Ep. 162 Allyson Sheumaker – Executive Director, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Allyson Sheumaker, Executive Director of the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art. Sheumaker discusses how she landed in Trinidad, Colorado, the history of Trinidad, A.R. Mitchell’s early years, stories of Mitchell, Mitchell’s work as Curator of the Trinidad History Museum, Harvey Dunn, Mitchell’s legacy of being king of pulp western magazines, Mitchell’s love of Trinidad and it’s history, being recognized for his artistic abilities in his youth, what people will experience when they visit the museum, how the museum came to be, ghost stories, vision for the museums’ future, Kuehl Fine Art, and things to do when you visit Trinidad.
Ep. 142 Barbara Van Cleve – Photographer of the American West
Barbara Van Cleve discusses cowboy coffee, Montana and the Crazy Mountains, her family history, the Lazy K Bar Ranch, horses, her youth, her education, being a college professor, her beginnings in photography, Baja California, abstraction, Montana skies, spotting prints, equipment, photographing on horseback, Ranch Women, connecting to your subject, nude photography, zoom lenses, galleries, museum exhibitions, printing, shooting what moves you, her archives, workshops, the documentary “Barbara Van Cleve’s American West,” her books, ranching, work, and the solid virtues of honesty and integrity.
Ep. 140 Amy Laugesen – Sculptor, Ceramic and Mixed Media
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Mixed Media Sculptor, Amy Laugesen. Amy talks about Crestone and the San Luis Valley, the horse as muse, her artistic journey, dyslexia, the support of her parents, working with children, passion, Bob Ragland, being a Mixed Media Sculptor, ceramics, her experience attending the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, clay, repurposing and incorporating found objects into her work, public art, cement fondue, sculpture conservation, collaboration, her great grandfather Bela Lyon Pratt, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, collaboration, and being open to what unfolds in 2023.
Ep. 139 Maeve Eichelberger – Sculptor, Plexiglass Sculpture and Collage
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Maeve Eichelberger. Maeve discusses the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, the catalyst to start working in plexiglass, her Master of Fine Arts, saddles, her compulsion to create, exploring and incorporating materials, being fearless, routine, etching, drawing, sourcing materials, process, photography, fluorescent plexiglass, art education, being an adjunct professor, constructivism, golden spiral, her greatest support, perseverance, being a full-time Artist, selling art, gallery representation, pricing, voice, and advice she would give her younger self.
Ep. 138 Jill Soukup – Painter, Contemporary Realism
Jill Soukup talks about her exposure to art in her youth, attending Colorado State University, her career as a Graphic Designer before becoming a full-time Artist, the crossover from graphic design to fine art, striking a balance between family and her art life, making money from her art in her teens, voice, foundation, being more free in her process, goal setting, revenue streams, mentors, collaboration, Ranchlands, bison, gallery representation, exploring mediums, teaching, workshops, horses, social media, routine, exercise and meditation, anxiety, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, rejection, prints, and pricing.
Ep. 137 Rose Fredrick, Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale 2023 Curator
Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale Curator, Rose Fredrick talks about this year’s exhibition, what Artists are new to the show, some of the extraordinary work in the exhibit, the 30th anniversary, the Red-Carpet reception, receiving the Mary Belle Grant Award, how the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale helps support the National Western Scholarship Trust, and finding her voice as Curator of the Coors Western.
Ep. 132 - Cody Kuehl – Artist, Curator, Gallerist – Kuehl Fine Art/A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art
Cody Kuehl talks about setting goals, how his 2021 shook out, Out West Art Fest, cost of doing art festivals, Art Fair Sourcebook, selling prints, how his style has evolved, creating a mural for the Greeley Stampede, Trinidad, selling prints, his routine, the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, time management, archiving photos for the museum, curating shows at his gallery at the museum, and his vision for the gallery and collaboration with the museum on future projects.
Ep. 112 Rose Fredrick, Curator - 2022 Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale
Rose talks about the importance of art conversations, curation, authenticity and vulnerability, Contemporary Western Art, her Artist talk series “Inside the Artist’s Studio.” Holding a safe space for people to experience art, the evolution of her vision for the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, and helping Artists define their “why.”
Ep. 063 Cody Kuehl - Art That Explores The Myth And Ethos Of The American West
Wes and Todd talk with Cody Kuehl. Kuehl talks about reassessing his art life during Covid, journaling, art festivals, creativity, work ethic, the origination of the Western themes in his work, contrasting the myth of the West with the reality of history, challenging stereotypes, narrative and storytelling, comics, influences, Bill Watterson, integrity and making better art, Red Wolf, taking the idea of improv and applying it to art, pricing, commissions, and selling art via social media. We unpack a lot in this episode.
Ep. 057 Rose Fredrick & Krista Hanley Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale 2021
Wes and Todd talk with Curator, Rose Fredrick and Coordinator, Krista Hanley of the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale. They discuss how they have had to pivot to an online format due to the pandemic, how the Young Guns and Coors Western online auctions will work, virtual events, and the ongoing online artist talk series, Inside the Artist’s Studio.
Ep. 017 JK Dooley - Western/Cowboy Watercolor Artist
In this episode, Wes and Todd are in Custer, South Dakota, to talk with Watercolorist, JK Dooley.
We talk about JK’s journey as an artist, how she started painting watercolors of ranch and rodeo life, social media, and numerous other tips and advice from this wonderful artist.
Ep. 011 Rose Fredrick - Coors Western Art Exhibit
This week Wes and Todd sit down with Rose Fredrick, curator of the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale. Rose talks about the history and significance of the show; her approach to curating; and her relationship with the artists and their work…
Ep. 010 Michael Ome Untiedt - American West Painter
Wes and Todd visit with painter, Michael Ome Untiedt. Michael talks his about his early years before he discovered art, the catalyst that started him on his journey as an artist, kicking around Texas, and his trials and tribulations of his journey to become a full-time successful artist. In the process we get some history lessons, hear great stories and learn some great business tips…