web02.fireside.fm Fri, 15 May 2026 20:46:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Austin Art Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Painting” https://www.austinarttalk.com/tags/painting Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:00:00 -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 35: Madeline Irvine - Naturally Curious https://www.austinarttalk.com/35 84301c9a-bf1e-4b95-a4ab-8760f3edb3ed Sat, 07 Jul 2018 23:00:00 -0500 Scott David Gordon 35 Madeline Irvine - Naturally Curious full Scott David Gordon Madeline Irvine uses a hyper saturated salt solution to draw and paint works on paper that reference the ocean and recently try to address issues around climate change and the importance of buffer zones. When the water evaporates from the paper it leaves behind crystalline salt structures that grow independent of any control or intentions imposed upon them. 55:33 no <p><strong><em>"I just love learning from the work. Just leaving it open and learning. It’s part of my being in the world. I try to be patient with myself and my artwork. There were years where it felt like it didn’t connect to the larger art world. But I just had to keep working. And I think you never know what’s coming unless you keep working, unless you keep that thread going. I think developing as a person is a part of what goes into the work. Who you are and what you think about and what's important to you is what comes out in the work whether you want it to or not."</em></strong><br> <br><br> Madeline Irvine uses a hyper saturated salt solution to draw and paint works on paper that reference the ocean and recently try to address issues around climate change and the importance of buffer zones. When the water evaporates from the paper it leaves behind crystalline salt structures that grow independent of any control or intentions imposed upon them. Beyond the climate change issues, these salt paintings and drawings are beautiful and fascinating simply as works of art on their own. But our impact on nature is a difficult and potentially depressing subject that none the less needs to be brought up. One hope is through this work people will be more aware of how these issues relate to their lives and explore what they can do to help. </p> <p>In addition to being an artist Madeline has also had many jobs in the arts including administration, teaching studio art and art history, being a curator, and as an arts writer and critic. She has always been curious and very much into reading and her upbringing simultaneously gave her a love of art and of nature. Those traits have kept opening doors for her and have helped her learn about herself and the world. </p> <p>There is a lot of wisdom in this interview and I was excited to sit down with Madeline knowing the breadth of her experience in the arts. If you can be sure to check out her current exhibition in Ft. Worth listed below.<br> <br><br> <strong>Some of the subjects we discuss:</strong></p> <p>Artistic origins<br> Country home/Nature<br> Art School<br> The Ocean<br> School 33 Arts Center<br> Art History<br> Writing about art<br> Austin artists<br> Painting journals<br> Losing the thread<br> The Salt work<br> Control/Open<br> Buffer zones<br> Mangrove Forests<br> Climate change<br> Making more work<br> Being of service</p> <p><br><br> <strong>Buffer Zone by Madeline Irvine</strong><br> <a href="https://www.fwcac.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fort Worth Community Arts Center</a><br> <strong>July 6 - July 27, 2018</strong> <br> Reception: July 6, 2018; 6 - 9pm</p> <p>"I am a multidisciplinary artist whose focus is the natural world. The ecological history of the oceans is the source of my current work. Covering 70% of the planet, the ocean is larger than we can fully comprehend, and one of the great unexplored regions of the earth.</p> <p>I work intuitively and in partnership with natural elements, incorporating chance into the process of making the work. Salt and water are essential elements necessary for all life, and in my artworks they interact, creating the unexpected. I draw with a sea salt solution. As the mixture dries, salt crystals grow in reaction to their environment, leaving records of the process as they change from an amorphous liquid to light catching solids. I research the ocean at large, and it is the knowledge of how the ocean and its elements work that fuels my imagery.</p> <p>The Buffer Zones exhibition concentrates on mangrove forests, one of the three buffer zones between ocean and shore. These fertile zones – coral reefs, giant kelp forests and mangrove forests – feed a huge percentage of marine life and protect our shores from the full force of the seas. Mangroves are extremely adaptive trees, and here I focus on their roots, which live undersea for half each day. During the ebb tide, the roots breathe in oxygen for the trees.</p> <p>Since I began working with the ocean in 2013, climate change is rapidly changing the undersea landscape and life. Coral reefs (1/3 of the Great Barrier Reef, for example) are dying and giant kelp forests are endangered. The marine life they support is disappearing. It is my hope that with an awareness of the impact of climate change in the ocean, people will explore how they can make small or large changes in their lives to help preserve the natural world as we have come to know it. For now, mangrove forests are holding on, a beacon of hope in changing times."<br> <br><br> <strong>Banner image: Above and Below by Madeline Irvine</strong><br> <br><br> This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.</p> <p>Intro music generously provided by <a href="http://stankillian.com/main/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stan Killian</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.austinarttalk.com/supportpodcast" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Support this podcast.</a> </p> austin artist, podcast, austin art podcast, austin texas, austin art, interviews, local artist, conversations with artists, austin gallery "I just love learning from the work. Just leaving it open and learning. It’s part of my being in the world. I try to be patient with myself and my artwork. There were years where it felt like it didn’t connect to the larger art world. But I just had to keep working. And I think you never know what’s coming unless you keep working, unless you keep that thread going. I think developing as a person is a part of what goes into the work. Who you are and what you think about and what's important to you is what comes out in the work whether you want it to or not."


