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EC Interview

London based artist, EC joins ahtcast for this interview. We discuss the value of preliminary work and all of it's different forms. EC also talks about the beginnings of a painting and how "automatic writing" plays a big part of the initial marks on the canvas. Responding intuitively and improvisation are important to EC's process as well. Some great quotes shared in this one! Please listen for more.

The artist's website: http://untitledpainting.wordpress.com/


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Suzanne Kammin Interview

Suzanne Kammin, a Newark, New Jersey based artist, takes us into her process and thoughts on being a painter who likes to play with the reversal of figure ground only to flip it back again. Suzanne talks about the processes she uses to "eliminate the anxiety of destroying a work." She also speaks of her highly experimental past and what enjoying both representational and abstract painting can do to one's process. Listen in for more.

The artist's website: suzannekamminbaron.com/

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

Tim McFarlane Interview

This interview is with Philadelphia based artist, Tim McFarlane. In the interview, McFarlane mentions how he discovered art in High-School and the effect it had on him. He also describes his process, in detail, and how the computer is sometimes a part of his practice. Dealing with creative block is also part of the discussion and how he has come to accept that taking a day away from the studio can bring a "fresh perspective" when returning to work. McFarlane also shares his personal 'mantra' for when studio life needs a recharge. Have a listen for more!

The artist's website: www.timmcfarlane.com/

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

Susan Carr Interview

This interview is a special one. It made it's way into more of casual conversation, and one where Susan Carr and I interviewed each other. Carr, a Cape Cod based artist, decided to visit my home and studio. During the visit, we sat and talked about the aspects of our work and process. I found that we shared some of the same views based on the interview questions. We viewed each others work and it helped the interview along. I really enjoyed our chat and what she had to say. Thanks for listening. (due to irregular sound levels, this episode is not recommended for use with headphones)

The Artist's blog:www.susan-carrs.com/

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

David T Miller Interview

"The less thinking you do, the more freedom you have." Join ahtcast as we are brought into the thoughts and process of Pennsylvania based artist, David T Miller. Miller describes his process as a "one person collaborative event" along with speaking of the "call and response" element of making art. Listen in and see why his work has been said to have a "twang." Enjoy!

Artist's website: http://davidtmillerart.com/

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

Bridget Fahy Interview

Inspiration from the ocean, weather patterns and the color of Cyprus, are all things that bring artist Bridget Fahy closer to her paintings. Fahy believes that the internet brings us to art as it's emerging and that creative block is something one has to deal with by "riding out the storm." Listen in.

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

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

Paul Urban Interview

"If I make it, I just let it live." Explore the thoughts and process of Whittier, California artist, Paul Urban. Urban details his experimental process and how he likes to keep things fresh. He strives for his work to be immediate and not heavy-handed, and pulls a great deal of inspiration from Nature. Talk a listen!

The Artist's website: https://paulurban.artspan.com/

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Dennis Michael Jones Interview

Michigan artist, Dennis Michael Jones, details his inspirations and process. Jones goes into the importance of making notations to fuel his work, and how he respects the digital side of making art. He works with both text and spacial explorations with color and abstraction, and feels that there is an inherent "directness" with words and a "slippery meaning" when dealing with abstraction. Take a listen!

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

Carol McDermott Interview

This episode is an interview with Cumbria, United Kingdom based artist, Carol McDermott. McDermott goes on to state how important feelings and imagination are to her process. She also expresses her love of sketchbooks and how meditation is one of the important factors that help with feeding her work. Take a listen.

The Artist's blog: http://carolmcdermott.blogspot.co.uk/

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Inga Dalrymple Interview

Step inside the art and process of Sydney, Australia artist, Inga Dalrymple. She describes her process as "building a character up"  and how intuition plays a big role while working. Dalrymple also feels that art school "gave me my voice and my eye." Listen in.

The Artist's website: http://ingadalrymple.net/home.html

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