Ep. 368 - Alyssa Monks and the Ways of Water
American Art Collective
[Contemporary Realism] We have a very special guest on the show as painter Alyssa Monks takes time from her studio to discuss her 20+ years in the art world and her newest works. Alyssa has been a part of American Art Collector since some of our first issues, so we're thrilled to have her on the show to talk about bathroom locations, the subtlety of private moments and her history of painting water. (The book she mentions but does not name is "A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness: From Impostor Poodles to Purple Numbers" by V.S. Ramachandran.) Read more about Alyssa in the March 2026 issue of...
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Ep. 367 - First Look: Western Art Collector February Issue
American Art Collective
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is the host today as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the February 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are articles on Billy Schenck, a new collaboration between Hopi carver Tayron Polequaptewa and prominent Western painters, and a look at authentic cowboy artists. We also have special sections on contemporary Western art, still life and much more. Subscribe to the magazine at .
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Ep. 366 - First Look: American Art Collector February Issue
American Art Collective
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the February 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Stephen Early, John Alexander and Dale Terbush. Also in the issue is destination guide for the state of California, and dozens of art show previews from coast to coast. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at
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Ep. 365 - The Sculpture of Emma Stebbins with Curator Karli Wurzelbacher
American Art Collective
[Historic American Art] Today we dive into the life and career of Emma Stebbins, a neoclassical sculpture artist from the 19th century. Joining us on the show is Heckscher Museum Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher, who recently curated an exhibition on Stebbins. The artist may be best known for the Bethesda Fountain in New York City's Central Park. The Heckscher Museum of Art's exhibition, Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, is now open at the New York museum through March 15, 2026. Today's episode is brought to you by American Fine Art Magazine. Learn more at americanfineartmagazine.com.
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Ep. 364 - Year in Review — 2025
American Art Collective
During our special year-end wrap-up, discover what executive editor Michael Clawson and managing editor Sarah Gianelli have to say about 2025—and all the art discoveries they've made over the last 12 months. From standout artists of the year and favorite podcast interviews to must-travel art destinations, shifts in the art market and much more, this wide-ranging conversation looks back at a thrilling year. Join host and co-publisher Wendie Martin as she guides them through a thoughtful, insightful and entertaining year in review.
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Ep. 363 - First Look: Western Art Collector January Issue
American Art Collective
[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo Martin hosts today's episode as he chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the January 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Features in the issue include articles on Grand Canyon painter Curt Walters, who has a new book and retrospective, and on the major $50 million sale at Christie's for the Koch Collection. Additionally, the issue also features our State of the Art: Arizona destination guide and our annual Western Auction Directory. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.
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Ep. 362 - First Look: American Art Collector January Issue
American Art Collective
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the January 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on sculptor Richard MacDonald and painter Peter Waite. Also in the issue are sections devoted to still life and collecting art in Arizona. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.
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Ep. 361 - Horses, Cattle and Bison: A Chat With Rising Western Star Abigail Gutting
American Art Collective
[Western Art] Our guest is Idaho painter Abigail Gutting, whose paintings of horses, cows and bison have caught the attention of art collectors around the country. Abigail talks to us about her family—her mother is a painter, and her father is a veterinarian—and how their expertise led her to become one of the top new emerging artists of the last decade. She also talks about her painting style and her busy lineup of 2026 shows. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, which has featured Abigail's work on its cover. Read more at westernartcollector.com.
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Ep. 360 - Winslow Homer Watercolors with Ethan Lasser and Christina Michelon from the MFA Boston
American Art Collective
[Historic American Art] We're going way back into American art history to talk about Winslow Homer, the great illustrator and fine artist from the late 19th and early 20th century. Our guests are curators Ethan Lasser and Christina Michelon from the MFA Boston, which is now hosting a Winslow Homer watercolor exhibition through January 19, 2026, in Boston. We talk about Homer's style of painting, his subjects and the fragile world of watercolor works. Today's episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine. Read more at americanfineartmagazine.com.
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Ep. 359 - First Look: Western Art Collector December Issue
American Art Collective
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's episode as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the December 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. Features in the issue include a book excerpt from Sage Vogel and a piece on painter Mikel Donahue. Other highlights are the Art of the Cowboy section, an Ed Mell exhibition and previews all around the country. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.
info_outline[Contemporary Realism] The great painter of desert flowers, Dyana Hesson, joins us on the show today to talk about the botanical genre, the plantlife in and around the Southwest, and her new exhibition in Tucson, Arizona. Hesson is known around the world for her stunning images of plants. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector, which has featured Hesson's work in numerous issues. Read more at americanartcollector.com.