About Engaging Process: Where Art Education and Art Making Meet
I created this podcast/video series because I want people to know that the creative process is open to everyone. In this series I talk one-on-one with professional artists to gain insight into the thinking, planning, experimentation, and research that becomes part of their artistic practice. Having worked as an art educator for over 30 years, I have seen too many people get discouraged and stop making art because they didn't think their work was good enough. My hope is that you will listen to these conversations and become as inspired, as I have been, to keep putting your ideas out into the world.
Episodes feature artists working with a variety of material such as painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, and digital media. Plan to listen in the car, on a walk, or while doodling in your journal. Plan to take time… time to learn about artist motivations, inspirations, active research, and working processes. Finally, each episode ends with the artist sharing five tips for listeners to consider applying to their own art making practices.
If you are a young person wanting to know more about being an artist, an art teacher looking for a resource to use in your classroom, or a person who loves to create, then this podcast is for you. I hope you enjoy listening and that you find something in each episode that translates into your own art making practice.
In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist/painter Maria Ruggiero (https://mariaruggiero.com/) to learn more about her work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:
the process as the reward
the importance of using quality papers
referencing the environment when painting
creating two studio work spaces
finding time to practice a slow process
paying attention to the light in the room
arranging a still life on the floor
using the camera as a tool
the value of "traditional" approaches to art making
painting what inspires you most
As the podcast concludes Maria shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #3: Be willing to let something "go" if it is not engaging your interest. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Maria's work as I am, follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mariaruggiero_studio) to stay up-to-date with her most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website (https://www.drcamcreates.com/podcast.html). I hope you enjoy listening.
23 Dec 2023
Talking with Artist Dustin London
In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist Dustin London (https://www.dustinlondon.com/) to learn more about his work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:
the paradox of two-dimensional space
the influence of nature
being supported by a making culture
play as exploration
using digital tools in drawing ideation
the influence of Japanese aesthetics
the essence of material
the value of work and persistence
the freedom of abstraction
place as inspiration
As the podcast concludes Dustin shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Take yourself out of the process: Pursue curiosity and experiment, instead. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Dustin's work as I am, follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dustinlondon1/?hl=en) to stay up-to-date with his most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website (https://www.drcamcreates.com/podcast.html). I hope you enjoy listening.
21 Nov 2023
Talking with Artist & Print Maker Brian Spolans
In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist Brian Spolans (https://brianspolans.com/) to learn more about his work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:
art making as opportunity
artist as introvert -and- extrovert
getting support from family to study in the arts
the relationship between drawing and printmaking
the joy of surprise
screen printing, irony, and the role of contradiction in art making
isometric drawing
connecting your ideas to others through feeling and reflection
researching to wonder, ponder, and question
the role of silence
combining photo silkscreen with stencils
good work needs terrible work
mysterious juxtapositions
art and the psychological space
creating fantasy spaces: building to destroy
talking as a companion to art making
As the podcast concludes Brian shares five tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Play: Get excited, invested, and interested in what you are doing. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Brian's work as I am, follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bspolans/) to stay up-to-date with his most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website (https://www.drcamcreates.com/podcast.html). I hope you enjoy listening.
24 Sept 2023
Talking with Artist & Painter Amy Sacksteder
In this hour, Dr. Cam talks with artist Amy Sacksteder (https://amysacksteder.com/) to learn more about her work habits and motivations for art making. This episode is packed with information you may find useful:
art as meaning making
the value of artistic support & influences
reworking earlier paintings
expanding painting through collage
using observation as a tool
using juxtaposition to create visual interest
creating engaging & functional studio spaces for yourself & others
designing your own display table
As the podcast concludes Amy shares six tips for those striving to be artists. Tip #1: Keep multiple projects going at one time. There's some good stuff here folks. If you are as intrigued by Amy's work as I am, follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amysacksteder_studio/) to stay up-to-date with her most current work. You can also watch the video of our conversation on my website (https://www.drcamcreates.com/podcast.html). I hope you enjoy listening.
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