ahtcast

Ahtcast revisits the work of artist, Lorri Ott, in this episode. Lorri Ott and I originally spoke in February of 2012 and I thought it would be interesting to see what she has been up to in her studio as of late. We also talk about past work and how it has changed as well as how the work has, in a sense, come full circle. Thanks for listening.

The artist's website: http://lorriott.net/home.html

(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

T J Donovan, a South Dakota native finishing his studies in Chicago, discusses his work and philosophies on art making. Donovan likes to preserve a space for abstract making and direct address in his work. He believes that working through a creative block is important, and feels that action will automatically "yield to something different." Listen in as he also describes his experience on playing with the work in different contexts, and how that it may or may not change how the work is received, both for him and the viewer. (some strong language)

The artist's website: http://www.tjdonovanart.com/index.html



(podcast intro/outro by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips. Also featuring music by Heroic Doses)

Santa Monica, California artist, Julia Schwartz, joins ahtcast for this interview. Schwartz describes how she paints regardless of creative block and feels that social media has become a great artist community. Schwartz goes on to detail how she is open to the world and how it unfolds, and takes her experiences into the studio. "The more I've been painting, the more wordless I become." Listen in!

The Artist's website: http://www.juliaschwartzart.com/




(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Interview with Brooklyn based artist, Ky Anderson. We chat about her views on how important it is to "work regularly" and to develop good habits when dealing with the internet, as it can become a big distraction. Anderson goes on to detail her upbringing and how she "grew up in a world of pretty amazing and really creative people." Anderson on art: "I love it, it's fun."

The artist's website: http://kyanderson.com/



(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Well crafted, efficient and immediate delivery of both visual and verbal expression. Join me with Artist Brad Fesmire as he talks about Art awareness and the importance of seeing work in person, as it relates to process and experience. Listen in for more!

 

 

 

The artist's website: bradfesmire.com

 

 

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)

Forms, Finishes and Fittings. Listen in on the conversation with Providence, RI based "maker of things" Sam Duket. Interesting takes on the label of "Artist" and how Art "is what it is". (some strong language)

artist website: www.samduket.com

(podcast intro/outro music by Ani DiFranco and Utah Phillips)

Glimpse the process and ambition of Rhode Island based artist, Ricky Gagnon.  Listen in as he describes, in colorful detail, his mainly playful work.

 

Artist's website: www.rickygagnon.com

 

 

(Original intro song by David T Miller and Phillip J. Mellen)