Welcome to ARTish Plunge! A podcast for anyone interested in the curious relationship between artists and the other professions, day jobs, or past vocations that have allowed them to make the art they do.Are you intrigued by the infinite ways artists have found the means to sustain an art practice? Perhaps you are contemplating taking the plunge to be a full-time working artist? Maybe you question whether such a thing is even possible? If you said yes to any of those thoughts, you are in the right place. Your host Kristy Darnell Battani,  a full-time abstract artist from Austin, Texas, seeks out kindred spirits who have had winding career paths on the way to making their own unique art plunge. Join Kristy for weekly studio chats with artists from around the country and uncover their unique stories and vocations:  the combinations are as limitless and fascinating as their artwork.  Find Me:Kristy's Website:  www.kristybattani.comKristy's Instagram:  kristybattaniartMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Welcome to ARTish Plunge! A podcast for anyone interested in the curious relationship between artists and the other professions, day jobs, or past vocations that have allowed them to make the art they do.Are you intrigued by the infinite ways artists have found the means to sustain an art practice? Perhaps you are contemplating taking the plunge to be a full-time working artist? Maybe you question whether such a thing is even possible? If you said yes to any of those thoughts, you are in the right place. Your host Kristy Darnell Battani,  a full-time abstract artist from Austin, Texas, seeks out kindred spirits who have had winding career paths on the way to making their own unique art plunge. Join Kristy for weekly studio chats with artists from around the country and uncover their unique stories and vocations:  the combinations are as limitless and fascinating as their artwork.  Find Me: Kristy's Website:  <a href="http://www.kristybattani.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kristybattani.com</a> Kristy's Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Music: "Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

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Sharon Kyle is a multidisciplinary artist best known for her unique use of texture and materials. Sharon often incorporates found ordinary objects like rusted metal, wood, paper and cloth, alongside industrial materials such as concrete, asphalt and insulation foam. Sharon’s work transforms old, rusted, discarded materials into elegant but provocative statements on aging, gender, and cultural values. In this conversation, Sharon Kyle discusses how her early experiences in real estate and construction influenced her choice of materials, how she made the plunge to return to college in her early 30s, and how she supplemented her early art practice with sales positions working with educational materials.Sharon's infectious laugh and candid discussion of aging make this a particularly engaging conversation.Find Sharon:Sharon's Website:   www.sharonkyle.artSharon's Instagram:  sharonkyleartworksMentioned:Janet Fish, contemporary American realist artist  learn moreReal Artists Don’t Starve, by Jeff Goins  available hereLois Wilson, American folk artist learn moreTreasures from the Rubble, documentary about artist Lois Wilson  watch hereFayette Art Museum (Fayette, AL)  learn moreFind Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Kristy's Website:  www.kristybattani.comKristy's Instagram:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Sharon's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplungeMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Sharon Kyle is a multidisciplinary artist best known for her unique use of texture and materials. Sharon often incorporates found ordinary objects like rusted metal, wood, paper and cloth, alongside industrial materials such as concrete, asphalt and insulation foam. Sharon’s work transforms old, rusted, discarded materials into elegant but provocative statements on aging, gender, and cultural values. In this conversation, Sharon Kyle discusses how her early experiences in real estate and construction influenced her choice of materials, how she made the plunge to return to college in her early 30s, and how she supplemented her early art practice with sales positions working with educational materials. Sharon's infectious laugh and candid discussion of aging make this a particularly engaging conversation. Find Sharon: Sharon's Website:   <a href="http://sharonkyle.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sharonkyle.art</a> Sharon's Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharonkyleartworks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sharonkyleartworks</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Janet Fish, contemporary American realist artist  <a href="https://www.dcmooregallery.com/artists/janet-fish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a></li><li>Real Artists Don’t Starve, by Jeff Goins  <a href="https://amzn.to/3t8ELOx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a></li><li>Lois Wilson, American folk artist <a href="https://treasuresfromtherubble.com/about/#:~:text=In%201905%20Lois%20Wilson%20is,shop%20of%20her%20alcoholic%20father.&amp;text=Poverty%20follows%20her%20throughout%20her%20life." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a></li><li>Treasures from the Rubble, documentary about artist Lois Wilson <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Rubble-Jack-Black/dp/B07D9763GN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch here</a></li><li>Fayette Art Museum (Fayette, AL) <a href="https://fayetteartmuseum.vpweb.com/about-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a></li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Kristy's Website: <a href="http://www.kristybattani.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kristybattani.com</a> Kristy's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a>Did you enjoy hearing about Sharon's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music: "Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 1: Sharon Kyle

Tamiko Braun is a Munich-based, mixed-media artist with a love for vibrant colors, textures, and unexpected additives like sand, coffee, and marble dust. As a process-oriented artist, she focuses on creating layers in her work, stripped away to reveal designs of varying depth underneath. Fluent in Japanese, English and German, Tamiko also has over 20 years of consulting, strategic planning, business development and marketing experience with international technology companies.  Just a Southern California "beach girl" at heart, Tamiko shares how a health scare made her re-evaluate her intense, international travel-oriented career and reconnect her to art. Tamiko shares how she grew her art practice, developed commission work and learned to trust her intuitive practice.  As Tamiko says, "It's never too late to reset."Find Tamiko:Tamiko's Website: https://www.tamikobraun.comTamiko's  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamikobraun.artTamiko's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamikobraun.artMentioned:14" Non-Serrated Cake Knife: (available here)Brian Rutenberg (website),  Clear Seeing Places (book)Professor Lalo Srkalovic (website)Alice Sheridan / Connected Artists (website)Louise Fletcher (website)Mark Eanes color workshops (website)* *Tamiko mentioned this off-air but raves about Mark's online workshopsFind Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Kristy's Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comKristy's Instagram:  kristybattaniartKristy's Facebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Tamiko's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplungeMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (Buy me a "pair of googles")Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Tamiko Braun is a Munich-based, mixed-media artist with a love for vibrant colors, textures, and unexpected additives like sand, coffee, and marble dust. As a process-oriented artist, she focuses on creating layers in her work, stripped away to reveal designs of varying depth underneath. Fluent in Japanese, English and German, Tamiko also has over 20 years of consulting, strategic planning, business development and marketing experience with international technology companies.  Just a Southern California "beach girl" at heart, Tamiko shares how a health scare made her re-evaluate her intense, international travel-oriented career and reconnect her to art. Tamiko shares how she grew her art practice, developed commission work and learned to trust her intuitive practice.  As Tamiko says, "It's never too late to reset." Find Tamiko: Tamiko's Website: <a href="https://www.tamikobraun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tamikobraun.com</a> Tamiko's  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamikobraun.art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tamikobraun.art</a> Tamiko's Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tamikobraun.art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tamikobraun.art</a> Mentioned: 14" Non-Serrated Cake Knife: (<a href="https://amzn.to/30Acowc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>) Brian Rutenberg (<a href="http://www.brianrutenbergart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>),  Clear Seeing Places (<a href="https://amzn.to/3bwqQMe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>) Professor Lalo Srkalovic (<a href="https://www.atelier-artis.at/lalo-srkalovic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>) Alice Sheridan / Connected Artists (<a href="https://alicesheridan.com/artists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>) Louise Fletcher (<a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>) Mark Eanes color workshops (<a href="http://www.markeanes.com/online-workshops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>)* *Tamiko mentioned this off-air but raves about Mark's online workshops Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Kristy's Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Kristy's Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Kristy's Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Tamiko's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (Buy me a "pair of googles")<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 2: Tamiko Braun

