Sessions and its mission, jaw rock, ReCreative Denver, Denver Creative Movement, her start promoting and managing bands, the wall of death, curating playlists, Tom Jones, rock and roll moments, Girls Rock Camp, being a Producer at PBS 12, Generation GRIT, Colorado Inside Out, puppets, her favorite PBS shows growing up, and acti...
Ep. 106 Jen Starling – Painting, Collage – Mixed Media 25.11.2021 2:38:34
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Jen Starling. Jen talks about art co-ops, business, support for the Arts in the US as compared to other countries, the catalyst for becoming a full-time Artist, discipline, finding her voice, problem solving, transition, incorporating collage into her work, exploration, vulnerability, identity, her upcoming solo show “Confronting the Void”, art festivals, teaching...
Ep. 105 Autumn T. Thomas – Interdisciplinary Artist, Wood Sculpture 18.11.2021 2:42:13
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Autumn T. Thomas. Autumn talks about becoming a full-time Artist, the non-verbal language of art, Ashe, her M.F.A experience, being self-reliant, the catalyst that led her to explore wood sculpture, process, engaging people with art, her piece “Lift Every Voice”, residencies, and finding balance. Join us for a wonderful and insightful conversation with Autumn T. T...
Ep. 104 Greg Geiger & Jay Pond – Gallery Six13, American Outsider Artist – Rodney Bode 11.11.2021 2:04:33
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Greg Geiger and Jay Pond, Artists and Owners of Gallery Six13 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Greg and Jay discuss the catalyst for opening Gallery Six13, their model for the gallery, what they’ve learned as Artists opening a gallery, outsider art, how they became involved with the Rodney Bode story, how they became guardians and representatives of Rodney Bode’s work...
Ep. 103 Heather Link-Bergman & Peter Miles Bergman – is Fair 20202021, Institute of Sociometry 04.11.2021 3:04:14
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Heather Link-Bergman and Peter Miles Bergman. We discuss being intentional in art, being ‘artners, the Institute of Sociometry, collaboration, the is Fair, mom – men observing modesty, art appropriation, owning your mistakes, P.O. Boxes, zines, humor and capital punishment. Join us for a captivating conversation with Heather and Peter. Find out more information on...
Ep. 102 Sarah Larsen – Intuitive Art 28.10.2021 2:23:00
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Sarah Larsen. Sarah talks with us about the mediums she works with, process and exploration, the catalyst that got her back into art, juried exhibitions, being the conduit of the art, creating for the process, love, Scrupulous OCD, line art, fear and failure, intuitive art, mental health, loss, and the healing power of art. Join us for an inspirational conversatio...
Ep. 101 Devon Dikeou – American Artist, Editor and Publisher – zingmagazine, Founder – The Dikeou Collection 22.10.2021 3:49:25
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Devon Dikeou. Devon talks about her work, exploring the in-between, her “Mid-Career Smear”, zingmagazine, and the Dikeou Collection. Check out Devon’s work at her website www.devondikeou.com Follow Devon on social media: On Instagram - www.instagram.com/devondikeou/ @devondikeou See Devon’s “Mid-Career Smear” at the Dikeou Collection 1615 California Street 5th flo...
Ep. 100 Howard Harris – Photographer, Dimensional Photographic Images, Techspressionism 14.10.2021 2:29:48
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Howard Harris. Howard talks about his early art experiences, attending the Kansas City Art Institute, analog and digital photography, securing a patent for his layered artwork, visualization, galleries, Techspressionism, and seeing beauty wherever you are. Check out Howard’s work on his website www.hharrisphoto.com Follow Howard on social media: On Instagram - www...
Ep. 099 Megan Morgan – Tusche Wash Painting & Oil Pastels On Burlap 07.10.2021 2:25:42
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Megan Morgan. Megan talks about the catalyst of using oil pastels on burlap, tusche wash painting, process, drawing, the language of art, art education, being a visual learner, interpreting art, her system of working without a studio, pricing, and advice for aspiring artists. Join us for a wonderful conversation with Megan Morgan. Check out Megan’s stunning work o...
Ep. 098 Harrison Love – Painter, Illustrator, Bright Futurism 30.09.2021 2:54:17
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Harrison Love. Harrison talks about positivity, living in Belgium, influencers, making art for the future, Bright Futurism, art and the pandemic, Contecht, autonomous storytelling, NYC Art Movement, his families art legacy, the Rhode Island School of Design, finding his voice, process, sales and commissions, and pricing. Check out Harrison’s work at his website: w...
Ep. 097 Valerie Savarie – Altered Book Artist, Book Sculpture 23.09.2021 2:13:34
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Altered Book Artist, Valerie Savarie. Valerie talks about how she got started sculpting books, working parameters, making art for yourself, process, inspiration, old books, commissions, public art, Edward Gorey, collaboration, pricing, Valkarie Gallery, and advice to aspiring Artists. Check out Valerie’s beautiful work at her website: www.valeriesavarie.com See...
