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On "Who Arted?” we'll explore the vibrant and diverse art scene in Tulsa, bringing to light the stories, inspirations, and creations of local artists. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, and more, providing listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes and unique perspectives that shape Tulsa's artistic landscape. Join local artists David Morrison and Greg Stone on this auditory journey as we paint a vivid picture of the talent and creativity that defines our city's art community.
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Artist and art professor Tyler Griese joins David and Greg this week to talk about his vibrant portrait and figurative paintings. He shares the importance of crafting a composition, how to confront what's happening in a scene, and how the places he's lived have impacted his work.
Naive painter Bill Brill has a direct artist's statement: "My pleasure in painting is to leave viewers with a smile, giggle, warm fuzzy feeling, or a reflective moment….if I can keep achieving that, I will never put my paintbrushes down." In this episode of the podcast, Bill shares the story of how he found naive and folk art, how music inspires much of his work, and how it's never too late to find joy in life or in art.
Multidisciplinary artist Cancadee White joins the podcast to talk about her global excursions and how they've influenced the creation of her new collection, Mapscapes, which is showing at the Tulsa Artist Coalition Gallery in February.
The artist behind Future Focus Photography is known for a retro futuristic aesthetic featuring classic toys and often a handmade robot head posed on human models. She joins us to talk about finding inspiration in classic sci-fi and horror genres, the challenges of working on location, and the resourcefulness needed to create stunning images.
This week, Caleb Burgess sits down for the podcast to talk about his large-scale work in acrylic and oil. The Tulsa native opens up about why he doesn't find risks in painting large and how he achieves the sweeping gestural marks that his work is known for. He also talks about finding the balance between self-care and the long hours needed to build and maintain an art business.
One of our favorite artists and storytellers, Sallie Gardner, stopped by the studio to talk about some of her creative endeavors. We learn how Sallie made the journey from professional writer to story slam winner, where she discovered the joy of creating, and the excitement that comes from connecting with other artists.
Our first episode of 2025 is a conversation with abstract expressionist Pam Watson. She joins us to talk about the importance of building community, how she moved from fiber arts and photography to her current passion for painting, and how a blank canvas excites her with possibilities.
In this episode, Tulsa-based artist Randolph Read Jr. talks about inspiration and fostering a sense of playfulness and fun in his work. Ahead of his upcoming January exhibit at WOMPA, Randolph shares why it's important to connect with his viewers and surprise them with something unexpected.
This week, David Morrison and Greg Stone talk about new exhibits at 108 Contemporary, Tulsa Artists Coalition Gallery, and Living Arts that will be available through the end of December 2024. Be sure to check out these exhibits throughout downtown Tulsa and see what you think about these shows.
Tulsa-based artist Jessica Woody has been a freelance mixed media artist for 15 years. This week, she talks with David and Greg about her acrylic and mixed media work on vinyl records, capturing shared cultural touchstones in her work, and upcycling in the arts.
Drawing his aesthetic from African American folk art, African tribal motifs, and contemporary pop culture, Oklahoma artist Skip Hill has produced a body of work that includes mixed media pieces, paintings, collages, illustrations, and large-scale murals. It's no wonder Skip is the recipient of the 2024 Paseo Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. This week he talks with David and Greg in an extended conversation about his creative process, mentoring, and looking for the "why."
In this episode, David and Greg discuss exhibits in several venues that opened in October and some opportunities for local artists, including a unique multimedia performance with Tulsa's Signature Symphony. They also discuss the American Artists, American Stories exhibit at Philbrook through the end of December.
Dean Wyatt draws inspiration for his abstract paintings from the weathered landscapes and turbulent skies of his native southwestern Oklahoma. His work has been exhibited throughout the southwestern United States and has been selected for solo exhibitions at the Oklahoma State Capitol and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Dean joins David and Greg to discuss his inspiration, his creative process, and the rhythm and musicality he finds in his work.
David and Greg review several exhibit openings in Tulsa this month, including Living Arts' Dreams: An Exploration of the Strange and Unusual and the Liggett Studio's Myths & Legends.
VC Torneden is an award-winning visual artist whose current projects include a series about her years spent living in Tulsa incorporating both painting and photography and a collaborative documentary photo project entitled The Other Side. She joins the Who Arted? podcast to talk about photo journalism, instant realism, and the drive to chronicle the everyday along the Mother Road. You can find her work at https://vctorneden.com/.
Jordan Vinyard is a kinetic artist whose work has been exhibited both throughout the U.S. and internationally. She's Dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, where she also is associate professor of art and Director of the Art Wrecker Studios and Gallery in Chickasha. Her recent exhibit at the Tulsa Artist Coalition Gallery, called "Command +C, Command +C, Command +C," included an artist talk in August. She stopped by the Who Arted? P...
Our guest this week is Mery McNett, a Tulsa-based multimedia artist who has worked in the Tulsa arts scene for more than 13 years, creating graphic visuals, arts programming and teaching various forms of art. Mery's work, which includes sculpture, ink, watercolor, oil paintings, and video art, has been exhibited throughout Oklahoma and the region. She also is the owner of Artsy Artsy, a portable art studio that specializes in process-based art-making using art supplies and recycled material.
This week, we'll talk about the exhibits we saw during this month's First Friday Art Walk in the Downtown Tulsa Arts District. Our visit included stops at the Tulsa Artist Coalition Gallery, Archer 101, 108 Contemporary, and Living Arts.
Colleen Stiles is a multi-faceted artist based in Tulsa whose work is heavily influenced by the objects and textures she finds in nature. President of the Tulsa Artist Coalition Gallery Board, Colleen creates work in a variety of media, including sculpture, pen-and-ink, and watercolor. You can see more of her work by visiting her website, www.stilesdesignstudio.com.
David Morrison, co-host of Who Arted?, talks about his beginnings as an artist, his experiences in learning to paint, and where he goes in Tulsa to find inspiration for his expressive work.
Greg Stone is a Tulsa-based landscape painter who works in pastel and oil. In this episode of Who Arted?, he shares his painting process and how he works through challenging times at the easel.
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