American Art Collective

[Western Art] We are on location at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City for the Prix de West exhibition. This annual event brings out some of the best painters and sculptors in the country as they celebrate Western art at one of its most important venues. This year we start things off with an interview with painter Kim Wiggins, who won the museum purchase award at this year's show. Then we move onto wildlife sculptor Richard Loffler, and then finally to painter Don Oelze. The show is on view at the museum through July 12, 2026. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] On today's episode, host Wendie Martin talks to executive editor Michael Clawson about the June 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on three outstanding women artists: Sara Bloodwolf, Kim Randleas and Amber Blazina. We also have coverage of the Prix de West in Oklahoma City, as well as special sections on women artists and canyon deserts. Read more and subscribe at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] For this special episode we return to Provincetown, Massachusetts, home to painter Gaston Lacombe, whose works frequently highlight the town's many qualities, including its color, rich history and welcoming spirit. Gaston discusses his introduction to art, his journey to Provincetown and his role as a member of the art community and podcaster. Celebrate this unique and exciting art destination as we again explore Provincetown. This episode is sponsored by the Provincetown Office of Tourism. Learn more at ptowntourism.com.

[Western Art] One of the rising stars of the Western art scene is Kevin Chupik, whose paintings of the Old West are often set within mid-century architecture and culture. The paintings evoke cowboy and Western history in a unique way. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. See artists like Kevin by subscribing at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the May 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Ricardo Fernandez Ortega, Mary Whyte and Jeremy Lipking. Also in the issue is our art lover's guide to Santa Fe and a three part genre focus on wildlife, art of the horse and pets. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Our guest is Mary Whyte, the celebrated watercolorist whose work is collected around the world. Mary joins us from her studio in Charleston, South Carolina, where she is prepping two major exhibitions this May. She will also be featured in our May issue of American Art Collector. We talk about watercolor art, and her work in the American South and with veterans in all 50 states. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Read Mary's feature in the May issue by subscribing at americanartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the April 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Vincent Desiderio, Janet Rickus and a joint exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Valerio D'Ospina and Katherine Stanek Also in the issue is a genre spotlight devoted to Seascapes, Rivers and Lakes; and our art lover's guide to Texas. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

[Western Art] On the show today is Randal Dutra, a California wildlife painter with an amazing career that weaves through painting, bronze foundries and even Hollywood, where he worked on creature effects and animation for movies such as the Star Wars franchise, Jurassic Park and Robocop. Dutra was nominated for an Academy Award twice and worked with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and yet always found time to devote to his personal studio, where he continues to paint wildlife and landscape imagery. Step into a magical world of creatures and critters in today's episode, which is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the March 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Alyssa Monks, Rance Jones and Dianne Massey Dunbar. Also in the issue are sections devoted to women artists and florals and botanicals, as well as many previews gallery shows and art events across the country. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

[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 American Art Collector. Subscribe at americanartcollector.com

[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 americanartcollector.com

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.

[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.