Naive painter Bill Brill has a direct artist's statement: "My pleasure in painting is to leave viewers with a smile, giggle, warm fuzzy feeling, or a reflective moment….if I can keep achieving that, I will never put my paintbrushes down." In this episode of the podcast, Bill shares the story of how he found naive and folk art, how music inspires much of his work, and how it's never too late to find joy in life or in art.

Multidisciplinary artist Cancadee White joins the podcast to talk about her global excursions and how they've influenced the creation of her new collection, Mapscapes, which is showing at the Tulsa Artist Coalition Gallery in February.

The artist behind Future Focus Photography is known for a retro futuristic aesthetic featuring classic toys and often a handmade robot head posed on human models. She joins us to talk about finding inspiration in classic sci-fi and horror genres, the challenges of working on location, and the resourcefulness needed to create stunning images.

This week, Caleb Burgess sits down for the podcast to talk about his large-scale work in acrylic and oil. The Tulsa native opens up about why he doesn't find risks in painting large and how he achieves the sweeping gestural marks that his work is known for. He also talks about finding the balance between self-care and the long hours needed to build and maintain an art business.

One of our favorite artists and storytellers, Sallie Gardner, stopped by the studio to talk about some of her creative endeavors. We learn how Sallie made the journey from professional writer to story slam winner, where she discovered the joy of creating, and the excitement that comes from connecting with other artists.

Our first episode of 2025 is a conversation with abstract expressionist Pam Watson. She joins us to talk about the importance of building community, how she moved from fiber arts and photography to her current passion for painting, and how a blank canvas excites her with possibilities.

In this episode, Tulsa-based artist Randolph Read Jr. talks about inspiration and fostering a sense of playfulness and fun in his work. Ahead of his upcoming January exhibit at WOMPA, Randolph shares why it's important to connect with his viewers and surprise them with something unexpected.

This week, David Morrison and Greg Stone talk about new exhibits at 108 Contemporary, Tulsa Artists Coalition Gallery, and Living Arts that will be available through the end of December 2024. Be sure to check out these exhibits throughout downtown Tulsa and see what you think about these shows.