Madeline Irvine uses a hyper saturated salt solution to draw and paint works on paper that reference the ocean and recently try to address issues around climate change and the importance of buffer zones. When the water evaporates from the paper it leaves behind crystalline salt structures that grow independent of any control or intentions imposed upon them. Beyond the climate change issues, these salt paintings and drawings are beautiful and fascinating simply as works of art on their own. But our impact on nature is a difficult and potentially depressing subject that none the less needs to be brought up. One hope is through this work people will be more aware of how these issues relate to their lives and explore what they can do to help.

In addition to being an artist Madeline has also had many jobs in the arts including administration, teaching studio art and art history, being a curator, and as an arts writer and critic. She has always been curious and very much into reading and her upbringing simultaneously gave her a love of art and of nature. Those traits have kept opening doors for her and have helped her learn about herself and the world.

There is a lot of wisdom in this interview and I was excited to sit down with Madeline knowing the breadth of her experience in the arts. If you can be sure to check out her current exhibition in Ft. Worth listed below.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Artistic origins
Country home/Nature
Art School
The Ocean
School 33 Arts Center
Art History
Writing about art
Austin artists
Painting journals
Losing the thread
The Salt work
Control/Open
Buffer zones
Mangrove Forests
Climate change
Making more work
Being of service



Buffer Zone by Madeline Irvine
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
July 6 - July 27, 2018
Reception: July 6, 2018; 6 - 9pm

"I am a multidisciplinary artist whose focus is the natural world. The ecological history of the oceans is the source of my current work. Covering 70% of the planet, the ocean is larger than we can fully comprehend, and one of the great unexplored regions of the earth.

I work intuitively and in partnership with natural elements, incorporating chance into the process of making the work. Salt and water are essential elements necessary for all life, and in my artworks they interact, creating the unexpected. I draw with a sea salt solution. As the mixture dries, salt crystals grow in reaction to their environment, leaving records of the process as they change from an amorphous liquid to light catching solids. I research the ocean at large, and it is the knowledge of how the ocean and its elements work that fuels my imagery.

The Buffer Zones exhibition concentrates on mangrove forests, one of the three buffer zones between ocean and shore. These fertile zones – coral reefs, giant kelp forests and mangrove forests – feed a huge percentage of marine life and protect our shores from the full force of the seas. Mangroves are extremely adaptive trees, and here I focus on their roots, which live undersea for half each day. During the ebb tide, the roots breathe in oxygen for the trees.

