Painting is a Compulsion with Martin Geiger

About this episode

Jess and Marie interview Martin Geiger, the 2025 Grand Prize Winner, discussing his artistic journey and the compulsion of painting.

In the launch of our 5th season, Jess and Marie talk with the 2025 Grand Prize Winner Martin Geiger. Martin, an introspective and serious painter, reflects on his family of artists, how he approaches competition, and how painting for him is almost an addiction. Martin Geiger studied in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for four years at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and now lives in Staunton, Virginia. He is head assistant at Bronzecraft Foundry as well as an instructor at the Beverly Street Studio School and a trustee on the board of the Staunton Augusta Art Center, He recieved two Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grants, one in 2018 and one in 2022. Follow Martin Geiger: Official Site Follow Plein Air Easton: Official Site Facebook Instagram YouTube To inquire about being a guest or sponsoring the Plein Air Easton Podcast, send us an email at info@pleinaireaston.com. Music in this episode was generously provided by Blue Dot Sessions and Scott Gratton.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jess, Marie

Guest: Martin Geiger

Topics covered

• painting
• art competition
• artist family
• addiction to art
• interview with artist
• Plein Air Easton

Keywords

• Martin Geiger
• Plein Air Easton
• art competition
• painting addiction
• artist interview
• Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Bronzecraft Foundry, Beverly Street Studio School, Staunton Augusta Art Center, Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, Blue Dot Sessions

Places: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Staunton, Virginia

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