Jodi and @mikewindyart have been trying for awhile to get another conversation recorded including an attempt when the wifi at mikewindy's just wouldn't cooperate. A few weeks back we finally got an hour for a "short" episode where we still covered a lot of ground. Having to rethink the story(at least that mikewindy) we tell ourselves, being teachable vs. unteachable, and so much more. If you've been waiting awhile for the second conversation with DS's inaugural recording the wait is over!

Check out more of Jodi's work at www.jodihays.com

her IG @jodihayspainter or her Nashville/Memphis gallery www.davidluskgallery.com

Tile Art: nee,chuckle from her IG

#mikewindypodcast #drawingsouth #drawingsouthpodcast #nashvilleart #davidluskgallery #jodihays #jodihayspainter

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Whew!!! This was a GREAT conversation with @mikewindyart and @briannabass

We talked about how music, the physics of how we see, and spirituality are all a part of her process of making work. Brian Eno and Duchamp’s urinal make an appearance and we waded into how religion at an early age was complicated and ways in which we are still consciously and unconsciously letting it into our art practices. PLEASE dive into Brianna’s through her IG, her website www.briannakbass.com , or @latchkey_gallery

Tile Art from her IG 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙢
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Oil on canvas over panel
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@mikewindyart recently had an inspiring 3+ hour conversation with the incredibly talented Sam Dunson, an Atlanta/Nashville-based artist and professor at Tennessee State University.

Sam shared why he no longer paints on canvas, revealing how his teaching practice has shaped this decision. His "100 Works for 100 Books" project is nothing short of amazing, showcasing his dedication to building and investing in his artistic ecosystem

We also talked about the phenomenal Tanzanian-Nigerian artist @marryammomaart (atl based) and the unforgettable experience Sam had at the Atlanta art exhibit https://www.instagram.com/articulateatl/ Sam's passion and insight into his work, process, and teaching are so clear and concise.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this incredible conversation!

#ArtConversation #SamDunson #ArtExhibit #AtlantaArt #TeachingArtist #100Works100Books #Inspiration #CreativeJourney #ArtCommunity #MarryamMoma #ArticulateExhibit #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

Katie McCall is an artist and art teacher in New Orleans. Her work and her passion for making it is amazing. This was such a fun conversation and the first time Katie and I met. We talk about the postcard art I sent to her gallery, teaching and making art, transitioning from teaching es to hs, her approach to exhibiting work in NO and more. We hope you give it a listen.

Tile Art from her IG @katiemccallart

Dive into her work on IG or check it out at her gallery https://lemieuxgalleries.com/artist/katie-mccall

In this conversation we talk a lot about language and Danielle's delving into language in her creative practice that includes hand lettering and social practice strategies. We also dive into the project she is working on in her MFA program which may or may not have her visiting every Kroger in the southeastern US. She also talks about her company and the grad degree level of knowledge she gained from seeking a patent as well as the grief of when projects don't turn out the way we want them to. This conversation could have gone on for days but we both had afternoon appointments. I can't wait to check back in!

Dive into Danielle's practice on IG @_danimy or her website https://www.danimy.com/ or https://www.bookbelts.com/

Tile Art: Free Your Genius Perch located at FISK University and from her IG account photo by Evan Brown

I didn't know Alvaro before this conversation. I have only admired his incredible water color/drawings on Instagram.

It was a really awesome conversation and he talks beautifully about the ways in which his advertising career is different than his art making and ways in which these adjacent practices also intersect. We talk about all sorts of things but an exciting piece is the Brazilian skateboarding scene in the mid 1980's. Thanks so much Alvaro for the generosity of your time and talking about your creative practice!

Tile Art: Prince of Brasil from his IG page @alvaro_naddeo

Dive into his work more deeply at https://www.alvaronaddeo.com/

I'm so grateful that Pat took the time to talk with me for a few hours about his photography practice. It was so wonderful to hear how he dealt with coming to the work of great photographers before him by letting it blow his mind but not blow away his curiosity and interest in making images. I was fascinated to find out that he curated one of the first exhibits ever of Vivian Maier's photography at Wilco's Solid Sound Festival.

