#4 - A Studio Chat with Painter Benjamin Bjorklund

Carl is an oil painter and the director of Safehouse Atelier in Downtown LA. He's a major representative of the classical approach to figurative art that has risen to prominence since his student days at the Water Street Atelier in Brooklyn. Listen as we discuss his search for a fitting community, a satisfying painting practice, as well as his thoughts on contemporary aesthetics and being a teacher.

Miles and Erin sit down with Artist Tory Lin after she completed her etching with Blue Press Projects. Kick back with some tiny refreshments and take a listen.

Miles interviews August artist-in-residence Benjamin Bjorklund through a transatlantic Skype call. They have a conversation ranging from the peculiarities of studio life and social media popularity to the allure of the city and a developing set of career objectives. Swedish breakfast, my dear.

Co-host of BPP Miles Lewis presents the Valley Print Studio with his most reliable partner-in-crime Zeina Baltagi. Listen as they draw out their thoughts on print, community education, and the creation of a public front for both.

Co-host of BPP Erin Stone presents 11:11 ACC with the yin to her yang, the guitar solo to her Queen song, the Siegfried to her Roy, her partner in arts organizing, Addy Gonzalez-Renteria. In sing-songy unison, they share their grass-roots beginnings, why they chose to legitimize their efforts by becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit, and why they do what they do.

Miles Lewis and Erin Stone, founders of The Valley Print Studio and 11:11 A Creative Collective introduce the Blue Press Projects. They discuss their joint interest in printmaking and collaborating with artists, strengthening the San Fernando Valley creative community and explain what can be expected from this new blue venture.