The Artist Stoop: Alan Simonton

Alan Simonton Show Notes

Alan Simonton, a real estate agent turned artist, shares his journey and passion for art. He discusses the importance of names and the challenges of being recognized as an artist. Alan also talks about his exploration of different art styles, including abstract and figurative art. He shares his experiences at art fairs and the emotional connections his art has made with viewers. Alan emphasizes the importance of intuition and emotion in his artwork and his desire to continue growing as an artist. In this conversation, Alan Simonton and Jillian Zepeda discuss their experiences as artists and the mediums they work with. They talk about the importance of understanding perspective and rendering in art, as well as the impact of light and shadow in creating depth and realism. They also share their experiences with commissions and the challenges and rewards of creating art for others. Alan and Jillian discuss their preferred mediums, including gouache, oil paints, and raw canvas. They also provide information on where to find their artwork and how to contact them.

Website: https://asimontongallery.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alansimontonarts/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:07 The Importance of Names and Recognition

06:10 Exploring Abstract and Figurative Art

11:13 Creating Emotional Connections Through Art

14:16 The Power of Intuition and Emotion in Art

23:19 Continued Growth as an Artist

26:42 Introduction and Background

27:18 Mastering Perspective and Rendering in Art

28:34 The Impact of Light and Shadow in Art

29:33 The Challenges and Rewards of Commissions

38:10 Exploring Different Artistic Mediums

47:09 Where to Find Alan Simonton's Artwork

50:44 Where to Find Jillian Zepeda's Artwork

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