Creating artwork can enable someone to express key parts of themselves, their personality, their past, or their values. So often when you were looking at artwork, you are seeing parts of the artist.
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065 Trampolina, Kevin and Me
Anyone who has spent time in Provincetown, Massachusetts is familiar with Trampolina. Wherever she is, the world is much more colorful. The person behind those cat glasses is my friend Kevin. I am excited to share my conversation with Trampolina and Kevin.
Read More064 Landscape Architect Ben Himschoot
Ben has been a creative spirit from an early age and In speaking with him, I found that his creative journey is very similar to mine. I am happy to share my conversation with landscape architect and founder of Himsben Design Studio, Ben Himshoot.
Read More063 UK Artist Pete Shorney
The human figure has been the subject of drawings since prehistoric times. I can confirm it is often most challenging but rewarding. Today’s guest is an artist who does lots of work in male figure drawing. His approach is unique and fun. I am pleased to share my conversation UK artist Pete Shorney.
Read More062 Artist Chuck Gniech
Chuck Gniech is an artist, curator, teacher, graphic designer, and art blogger - there is a lot going on with this guy! Chuck has a lot of life experience and art experience. A few weeks back we were having a chat at Hofheimer Gallery, Hofheimer represents him and I work there part-time. After talking about for about 15 mins - I said, “you need to come on EAGER TO KNOW and we should continue our just conversation there”. I am happy to present my conversation with Chuck Gniech.
Read More061 Artist Eleanor Spiess-Ferris
I saw Eleanor’s paintings in Chicago’s Hofheimer Gallery and found them incredibly interesting and thought-provoking. I then met her in person and she was as unique as her paintings.
I host a web series called ‘Checking In With…” where I have artists present a selection of their artwork and talk about it. The series is a platform for artists to say what they want, and generally, I don’t ask too many questions. I don’t want to influence the conversation too much. I had Eleanor as a guest and as she discussed her paintings I generated many many questions for her - but I held back. But I knew there was a lot more for me to uncover.
Eager To Know would be the perfect place for my questions to be answered.
060 Photographer Melissa Ann Pinney
Photographer Melissa Ann Pinney is best known for her studies of the social lives and emerging identities of American girls and women. Her photographs have won her numerous fellowships and awards and found their way into the collections of major museums in the US and abroad.
Melissa and I had an initial conversation for Eager To Know, but after its completion, we decided to connect again - to clarify and expand some of the topics discussed. I am glad we decided on a second meeting because that is what I ended using for this podcast.
We start our discussion with Melissa talking about some misconceptions about fine photography.
Read More059 PINUPS founder Christopher Schulz
I discovered PINUPS around 2009 when I was in a fairly major period of personal creative growth. I was impressed by the magazine's simplicity, beauty and I just thought it was really clever. I knew it was created by a single individual and that fact inspired me to wonder: “what I can create?” Seeing PINUPS activated my creative brain.
Read More058 Astrologer Joseph Addeo
Joseph Addeo is a professional Astrologer who consults, teaches, and lectures in Manhattan. He is also a friend who I met in Provincetown Massachusetts in 2010. We speak about a lot of topics in the hour; coming out, Joan Crawford, Rock Hudson, and of course astrology. My conversation with astrologer Joseph Addeo.
Read More057 Mind, Breath and Body
This episode’s guest has a diverse background touching on many topics I am particularly very interested in; fitness, meditation, and mindfulness. She also uses creative writing as a way to process her thoughts and feelings. She is using all of this to help others find emotional, physical, and spiritual health - My conversation with Georgia Argiris.
Read More056 Mathematics and Art
Eric Doctors is a ceramics artist. Before this interview, we had never met and I really didn’t know much about him. What a wonderful surprise to find that we had a lot in common, We start our conversation with Eric proving some background on the beginnings of his creativity.
Read More055 Jeff Cote
054 Christina Hagopian
Christina Hagopian is the founder , president, and creative director of Hagopian Ink, a branding agency in New York City. Our professional relationship has spanned almost 20 years and over that period I have seen her business grow and flourish. She recently shared a desire to evolve things a bit. I was eager to know more. I am pleased to share my conversation with Christina.
Read More053 Eli Sobel
Artist Eli Sobel works in many techniques and mediums including, drawing, ceramics, and printmaking. His work is diverse and interesting. The one aspect of his art that I was most curious about was the fact that he does Installations. He creates art installations in a space with wood, ceramics, prints, and photographs. Eli was kind enough to spend time with me to answer all of my questions and allow Eager to Know listeners to learn more about him.
Read More052 Daniel Sroka
051 Artist Darren Jones
050 Episode Fifty with Schultz, Leslie and Wolking
For this special episode, I have 3 past guests who always have strong ideas and lots of opinions on any topic I present them. I am happy to share my conversation with artist Brad Leslie, Tiny House Designer Paul Schultz and Chicago Realtor Alex Wolking.
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049 Artist Luis Guzman
Ricky interviews Chicago artist Luis Guzman.
Read More048 Artist John Rush
Did you ever have a conversation you were so immersed in that you didn't realize how much time has passed? That's exactly what happened with my conversation with artist John Rush. John lives in Chicago and divides his working life between painting, drawing, and printmaking.
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