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Gregory Mortensen spent 12 years studying painting. It shows. His work has been on the cover of American art Collector magazine a couple of times. He has been in numerous group and solo shows. He has just finished his latest one man show at the Arcadia gallery in New York called – Zion’s Children – […]

  Karl James is an Australian artist. For the last 30 years he has been tucked away in regional Whyalla quietly building an impressive body of work. He paints dreamy pictures of gritty subjects like the Ned Kelly story or the Australian soldiers in Gallipoli. He has a strong following in Australia and overseas. He […]

  Steven Mannion is an Irish artist and one of the happiest people I know. His work is collected internationally by Hollywood A-listers and musicians.  He is also the favorite artist of the current Irish minister of the arts. More importantly than all that, he used to be my neighbor in Dublin. Here is what […]

  Alpay Efe is a self taught German artist of Turkish origin. He is a figurative painter and is influenced by the contemporary zeitgeist and pop culture. He is particularly interested in making the process of painting as visible as the end result. He does this using a number of devices including painting photo realistic […]

  Dan Price lives in a house the size of a hot tub. His, “Hobbit Hole,” is part of his carefully orchestrated simple lifestyle. He is a pioneer of minimalism and tiny homes. He was blogging before the internet was invented. He is a conservationist, a horticulturist, a musician, a photographer and an artist. Driving […]

  The way American artist Mario Robinson treats the people he paints reminds me of Vincent Van Gogh. He highlights the nobility of ordinary people.  It’s as if he is saying, “Take a second look, take a third.  Can you see how remarkable these people are?” Mario has been named by The Artist’s Magazine, as […]

  If you’re involved in creativity you’ll want to listen to this one. Robert Fritz is a best selling author, award-winning filmmaker, composer, and an organizational consultant. He has been developing and leading training’s for the past 25 years.  More than 80,000 people in 27 countries have participated in his training’s. Here is what we […]

  Michael Foulkrod paints portraits of the pre-Blade Runner era. They are arresting and distinctive.  He has also worked as a master decorative and muralist painter to the stars of Hollywood for the last 30 years. His exposure to celebrity and his journey back to figurative painting make for a great conversation. Here is what […]

  Part 2 of a great conversation with American artist David Kassan. In this part of the conversation he has some great advice fro young artists and he also talks about the art business. David describes himself as a painter’s painter. I think he is a living master. Here is what we talk about in […]

  American artist David Kassan is a living master. He paints contemporary life in a classical way. His years of experience come out in this conversation as he reveals the obstacles he faces, why he paints, and what he had to do for the success he has achieved. Here is what we talk about Why […]

  Patreon and Paypal link Alyssa Monks is an American artist. She is highly talented, highly respected and highly successful. In this episode she talks candidly about what real success means to her. How art can help make a connection to our humanness. Her relationships with galleries, and she gives tips for artists that are […]

  In this episode I’m chatting with Stuart Fuchs, performing artist, multi-instrumentalist, music educator & workshop facilitator.  He specializes in Ukulele, Gypsy Jazz and Classical Guitar, Didjeridoo, and Percussion. He combines meditation and yoga into his approach to playing and teaching and he has some great insights into the creative process and the healing power […]

  Graeme Hagan, of The Hagan Brothers, talks to me about what it’s like growing up in a family of painters, how he and his brother Jo work together, and how it’s been for them establishing themselves as contemporary artists. He also covers a lot of the business side of art and the Australian art […]

  In part 2 of this podcast with American artist Ali Cavanaugh, she talks about surrendering to the creative process in art and life, parenthood, God, galleries, art factories, and a lot more. Ali knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to.  […]

Patreon and Paypal link American artist Ali Cavanaugh talks technique, pitfalls, inspiration, business,  spirituality, galleries, art school, motherhood, social media and a lot more in our conversation. And she knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to.  Her paintings have been featured […]

  Aidan Killian charged a phone company €300 for hassling him, and they paid it. He insisted a health insurance company repay full costs to is uncle, €25,000, and they paid it. He’s not a barrister or legal whizz, he’s an Irish comedian. He has made it his business to not allow himself to be […]

  Kan Kyi Curwen is a 19 year old community organiser and bicycle renegade from Thailand.  In a country that loves motor bikes and cars, Kan Kyi is on a mission to educate people on the simple benefits of life on a bike.  He organises races, critical mass events, runs a community bike shop and […]

  Part 2 of a lovely conversation I had with Australian icon Michael Leunig. A cartoonist for more than 40 years, Michael is also a writer, painter, philosopher and poet. Humble, wise and funny, I felt like I was catching up with an old friend. He has some golden insights into nearly all aspects of […]

  I had a lovely conversation with Australian icon Michael Leunig. A cartoonist for more than 40 years, Michael is also a writer, painter, philosopher and poet. Humble, wise and funny, I felt like I was catching up with an old friend. He has some golden insights into nearly all aspects of life. Okay, I’ll stop […]

Not-for-profit advocate, co-founder of The Post Growth Institute, afilliate professor of social science at Southern Oregon University, former exercise physiologist, social justice advocate, and author, Donnie Maclurcan makes Jason Bourne look like a bit of a slacker. This a great conversation. Donnie is passionate about the possibilities for change in the global economy and is well […]