We hope you will give it a listen and check out his new album he talks about on his bandcamp page and the great photo connection that led him back to finish a project he had begun years ago.

https://solidsoundfestival.com/

https://patricksansone.bandcamp.com/album/infinity-mirrors

Tile Art from @sansonic1

This three-hour conversation covers A LOT of ground from teaching, horizontal ambition, MOCA MAC, and the grief of not getting to teach together anymore. We hope you give it a listen!!!

Tile Art: @missygraphite IG Give her a follow!

In this roaming conversation Kristina and I talk about the gifts and challenges of her role as Department Chair at WKU, her recent glass residency at the Toledo Museum, adjacent vs integrated practices, the iterative nature of having a studio practice, and how she mainly identifies as a tinkerer above all else. Like in my initial writing about her work in Number magazine 20 years ago when I said I felt like I was inside one of her paintings this conversation felt like having that same experience with her as my real-time guide. We would love for you to give it a listen.

Tile Art- @kristinaarnold_art IG work made at Toledo Museum GAPP Residency

Dive more deeply into Kristina's practice https://kristinaarnold.com/

Andy King and I finally got together and had a nice long talk about making art, not drinking anymore, summer teacher schedule and a whole host of things. It was lovely and we hope you give it a listen!

Tile Art: From https://www.modfellows.com/contemporary-artist-andy-king/ Detail from "Transformative ideas"

Follow Andy @andy.king.artist on Instagram

WHOA!!! In this almost 3 hour episode Briena and I talk about A LOT!!! We hope you will peck away at it or turn it up during a session in the studio. I was lucky to get to be in her classroom a handful of times this year and see her recent show "Just Piddlin'" at Browsing Room Gallery.

Dive into her work on IG @brienaharmening or http://brienaharmening.com/

Tile Art-"I'll think about it" from her website

In this episode the Nathaniel Covington we talk about his artistic practice, skateboarding, his recent autism diagnosis in his late 30's, teaching, and lots of stuff in between. We had a few technical difficulties recording this episode and lost some of the audio but we think it's still enough to tell the story of our conversation in his studio.

Dive into his work on IG @nathannada or @thevisitorcenter or at https://www.modfellows.com/nathaniel-covington

Tile Art: Jiggly Joe from his IG

This was such a fun conversation with @mikewindyart and @vandarien! We talked about crafternoons, sobriety, her wedding in 20 days, writing her new record, making her own merch(sometimes), and a whole lot of other things. PLEASE dive into her music on your favorite streaming platform and follow her on IG and check tour dates on her website https://www.vandarien.com/links

#vandarienmusic #vandarien #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast #musicpodcast #artpodcast

Tile photo by @cowtownchad

In this conversation with Brandon we get into his coming back to make art full force after taking a decade long break, his new found love for collage, finding ourselves drinking Budweiser NA’s, and loving every minute of it!

Dive into his practice on IG @brandongnetz or his website www.brandongnetz.com

Tile art info: “Fall to pieces” 11in x 14in
Analog collage made from 1970s Grand Ole Opry catalogue

In this conversation Paz and I had a blast talking about teaching, imposter syndrome, parenting, and reframing each others insecurities as strengths.

You can follow her visual diary @pazsuay on IG and she has an upcoming exhibit @red225art “Intimacism” opening on June 1st.

Tile art info:

This is “Wooden House”, acrylic and gouache on wood panel, 10 x 10 x 1”.
Part of “Inglewood Field Study” series, 2018-24

It was so great to catch up with Mahwish Chishty who I last talked a little over three years ago. Check out that conversation as well.

