The Undraped Artist Podcast
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Artist bio
Danieljkeys.com
Daniel J. Keys was born on Oct. 7th 1985, in Fresno CA.
Upon noticing a glimpse of artistic talent in him at an early age, Daniel was encouraged by his parents to pursue his passion, namely painting; and being entirely home educated, time was very permitting for him to develop his skill as a self taught artist.
He started painting at the age of eleven using a paint set purchased with birthday money. It was later during his impressionable teenage years that Daniel discovered the work of Richard Schmid: a master artist whose works he later began emulating in his own paintings. Since that time Daniel has had opportunity to paint with his mentor, and Mr. Schmid has become a sort of art adviser to him throughout their close friendship.
In recent times, Daniel has taken up pastel painting in addition to his work in oils. Alternating between the two mediums, he has already established himself in the world of pastel painting through a highly successful one-man show, winning multiple awards through the International Association of Pastel Society as well as Pastel Society of America, and published in the esteemed Pastel Journal.
Daniel's work is now highly sought after by discerning collectors and hangs in many prominent collections throughout North America, Europe, and Russia. In addition to his art, he also teaches workshops that often draw students from around the world who seek out his esteemed instruction. He has won numerous awards including the Portrait Society of America’s “Draper Grand Prize 2018” award, and his work has graced the covers of multiple magazines including Art of the West, American Artist, American Art Collector (twice), Plein Air Magazine, Pastel Journal, Pastel World, and Pratique des Arts.
Currently, Daniel's new works are represented by the following fine art galleries:
LEGACY GALLERY - Scottsdale
A SENSE OF PLACE GALLERY - Fresno
WEST WIND FINE ART - Walpole
GALLERY1261 - Denver
HIGHLANDS ART GALLERY - Lambertville
6 days ago
6 days ago
Artist bio
Danieljkeys.com
Daniel J. Keys was born on Oct. 7th 1985, in Fresno CA.
Upon noticing a glimpse of artistic talent in him at an early age, Daniel was encouraged by his parents to pursue his passion, namely painting; and being entirely home educated, time was very permitting for him to develop his skill as a self taught artist.
He started painting at the age of eleven using a paint set purchased with birthday money. It was later during his impressionable teenage years that Daniel discovered the work of Richard Schmid: a master artist whose works he later began emulating in his own paintings. Since that time Daniel has had opportunity to paint with his mentor, and Mr. Schmid has become a sort of art adviser to him throughout their close friendship.
In recent times, Daniel has taken up pastel painting in addition to his work in oils. Alternating between the two mediums, he has already established himself in the world of pastel painting through a highly successful one-man show, winning multiple awards through the International Association of Pastel Society as well as Pastel Society of America, and published in the esteemed Pastel Journal.
Daniel's work is now highly sought after by discerning collectors and hangs in many prominent collections throughout North America, Europe, and Russia. In addition to his art, he also teaches workshops that often draw students from around the world who seek out his esteemed instruction. He has won numerous awards including the Portrait Society of America’s “Draper Grand Prize 2018” award, and his work has graced the covers of multiple magazines including Art of the West, American Artist, American Art Collector (twice), Plein Air Magazine, Pastel Journal, Pastel World, and Pratique des Arts.
Currently, Daniel's new works are represented by the following fine art galleries:
LEGACY GALLERY - Scottsdale
A SENSE OF PLACE GALLERY - Fresno
WEST WIND FINE ART - Walpole
GALLERY1261 - Denver
HIGHLANDS ART GALLERY - Lambertville
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
THOMASCIAN.COM
INSTAGRAM: @THOMAS.CIAN
Born in Milan he graduates at Brera Academy of Fine Arts; drawing has always been a key element in his life. Besides carrying on with his studio based personal production, he works for various communication agencies in Milan and abroad as well as on private commission.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
THOMASCIAN.COM
INSTAGRAM: @THOMAS.CIAN
Born in Milan he graduates at Brera Academy of Fine Arts; drawing has always been a key element in his life. Besides carrying on with his studio based personal production, he works for various communication agencies in Milan and abroad as well as on private commission.
