Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette

Susan Manders is an American contemporary artist who has painted & been an art teacher for 40 years. She was the 2nd woman to ever be selected as an official US Olympic Artist. Hear how to think of painter's block as just a pause, why teaching art can be so rewarding, and how to continually challenge yourself as an artist. You can see Susan's dynamic paintings at SusanManders.com

Man One is known for elevating graffiti into fine art. His style reflects the urban culture - addressing identity, community, and social issues. Hear his unique philosophy on murals & graffiti, why the hardest part of being an artist is actually making the art, and the heartwarming story of the first piece he ever sold. Check out Man One's artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Sondra Thorpe is a set decorating buyer who's worked on the sets of shows like Nip/Tuck, Veep, The Mindy Project, and the upcoming All's Fair. She also has a passion for designing interiors of homes & home staging. Hear how she got into the set decorating business by accident, how to pick out art for a set, and how she navigates the fast-changing world of Hollywood sets. Check out artwork Sondra's helped source at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Mike Reinis is an inventive artist whose drawings are simply mesmerizing. He credits his high school and college art & sculpture classes with inspiring his unique approach to drawing to this day. Hear how he refound his love for art after many years, why drawing is wonderful from a time & meditation standpoint, and why there are no rules in art. Check out Mike's drawings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Welcome back to Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette! Annie Rob aka Painting in the Rude creates work known for its joyful celebration of reinvention, self-empowerment, and an unabashed freedom of expression. She describes her approach to gleaning ideas from life as "beachcombing" - developing visual poetry from unexpected combinations & wordplay to create something completely new. Hear how her background in graphic design fuels her painting & typography creative process, the calming nature of painting, and how she creates her cheeky and whimsical paintings. Check out Annie's paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Michelle Oppenheimer composes paintings that capture the imaginative and organic possibilities of abstract watercolor and acrylic. Her art has been heralded for its calming and therapeutic nature. Hear how creativity and vulnerability work together, how to find inspiration in music while you paint, and how to allow your creativity to flow through you. Check out Michelle's paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Marlene Craig is Principal and Owner of The Arc Staging, a West Coast and East Coast staging company. With over 18 years experience in the furniture, design, and staging industry, the partners at Arc Staging create custom designed spaces for every client. Hear how important art is to a staged home, the most important and overlooked rooms in a home for art, and the types of art Marlene loves best. Check out Marlene's work at TheArcStaging.com and on Instagram @TheArcStaging

Mark Hanauer is a portrait and landscape photographer who moves seamlessly between multiple genres. He enjoys capturing the mystery, comedy, and beauty of the world around him through his camera. Hear how to love the process, find the beauty around you, and embrace surprises. Check out Mark's photos at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Brady Smith is a painter, muralist, illustrator, writer, and actor who started out doodling and finds inspiration from his upbringing in Texas. He's published and illustrated several children's books and has had roles on Parks and Recreation and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Hear how to create something every single day, make people happy with your art, and embrace the freedom of being an artist. Check out Brady's artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Ellen Scobie is a versatile artist who uses digital imagery and sculpture to explore the interconnectedness and interdependency of all lifeforms. She combines fragments of photographs into new compositions and also shapes clay into representations of the human body. Hear how she fell in love with these different types of art, how we can lift others up by creating something beautiful, and why the fear of having to do something else for a living can be the best motivation. Check out Ellen's artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com