We talked this time a lot about teaching and holding adjacent studio and teaching practices. If you don't know her work PLEASE dive into her practice on her website https://www.mahachishty.com/ or follow her @mahachishty on IG

tile image: IV. Taxila series The Sindhu Project is a collaborative initiative with Gunjan Kumar, an American-based artist from India. Through the project we share responses to our explorations of archaeological sites and artifacts in the Sindhu (Indus) watershed, a geographical region stretching across northwest India and much of Pakistan.

Nuveen Barwari’s expansive studio practice involves gathering and repurposing artifacts from her community such as worn Kurdish clothes, fabric, and used rugs to investigate the multiplicity of materials, their inherited history, and cultural meanings. In her work, textiles are used as a tool of resistance, embodying the fluidity and adaptability of language. Instead of focusing on what is often lost through translation, Barwari explores the shapes and symbols that are found when living between clashing cultures, languages, and materials. Through a combination of collage,painting, textiles, and installation, Barwari investigates the intricacies of assimilation, material culture, and the contradictions of diasporic identities. Her work often alternates between the decorative and the interrogative, as she seeks to unravel cultural symbols, redraw borders, and reimagine the space between the homeland and the host land. From IG collaborative post with The Next Contemporary gallery in Toronto.

This conversation with Nuveen found us talking about falling in love, that Kurdistan IS a real place, the formal beauty in her work, and overlaying a map of Nashville in her region of NY.

Dive into her work on IG @nuveenbarwari or her website

https://nuveenbarwari.com/

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Nuveen Barwari 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣
Latex Paint, Beaded Fabric, Canvas

This was such a great conversation catching up with my pal Rae Wilson. I have known Rae for over 20 years and she is making such great art in Hudson NY and forging a life there as a creative. Maybe we'll still start that band?

Dive into her IG @eliraewilson or her INCREDIBLE website www.eliraewilson.com

Donna and I got together and sat outside in the drizzle at the Starbucks off Rosa Parks a few weeks back. We had a GREAT, wide ranging conversation and would have gone on and on but we both had stuff we had to get to! Please dive into her work https://donnawoodley.com/ or @donnawoodleyart on Instagram

Hold on tight as in the first ever in-person episode my pal Sunni and I cover a whole lot of ground from being brave in our work to what it's like to a be an artist and a parent.

If you don't know Sunni's work you can dive into her Instagram feed @sunnimockingbird or her website at https://sunnimockingbird.com/

Whether it's your first episode or if you've listened to all of them welcome to long form conversations with incredible creatives I know and admire!

I need to say a big thank you to Jodi Hays for introducing me to Charles Clary when she put us on a panel a few years back at SECAC in Chattanooga. His work and work ethic is mind-boggling and I am so grateful he was open to having a conversation even though we only met once before. I'm already looking forward to our next chat! You can find out more about his work at charlesclary.com or @charlesclary on Instagram

Rachel and I have been friends since 1995. She has one of my favorite stories about being a young artist and has always been really fun to talk about art with. Nothing has changed except she is now a professor and lives in Washington state. She still makes incredible drawings and is still fun to have a conversation with! I hope you will dive into her drawing practice. It is fantastic!

I met JayVe when we both presented slide shows at Nashville artists drink beer. Thanks to Bradley Marshall for the invite because JayVe's work has been on my mind ever since. It was so great to get to talk with him more about current and future investigations. Follow him on Instagram @abstractblack or go buy his music from his website www.jayvemontgomery.com It is as fantastic as he is!

@mikewindyart and @worksofmike_art had a great conversation recently. We dove into how airbrushing was a foundational skill to his practice and why he thinks his work as a tattoo artist is an adjacent rather than integrated part of his visual art practice. Mike also reminded me that everyone is ok with being hot but not everyone is ready to be cold!

This conversation was deep but also full of laughs. We hope you'll give it a listen and PLEASE check out Mike's work online or at one of the 4 exhibits his work can currently be seen in and around Nashville!

#drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast #michaelmuckerart #olskoolmike

Tile Art Mike's IG

For many of us in the Nashville art ecosystem, Stephanie is a foundational figure. In this conversation, she and I talk about having tough days, approaching shifts in our lives with curiosity instead of shame, parenting as a creative practice, and a whole lot more.

Dr.Jeremy Blair is amazing! He is teaching, collaborating with, and mentoring a new generation of Art Educators in this world. That in and of itself is a monumental task. He also maintains a rigorous studio practice. He is also madly in love with his wife. Dive into his work through his website www.blairarted.com or follow him on Instagram @jeremyblairart 

This conversation is good from the get-go and doesn't let up. We cover a lot of ground! Cybelle is a creative force and I feel lucky to have her in our ecosystem. 

I can't get over the fact that she writes a song a day! Check her work out on her website www.cybelleelena.com or follow her on Instagram @cybelle_elena

I met Ted through my friend Rick Saunder's in 2012. I was writing an article about Rick for the Folio Weekly Guardian of the Blues

Ted couldn't have been more generous with his time and expertise. I built him a lobster pot diddley-bow to say thanks and we've built a friendship over the past 9 years that I'm truly grateful for. Take a listen and you'll see why. 

Dive into Ted's music at CoyoteMotel.com and as he says in our chat drop him a line!

It's been way too long since Dhanraj and I have talked. If it seems like I'm really happy to be reconnecting it's because I'm really happy to be reconnecting! He makes amazing work and took photos for the upcoming Myron Mixon Keto BBQ cookbook among other incredible food projects.

Dive into his work at www.dhanrajemanuel.com or @dhanrajemanuel on Instagram

Whether you need to hear a song that feels like you've always known it or need a perfect haircut that fits your style Skylar Gregg is your gal!

Check out her incredible album Roses on www.skylargregg.bandcamp.com Get a t-shirt or tote on www.skylargregg.com

Follow her on Instagram @skylargregg and you really can book an appointment with her https://scoutsbarbershop.com/scouts-east/

Miranda and I have known each other as artists since 1995. Our conversation moves from old times in the Trahern building at APSU to what she is currently up to. She was making a drawing the entire time we were talking.

Please dive into her work at www.mirandaherrick.com or @mirandagherrick on instagram

Donna and I talk about us both going to the same college with our older siblings, why she's a better painter now, and both of our hopes that Elliot Perry starts collecting her work and a whole lot more in the first of what I hope is a bunch of recorded conversations with her. Donna's positive attitude is absolutely infectious and we are all lucky that she is making the work she is making in our collective art ecosystem. Dive in on her website www.Donnawoodley.com or follow her on Instagram @donnawoodleyart

Randy and I had a blast talking about whether or not his paintings are paintings if he is good or bad at the business of being an artist, his role on the board of Turnip Green Creative Reuse and Number Inc., and the fact that this episode was NOT sponsored by Jerry's Artarama, Plaza Art Supply, Thirdman Records, or the Art Fight Podcast. We had some technical difficulty and had to record two separate zoom sessions and lost all track of time on another snowy day in Nashville so it's an extra-long episode!

Check out Randy on all platforms @randylpurcell on his website www.randylpurcell.com or on his youtube channel Randy Purcell Youtube

Such a good talk with Joe Christy. Our conversation ranged from pandemic studio practice to the band Body Horse that includes his brother Matt, brothers David and Benji Anderson, and Eve Meret, and lots of topics in between.

Follow him @josephbchristy @bearcdigital or @sottoys

In this conversation with Lesa Dowdy & @mikewindyart they talk about leveling up in their art career, the privilege of being accepted as nerds, gaming, documentary films, photography, and so much more. If you're not connected to Lesa's practice you are missing a rich part of Nashville's creative community! We would like to invite you to give it a listen.

