web01.fireside.fm Sat, 16 May 2026 11:19:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Austin Art Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Charles Heppner” https://www.austinarttalk.com/tags/charles%20heppner Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 The goal of the podcast is to facilitate connections with and to learn from the successes, struggles, life experience, and wisdom of the people featured, most of whom live and create in Austin, Texas. The honest conversational flow of these weekly long form interviews lends itself to some really great insights and information that is available to anyone who wants to listen. Join us to explore the origins, stories, lessons, lives and work of those in our community who are at the forefront of creative expression. The podcast is hosted by photographer, art enthusiast and collector, Scott David Gordon. en-us episodic In depth conversations and wisdom from Austin artists and creatives, about life, work, and creativity. Scott David Gordon The goal of the podcast is to facilitate connections with and to learn from the successes, struggles, life experience, and wisdom of the people featured, most of whom live and create in Austin, Texas. The honest conversational flow of these weekly long form interviews lends itself to some really great insights and information that is available to anyone who wants to listen. Join us to explore the origins, stories, lessons, lives and work of those in our community who are at the forefront of creative expression. The podcast is hosted by photographer, art enthusiast and collector, Scott David Gordon. no austin artist, podcast, austin art podcast, austin texas, austin art, interviews, local artist, conversations with artists Scott David Gordon podcast@austinarttalk.com Episode 31: Charles Heppner - Moved by Beauty https://www.austinarttalk.com/31 1a775be4-3d83-418b-ba54-3a8edeb7fe3e Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Scott David Gordon 31 Charles Heppner - Moved by Beauty full Scott David Gordon Visual artist Charles Heppner’s work spans many different mediums and has many themes but ultimately focuses on the sanctity of beauty, especially in nature, how its appreciation makes us human, communication, and the interconnectedness of everything. He is devoted to both being an artist and a great parent and has figured out how to be present in both as he has integrated his art practice into his life as a stay at home dad. 57:48 no <p><strong><em>“This is what I want, this is what makes me fulfilled, is to make work. I need to do that. In order to go further, in order to grow, as an artist you have to do! You can’t ask why all the time. You can ask why later.”</em></strong><br> <br><br> Visual artist Charles Heppner’s work spans many different mediums and has many themes but ultimately focuses on the sanctity of beauty, especially in nature, how its appreciation makes us human, communication, and the interconnectedness of everything. He is devoted to both being an artist and a great parent and has figured out how to be present in both as he has integrated his art practice into his life as a stay at home dad. As a parent he has figured out how to be responsible while keeping his projects moving forward which is not always easy. Years of making work along with daily creative discipline and a journaling practice have given him the confidence to ask better questions to explore through his art and at the same time not be attached to finding an answer. Give up control and follow your heart.</p> <p>He emerged from a fear of irresponsibility as an artist and the influence of pragmatic parents, having studied math in addition to art and working as a floor trader, to being a full time artist with a dream studio where he paints, creates box constructions, make scans, and works on photographs that he takes daily with his ever present camera. He is always looking with a curious eye for what is visually compelling and wants to share the beauty and magic he discovers. Fulfillment often comes from working consistently, always being prepared to capture moments, and searching for a way to add to the conversation and be in dialogue with other artists work.</p> <p>Charles is such a thoughtful and deep thinker. I really appreciate the way his mind works and his reverence and commitment to being an artist. The discipline he has around his daily practices is inspiring and makes so much sense when thinking about how to keep progressing with your work and keep your head in the game. My favorite takeaway from our conversation is the idea of figuring out which artists are important to you and what conversation you want your work to be a part of. This is a great interview that I know many artists will derive value from.<br> <br></p> <p><strong>Some of the subjects we discuss:</strong></p> <p>His work/philosophy<br> The beauty of a child<br> Arboreal/prayer rugs<br> Sacred Fabrics series<br> High School/college<br> Studying art and math<br> Trading/East Pilsen<br> Becoming a parent<br> Art and parenting<br> Creative hygiene<br> Dream studio<br> Discipline/athletics <br> Adding to the conversation<br> Hyde Park Art Center<br> Reading routine<br> Goethe biography<br> Daily journaling<br> Arboreal chords<br> In awe of nature<br> Great questions<br> Looking for beauty<br> Davis Gallery show<br> Sacred fabrics<br> <br><br> <a href="http://davisgalleryaustin.com/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Davis Gallery &amp; Framing</strong></a></p> <p><em>June 9th - July 21st, 2018</em></p> <p><strong>...of Warp and Weft<br> Caprice Pierucci and Charles Heppner</strong></p> <p>Opening reception: Saturday, June 9th | 7-9pm</p> <p>837 W. 12th Street | Austin, TX | 78701</p> <p>Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 10am-4pm</p> <p>512-477-4929</p> <p><br><br> <strong>Banner image -“Sacred Fabric: Gentle Breeze” <br> 30”x58”, UV cured pigment print on Dibond<br> Edition of 10.</strong></p> “This is what I want, this is what makes me fulfilled, is to make work. I need to do that. In order to go further, in order to grow, as an artist you have to do! You can’t ask why all the time. You can ask why later.”


