Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the person behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists.<br /><br />Testimonials:<br /><br />"It’s rare that I let everything hang out there about my past and what has formed me into an artist. I had a wonderful conversation with Chris Stafford recently and found myself doing just that—filling in the background. Chris was so easy to talk to and has a wonderful way of organically mining the truth of self within us that forms a sensitive picture of whomever she is conversing with—as we used to say, the gift of the gab. You should check out her podcast archive and listen to lots of incredible interviews that promote women in the arts."<br />Anna Carll<br /><br />"Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.”<br />Julie Davis<br /><br />“Thank you to host Chris Stafford for making me feel relaxed and bringing out all of my thoughts and feelings about life/art! After our interview I felt euphoric and accomplished and so appreciative for that. She is a wonderful interviewer.”<br />Michele Byrne<br /><br />“Chris is a highly skilled interviewer who puts her guests at ease. She draws out the juicy bits of lived experience and contextualizes this against the grander arc of history.”<br />Kathryn Andrews <br /><br />“I was honored to be interviewed by Chris. She has a unique perspective in the art world, and it's refreshing to see a podcast with such a wide variety of artists from all different backgrounds and disciplines.”<br />Erin Spencer <br /><br />“Art making can be a solitary pursuit, the AART podcast gives a window into the life and vocation of the artist that informs and inspires while it entertains.”<br />Suzie Baker <br /><br />“ The interview was a very enjoyable experience. Chris is a generous interviewer who draws out her subjects and is completely engaged in the conversation. She's a good listener and asks thoughtful questions.”<br />Ingrid Christensen <br /><br />“AART is an important and unique platform for the stories of women artists and their work. From the art making processes to the personal materials that makes the creative process. The podcast’s greatest asset is Chris’ ability to getting the artists to “open up’, by her preparation process, and the questions she asks.”<br />Maria Martinez-Cañas<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.

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Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the person behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists.<br /><br />Testimonials:<br /><br />"It’s rare that I let everything hang out there about my past and what has formed me into an artist. I had a wonderful conversation with Chris Stafford recently and found myself doing just that—filling in the background. Chris was so easy to talk to and has a wonderful way of organically mining the truth of self within us that forms a sensitive picture of whomever she is conversing with—as we used to say, the gift of the gab. You should check out her podcast archive and listen to lots of incredible interviews that promote women in the arts."<br />Anna Carll<br /><br />"Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.”<br />Julie Davis<br /><br />“Thank you to host Chris Stafford for making me feel relaxed and bringing out all of my thoughts and feelings about life/art! After our interview I felt euphoric and accomplished and so appreciative for that. She is a wonderful interviewer.”<br />Michele Byrne<br /><br />“Chris is a highly skilled interviewer who puts her guests at ease. She draws out the juicy bits of lived experience and contextualizes this against the grander arc of history.”<br />Kathryn Andrews <br /><br />“I was honored to be interviewed by Chris. She has a unique perspective in the art world, and it's refreshing to see a podcast with such a wide variety of artists from all different backgrounds and disciplines.”<br />Erin Spencer <br /><br />“Art making can be a solitary pursuit, the AART podcast gives a window into the life and vocation of the artist that informs and inspires while it entertains.”<br />Suzie Baker <br /><br />“ The interview was a very enjoyable experience. Chris is a generous interviewer who draws out her subjects and is completely engaged in the conversation. She's a good listener and asks thoughtful questions.”<br />Ingrid Christensen <br /><br />“AART is an important and unique platform for the stories of women artists and their work. From the art making processes to the personal materials that makes the creative process. The podcast’s greatest asset is Chris’ ability to getting the artists to “open up’, by her preparation process, and the questions she asks.”<br />Maria Martinez-Cañas<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.
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June 23, 2026
June Stratton (Figurative Painter): Process, Studio Practice & Painting the Human Form
June Stratton is an American representational figurative painter known for her work capturing the human form with clarity, discipline, and emotional depth. In this episode of the <i>AART Podcast</i>, Chris speaks with June Stratton about her career in figurative painting, her studio practice, and how she approaches realism in contemporary art.<br /><br />This conversation covers:<br /><ul><li>How June Stratton became a figurative artist</li><li>Her approach to painting the human figure and working from observation</li><li>The role of light, composition, and gesture in representational art</li><li>Balancing technical precision with intuition in painting</li><li>What it takes to sustain a career as a contemporary realist painter</li></ul>Chris’ signature unscripted, intimate interview style allows Stratton to go beyond technique and talk about the mindset behind her work—how she sees, thinks, and builds a painting over time. <br /><br />If you’re interested in <b>figurative painting, representational art, portrait painting, or the creative process of contemporary artists</b>, this episode offers a clear and practical insight into how one artist approaches her craft.<br /><br />June’s links:<br />Website: <a href="http://junestratton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">junestratton.com</a><br />Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/june_stratton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instagram.com/june_stratton/</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/JuneStrattonStudio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/JuneStrattonStudio/</a><br /><br />June’s Female artists: Nadine Robbins Marilyn Minter April Gornik Vija Celmins Julie Heffernan Mae Read Mia Bergeron Pamela Wilson Katherine Sandoz Annie Lebowitz Dorielle Caimi Rebecca Leveille Guay Megan Lange<br /><br />Dinner Party Guests: Benjamin Franklin Dolly Parton Mary Munter Hedy Lamar Jack White Paitti Smith John Muir<br /><br />Keywords<br />June Stratton, figurative painting, representational art, realism painting, contemporary realist artist, portrait painting, human figure drawing, painting process, studio practice artist, American painter interview, AART podcast, Chris Stafford, Women Unscripted podcast network, art podcast, how to paint people, observational painting, fine art interview, contemporary figurative art, artist career insights<br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.<br /><br />A Hollowell Studios Production<br />Instagram: @theaartpodcast <br />Email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">theaartpodcast@gmail.com</a><br />© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell Studios<br />All Rights Reserved

June 9, 2026
Maggie Taylor on Digital Collage, Surrealism, and the Art of Imagination
Host Chris Stafford interviews digital collage artist Maggie Taylor about her surreal art, creative process, and the intersection of technology and imagination.

May 26, 2026
Inside the Lens with Bebe Dierken | Cinematography, Storytelling & Creative Vision
Host Chris Stafford interviews German cinematographer Bebe Dierken about her creative vision and the emotional power of visual storytelling in filmmaking.
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