Art Supply Insiders Podcast Jeff Morrow

Prepare to navigate the transformative tide of technology in the arts with Alison Nearpass from Arteza, who guides us through the labyrinth of ethical and creative challenges posed by AI's foray into visual artistry. This episode promises a rich exploration of the "real art" campaign's crusade to uphold the sanctity of human creativity against the surge of digital art-making. We're dissecting the community's response to AI-generated art in competitions, the importance of protecting artists' r...

Picture yourself diving into the vibrant world of crafting, armed with the highest quality cutting tools, and surrounded by a sea of yellow - a color that has become synonymous with creativity and inspiration. In our latest episode, we welcome Yvonne Busdeker, the brand channel manager for OLFA, a trailblazer in the realm of cutting tools, and we venture into the vast universe of crafting. Yvonne shares profound insights about OLFA's quality products with a special focus on their Pro Se...

Ever wondered how a renowned artist's journey unfolds? This episode has you covered as we invite the versatile and highly talented Drew Steinbrecher, a collage, printmaking and fiber artist, with an unshakeable connection to the influence of the historic German Bauhaus design school. In an immersive conversation, Drew shares his artistic voyage, from his first tryst with design in high school to his degree in graphic design, onto his evolution as a distinct artist in the world of collages. Ge...

Just imagine a journey through time, revealing the captivating story of a renowned company in the art supply industry, Speedball. We have the pleasure of hosting David Valliere, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Speedball, whose insights are sure to pique your interest. David recounts Speedball's evolution from its quaint origin in 1899 as the Hunt Penn Company to its impressive expansion under Walt Glazer’s ownership, focusing on US manufacturing. Ever wondered how a company c...

Prepare to be entranced as we navigate the intricate world of Natural Pigments, unraveling the captivating tale behind the creation of historically accurate art supplies. Founded by George and Tatiana in a humble garage, this innovative company has passionately committed to crafting art supplies that mirror their historical counterparts. With a range of unique products that include dry powder pigments and pigments pre-dispersed in water, they source natural pigments from every corner of the g...

Prepare to immerse yourself into the textural world of washi, as we reveal secrets about its traditional hand-making process right through to its commercial production. We are joined by the charming Victor Vélez, founder and CEO of Hobby Art International Supply, a man with a deep passion for washi paper and tapes. Victor enlightens us on how adhesive washi sheets are revolutionizing card making and why they're a notch above the regular washi tape. He takes us through the intricate details of...