Discover Stories of Creativity and Inspiration with Our Next Artburst Live!
Welcome to Artburst Live, a unique platform for art enthusiasts to connect with the artists behind the masterpieces. Join our monthly Zoom sessions and get a front row seat to these captivating interviews.
The next Artburst Live is December 14th at 9am (ET)!
Check Out Our Previous Artist Interviews
November 2nd, 2024: Meet Lisbeth Cort, Deanna Strachan-Wilson, and Laura Tyron Jennings
Lisbeth Cort– “I’m just trying to put joy out there…it’s a tough time in the world.”
Deanna Strachan-Wilson– “I’m not interested in realism. I’m more interested in capturing an emotion or a feeling in a face.”
Laura Tryon Jennings– “What I tend to paint are places I like to be. I’m always looking for a cozy tuck-in moment…”
October 22, 2024: Meet Kim Roberts, Annie Salness and Michele Messenger
Kim Roberts– “I want to spread peace, and I want to spread joy, and I want to spread love for this beautiful planet filled with all these natural elements.”
Annie Salness– “I really enjoy taking a break from my own life and experiencing someone else’s…”
Michele Messenger– “…one of the very best things about encaustic, is you get to touch it, at least my artwork you can.”
October 10, 2024: Meet Bobbi Baugh, Kim Harrell and Gregory Gorham
Bobbi Baugh– “…I’m very big on mixing my own colors…I start with a really limited palette. I just have pretty much the primary colors, two blues, two reds, yellow, black, white and two browns…”
Kim Harrell– “You’ll see familiar shapes, which means that if you collect my work, you know eventually, I’ll make something that will go with what you already have…it’s kind of designed that way.”
Gregory Gorham– “I just decided that I would go for vibrancy and boldness, and try to instill some joy and happiness in my viewer…people have really responded to it…”
September 2024: Meet Jeanne Oliver!
Jeanne Oliver– “I feel like during this whole journey, I’ve been able to grow as an artist and then I’ve been able to take just so many along with me. That feels like an incredible journey together.”
August 2024: Meet Lillie Morris, Stephanie Moon and Julie Tarsha!
Lillie Morris– “My art is an ongoing dialogue with the natural world, an effort to capture its essence and celebrate its ineffable beauty.”
Stephanie Moon– “Look at my work and find the radiant, euphoric joy of an experience in nature. Find peace, curiosity and love for all of the wonders of the universe.”
Julie Tarsha– “My joy is to surround myself with color and motion!”
July 2024: Meet Lucy Schappy and Amelia Furman!
Lucy Schappy – “I was always seeking space and freedom. As a young child I needed grass beneath my feet and blue skies above my head, if there were clouds, they were for dreaming. Rainy days were for painting and drawing.”
Amelia Furman – “I tell my own stories and those of collectors through paper and paint. I’m inspired by nature and the whispered, deeper narrative found in the trees, skies, mountains, and fields that connect with our stories.”