web01.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 10:53:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Austin Art Talk - Episodes Tagged with “John P Weiss” https://www.austinarttalk.com/tags/john%20p%20weiss Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:30:00 -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 88: Living an Artful and Authentic Life - John P Weiss https://www.austinarttalk.com/88 823b59c2-9190-4497-8905-9825447a8528 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:30:00 -0500 Scott David Gordon 88 Living an Artful and Authentic Life - John P Weiss full Scott David Gordon After I started reading [An Artful Life by John P Weiss](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1546996907/sdg07d-20), I just knew that I had to try to interview him. The stories are inspirational and have been helpful to me during this time of stress and the unknown. Our conversation was everything I hoped it would be. John's thoughtfulness and life experiences put him in a position to be able to share the kind of perspectives and wisdom that are sorely needed in the world today. Hope you enjoy the interview and be sure to check out his artwork, cartoons, book, and other writings online. All of the artists and books that are mentioned are listed at the end of the show notes along with links to John's work. Enjoy! 1:35:49 no <p><strong><em>“Don’t lose your authenticity. Keep honing your skills to become a better artist. Don’t just copy what someone else is doing, go beyond it. Find what really speaks to you in your soul as an artist and start doing that.”</em></strong><br> <br><br> After I started reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1546996907/sdg07d-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">An Artful Life by John P Weiss</a>, I just knew that I had to try to interview him. The stories are inspirational and have been helpful to me during this time of stress and the unknown. Our conversation was everything I hoped it would be. John's thoughtfulness and life experiences put him in a position to be able to share the kind of perspectives and wisdom that are sorely needed in the world today. Hope you enjoy the interview and be sure to check out his artwork, cartoons, book, and other writings online. All of the artists and books that are mentioned are listed at the end of the show notes along with links to John's work. Enjoy!<br> <br><br> <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/41335247-836c-4f4a-8a8b-aeca55f3227a/Ty2N3ogf.png" alt=""><br> <br><br> <em><strong>About text courtesty of John's website</strong></em></p> <p>John P. Weiss is a former police chief and editorial cartoonist who retired early to become a full-time artist and writer. John studied landscape painting extensively with American painter Scott L. Christensen.</p> <p>Using a limited palette and strong abstract designs in his representational work, John captures quiet scenes of land and nature.</p> <p>Wisdom from a 26-year law enforcement career and lifetime of reading informs John's poignant short stories and insightful articles. John writes about life lessons, personal growth, and the creative arts.</p> <p>John's written work appears in:</p> <p>The Guardian, NBC News, Becoming Minimalist, Thrive Global, Goins Writer, Elephant Journal, and more. </p> <p>Read John's full biography <a href="https://johnpweiss.com/blog/74379/about-john-p-weiss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. </p> <p>Over 38K followers enjoy John's weekly articles, which he illustrates with his whimsical, fine-lined cartoons.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://johnpweiss.com/email-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here and subscribe</a> to get on John's email list. You'll receive the latest creative work. 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After I started reading An Artful Life by John P Weiss, I just knew that I had to try to interview him. The stories are inspirational and have been helpful to me during this time of stress and the unknown. Our conversation was everything I hoped it would be. John's thoughtfulness and life experiences put him in a position to be able to share the kind of perspectives and wisdom that are sorely needed in the world today. Hope you enjoy the interview and be sure to check out his artwork, cartoons, book, and other writings online. All of the artists and books that are mentioned are listed at the end of the show notes along with links to John's work. Enjoy!





About text courtesty of John's website

John P. Weiss is a former police chief and editorial cartoonist who retired early to become a full-time artist and writer. John studied landscape painting extensively with American painter Scott L. Christensen.

Using a limited palette and strong abstract designs in his representational work, John captures quiet scenes of land and nature.

Wisdom from a 26-year law enforcement career and lifetime of reading informs John's poignant short stories and insightful articles. John writes about life lessons, personal growth, and the creative arts.

John's written work appears in:

The Guardian, NBC News, Becoming Minimalist, Thrive Global, Goins Writer, Elephant Journal, and more.

Read John's full biography here.

Over 38K followers enjoy John's weekly articles, which he illustrates with his whimsical, fine-lined cartoons.

Click here and subscribe to get on John's email list. You'll receive the latest creative work. No spam, always free, privacy respected.












This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian

Click on this affiliate link or the ones below before making purchases on Amazon. An easy way to support!

Links:

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After I started reading An Artful Life by John P Weiss, I just knew that I had to try to interview him. The stories are inspirational and have been helpful to me during this time of stress and the unknown. Our conversation was everything I hoped it would be. John's thoughtfulness and life experiences put him in a position to be able to share the kind of perspectives and wisdom that are sorely needed in the world today. Hope you enjoy the interview and be sure to check out his artwork, cartoons, book, and other writings online. All of the artists and books that are mentioned are listed at the end of the show notes along with links to John's work. Enjoy!





About text courtesty of John's website

John P. Weiss is a former police chief and editorial cartoonist who retired early to become a full-time artist and writer. John studied landscape painting extensively with American painter Scott L. Christensen.

Using a limited palette and strong abstract designs in his representational work, John captures quiet scenes of land and nature.

Wisdom from a 26-year law enforcement career and lifetime of reading informs John's poignant short stories and insightful articles. John writes about life lessons, personal growth, and the creative arts.

John's written work appears in:

The Guardian, NBC News, Becoming Minimalist, Thrive Global, Goins Writer, Elephant Journal, and more.

Read John's full biography here.

Over 38K followers enjoy John's weekly articles, which he illustrates with his whimsical, fine-lined cartoons.

Click here and subscribe to get on John's email list. You'll receive the latest creative work. No spam, always free, privacy respected.












This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian

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Links:

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