Since I began working with the ocean in 2013, climate change is rapidly changing the undersea landscape and life. Coral reefs (1/3 of the Great Barrier Reef, for example) are dying and giant kelp forests are endangered. The marine life they support is disappearing. It is my hope that with an awareness of the impact of climate change in the ocean, people will explore how they can make small or large changes in their lives to help preserve the natural world as we have come to know it. For now, mangrove forests are holding on, a beacon of hope in changing times."


Banner image: Above and Below by Madeline Irvine


This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian

Support this podcast.

Links:

]]> "I just love learning from the work. Just leaving it open and learning. It’s part of my being in the world. I try to be patient with myself and my artwork. There were years where it felt like it didn’t connect to the larger art world. But I just had to keep working. And I think you never know what’s coming unless you keep working, unless you keep that thread going. I think developing as a person is a part of what goes into the work. Who you are and what you think about and what's important to you is what comes out in the work whether you want it to or not."


Madeline Irvine uses a hyper saturated salt solution to draw and paint works on paper that reference the ocean and recently try to address issues around climate change and the importance of buffer zones. When the water evaporates from the paper it leaves behind crystalline salt structures that grow independent of any control or intentions imposed upon them. Beyond the climate change issues, these salt paintings and drawings are beautiful and fascinating simply as works of art on their own. But our impact on nature is a difficult and potentially depressing subject that none the less needs to be brought up. One hope is through this work people will be more aware of how these issues relate to their lives and explore what they can do to help.

In addition to being an artist Madeline has also had many jobs in the arts including administration, teaching studio art and art history, being a curator, and as an arts writer and critic. She has always been curious and very much into reading and her upbringing simultaneously gave her a love of art and of nature. Those traits have kept opening doors for her and have helped her learn about herself and the world.

There is a lot of wisdom in this interview and I was excited to sit down with Madeline knowing the breadth of her experience in the arts. If you can be sure to check out her current exhibition in Ft. Worth listed below.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Artistic origins
Country home/Nature
Art School
The Ocean
School 33 Arts Center
Art History
Writing about art
Austin artists
Painting journals
Losing the thread
The Salt work
Control/Open
Buffer zones
Mangrove Forests
Climate change
Making more work
Being of service



Buffer Zone by Madeline Irvine
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
July 6 - July 27, 2018
Reception: July 6, 2018; 6 - 9pm

"I am a multidisciplinary artist whose focus is the natural world. The ecological history of the oceans is the source of my current work. Covering 70% of the planet, the ocean is larger than we can fully comprehend, and one of the great unexplored regions of the earth.

I work intuitively and in partnership with natural elements, incorporating chance into the process of making the work. Salt and water are essential elements necessary for all life, and in my artworks they interact, creating the unexpected. I draw with a sea salt solution. As the mixture dries, salt crystals grow in reaction to their environment, leaving records of the process as they change from an amorphous liquid to light catching solids. I research the ocean at large, and it is the knowledge of how the ocean and its elements work that fuels my imagery.

The Buffer Zones exhibition concentrates on mangrove forests, one of the three buffer zones between ocean and shore. These fertile zones – coral reefs, giant kelp forests and mangrove forests – feed a huge percentage of marine life and protect our shores from the full force of the seas. Mangroves are extremely adaptive trees, and here I focus on their roots, which live undersea for half each day. During the ebb tide, the roots breathe in oxygen for the trees.

Since I began working with the ocean in 2013, climate change is rapidly changing the undersea landscape and life. Coral reefs (1/3 of the Great Barrier Reef, for example) are dying and giant kelp forests are endangered. The marine life they support is disappearing. It is my hope that with an awareness of the impact of climate change in the ocean, people will explore how they can make small or large changes in their lives to help preserve the natural world as we have come to know it. For now, mangrove forests are holding on, a beacon of hope in changing times."


Banner image: Above and Below by Madeline Irvine


This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian

Support this podcast.

