Episodes

  • Ep. 381 - Alexandra Manukyan's Vision of Beauty, Fashion and Nature
    May 5 2026

    [Contemporary Realism] Alexandra Manukyan brings a background in fashion, graphic design and Photoshop to her extraordinary new works that feature fashion, beauty and nature. Hear her story and the way she thinks about art in today's episode, which is sponsored by American Art Collector. Read more at americanartcollector.com.

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 380 - The Old West Meets the New West with Kevin Chupik
    Apr 21 2026

    [Western Art] One of the rising stars of the Western art scene is Kevin Chupik, whose paintings of the Old West are often set within mid-century architecture and culture. The paintings evoke cowboy and Western history in a unique way. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. See artists like Kevin by subscribing at westernartcollector.com.

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 379 - First Look: Western Art Collector May Issue
    Apr 16 2026

    [Western Art] On today's episode, host Adolfo Castillo talks to executive editor Michael Clawson about the May 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on Arizona art collectors Naomi and Barry Brown, and new solo shows for Eric Bowman and Roseta Santiago. Also in this issue is our massive destination guide, State of the Art: New Mexico, along with a special section on art of the horse. Read more and subscribe at westernartcollector.com.

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    36 mins
  • Ep. 378 - First Look: American Art Collector May Issue
    Apr 16 2026

    [Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the May 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Ricardo Fernandez Ortega, Mary Whyte and Jeremy Lipking. Also in the issue is our art lover's guide to Santa Fe and a three part genre focus on wildlife, art of the horse and pets. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 377 - Welcome to Utah with David Meikle
    Apr 8 2026

    [Western Art] Our guest for Episode 377 is Utah painter David Meikle, whose landscapes capture the light, beauty and majesty of the American West. In addition to his fine art, we also talk to David about his illustration work, including his popular "Welcome to Utah" billboards, and his involvement with the 2023 Wes Anderson movie Asteroid City. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Subscribe today at westernartcollector.com.

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    46 mins
  • Ep. 376 - A Wondrous World of Watercolor with Mary Whyte
    Mar 24 2026

    [Contemporary Realism] Our guest is Mary Whyte, the celebrated watercolorist whose work is collected around the world. Mary joins us from her studio in Charleston, South Carolina, where she is prepping two major exhibitions this May. She will also be featured in our May issue of American Art Collector. We talk about watercolor art, and her work in the American South and with veterans in all 50 states. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Read Mary's feature in the May issue by subscribing at americanartcollector.com.

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 375 - First Look: Western Art Collector April Issue
    Mar 19 2026

    [Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is the host today as she speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the April 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Topics of discussion include Maynard Dixon's Cloud World, which is now on view at the Denver Art Museum, and also Jeremy Lipking, who has a new retrospective at the Booth Western Art Museum in Georgia. They also chat about special sections on Texas, the Old West and National Parks. Subscribe to the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

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    40 mins
  • Ep. 374 - First Look: American Art Collector April Issue
    Mar 19 2026

    [Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the April 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Vincent Desiderio, Janet Rickus and a joint exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Valerio D'Ospina and Katherine Stanek Also in the issue is a genre spotlight devoted to Seascapes, Rivers and Lakes; and our art lover's guide to Texas. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

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    34 mins