Episode 110: Paige Pierson

About this episode

Leroy Garcia interviews painter Paige Pierson about her artistic journey and influences.

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia welcomes painter Paige Pierson for a conversation exploring the journey behind her work and the influences that continue to shape her artistic voice. From her early beginnings in Oklahoma City and formative training in Texas to New Mexico, Pierson reflects on how place, memory, and experience have guided her path as an artist.The discussion highlights Pierson’s distinctive approach to painting, particularly her soft, atmospheric depictions of Northern New Mexico landscapes, adobe architecture, and culturally significant sites like La Plaza del Cerro. Alongside her landscape work, she shares insight into her figurative paintings and the role of observation, family history, and emotional nuance in her process. Together, Garcia and Pierson explore themes of artistic discipline, creative growth, and the importance of daily practice in building a meaningful life in art.Find original artwork by Paige Pierson available at Blue Rain Gallery: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/paige-pierson Subscribe to the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast for more artist interviews, cultural insights, and contemporary art conversations.This…

People in this episode

Host: Leroy Garcia

Guest: Paige Pierson

Topics covered

• artistic journey
• painting techniques
• landscape art
• cultural influences
• creative process
• artistic discipline

Keywords

• Paige Pierson
• art
• painting
• New Mexico landscapes
• creative growth
• artistic discipline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Rain Gallery, Blue Rain Print Shop

Places: Oklahoma City, Texas, New Mexico, La Plaza del Cerro

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