In today's episode, we sat down with Oliver Sin, an artist who specializes in expressive portraits in vine charcoal. Oliver tells us all about how he became an artist, the importance of having mentors even if you're at the "top of your mountain", why remaining humble is the key to continue growing, how crucial it is to communicate with others, and he emphasizes that you only live one life, so go out there and chase your wildest dreams. Finally, he tells us all about why he enjoys teaching and all of his incredible upcoming 2024 workshops. Check out the show notes to sign up before all the spots are taken!

Noah Buchanan - The Gifts Hidden in the Shadows

In this episode, we sat down with Noah Buchanan, a large scale realist narrative painter with a deep love for the old masters, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell. We discuss his personal hero's journey as an artist, the importance of looking within and to your past to rediscover your voice as an artist, why storytelling not only helps connect you with your buyers but also with a piece of humanity, and the challenges that many realist painters face in the business side of art. Finally we discuss the "Big Stories" exhibition that Noah helped curate, as well as his online classes and workshops!

Aaron Schuerr - Capture Your Initial Sensation

In this episode, we sat down with Aaron Schuerr, a plein air artist based in the United States who is fascinated with capturing the beauty and essence of the initial sensation of the places he paints. Aaron emphasizes the importance of sharing your unique experience through your work while also keeping yourself just outside of your comfort zone in order to help you push forward and grow as an artist. We also talk about his somewhat accidental jump from student to full-time artist, why storytelling is just as important in marketing as it is in your paintings, and he gives us some excellent advice about networking and using social media and your newsletter to help you sell more work. Finally, we talk about his new video "Winter Sunset in Pastel" and his upcoming workshops!

Nanci France-Vaz - Don't Ever Give Up

In this episode, we sat down with Nanci France-Vaz, a modern renaissance painter with a deep-seated passion for the arts in all its forms whether it's painting, poetry, acting; these are all of Nanci's favorite things. She tells us all about her eclectic style and how that has influenced her fascinating trajectory in life as well as her paintings. We talk about how she never gave up and worked her butt off to get to where she's always wanted to be and continues to grow. How she truly believes anyone can do it too so long as they have the strength, discipline, and love for the craft. She also gives us some great tips on time management, galleries and social media, as well as finding your voice. Finally, she tells us about her upcoming shows and her online mentorship!

Gladys Roldan-de-Moras - Love is the Path to Success

On today's episode, we sat down with Gladys Roldan-de-Moras, a Mexican artist based in San Antonio who specializes in capturing the alluring and colorful beauty of the national Mexican sport of Charreria. We discuss her induction into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame as well as her recent award of the 2023 Fredrick Remington Painting Award for her painting "Chinas Poblanas." We also discuss her recommendations for artists who are seeking to put themselves out there, the benefits of focusing on yourself and your work instead of what others are doing, and her deep love for her home culture and how painting what you love truly can lead you to unexpected success.