Dive into her practice at her website https://bio.site/leedowdy or IG @Leedowdy

Tile Art from her website

#drawingsouth #drawingsouthpodcast #LesaDowdy #mikewindypodcast #artpodcast 

Rae and I had so much to say we just couldn't keep it under an hour.

Can't wait for those that don't know her work yet to dive into her website and Instagram feed. 

https://eliraewilson.com/ or @eliraewilson 

"Mahwish Chishty combines new media and conceptual work with materials and techniques of South Asian art and craft traditions." from www.mahachishty.com

I met Mahwish in 2015/16 when she and my 200 students from Maplewood High School put on an exhibit at the Red Arrow Gallery in East Nashville. https://nashvillearts.com/2016/03/maplewood-high-school-students-change-perceptions-through-art/ 

https://www.tennessean.com/story/life/arts/2016/02/07/maplewood-students-pakistani-artist-deliberate-drones/79660082/

She has exhibited her work around the world and is currently planning a project that will show in Chicago, India, and Pakistan.

In addition to her website, this episode of Drone Futures about her and her work is fantastic. https://lnns.co/s6pTi3SOVC1 Drone Futures is hosted by Michael Richardson, Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, whose research examines the intersection of war, culture, and technology.

Feel free to follow Drawing South and share with and beyond your own art ecosystem.

Hamlett Dobbins is a painter, professor,poetry lover, and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He lives in Memphis,TN, shows at both David Lusk Gallery locations and was a 2013 American Scholar in Rome. We had a nice chat that we hope you will listen to.

Sisavanh and I talk about cooking, family, grad school and being seen as older artists. I won't ruin the two quotes from her late mother but they are worth the listen.

Jodi and I talk about everything from painting in the expanded field to me picking tomatoes from my grandfather's field. If you love her work, her big heart and razor sharp intellect you might enjoy this meandering conversation we had from our respective studios.

Don't take my word for it, take Marlos'. This is the definitive Marlos E'van interview! We talk about it all!

This conversation with mikewindy and Lindsy Davis takes a deep-dive into her investigation of Gestaltism, how sustainable farming ideas impact her artistic practice, being in Nashville for a decade now, and showing at Red Arrow Gallery. We would love for you to take a listen and take a deeper look at her work on IG @lindsydavis_ or her website ⁠https://lindsy-davis.squarespace.com/⁠

#drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #lindsydavisart #redarrowgallery #mikewindypodcast #gestaltism

Tile Art from Lindsy's IG

mikewindy just had a great conversation with none other than @behoward615, where we dive deep into the mindset of not sleeping on yourself and embracing the endless possibilities life has to offer.  Whether you're young or seasoned, it’s never too late to rise like a phoenix from the ashes—just like D. Rose (Da'Rozes, track 9)

BeHoward's latest album "Shameless" is out now, and he’s calling it his best work yet. We got to the heart of why that is and explored his incredible journey of over 20 years in Hip-Hop. 

Tune in as we break down this masterpiece and celebrate BeHoward's relentless dedication to his craft.

 Listen now and get inspired to chase your dreams!

#BeHoward #ShamelessAlbum #HipHop #Podcast #RiseLikeAPhoenix #Inspiration #NeverTooLate #mikewindyart #DRose #drawingsouthpodcast #mikewindypodcast #drawingsouth

Tile Art from BeHoward's new album

Dive into his work @behoward615 and follow the linktree for ways to support his art

🎙️🎶 Just had an amazing conversation with the talented artist and musician Qwynn Garrett! 🌟 We talked about her upcoming move to LA to attend Otis College of Art & Design and the bittersweet feeling of leaving behind Nashville's music scene, where her band Postal Court has been such an integral part. 🎸🏙️

We dove into the pros and cons of moving so far from home, what she's most excited about at Otis, and even some foodie talk! 🍽️ I feel incredibly lucky to have had a front-row seat to Qwynn's creative journey so far, and I can't wait to see what she creates next. Join me in exploring her work and let's all eagerly await what’s to come from one of Nashville's finest artists! 🙌🎨

