The Ten Frame

062 - Courtney C. Trowman (aka - C.C.Bella) is a Savannah-based Artist and Therapeutic Art Life Coach

Kevin and I have a warm and spirited conversation with Courtney C. Trowman, an artist living in Savannah, GA. Courtney gives us a glimpse into her previous life as a world-traveling modern dancer and teaches us about her motivations and artistic process. We take some slight detours into collecting trash as inspiration, pairing wine with art, and maybe an ostrich farm... 

061 - Joe Bush is a fine artist, art collector, and facilitator of art sales in Savannah, Georgia

Although he originally hails from St. Louis, Joe Bush moved to Savannah in 2000 to begin fine arts studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design.  After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004, Joe remained in his adopted home and continued his exploration of mixed media with an emphasis on photography.   His recent work is an investigation of Savannah and the people and places that make up the fabric of the storied city.  Bush currently lives in Savannah Georgia after spending a decade in Santa Monica with his partner Stephen Stanley.

060 - Fatemeh Hosseini - is an Iranian-born visual artist living and working in Savannah, GA

Kevin and Kelly have a conversation with the artist Fatemeh Hosseini. Fatemeh was educated as an artist in Iran, emigrated to the United States in 2015, and participated in the recent exhibition Here and There at the Gutstein Gallery.  They discuss her love for landscape painting, a search for inner peace, and the extra-inspirational work of Andrew Wyeth!

059 Sara Rabinowitz - Sara is a Savannah-based visual artist, a professor in the fibers department at SCAD and participated in the recent exhibition "Here and There".

Kevin and Kelly have a fantastic conversation with fibers artist Sara Rabinowitz. They travel with her (figuratively) from New York to New Orleans and on to Chicago where Sara spent her formative years living and working in the art scene. The discussion delves into quilt-making, sequins, and then... The Machine! (correction to her comment about creating with PVA - the material is PET)

058 - Isabella Covert is an artist and graduate student at the Savannah College of Art and Design and participated in the exhibition "Here and There" at the Gutstein Gallery.

Kelly and Kevin have an insightful conversation with artist Isabella Covert. Isabella is currently in the graduate painting program at SCAD, and exploring a body of work concerning abortion and women's reproductive rights, which was part of the recent exhibition "Here and There" at the Gutstein Gallery. They discuss her painting, sculpture, and performance work, including a fake health clinic lemonade stand!

057 - Heather Szatmary is an artist blending technology into her work, which is part of the exhibition "Here and There" currently on view at the Gutstein Gallery in Savannah.

Kevin and Heather met at Bululu Studios in Savannah, Georgia to talk about her current body of work. Heather typically uses Maya to generate 3D wire-framed forms, and then later references these forms to create acrylic-based, wall-mounted images. Stay up to date with Heather by following her on Instagram at Heather.Szatmary. Produced by Kelly Thompson @Kellykthompsonart and Kevin Kirkwood @kevinwillpaint 

056 - Alana Bigos is a multi-media artist, recent SCAD BFA graduate and her work is on view at the Gutstein Gallery in the show here and There"

Kelly and Kevin sit down with Alana Bigos at Bululu Studios and talk about her recent jump into the professional art world after school, blending painting and fiber work, and connecting with her family roots through her crocheted picture frames!

055 - Sherah Rosen is a painter, recent MFA Graduate and participant in the current Gutstein Gallery Exhibition "Here and There"

Kelly and Kevin have a great conversation with their friend and fellow artist Sherah Rosen. They follow Sherah's journey through her extensive arts higher-ed background, world traveling to far-off residencies, and a bright future full of Yesssss!!

054 - Navin June Norling is an artist and arts educator living in Atlanta, and currently prticipating in the exhibition "Here and There". at the Gutstein Gallery in Savannah

Kelly and Kevin have a high-energy conversation with creator and arts educator Navin Norling! Navin has traveled extensively in the States and has recently moved from New York back south to Atlanta. The conversation goes deep into his practice of creating multi-media sculptures, his work at the Gutstein Gallery show, and. piles of pillow guns...

053 - Parker Stewart is a Savannah - Based photographer and participant in the exhibition "Here and There" at the Gutstein Gallery

Kevin and Kelly visit with photographer/artist Parker Stewart in his studio here in Savannah. They get a first-hand look at his current body of beautiful large-scale black-and-white prints and learn about his journey and love for documenting his surroundings. His ethereal images evoke an energetic and almost spiritual south, and his expeditions to capture them are filled with chance meetings and maybe a snake-filled pond!