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WHAT MAKES A GREAT WORK OF ART - Bloomberg Art Critic Lance Esplund
Lance Esplund is the U.S. art critic for "Muse", the arts and leisure section of Bloomberg News. He explains what makes a great work of art.
BETTY LYNN - The Andy Griffith Show's Thelma Lou - Recounts Her Career
At 86, actress Betty Lynn reminisces about her film and TV career in this interview at the Andy Griffith Museum, Mount Airy, NC.
SUSAN HARRELL - Photorealistic Painter & Muralist - Explains Her Process
Susan Harrell explains her photorealistic painting process. She also takes us onto the site of a train mural that's in progress.
Making Arrangements Exhibition - Mini Tour
The Cabarrus Arts Council, "Making Arrangements" exhibition features the work of 18 artists (including several of mine).
FATIMAH TUGGAR - Digital Art Retrospective
This interview takes place at a retrospective exhibition which covers 16 years of Fatimah Tuggar's digital art.
Circa Gallery Tiny Art - My Paintings & More
See four of my 6x6 inch oil paintings and the small work of other artists, too. All are in the 2010 Circa Gallery Tiny Art Show.
CVA Holiday Sale - My Paintings & More
Six of my still life oil paintings and the work of other artists, too. It's all at the Center for Visual Artists Holiday Sale.
Carolina's Got Art! - 2010 Exhibition
Carolina's Got Art! is a juried competition for artists in the two Carolinas. See the winning art as well as my paintings.
Carolina's Got Art! - 2010 Winners
Carolina's Got Art! is a juried competition for artists in the two Carolinas. This video showcases the 2010 winners.
JIM BARNHILL - Figurative Sculptor
Why is a sculptor showing in Green Hill Center's, "Drawing Revisited" exhibit? It has to do with how Jim Barnhill created this piece.
SCOTT BETZ - Interact Online with His Art
Scott Betz's sculptural installation has 2, 3 and 4-D elements. The 4-D element is an online video game.
SELLING YOUR ART - Practical Marketing Tips
Practical tips and advice about selling your art from marketing expert and business coach, Randy Moser.
KATE KRETZ - Artwork About Vulnerability
Kate Kretz works with a lot of mediums. Oil glazes, encaustic, pencil, to name a few. She shares her inspiration and techniques.
JIM GALLUCCI - Metal Sculptor - A Studio Tour
See World Trade Center steel and learn about the 9-11 Sculpture Project in this tour of metal sculptor Jim Gallucci's studio.
Artist Talks at Green Hill Center for NC Art
This video previews the work of some of the visual artists giving Artist Talks at Green Hill Center for NC Art, this summer.
WHY ART IS SELECTED FOR SHOWS - Curator Hank Foreman's Advice
Director and Chief Curator, Hank Foreman sheds light on the judging process and on how to submit art for shows.
RICHARD RITTER - 40 Years of Glass
This exhibition covers 40 years of Richard Ritter's evolution as a master of the Studio Art Glass Movement.
Dimensions 2010 - ROBERT LANGE, Juror
My painting was chosen for Dimensions 2010. At the opening. Best in Show winner, Hilda Spain-Owen revealed her secret.
HOLLY FISCHER - Ceramic Sculptor - Processes and Influences
This Green Hill Center's exhibit includes the sculpture of Holly Fischer. Her work is figurative and combines abstraction with realism.
CVA Method Exhibition Opening - FATIMAH TUGGAR, Juror
"2nd Place is Don Stewart." Hey that's me! I interview two other winners who discuss their art and process.
AAWS 1+ Show Opening
This show features work created by artists working in collaboration. Including the Abstract that Jillian Webb and I painted together.
WOOD KILN vs GAS, REDUCTION vs ELECTRIC - Jim Gutsell Explains
Potter Jim Gutsell's pieces are an American version of Japanese pottery. He explains a wood vs gas kiln and more.
HOW TO PAINT AN ABSTRACT - Jillian Helps Me Loosen Up
I'm at Jillian Webb's studio and she shows me how to paint an abstract painting with acrylics.
Painters, Potters & Jewelers at the Festival of Lights
I keep running into Lyndon Street Artists. This time at the Festival of Lights in Greensboro. Let's meet some of them.
FIRING THE GAS KILN - How It's Done at Lyndon Street Artworks
Meet four of the potters at Lyndon Street Artworks, follow them as they do a firing and learn how to create pottery in the process.
Lyndon Street Artworks Potters - Pottery Festival
The 2nd and final part of our visit with four of the potters at Lyndon Street Artworks. See the pots that were fired in Part 1.
DAG 55th Annual Art Show - Opening & Awards
My painting has been chosen for the Durham Art Guild's 55th Annual Juried Art Show. I interview other winners.
Lyndon St Artists Paint a Sculpture - Phase 3
Phase 3 of painting a sculpture in Greensboro, NC. The clouds are finished and painting water and rocks begins.
Still Life Paintings - NY Art Critic, BRICE BROWN Comments
NY Art Critic, Brice Brown comments on two of my still life paintings. He expounds on the rich tradition of the still life.
HOW TO PRICE ARTWORK & More - NY Art Critic, BRICE BROWN
How to price artwork, view rejection and his short list of questions as a NY Art Critic are all covered in this lecture by Brice Brown.
Carolina's Got Art! - 2009 Opening & Awards
Carolina's Got Art! is a juried competition for artists in the two Carolinas. See the winning art as well as my paintings.
JILLIAN WEBB - Abstract Painter
Jillian Webb is, among other things, an abstract artist and painter. She discusses her abstract approach to painting,
Lyndon St Artists Paint a Sculpture - Phase 2
Phase 3 of painting a sculpture in Greensboro, NC. Today they work as a team to paint fluffy clouds.
Lyndon St Artists Paint a Sculpture - Phase 1
Phase 3 of painting a sculpture in Greensboro, NC. Includes a bit of commentary on talent vs practice.
ERIK STROM - Casein Painter
Painter Erik Strom discusses and demos his casein painting technique. He also offers insights into his creative process.
CHARLOTTE STROM - Casein Painter
Artist and painter Charlotte Strom demos her Casein painting technique and discusses her spontaneous approach to painting.
Heart & Soul at Lyndon Street Artworks
Painter Charlotte Strom talks about the heart & soul approach at Lyndon Street Artworks in Greensboro, NC.
CVA Eat Me Exhibition
Two paintings are on display in the CVA "Eat Me" Exhibition in Greensboro, NC. And Kathleen Kennedy is the featured artist.