The Art of Hunting Podcast

In this episode Ryan is joined by fellow outdoorsmen Jerry McPherson & CJ Davis of Montana Decoys. Founded in 1996 by Jerry McPherson,  Montana Decoy is a designer and manufacturer of big game, turkey, whitetail, and predator decoys. Montana Decoy's goal is to design and develop decoys that give hunters the edge in the field, no matter the game they are after. Acquired by Flint Holdings, LLC in Ap...

In this episode Ryan is joined by fellow outdoorsmen Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public (THP)  Aaron shares his early days of filming hunts with friends, competing in turkey calling contests, and working as an intern with Midwest WhitetailHe goes on to share some awesome story to how they formed the business plan and created...Ryan and THP are in early stages in doing an apparel line of shirts...

In this episode Ryan is joined by fellow outdoorsmen and friend CJ Davis of Montana Decoys. CJ drew a once in a lifetime elk tag in Virginia this year so they talk elk hunting.... traditional bows, arrows, and broad heads. They go on to share some back stories at their time together working at the NWTF.  Enjoy the conversation with CJ https://montanadecoy.com/ Pre-Order the new print NEW for 2023!...

In this episode Ryan is joined by fellow outdoorsmen Sam Soholt; Sam is committed to conservation, tirelessly advocating for wild places and hunter access while raising funds for non-profits with projects like Public Land Tees, Conservation Crossings, and Stamp It Forward. Public Land Tees Websitehttps://publiclandtees.com/The Stamp It Forward project is a conservation initiative that raises money...

In todays episode, Ryan and Madison share some stories after going out on his own as a full time graphic designer and share the three most important qualities you need to do it full time yourself. "It takes time to develop your skills as a graphic designer or full time artist. While painting nights and weekends I've spent the last decade doing freelance design work for clients across the outdoor i...

In this episode Ryan sits down in studio with Andrew Maxwell of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast. Andrew and his wife Tiffany were traveling from Alabama to Boone for the weekend, so it was a prefect opportunity to hear stories from Andrew and backstory to how the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast started. Andrew tells some cool deer hunting stories from some of the guests they've had on their podcast...

In todays episode Ryan and Madison breakdown the process for producing original oil paintings and graphic design for paper prints products.  Sign up for our newsletter:  ryankirby.com/newsletter  We hope you're enjoying these episodes, please leave a comment and review on the platform you're listening from! PLEASE share a link with your family and friends! We want to create a community of like min...

In todays episode Ryan and Madison breakdown how hunts have inspired Ryan's work as a wildlife artist. Deer in motion, birds in flight, and turkey's are some of Ryan's favorite subjects and there's a big reason why they are some of his most successful paintings! Hear how Ryan uses experiences in the field, to help guide his brush and inspiration to bring everything to life.  Sign up for our newsle...

“Rough Sketches” Podcast I always start with a rough sketch – basic tools, a simple concept, but a big idea. In the same way, lots of outdoor brands and personalities start out in a similar fashion. You’re hustling, creating and bootstrapping, learning to fly the plane in the air and improvising as you go. I want to hear the interesting stories, the wins and losses, and the humble beginnings with...

In todays episode Ryan and Madison breakdown what is important about raising kids in the outdoors and introducing them to hunting. Sign up for our newsletter:  ryankirby.com/newsletter We hope you're enjoying these episodes, please leave a comment and review on the platform you're listening from! PLEASE share a link with your family and friends! We want to create a community of like minded people...

In todays episode Ryan is joined by a local friend Bailey Gore of Boone, NC who was recently caught up in a wild fishing story of EPIC proportion over the weekend!  “After careful deliberation and discussions between the Big Rock Rules Committee and Board of Directors with biologists from both NC State CMAST and NC Marine Fisheries biologists as well as an IGFA official, it was determined that Sen...

In todays episode Ryan starts a new series to add to the podcast called "Rough Sketches" that will be episodes with various guests he hosts on the podcast. “Rough Sketches” Podcast I always start with a rough sketch – basic tools, a simple concept, but a big idea. In the same way, lots of outdoor brands and personalities start out in a similar fashion. You’re hustling, creating and bootstrapping,...

