In this episode, Maryann and Jessica share their favorite tools. This, of course, leads them all over the place. They talk about fear of painting, easing back into painting after a break, and the power of play! The images they discuss can be found at this website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/tools%3A-our-favoritesImage 1: Palette knives - the best and most versatile toolImage 2: Jessica's safety brushImage 3: A photo of Jessica's sister-in-law's gallery wall that includes her magenta snowy landscape painting Image 4: Jessica's collection of oversized brushesAdditionally they talk about an artist, Jane Davies, who creates improvisational drawings, and another artist, Cai Guo-Qiang, who "paints" with gunpowder.Lastly, you can hear tea mugs in the background on this episode, if you listen carefully. Sometimes Maryann and Jessica drink tea before and during a recording. Usually they drink silently but, alas, not in this episode. You'll also hear a dog noise in the check-in at the end. Real life is noisy!Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

This episode is all about painting from life versus painting from photographs. Maryann and Jessica discuss pros and cons for each and encourage a both/and attitude. Paint something - from life or photos, just paint!Since this episode was recorded Maryann won best in show with her painting of the poloroid with crazy light. Yay Maryann! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/painting-from-life-vs-photosImage 1 - Jessica's sunset photoImage 2 - Jessica's sunset paintingImage 3 - Maryann's poloroid with crazy lightingImage 4 - Maryann's painting of the poloroidFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode Maryann and Jessica rave about a recent art retreat they attended in southern France. They talk about the overwhelming amount of courses and online content for artists and how to choose which ones are a good fit for you. Enjoy!!(Side note: At one point Jessica uses the phrase "earliest art memories" and she meant to say "earliest money memories" and now it will drive her crazy forever that this mistake is out in the world. It happens at 11 minutes 22 seconds if you want to listen and imagine her saying the correct words.)You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/artist-retreats%2C-workshops%2C-and-online-learningImage 1 - Group photo from our retreat Image 2 - Selfie from the airport in Paris Image 3 - One of Maryann's paintings from the retreat  Image 4 - One of Jessica's paintings from the retreat  Special shoutout to Perigord Retreats and Richard Claremont for hosting the incredible retreat that Jessica and Maryann cannot stop raving about in this episode. Worth every penny! Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode Jessica and Maryann talk all about art shows, how to write an artist statement, and how to find shows to enter. They have tips and give examples from their own experiences. They mostly stay on topic this week! Amazing. They gave themselves homework but they promptly forgot to do it. BUT! Since they recorded this episode they both got a piece in a local juried show. Fun! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/art-shows-%26-artist-statementsImage 1 - Maryann's watercolor portrait 1 Image 2 - Maryann's watercolor portrait 2Image 3 - Jessica's intuitive abstract landscapeImage 4 - Maryann's still life that was in a juried showImage 5 - Jessica's still life that was in the same juried showFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk all about sketchbooks. They cover their avoidance of sketchbooks, their reluctant attempt to get in the habit of using them, and eventually their understanding of how they can be helpful in supporting their painting practice. With the usual tangents along the way. Enjoy!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/sketchbooksImage 1 - Frida Kahlo sketchbook - coverImage 2 - Frida Kahlo sketchbook- inside spreadImage 3 - Example of Jessica's 3-color sketches with marker Image 4 - Picasso - sketchImage 5 - Picasso - paintingImage 6 - Maryann's sketchbook - coverImage 7 - Maryann's sketchbook - inside spreadImage 8 - Jessica's painting that is mentioned in the check-in Here’s a link to a documentary about Basquiat:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUsy5RObL2UFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about how their moods influence them and what they do when they are avoiding painting. They talk about sleep, snacks, and exercise. They have tips for how to get unstuck if you’re in an avoidant mood. They also go on side tangents, as usual. One long tangent is about instagram where they tease a future episode! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/mood-%26-avoiding-paintingHere’s a link to the YouTube video that Maryann talks about: Andrew Scott reads “DO” by Sol LeWitt  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTGvbhqWoFIFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about how to finish a painting. They talk about the struggle to know when a painting is done. How many unfinished paintings they have that are stuck in the messy middle (it's a lot). And they get into a side conversation about how to know when you're evolving as an artist and when you're jumping to something new to avoid building your skills. Deep stuff! Enjoy!!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/how-to-finish-a-paintingImage 1 - Jessica's abstract autumn landscapeImage 2 - Maryann's self-portraitImage 3 - Landscape by the color-blind classmate of Maryann'sImage 4 - Inspirational quote from David BowieHere's a video of an interview with the lead singer of the Idles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQG7g8vr_KY&t=4sFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

Maryann and Jessica talk about the awkward and sometimes ugly middle stage of a painting. They talk about how you can feel stuck when you get to the middle of a painting and how to keep working. They go on a long tangent about their preferred color palettes. Don't forget to listen to the end when they check in about what they've been working on!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/the-messy-middleImage 1 - Big Magic - The amazing and epic book by Elizabeth Gilbert. Read it!Image 2 - Tubes of paint showing Maryann's color paletteImage 3 - Jessica's abstract landscape painting Image 4 - Maryann's Exit Sign painting - starting pointImage 5 - Maryann's Exit Sign painting - underpaintingImage 6 - Inspirational quote on a teabagFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

Maryann and Jessica talk about how to start a painting. They each talk about their process in beginning a new piece. They go on tangents - as usual - but mostly this episode is about trusting yourself and building your own painting process. Enjoy!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/how-to-start-a-paintingImage 1 - Jessica's underpainting with magenta and yellowImage 2 - Jessica's finished paintingImage 3 - Maryann's farm painting - closeup of the skyImage 4 - Maryann's farm painting - closeup of the sky after being painted overFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

In this episode Jessica and Maryann break down common artist stereotypes. They admit that some stereotypes apply to them, and others do not! Are all artists flaky and disorganized? Do they all wear black a lot? Listen to find out!Side tangents include a story about why Jessica hates zoom. They talk about the enneagram and plan a future episode about the enneagram and the zodiac.  You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/artist-stereotypesFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

Maryann and Jessica talk about their experiences in art school. They dive into what made them study art in college and post-college.  They talk about surviving harsh critiques and whether a graduate degree is a good investment.  There's even an explanation of submitting a portfolio on slides. (!) (Look it up if you're under 40)You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/art-educationImage 1 - A selfie of Maryann and Jessica on a slide!Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

Maryann and Jessica talk about their early art memories and what they remember about creating art as kids, and what made them pursue art as adults. You can find an episode summary and images on the following website: https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/early-artistic-lifeImage 1 - Maryann's Preschool PaintingImage 2 - Jessica's Amazing Dragon Image 3 - Monet's Wisteria Image 4 - Van Gogh's House at AuversImage 5 - Degas' Portrait de FamilleFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

This is a short welcome episode to introduce you to Artists in Conversation. Get to know our voices, why we started the podcast, and what we hope you'll get out of it! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/welcome-episodeFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!