
Where Professional Artists Bare All
What I would have done to have had the chance to pick the brain of just one of the world's greatest painters when I was learning to paint and trying to navigate the mysterious and intimidating world of art. Well, it's never too late. On this podcast brains are everywhere and you can hear (and watch) me pick them all. Don't miss an episode of inspirational, informative and and entertaining conversation with me, Jeff Hein, and the world's best.
Episodes

Monday Apr 24, 2023
FRANCISCO PADILLA UNDRAPED with Dr. Micah Christensen (VIDEO)
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
https://micahchristensen.com
Instagram - @beardedroman
Micah Christensen | MFDA, PhD
Micah is a scholar of European, Asian, and American fine art, porcelain, and decorative objects. He earned his doctorate in the History of Art from University College London, where he travelled throughout Spain, Italy, France, and United Kingdom to study how artists were trained in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He received his Masters in Fine Art from Sotheby’s Institute (London). There he worked with the founder of the Antiques Home Roadshow and other experts in the London auction world. Micah has lectured extensively, including at the British Library. He is currently a partner at Anthony’s Fine Art & Antiques (Salt Lake City) and a Board Member of the Springville Museum of Art. He regularly lectures, writes, and consults with public institutions and private collectors. He is a co-author of the “Dictionary of Utah Fine Artists”. Micah currently sits on the Advisory Board of PleinAir Magazine.
Anthony’s Antiques and Fine Art
401 E 200 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801)328-2231
Website: Anthonysfineart.com

Monday Apr 24, 2023
FRANCISCO PRADILLA UNDRAPED, with Dr. Micah Christensen (AUDIO)
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
https://micahchristensen.com
Instagram - @beardedroman
Micah Christensen | MFDA, PhD
Micah is a scholar of European, Asian, and American fine art, porcelain, and decorative objects. He earned his doctorate in the History of Art from University College London, where he travelled throughout Spain, Italy, France, and United Kingdom to study how artists were trained in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He received his Masters in Fine Art from Sotheby’s Institute (London). There he worked with the founder of the Antiques Home Roadshow and other experts in the London auction world. Micah has lectured extensively, including at the British Library. He is currently a partner at Anthony’s Fine Art & Antiques (Salt Lake City) and a Board Member of the Springville Museum of Art. He regularly lectures, writes, and consults with public institutions and private collectors. He is a co-author of the “Dictionary of Utah Fine Artists”. Micah currently sits on the Advisory Board of PleinAir Magazine.
Anthony’s Antiques and Fine Art
401 E 200 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801)328-2231
Website: Anthonysfineart.com

Monday Apr 17, 2023
KAREN OFFUTT UNDRAPED (AUDIO)
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
https://karenoffutt.com/about
INSTAGRAM: @KARENOFFUTT
Karen Offutt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas by a creative family who encouraged her to explore her artistic talent from an early age. Her father was an artist and her mother is a designer and owner of a needlepoint company. Throughout her formative years, Karen excelled in art classes and participated in several art exhibits. As a young adult she sought a more serious outlet for her talent. Not finding the ultimate education for the type of realism she sought, Karen found art related jobs to keep her motivated. Learning to paint with oils was her goal and found that opportunity Austin Fine Arts Classes where she learned a more classical approach.
From there, she attended workshops from nationally re-nowned artists and from there began to find her own path in her creative journey.
From her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. The inspiration of her preferred subject matter comes ultimately from the figure. "I have always loved painting people whether in natural surroundings or in a more staged setting." “As and artist, I am very aware of my environment which invites me to be a constant observer. I see potential in everything and my emotional reaction guides me to the specific inspiration. There are different aspects to my painting, for example technical skill, creative freedom and emotional truth. My goal is to create work that guides all these elements in a direction that moves me."

Monday Apr 17, 2023
KAREN OFFUTT UNDRAPED (VIDEO)
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
https://karenoffutt.com/about
INSTAGRAM: @KARENOFFUTT
Karen Offutt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas by a creative family who encouraged her to explore her artistic talent from an early age. Her father was an artist and her mother is a designer and owner of a needlepoint company. Throughout her formative years, Karen excelled in art classes and participated in several art exhibits. As a young adult she sought a more serious outlet for her talent. Not finding the ultimate education for the type of realism she sought, Karen found art related jobs to keep her motivated. Learning to paint with oils was her goal and found that opportunity Austin Fine Arts Classes where she learned a more classical approach.
From there, she attended workshops from nationally re-nowned artists and from there began to find her own path in her creative journey.
From her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. The inspiration of her preferred subject matter comes ultimately from the figure. "I have always loved painting people whether in natural surroundings or in a more staged setting." “As and artist, I am very aware of my environment which invites me to be a constant observer. I see potential in everything and my emotional reaction guides me to the specific inspiration. There are different aspects to my painting, for example technical skill, creative freedom and emotional truth. My goal is to create work that guides all these elements in a direction that moves me."

Monday Apr 10, 2023
JUSTIN WOOD UNDRAPED (VIDEO)
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
https://www.justinwoodart.com
JUSTIN WOOD (1982) is a painter from Doylestown, Pennsylvania interested in traditional techniques and genres. At a young age, he began drawing frequently and was introduced to painting in high school. Justin attended Syracuse University where he studied illustration under respected illustrators Murray Tinkleman and John Thompson. While at Syracuse he took figure drawing with figurative artist Jerome Witkin. In this class, Justin became more familiar with the history of classical painting and the importance of drawing and painting from life. This experience redirected his focus to the fine arts. Upon graduating, he joined Jacob Collins at the Water Street Atelier/ Grand Central Academy of Art in New York City where he studied full time for five years and served as Jacob's studio assistant. After completing his studies, Justin became an instructor of cast drawing and painting at the Grand Central Academy. Justin paints still lifes, portraits, and nudes all from direct observation at his studio in New York.

Sunday Apr 09, 2023
JUSTIN WOOD UNDRAPED (AUDIO)
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
https://www.justinwoodart.com
JUSTIN WOOD (1982) is a painter from Doylestown, Pennsylvania interested in traditional techniques and genres. At a young age, he began drawing frequently and was introduced to painting in high school. Justin attended Syracuse University where he studied illustration under respected illustrators Murray Tinkleman and John Thompson. While at Syracuse he took figure drawing with figurative artist Jerome Witkin. In this class, Justin became more familiar with the history of classical painting and the importance of drawing and painting from life. This experience redirected his focus to the fine arts. Upon graduating, he joined Jacob Collins at the Water Street Atelier/ Grand Central Academy of Art in New York City where he studied full time for five years and served as Jacob's studio assistant. After completing his studies, Justin became an instructor of cast drawing and painting at the Grand Central Academy. Justin paints still lifes, portraits, and nudes all from direct observation at his studio in New York.

Monday Apr 03, 2023
Host JEFF HEIN interviewed on ”THE CREATIVE ENDEAVOUR”
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Guest (Me)
https://www.jeffhein.com
https://heinatelier.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_art/
https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_studio/
See the video version of this podcast at:
https://www.patreon.com/AndrewTischlerArtist
Or learn more about Andrew at:
https://www.andrewtischler.com

Monday Mar 27, 2023
DANIEL KEYS UNDRAPED (AUDIO)
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
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 27, 2023
DANIEL KEYS UNDRAPED (VIDEO)
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
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
THOMAS CIAN UNDRAPED (AUDIO)
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.