Arielle Austin

Arielle Austin is an abstract painter from Austin, Texas whose work radiates graceful energy. In this conversation, Arielle generously shares her experiences with transitioning from an unfulfilling career, re-establishing her art presence in a new city, and the recent transition— leaving her "day job" to devote her energy full time to being an Artist. Comparing her work to a "visual diary," Arielle offers candid insight into the role art has played in her life journey. "Start where you are with what you've got." Find Arielle:Website:   https://www.arielle-austin.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/arielle_austin/Mentioned:Princeton Catalyst Tool: (available here)Blanton Art Museum, Joan Mitchell's "Rock Bottom" (see)Ninth Street Women, Mary Gabriel (book)Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, Mason Currey (book)BBATX / Boss Babes (learn more)Maverick City Music (listen)ATX Gals (learn more)Six Square, Austin TX (learn more/visit)Austin Art Garage (visit)Aimée Everett (see work)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Arielle's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplungeMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Arielle Austin is an abstract painter from Austin, Texas whose work radiates graceful energy. In this conversation, Arielle generously shares her experiences with transitioning from an unfulfilling career, re-establishing her art presence in a new city, and the recent transition— leaving her "day job" to devote her energy full time to being an Artist. Comparing her work to a "visual diary," Arielle offers candid insight into the role art has played in her life journey. "Start where you are with what you've got." Find Arielle: Website:   <a href="https://www.arielle-austin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.arielle-austin.com/</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arielle_austin/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/arielle_austin/</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Princeton Catalyst Tool: (<a href="https://amzn.to/38qU7pu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>)</li><li>Blanton Art Museum, Joan Mitchell's "Rock Bottom" (<a href="https://collection.blantonmuseum.org/objects-1/info?query=1991.276" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Ninth Street Women, Mary Gabriel (<a href="https://amzn.to/3rw80KJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>)</li><li>Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, Mason Currey (<a href="https://amzn.to/3l4ayxe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>)</li><li>BBATX / Boss Babes (<a href="https://bossbabes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a>)</li><li>Maverick City Music (<a href="https://www.maverickcitymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen</a>)</li><li>ATX Gals (<a href="https://atxgals.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a>)</li><li>Six Square, Austin TX (<a href="https://www.sixsquare.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more/visit</a>)</li><li>Austin Art Garage (<a href="https://austinartgarage.com/collections/arielle-austin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)</li><li>Aimée Everett (<a href="https://www.aimeemeverett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see work</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Arielle's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment:<a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 3: Arielle Austin

Julie Fritz

Julie Fritz is an abstract landscape artist from Richmond, Virginia. Rooted in a deep appreciation for the land around her, Julie uses a cold wax technique to create works with a strong sense of place. Starting with a quote to ground the piece, Julie shares her process of building 30-plus translucent layers to capture the essence of a place, frequently for commission projects.With a prior background in event marketing, Julie may have started painting later in life but she has embraced art with the same work ethic and sense of adventure that has characterized all her endeavors. From traveling cross-country by motorcycle to penning two books, Julie generously shares experiences that have fed her spirit and the practices she has embraced to develop relationships in her art career.Find Julie:Website: https://www.juliefritz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliefritzartMentioned:Messermeister Scrapers (available here)  Cold Wax Medium (available here)Rebecca CrowellRebecca's Artwork (see)Classes / Cold Wax Academy (explore)Keepers of the Sangres, Julie Fritz (read) Remembering A Hill, Julie Fritz  (read) Big Medium / Austin, TX (learn more) Sawyer Yards / Houston, TX (learn more) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Julie's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplungeMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Julie Fritz is an abstract landscape artist from Richmond, Virginia. Rooted in a deep appreciation for the land around her, Julie uses a cold wax technique to create works with a strong sense of place. Starting with a quote to ground the piece, Julie shares her process of building 30-plus translucent layers to capture the essence of a place, frequently for commission projects. With a prior background in event marketing, Julie may have started painting later in life but she has embraced art with the same work ethic and sense of adventure that has characterized all her endeavors. From traveling cross-country by motorcycle to penning two books, Julie generously shares experiences that have fed her spirit and the practices she has embraced to develop relationships in her art career. Find Julie: Website: <a href="https://www.juliefritz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.juliefritz.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliefritzart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/juliefritzart</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Messermeister Scrapers (<a href="https://amzn.to/3eJ6Tnt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>)  </li><li>Cold Wax Medium (<a href="https://amzn.to/3cyvfgW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>)</li><li>Rebecca Crowell<ul><li>Rebecca's Artwork (<a href="https://www.rebeccacrowell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Classes / Cold Wax Academy (<a href="https://www.rebeccacrowell.com/ https://coldwaxacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explore</a>)</li></ul></li><li>Keepers of the Sangres, Julie Fritz (<a href="https://amzn.to/2PZKc3V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Remembering A Hill, Julie Fritz  (<a href="https://amzn.to/2PZKc3V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Big Medium / Austin, TX (<a href="https://www.bigmedium.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a>) </li><li>Sawyer Yards / Houston, TX (<a href="https://www.sawyeryards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a>) </li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Julie's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 4: Julie Fritz

