Art Grind Podcast

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By: Dina Brodsky, Marshall Jones, Sophia Kayafas and Tun Myaing

Art Grind is a podcast for and about artists, art lovers and art professionals. It is a social practice of giving back to the art community of which we are a part and explores the process, content, concept and motivation behind art making of both established and emerging artists and the people who bring that art to a wider audience. We are artists ourselves and wear many hats, including curation, art writing and art teaching. We share a passion for authentic and skilled art making, be it trained or self-taught. Whether in the studio, on your lunch hour or chilling...

Ep: 117 Artist's 3 Body Problem Series - Marina Press Granger on Money
#117
12/02/2024

Host Tun Myaing interview Marina Press Granger about money that's part of the artist's 3 body problem series. Marina who's a regular on the podcast helps identify the different issues we have with money and how we can fix them. She's been helping hundreds of artists with her business The Art Advisory since 2018 so you'll want to hear what she has to say.

Marina's Links
Website: Link
IG @the_artist_advisory
YouTube: Link
Visualization meditation and EFT Tapping: Link

Earlier interviews with Marina:
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Ep: 116 Artist's 3 Body Problem Series - Nicola Russell on Visibility
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11/19/2024

Host Tun Myaing interview artist Nicola Russell on visibility. Nicola breaks down what visibility actually means and what we can do to be seen by the right people as artists. With a TikTok account currently at 922K and growing, you'll want to listen to what she has to say.

Watch the interview on YouTube to see the videos we mention here: Link

Nicola's TikTok: Link
Nicola's YouTube: Link
Nicola's IG: Link
Nicola's Sticker Shop: Link

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Ep: 115 Konstantin Rudnichenko
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10/26/2024

Producer and host Tun Myaing interviews Konstantin Rudnichenko who's like a modern day Sargent. His portraits have a freshness to them that makes them stand out amongst thousands of contemporary works these days. Tun visited Konstantin's studio in Connecticut to film the interview which exist on YouTube here: Link

Konstantin also has a new self-paced video course available now which will be a great supplementary experience to this interview since you'll get to see the concepts in action that's mentioned during our talk. It's a two part course that first covers composition and then texture...


Ep: 114 Bruce Dorfman
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07/12/2024

Host Marshall Jones and Sophia Kayafas interviews Bruce Dorfman in person at the Art Students League of New York. Dorfman has over 60 solo exhibitions and have been teaching at the League since 1964. Some of his students include Ai Weiwei and Bob Dylan who was Dorfman's neighbor in Woodstock, NY. Enjoy this long conversation where Dorfman shares his insights over the decades as an artist.

Find the video of the interview here: Link
Bruce's website: Link
Bruce's IG - @brucedorfman

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Ep: 113 Bianca Bosker
#113
06/25/2024

In this episode host Marshall Jones interviews Bianca Bosker who's an American journalist and bestselling author who's latest book "Get the picture" is the topic of discussion. Bosker's entertaining narrative about her journey into the art world is a must read or listen (the audio book is narrated by the author). This interview serves as an appetizer for the full course of the insightful and hilarious book. Enjoy!

Get the picture: Link
Bosker's website: Link
Bosker's IG - @bbosker

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Ep: 112 Edgar Jerins
#112
01/30/2024

In this episode producer and host Tun Myaing interviews Edgar Jerins who's known for his large scale drawings of his family and friends. Edgar shares his journey as an artist which is mixed with tragedy, hope and an intense dedication to his craft.

* Please note that this episode contains discussion about suicide, mental illness and alcohol abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you need resource or support go to National 988 Crisis Line  - call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org, please look after yourself.


Edgar's website: Link

Edgar's b...


Ep: 111 Miami Special Edition
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12/22/2023

In this episode producer Tun Myaing will share some practical tips about going to the fairs in Miami based on his recent trip there. If you're planning on going to Miami for the art fairs in 2024 this episode will help you decide which fairs to skip and how to find where the parties are at. Check out the episode webpage for the visual diary.

Useful sites to find parties
Poolsuite: Link
Shotgun: Link
Parlor Social Club: Link


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Ep: 110 John Post Lee
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12/15/2023

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews John Post Lee who's gallery has been open in Soho since 1991. John shares his unfiltered stories about what it takes to run a gallery from past to present along with great advice for artists on how to navigate the murky waters of the art world. Only here on the Art Grind Podcast.