Links:

]]> 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:

]]> Episode 29: America Martin - It's Not Enough Just to Look https://www.austinarttalk.com/29 b6721b8e-81dc-450b-ae16-cf444cfc620a Sat, 19 May 2018 16:00:00 -0500 Scott David Gordon 29 America Martin - It's Not Enough Just to Look full Scott David Gordon [America Martin](http://americamartin.com/) endeavors daily to capture this gorgeous and interesting world and the people in it with her art. She translates what she sees by holding and acknowledging the many moments and gestures of life through painting, drawing and sculpture. It’s not enough just to look. 59:29 no <p><em><strong>"The way that I look at things, anything, even this big storm brewing outside, I feel like my eyes aren’t acknowledging it enough. I feel almost restless that I’m not able to look at it and be satisfied. I want to capture it again. I want to hold the moment again through my hand or a gesture of that big tree blowing in the wind. I want to recycle and feel it again but through my translation. Because I think this world is so gosh darn gorgeous and people are so interesting that it’s not enough just to look at them. I want to smell them and draw them and feel it again."</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://americamartin.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">America Martin</a> endeavors daily to capture this gorgeous and interesting world and the people in it with her art. She translates what she sees by holding and acknowledging the many moments and gestures of life through painting, drawing and sculpture. It’s not enough just to look. This translation then communicates to the viewer the world as she perceives it. Knowing at a young age that she wanted to be an artist she set about getting to work and has not stopped since. Her work ethic is solid and she is prolific in what she creates. Filled with hope and curiosity she she figures out how to do what she wants to do and is always looking for new perspectives.</p> <p>She voraciously consumes literature, music, art, and people with a sense of just what little time we do have. What is there to learn and how could she change her perspective and look at things differently? Being curious and fascinated by the joyful bits of life and experimenting and doing more are motivation enough to keep going. The life of an artist can also be very solitary so time with family and friends, bringing people together, and checking out other artists work, is the counterbalance that then feeds back into her own work and passion. </p> <p>This was a really enjoyable conversation recorded during an intense rain storm. America is a delightfully interesting artist who truly embodies that profession. Her passion and interest in the world and people is refreshing. And there is an appealing visual language in her work that I think taps into some kind of universal symbolism and iconography that is very appealing. Please enjoy the interview and if you come across this episode before May 26, 2018, please make a point to see her work at <a href="http://www.wallyworkmangallery.com/martin_america.lasso" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wally Workman Gallery</a>. Even after the show comes down her work will be available for viewing. Enjoy!<br> <br><br> <strong>Some of the subjects we discuss:</strong></p> <p>Artist beginnings<br> Vernon Wilson<br> College in Boston<br> Drive to make art<br> Her view on life<br> Two quotes<br> Awareness of self<br> The splits<br> Selling 1st drawing<br> Mom’s garage/LA<br> Making a lot of art<br> Dis-Organization<br> Studio manager<br> The muse<br> Three wishes<br> America’s mom<br> People and Friends<br> The LA studio<br> Alien question<br> Anthropologist<br> Interacting with people<br> Favorite artists<br> Sculpture<br> Trying new things<br> Get interested</p> <p><br><br> <strong>Wally Workman Gallery</strong><br> <a href="http://www.wallyworkmangallery.com/martin_america.lasso" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">America Martin: Solo Show</a><br> May 5th - June 2nd, 2018 </p> <p>1202 West 6th Street<br> Austin, Texas 78703<br> 512-472-7428</p> <p>Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm.</p> <p><br><br> <a href="http://americamartin.com/work/women/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Banner image by America Martin</a><br> Yellow Poppies, 2014<br> Oil &amp; acrylic on canvas<br> 56-7/8 x 105-1/8 inches <br> <br><br> <strong><em>"Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working." - Pablo Picasso</em></strong></p> "The way that I look at things, anything, even this big storm brewing outside, I feel like my eyes aren’t acknowledging it enough. I feel almost restless that I’m not able to look at it and be satisfied. I want to capture it again. I want to hold the moment again through my hand or a gesture of that big tree blowing in the wind. I want to recycle and feel it again but through my translation. Because I think this world is so gosh darn gorgeous and people are so interesting that it’s not enough just to look at them. I want to smell them and draw them and feel it again."