ANN FLEMINGS is an abstract painter from Austin, Texas who seeks ways to stretch color and draw out the light source in her forms. After an early career in graphic design, Ann shifted to development and fundraising work, which left no room for artwork. Ann candidly shares her thoughts on balancing motherhood and art, overcoming feelings of selfishness, and the importance of finding your own dedicated art space, community and role models. Ann also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at being an artist participant in one of the biggest antique shows in the United States—Round Top, Texas.Find Ann:Website:   www.flemingsart.com Instagram: ann_flemings_art Facebook: AnnFlemingsArtMentioned:How We Do Both: Art and Motherhood, Michi Jigarjian   (book)Round Top (visit) / The Arbors (visit)Lucy MacQueen (see)Travis Seeger (see)The Other Art Fair- Dallas (visit)Big Medium / Austin, TX (learn more) Brian Rutenberg (see)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Ann's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplungeMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

ANN FLEMINGS is an abstract painter from Austin, Texas who seeks ways to stretch color and draw out the light source in her forms. After an early career in graphic design, Ann shifted to development and fundraising work, which left no room for artwork. Ann candidly shares her thoughts on balancing motherhood and art, overcoming feelings of selfishness, and the importance of finding your own dedicated art space, community and role models. Ann also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at being an artist participant in one of the biggest antique shows in the United States—Round Top, Texas. Find Ann: Website:   <a href="https://www.flemingsart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.flemingsart.com </a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ann_flemings_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ann_flemings_art</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnnFlemingsArt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AnnFlemingsArt</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>How We Do Both: Art and Motherhood, Michi Jigarjian   (<a href="https://amzn.to/38Ttgmo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>)</li><li>Round Top (<a href="https://www.exploreroundtop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>) / The Arbors (<a href="https://thearborsroundtop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)</li><li>Lucy MacQueen (<a href="https://www.lucymacqueen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Travis Seeger (<a href="http://travisseegerart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>The Other Art Fair- Dallas (<a href="https://www.theotherartfair.com/dallas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)</li><li>Big Medium / Austin, TX (<a href="https://www.bigmedium.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn more</a>) </li><li>Brian Rutenberg (<a href="http://www.brianrutenbergart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li></ul> Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Ann's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 5: Ann Flemings

Chris Crane

CHRIS CRANE is an abstract artist from Austin, Texas who combines metallurgy skills with a photographer’s eye for composition and color to create large-scale installation pieces, primarily for corporate collections. With a keen curiosity for innovation, Chris has found a satisfying “day job” working alongside scientists to solve client’s AI and cognitive computing issues that still allows time for him to develop innovative art processes to “pull” color from sheets of steel or his latest project, images from re-crystallization.  Find Chris: Website:  www.christophercrane.comInstagram: chris.crane.fine.artist Mentioned:Jennifer Jones (see)Fifth &amp; West Lobby (visit)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Chris' plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplungeMusic:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

CHRIS CRANE is an abstract artist from Austin, Texas who combines metallurgy skills with a photographer’s eye for composition and color to create large-scale installation pieces, primarily for corporate collections. With a keen curiosity for innovation, Chris has found a satisfying “day job” working alongside scientists to solve client’s AI and cognitive computing issues that still allows time for him to develop innovative art processes to “pull” color from sheets of steel or his latest project, images from re-crystallization.  Find Chris: Website:  <a href="http://christophercrane.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.christophercrane.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chris.crane.fine.artist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chris.crane.fine.artist</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Jennifer Jones (<a href="https://jenniferjljones.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Fifth &amp; West Lobby (<a href=" https://www.5thandwest.com/austin-luxury-high-rise-condominiums-5th-west/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Chris' plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 6: Chris Crane

Blake Gore

Miniature artist BLAKE GORE exemplifies the old adage: “less is more.” Favoring .15 millimeter nib Pigma Micron pens, Blake creates tiny masterpieces on 2-inch squares — and smaller. Originally from Mississippi but now claiming Virginia as home, Blake discovered his “tiny” expertise a few years ago through consistent repetition and infinite curiosity.  Serving as a career consultant by day, Blake explains how constraints can be a powerful tool to enhance creativity.  As Blake shares: “There’s just so much to do in a square inch.” This episode is a teeny  bit longer than most, but Blake shares a lot of sage advice for anyone contemplating a career change or shift in your art practice. Think of it as free career counseling.    Find Blake: Website: blakegore.com  Instagram: blakegore  Mentioned:Pigma Micron .003 pen (try) Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert (read) Design Thinking (watch)  Design Your Life, Bill Burnett (read) Graphic facilitator, great example Sunni Brown (see) Alphonso Dunn (See  /  Watch  )Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:  kristybattaniart  Did you enjoy hearing about Blake's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge  Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Miniature artist BLAKE GORE exemplifies the old adage: “less is more.” Favoring .15 millimeter nib Pigma Micron pens, Blake creates tiny masterpieces on 2-inch squares — and smaller. Originally from Mississippi but now claiming Virginia as home, Blake discovered his “tiny” expertise a few years ago through consistent repetition and infinite curiosity.  Serving as a career consultant by day, Blake explains how constraints can be a powerful tool to enhance creativity.  As Blake shares: “There’s just so much to do in a square inch.” This episode is a teeny  bit longer than most, but Blake shares a lot of sage advice for anyone contemplating a career change or shift in your art practice. Think of it as free career counseling. Find Blake: Website: <a href="https://blakegore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blakegore.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blakegore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blakegore</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Pigma Micron .003 pen (<a href="https://amzn.to/3wAaHOr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">try</a>) </li><li>Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert (<a href="https://amzn.to/3muUMMI " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Design Thinking (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldYzbV0NDp8 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>)  </li><li>Design Your Life, Bill Burnett (<a href="https://amzn.to/3fGPgFj " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Graphic facilitator, great example Sunni Brown (<a href="https://sunnibrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>Alphonso Dunn (<a href="https://www.alphonsodunn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See</a>  /  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBapgfK_m6G7airg1rdn8w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch</a>  )</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Blake's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 7: Blake Gore