Ep. 096 Hayley Richardson – Director, Dikeou Collection 16.09.2021 1:41:25
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Hayley Richardson, Director at the Dikeou Collection. Hayley talks about her education and path to becoming the Director at the Dikeou Collection, background of the Dikeou Collection, Zing Magazine, Devon Dikeou, collecting, and the importance of networking and internships. Join us for an informative and insightful conversation with Hayley Richardson. Follow Hayle...
Ep. 095 Brenda Stumpf – Contemporary Sculptor and Painter 09.09.2021 2:10:08
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Contemporary Sculptor and Painter, Brenda Stumpf. Brenda talks about growing up in a family of makers, quitting art school, Cy Twombly, poetry, mythology, trusting your intuition, process, finding beauty where you’re at, the Colorado art community, connection, cautionary tales, integrity of the work, and advice to aspiring Artists. Check out Brenda’s work at her w...
Ep. 094 Topher Straus – American Impressionistic Landscape Artist 02.09.2021 1:43:39
This week, Wes and Todd check in with their friend, Artist Topher Straus. They talk about what’s been going on since last year during the pandemic, his evolving style, Grand Teton National Park, Hawaii, gallery relationships and their importance, commissions, dealing with rejection, charitable work, wineries, art fairs, marketing, collectors and he shares with us a powerful story. We finish up wit...
Ep. 093 Sue Oehme – Artist and Master Printer 26.08.2021 3:12:59
This week, Wes and Todd travel to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to talk with Master Printer, Sue Oehme. We talk with Sue about printmaking, her work, Oehme Graphics, how the pandemic affected her studio, and a plethora of other subjects. Join us for an enthralling conversation with Sue Oehme. Check out Sue Oehme’s work at her website at www.sueoehme.com Check out the Oehme Graphics website at www.oe...
Ep. 092 Cipriano Ortega – Low Rock High Art, Queer Noir 19.08.2021 1:48:49
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Musician and Artist, Cipriano Ortega. They talk music, two-string bass, Morphine (the band, not the drug), painting and Cipriano and Vitaliy Minyaylo regale us with some low rock! Check out Cipriano Ortega and his band at the Mercury Café, August 26th @ 9:30pm www.mercurycafe.com Follow Cipriano on social media: On Instagram - www.instagram.com/ciprianoband/ @cipr...
Ep. 091 Meghan Wilbar - Landscape, Contemporary Painting and Torn Paper Drawing 12.08.2021 1:14:53
This week, Wes and Todd check in with Pueblo Artist, Meghan Wilbar. They talk about what Meghan has been working on during the pandemic, how it affected her, her stunning solo exhibition, “Changing Light”, at Michael Warren Contemporary and the upcoming shows she’s a part of coming up towards the end of the year. Join us as we catch up with our friend and spectacular Artist, Meghan Wilbar. Check o...
Ep. 090 Joy Redstone – Assemblage, Director of Naropa Community Counseling 29.07.2021 2:51:58
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist and Director of Naropa Community Counseling, Joy Redstone. Joy talks about Naropa, her journey as a mental health professional, her love of helping people, how art has helped her heal and process trauma, her assemblage art, encouraging people to make art, art and connection, dealing with grief and loss, happiness, art therapy, titration, meditation, affirma...
Ep. 089 Leith O’Malley – Australian Artist and Illustrator 22.07.2021 2:42:28
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Australian Artist and Illustrator, Leith O’Malley. Leith talks about living in South Australia, kangaroos, inspiration and ideas, intuition and process, tradigital, music and art, the circus, the dark and the light, misfits and characters, truth and authenticity, landscapes, pricing and selling art, and shares a bit of his philosophy about the joy in creating art...
Ep. 088 Sammy Lee – Korean American Visual Artist - Installation, Sculpture, Bookbinding 15.07.2021 2:20:01
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Sammy Lee. Sammy talks about how identity plays into her work, motherhood, growing up in South Korea, immigrating to the United States at 16, studying architecture and what it brings to her art, her current exhibition “Remind Me Tomorrow”, feng shui, hanji, her street art cart, meal casts, bookbinding and artist books, and artist residencies. Join us for a...
Ep. 087 Jesse Littlebird – Painter, Writer, and Film Director 08.07.2021 2:30:38
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Artist, Jesse Littlebird. Jesse talks about deep diving into art during the pandemic, the thought and subject matter behind his art, growing up in New Mexico, gentrification, capitalism, nurturing community, learning how to listen, process, the internet and art, painting as performance, aesthetics, art and cultural appropriation, leveraging identity and privilege,...
Ep. 086 Jeff Velarde – Painter, Photorealism 01.07.2021 2:22:40
This week, Wes and Todd talk with Painter, Jeff Velarde. Jeff talks about his exposure to art as a child, how art keeps him balanced, seeing some of his favorite art masterpieces in person, working as an Art Director for Z-Axis, traveling and how it influences his painting, balancing family with work and his fine art, working large, process, commissions, his solo exhibition “City Beats, Light and...
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