Art & Gibberish is a captivating podcast that delves deep into the world of art. Hosted by Doug Swinton, renowned artist and passionate art enthusiast, this show brings you up-close and personal interviews with talented artists from various backgrounds. Through engaging conversations, Doug uncovers the unique stories, inspirations, and experiences that have shaped these artists' careers. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a budding artist, or simply curious about the creative process, Art & Gibberish offers an enriching exploration of the art world, allowing listeners to gain valuable insights and appreciation for the diverse expressions of art. Tune in and nourish your artistic soul with Art & Gibberish.
Dana Winistok is an artist in Calgary, Alberta. Currently teaching at Swinton's Art Supplies and working at the Bow Valley Ranch. Some of her biggest influences include Gustav Klimt, Bouguereau, Utag…
Watch Theresa Eisenbarth's artist interview on her painting profession. It goes into how to start a career in art, making money as an artist, and how to take it from passion to profession. Hear Doug …
Lori and Luke Lasewich, both artists who have been married for 53 years. Lori is currently teaching at Swinton's as well as the Alberta University of the Arts. Luke is a retired sculptor and photogra…
Color Club is a graphic art, illustration and painting studio based in Calgary. It is run by artist Mark Cromwell.
Rion Swinton is the new manager of Swinton's Art Supplies, an Audio Engineer, and a Content Creator. Doug Swinton is the CEO of Swinton's Art Supplies and a Professional Artist in various galleries.
Keith sees both the act of painting and his completed artworks as physical recordings that document his experiences of his effort to connect to nature. He is especially drawn to those aspects of the …
Jane Romanishko is a pastel and oil artist based in Mexico and Calgary. She divides her time living in Calgary in the summer where she paints, sculpts and teaches art, and in Mexico where she facilit…
The Monday Group is a group of 3 very talented painters who get together every Monday to paint and critique each other's work. The group consists of Louise Lacey-Rokosh, Laurie Aldridge and John Webs…
Gaye Adams is a professional oil painter and teacher. Gaye often paints on location and loves the experience and the practice it affords. She also loves being in nature, painting an experience with a…
Emma Rach-Syslak is an up-and-coming Canadian fine artist specializing in still life and portraiture. At the age of 22, she is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art, having studied in both New Yo…
Artist Brent Rambie grew up in and around the steel factories of Southern Alberta. He became a full-time steel worker and eventually put himself through ACAD (Alberta College of Art and Design, now k…
Sue Contini is a professional artist and teacher. Sue is currently teaching adult classes at Swinton’s Art Supplies and does workshops and residencies all over. She had the privilege of attending an …
Rion Swinton is the new manager of Swinton's Art Supplies, Audio Engineer, and Content Creator. Doug Swinton is the CEO of Swinton's Art Supplies and a Professional Artist in various galleries.
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Rick Janzen is the owner of Streamline Studios. They specialize in Hand Lettering and Scenic Paint Work. You may have seen their work in numerous feature films or on television. They are also very ac…
Cindy is a fine art painter as well as an illustrator. Energetic paintings include inquisitive birds and flowers as a common element in a menagerie of uncommonly coloured creatures. Illustrations bri…
Marla Blackwell paints in a style that encompasses traditional to the abstract---whichever moves her at that moment. Her desire is to pass on and impact the viewer with the same emotion she feels as …
Artist: Sue Woolgar Once she found herself immersed in Calgary’s fine art community, she began to draw inspiration from nature. Susan is influenced by the variety of landscapes found here in Canada a…
Brian "Bunny" Batista has set his sights on mastery in this lifetime. After getting a degree with distinction in 2001 from the Alberta College of Art and Design he went on to work in media arts and a…
Holly McWilliams is a multifaceted creative person that thrives on the idea of expression, tapping into creative energy. For as long as Holly can remember, she has been an artist, drawn to expressing…
Erica Neumann is an abstract wildlife artist, who recently started diving into digital art. She is well known for painting bears with bold colour and vigorous brushwork using the alla prima technique…