John's gallery: Link
John's IG: Link

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Ep: 109 Marina Granger
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11/30/2023

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews a returning guest Marina Granger who is the founder of The Artist Advisory. Marina has been helping artists with their careers since she started the business back in 2018. Find out her insights on the current state of the art world plus some practical useful tips that can be used immediately. Watch Marina's Free Masterclass & learn more by following the links below:

Free Masterclass: Link
The Artist Advisory Hotline: Link
Marina's IG: Link

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Ep: 108 Bo Bartlett
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11/15/2023

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interview Bo Bartlett who is legendary in the figurative art world. Bo shares his story about what it took to become the well known painter that he is today and the ideas behind the works of art. Only here on the Art Grind Podcast.

Bo's website: Link
Bo's IG: Link

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Ep: 107 Jansson Stegner
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10/30/2023

This episode is brought to you free thanks to the Professional Artist Institute. Get their FREE training while available at  Link

http://ProfessionalArtist.com/FREE

Their mission is to empower visual artists to make a living with their art skills, so they can bring light to the world."

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Jansson Stegner who's a self proclaimed oddball artist that cut his teeth in NYC and manged to escape it as a full time painter. Jansson's stylistic portraits have inspired t...


Ep: 106 Laurie Lipton
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10/15/2023

This episode is brought to you free thanks to the Professional Artist Institute. Get their FREE training while available at  Link

http://ProfessionalArtist.com/FREE

Their mission is to empower visual artists to make a living with their art skills, so they can bring light to the world."

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Laurie Lipton who was a prodigy at an early age then grew up to be an artistic genius that challenges viewers with her epic drawings.  Laurie's uncompromising work and pe...


Ep: 105 Jonathan Pageau
#105
09/30/2023

This episode is brought to you free thanks to the Professional Artist Institute. Get their FREE training while available at  Link

http://ProfessionalArtist.com/FREE

Their mission is to empower visual artists to make a living with their art skills, so they can bring light to the world."

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Jonathan Pageau who's an artist, public speaker and YouTuber exploring symbolism in all it's forms. Jonathan shares his views on the hierarchy of art and how religion effects art m...


Ep: 104 Christopher Jobson
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09/15/2023

This episode is brought to you free thanks to the Professional Artist Institute. Get their FREE training while available at  Link

http://ProfessionalArtist.com/FREE

Their mission is to empower visual artists to make a living with their art skills, so they can bring light to the world."

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Christopher Jobson founder, editor-in-chief of Colossal a massive online art publication that was created in 2010. Christopher shares the origin story behind the creation of Colossal and it surprisingly was n...


Ep: 103 CJ Hendry
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08/15/2023

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews CJ Hendry who carved her own niche outside the art world while creating a growing brand for her self. Discover the story behind how it all started and the dedication it took to become successful.

CJ's website: Link
CJ's IG: Link

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Ep: 102 Miguel Mayher
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07/18/2023

In this episode host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Miguel Mayher who is the director of the Professional Artist Institute. The Professional Artist Institute is a global organization that provides business education for visual artists: painters, sculptors and fine art photographers.  Get their FREE training "Fine Artist Freedom" at http://ProfessionalArtist.com/FREE

Their mission? To empower visual artists to make a living with their art skills, so they can bring light to the world.




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Ep: 101 Candace Hunter
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06/15/2023

In this double episode of the Art Grind Podcast host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Candace Hunter who’s an artist, writer curator and water rights activist. Candace shares the story behind her rare ability to manifest her dreams into reality consistently without even realizing she was doing it. Only here on the Art Grind Podcast.

Candace's website: Link
Candace's IG: Link

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Ep: 100 Talon Stradley - The Song Is Never Done
#100
06/12/2023

This is a special episode produced by Talon Stradley of Newton's Dark Room with a short intro by Art Grind producer Tun Myaing and host Marshall Jones. Talon has an amazing podcast titled The Song is Never Done where he explores Walter Martin's album The Bear. This is a collaborative project because we interviewed Walter Martin who's album cover was featured by another past guest of ours - Hollis Heichemer.

Following a long career in bands like The Walkmen and Jonathan Fire Eater, musician Walter Martin crafted his 6th studio album, The Bear, warmed by...


Ep: 99 Mark Dunford
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05/30/2023

In this episode of the Art Grind Podcast host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Mark Dunford an artist based in London. Mark shares his unique process in making his paintings that’s partly based on where and how he sees his subject matter. Only here on the Art Grind Podcast.