Artist BARBARA BRYN KLARE works with “rescued textiles,” using thread as line and cloth as paint to explore topics such as fragility and sustainability. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores how Barbara, a Ohio resident with long-held connections to the San Francisco Bay area, worked as a surface designer and had a decades-long career as a technical writer before textiles brought her back to art as both a creator and curator.  Find Barbara:Website: barbarabrynklare.com Instagram: barbarabrynklare  Mentioned:Cecilia Vicuña    (see)Louise Bourgeois (see)Gee's Bend quilters (see)Boro and sashiko stitching (learn)Sri Threads (see)Yoshiko Wada, de Young Museum (watch)Center for Craft, Ashville NC (learn)Textile sketchbooksJody Alexander (see)"Reveal," ThisGallery.org (learn)Modern Boro / Instagram (follow)"Vanishing," ThisGallery.org (see)Flowstate.fm (listen)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Barbara's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Artist BARBARA BRYN KLARE works with “rescued textiles,” using thread as line and cloth as paint to explore topics such as fragility and sustainability. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores how Barbara, a Ohio resident with long-held connections to the San Francisco Bay area, worked as a surface designer and had a decades-long career as a technical writer before textiles brought her back to art as both a creator and curator. Find Barbara: Website: <a href="https://barbarabrynklare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">barbarabrynklare.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barbarabrynklare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">barbarabrynklare</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Cecilia Vicuña    (<a href="http://www.ceciliavicuna.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Louise Bourgeois (<a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/louise-bourgeois-2351/art-louise-bourgeois" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Gee's Bend quilters (<a href="https://www.soulsgrowndeep.org/gees-bend-quiltmakers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Boro and sashiko stitching (<a href="https://upcyclestitches.com/difference-sashiko-and-boro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Sri Threads (<a href="https://www.srithreads.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Yoshiko Wada, de Young Museum (<a href="https://vimeo.com/397717323" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>)</li><li>Center for Craft, Ashville NC (<a href="https://www.centerforcraft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Textile sketchbooks</li><li>Jody Alexander (<a href="http://jodyalexander.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>"Reveal," <a href="http://ThisGallery.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThisGallery.org</a> (<a href="https://thisgallery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Modern Boro / Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernboro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow</a>)</li><li>"Vanishing," <a href="http://ThisGallery.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThisGallery.org</a> (<a href="https://thisgallery.org/vanishing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li><a href="http://Flowstate.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flowstate.fm</a> (<a href="https://www.flowstate.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Barbara's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 8: Barbara Bryn Klare

Artist, speech pathologist, lecturer and poet DIANA SYDER creates expressive landscapes and still life paintings from her studio in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England. Diana started her professional life as a speech pathologist and university lecturer but concurrently wrote poetry, uniquely focused on themes of science and nature. After four books of poetry and numerous collaborations with composers, sculptors, dancers, artists, astronomers and engineers, Diana is now bringing similar energy to her evocative paintings.Find DianaWebsite: www.dianasyder.com Instagram: instagram.com/diana_syder Facebook:   www.facebook.com/dianasyderart Mentioned:Diana's poetry books:Hubble (read)Maxwell's Rainbow  (read)String (read)Planet Box (read)"Jupiter," moving poem (see)When the Telescope Came,  video (see)Project Phoenix, classical music  (listen)William Neil, composer (learn)SETI,  search for extraterrestrial intelligence project   (learn)"To Paint the Portrait of a Bird," Jacques Prévert (read) (book)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Diana's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Artist, speech pathologist, lecturer and poet DIANA SYDER creates expressive landscapes and still life paintings from her studio in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England. Diana started her professional life as a speech pathologist and university lecturer but concurrently wrote poetry, uniquely focused on themes of science and nature. After four books of poetry and numerous collaborations with composers, sculptors, dancers, artists, astronomers and engineers, Diana is now bringing similar energy to her evocative paintings.Find Diana Website: <a href="https://www.dianasyder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dianasyder.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diana_syder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/diana_syder</a>  Facebook:   <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dianasyderart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/dianasyderart</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Diana's poetry books:<ul><li>Hubble (<a href="https://poetrybusiness.co.uk/product/hubble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li>Maxwell's Rainbow  (<a href="https://amzn.to/3n29fjk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li>String (<a href="https://amzn.to/3xadj5N" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li>Planet Box (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gphbKd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li></ul></li><li>"Jupiter," moving poem (<a href="https://movingpoems.com/2010/12/jupiter-by-diana-syder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>When the Telescope Came,  video (<a href="https://vimeo.com/52861189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Project Phoenix, classical music  (<a href="http://williamneil.net/robot/chamber-music/classical-6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen</a>)</li><li>William Neil, composer (<a href="https://www.newmusicusa.org/profile/w-grosvenor-neil/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>SETI,  search for extraterrestrial intelligence project   (<a href="https://www.seti.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>"To Paint the Portrait of a Bird," Jacques Prévert (<a href="https://medium.com/poem-of-the-day/jacques-pr%C3%A9vert-to-paint-a-birds-portrait-92d451d96083" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) (<a href="https://amzn.to/3ejb1Zj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Diana's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 9: Diana Syder

ARTish Plunge, a podcast for anyone interested in the curious relationship between artists and the other professions, day jobs, or past experiences that have allowed them to plunge into the art they create.

Shawn Cox

B SHAWN COX is an artist, trained architect and lawyer whose early experiences in the small West Texas town of Monahans are re-emerging in his artwork through brightly patterned cowboys and sassy bouffanted-ladies. A prolific artist who admittedly creates amongst controlled chaos, Shawn shares how he juggles multiple forms of artistic expression with a need for analytical challenges and the occasional plunge down a rabbit hole.Find ShawnWebsite: www.bshawncox.com Instagram:  @shawnathon01  Facebook:   bshawncoxfineart  Mentioned:Blackwing pencils (buy)Buc-ee's (see)Stuckey's (see)The Size of Thoughts, Nicholas Baker (read)Bud Biggs, watercolorist (see)Glassell School of Art, Houston (learn)Dougherty Arts Center, Austin (learn)Davis Gallery, Austin (see)Flatbed Press (learn)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:@kristybattaniartFacebook:kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Shawn's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

B SHAWN COX is an artist, trained architect and lawyer whose early experiences in the small West Texas town of Monahans are re-emerging in his artwork through brightly patterned cowboys and sassy bouffanted-ladies. A prolific artist who admittedly creates amongst controlled chaos, Shawn shares how he juggles multiple forms of artistic expression with a need for analytical challenges and the occasional plunge down a rabbit hole.Find Shawn Website: <a href="https://www.bshawncox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bshawncox.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnathon01/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shawnathon01</a>  Facebook:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bshawncoxfineart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bshawncoxfineart</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Blackwing pencils (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gKbxTk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buy</a>)</li><li>Buc-ee's (<a href="https://buc-ees.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Stuckey's (<a href="https://stuckeys.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>The Size of Thoughts, Nicholas Baker (<a href="https://amzn.to/3vu15U1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li>Bud Biggs, watercolorist (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gIPLzh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Glassell School of Art, Houston (<a href="https://www.mfah.org/visit/glassell-school/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Dougherty Arts Center, Austin (<a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/julia-c-butridge-gallery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Davis Gallery, Austin (<a href="https://davisgalleryaustin.com/artist/b-shawn-cox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Flatbed Press (<a href="https://www.flatbedpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Shawn's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 10: B Shawn Cox

