Interview with Painter James André

“From that point on I gave up caring about what everybody else was doing and focused on my art. That’s my drive, to prove to myself that I can be a successful living artist.” Originally from South Carolina, Denver-based painter James André has been a full-time artist for over 5 years. At 25 he decided to follow his dream and dedicate himself to his art. In our conversation, James shares how he knew he was ready to go full time, his biggest challenge as an artist + how he structures his time.

Interview with Painters Lindz and Lamb

Married artists Lindz and Lamb play off of each other’s strengths to keep moving forward in their business + marriage. They also understand that their long-term success depends not only on themselves, but also on the collective strength of their community. In our conversation, Lindz and Lamb share why reinvesting profits into your art pays dividends, how no artist gets to where they are entirely on their own + what key factor is imperative for surviving as an artist.

Artist Showcase: Painters Lindz and Lamb

Artwork provided by the artist. NAME: Lindz and LambOCCUPATIONS: Muralist, Painter, Printmaker LOCATION: Denver, Colorado, USAART: lindzandlamb.com/ | Instagram @lindzandlamb

Interview with Painter Dawn Gerety

Tucked away in a small mountain town in Alaska you’ll find painter Dawn Gerety who successfully transitioned from a 25-year career in graphic design into painting full time. In our conversation, Dawn shares the steps she took to create her new art career, how living in the right location can help you mentally thrive and why you sometimes have to do the work yourself to get the results you want.

Artist Showcase: Painter Dawn Gerety

Artwork provided by the artist unless otherwise noted. NAME: Dawn GeretyOCCUPATIONS: Muralist, Painter LOCATION: Girdwood, Alaska, United StatesART: artseriously.com | Instagram @dawngeretyart

Interview with Tattooer, Painter + Woodworker Scott Santee, Golden, Colorado

After establishing himself as a sought-after tattoo artist and fine art painter in Columbus, Ohio, Scott Santee took a leap of faith and moved to Golden, Colorado. A self-taught artist, Scott’s always improving his tattooing + fine art skills through a never-ending process of trial and error. In our conversation Scott shares how being associated with the right local community can quickly grow your fan base and why using better quality paints, tools + materials matter.

Interview with Painter + Muralist James Temte

On an unusually hot summer day in Anchorage, Alaska, we met up with abstract painter + muralist James Temte who told us it was his experience with art that helped him become proud of his Northern Cheyenne ancestry. He also learned that living a balanced and healthy lifestyle helps him produce his best possible work and that community involvement can help your name rise to the top for grants and other opportunities. Read on to learn more.