Mark's website: Link
Mark's IG: Link

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Ep 98: Christian Rex vann Minnen
#98
05/15/2023

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast host Sofia Kayafas and Marshall Jones engage in an honest conversation with Christian Rex van Minnen. Christian dives into answering some of the most difficult questions he’s had to ask himself as he recently reached a tipping point in his life: Is life worth living outside of leaving a legacy? Only here on the Art Grind Podcast.

Christian’s website: Link
Christian’s IG: Link

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Ep: 97 Leo Mancini-Hresko
#97
04/28/2023

In this episode of the Art Grind Podcast host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Leo Mancini-Hresko. Leo shares his journey as a passionate juvenile graffiti artist to becoming a serious artist after serendipitously discovering the Florence Academy on his trip to Italy. Leo's scholarly enthusiasm for the traditional painting practices will inspire you. Only here, on the Art Grind Podcast.

Leo's website: Link
Leo's IG: https: Link

Dina's IG course: Link  

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Ep: 96 Suggested Donation - Tony Curanaj & Edward Minoff
#96
04/15/2023

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones team up with Tony Curanaj and Edward Minoff from the Suggested Donation podcast to create one podcast to rule them all. This is a meta conversation about what it takes to run an art podcast and the reasons the hosts keep doing it despite the many challenges that comes with it. Only here. Only on the Art Grind and Suggested Donation podcast.

Suggested Donation: Link
Tony Curanaj's website: Link
Edward Minoff's website: Link

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Ep: 95 Daniela Astone
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03/30/2023

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast, host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Daniela Astone who’s continuously searching for new meanings through her art which results in beautiful perceptive paintings. She is one of the few guests Marshall agreed with on everything and who articulated his thoughts better than he ever could on the beauty of art education, the limitations and how art comes from the inside. Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Daniela website: Link
Daniela's IG: Link

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Ep: 94 Mae Read
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03/15/2023

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast, host Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones interviews Mae Read who just recently decided to become a painter and leave her safe but unsatisfying tech career. She shares her rocky journey and questions her role as an active participant in life or as a lucky passenger enjoying what fate has in store for her. Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Mae’s website: Link
Mae’s IG: Link 

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Ep: 93 Alexandra Grant
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02/28/2023

On this episode of the Art Grind, hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones speak with Alexandra Grant about the divine in art making and the profane necessities of the art world. Alexandra describes the importance of community and the ability to listen instead of only looking at art. Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Alexandra's website: Link
Alexandra's IG: Link

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Ep: 92 Walter Martin
#92
02/15/2023

In this episode host Marshall Jones and Dina Brodsky interviews Walter Martin, a multi-award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumental musician. Discover Walter’s origin story, the journey of his career and the synchronous moments when the two worlds of music and art collide.  Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Walter's website: Link
Walter's IG: Link
Featured music by Walter Martin titled Easter from his new album The Bear with permission from the artist.

Check out our host's Marshall Jones new video course here: Link...


Ep: 91 Christian Fagerlund
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01/30/2023

The Art Grind Podacst is proud to welcome Christian Fagerlund.  On this episode, hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones delve into this artist's childhood development, the subject of "Freedom In Art", motivation and inspiration, and the importance of composition and design in painting. Only here.  Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Christian's Website: Link
Christian's IG: Link

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Ep:90 Peter Bonner
#90
01/15/2023

In this episode of the Art Grind host Sofia Kayafas and Marshall Jones speak with Australian artist Peter Bonner and how his birth country has influenced his abstract expressionist art. Peter clarifies what makes a painting abstract and dives into the history of that art movement. Tune in and dive deeper into the world of abstraction. Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

*This episode was recorded in 2021

Peter’s website: Link
Peter’s IG: Link

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Ep: 89 Audrey Flack
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01/02/2023

On this episode hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones get to interview a legendary artist Audrey Flack who's work exists in art history books. She is an internationally acclaimed painter, sculptor and a pioneer of photorealsim. Discover Audrey's exciting origin story into the art world and her rise to fame as one of the few female artists who rebelled against the art trends and societal norms of the 1960s. Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Audrey's Website: Link
Audrey's IG: Link

Dina Brodsky's Sketchbook Habit course: Link<...


Ep: 88 Career Paths with Dina Brodsky, Marshall Jones and Tun Myaing
#88
12/26/2022

Host Dina Brodsky, Marshall Jones and producer Tun Myaing answers the most popular listener questions about how to make it as an artist.  The hosts each answered it in their own distinct ways.  Enjoy and have a Happy New Year!

