This week Samantha Haring joins the podcast to talk about her paintings and drawings, in the artists words “I make quiet paintings in a noisy world”. Samatha’s solo exhibition “Safe Havens” opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago on Saturday May 17th, from 5-8PM. The exhibition runs though June 7th. Samantha’s work was selected for our 2023 S…

This week Curtis Anthony Bozif & Shona Macdonald talk about their upcoming two person exhibition at Studio Break Gallery, The Vapours So Whiten And Thicken The Air. The exhibition of new work explores atmospheric phenomena linked to climate change. The show opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, IL, Saturday, April 19th, from 5-8pm. The sho…

This week Matt Klos joins us to talk about his paintings based in observation that explore works from still life, landscape, and architecture. Matt has an upcoming solo exhibition this summer at the Jemulpo Club Museum in Incheon Korea.By David Linneweh

This week Ryan Paluczak joins the podcast to talk about his journey as a studio artist exploring a range of mixed media that includes print, sound, sculpture, and most recently photography. In the episode, we discuss Ryan’s solo exhibition entitled “People Pleaser” that opens Friday March 7th 4-7PM at ARX Gallery at Southeastern Missouri State Univ…

This week Jan Brandt joins us once again to talk about her vibrant and colorful mixed media and site specific installation works that combine painting, fabric, and mixed media. Jan has an exhibition entitled “Between Stillness and Growth ” that opens Friday March 7th 6-8PM at The Camp Gallery in North Miami FL; the exhibition runs March 7th- April …

This week Ben Duke returns to the podcast to talk about his recent paintings and mural works that combine figurative and narrative elements. Ben has an exhibition entitled “Chance Factor” that opens Friday March 7th 6-8PM at Hillyer in Washington D.C.; the exhibition runs March 8th- March 30th.By David Linneweh

This week Madison Varns joins the podcast to talk about her studio work, which explores the mundane through mixed media painting and ceramic forms. Madison’s work was selected by Studio Break host David Linneweh as part of the 2022 Studio Break Student Competition.By David Linneweh

This week Erika B. Hess, Marc Mitchell, & Neil Callander join the podcast to discuss painting and some upcoming exhibitions.By David Linneweh

This week Brett Beery of Typical Stereo Records joins the podcast to talk about his musical journey from solo recordings to collaboration with the bands Art Denver, Davy Slotch Crockett, Decals, and Golden Shadow. Brett’s new EP “Driller” is now available at Typical Stereo Records. along with other original recordings out of central Illinois.…

This week Barbara Campbell Thomas joins the podcast to talk about mixed media abstract paintings that utilize a variety of stitched fabric and acrylic paint. Barbara’s solo exhibition Heart of Space opens Saturday Nov 9th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago from 5-8PM and runs through November 30th. Barbara’s work was selected for our 2022 Stud…

This week Ava Starnes joins the podcast to discuss her self portrait works that are created from video still images in compositions that stretch and contort the figure. Ava’s work was selected by artist/curator Mia Risberg from our 2023 Studio Break Student Competition.By David Linneweh

This week Neil Callander joins the podcast to talk about his paintings that evolve slowly to explore still life, portraits, landscapes, and abstractions. Neil’s solo exhibition Happy to Wait opens Saturday October 5th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago from 5-8PM and runs through November 2nd. Neil’s work was selected for our 2022 Studio Break…

This week Elliot Bowers sat down with Dave & Johnny Disco to discuss Elliot’s new exhibition “Displacement” at Purple Window Gallery, at Mana Contemporary in Chicago.By David Linneweh

This week Arden Bendler Browning joins the podcast to discuss her studio practice that explore painting, projection, and VR. We also discuss her solo exhibition “Black Forrest”at Tinney Contemporary in Nashville, Aug 17- Sept 21 with an opening reception on September 7th. Arden’s work was selected for our 2022 Studio Break Professional Competition …

This week Lily Madden joins the podcast to talk their work and solo exhibition “Coffins for Cicadas” opening at Haw Contemporary August 9th from 5-8PM in Kansas City. Lily’s work was selected by artist/curator Mia Risberg from our 2023 Studio Break Student Competition.By David Linneweh

This week Maryalice Carroll joins the podcast to talk about her colorful ceramic sculpture and installation based works. Maryalice is featured in the two person exhibition “Color Stacks” with Nichole Gronvold Roller at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, May 18th-June 11th with an opening reception on Saturday May 18th from 5-8PM.…

