Painterview with @DavidPuckArtist: Recent Episodes
David Puck
David Puck Artist interviews a different intriguing subject each week whilst he paints their portrait, spotlighting the life behind the art. Deep chat about identity, creativity, philosophy, mental health, and some silly laughs too of course.
Painting and interviewing Lanise Howard - LA-based figurative painter, focusing on areas like black identity, alternate realms, and ancestral dream communication. We talk about Lanise's creative process and spiritual beliefs, as well as topics like the black reconceptualisation of white-balance photography, and creative translation into poetry, fashion and film.
See Lanise's work at instagram @Lanise_howard_studio and see the finished painting, of Lanise and drawing upon the Painterview conversation, at instagram @davidpuckartist
Painting and interviewing Brian Vu - queer nyc photographer and makeup artist - their work particularly focuses on representing queer people through a fantastical and imaginative lens. We talk about their creative process, and things like horror movies, video games and world-building. See their work at Instagram @BrianVu and see the finished painting, representing Brian and aspects of the Painterview conversation, at instagram @DavidPuckArtist
Live painting and interviewing star of Ru Paul's Drag Race and the Queen of the Party - Mayhem Miller - @theonlymayhem. We talk about mental health, creative inspiration, authenticity and confidence, music, the world of drag and Drag Race, and much more.
See Instagram @davidpuckartist for the finished painting, and watch the accompanying video painting process on IGTV and YouTube.
Painting and interviewing trans orchestra conductor, makeup artist and drag performer @LaurelCharleston.
We talk about establishing queer/drag scenes in rural areas, prejudice in the classical music industry, precise makeup tips, forging your own path in life and creativity, and becoming a tree.
See YouTube or IGTV for the accompanying video, including the painting in process. The finished painting will be posted to Instagram @DavidPuckArtist
Live portrait painting and interviewing @GuilleRMocco - Queer Spanish Fashion Designer & Influencer. We talk about the fashion industry, big brands stealing younger designers' designs, being a feminine queer man in Spain, exploring gender through clothing, and why Guille calls his fans 'The Stupids'. Can also listen as an audio podcast on most platforms, just search 'Painterview'. Finished painting posted at @davidpuckartist Instagram. Follow Guille's journey and designs at @GuilleRMocco
Interviewing and live portrait painting M.K. Komins - an artist spanning mixed-media abstracted portraits, character design and illustration. We talk about the difference (or lack of) between Fine Art and Illustration; Following your authentic self and creative desires; How to support yourself and other artists through corona restrictions, much more and lots of fun silly chat. M.K. is an incredibly talented artist as well as a charismatic, intelligent, kind and hilarious person - she was such a joy to talk to and paint. Follow her work and journey @M.K.Komins Finished portrait painting at @DavidPuckArtist Instagram.
Live portrait painting and interviewing drag queen Vinegar Strokes. I recently painted a mural of her in Shoreditch so am making a small canvas version here. We talk about Drag Race UK, intense criticism and how to handle it, theatre and musicals, Vinegar's BLM UK campaign #ItCouldBe, and much more. Finished painting at Instagram @davidpuckartist Follow Vinegar @theonlyvinegarstrokes
Live painting and interviewing Joseph Shepherd, the creator and host of 'Exposed', the long form interview series with the biggest names in queer culture like Willam, Alaska, Katya and Antoni from Queer Eye. Joseph is also a TV Producer and Red Carpet correspondent. We talk about his background, video series, what makes for a good interview, insider insight to the Entertainment and Drag industries in Los Angeles, adapting to online digital content because of corona lockdown, and much more.
Finished painting on Instagram @DavidPuckArtist.
Follow @JosephAShepherd for 'Exposed' and other videos.
@DavidPuckArtist live portrait painting and interviewing @HarveyDelRey. We talk about Harvey's portrait painting, his identity and experience as a queer Mexican in USA, his journey from high school expulsion to full-time artist, immigration and racism in USA particularly the current Black Lives Matter protests, and different forms of activism and communication.
Harvey is a wonderful artist with a difficult but inspiring story, and he speaks passionately about related social issues in USA.
Follow @HarveyDelRey.
See the video and finished painting on YouTube and Instagram @DavidPuckArtist
Live portrait painting and interviewing @Mary.Margaret.Art . We talk about her identity and journey as a queer feminist artist, her business Marmalade Clothing, and various aspects of Mental Health including coping mechanisms with a partner during corona virus lockdown.
Live portrait painting and interviewing @Fredagni - fire circus performer in Thailand - about creativity and mental health. We talk about the fire circus and her experience of healing from abusive family.
See the video and painting at YouTube and Instagram @DavidPuckArtist