Native Minnesotan KATIE McCOLLOW is a self-professed “Jill of some trades.” A voice actor, regular-type actor, artist and writer with a contagious laugh and quick wit, Katie is that super-talented friend you wished lived next door. Her oversized family portraits and dreamy watercolor pieces take top billing, but you may recognize her voice from commercials for some of your favorite brands.Find Katie Website: www.katiemccollow.com  Instagram:  @katie.mccollowFacebook:  katie.mccollowTwitter: katiemccollow Mentioned:·       Katie’s Voice Over Artist video (watch) ·       Katie’s Voice Over Commercials montage  (watch)·       Writing for Wally: My Life With a Brilliant Idea, John Hubbell (Katie’s dad) (read) ·       Whiplash, movie (watch)        Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:   https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:  kristybattaniart Did you enjoy hearing about Katie's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Native Minnesotan KATIE McCOLLOW is a self-professed “Jill of some trades.” A voice actor, regular-type actor, artist and writer with a contagious laugh and quick wit, Katie is that super-talented friend you wished lived next door. Her oversized family portraits and dreamy watercolor pieces take top billing, but you may recognize her voice from commercials for some of your favorite brands.Find Katie Website: <a href="https://www.katiemccollow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.katiemccollow.com</a> Instagram: <a href=" https://www.instagram.com/katie.mccollow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @katie.mccollow</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katie.mccollow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">katie.mccollow</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/katiemccollow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">katiemccollow</a> Mentioned:·       Katie’s Voice Over Artist video (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9XhfEDnrzc&amp;t=2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>) ·       Katie’s Voice Over Commercials montage  (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjMdXkiNSVU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>) ·       Writing for Wally: My Life With a Brilliant Idea, John Hubbell (Katie’s dad) (<a href="https://amzn.to/3eXIKYD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) ·       Whiplash, movie (<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>)        Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:   <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Katie's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 11: Katie McCollow

For over twenty years JOAN HANLEY has balanced artmaking with a meditative practice. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores how Joan’s spiritual and art explorations around the world have influenced her practice, as reflected in her book Art &amp; Yoga. Using oils, gouache, or ink, Joan creates large and small scale works with contemplative, emotional depth from her historic Harrisville, New Hampshire studio. In addition to creating thought-provoking public installations, Joan also works with other artists to help them find their own creative balance.Find Joan Website: www.hanleystudio.com Instagram:   @ hanleystudioFacebook:  Joan Hanley Mentioned:Art &amp; Yoga, Joan Hanley Hari Kirin (read)  Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore (read)  Original Self, Thomas Moore, illustrated Joan Hanley (read)Alice Neel exhibit, The Met Museum (see)Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa (read) Becoming Astrid (watch) "Breath of the Forest" exhibit, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (visit)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:kristybattaniart Did you enjoy hearing about Joan's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

For over twenty years JOAN HANLEY has balanced artmaking with a meditative practice. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores how Joan’s spiritual and art explorations around the world have influenced her practice, as reflected in her book Art &amp; Yoga.  Using oils, gouache, or ink, Joan creates large and small scale works with contemplative, emotional depth from her historic Harrisville, New Hampshire studio. In addition to creating thought-provoking public installations, Joan also works with other artists to help them find their own creative balance. Find Joan Website: <a href="https://hanleystudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hanleystudio.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hanleystudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ hanleystudio</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/harikirin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joan Hanley</a> Mentioned: Art &amp; Yoga, Joan Hanley Hari Kirin (<a href="https://amzn.to/3f2d2th" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore (<a href="https://amzn.to/3hbx5YV " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)  Original Self, Thomas Moore, illustrated Joan Hanley (<a href="https://amzn.to/33EUHxr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) Alice Neel exhibit, The Met Museum (<a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2021/alice-neel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa (<a href="https://amzn.to/3uCaPvp " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) Becoming Astrid (<a href="https://amzn.to/3twbMnm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>) "Breath of the Forest" exhibit, Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (<a href="http://www.rochestermfa.org/bernier.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Joan's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>) <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 12: Joan Hanley

After a career in education that included roles as a kindergarten teacher, principal, grant writer and consultant, Canadian-born ISBELLE ALESSANDRA finally heeded her mother’s final advice to become a full-time artist. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores how Isabelle, now a resident of southern California, channeled the same drive and work ethic that fueled her as a young figure skater into her artmaking and marketing, resulting in impressive art sales, magazine features and the gallery of her dreams.Find Isabelle:Website: isabelle-alessandra-artist.comInstagram:   @isabelle_alessandra_artist Facebook:  isabellealessandraartistMentioned:Zero 7 (listen)Nicholas Wilton (see)Art To Life (explore)Creative Visionary Program /CVP (explore)Featured in Vanity Fair UK,  (see) &amp; GQ-UK  (see)Offspring,  Australian television series (watch)Mary Oliver, poet (read)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:kristybattaniartDid you enjoy hearing about Isabelle's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

After a career in education that included roles as a kindergarten teacher, principal, grant writer and consultant, Canadian-born ISBELLE ALESSANDRA finally heeded her mother’s final advice to become a full-time artist. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores how Isabelle, now a resident of southern California, channeled the same drive and work ethic that fueled her as a young figure skater into her artmaking and marketing, resulting in impressive art sales, magazine features and the gallery of her dreams.Find Isabelle: Website: <a href="https://isabelle-alessandra-artist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">isabelle-alessandra-artist.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabelle_alessandra_artist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@isabelle_alessandra_artist</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/isabellealessandraartist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> isabellealessandraartist</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Zero 7 (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rcYYAFhx5mQaW8H91TtYp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen</a>)</li><li>Nicholas Wilton (<a href="https://www.nicholaswilton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Art To Life (<a href="https://www.art2life.com/art2life-academy-page-layout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explore</a>)</li><li>Creative Visionary Program /CVP (<a href="https://www.art2life.com/art2life-creative-visionary-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explore</a>)</li><li>Featured in Vanity Fair UK,  (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=263569435362441&amp;set=pcb.263493505370034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) &amp; GQ-UK  (<a href="https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/gq-shops-lifestyle?image=60892d6ad0334ad2e112bcfd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Offspring,  Australian television series (<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1530541/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>)</li><li>Mary Oliver, poet (<a href="https://amzn.to/2RjCO4G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy hearing about Isabelle's plunge? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 13: Isabelle Alessandra

