Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette: Recent Episodes
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How does contemporary art get created? Hear the behind-the-scenes of some of today’s great painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors. Learn the inspiration, motivation, and creative processes that make contemporary art possible. Hosted by Whitney Rosenson, Owner of Art Dimensions Online – your online home for art leasing and sales from over 80 talented artists
Susan Manders is an American contemporary artist who has painted & been an art teacher for 40 years. She was the 2nd woman to ever be selected as an official US Olympic Artist. Hear how to think of painter's block as just a pause, why teaching art can be so rewarding, and how to continually challenge yourself as an artist. You can see Susan's dynamic paintings at SusanManders.com
Man One is known for elevating graffiti into fine art. His style reflects the urban culture - addressing identity, community, and social issues. Hear his unique philosophy on murals & graffiti, why the hardest part of being an artist is actually making the art, and the heartwarming story of the first piece he ever sold. Check out Man One's artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Sondra Thorpe is a set decorating buyer who’s worked on the sets of shows like Nip/Tuck, Veep, The Mindy Project, and the upcoming All’s Fair. She also has a passion for designing interiors of homes & home staging. Hear how she got into the set decorating business by accident, how to pick out art for a set, and how she navigates the fast-changing world of Hollywood sets. Check out artwork Sondra’s helped source at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Mike Reinis is an inventive artist whose drawings are simply mesmerizing. He credits his high school and college art & sculpture classes with inspiring his unique approach to drawing to this day. Hear how he refound his love for art after many years, why drawing is wonderful from a time & meditation standpoint, and why there are no rules in art. Check out Mike’s drawings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Welcome back to Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette! Annie Rob aka Painting in the Rude creates work known for its joyful celebration of reinvention, self-empowerment, and an unabashed freedom of expression. She describes her approach to gleaning ideas from life as “beachcombing” - developing visual poetry from unexpected combinations & wordplay to create something completely new. Hear how her background in graphic design fuels her painting & typography creative process, the calming nature of painting, and how she creates her cheeky and whimsical paintings. Check out Annie’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Michelle Oppenheimer composes paintings that capture the imaginative and organic possibilities of abstract watercolor and acrylic. Her art has been heralded for its calming and therapeutic nature. Hear how creativity and vulnerability work together, how to find inspiration in music while you paint, and how to allow your creativity to flow through you. Check out Michelle’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Marlene Craig is Principal and Owner of The Arc Staging, a West Coast and East Coast staging company. With over 18 years experience in the furniture, design, and staging industry, the partners at Arc Staging create custom designed spaces for every client. Hear how important art is to a staged home, the most important and overlooked rooms in a home for art, and the types of art Marlene loves best. Check out Marlene’s work at TheArcStaging.com and on Instagram @TheArcStaging
Mark Hanauer is a portrait and landscape photographer who moves seamlessly between multiple genres. He enjoys capturing the mystery, comedy, and beauty of the world around him through his camera. Hear how to love the process, find the beauty around you, and embrace surprises. Check out Mark’s photos at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Brady Smith is a painter, muralist, illustrator, writer, and actor who started out doodling and finds inspiration from his upbringing in Texas. He's published and illustrated several children's books and has had roles on Parks and Recreation and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Hear how to create something every single day, make people happy with your art, and embrace the freedom of being an artist. Check out Brady’s artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Ellen Scobie is a versatile artist who uses digital imagery and sculpture to explore the interconnectedness and interdependency of all lifeforms. She combines fragments of photographs into new compositions and also shapes clay into representations of the human body. Hear how she fell in love with these different types of art, how we can lift others up by creating something beautiful, and why the fear of having to do something else for a living can be the best motivation. Check out Ellen’s artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Dorit Oberman Hurst is a talented Set Decorator who has been working in TV and Film for over 35 years. Her work can be seen in American Gigolo, Abbott Elementary, Community, and other top shows and movies. Hear how important art is to a set, how she chooses artwork for a set, and Dorit’s favorite and most challenging aspects of being a Set Decorator. Learn more about set decoration at SetDecorators.org
