ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists

Feb 28 2025 55 ep. 68 mins 4

ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists artwork

Welcome to ARTMATTERS! This podcast is a passion-project, a one-man show, a her-cu-le-an effort, by the Detroit-based artist Isaac Mann. Every episode is an in-studio conversation. Episodes drop every two weeks, with a new, fantastic, talented, professional artist each time. Topics can, and often do, include technical practices, daily studio insights, studio notes, career advice, influences, relationship advice, tips for a healthier practice, and a healthier life in gen and, as always, hope, depression, expectation, success and failure. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber!

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Special Valentine's Day Edition: #54 with Krista Louise Smith and Elliot Purse

Feb 28 2025 48 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. This week on ARTMATTERS, I'm sending some belated Valentine’s love to all my listeners! In the spirit of the season, I spent my February 14th hanging out at the shared studio of artists Elliot Purse and Krista Louise Smith. It was the perfect way to mark the holiday, exploring the unique dynamics of working side by side with yo

#53 with Julie Harrison (Part 2)

Feb 13 2025 52 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Today we continue our conversation with Julie Harrison, a New York-based artist whose decades-long career has spanned drawing, photography, video, painting, and performance. In this episode we discuss framing and exhibiting works on paper, the overlap between drawing and collage, overcoming creative blocks, exploring new tools, b

#52 with Julie Harrison

Jan 30 2025 77 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. This week, we’re joined by Julie Harrison, a New York-based artist whose decades-long career has spanned drawing, photography, video, painting, and performance. In this episode we discuss Julie’s transition from grayscale to color and back again, her interest in scientific imagery, archiving and selecting reference materials,

#51 with Eric Fischl (Part 2)

Jan 16 2025 68 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On this week’s episode we are once again joined by the iconic painter Eric Fischl. Eric Fischl is an internationally acclaimed American artist known for his profound influence on figurative art. Born in 1948 in New York City, Fischl’s work captures the uneasy undercurrents of American life. His journey through art education t

#50 with Eric Fischl

Jan 02 2025 85 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. Happy New Year! I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 with a milestone celebration of our 50th episode. I am also extremely excited to say this special episode features a great conversation with the iconic artist Eric Fischl. Eric Fischl is an internationally acclaimed American artist known for his profound influence on figurative art.

BONUS: Episode 50 Preview, Big News and a Look Back

Dec 19 2024 9 mins

🎉 Special Bonus Episode! 🎉 Welcome to episode 49.5 of ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists—a special teaser leading up to our milestone 50th episode! We’ve got an incredible guest lined up for Episode 50, someone whose impact on contemporary art is legendary. I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation. Stick around until the end for a sneak peek—you might recognize

#49 with Jeff Way (Part 3)

Dec 12 2024 36 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists: Today we conclude our 3-part conversation with the artist Jeff Way. Jeff has lived and worked in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood since 1969. Featured in the 1973 Whitney Biennial and a subsequent solo exhibition, Way’s work has been shown at institutions like the New Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, and the IC

#48 with Jeff Way (Part 2)

Dec 05 2024 37 mins

Today on the podcast we continue our conversation with Jeff Way, an artist who has lived and worked in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood since 1969. Featured in the 1973 Whitney Biennial and a subsequent solo exhibition there, Way’s work has been shown at institutions like the New Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, and the ICA Philadelphia. His innovative Chalk Line

#47 with Jeff Way

Nov 29 2024 36 mins

Happy Thanksgiving and welcome back to another episode of ARTMATTERS! Today on the podcast we start our conversation with Jeff Way, an artist who has lived and worked in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood since 1969. Featured in the 1973 Whitney Biennial and a subsequent solo exhibition there, Way’s work has been shown at institutions like the New Museum, the Contemporary Arts Mus

#46 with Mark Joshua Epstein (Part 2)

Nov 21 2024 40 mins

Welcome back to ARTMATTERS: The Podcast for Artists. On today’s episode we talk with artist Mark Joshua Epstein, whose work has been widely exhibited in the U.S. and internationally. A graduate of the Slade School of Fine Arts, Epstein has held residencies at prestigious institutions like the British School at Rome. His work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times