Episodes
Jeremy Biggers is the very definition of a multi-hyphenate. His career spans across a gamut of mediums, including murals, acrylic and oil paintings, music videos and filmmaking, clothing, brand design and more. He's partnered with IBM, Nike, Adidas, McDonalds, Paramount Pictures, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Virgin Hotels, Cheetos, Bud Light, Cadillac, Sprint, and Vice. The conversation also covers the idea of belonging and his experience of being a bi-racial artist. This episode is...
Published 04/08/21
Julie Beck's engineering, math, graphic design and video editing background has given her a unique perspective in her fine art career. As Assistant Director and an Instructor at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, she teaches her students different ways to approach their art. This episode covers everything from finding your place in the art world, natural ability in art, risk taking or playing it safe and improvisation while creating your work. This episode is part of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team...
Published 04/01/21
Eric Johnson is a modern day master who teaches at The Academy of Realist Art in Boston, Massachusetts. He has made it his mission to learn the techniques of the Old Masters to honor the traditions that have been passed down. Eric has recently been named one of Trekell's Pro Team Members, and goes into how he creates his own pigments, and delightfully nerds out on the how and the why.
Published 03/24/21
Shane gets a chance to talk to art educator and amazing painter Kai Lun Qu about his background and thoughts about imperfection. Kai has just been named one of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Artists. And listen in to hear an exclusive promo code for Trekell.com and how to win one of three $100 Gift Certificates to Trekell!
Published 03/18/21
It's the first of many of Trekell's "2021 Pro Team Takeover" Episodes! Jon Ching's colorful and surreal animal portraits depict a fantastical and playful world, while creating a larger conversation about climate change and nature. Shane gets a chance to chat with Jon about his career in the gallery world, his projects that are beneficial to the planet, and also being named one of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Artists. Shane also announces a giveaway of three $100 Gift Certificates to Trekell.com !
Published 03/11/21
Dee Chavez is the host of the Convention Crossing Podcast, and a veteran in the animation industry, who's worked with companies like Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Bento Box, Disney and Titmouse, and has worked on shows such as South Park, Bob's Burgers and Big Mouth. Shane and Dee get a chance to catch up about the convention world and where it's headed in the future. Dee is also the creator of HamCat!
Published 03/06/21
Another Crossover episode finds Shane in Conversation with New York based Art Damaged Podcast! Shane chats with Bam & Christina Maslar, Josh Ruff and Reggie Cuvelier about the tattoo industry, painting, illustration and they even get a chance to critique each other's work.
Published 02/26/21
The PaintingLoft Podcast is a dark art podcast that covers art crimes, mummy news and all aspects of the Dark Art Community. This episode is a conversation between Jessica Perner and Shane, as they discuss Jessica's history, the PaintingLoft Podcast and the art life.
Published 02/20/21
Andrew Hawkins is cohost of the Freaky Fandoms podcast and producer of the mega-docs "In Search of Darkness I & II." He and Shane talk about being present, growing a community and continuing the legacy of cult classics and horror of the 80's.
Published 02/13/21
Chet Zar was in the SPFX and Makeup industry for 25 years, working on films such as Darkman, The Blob, Planet of the Apes, Hocus Pocus & Hellboy I & II. He's worked with Tool on some of their music videos and now has a thriving full time fine art career. His podcast, The Dark Art Society Podcast, has fostered a community, and the growth of countless dark artists. Shane & Chet have an incredible conversation about the Dark Art Movement, Patreon, manifestation and what it takes to...
Published 02/02/21
Jennifer Vasquez is a blogger, writer, vampire enthusiast and classically trained Opera singer. She runs a huge dark art resource called Vamp Jenn's Corner, which chronicles dark art and goth culture in the Southern California area. She is also hosting Shane's artist talk on February 18th for his art show, "The Kind of Love That Doesn't Die." Shane and Jennifer get into chatting about shadow work and how that ties in with dark art.
Published 01/29/21
Raven Ebner is a performer, fabricator, illustrator, sculptor and SO much more! Shane and Raven have a deeper discussion about the process it takes for creative people to go through the cycles of creation and rebirth.
Published 01/22/21
Welcome to Season 4 of the Drawing From Experience Podcast! In this episode, Shane talks about what the year of the Hierophant is, having gratitude, finding purpose and meaning, setting intentions, and giving a sneak peek into some upcoming episodes!
Published 01/20/21
Join us for the last episode of Season 3, with this conversation with Ryan Case about his artwork, going with the flow, recognizing opportunities and forging your own path. Ryan is a mixed media painter who specializes in fun and brightly colored monsters.
Published 01/01/21
This episode finds Shane on the road once again! This time, Shane visits San Francisco and has an engaging conversation to learn more about photographer and body positivity model Lizzie Rose and Fire Performer and model Phoenix Ha, to discuss creative collaboration! Join them as we learn more about the festival scene and what it means to connect with other artists on a creative, and sometimes spiritual, level.
Published 12/16/20
This week, Shane gets a chance to interview dark artist and gaming industry Art Director Adam McCarthy. Shane and Adam delve deeply into the artistic process, including photographing models, metal music, the tattoo industry and more!
Published 12/07/20
Join Shane & Martin as they talk about how their dual show, Darkness Eternal, came to be. Martin also talks about his history as an artist in the UK. There's a lot of anecdotes about their dual exhibit with Crucible Gallery, and also some great advice about putting together a show like this.
Published 11/24/20
Kaylee, a.k.a. Salem Massacre, a.k.a. Dekaylee, is a non-binary drag artist and illustrator from Michigan! Join them as they have a discussion about how they ended up in the drag world, their twin and creative partner, Rachel, and how they come up with their ridiculously amazing makeup looks!
Published 10/14/20
Tanya Herrera is a Bay area pyrographer and heat artist, burning her images into wood, leather and bone. Join her and Shane, as they delve into her history as a first generation Costa Rican American artist.
Published 10/11/20
Ash Darq is a Melbourne based dark and visionary artist who has immersed herself in to the festival scene and gallery world. Hear her philosophies on why she paints about motherhood and her perspective on the world, as a well-traveled artist.
Published 10/02/20
This episode of the DFE podcast finds Shane in conversation with ArtSpan Executive Director Joen Madonna. ArtSpan hosts San Francisco Open Studios every year, among other events and workshops around SF!
Published 09/25/20
This week's episode finds Shane interviewing amazing painter, sculptor and all around incredible artist Samantha Shumaker! This is also Shane's first episode from L.A.!
Published 09/09/20
In this episode, Shane gets a chance to sit and chat with multi-disciplinary multimedia artist Delila Darlin. Delila's journey spans from the circus world to flow arts to mixed martial arts and more.
Published 08/31/20
In this episode, Shane has a chance to interview well-known finger painter and traditional artist Marilyn Garrett!
Published 08/26/20
Have life circumstances and the fear of the unknown held you back from achieving your goals? Has the thought of failing stifled your growth in your art career? Join Shane as he gives some insight into how you can take some calculated risks and grow in the process.
Published 08/17/20