Valerie Wilcox is an inspiring contemporary abstract mixed media artist who takes perceived flaws and imperfections and gives them a compelling new life. She uses common and salvaged materials to intuitively explore contradictions and uneasy associations between abstract shapes, mark-making, and painting. Hear how to fuel your creativity by using a variety of materials, find your niche, and why it helps to go see other art. Check out Valerie’s artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Elizabeth Mason is an amazing abstract landscape artist who keeps an emphasis on texture. She focuses on mixed media and creates a sense of warmth, depth, and dimension with her art. Hear how she uses coffee grounds to create texture, how to get out of your own head while painting, and the supportive nature of the art community. Check out Elizabeth’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Brent Henry Martin is a creative photographer who captures commercial and residential spaces. He's fascinated by underappreciated architecture and has found if you look close enough, there's often a delightful drama waiting to be captured. Hear how he finds creativity in buildings and geometry, why every single thing is touched by a designer or artist, and everything from Kintsugi to drone photography. Check out Brent’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Warwick Saint is a painter, photographer, and mixed media artist globally recognized for his mastery of light. He's created defining album covers for artists including Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, and Whitney Houston and captured numerous icons such as Beyoncé, Oprah, J.Lo, Scarlett Johannsen, Jaime Foxx, Hugh Jackman, and countless others. Hear what defines real beauty, how to embrace the vulnerability of being creative, and what the future of art and photography will look like. Check out Saint’s art at WarwickSaint.com
Meredith Steele is a talented painter and mixed media artist who's inspired by women, nature, patterns, bold color, and unlikely materials. Exploration and experimentation are foundational to her work. Hear how to manage your own time and stay flexible as an artist, mix it up to beat painter’s block, and her dream place to paint murals. Check out Meredith’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Sarah Hadley is an award-winning fine art photographer whose work focuses on issues of female identity and memory. She grew up living in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Hear how to fall in love with photography, create art that evokes wonder, and how to know when a piece is completed. Check out Sarah’s photos at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Marco Schmidli is a dynamic painter of backdrops and beyond who has nearly 50 years of painting experience. He was born in Switzerland, where he studied photography and fine art. Hear how to paint backdrops, treat art as an escape, and create a stress-free painting environment. Check out Marco’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Laddie John Dill is a world renowned and West Coast Light and Space artist who has been creating electric light works and other creations since the 1960's. His art suggests light itself could be a transcendental language. Hear how to use unique and local materials, leverage and support your peers, and fascinating stories from “art history.” Check out Laddie Dill’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Julie Markfield is an inspiring abstract painter who experienced a "rebirth" by taking up painting. Her work deals with themes of energy, flow, life and loss, and interpersonal relationships. Hear how to try out different canvas sizes and materials, let your emotions and music inspire your paintings, and follow your heart. Check out Julie’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
David Wayne Heise is a multimedia artist whose training is steeped in traditional portraiture. He creates super detailed drawings of animals, plants, and people - often drawn in black and white. Hear how to create detailed art, make your drawings pop, and the benefits of creating art with noise in the background. Check out David’s portraits at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Karen Sikie is a talented artist who works in a highly specialized form of collage she calls Paper Mosaics. She uses shape to define form, and also works on lucite. Hear how to find inspiration in nature, take your own approach to collaging, and how art can bring new energy and ideas into a space. Check out Karen’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Sarah Finucane is a creative and inspiring painter who loves mixed media and the abstract. She spent many years designing in the corporate world before returning to her artistic roots through painting. Hear how to create with the consumer in mind, experiment with unique materials and textures, and try out different canvas sizes. Check out Sarah’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Chris Heltai is a versatile photographer who enjoys capturing the abstract, scenery from travels around the world, and portraits. He's been shooting since he got his first camera at age 9. Hear how putting on an art show can be a turning point for your career, how to capture the feel of the moment, and advice for emerging photographers. Check out Chris’s images at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Franceska Schifrin is a figurative expressionist painter who finds inspiration from her travels all around the world. She discovered the power of painting internationally on a trip with her artist father to Mexico in 1979 and hasn't stopped since. Hear how to work with any material, paint the truth, and find inspiration from the places you visit and people you meet. Check out Franceska’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Michael Facchinello is the Founder and CEO of Altamira, a place to discover art, Create, Critique, Collect, and Connect. He's a technologist by trade and has always been an art-lover. Hear what art collectors should look at to spot a rising star, why people collect art, and why the power is shifting towards the artists these days. Check out Michael’s art community at Altamira.Art
Ponti Lambros is the Co-Founder, Artist, and Creative Director of Art Rebel and We Heal Project[s]. He's provided over 10,000 students art programming opportunities, events, and supplies, and is passionate about the healing power of art. Hear why you never have to retire from creativity, how to bring people together through art, and embrace your epiphanies. Check out Ponti’s art and programs at ArtRebel.net and WeHealProjects.com
