Bonnie Reynolds has seen Idyllwild change and grow over the last 53 years, since she moved here from Los Angeles as a young mother. She has worked at the Red Kettle, one of the oldest restaurants in Idyllwild, for the past 40 years. Bonnie's art can be seen at the Red Kettle, and she sells them as fast as she paints them! John and I have a fun conversation with Bonnie, as she tells us her life story and how her love of Idyllwild has helped her create a life of art, memories and fun during the course of the last 50 years. Bonnie is currently working on her autobiography which we look forward to talking with her about when its out.

BONNIE'S WORK

https://perrysredkettle.com

WYLLDWOOD GALLERY

https://www.wylldwood.com

Join us for this entertaining conversation with local artist Sebastian Vale. We ebb and flow through the connection Sebastian finds when weaving his passion for art into his passion for nature. He talks about how he healed his color blindness, and transitioned from being an actor in LA, to a small town artist living a life of creativity and inner peace.

Sebastian Vale’s artwork can be found in many Idyllwild shops and in his storage unit and folded to prop up the short leg of wobbly tables throughout Southern California.

His best seller is a mini zine of animal funnies that has sold over 25,000 copies for zero cents, an unorthodox yet proven price point.

LINKS TO SEBASTIAN'S WORK:

www.SebastianVale.com

@ValeSebastianVale

YouTube link for the Arting With God book video:

https://youtu.be/SeOaSrtzbJE

REFERENCES FROM EPISODE:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

@hunkydoryrecordsidy

GALLERY LINKS:

@wylldwoodgallery

www.wylldwood.com

If something deeper calls you as an artist, and you are still roaming in the dark, please tune into this fascinating discussion with artist, educator, gallerist, and student Julianna Poldi. Born and raised in the foothills of Idyllwild, Julianna Poldi first studied painting at UC Santa Barbara in the late 80’s. In 2003, Julianna graduated with honors from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley, CA with a Master of Fine Arts, in Arts and Consciousness, from the School of Holistic Studies.

In 2010, Julianna opened Two Arts Studio on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she began teaching the method she developed and shares in her new book Abstract Painters Guide. Julianna opened GOLDEN PINE GALLERY on July 4, 2020, in Idyllwild, California. She currently curates over 30 local and regional artists, and coaches painters across the country online and in person. In the winter season, Julianna teaches group workshops at the Desert Art Center and private lessons in her studio at Backstreet Arts District in Palm Springs. Her 3 1⁄2 year old wolf-dog companion Luna is her other part-time job.

Our discussion takes us down the pathway to consciousness and healing that Julianna has discovered and teaches in her abstract art coaching workshops and classes. We delve into the mysteries of her process as an artist, and discover through Julianna’s methods how consciousness can evolve through art. We also discuss how she came to practice an ancient Japanese Healing art called Jin Shin Jyutsu.

Overall this is an exquisite examination of the complexities and mysticism often embodied by an artist - told by the fascinating and deeply connected painter and entrepreneur Julianna Poldi.

“Beyond my perception of good and bad, only love exists.”

LINKS TO JULIANNA POLDI GALLERY AND WORKSHOPS/BOOK

www.jpoldi.com

AbstractArtCoach.com

GoldenPineGallery.com

LINK TO WYLLDWOOD GALLERY AND STUDIO

https://www.wylldwood.com/about

In this episode hosts John Marin and Michelle Katz reveal the entertaining and inspiring story of Michael Brown, painter and owner of Hunky Dory Records in Idyllwild. From bartender to record store owner and painter this episode will empower anyone who has ever had a dream of being an artist and owning their own business.

Michael Brown takes us on his riveting and often humorous journey of growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, falling in love with music, moving to Palm Springs, and realizing the dream of owning his own record store one day. As a child he was always drawn to art and spent much of his youth listening to punk music and drawing.

We take a dive deep into the bravery it took to open a record store during the pandemic in the small mountain town of Idyllwild California. His journey continued when Michael and husband John decided to then open up an art gallery and studio in March 2024 so they could finally have a place to paint. He has deepened his journey as an artist and takes us to where he is at now artistically and spiritually, dropping some very wise words about how to be happy right here, right now.

LINKS:

https://www.hunkydoryrecordsidy.com/

www.wylldwood.com

@hunkydoryrecordsidy

@michaelbrownartist

In this episode Michelle Katz asks podcast host, painter, and gallery owner John Edward Marin about how he ended up in Idyllwild. They explore his process as a painter, and delve into several of his pieces hanging in the Wylldwood Gallery, and around town. This episode touches on spirituality, sacred geometry, scrying, politics, vortex towns, and John's passion for the healing arts. In this episode we break down three of John's paintings, including a powerful portrait of RFK Jr. which sparks a riveting conversation about the Independent candidate and his impact on the US. We also discuss his painting "Shattered" and how each life has a "before" and "after" - the idea that there is a moment where one's worldview is shattered and life after that is never the same. Join us for a wild ride through the ins and outs of being an artist in the idyllic artsy town of Idyllwild.

LINKS TO PAINTINGS:

Shattered

⁠https://www.wylldwood.com/john-edward-marin⁠

Large Landscape

⁠https://www.wylldwood.com/current-istallations⁠

RFK Jr.

⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jnLk0Jc5U/⁠

GALLERY LINKS

⁠https://www.wylldwood.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wylldwoodgallery/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wylldwood.studio.and.gallery⁠

JOHN'S SOCIAL MEDIA

⁠https://www.instagram.com/johnedmarin/⁠⁠https://fineartamerica.com/art/john+edward+marin⁠