Episode 14:  Oklahoma native Christopher Nick uses his classically-trained painting skills to create accurately detailed illustrations for major brands, children’s books and historical portraits for the Oklahoma State Capitol. In this episode, Christopher shares how a tiny retro delivery truck named Kirby gave him some financial breathing room and an unexpected introduction to his newest, and arguably most authentic, illustration style and character.Find Christopher: Website:     christopher-nick-portfolio  Mentioned:Minneapolis Institute of Art (visit)  First Avenue Club (visit) The Atelier: Studio Program of Fine Art (learn) Katie McCollow (see)   (listen) Mike Wimmer (see)  The Room in My Heart, by Beverly Evans, illustrated by Christopher Nick  (read)  D-Day: American Character, by Steve Lessman  (read)  Dust Storm, by Jane McKellips, illustrated by Christopher Nick (read)Oklahoma Senate Art Collection (see)Oklahoma Hall of Fame, artist profile  (see)  Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (visit)  Donut Man (visit)  Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:kristybattaniart  Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Episode 14:  Oklahoma native Christopher Nick uses his classically-trained painting skills to create accurately detailed illustrations for major brands, children’s books and historical portraits for the Oklahoma State Capitol. In this episode, Christopher shares how a tiny retro delivery truck named Kirby gave him some financial breathing room and an unexpected introduction to his newest, and arguably most authentic, illustration style and character.Find Christopher: Website:     <a href="https://mendolaart.com/christopher-nick-portfolio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">christopher-nick-portfolio</a>  Mentioned: Minneapolis Institute of Art (<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)  First Avenue Club (<a href="https://first-avenue.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>) The Atelier: Studio Program of Fine Art (<a href=" https://theatelier.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) Katie McCollow (<a href="https://www.katiemccollow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)   (<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/podcast/katie-mccollow-e11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen</a>) Mike Wimmer (<a href="https://www.mikewimmer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)  The Room in My Heart, by Beverly Evans, illustrated by Christopher Nick  (<a href="https://amzn.to/3bEZwLt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) D-Day: American Character, by Steve Lessman  (<a>read</a>) Dust Storm, by Jane McKellips, illustrated by Christopher Nick (<a href="https://amzn.to/3f99Zkm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) Oklahoma Senate Art Collection (<a href=" https://oksenate.gov/education/senate-artwork/uss-oklahoma-memorial-pearl-harbor " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) Oklahoma Hall of Fame, artist profile  (<a href="https://oklahomahof.com/illustrator-profiles/christopher-nick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (<a href="https://crystalbridges.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>) Donut Man (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonutManOKC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)  Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 14: Christopher Nick

Brooklyn-based film producer NADIA TAHOUN learned the value of artistic collaboration at an early age in Miami when she helped start the punk art venue The Granary.  In Episode 15 of the ARTish Plunge podcast, Nadia shares how her education and experiences in film production have allowed her to curate visual art experiences, including the new community-focused arts and fabrication studio Flower Shop Collective that supports skill sharing and work space for underrepresented artists.Find Nadia: Website:  nadiatahoun.com Instagram:   @flowershopcollective  Mentioned: This Bridge Called My Back, Fourth Edition: Writings by Radical Women of Color, by Cherríe Moraga (read)Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism, by Ariella Azoulay (read)How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, by Jenny Odell (read) “Confirmation,” Justin Bieber music video (watch)  Daniel Arsham, artist  (see) (TIP: Click “weightless” for extra fun!)Arsham's Future Relic series, trailer for imaginary film (watch)  “Isa,” video featured on PBS (watch) (TIP: start at the 8:27 marker)2020 Spring/Break Art Show New York (see) Jess Bass  (see)  Flower Shop Collective  (explore)  Sixty Hotel, Flower Shop Collective event (learn)Slow Process Summer (learn)Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:kristybattaniart  Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge  Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Brooklyn-based film producer NADIA TAHOUN learned the value of artistic collaboration at an early age in Miami when she helped start the punk art venue The Granary.  In Episode 15 of the ARTish Plunge podcast, Nadia shares how her education and experiences in film production have allowed her to curate visual art experiences, including the new community-focused arts and fabrication studio Flower Shop Collective that supports skill sharing and work space for underrepresented artists.Find Nadia: Website:  <a href="http://nadiatahoun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nadiatahoun.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flowershopcollective/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @flowershopcollective</a> Mentioned:<ul><li> This Bridge Called My Back, Fourth Edition: Writings by Radical Women of Color, by Cherríe Moraga (<a href="https://amzn.to/3vK0xtt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li>Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism, by Ariella Azoulay (<a href="https://amzn.to/3cb2TtN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li>How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, by Jenny Odell (<a href="https://amzn.to/34EWeE8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)</li><li> “Confirmation,” Justin Bieber music video (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU25ROnZaKk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>)  </li><li>Daniel Arsham, artist  (<a href="https://www.danielarsham.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) (TIP: Click “weightless” for extra fun!)</li><li>Arsham's Future Relic series, trailer for imaginary film (<a href="https://www.nowness.com/story/future-relic-daniel-arsham-juliette-lewis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>) </li><li> “Isa,” video featured on PBS (<a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/episode-106-float-isa-and-foggy-sky-kvdrup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch</a>) (TIP: start at the 8:27 marker)</li><li>2020 Spring/Break Art Show New York (<a href=" https://www.artnews.com/gallery/art-news/photos/spring-break-art-show-2020-slideshow-1202679860/2020303_spring_break_136/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li> Jess Bass  (<a href="https://www.jessicabass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)  </li><li>Flower Shop Collective  (<a href="https://www.flowershopcollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">explore</a>)  </li><li>Sixty Hotel, Flower Shop Collective event (<a href=" https://www.sixtyhotels.com/alpha-sixty-blog/jess-bass-and-nadia-tahoun-are-democratizing-art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Slow Process Summer (<a href="https://www.flowershopcollective.com/slow-process-summer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a>  Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 15: Nadia Tahoun