This week Nichole Gronvold Roller joins us to talk about her colorful mixed media works that are influenced by the arts and craft movement, design, wallpaper, and observations of every day. Nichole is featured in the two person exhibition “Color Stacks” with Maryalice Carroll at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, May 18th-June 11th with an openi…

This week Sally C. Garner joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her studio practice, beginning with photography which led way to an interest in sculpture, installation, fiber and most importantly weaving. Sally is featured in the Two-Person Exhibition “Process/Symbiosis” with Jason Rafferty at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, April …

This week Jason Rafferty joins the podcas to talk about his studio practice that explores ideas of the environment and sustainability through colorful abstracted paintings. Jason will be featured in the Two-Person Exhibition “Process/Symbiosis” with Sally C. Garner at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago, April 20th-May 11th with an opening recepti…

Bill Conger & Ron Jackson join the podcast for an Artist Talk for their two person exhibition “Recent Works” at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago through April 14th. There will be a closing reception for the exhibition on April 14th from 12-2PM.By David Linneweh

This week Andy Demczuk joins the podcast to talk about his recent imaginative landscape paintings that are informed through the process of mixing and editing his original music. He’s completing his MFA from the University of Cincinnati-DAAP and has a MFA Thesis Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati (OH). The show opens February 23…

Bill Conger joins the podcast once again to talk about his studio practice and an exciting new shift in his work as he returns to painting after a near 15 year hiatus.By David Linneweh

This week Amy Reidel returns to the podcast to talk about her recent mixed media and installation based works that combine abstract and figurative elements to explore the relationship between being a caregiver during a period of global turmoil.By David Linneweh

This week Jeff Stevenson joins us to talk about his work that explores ideas of masculinity and the self through a variety of media that includes painting, sculpture, and installation. Jeff also talks about his the exhibition “Cross-Section: the many faces of Jeff Stevenson” that opens at Studio Break Gallery with receptions on Sunday Dec 3rd from …

This week Dan Oliver joins the podcast to talk about his paintings that are influenced by Surrealism, Pop-Art, and growing up in middle America. Dan also talks about his recent exhibition “Shelter” at JPS Gallery in Paris (France) as well as an upcoming solo exhibition at Lorin Gallery in Los Angeles, April of 2024.…

This week Marc Mitchell talks all about his studio practice and abstract paintings that combine colorful patterns & dazzle camouflage with elements of the landscape. Marc has a solo exhibition “Pale Hay” that opens on Saturday October 14th from 6-9 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago.By David Linneweh

This week Curtis Anthony Bozif joins the podcast to talk about his large scale abstract paintings, created through repetitious process and informed by environments of the Great Lakes. Curtis currently has a solo exhibition In the Mist of a Great Fall on view at Oliva Gallery (Chicago) that runs through October 7th.…

This week Noah Kashiani joins the podcast to discuss his studio practice that explores mixed media painting and sculptural forms. In the episode Noah breaks down his recent works that use found objects and various processes/materials to create mixed media works that examine consumer culture and late state capitalism. Noah has a solo exhibition “Bui…

This week Erin Raedeke joins the podcast to talk about her colorful paintings based off of observation that explore a variety of subjects that include still life, interior, landscape, and portraiture. Erin has a solo exhibition “46 Years” that opens on Saturday July 22nd from 5-8 PM at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago. The show will feature 46 …

This week Kit Palencar joins the podcast to talk about his studio work, which largely explores figurative elements and the landscape through a variety of 2-D materials. Kit has work featured in the exhibition “Paintings from the field” at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago with fellow artists Ben Cohan, David Linneweh, Adam Mysock, Kit Palencar, …

This week Mia Risberg returns to the podcast to talk about her studio practice and recent series of drawings that began during the pandemic quarantine. The solo exhibition“Quiet Contemplation” runs from May 12th- June 16th at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago with an opening reception on May 12th from 5-8PM.…

This week Lillian Young joins the podcast to talk about her work, which utilizes lost or forgotten moments of Black history through painting and mixed media installation works. Lillian currently has work in the exhibition She/Her, at Ro2 Art Gallery in Dallas (TX) through April 29th as well as an upcoming solo exhibition at the Fort Worth Community…

