In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about abstract art. What is it? Does it have meaning? How do you create it? They try to tackle these big questions and end up asking more questions than they answer. But they have a great conversation about it. Enjoy!

You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/abstract-art

Image 1 - Maryann's abstract painting
Image 2 - Picasso's bull drawings
Image 3 - Karen's still life (Jessica's mom - brand new to painting!)

Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpod
Maryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
Jessica Lomeli - @artbyjpl

If you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Maryann and Jessica share their favorite tools. This, of course, leads them all over the place. They talk about fear of painting, easing back into painting after a break, and the power of play!

The images they discuss can be found at this website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/tools%3A-our-favorites

Image 1: Palette knives - the best and most versatile tool
Image 2: Jessica's safety brush
Image 3: A photo of Jessica's sister-in-law's gallery wall that includes her magenta snowy landscape painting
Image 4: Jessica's collection of oversized brushes

Additionally they talk about an artist, Jane Davies, who creates improvisational drawings, and another artist, Cai Guo-Qiang, who "paints" with gunpowder.

Lastly, you can hear tea mugs in the background on this episode, if you listen carefully. Sometimes Maryann and Jessica drink tea before and during a recording. Usually they drink silently but, alas, not in this episode. You'll also hear a dog noise in the check-in at the end. Real life is noisy!

Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpod
Maryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
Jessica Lomeli - @artbyjpl

If you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

This episode is all about painting from life versus painting from photographs. Maryann and Jessica discuss pros and cons for each and encourage a both/and attitude. Paint something - from life or photos, just paint!

Since this episode was recorded Maryann won best in show with her painting of the poloroid with crazy light. Yay Maryann!

You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/painting-from-life-vs-photos

Image 1 - Jessica's sunset photo
Image 2 - Jessica's sunset painting
Image 3 - Maryann's poloroid with crazy lighting
Image 4 - Maryann's painting of the poloroid

Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpod
Maryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
Jessica Lomeli - @artbyjpl

If you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!