Portrait of An Artist

Julie Davis
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  • Visual Arts
  • Updated Weekly

Behind-the-art conversations with your favorite fine artists.

  1. 05/01/2024

    When careful observation + a camera lens collide, you get Judy Krasinski.

    Judy's artistic journey began in a family of artistically talented people who chose conventional careers in healthcare and education. In love and faith her parents took a risk by supporting her decision to study arts at NYU. However, she still followed a more practical career path. She studied English literature and taught high school English, worked in HR, and then transitioned to raising two boys at home. In our interview you’ll hear Judy’s gratitude and appreciation for the years she spent full time with her sons at home. Looking back she knows how much she grew as a photographer because she captured the same subjects in the same locations ad infinitum. For the better part of 8 years she completed project 365 challenges (that’s right, a photo every single day!) Judy has this amazing way of capturing people in their city surroundings, preserving fleeting moments of everyday life. She finds hidden beauty in the mundane and believes that a good photo is like a tiny miracle. Tune in to hear why Judy describes her work in the same way that Diane Arbus says photography is like “tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing oreo cookies.” Street photography invokes awe and wonder for Judy. It’s a fulfilling process. It’s cultural anthropology. You’re not going to want to miss this episode! When careful observation and a camera lens collide, you get Judy Krasinski. Follow her on Instagram Check out her website

  2. 04/18/2024

    When experience + expressionism collide, you get Molly Wright.

    As a young girl Molly Wright found comfort in drawing and painting. While art wasn't initially considered a career option, Molly had a wonderful high school art department experience that inspired her to continue to create art even if only on the side. After a stint in the catering business and raising her children, Molly rediscovered her love for painting and began selling her work for the first time after opening up her home for her first show. What started as a side hobby eventually turned into a full-fledged career, driven by Molly's decision to prioritize her art. You’ll have to tune in to hear Molly’s reflections on the unexpected strengths she uncovered along her journey as an art business owner. Today you’ll find Molly working on her next collection release focused on landscapes and of course coastal pieces that reflect her beautiful home surroundings. Molly’s gratitude for her life and her art is so evident in our conversation. It was lovely getting to listen to her share the wisdom she’s gained over the fifteen years of her art business. When experience and expressionism collide, you get Molly Wright. Follow her on Instagram Check out her website

  3. 04/04/2024

    When calm + collected collide, you get Charissa Owens.

    Whether you see Charissa’s hand molded clay or watercolor botanicals or textured canvases, you’re going to walk away with a sense of calm and serenity. This interview will leave you feeling that way too. Although she has been an artist her entire life, she chose a different career to avoid the “starving artist” life. She continued to create art in addition to working full time until so much changed for her in 2021. Her first painted pillow attracted so much attention and that became the fuel that grew her art into a business and led her to pursue it as a career instead of a hobby. Charissa’s art is process and practice is a natural overflow of the peacefulness she wants to bring into the world. I know you’re going to feel refreshed and inspired after spending some time with Charissa in this episode! When calm + collected collide, you get Charissa Owens. Follow her on Instagram Check out her website

  4. 03/27/2024

    When passion + drive collide, you get Erin Friedman.

    I can’t wait for you to hear Erin’s beautiful story. The constraints of raising three young children and working full time remotely during the pandemic shutdown pushed her away from her corporate job and into a new direction: embracing her passion for art. Because of her bravery in 2020, she can say today with confidence that she knows she’s doing exactly what she was meant to do with her life. Erin’s art is deeply personal and almost all of her work is commission based. (She has a 6-month waiting list!) I am in awe of her creative process. She immerses herself into the creation process… she even dreams of her paintings! Her paintings are created by pouring mixed acrylic onto a raw canvas and then she builds layers using her palette knife. Many pieces include wax pastels and charcoal. What a privilege to get to know Erin better… I know you’re going to love getting to know her in this interview as well! When passion and drive collide, you get Erin Friedman. Follow her on Instagram Check out her website

  5. 03/20/2024

    When wanderlust + a paintbrush collide, you get Laura Welshans.