Ponti Lambros is the Co-Founder, Artist, and Creative Director of Art Rebel and We Heal Project[s]. He's provided over 10,000 students art programming opportunities, events, and supplies, and is passionate about the healing power of art. Hear why you never have to retire from creativity, how to bring people together through art, and embrace your epiphanies. Check out Ponti’s art and programs at ArtRebel.net and WeHealProjects.com
Chandler McLellan is an abstract sculptor who has spent the majority of his adult life working in the trades - including being a trained carpenter and cabinet maker. Now a full-time artist, he creates objects that inspire stories, interpretation, and imagination - regardless of the passage of time. Hear how our brains interact with abstract art, his favorite materials and types of wood to sculpt with, and why there’s beauty in simplicity. Check out Chandler’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Chandler McLellan is an abstract sculptor who has spent the majority of his adult life working in the trades - including being a trained carpenter and cabinet maker. Now a full-time artist, he creates objects that inspire stories, interpretation, and imagination - regardless of the passage of time. Hear how our brains interact with abstract art, his favorite materials and types of wood to sculpt with, and why there’s beauty in simplicity. Check out Chandler’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Ashley Prikryl is a talented Photographer, Prop Stylist, and Buyer who combines her passion for photography with her career in production. Her styling subjects include props, sets, and food. Hear how to stay in the moment when creating art, tell a story with your work, and what to do when you get bored with what you’re creating. Check out Ashley’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Ashley Prikryl is a talented Photographer, Prop Stylist, and Buyer who combines her passion for photography with her career in production. Her styling subjects include props, sets, and food. Hear how to stay in the moment when creating art, tell a story with your work, and what to do when you get bored with what you’re creating. Check out Ashley’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Rae Deslich is an Emmy-nominated and Art Directors' Guild Award-winning set decorator. Their work includes high-concept, period, and genre projects across TV shows, movies, commercials, and print ads. Hear how to get into set decorating, choose art and furnishings for projects, and the importance of art to TV shows and movies. Check out Rae’s sets at Raedioactive.net
Ashton Allen is a clever painter and mixed media artist who uses a wide range of unique materials in her works. Her artwork investigates symbols of femininity while engaging and challenging the history of painting. Hear how to immerse yourself in the art community, deconstruct things with your art, and create your own deadlines to work towards. Check out Ashton’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Carla Koulajian is an abstract expressionist who works with her heart and soul to contain a positive energy within each painting. There's always a duality in her work: unpredictability and stability, culture and nature, organic and geometric, and chance and risk. Hear how to choose different colors based on your mood, approach painting like a form of architecture, and how Carla’s style changed when she moved from Lebanon to the US. Check out Carla’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Guerin and Molly Swing are the owners of Swing Street Gallery, a new contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Downtown LA's Gallery Row. Guerin is a known artist, entrepreneur, and designer, and Molly is the former owner of Get Dressed Los Angeles - a high-end resale brick and mortar fashion boutique. Hear how to be a prolific artist, sell the story behind the artist, and say something with your art. Be sure to check out SwingStreetGallery.com, GuerinSwing.com, and GuerinDesign.com
Rajiv Khilnani is an award-winning artist who enjoys creating vivid abstractions with two or three dominant colors. His experiences growing up in South Asia have had a major influence on his work - shaping his color palette, subject matter, and general motives. Hear how to try out different styles and materials over time, treat painter’s block as a blessing, and why bigger brushes and canvases bring more energy. Check out Rajiv’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Rajiv Khilnani is an award-winning artist who enjoys creating vivid abstractions with two or three dominant colors. His experiences growing up in South Asia have had a major influence on his work - shaping his color palette, subject matter, and general motives. Hear how to try out different styles and materials over time, treat painter’s block as a blessing, and why bigger brushes and canvases bring more energy. Check out Rajiv’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Ray Beldner is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. He finds inspiration from art history and artists of the Renaissance period, and loves the tension between different shapes and styles. Hear the differences working with 2D vs. 3D art, how to keep making art, and help out other artists. Check out Ray’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Anne B. Schwartz is a dedicated abstractionist whose painterly imagination remains grounded in the world of places and things. She used to be a jewelry designer and finds inspiration in life and experiences. Hear how to bring your vision to life through paint, paint in sumi-e style, and what makes good art. Check out Anne’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Kymm Swank is a self-taught painter who explores abstract forms, urban texture, and structure through