The Unvarnished Podcast - Episode 36: Ben Fenske

In this episode I visit the home of artist and the new Director of the Florence Academy of Art, Tom Richards in Florence, Italy.

In this episode I talk to sculptor and teacher Thor Larsen and his wife, painter and teacher Tanvi Pathare.  We had a great discussion in Thor's sculpture studio in Florence, Italy.

In this episode I visit the home and studio of my friend and artist Ben Fenske just outside of Florence, Italy

In this episode I visit the studio of artist and teacher Ramiro Sanchez in Florence, Italy

In this episode I visit the studio of sculptor, author, and the host of The Sculptor's Funeral Podcast, Jason Arkles, in his studio in Florence, Italy

In this episode I visit my friend Amy Florence in her studio in Florence, Italy

In this episode I visit the Paris studio of artist and teacher Sebastien Jupille

In this episode I talk to Katie Liddiard and Stacy Minch about the art world, common issues artists have to deal with, and our experiences in navigating them.

In this episode I discuss the question, What is Art?   I talk to my friend and artist Stacy Minch in her studio as we try to articulate what art means to us individually.  

The art eduction world is a very chaotic one full of confusing and bad information that can be incredibly difficult to navigate.  These are some thoughts from my experience as a student, teacher and professional.  This podcast episode is a little different as it is more of a monologue with some insights also from my friend and artist Katie Liddiard.  I hope some of the information is helpful.