This week Kellie Lehr joins the podcast to talk about her studio practice, which explores painting, installation, site specific works, and collaborative performance. Kellie has an exhibition opening at Boswell Mourot Fine Art that opens June 10th - July 1st with an artist talk taking place June 30th. Kellie has an exhibition opening at Boswell Mour…

This week Nola Parker joins the podcast to discuss her landscape paintings and a solo exhibition entitled “Holding Space” at Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, TX. The exhibition runs April 1-30 and an opening reception will take place on April 1st from 6-8 P.M. Nola was selected as one of Studio Breaks 2021 Pro Competition Winners by Erika B. Hess o…

This week Tristan Lindo joins the podcast to talk about his recent paintings and a stop motion animation entitled: Sascia: A Genesis that took two years to complete. Tristan currently has a solo exhibition that runs through March 10th titled “What Now?” at the Mercer Gallery at Garden City Community College.…

This week Jake Wells joins the podcast to talk about his background as well as his work, which is heavily influenced by his experiences in nature. His studio practice includes landscape paintings as well as mixed media sculptures created through explore traditional painting as well as peeled paint, and reclaimed objects found in nature.…

Amy Sacksteder joins the podcast to talk about her studio practice that includes, painting, mixed media, and installation based works. Her work is currently being exhibited in “There Just Isn’t” at Tiger Strikes Gallery in Greensville (SC) & “18: A collection of abstract works at Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield (MI).…

This week Ann Blaas & Eric Ockrassa return to the podcast to discuss their studio practice, which largely focuses on abstract paintings. Ann & Eric have an upcoming two-person exhibition entitled: “Shapes and Colors” that opens at Studio Break Gallery on December 10th from 4-8PM.By David Linneweh

This week Erin Castellan joins the podcast to talk about her mixed media paintings that use a variety of fabric, stitching, and embroidery. Erin currently has an exhibition entitled: Weaving Small Nets to Capture Life, on view through December 23 at Tracey Morgan Gallery in Asheville (NC).By David Linneweh

Bill Conger joins the podcast to talk about his sculptural works that incorporate a wide range of found materials that are repurposed and configured to give them new life. In the episode we talk in depth about his new solo exhibition entitled “Gold” that opens at Studio Break Gallery in West Chicago on Saturday October 15th, from 5-8 PM.…

Michael Wille joins the podcast to talk about his solo exhibition “Waiting Rainbows” at the new Studio Break Gallery opening September 10th from 5-8PM. The exhibition features 40 of Wille’s colorful abstract paintings created through editing layer after layer of paint with a variety of materials and techniques.…

This week Tucker Love joins the podcast to talk about his recent paintings that are based on observations of his daily surroundings. In the interview he talks about the process of layering, scraping, and reworking his paintings to capture light and color as they shift throughout the day.By David Linneweh

This week Todd Jones joins the podcast to talk about his recent work that explores ideas of consumer and material waste through discarded paint. His studio practice utilizes a variety of materials and processes to crate painting, sculpture, and installation based work.By David Linneweh

This week Doug Reina joins the podcast to talk about his artist journey, which began transitioned from cartoons towards plein air painting, figures, and his most recent series of studio work.By David Linneweh

This week Jonathan Virginia Green joins the podcast to discuss his recent paintings that combine a variety of materials to “explore mechanisms of desire, pleasure, and transformation that are oriented within his experience as a queer transgender male”.By David Linneweh

This week Hannah Lindo joins the podcast to discuss her studio practice and recent abstract paintings that explore ideas of growth & decay in flesh-like landscapes reminiscent of the human body.By David Linneweh

This week Eva Gabriella Flynn joins the podcast to talk about her work that explores the idea of dual identity and boundaries through her painting and installation works. She’s currently in a group exhibition entitled: Warmth at Stay Home Gallery in Paris (TN) through 3/6.By David Linneweh

Rupert Hartley joins the podcast to discuss his background in design and his studio practice that has explored mixed media, collage and painting as well as some previous work in installation and sculpture.By David Linneweh

This week Shahrbanoo Hamzeh joins the podcast to talk about her abstract paintings that explore traumas created by dilemmas related to boarders and boundaries.By David Linneweh

This week Shana Levenson joins us to talk all about her beautiful portrait paintings that are influenced by the daily observations & fashion as well as her highly detailed seres of inflatable mylar balloons.By David Linneweh