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Sean Layh is a fine artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Despite only painting full time since 2021, Sean has produced some incredibly mature and sophisticated works. Check his work out at:
https://seanlayh.com
Instagram @Sean_Layh_Artist
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Sean Layh is a fine artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Despite only painting full time since 2021, Sean has produced some incredibly mature and sophisticated works. Check his work out at:
https://seanlayh.com
Instagram @Sean_Layh_Artist
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
https://www.conorwalton.com
Conor Walton is a leading Irish artist and a painter of international renown.
He has had twenty one solo exhibitions in Europe and America and participated in museum exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery (London), MEAM (Barcelona), The National Gallery of Ireland, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Museo Páblo Serrano (Zaragoza), Troina Museum of Contemporary Art (Sicily), Palazzo Litta (Milan), Palazzo Cini (Venice), the American University Museum (Washington DC), WMOCA (Wisconsin), Castello di San Leo (Italy) PO.RO.S Museum (Portugal), Pasinger Fabrik (Munich) and Winchester Museum (UK). Walton has won numerous awards for his work including the Gino De Agrò International Award (2022), the Ismail Lulani International Award (2019), ModPortrait 2017, Arc Salon 2014/15 (Still Life), Portrait Ireland 2005, ‘Lorenzo il Magnifico’ International Award (1999), Don Niccolo D'Ardia Caracciolo RHA Medal (1997), Keating McLoughlin Medal (1997), Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Scholarship (1994) Taylor Prize (1993). He was shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award in 2005 and the Golden Fleece Award in 2011.He was born in Ireland in 1970 and trained at NCAD in Dublin and under Charles Cecil in Florence, Italy. He holds a Masters Degree in Art History and Theory (awarded with Distinction) from the University of Essex. He has lectured at the National Gallery of Ireland, University College Dublin, the Royal Hibernian Academy, Laguna College of Art and Design, the New Museum, Los Gatos, and been Artist in Residence at California Lutheran University. He has attended The Representational Art Conference (TRAC) both as demonstration artist and guest speaker. Since its foundation in 2017 the ‘Conor Walton Summer School’ and its scholarship programme have drawn students from four continents.His works have appeared on postage stamps and book covers in Ireland and abroad. He lives and works in Wicklow, Ireland. "I see myself as a figurative painter in the European tradition, attempting to maintain my craft at the highest level, using paint to explore issues of truth, meaning and value. All my paintings are attempted answers to the three questions in the title of Gauguin’s famous painting: ‘Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’" - Conor Walton
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
https://www.conorwalton.com
Conor Walton is a leading Irish artist and a painter of international renown.
He has had twenty one solo exhibitions in Europe and America and participated in museum exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery (London), MEAM (Barcelona), The National Gallery of Ireland, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Museo Páblo Serrano (Zaragoza), Troina Museum of Contemporary Art (Sicily), Palazzo Litta (Milan), Palazzo Cini (Venice), the American University Museum (Washington DC), WMOCA (Wisconsin), Castello di San Leo (Italy) PO.RO.S Museum (Portugal), Pasinger Fabrik (Munich) and Winchester Museum (UK). Walton has won numerous awards for his work including the Gino De Agrò International Award (2022), the Ismail Lulani International Award (2019), ModPortrait 2017, Arc Salon 2014/15 (Still Life), Portrait Ireland 2005, ‘Lorenzo il Magnifico’ International Award (1999), Don Niccolo D'Ardia Caracciolo RHA Medal (1997), Keating McLoughlin Medal (1997), Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Scholarship (1994) Taylor Prize (1993). He was shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award in 2005 and the Golden Fleece Award in 2011.He was born in Ireland in 1970 and trained at NCAD in Dublin and under Charles Cecil in Florence, Italy. He holds a Masters Degree in Art History and Theory (awarded with Distinction) from the University of Essex. He has lectured at the National Gallery of Ireland, University College Dublin, the Royal Hibernian Academy, Laguna College of Art and Design, the New Museum, Los Gatos, and been Artist in Residence at California Lutheran University. He has attended The Representational Art Conference (TRAC) both as demonstration artist and guest speaker. Since its foundation in 2017 the ‘Conor Walton Summer School’ and its scholarship programme have drawn students from four continents.His works have appeared on postage stamps and book covers in Ireland and abroad. He lives and works in Wicklow, Ireland. "I see myself as a figurative painter in the European tradition, attempting to maintain my craft at the highest level, using paint to explore issues of truth, meaning and value. All my paintings are attempted answers to the three questions in the title of Gauguin’s famous painting: ‘Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?’" - Conor Walton