America Martin endeavors daily to capture this gorgeous and interesting world and the people in it with her art. She translates what she sees by holding and acknowledging the many moments and gestures of life through painting, drawing and sculpture. It’s not enough just to look. This translation then communicates to the viewer the world as she perceives it. Knowing at a young age that she wanted to be an artist she set about getting to work and has not stopped since. Her work ethic is solid and she is prolific in what she creates. Filled with hope and curiosity she she figures out how to do what she wants to do and is always looking for new perspectives.

She voraciously consumes literature, music, art, and people with a sense of just what little time we do have. What is there to learn and how could she change her perspective and look at things differently? Being curious and fascinated by the joyful bits of life and experimenting and doing more are motivation enough to keep going. The life of an artist can also be very solitary so time with family and friends, bringing people together, and checking out other artists work, is the counterbalance that then feeds back into her own work and passion.

This was a really enjoyable conversation recorded during an intense rain storm. America is a delightfully interesting artist who truly embodies that profession. Her passion and interest in the world and people is refreshing. And there is an appealing visual language in her work that I think taps into some kind of universal symbolism and iconography that is very appealing. Please enjoy the interview and if you come across this episode before May 26, 2018, please make a point to see her work at Wally Workman Gallery. Even after the show comes down her work will be available for viewing. Enjoy!


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Artist beginnings
Vernon Wilson
College in Boston
Drive to make art
Her view on life
Two quotes
Awareness of self
The splits
Selling 1st drawing
Mom’s garage/LA
Making a lot of art
Dis-Organization
Studio manager
The muse
Three wishes
America’s mom
People and Friends
The LA studio
Alien question
Anthropologist
Interacting with people
Favorite artists
Sculpture
Trying new things
Get interested



Wally Workman Gallery
America Martin: Solo Show
May 5th - June 2nd, 2018

1202 West 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512-472-7428

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm.



Banner image by America Martin
Yellow Poppies, 2014
Oil & acrylic on canvas
56-7/8 x 105-1/8 inches


"Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working." - Pablo Picasso

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]]> "The way that I look at things, anything, even this big storm brewing outside, I feel like my eyes aren’t acknowledging it enough. I feel almost restless that I’m not able to look at it and be satisfied. I want to capture it again. I want to hold the moment again through my hand or a gesture of that big tree blowing in the wind. I want to recycle and feel it again but through my translation. Because I think this world is so gosh darn gorgeous and people are so interesting that it’s not enough just to look at them. I want to smell them and draw them and feel it again."

America Martin endeavors daily to capture this gorgeous and interesting world and the people in it with her art. She translates what she sees by holding and acknowledging the many moments and gestures of life through painting, drawing and sculpture. It’s not enough just to look. This translation then communicates to the viewer the world as she perceives it. Knowing at a young age that she wanted to be an artist she set about getting to work and has not stopped since. Her work ethic is solid and she is prolific in what she creates. Filled with hope and curiosity she she figures out how to do what she wants to do and is always looking for new perspectives.

She voraciously consumes literature, music, art, and people with a sense of just what little time we do have. What is there to learn and how could she change her perspective and look at things differently? Being curious and fascinated by the joyful bits of life and experimenting and doing more are motivation enough to keep going. The life of an artist can also be very solitary so time with family and friends, bringing people together, and checking out other artists work, is the counterbalance that then feeds back into her own work and passion.

This was a really enjoyable conversation recorded during an intense rain storm. America is a delightfully interesting artist who truly embodies that profession. Her passion and interest in the world and people is refreshing. And there is an appealing visual language in her work that I think taps into some kind of universal symbolism and iconography that is very appealing. Please enjoy the interview and if you come across this episode before May 26, 2018, please make a point to see her work at Wally Workman Gallery. Even after the show comes down her work will be available for viewing. Enjoy!