In todays episode Ryan and Madison dive into the backstory of Ryan purchasing his first hunting property. The difference between owning a land for recreation vs land for tillable acres for farming. The purpose of food plots for wildlife and hunting vs baiting. Leasing land vs owning land and Christmas tree farms in North Carolina   Sign up for our newsletter:  ryankirby.com/newsletter We hope you'...

In todays episode Ryan and Madison touch on stories from Ryan's early days hunting, fishing, and growing up on a farm. Ryan also shares some stories of what he learned growing up and how he applies lessons he's learned in parenting, art, and business...from bass fishing farm ponds, deer drives growing up, and turkey hunting with his kiddos  this past year; this episode is packed full of fun storie...

In todays episode, Ryan has a special guest on Cassie who has recently returned as warehouse manager at Ryan Kirby Art. Ryan and Cassie tell old stories of the early days when Ryan first started his e-commerce print business. From a  basement dungeon  warehouse, shipping disasters, and bedroom studio days.  Sign up for our newsletter:  ryankirby.com/newsletter We hope you're enjoying these episode...

In todays episode, Ryan and Madison breakdown the constant process on creating art and print products that meet the market place. Understanding how to choose subjects that are popular to a specific crowd and fall in line with what you enjoy doing creatively. Madison and Ryan go on to talk about some products that don't do well and trying to produce new art regardless of the outcome. Sign up for ou...

In todays episode, Ryan is joined by his wife Kim Kirby for a fun question and answer session!! We complied a list of questions from social media that people were wanting to know, and Kim and Ryan dive into them. They touch on topics about art, business, faith, and family. We hope you're enjoying these episodes, please leave a comment ,and review on the platform you're listening from! PLEASE share...

Timing and in life is everything and in this case it was launching a new series of print products that literally changed everything!!!In the Fall of 2019, Ryan first launched the "Growth and Maturity of The White-Tailed Buck" this single product has helped fuel his business for growth. What started with pencils and sketch book has grown into a successful small business that currently employees thr...

If you're an artist this podcast is packed full of information on the printing process, product packaging development, and the process to licensing artwork. We hope you're enjoying these episodes, please leave a comment ,and review on the platform you're listening from!  Link to our Youtube channel to watch video version of the episodehttps://www.youtube.com/@RyanKirbyArt/podcastsWe want to create...

In this episode Ryan tells the back story to his original painting "Sons of Thunder" that has helped raise over a half million dollars in sales for conservation and NWTF; The National Wild Turkey Federation. He goes on to share his take in turkey population decline and improving habitat for turkeys. He ends the conversation on the story from a recent turkey hunting trip back home in Illinois with...

In this episode Ryan talks about the challenges of balancing work and family while running a small business. He shares the pros and cons of having his studio and work next to his home. Growth with family and in business.  We want to create a community of like minded people who share a love for art, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, land management, conservation, and everything that the brand “The Ar...

In this episode Ryan talks about the challenges of creating art and product that sell. As a small business owner, it's a constant challenge of creating new products, spending months launching them, and then marketing and delivering them to customers. Talent will only take you so far, you have to put things into action but once you're able to do that, then your talent and process will improve over...

We want to create a community of like minded people who share a love for art, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, land management, conservation, and everything that the brand “The Art of Hunting” stands for. Sign up for our newsletter:  ryankirby.com/newsletter The overall purpose of this podcast series is to help give our audience a deeper look into Ryan Kirby the artist and brand.  There will be eig...

Define the brand "The Art of Hunting" using art to enhance the atmosphere of the hunt camp, to educate, and entertain people and show hunting in a more artful way. We want to create a community of like minded people who share a love for art, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, land management, conservation, and everything that the brand “The Art of Hunting” stands for. Sign up for our newsletter:  rya...

Hunt to canvas, Ryan returned from a recent hunt in Florida and shares some stories after hunting private and public land there. He also shares stories of taking photos and video of turkeys as a kid.  A fun hunt on the last day of his trip inspired some new turkey sketches and original oil painting. We want to create a community of like minded people who share a love for art, the outdoors, hunting...