Visual artist Charles Heppner’s work spans many different mediums and has many themes but ultimately focuses on the sanctity of beauty, especially in nature, how its appreciation makes us human, communication, and the interconnectedness of everything. He is devoted to both being an artist and a great parent and has figured out how to be present in both as he has integrated his art practice into his life as a stay at home dad. As a parent he has figured out how to be responsible while keeping his projects moving forward which is not always easy. Years of making work along with daily creative discipline and a journaling practice have given him the confidence to ask better questions to explore through his art and at the same time not be attached to finding an answer. Give up control and follow your heart.

He emerged from a fear of irresponsibility as an artist and the influence of pragmatic parents, having studied math in addition to art and working as a floor trader, to being a full time artist with a dream studio where he paints, creates box constructions, make scans, and works on photographs that he takes daily with his ever present camera. He is always looking with a curious eye for what is visually compelling and wants to share the beauty and magic he discovers. Fulfillment often comes from working consistently, always being prepared to capture moments, and searching for a way to add to the conversation and be in dialogue with other artists work.

Charles is such a thoughtful and deep thinker. I really appreciate the way his mind works and his reverence and commitment to being an artist. The discipline he has around his daily practices is inspiring and makes so much sense when thinking about how to keep progressing with your work and keep your head in the game. My favorite takeaway from our conversation is the idea of figuring out which artists are important to you and what conversation you want your work to be a part of. This is a great interview that I know many artists will derive value from.

Some of the subjects we discuss:

His work/philosophy
The beauty of a child
Arboreal/prayer rugs
Sacred Fabrics series
High School/college
Studying art and math
Trading/East Pilsen
Becoming a parent
Art and parenting
Creative hygiene
Dream studio
Discipline/athletics
Adding to the conversation
Hyde Park Art Center
Reading routine
Goethe biography
Daily journaling
Arboreal chords
In awe of nature
Great questions
Looking for beauty
Davis Gallery show
Sacred fabrics


Davis Gallery & Framing

June 9th - July 21st, 2018

...of Warp and Weft
Caprice Pierucci and Charles Heppner

Opening reception: Saturday, June 9th | 7-9pm

837 W. 12th Street | Austin, TX | 78701

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 10am-4pm

512-477-4929



Banner image -“Sacred Fabric: Gentle Breeze”
30”x58”, UV cured pigment print on Dibond
Edition of 10.

Links:

]]> “This is what I want, this is what makes me fulfilled, is to make work. I need to do that. In order to go further, in order to grow, as an artist you have to do! You can’t ask why all the time. You can ask why later.”


Visual artist Charles Heppner’s work spans many different mediums and has many themes but ultimately focuses on the sanctity of beauty, especially in nature, how its appreciation makes us human, communication, and the interconnectedness of everything. He is devoted to both being an artist and a great parent and has figured out how to be present in both as he has integrated his art practice into his life as a stay at home dad. As a parent he has figured out how to be responsible while keeping his projects moving forward which is not always easy. Years of making work along with daily creative discipline and a journaling practice have given him the confidence to ask better questions to explore through his art and at the same time not be attached to finding an answer. Give up control and follow your heart.

He emerged from a fear of irresponsibility as an artist and the influence of pragmatic parents, having studied math in addition to art and working as a floor trader, to being a full time artist with a dream studio where he paints, creates box constructions, make scans, and works on photographs that he takes daily with his ever present camera. He is always looking with a curious eye for what is visually compelling and wants to share the beauty and magic he discovers. Fulfillment often comes from working consistently, always being prepared to capture moments, and searching for a way to add to the conversation and be in dialogue with other artists work.

Charles is such a thoughtful and deep thinker. I really appreciate the way his mind works and his reverence and commitment to being an artist. The discipline he has around his daily practices is inspiring and makes so much sense when thinking about how to keep progressing with your work and keep your head in the game. My favorite takeaway from our conversation is the idea of figuring out which artists are important to you and what conversation you want your work to be a part of. This is a great interview that I know many artists will derive value from.

Some of the subjects we discuss:

His work/philosophy
The beauty of a child
Arboreal/prayer rugs
Sacred Fabrics series
High School/college
Studying art and math
Trading/East Pilsen
Becoming a parent
Art and parenting
Creative hygiene
Dream studio
Discipline/athletics
Adding to the conversation
Hyde Park Art Center
Reading routine
Goethe biography
Daily journaling
Arboreal chords
In awe of nature
Great questions
Looking for beauty
Davis Gallery show
Sacred fabrics


Davis Gallery & Framing

June 9th - July 21st, 2018

...of Warp and Weft
Caprice Pierucci and Charles Heppner

Opening reception: Saturday, June 9th | 7-9pm

837 W. 12th Street | Austin, TX | 78701

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 10am-4pm

512-477-4929



Banner image -“Sacred Fabric: Gentle Breeze”
30”x58”, UV cured pigment print on Dibond
Edition of 10.

Links:

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