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Artist beginnings
Vernon Wilson
College in Boston
Drive to make art
Her view on life
Two quotes
Awareness of self
The splits
Selling 1st drawing
Mom’s garage/LA
Making a lot of art
Dis-Organization
Studio manager
The muse
Three wishes
America’s mom
People and Friends
The LA studio
Alien question
Anthropologist
Interacting with people
Favorite artists
Sculpture
Trying new things
Get interested



Wally Workman Gallery
America Martin: Solo Show
May 5th - June 2nd, 2018

1202 West 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512-472-7428

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm.



Banner image by America Martin
Yellow Poppies, 2014
Oil & acrylic on canvas
56-7/8 x 105-1/8 inches


"Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working." - Pablo Picasso

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]]> Episode 19: Deborah Roberts - Dedicated to the Work https://www.austinarttalk.com/19 47d73d87-cfcd-43e2-8743-1eaecf593788 Sat, 10 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0600 Scott David Gordon 19 Deborah Roberts - Dedicated to the Work full Scott David Gordon Deborah Roberts has had an incredible year with sold out shows all over the country and lots of press praising the her work and giving credit where it is due. She is best known for creating mixed-media portraits of young black girls, aged 8-10, that ask the viewer to consider how the subjects beauty has been imagined: by art history, pop culture, American history, and black culture. It's important work and it resonates with a lot of people. 1:04:32 no <p><em><strong>"I’ve always dedicated my life to the work, and what ever the work needed that’s what I did."</strong></em></p> <p>It has been an incredible year for Austin based artist <strong>Deborah Roberts</strong>. But after decades of hard work and scholarship it’s not really a surprise. She was already an established artist long before deciding to go back to school to get her MFA in 2014, to study and find the language and direction for her new work. Her imagery started out in a very romantic Americana style but after a time that didn’t completely match the reality of what she was feeling and seeing in the world. The work needed to change. After finishing school she gave herself two years to succeed in art before having to give up once and for all. Then she received a grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in 2016. For the first time she could spend a whole year completely focused on her art full time and create without fear. What has followed is sold out shows all over the country and lots of press praising the work and giving her credit which was overdue. </p> <p>With a focus in collage, painting, mixed media/installation, and text, Roberts is best known for creating portraits of young black girls, aged 8-10, that ask the viewer to consider how their beauty has been imagined: by art history, pop culture, American history, and black culture. And when and why do these young vulnerable girls have to put on their gloves and start fighting battles? It's important work and it resonates with a lot of people.</p> <p>Deborah is a delight to be around and the interview was a lot of fun. We go all the way back to her beginnings in art and work our way to the present. She then dissects the meaning and language of the work and talks about the future and her new found fame and power.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Some of the subjects we discuss:</strong></p> <p>Drawing as a kid<br> Forced busing<br> Magnet School/Gifted and Talented<br> First sold out show<br> Black Americana romantic painting style<br> Norman Rockwell<br> Work becoming more abstract/complicated<br> The never-ending summer break<br> Feeling the need for more scholarship<br> Going back to school/graduate degree<br> Finding the language for you work<br> Starting small<br> Art Palace show<br> Getting a job/struggling<br> Avoiding the trap/quitting<br> Two year agreement <br> Pollock-Krasner grant year<br> Creating work without fear<br> Volta NY/selling out everything<br> Where have you been?<br> An incredible year/new notoriety<br> Listening to the work<br> Slowing down and scaling up<br> Incorporating more painting<br> The structure of a piece<br> Four freedoms project<br> New found power</p> <p><br><br> <strong>Banner image components by Deborah Roberts <br> (left to right) Betwixt, Untitled, It's All Good, <br> Power Has No Use For Truth, Red Stripes.</strong> </p> "I’ve always dedicated my life to the work, and what ever the work needed that’s what I did."