line and color. She finds constant inspiration in the transforming skyline and city streets of downtown LA. Hear how to just keep making work, change your style over time, and how two things can combine to make something beautiful. Check out Kymm’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Lee Jordan is a very talented and thoughtful sculptor whose work is about feeling - the stone, the wood, the texture, the shape, the cuts. He's a self-taught artist and has been sculpting for over 30 years. Hear how to go where a piece tells you to go, what to do when a piece of stone or marble breaks, and his experience carving foam for Disneyland rides. Check out Lee’s sculptures at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Anne Ward is a plein air painter and teacher who loves to paint with oil and even digitally on an iPad. She finds that creating each day is an amazing ballast in a topsy-turvy world. Hear how to go about plein air painting, why painting nature helps you feel serene and calm, and how to use technology to empower. Check out Anne’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Lynne Deutch is a travel photographer and painter who loves to explore and capture life as it might appear every day. She's fascinated with humanity and has traveled across the globe - even to both poles. Hear how to experiment with different forms of art, why creating art gives you a chance to relax, and the beautiful photos you can take with your iPhone. Check out Lynne’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Christina Hale is a still life illustrator and painter who's inspired by live musicians. She studied film, painting, and cartooning before seriously beginning to draw. Hear how to create what matters to you, stay motivated, and use social media to your advantage. Check out Christina’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Donna Weathers is an abstract mixed media figure painter who often paints women in inspiring poses. She originally went to LA to become an actress, but then fell in love with painting. Hear how to lose yourself in your art, find inspiration in music and the art around you, and make the most of acrylics. Check out Donna’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
KD Tobin is a dynamic artist who's been painting for 35 years. He specializes in paintings, assemblages, sculptures, and he even wrote a book. Hear how to create thought-provoking art, add a personal touch with customers, and always be present. Check out KD’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Alison Limtavemongkol is the owner and director of The Open Mind Art Space in West LA. She showcases contemporary art from a diverse blend of talented emerging artists. Hear what it means to be an art curator, how to choose what art to show in a gallery space, and how to manage wearing several different hats at one time. Check out Alison’s gallery at OpenMindArtSpace.com and IG @OpenMindArtSpace
Mark Andrew Allen is a creative mixed media artist. He blends urban street art with his background of typography, mixed media collage, and abstract expressionism into each of his urban pop expressionist works. Hear how to incorporate emotions into your paintings, keep that self-discipline, and Mark’s encounters with famous painters such as Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Rauschenberg. Check out Mark’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Born in Belgium, Caroline Geys is a talented multimedia designer and artist. She works 365 days a year on murals, installations, and exhibits inspired by patterns and animal imagery. Hear how to find inspiration in nostalgia, stay creative with a busy schedule, and continually switch up your palette. Check out Caroline’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Mark Peacock is an exceptional and gritty photographer who's always had an affinity for the unique culture of L.A. and Southern California. He has an ability to capture places and senses others miss in their day-to-day lives, and he finds inspiration in film noir and music. Hear how to stay motivated as a photographer, whether to focus on color or black and white, and his advice for emerging photographers. Check out Mark’s images at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Shelley Heffler is a super innovative sculptor and painter who rescues old street banners, signs, and other materials and turns them into beautiful pieces of art. She always views the world with wonder, and has a passion for maps which goes back to her time navigating the NYC subways growing up. Hear how to look at and question the things around you, make your artwork intrude and become part of your space, and follow your heart and vision. Check out Shelley’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Carlo Marcucci is a resourceful painter, photographer, and sculptor who creates thought-provoking works from pasta, staples, gold leaves, and other "non-art" items. He's originally from Florence, Italy and spent some time working with Walt Disney Imagineering. Hear how to find inspiration in everyday objects, experiment with different materials, and what goes into having a career in fine art. Check out Carlo’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Ann Thornycroft is a versatile painter who finds calm in bringing natural beauty to life through acrylics, oil, and watercolor. She finds inspiration in walks on the beach and has a true passion for color and paint. Hear how to stay disciplined as a painter, develop your style and learn from your mistakes over time, and the magic of learning old art techniques. Check out Ann’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Nancy guests on this week's episode of Beyond The Palette. We had a blast recording and invite you to tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
