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.
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Ep. 358 - First Look: American Art Collector December Issue
American Art Collective
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the December 2025 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Frances Featherstone and Jeremy Miranda. Also in the issue are sections devoted to figurative art and collecting art in Florida, as well as many previews of holiday group shows at galleries across the country. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.
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Ep. 357 - Bringing Cities to Life with Mark Laguë
American Art Collective
[Contemporary Realism] Our guest is Canadian painter Mark Laguë, whose cityscapes, figurative and still life works have delighted collectors for many years. We chat about his career, his process and his beautiful cityscape paintings. Mark has appeared on the cover of American Art Collector, which is the sponsor of today's episode. Read more at americanartcollector.com.
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Ep. 356 - Desert Botanicals with Dyana Hesson
American Art Collective
[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.
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Ep. 355 - Exploring the Golden Age of American Illustration with Judy Goffman Cutler
American Art Collective
[Historic American Art] We go deep into the world of American illustration with today's guest, Judy Goffman Cutler, the founder and director of the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, Rhode Island. Judy tells us about the incredible mansion that houses the museum's collection, and also goes into her own history as an art dealer before founding the museum, which is home to a world-class collection of illustration from artists such as J.C. Leyendecker, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth and many others. Today's episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine. Learn more at .
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Ep. 354 - First Look: Western Art Collector November Issue
American Art Collective
[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo is the host today as he chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the November 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. They discuss features on Charles M. Russell and Joshua Gibson, and also special sections devoted to the Southwest, works on paper and small works. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, the only monthly magazine devoted to Western art. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.
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Ep. 353 - First Look: American Art Collector November Issue
American Art Collective
[Contemporary realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the November 2025 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Gail Wegodsky, Calvin Liang, Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman. Also in the issue are sections devoted to small works and miniatures, and a destination guide to New York. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com
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Ep. 352 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Art Appraisals, with Scott Hale
American Art Collective
Our guest for this episode is Scott Hale, owner of Southwest Art Advisory. Scott takes us deep into the world of art appraisals, including how they are done, why they need to be included in your art collecting and all the nuances behind appraisals. Scott also has a long history in the arts, which we also explore. Today's episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine. Learn more about the publication at nativeamericanartmagazine.com.
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Ep. 351 - A Conversation on Norman Rockwell with Stephanie Haboush Plunkett
American Art Collective
[Historic American Art] Today's episode could easily have an another title: "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Norman Rockwell." We go deep into the life and career of one of the most popular American artists. Joining us on this journey is Stephanie Haboush Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. From his early days a student artist to his later career and smash success at the Saturday Evening Post, Rockwell is a star within the art world and his works are some of the most iconic images within American culture. Today's special episode is...
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Ep. 350 - First Look: Western Art Collector October Issue
American Art Collective
[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is the host today as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. They dive into features Dan Stovall, the Woolaroc Exhibition in Oklahoma and discuss the massive 2025 Western Museum Guide, which features major art destinations around the country. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, the only monthly magazine devoted to Western art. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.
info_outline[Contemporary Realism] Our guest is Canadian painter Mark Laguë, whose cityscapes, figurative and still life works have delighted collectors for many years. We chat about his career, his process and his beautiful cityscape paintings. Mark has appeared on the cover of American Art Collector, which is the sponsor of today's episode. Read more at americanartcollector.com.