Mike Lyon

MIKE LYON, a Kansas City-based artist creates meticulously detailed large-scale drawings using marks made by traditional tools manipulated by non-traditional means, usually computers he has built and coded to suit his artistic vision. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores Mike's leadership of the family cattle hide business and subsequent return to art, ultimately becoming an innovator in wood block and post digital printmaking. With an innately curious mind, Mike also creates handcrafted guitars, ukuleles and other furniture, collects Japanese ukiyo-e prints, plays the violin in the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, and holds a 4th degree black belt in karate.Find Mike: Website:  mlyon.com Instagram:   @ mikelyonstudioFacebook:  MikeLyon.ARTTwitter:  ART_MikeLyon  Guitars: lyon.gallery Mentioned:Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club: (visit)  Claude Mellan, “Face of Christ on St. Veronica’s Cloth,” (1649) (see) Post Digital Printmaking: : CNC, Traditional and Hybrid Techniques,  Paul Catanese and Angela Geary (read) Chuck Close, artist (see) Ken Knowlton, artist (see) V. S. Ramachandran, neuroscientist (learn) The Tell-Tale Brain, V. S. Ramachandran  (read) “Neurology of Aesthetics,” Scientific American,V.S. Ramachandran (read) Modern Printmaking: A Guide to Traditional and Digital Techniques, Sylvie Covie (read) Ukiyo-e wood block prints (learn) Mike’s Ukiyo-e Collection (see) Shopbot CNC Tools (see) Piet Mondrian, “Broadway Boogie Woogie” (see) Mike’s Recommendations:Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Mokuhanga, by April Vollmer (read)  Silverpoint and Metalpoint Drawing, by Susan Schwalb &amp; Tom Mazzullo  (read)  Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:kristybattaniart Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge  Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, LicensedSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

MIKE LYON, a Kansas City-based artist creates meticulously detailed large-scale drawings using marks made by traditional tools manipulated by non-traditional means, usually computers he has built and coded to suit his artistic vision. The ARTish Plunge podcast explores Mike's leadership of the family cattle hide business and subsequent return to art, ultimately becoming an innovator in wood block and post digital printmaking. With an innately curious mind, Mike also creates handcrafted guitars, ukuleles and other furniture, collects Japanese ukiyo-e prints, plays the violin in the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, and holds a 4th degree black belt in karate.Find Mike: Website:  <a href="https://mlyon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mlyon.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabelle_alessandra_artist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikelyonstudio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mikelyonstudio</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MikeLyon.ART/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MikeLyon.ART</a> Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/ART_MikeLyon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ART_MikeLyon</a> Guitars:<a href=" https://lyon.gallery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> lyon.gallery</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Kansas City Shotokan Karate Club: (<a href="https://kc.ska.org/instructors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit</a>)  </li><li>Claude Mellan, “Face of Christ on St. Veronica’s Cloth,” (1649) (<a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/393752" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>Post Digital Printmaking: : CNC, Traditional and Hybrid Techniques,  Paul Catanese and Angela Geary (<a href="https://amzn.to/2T4bCaD " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Chuck Close, artist (<a href="http://chuckclose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>Ken Knowlton, artist (<a href="http://www.knowltonmosaics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>V. S. Ramachandran, neuroscientist (<a href="http://cbc.ucsd.edu/ramabio.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>The Tell-Tale Brain, V. S. Ramachandran  (<a href="https://amzn.to/3v1l0sJ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>“Neurology of Aesthetics,” Scientific American,V.S. Ramachandran (<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-neurology-of-aesthetics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Modern Printmaking: A Guide to Traditional and Digital Techniques, Sylvie Covie (<a href="https://amzn.to/34SmniV " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Ukiyo-e wood block prints (<a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ukiy/hd_ukiy.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Mike’s Ukiyo-e Collection (<a href="https://woodblockprints.org/index.php " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>Shopbot CNC Tools (<a href="https://www.shopbottools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>Piet Mondrian, “Broadway Boogie Woogie” (<a href="https://www.moma.org/collection/works/78682" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li></ul>Mike’s Recommendations:<ul><li>Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Mokuhanga, by April Vollmer (<a href="https://amzn.to/34U9OmW " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)  </li><li>Silverpoint and Metalpoint Drawing, by Susan Schwalb &amp; Tom Mazzullo  (<a href=" https://amzn.to/3vZDlHP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)  </li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:  Website:<a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a>  Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,  Licensed<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 16: Mike Lyon

From the Sorbonne to hitchhiking across Canada, from Berkeley to living with the Inuit in Nunavik, metal sculptor and painter VALERIE CHAUSSONNET has drawn inspiration for her artwork from the varied adventures life has offered her. Valerie’s experiences with the Smithsonian Institution preparing a Soviet-American exhibition on Alaska and Siberia stoked her desire to create artwork as a way of better understanding the artifacts she researched.Find Valerie: Website:  valeriechaussonnet.com Instagram:   @valeriechaussonnetFacebook: valeriechaussonnetart Mentioned:Austin Art Talk, Scott David Gordon podcast, Episode No. 94 (listen)Sorbonne University / Paris, France (learn) Laval University / Quebec City, Canada (learn) Nunavik, Canada (learn)Inuit Art (see) Kenojuak Ashevak, Inuit artist, printmaker (see) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:  kristybattaniart  Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

From the Sorbonne to hitchhiking across Canada, from Berkeley to living with the Inuit in Nunavik, metal sculptor and painter VALERIE CHAUSSONNET has drawn inspiration for her artwork from the varied adventures life has offered her. Valerie’s experiences with the Smithsonian Institution preparing a Soviet-American exhibition on Alaska and Siberia stoked her desire to create artwork as a way of better understanding the artifacts she researched. Find Valerie: Website:  <a href="https://valeriechaussonnet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valeriechaussonnet.com</a> Instagram:   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabelle_alessandra_artist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/valeriechaussonnet/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valeriechaussonnet</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valeriechaussonnetart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valeriechaussonnetart</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Austin Art Talk, Scott David Gordon podcast, Episode No. 94 (<a href="https://www.austinarttalk.com/94" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen</a>)</li><li>Sorbonne University / Paris, France (<a href="https://lettres.sorbonne-universite.fr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Laval University / Quebec City, Canada (<a href="https://www.ulaval.ca/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Nunavik, Canada (<a href="https://www.avataq.qc.ca/en/Nunavimmiuts/The-land" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>)</li><li>Inuit Art (<a href="http://www.dorsetfinearts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li><li>Kenojuak Ashevak, Inuit artist, printmaker (<a href="http://www.dorsetfinearts.com/kenojuak-askhevak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>) </li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 17: Valerie Chaussonnett