It has been an incredible year for Austin based artist Deborah Roberts. But after decades of hard work and scholarship it’s not really a surprise. She was already an established artist long before deciding to go back to school to get her MFA in 2014, to study and find the language and direction for her new work. Her imagery started out in a very romantic Americana style but after a time that didn’t completely match the reality of what she was feeling and seeing in the world. The work needed to change. After finishing school she gave herself two years to succeed in art before having to give up once and for all. Then she received a grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in 2016. For the first time she could spend a whole year completely focused on her art full time and create without fear. What has followed is sold out shows all over the country and lots of press praising the work and giving her credit which was overdue.

With a focus in collage, painting, mixed media/installation, and text, Roberts is best known for creating portraits of young black girls, aged 8-10, that ask the viewer to consider how their beauty has been imagined: by art history, pop culture, American history, and black culture. And when and why do these young vulnerable girls have to put on their gloves and start fighting battles? It's important work and it resonates with a lot of people.

Deborah is a delight to be around and the interview was a lot of fun. We go all the way back to her beginnings in art and work our way to the present. She then dissects the meaning and language of the work and talks about the future and her new found fame and power.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Drawing as a kid
Forced busing
Magnet School/Gifted and Talented
First sold out show
Black Americana romantic painting style
Norman Rockwell
Work becoming more abstract/complicated
The never-ending summer break
Feeling the need for more scholarship
Going back to school/graduate degree
Finding the language for you work
Starting small
Art Palace show
Getting a job/struggling
Avoiding the trap/quitting
Two year agreement
Pollock-Krasner grant year
Creating work without fear
Volta NY/selling out everything
Where have you been?
An incredible year/new notoriety
Listening to the work
Slowing down and scaling up
Incorporating more painting
The structure of a piece
Four freedoms project
New found power



Banner image components by Deborah Roberts
(left to right) Betwixt, Untitled, It's All Good,
Power Has No Use For Truth, Red Stripes.

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]]> "I’ve always dedicated my life to the work, and what ever the work needed that’s what I did."

It has been an incredible year for Austin based artist Deborah Roberts. But after decades of hard work and scholarship it’s not really a surprise. She was already an established artist long before deciding to go back to school to get her MFA in 2014, to study and find the language and direction for her new work. Her imagery started out in a very romantic Americana style but after a time that didn’t completely match the reality of what she was feeling and seeing in the world. The work needed to change. After finishing school she gave herself two years to succeed in art before having to give up once and for all. Then she received a grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in 2016. For the first time she could spend a whole year completely focused on her art full time and create without fear. What has followed is sold out shows all over the country and lots of press praising the work and giving her credit which was overdue.

With a focus in collage, painting, mixed media/installation, and text, Roberts is best known for creating portraits of young black girls, aged 8-10, that ask the viewer to consider how their beauty has been imagined: by art history, pop culture, American history, and black culture. And when and why do these young vulnerable girls have to put on their gloves and start fighting battles? It's important work and it resonates with a lot of people.

Deborah is a delight to be around and the interview was a lot of fun. We go all the way back to her beginnings in art and work our way to the present. She then dissects the meaning and language of the work and talks about the future and her new found fame and power.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Drawing as a kid
Forced busing
Magnet School/Gifted and Talented
First sold out show
Black Americana romantic painting style
Norman Rockwell
Work becoming more abstract/complicated
The never-ending summer break
Feeling the need for more scholarship
Going back to school/graduate degree
Finding the language for you work
Starting small
Art Palace show
Getting a job/struggling
Avoiding the trap/quitting
Two year agreement
Pollock-Krasner grant year
Creating work without fear
Volta NY/selling out everything
Where have you been?
An incredible year/new notoriety
Listening to the work
Slowing down and scaling up
Incorporating more painting
The structure of a piece
Four freedoms project
New found power



Banner image components by Deborah Roberts
(left to right) Betwixt, Untitled, It's All Good,
Power Has No Use For Truth, Red Stripes.

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