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Painting the Midnight Oil
I started this podcast to document my goal of becoming a full-time artist. I share my personal triumphs, failures, wisdom gained from both types of experiences, and an honest commentary while I pursue my dream and hopefully inspire you to pursue yours.
Episodes
50 episodes
S3 E11: Breathing out the Candle [January 21, 2024]
I reflect on my year of podcasting, two years of painting, and the revelations that have given me peace and will guide my future. Thanks for listening!
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45:02
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S3 E10: Kickflip Phones [January 15, 2024]
I discuss my resolutions, next two collections, current piece, recent milestones, and my final podcast episode next week.
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41:23
S3 E8: Inbox Surprises [January 2, 2024]
I share two big surprises that were found inside that were found inside my inbox and a cardboard box
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37:13
S3 E7: The Results Are In...Again [December 28, 2023]
I share the results of my applications to two exclusive art residency programs.
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32:30
S3 E6: Q & A with R & A [December 21, 2023]
My two children ask me questions about Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and Regal of Rock
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31:18
S3 E5: The Karate Kid [December 15, 2023]
I reveal my timetable for the rest of the podcast, debrief Regal of Rock, my memories of Maryland, and why this place is so significant.
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43:46
S3 E4: MapQuest [December 9, 2023]
I share stories from my last two road trips to North Carolina.
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46:03
S3 E3:Night at the Museum [December 3, 2023]
I talk about traveling to Pittsburgh, PA, and visiting the Andy Warhol museum.
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37:51
S3 E2: This Week on Alone [November 28, 2023]
I share another health update to spread awareness about a common disease and discuss one of my favorite television shows, Alone, and how it connects to my journey.
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44:22
S3 E1: A New Realization [November 24, 2023]
I outline future episode topics and a powerful realization.
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33:51
S2 E19: Signing Season Two [October 19, 2023]
I close out season two by sharing the two biggest problems I have faced.
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26:38
S2 E18: Room of Fire [October 13, 2023]
I share a major missed opportunity and some powerful realizations.
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44:08
S2 E17: Regal of Rock [October 6, 2023]
I discuss the inspiration behind the painting, Regal of Rock.
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38:41
S2 E16: Pitch and Catch [September 29, 2023]
I share my experiences throwing out the first pitch at the Frederick Keys game and the similarities between baseball and painting.
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40:35
S2 E15: Doubling Down [September 22, 2023]
I discuss my future plans and a job opportunity I passed up to continue pursuing my art
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36:10
S2 E14: Debriefin' Beach Trippin' [September 16, 2023]
I break down the motivation, approach, and thought process behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean City
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41:03
S2 E13: Beach Trippin' to Ocean City [September 8, 2023]
I discuss the inspiration behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and the values it displays.
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35:07
S2 E12: Trippin' Down Memory Lane [September 2, 2023]
I explain my inspiration for my current collection and how it evolved.
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28:14
S2E11: Through the Looking Glass [August 25, 2023]
I talk about my five trips to Baltimore, my third juried show, and how I have grown as an artist.
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43:42
S2 E10: The Results Are In [August 18, 2023]
In this episode, I detail several epiphanies while waiting for my PET scan results.
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44:41
S2 E9: What is Art? [Aug, 11, 2023]
I ask you to consider this question as I critique a formal definition, articulate what art means to me and how my definition has evolved, why I consider myself an artist, and a big decision I made recently that reinforced my artistic direction....
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34:45
S2 E8: The Force [August 7, 2023]
I share a series of coincidences related to "The Force," and how they impacted my perspective.
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33:00