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Artist bio
https://www.bethannmoran.com/
@pasmeche on instagram
I work from namely from direct observation, meaning I stand within or before my subject. It is challenging taking large canvases on site into the landscape but I work this way to experience the subject first hand. Sometimes a larger painting will take two weeks or more and sometimes I need to return to the same spot the following year to finish. Typically, I also bring the painting into the studio and continue to work on it from memory. The experience of the natural world is always woven into the work I am attempting to make. I am constantly balancing what the brush work expresses, my imagination and my perception of the subject. Sometimes while painting, language leaves me. Sometimes I feel like I disappear. Eventually a mosquito will bite me or the bitter cold is too much and I return. When the painting is complete the viewer can re-see, re-experience what I saw; and then be drawn repeatedly into a contemplation of everything within the painting and within themselves. My hope is that the paintings will resonate with people and in some way will help them deepen their appreciation for the natural world and assists them on their path toward joy.
My work has garnered awards and is held in private, corporate and public collections. My paintings have been exhibited in regional, national exhibitions including plein air events, galleries and museums. I was awarded a Hudson River Fellowship/ Grand Central Atelier in 2014 and a La Napoule artist residency in France in 2016. I have painted during our families travels to Scotland and had the privilege to do master copy works at the National Gallery Scotland, National Gallery London. My work is represented by Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, Wi and Edgewood Orchard Gallery, Door County, Wi. I earned a BA from St. Norbert College and an MFA from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where I was mentored by John Colt and Tom Uttech among others. I enjoyed a long teaching career and have taught at University Wisconsin Milwaukee, University Wisconsin Whitewater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY, among others and I continue to enjoy teaching workshops.
I am married to the poet Patrick J. Moran and we have three wonderful children.
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Artist bio
https://www.bethannmoran.com/
@pasmeche on instagram
I work from namely from direct observation, meaning I stand within or before my subject. It is challenging taking large canvases on site into the landscape but I work this way to experience the subject first hand. Sometimes a larger painting will take two weeks or more and sometimes I need to return to the same spot the following year to finish. Typically, I also bring the painting into the studio and continue to work on it from memory. The experience of the natural world is always woven into the work I am attempting to make. I am constantly balancing what the brush work expresses, my imagination and my perception of the subject. Sometimes while painting, language leaves me. Sometimes I feel like I disappear. Eventually a mosquito will bite me or the bitter cold is too much and I return. When the painting is complete the viewer can re-see, re-experience what I saw; and then be drawn repeatedly into a contemplation of everything within the painting and within themselves. My hope is that the paintings will resonate with people and in some way will help them deepen their appreciation for the natural world and assists them on their path toward joy.
My work has garnered awards and is held in private, corporate and public collections. My paintings have been exhibited in regional, national exhibitions including plein air events, galleries and museums. I was awarded a Hudson River Fellowship/ Grand Central Atelier in 2014 and a La Napoule artist residency in France in 2016. I have painted during our families travels to Scotland and had the privilege to do master copy works at the National Gallery Scotland, National Gallery London. My work is represented by Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, Wi and Edgewood Orchard Gallery, Door County, Wi. I earned a BA from St. Norbert College and an MFA from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where I was mentored by John Colt and Tom Uttech among others. I enjoyed a long teaching career and have taught at University Wisconsin Milwaukee, University Wisconsin Whitewater, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY, among others and I continue to enjoy teaching workshops.
I am married to the poet Patrick J. Moran and we have three wonderful children.