[Contemporary Realism] Recorded from San Antonio, Texas, today's episode features painter Kyle Ma, whose works were recently featured in the Night of Artists exhibition at Texas' Briscoe Western Art Museum. Kyle, who was born in Taiwan, was a professional artist at just 16 years old. Now in his 20s, the artist is widely respected for his natural painting ability and his delicate use of color. His work at Nights of Artists will be on view through May 11, 2025, at the Briscoe in San Antonio. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. To read all of these articles, and many more, visit americanartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's show with guest Michael Clawson, executive editor of Western Art Collector. They chat about the May 2025 issue of Western Art Collector, which includes features on cover artist G. Russell Case, Karl Bodmer at the Joslyn Museum and our popular New Mexico destination guide. Today's episode is sponsored by Michigan's Muskegon Museum of Art and The Bennett Prize, which celebrates women artists. To learn more about these two sponsors and their long-standing partnership in the art world, visit thebennettprize.org.

[Contemporary Realism] Hosting today's show is co-publisher Wendie Martin, who chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the May 2025 issue of American Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on artists Alan Bray, Micah Ofstedahl and Mian Situ, a prominent Western artist who has found a calling in figurative art. They also chat about this month's special sections, which include wildlife art and our Santa Fe destination guide. Today's episode is sponsored by Michigan's Muskegon Museum of Art and The Bennett Prize, which celebrates women artists. To learn more about these two sponsors and their long-standing partnership in the art world, visit thebennettprize.org.

[Contemporary Realism] On the show today is painter Tina Garrett, who just finished a successful run at the Celebration of Fine Art Scottsdale. Tina talks about her own art, as well as her role as a teacher and mentor to other painters. Today's episode is sponsored by Michigan's Muskegon Museum of Art and The Bennett Prize, which celebrates women artists. To learn more about these two sponsors and their long-standing partnership in the art world, visit thebennettprize.org.

[Western Art] Today's show features Petecia Le Fawnhawk, a multi-disciplinary artist from Arizona. Petecia's work includes design, fashion, photography, music, paintings and more—much of it focused on the evocative imagery and energy of the Desert Southwest. We talk about Petecia's time in dusty desert towns in Arizona,bbeing inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe, her move to Los Angeles and her upcoming shows, one of which is September's Far West exhibition, which she puts on with her husband, painter Mark Maggiori. Her newest show runs April 4-12, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at Amery Bohling Fine Art. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Subscribe today at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Here's your rundown on the April 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about all the events happening in April. Features in the issue include a fascinating story about the time a Charles M. Russell painting crossed paths with President John F. Kennedy the day before one of America's darkest moments. Other Texas-themed features include a look into the long friendship between singer Red Steagall and the Cowboy Artists of America, and we also take you into a lovely Texas art collection. Finally, we also talk about the Scottsdale Art Auction, which is featured on the April 2025 cover. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn about shows like this every month by visiting westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo hosts today's show as he chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the April 2025 issue of American Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on photorealism and also in-depth looks at the work of Yu Ji and Ben Ashton. Ashton's work is hand-painted, but inspired by artificial intelligence after the artist fed his own work into AI software to see what it would spit out. Adolfo and Sarah also talk about previews all around the art world. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. To read all of these articles, and many more, visit americanartcollector.com.

[Western Art] You've seen them on the news, in the history books and certainly in your favorite movies and TV shows—joining us on the podcast today is the FBI. Sitting down for a lengthy chat about art is Special Agent Christopher Dudley with the FBI's Art Crime. We talk about the role the FBI plays in art-related cases, including theft and fraud, and also about several recent cases that the FBI has had a hand in, including the recent theft of letters related to Charles M. Russell. This is one you won't want to miss. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Read more about Charlie Russell and other Western artists at westernartcollector.com.