Nancy Louise Jones is a delightful painter who uses watercolor to paint the beauty around her. She fell in love with music and dance growing up and still enjoys playing classical music in her head while she paints. Hear how to experiment with different materials and textures, express emotions through watercolor, and break through the sea of JPEGs on social media. Check out Nancy’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Jill Sykes is a creative painter and designer who focuses on the negative space when painting. She got her start in graphic design and illustration and loves the meditative effects of painting something you enjoy. Hear how to know when you've finished a piece, crossovers between graphic design and fine art, and what you can do to avoid becoming “the starving artist.” Check out Jill’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Amadea Bailey is a super talented painter who started painting as a junior in college after being inspired by Monet paintings on a visit to New York. She was born in Germany, grew up for several years in East Africa, and uses painting to evoke the wonderful feelings and experiences she had as a child. Hear how to embrace movement to let your creativity burst out, why it helps to create big art, and the creative ways surfing and traveling impact her craft. Check out Amadea’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Lisa Paskel-Rees is a wonderful painter who started painting 2 years ago after surviving a very traumatic surf incident in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The experience of painting is a dance that brings her the deepest sense of her being. Hear how to let emotion guide your creative process, explore a wide range of materials, and the beautiful, subjective nature of art. Check out Lisa’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Bryan Ida is a remarkable painter who transitioned from musician to full-time painter 20 years ago. He worked for the renowned abstract expressionist painter, Sam Francis, and soon realized that the expression is the same with both music and painting. Hear the parallels between music and art, how to work a passion for social issues into your paintings, and manage your finances to create freedom as an artist. Check out Bryan’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Amy Smith is a contemporary mixed-media artist and activist who is self-taught and always evolving. Her art includes stencils, collage work, illustrations, digital graphic design, paint, and spray paint - all driven by the power of the feminist spirit, unity, and love. Hear how to inspire social good with your art, balance your time with family and your time creating art, and switch things up when you’re feeling stuck. Check out Amy’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Max Laroche is an incredibly creative photographer who captures and highlights the beauty in his home country of Haiti. He's been interested in photography from a young age, and got the idea to take pictures of Haitian beauty after taking a photography class in military school. Hear how to identify your unique talent, share positivity with the world through your art, and create a brand that resonates with people. Check out Max’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Anissa Siegel is a super talented painter and photographer who crafts her style based on what she’s feeling like in that moment. She went to college to study art, backed out due to fears, and picked up art again years later. Hear how to find the materials you like best, tackle painter’s block, and take action when a piece of art catches your eye. Check out Anissa’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Leslie Hunt is an interior designer and the Founder of LLH Interiors. She launched her interior design company in 2003 after majoring in Art History in college and training under the legendary Mark Hampton in New York. Hear why art is so important to interior design, how much you should focus on the business side of art, and how her passion for dance impacts her work. Check out Leslie’s work at LLHinteriors.com and on Instagram at @LLHinteriors
Stephanie Han is a painter, graphic designer, and illustrator who spent more than 20 years working for a design firm before going part-time to focus on her fine art projects. She was born in South Korea, moved to the U.S. at age 7, and got into fine art as an adult as a way to do something different. Hear how her illustration influences her art, how to appreciate and take pride in one’s artistic abilities, and Stephanie’s experience opening her exhibition space. Check out Stephanie’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Sahba Shere is a super creative painter who paints landscapes inspired by her dreams, travels, and meditations. She grew up in several exciting locations around the world with a family full of artists, musicians, and comedians. Hear how to let your creativity flow, keep your eyes and mind open to the inspiration around you, and make an impact with your art. Check out Sahba’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
John Hudson is a fine artist who paints unique works on fiberglass and beyond. He grew up around very influential NYC artists and has a background in design from his ad agency days. Hear why art can be so much more fulfilling than design, how to manage perfectionist tendencies as an artist, and the instrumental lessons you can learn at an art show. Check out John’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Ben Gordon is an innovative artist who also owns a woodworking studio. He creates art out of industrial waste and adds his own touch of vibrant colors while embracing the textures of decay and rust. Hear how to repurpose discarded objects into beautiful creations, why the creative process is easier when you love what you do, and the benefits of working with unique materials you discover. Check out Ben’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Melissa Wenke is an excellent abstract painter who also does collage work, often working on many pieces simultaneously. She has a true love for painting and believes you should respect every piece of