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!)

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Maryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
Jessica Lomeli - @artbyjpl

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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!

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Maryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
Jessica Lomeli - @artbyjpl

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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!

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Maryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
Jessica Lomeli - @artbyjpl

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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

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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

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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 to finish a painting. They talk about the struggle to know when a painting is done. How many unfinished paintings they have that are stuck in the messy middle (it's a lot). And they get into a side conversation about how to know when you're evolving as an artist and when you're jumping to something new to avoid building your skills. Deep stuff! Enjoy!!

You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:
https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/how-to-finish-a-painting

Image 1 - Jessica's abstract autumn landscape
Image 2 - Maryann's self-portrait
Image 3 - Landscape by the color-blind classmate of Maryann's
Image 4 - Inspirational quote from David Bowie

Here's a video of an interview with the lead singer of the Idles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQG7g8vr_KY&t=4s

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!