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Artist Spotlight: Claire Coleman

August 9, 2022 / Conal

I chatted with Atlanta-born, New York-based artist Claire Coleman recently.

She had a ton of insight into her unique city. I really enjoyed hearing her perspective on the business of art and how she has access to some of the greatest art collections in the world.

Specifically, she lives in the borough of Brooklyn and takes a lot of her inspiration from the often overlooked objects, architecture and activities that go on in every day life.

I hope you enjoy learning more about her.

[Featured Artwork: “Edge of the Sea” by Claire Coleman. Gouache and pen on paper.]

The New York City Trip

August 6, 2022 / Conal

“I’ve got a great idea,” I blurted out with a cautiously enthusiastic tone one evening about three months ago as my artist wife and I got ready for bed.

The idea had been percolating in my mind for years by this point. Travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic had left it closer to a distant dream, no different than the planned trip to Cooperstown.

She stopped brushing her teeth and looked at me.

“What is it?” she asked plainly through a toothpaste-filled mouth with zero enthusiasm. Zero.

Artist Spotlight: M.A. Tateishi

August 2, 2022 / Conal

M.A. Tateishi is a Vancouver-based artist who was a pleasure to chat with recently.

For me, it was her passion for her process that stood out during our chat. I’m certain if I wanted to dive deeper — and had the time — she could have provided me with enough to write a university dissertation on the topic of layering in paintings.

She has her own studio in East Vancouver, but give her a heads up if you plan to drop by. You’ll understand after you read our chat, especially Question 11. ?

[Featured Artwork: “Malmö“ by M.A. Tateishi.]

The Live Painting

July 30, 2022 / Conal

My artist wife walked in the backdoor, dragged herself up the four stairs to our main floor, and flopped herself face first on our couch.

She never even made it to her blue easy-chair in the corner of the living room.

It was late. She had just driven 35 minutes home to our prairie suburb after spending five hours on display.

Artist Spotlight: Dale Voelker

July 26, 2022 / Conal

I spoke with L.A.-based artist Dale Voelker recently. He is the first Angeleno to make an appearance in Artist Spotlight.

Our conversation was unique and I enjoyed hearing his perspective on his artistic style, especially considering that he is a graphic designer by day. If you haven’t seen his work, definitely click on one of the below links to give yourself more of a glimpse.

Otherwise, enjoy our chat.

[Featured Artwork: “Best Entertainment Line Up” by Dale Voelker.]

The Reality Check

July 23, 2022 / Conal

Sometimes in writing these stories, I might take exaggeration a little too far and need to reign in my storytelling to not stray too far from the real-life inspiration.

My artist wife often acts as this check on my immense imagination that often takes the most modest and trivial detail and blows it completely out of proportion for entertainment purposes.

I might be tempted to call this reality check a “buzzkill” but I prefer to sleep in my bed and not on the couch.