art you create - old and new. Hear how to regularly embrace and appreciate your talent as a painter, the challenges that can come with commissions, and what a painting should mean to you and your life. Check out Melissa’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Freyda Miller has been a fine art photographer, painter, and conceptual artist since 1978. She focuses on the feminine through various mediums, including assemblage, color photography, and hand-tinted photography. Hear how to create art with underlying meaning, her time production styling for international print ads and commercials that transformed her career, and her biggest creative influences. Check out Freyda’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Lori Dorn is a self-taught, abstract painter who also spent over 25 years photographing actors and models. She creates abstract paintings reminiscent of nature's elements and organic shapes. Hear how she switched from photography to painting, the inspiration she finds in the nature of New Mexico, and the opportunities that present themselves when you work with the abstract. Check out Lori’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Joshua Elias is a lyrical abstract artist, writer, and poet, who interweaves these worlds in his oil paintings. He incorporates humor as a stint and abstraction as a vessel to hold an interior landscape of a higher world. Hear how Joshua finds inspiration in our natural energy, why every painting is a smaller part of one overall larger painting, and his fascinating work in the world of film. Check out Joshua’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Kathe Madrigal is an abstract expressionist painter who paints forms that don't have intrinsic meaning. You can look at them over and over again and always interpret something new. She only creates art that makes her feel good, and she uses blowtorches, razors, and other unique tools to do so. Hear how to deal with painter’s block, how her art is inspired by music and math, and what the future of art and virtual reality will look like. Check out Kathe’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Mallory Morrison is a fascinating photographer who has been honing her skills in underwater photography for the past several years. Her images are a perfect blend of her photography skills and 24 years of dance experience. She photographs dancers in an underwater environment to tell stories through weightlessness and challenge the boundaries of photography. Hear how working underwater keeps Mallory focused, what inspired her to go beyond the studio, and how to play the role of both artist and director. Check out Mallory’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Gus Harper is a prolific painter and street muralist who has been creating and selling art around the world for many years. He sold his first painting at the age of 17 to his childhood hero. He is philanthropic, often partnering with charities and donating his art to everyday people as a surprise. With his paintings, Gus shares the spectacular in the everyday and tells a profound story. Hear how to give back with your art, take a spontaneous approach to painting and traveling, and overcome rejection. Check out Gus’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Lisa Gizara has been a dynamic painter and photographer for over 30 years. Her paintings and photographs have appeared in many well-known films, TV series, and commercials, including Mad Men and Modern Family. She uses infrared photographs to create mystery and likes to let her paintings “take her somewhere,” rather than the other way around. Hear how she finds inspiration in nature, how she overcomes the loneliness of being an artist, and her beautiful creative process. Check out Lisa’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Shingo Francis is a thought-provoking painter who takes a minimal and abstract approach to his work to explore color, time, and expanse. He grew up splitting time between Japan and California, and finds inspiration in surfing and meditating. Hear how he creates his innovative and stunning works, his advice for new artists, and the beauty in changing one’s perspective. Check out Shingo’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
James Hill is an exceptional sculptor who transforms the coolness of fused metal, steel, and bronze into living, dynamic forms. In addition to his creations for private clients, his art can be seen in larger-than-life form in front of Mission Hospital, Industrial Metal Supply, and other spots in Southern California. Hear how he finds beauty in the human body and other forms, captures movement in traditionally motionless materials, and the metaphor of his sculptures. Check out James’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Trine Churchill is a painter and sculptor who blurs the lines of realism, dreams, and memories. She was born and raised surrounded by the woods outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. Her art is inspired by images from her family's photo album, plus her own pictures and journal sketches. Hear how Trine’s imaginative upbringing influences her art today, how long it takes her to paint, and why it helps to see where your canvas takes you. Check out Trine’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com
Welcome to Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette. In this pilot episode, meet host, Whitney Rosenson - Owner of Art Dimensions - and today's guest, Howie Ronay. Howie is a photographer who finds unexpected beauty in overlooked objects like trash cans, dumpsters, and fire hydrants. He’s also a Cannes Lion-winning Executive Creative Director and works full-time for Fuqua Films. Hear how his background in advertising influences his photography, how to make the “ugly” beautiful, his creative process, how photos have the power to heal, and the object he photographed that really spoke to him. Check out Howie’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com