Artists in Conversation – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode Jessica and Maryann chat with Cora Collins, an Irish artist who they met at an art workshop in France. They talk about Cora's work with Dulux Paint and her childhood growing up above a pub in Limerick. 

You can find the images we talk about on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/color-with-cora-collins

Follow Cora on instagram here: @coracollinscolour

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 talk to Melissa Rabbitt. She's a family photographer in the Boston area. They ask her about wrangling toddlers, finding the perfect light, and where she would love to do a photoshoot. 

Melissa's work can be found on her website - www.melissarabbittphotography.com and on instagram where you should look for her stories, she's hilarious.

The images they talk about in this episode can be found here:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/photography

Image 1: A portrait of Melissa Rabbitt
Image 2: Maryann and her daughter 
Image 3: Jessica and her family
Image 4: An example of capturing the perfect moment between a father and daughter

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 fear and how it shows up when we're painting. Jessica and Maryann dive into how common fear is, how to notice it and paint anyway, and tricks to side-step it. They talk about staying playful when you paint and trying not to focus on the outcome. Of course, talking about fear in painting leads to talking about all kind of ways fear shows up. Fun!

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

Image 1 - Blank canvases! So scary!
Image 2 - Maryann's painting that she made specifically for a show - gorgeous!

Here's a link to a cool animated video that Maryann talks about:
https://vimeo.com/24715531

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 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!

In this episode Maryann and Jessica rave about a recent art retreat they attended in southern France. They talk about the overwhelming amount of courses and online content for artists and how to choose which ones are a good fit for you. Enjoy!!

(Side note: At one point Jessica uses the phrase "earliest art memories" and she meant to say "earliest money memories" and now it will drive her crazy forever that this mistake is out in the world. It happens at 11 minutes 22 seconds if you want to listen and imagine her saying the correct words.)

You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/artist-retreats%2C-workshops%2C-and-online-learning

Image 1 - Group photo from our retreat
Image 2 - Selfie from the airport in Paris
Image 3 - One of Maryann's paintings from the retreat 
Image 4 - One of Jessica's paintings from the retreat 

Special shoutout to Perigord Retreats and Richard Claremont for hosting the incredible retreat that Jessica and Maryann cannot stop raving about in this episode. Worth every penny! 

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 Jessica and Maryann talk all about art shows, how to write an artist statement, and how to find shows to enter. They have tips and give examples from their own experiences. They mostly stay on topic this week! Amazing.

They gave themselves homework but they promptly forgot to do it. BUT! Since they recorded this episode they both got a piece in a local juried show. Fun!

You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/art-shows-%26-artist-statements

Image 1 - Maryann's watercolor portrait 1 
Image 2 - Maryann's watercolor portrait 2
Image 3 - Jessica's intuitive abstract landscape
Image 4 - Maryann's still life that was in a juried show
Image 5 - Jessica's still life that was in the same juried show

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 talk all about sketchbooks. They cover their avoidance of sketchbooks, their reluctant attempt to get in the habit of using them, and eventually their understanding of how they can be helpful in supporting their painting practice. With the usual tangents along the way. Enjoy!

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

Image 1 - Frida Kahlo sketchbook - cover
Image 2 - Frida Kahlo sketchbook- inside spread
Image 3 - Example of Jessica's 3-color sketches with marker 
Image 4 - Picasso - sketch
Image 5 - Picasso - painting
Image 6 - Maryann's sketchbook - cover
Image 7 - Maryann's sketchbook - inside spread
Image 8 - Jessica's painting that is mentioned in the check-in 

Here’s a link to a documentary about Basquiat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUsy5RObL2U

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 talk about how their moods influence them and what they do when they are avoiding painting. They talk about sleep, snacks, and exercise. They have tips for how to get unstuck if you’re in an avoidant mood. They also go on side tangents, as usual. One long tangent is about instagram where they tease a future episode!
 
You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/mood-%26-avoiding-painting

Here’s a link to the YouTube video that Maryann talks about: 

Andrew Scott reads “DO” by Sol LeWitt  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTGvbhqWoFI

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!