#DrawingSouthPodcast #QwynnGarrett #DrawingSouth #MikewindyPodcast #OtisCollegeOfArt #OtisArtAndDesign #NashvilleArtist #PostalCourtBand #PostalCourt #CreativeJourney

Just had an incredible conversation with @marlosevan! We dove deep into his artistic journey, discussing everything from his mentor Derek Fordjour to his ongoing grad school applications. 🎨📚 Marlos shared so many valuable connections during our chat, including shoutouts to Ash Atterberry, Vesna Pavlovic, and Courtney Adaire Johnson. 💬

We also explored the origins of his clown work, the challenges of unexpectedly moving studios, and even his passion for making films. 🎥 It was fascinating to hear how Turner Classic Movies influenced him as a latchkey kid. 📺

Whether you've been waiting for this conversation since Marlos was one of the first two guests I ever posted (back on Jan 13, 2021, alongside Jodi Hays) or if you're new to the podcast, this episode is a must-listen. Dive into Marlos's world and discover his incredible work! 🙌✨

#ArtConversation #MarlosEvan #DerekFordjour #GradSchoolJourney #ClownArt #ArtisticJourney #PodcastEpisode #CreativeConnections #FilmMaking #TurnerClassicMovies #NashvilleArt #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

Tile Art from @marlosevan on Instagram

www.marlosevan.com

@mikewindyart had an inspiring conversation with Brad Bornac from https://www.instagram.com/semiproarts/ at https://www.instagram.com/slowdripcoffeenashville/ Brad is a constant advocate for music and arts in Nashville and beyond, and it was fascinating to hear where it all began. His incredible years in Chicago have deeply informed his creative practice, from running a passion-fueled record label to creating visual art of his own.

Brad's dedication to fostering creativity and community is truly remarkable. Stay tuned for more insights and exciting projects from Brad and Semi-Pro Arts!

#BradBornac #SemiProArts #MusicAdvocate #ArtCommunity #CreativeJourney #NashvilleArts #ChicagoInfluence #RecordLabel #VisualArt #Inspiration #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

A few weeks back @mikewindyart sat down @coopgallery with @dash.on.reflections in his Presence exhibition. We talked basketball, art, being in the flow, continually becoming, and making tough choices about what he feels allowed to photograph and what photographs he misses. We hope you give it a listen #drawingsouthpodcast #dashawnlewisphotography #drawingsouth #artpodcast #coopgallery #mikewindypodcast

@mikewindyart and @mistergabelee met up @arcadearts and had a great chat about leaning into your own strengths vs. comparing them to others, how he made the transition to being on the road full-time, and he plays a killer version of a new song "American Idols" in the episode!!! #mistergabelee #gabelee #americana #countrymusic #singersongwriter #drawingsouthpodcast #cayamo #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

Tile Art photo by the great @emmadelevante

@mikewindyart was thrilled when @skylargregg reached out to have another conversation to discuss, among other things, her new single, "Grays". In the tradition of Joyful Country Protest songs this anthem with a corresponding video brought to life by @cybelle_elena adds to Skylar's incredible body of work. We talk opening her new salon, new music, becoming a Mom, and her community that helps her keep such an incredible pace of productivity. We hope you give it a listen and dive into Skylar's other records and put 6/25/25 at the Underdog on your calendar to see her live!!!

It took a few minutes but by the time we finished eating Tacos, Mazzy and Lola had calmed down, and @mikewindyart and @IMGRNT had a lovely, meandering conversation about Art School, what business Arash had getting an MBA, howPersian rugs connect with his paper-based art practice, making music, the influence of black music globally, what America owes immigrants, and why he loves New Nashville.

Tile: from IMGRNT’s Instagram of powerful performance of“War & Beat (In A Natural Minor)” at Kindling Arts Festival 2024.

#imgrnt #arashshoushtari #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth#mikewindypodcast #artpodcast