Talks and More

Longtime Taos artist and writer Claire Brandenburg takes us on a tour through the many formats and mediums she works in within her studio space.

Kari Bell works in oil and cold wax. A recent transplant to Taos, we talk about the art scene there against the backdrop of the pandemic, and get a tour of her studio with works in progress.

Landscapes, Monkeys and Lettuce, oh my! Jeff Cochran is known for his paintings of chimpanzees (which technically are apes, not monkeys) and his gorgeous Taos landscapes. He shows us around his ramshackle but wonderfully lit studio as we chat about… well, art.

Jivan Lee is a rising star in the Western Art world. After much work and perseverance, he has become one of the most sought-after plein air painters in the West. I drove up from Santa Fe to Taos to visit with Jivan in his studio. Join us for our chat about art and humanity.

Jivan Lee is a rising star in the Western Art world. After much work and perseverance, he has become one of the most sought-after plein air painters in the West. I drove up from Santa Fe to Taos to visit with Jivan in his studio. Join us for our chat about art and humanity.

Noelle Phares is an environmental scientist turned artist. After leaving her job at a growing startup in silicon valley, she rediscovered painting and started her own business selling her artwork in the form of prints and original paintings.

Brandon Brown is an art dealer at LewAllen galleries in Santa Fe. We met last summer on Canyon Road and I thought he’d be a great podcast guest to share a gallerist’s perspective.

In this episode, we discuss the role of art galleries, working with artists and collectors, and answer listeners’ questions, most notably, “How do I get to show my work in a gallery?“

I recently spoke with the multi-award-winning oil painter, Eric Bowman. Eric and I chatted on speakerphone as he was finishing up work for his upcoming solo show. If you listen closely, you can hear him painting,  scraping and bumping around in the studio, finishing up his painting titled “The Searchers.” 

Danika Ostrowski discovered her talent at a young age and has been building her career and fan-base since college. Wisely having left Bryan/College Station, TX for Austin (hook ‘em horns), Danika has found a community of artists and a bright voice that resonates throughout the West. 

Luke Anderson is a contemporary landscape, wildlife and figure painter. Luke resides in Wyoming, where he was born and raised. Discovering a knack for his artistic abilities early on, he’s fortunate to have settled into his gift while still quite young. Still in his mid 20’s, Luke is one of the young guns in the Western art world, with a bright future ahead. Join us as we discuss how he got started, his chili test and what’s next in his career.