Audio On Visual: Podcasting Visual Arts

Episode 6 features Edmonton based Illustrator and artist Crystal Driedger. We met on a Saturday in January at Crystal’s studio.

Our chat ranged from Crystal’s start as a graphic designer and illustrator, the transition to fine art, her carving & painting, to her work at the Royal Alberta Museum (both old and new)

“Ancient Carbonate” Mural by Crystal Driedger at the Royal Alberta Museum. Used with permission, “Ancient Carbonate” Mural by Crystal Driedger in progress. Used with permission, Commission by Crystal Driedger for a Dremel social media campaign. Used with permission.
Commission by Crystal Driedger for a Dremel social media campaign. Used with permission.
Ornaments by Crystal Driedger. Used with permission. “Three Muskateers” by Crystal Driedger. User with permission.

You can find out more about Crystal on her website crystaldriedger.com

Instagram: instagram.com/crystaldriedger

Twitter: @crystaldriedger

Facebook: facebook.com/crystaldriedgerillustration

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Episode 3 features Edmonton based artist and Illustrator Jason Blower. We met in Jason’s second floor garage studio on a Monday in May.

Our chat ranged from his background in education, developing his style & palette. digital art, being a full time artist and pricing work and the importance of finding a story to tell in each piece.

World Of Science © Jason Blower Acrylic on panel Used with permission.

Pet commision © Jason Blower Acrylic on panel Used with permission.

Edmonton International Airport © Jason Blower Acrylic on panel Used with permission.

Edmonton Skyline Mural at Edmonton Economic Development Edmonton International Airport © Jason Blower Acrylic on panel Used with permission.

You can find out more about Jason on his website www.jasonblower.com or check his webcomic Wild Springs mentioned on the podcast .

twitter.com/jason_blower

facebook.com/JasonBlowerIllustration

instagram.com/jasonblower

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Our first episode features Edmonton painter Jori Warren. I sat down with Jori in her kitchen on an unreasonably cold April morning.

We had a wide ranging chat with topics including her background as a set and prop designer, her love of finding “wow” in everyday items, the challenges of being a self taught artist, current projects, social media and the family events that changed her life and made her take up painting full time.

Life’s A Bowl © Jori Warren 40×40′′ 101x101cm Acrylic on Canvas Used with permission

Jori produces work in great detail, yet at a large scale and it really does have that wow factor. We spoke about her recent currency series and her upcoming car series.

Canada $150 (left) and Pocket Change( right) © Jori Warren 32×60′′ 170x152cm Acrylic on canvas. Used with permission

Hidden Treasure © Jori Warren 67×46′′ 170x116cm Acrylic on canvas. Used with permission

As you’ll hear in the interview, Jori is represented in Edmonton at Udell Xhibitions and you can check out all of her work on her website joriginals.ca.

As you’ll hear in the interview she’s also very active on social media so be sure to check her out.

twitter.com/joriginals1
facebook.com/joriginals1
instagram.com/joriginals1

I hope you enjoy our first episode.

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Episode 5 features Edmonton based metal artist and sculptor Slavo Cech. We met at Slavo’s studio & shop in Edmonton in the first week of June.

Our chat ranged from Slavo’s start making Christmas decorations, to his architectural metal work, his fine art metal sculpture, to his brush with royalty, both Hockey & British.

Bison at sunset. © Slavo Cech Used with permission.

Copper Heart. Steel & Copper © Slavo Cech Used with permission.

Various small pieces © Slavo Cech Used with permission.

Horse © Slavo Cech Used with permission.

Abstract © Slavo Cech Used with permission.

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, HRH Prince Edward, Slavo Cech with Bison presentation piece © Slavo Cech Used with permission.

You can find out more about Slavo on his website metalurges.ca

Twitter: @slav_metalurges

Facebook: facebook.com/Slavo-Cech-for-metal-urges

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Episode 4 features Edmonton based artist and curator Mariam Qureshi We met at Mariam’s Lotus Gallery in Edmonton in late May.

Our chat ranged from her formative years in Pakistan, her drive to create a space for up and coming artists and her love of supporting local.

Imagined Paris © Mariam Qureshi Oil on canvas Used with permission.

Allure © Mariam Qureshi Oil on canvas Used with permission.

Snow City © Mariam Qureshi Oil on canvas Used with permission.

Burst of Thoughts © Mariam Qureshi Oil on canvas Used with permission.

You can find out more about Mariam on her website gallerymariamqureshi.com or check out Lotus Gallery.

@LotusArtgallery

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