Blue Rain Gallery Podcast

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, host Leroy Garcia visits the art-filled studio of Western oil painter GL Richardson to discuss GL’s upcoming exhibition, ‘Ties that Bind’, showing July 26 – August 10, 2024. They explore GL’s ranching background, the inspirational role of his photography, heartfelt tales behind each piece, and his visions for impact and in

Join Blue Rain Gallery owner and host Leroy Garcia as he visits acclaimed oil painter Kathryn Stedham in her hacienda studio outside Santa Fe. This episode delves into Stedham’s newest exhibition, ‘West: Real, Imagined,’ showing from July 12-26, 2024, with an opening night reception from 5-7 pm. Together they explore Stedham’s fusion of realist, modernist, and abstract styl

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery Podcast, owner Leroy Garcia takes viewers into the home studio of celebrated painter Erin Currier. Together they examine finished and in-process artworks as Currier shares how her work is intricately intertwined with her life experiences and deep-seated beliefs about what it means to be human. They explore the vast world of Currier’s inspi

In this episode of the Blue Rain Gallery podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of renowned bronze sculptor Hib Sabin. Born in 1935, Sabin's artistic journey began with painting and evolved into a passion for wood carving and bronze sculpting. A Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts graduate, Sabin's early career included teaching tenures and involvement with the peace mo

The day before his exhibition 'Whispers of the Heartland' opened at Blue Rain Gallery, renowned oil painter Z. Z. Wei, with his wife and translator Lin, provided an insightful walkthrough of his collection. Z. Z. shared how his paintings, rich with themes of freedom and reverence for nature, serve as his sanctuary. His works, like the notable '55 MPH,' blend nostalg

Z. Z. Wei, born in 1957 in Beijing, began painting during China’s Cultural Revolution, finding solace in art amid familial and academic turmoil. He graduated from the Central Institute of Arts and Design in Beijing in 1984 and moved to the United States in 1989. The American rural landscape profoundly influenced his art, blending his Chinese heritage with new experiences. Wei’s

Bronze sculptor Raymond Gibby grew up in Southern California in the foothills outside of Riverside. As a child, he developed a love of the outdoors and wildlife. His father taught him about craftsmanship through doing construction work during the summers and as a wood shop teacher. Gibby's grandfather was a prolific landscape and wildlife oil painter from Utah, and greatly adde

Internationally known for his innovative approach that revolutionizes this traditional medium, Pappan’s artwork transcends limits as deftly as it highlights them. “As in historical examples of ledger art, the image takes precedence in my work, but I still attempt to preserve the essence of the ledger. The sections intended to separate and categorize information now work to dist

Explore Leroy Garcia's curation of Contemporary Native Art, on exhibition at Blue Rain Gallery March 15 – 29, 2024 — Santa Fe View artwork from the show here The Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, edited by Brandon Nelson, and music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.

Introducing Jesse Littlebird. Jesse Littlebird’s paintings are a fusion of Indigenous heritage and contemporary expression. His artwork tells stories rich in symbolism and cultural depth. Drawing from Southwestern landscapes, Indigenous cosmologies, and historical perspectives, Littlebird’s work invites critical reflection by blending elements from Western and Indigenous though