    Laura didn’t set out to become a professional artist, but a knee surgery and a trip to France gave her the clarity and bravery she needed to embrace her creativity with confidence. What began as a humble endeavor in 2016, with cats playfully leaping into her paints in an upstairs bedroom, has blossomed into something remarkable. Today, Laura proudly operates her own studio. Her artwork is a vibrant reflection of her passions and experiences. While Laura's colorful florals captivate the eye, it's her abstracted landscapes that are the closest to her heart. Inspired by the awe-inspiring rock formations and serene creeks of the Southwest, each painting holds a cherished memory of her explorations. Join us as we delve into Laura's artistic journey and explore the depths of her artistic expression. This is an episode you won't want to miss, filled with tales of creativity that will make you laugh and stories of how inviting people into your own story is so rewarding. When wanderlust + a paintbrush collide, you get Laura Welshans. How to support Laura: Grab her free Art + Travel Guide: Capturing the Spirit of the Southwest here Follow her on Instagram Check out her website

  6. 03/06/2024

    When Southern charm + a potter's wheel meet, you get Saron Henderson.

    Saron knew she wanted to create ceramics for a long time, it was just a matter of getting there. Creating pottery and all the accessories that come along with it isn’t the cheapest practice, so she waited t go all in until she was fully confident!  Enter Pablo from Spain, a co-worker she met at a local bakery. He mentioned to her that he was a potter (with a manual wheel, no les) and she asked him for lessons! The rest is history! Y’all when I say Saron is the queen of Southern {authentic} charm, I mean it! Don’t miss this episode.

  7. 02/28/2024

    When coastal + color collide, you get Sarah Jane Tart.

    Sarah Jane Tart hasn’t always lived on the coast of North Carolina, but she’s always been inspired by the coastal landscape. Imagine her surprise when her husband got offered a job in Wilmington and they got to move to a place of endless painting inspiration! Sarah is best know for her coastal marshes but she’s branched out into quite a few other {colorful} subjects as well! I’m so impressed by her ability to capture bright colors + light in the big coastal skies and transfer them so beautifully onto canvas. Sarah got invited to be a live painter at Spring at the Silos in Waco, TX through the Magnolia Network. Yes, that Magnolia! I’m telling you—you don’t want to miss this episode. When coastal + color collide, you get Sarah Jane Tart.

  8. 11/29/2023

    When introspection + joie de vivre meet, you get Sali Swalla.

    If I could choose one phrase to describe Sali Swalla, it’s radiant kindness. I had the privilege of meeting her in her backyard studio in LA last year and she was just as warm and inviting as she is on social media. Sali is a self-taught artist and has been painting professionally for 13 years. She is deeply inspired by Eastern culture, especially by her time in Japan. Her mother was from Japan so she spent time visiting the country as a child. She paints with oil and cold wax and focuses mostly on creating ethereal floral landscapes (though she has other tricks up her sleeve!). If I could choose one word to describe Sali, it would be self-aware. Her work reflects themes of darkness and light which is deeply motivated by her personal experiences and emotions. After her mother passed away, for example, her color palette shifted from soft pastels to dark + moody blues, greens, and even black. It was a striking shift that I remember well, and I found myself drawn into her work even more during this period. Sali and I also chatted about the perennial topic of balancing work and motherhood, how she protects her time for both, why she thinks having inventory in your studio is a good thing, and how she believes art will eventually find its perfect owner. She is absolutely delightful and I can’t wait for you to hear this episode. When introspection and joie de vivre meet, you get Sali Swalla. Follow Sali on Instagram https://www.saliswalla.com/artworks

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Behind-the-art conversations with your favorite fine artists.

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  • Creator
    Julie Davis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Julie Davis
  • Show Website
    Portrait of An Artist