• the process as the reward
• the importance of using quality papers
• referencing the environment when painting
• creating two studio work spaces
• finding time to practice a slow process
• paying attention to the light in the room
• arranging a still life on the floor
• using the camera as a tool
• the value of "traditional" approaches to art making
• painting what inspires you most

As the podcast concludes Maria shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #3: Be willing to let something "go" if it is not engaging your interest. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Maria's work as I am, follow her on Instagram to stay up-to-date with her most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.

• the paradox of two-dimensional space
• the influence of nature
• being supported by a making culture
• play as exploration
• using digital tools in drawing ideation
• the influence of Japanese aesthetics
• the essence of material
• the value of work and persistence
• the freedom of abstraction
• place as inspiration

As the podcast concludes Dustin shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Take yourself out of the process: Pursue curiosity and experiment, instead. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Dustin's work as I am, follow him on Instagram to stay up-to-date with his most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.

• art making as opportunity
• artist as introvert -and- extrovert
• getting support from family to study in the arts
• the relationship between drawing and printmaking
• the joy of surprise
• screen printing, irony, and the role of contradiction in art making
• isometric drawing
• connecting your ideas to others through feeling and reflection
• researching to wonder, ponder, and question
• the role of silence
• combining photo silkscreen with stencils
• good work needs terrible work
• mysterious juxtapositions
• art and the psychological space
• creating fantasy spaces: building to destroy
• talking as a companion to art making

As the podcast concludes Brian shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Play: Get excited, invested, and interested in what you are doing. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Brian's work as I am, follow him on Instagram to stay up-to-date with his most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.

• art as meaning making
• the value of artistic support & influences
• reworking earlier paintings
• expanding painting through collage
• using observation as a tool
• using juxtaposition to create visual interest
• creating engaging & functional studio spaces for yourself & others
• designing your own display table

As the podcast concludes Amy shares six tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Keep multiple projects going at one time. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Amy's work as I am, follow her on Instagram to stay up-to-date with her most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website. I hope you enjoy listening.