Dina's IG: Link
Marshall's IG: Link
Tun's IG: Link

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Ep: 87 Daniel Maidman
#87
12/15/2022

On this episode hosts Marshall Jones and Dina Brodsky had the opportunity to speak with Daniel Maidman, painter and writer, about his dedication to the craft, the influence of Instagram and what it takes to stay in the creative arts while surviving the world.  Only here.  Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Daniel's Website: Link
Daniel's IG: Link

Level up your skills in art with Academyeverywhere.com  which offers live online, self-paced online and in person classes and workshops.

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Ep: 86 Stephen Ellcock
#86
11/01/2022

On this episode of the Art Grind podcast, hosts Marshall Jones and Dina Brodsky have the opportunity to speak at length with artist, curator and writer Stephen Ellcock.  Tune in for their discussion about art in the modern era, the pitfalls of technology and what comes next for this accomplished artist. Only here, on the Art Grind.

Stephen's website: Link
Stephen's IG: Link

Editing by Eric Monroe

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Ep: 85 Graydon Parrish
#85
08/15/2022

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones meet with Graydon Parrish to discuss painting technique, experimentation, color and paint manufacturing as well as the pitfalls of social media in the art world, Parrish's favorite living artists and his role with Grackle Studio custom hand-mixed paint.  Only here.  Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Graydon's website: Link
Graydon's IG: Link

Edited by Eric Monroe

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Ep: 84 Betty Cuningham
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07/30/2022

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast, hosts Marshall Jones and Dina Brodsky hold court with legendary New York gallery owner Betty Cuningham who discusses her relationship with great artists from the latter half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st as well as her development as an art enthusiast and ultimately one of the most highly respected curators in New York City. It's only here.  Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Betty Cuningham gallery website: Link
Betting Cuningham gallery IG: Link

Edited by Eric Monroe


Ep: 83 Louis K Meisel
#83
07/15/2022

The Art Grind continues as hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones welcome gallery owner, curator and art collector Louis Meisel.  In this episode, Meisel delves into the gallery business in New York City and his experience as the owner of one of the oldest and most successful galleries still in existence as well as anecdotes about 20th century painters and his unique outlook about the art world of today. Only here. Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Louis Meisel gallery website: Link
Louis Meisel gallery IG: Link

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Ep: 82 Alphonso Dunn
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06/30/2022

On this episode of the Art Grind, hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones are pleased to have Alphonso Dunn as their guest.  Tune in to hear about Alphonso's development as an artist through his younger years, his move to the United States, his time at the New York Academy of Art and the development of his technique, as well as the amazing story of the"Inktober" controversy which he discusses at length.  It's only here.  Only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Alphonso's website: Link
Alphonso's IG: Link

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Ep: 81 Raoof Haghighi
#81
06/15/2022

On this episode of the Art Grind Podcast, Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones are joined by fascinating artist Raoof Haghighi.  Based in England, Haghighi traces his roots from Iran, his upbringing and development as a self-taught painter and his life's journey through love, loss and the inspiration that fuels his art.  Listen here, only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Raoof's website: Link
Raoof's IG: Link

Edited by Eric Monroe

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Ep: 80 Burton Silverman
#80
05/30/2022

Join New York based legend Burton Silverman as hosts Dina Brodsky and Marshall Jones take a journey through the artist's long and storied past, his approach to creating and his experience through the lens of a respected instructor, painter and illustrator.  Only here, only on the Art Grind Podcast.

Burton's website: Link

Edited by Eric Monroe

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Ep: 79 Colin Chillag
#79
05/15/2022

The Art Grind hosts Marshall Jones and Sophia Kayafas explores Colin Chillag's path as an artist. Colin is known for mixing high and low brow cultures with hyperrealism and abstraction in his artwork. Find the story here on the Art Grind podcast.

*This interview was recorded in the summer of 2021

Colin's website: Link
Colin's IG: Link

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Ep: 78 Andrew Cadima
#78
04/30/2022

On the most recent episode of the Art Grind Podcast hosts Marshall Jones and Dina Brodsky welcome Andrew Cadima.  Andrew is a composer who only recently began painting with no formal training and has proven to be a formidable artist, garnering attention and praise in just a short time.  Find the story here on the Art Grind.

Andrew's website: Link
Andrew's IG: Link

Edited by Eric Monroe

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