Valerie Chaussonnet

Continuing our conversation with metal sculptor and painter VALERIE CHAUSSONNET, we learn how Valerie’s work with the Smithsonian Institution inspired her to begin taking art classes at the Corcoran and to continue that work later in Austin, Texas. Along the way, Valerie created a French-immersion school and surrounded herself with colorful art and colorful people, all of which are reflected in the sculpture and paintings she makes today as a full-time artist.Find Valerie:Website:  valeriechaussonnet.comInstagram:   @valeriechaussonnetFacebook: valeriechaussonnetart Mentioned:Corcoran Art School (learn) La Petite Provence, Valerie's French immersion classes  (learn) Austin Community College, Art Department  (learn) Jan Heaton, artist (see)Brian Johnson, artist (see)Polyvalent (meaning, use) FR: versatile, having  many different skillsMidnight Library,  Matt Haig  (read) Zoe Berg, artist  (see)  Just Kids, Patti Smith (read) Hold Still, Sally Mann (read)  Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari (read)  Crazy Brave, Joy Harjo (read)  Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani:Website:    https://www.kristybattani.comInstagram:  kristybattaniartFacebook:  kristybattaniartDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier,Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Continuing our conversation with metal sculptor and painter VALERIE CHAUSSONNET, we learn how Valerie’s work with the Smithsonian Institution inspired her to begin taking art classes at the Corcoran and to continue that work later in Austin, Texas. Along the way, Valerie created a French-immersion school and surrounded herself with colorful art and colorful people, all of which are reflected in the sculpture and paintings she makes today as a full-time artist. Find Valerie: Website:  <a href="https://valeriechaussonnet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valeriechaussonnet.com</a> Instagram:   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabelle_alessandra_artist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/valeriechaussonnet/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valeriechaussonnet</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valeriechaussonnetart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valeriechaussonnetart</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>Corcoran Art School (<a href="https://corcoran.gwu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>La Petite Provence, Valerie's French immersion classes  (<a href="https://www.lapetiteprovenceaustin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Austin Community College, Art Department  (<a href="http://sites.austincc.edu/art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Jan Heaton, artist (<a href="http://janheaton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Brian Johnson, artist (<a href="https://www.bjohnsonstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)</li><li>Polyvalent (<a href="https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/french-english/polyvalent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">meaning, use</a>) FR: versatile, having  many different skills</li><li>Midnight Library,  Matt Haig  (<a href="https://amzn.to/3zOKflO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Zoe Berg, artist  (<a href="https://www.zoeberg.net/portfolio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see</a>)  </li><li>Just Kids, Patti Smith (<a href="https://amzn.to/3pIIHVJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Hold Still, Sally Mann (<a href="https://amzn.to/3iwfsUz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)  </li><li>Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari (<a href="https://amzn.to/3cvyE0Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)  </li><li>Crazy Brave, Joy Harjo (<a href="https://amzn.to/3vbdWd5 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)  </li></ul> Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 18: Valerie Chaussonnet, Part 2

The Artish Plunge dives into deep conversation with Vermont-based multimedia artist, curator and professor HUMBERTO RAMIREZ, exploring the unique role of the arts as a language and the challenges —and rewards—of teaching art in an academic setting. Escaping the political and social turmoil in Chile of the 1970s, Humberto came to the US to study molecular biology with an eye towards medical school before he felt the tug to study art. While his early paintings and video often reflected his political and social concerns, he shares how his current work has evolved to reflect his surroundings and stage of life, using space, light and color to create contemplative, abstract botanical fantasies.  Find Humberto: Website:  http://humbertoramirez.net/ Mentioned:The "other" Humberto Ramirez, the jazz musician (hear) Baroque music (learn) Landmark College, Putney VT (learn) Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT (learn) Michel Foucault, French philosopher, The Archaeology of Knowledge: And the Discourse on Language (read)   Panel paintings, Metropolitan Museum of Art (learn) Kaja Silverman, The Subject of Semiotics (read)     Roland Barthes, Mythologies (read) Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art , Mass MoCa (learn) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:  kristybattaniart  Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

The Artish Plunge dives into deep conversation with Vermont-based multimedia artist, curator and professor HUMBERTO RAMIREZ, exploring the unique role of the arts as a language and the challenges —and rewards—of teaching art in an academic setting.  Escaping the political and social turmoil in Chile of the 1970s, Humberto came to the US to study molecular biology with an eye towards medical school before he felt the tug to study art. While his early paintings and video often reflected his political and social concerns, he shares how his current work has evolved to reflect his surroundings and stage of life, using space, light and color to create contemplative, abstract botanical fantasies.  Find Humberto: Website:  <a href="http://humbertoramirez.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://humbertoramirez.net/</a> Mentioned:<ul><li>The "other" Humberto Ramirez, the jazz musician (<a href="https://www.humbertoramirez.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hear</a>) </li><li>Baroque music (<a href="https://www.baroque.org/baroque/whatis " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Landmark College, Putney VT (<a href="https://www.landmark.edu/academics/degrees/bachelors-degrees/b.a.-in-studio-art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT (<a href="https://vcfa.edu/programs/mfa-in-visual-art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Michel Foucault, French philosopher, The Archaeology of Knowledge: And the Discourse on Language (<a href="https://amzn.to/3dkwsJO " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)   </li><li>Panel paintings, Metropolitan Museum of Art (<a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/iptg/hd_iptg.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li><li>Kaja Silverman, The Subject of Semiotics (<a href="https://amzn.to/3x3L3kH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>)     </li><li>Roland Barthes, Mythologies (<a href="https://amzn.to/2Ue2two" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read</a>) </li><li>Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art , Mass MoCa (<a href="https://massmoca.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">learn</a>) </li></ul>Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    <a href="https://www.kristybattani.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristybattani.com</a> Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristybattaniart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristybattaniart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kristybattaniart</a> Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge</a> Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by <a href="http://PremiumBeat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PremiumBeat.com</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>) <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge</a>)

Episode 19: Humberto Ramirez

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