[Western Art] Returning to the podcast is Adolfo Castillo, who hosts an enlightening discussion with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. Michael talks about the annual Western Museum Directory, a brand new section devoted to outdoor adventures, and major shows happening all around the art world, including the Lone Star Art Auction and the Cowboy Artists of America annual show, and so much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Adolfo Castillo is the host of today's episode as he dives into the October issue of American Art Collector with managing editor Sarah Gianelli. Together, Sarah and Adolfo talk about a feature on painter Stephen Fox, our annual Art Lover's Guide to Charleston, South Carolina & Vicinity, and gallery previews at top venues from coast to coast. Dont miss the inside scoop on the art world in the October issue. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

Painter C. Michael Dudash joins our show today to talk about his artwork, his career in illustration and much more as we dive into his studio and work. This episode was recorded at the 2024 Prix de West exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The show has since closed, but mark your calendar for June of every year, which is when the Prix de West takes over the museum that is known by many as the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine, in which C. Michael Dudash's work has appeared on numerous occasions. Subscribe today at

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Artist and teacher Jerry Salinas sits down with us for today's show as we talk about life in the desert, working with the next generation of painters and his diverse background that includes art, illustration and restaurants. Jerry is a frequent teacher at the Scottsdale Artists' School, which is a frequent partner with American Art Magazine. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.

Today's episode was recorded from the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market. We interviewed four artists who were showing their work at this year's market. The artists are Best of Show winner and returning guest, Dan Vallo; our August/September cover artist, Jackie Larson Bread; painter and mixed-media artist Tamara Bell; and sculptor Upton Ethelbah Jr., who is known around market as Greyshoes. The market is over, but mark your calendar for August 16 and 17, 2025, when SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market returns. This episode is sponsored by Native American Art, the Official Magazine of Santa Fe Indian Market. Learn more at nativeamericanartmagazine.com.

Popping into our Scottsdale studio today is Tim Rees, whose paintings have risen through the ranks of contemporary realism with exceptional speed. Tim is a frequent teacher, so we talk at length about teaching and he even offers some helpful exercises for any artists listening. We also chat about Tim's detours through careers in medicine and law, proving that no two art journeys are the same. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more about artists like (and including) Tim Rees by visiting americanartcollector.com.

Wendie Martin is the host of this Western Art Collector First Look inside the September issue. Joining her as her guest is Michael Clawson, Western Art Collector's executive editor, who takes you into the heart of this next issue. Michael talks about features on artist and gallery owner Carrie Wild, Mark Maggiori's new show in New York City, and Dan Corazzi's encounters with wildlife as he travels with two prominent wildlife artists. This issue also has the Wildlife special section, which is always a reader favorite. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Read more at westernartcollector.com.