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My next guest developed a unique strategy with a compelling urge to capture the attention of everyone viewing his paintings. He astutely notes that “The world around us offers an absolutely incredible amount of visual information that we simply allow ourselves to tune out in the overload.” His goal with each painting is to capture that moment and cause the viewer to pause and take in the world of details and colors that are there but seldom noticed. Each painting he creates becomes an entire landscape made up of seemingly plain, everyday moments. Having graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor of Fine Art, the primary tools he landed on to apply his trade are watercolor brushes and airbrush as he has found no other combination of tools that can produce the range of effects that these tools can. The ability to create everything from seamless washes to razor sharp details allows him to push the realism in all of his work. Having been featured in countless publications and magazines, he now features his work through numerous social media platforms with a loyal and growing audience who follow his amazing work and regular live streams.   Steve's Instagram Here Steves Facebook here Steves Website Here

My next guest came to Australia from South Africa with his family in 2003. A self-taught commercial artist who has been airbrushing since he was 13, he has an extensive portfolio of 35 years of airbrushed and mixed-media artwork, from illustrative and graphic artwork for ad agencies and print-ready artwork to countless themed restaurants and shopping centres and detailed up-market mural work.  Most of his work over the last 18 years is creating hand painted artwork on amazing modern drag cars, old classic hot rods, custom bikes as well as larger vehicles and boats  The discipline of fine graphic and detailed mixed-media illustration artistry practiced in his first 20 years of experience is the cornerstone to his award-winning, highly detailed, commercial automotive and mural work.Since being in Australia, he has won countless automotive airbrush Best Paint and Themed awards for Best Show Cars & Choppers and his work has been on front covers and centre-folds of most of the top auto magazines. Please welcome to the show – Mr Adrian Marchio

I first met my next guest in the city of Snohomish, Washington State in 2008 and quickly learned he one of the most generous, talented and humble artists I'd ever met.  A creative airbrush illustrator artist with multiple specialty areas who produces incredibly creative work.   Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, this multimedia artist made his way to California to master as many possible techniques to improve the quality of his work to the point that today has perfected a unique style between airbrushing and digital illustration art.    Today, Gerald runs “Gerald Mendez Art Studio” based in Chino, California, from where he produces numerous designs and illustrations for clients such as The Walt Disney Company, The Disney Store, DreamWorks and Wacom, just to mention a few.    In addition Gerald Mendez is the designer of the popular airbrush stencils “Texture FX” series among others templates created for Artool. Gerald is recognised worldwide as a leading professional airbrush and digital artist whose inspiration is reflected in painting custom Harley Davidson motorcycles and stylised Fantasy Art Illustrations. GERALDS INSTAGRAM HERE VISUAL TALKING Be sure to follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/visualtalkingpodcast/ Be sure to join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VisualTalkingPodcast

Dennis Mathewson was born in Las Vegas but calls Hawaii home. He’s been a professional artist since the age of fifteen; Painting and creating from his passion of what he sees in his mind and what life surrounds him in his island lifestyle. His work is a culmination of diversity derived from years of vast experience  In addition to being an acclaimed artist in the fine arts, his skills include traditional painting, wood carving, metal grinding, airbrushing and faux finishes. A master refinisher has decades of experience in award-winning motorcycle, automotive and industrial custom painting.  He successfully owned and operated his diversified commercial art studio in Honolulu for over 35 years and is considered one of the worlds “top guns” in the custom automotive painting industry.  In this time he was a trailblazer and entrepreneur; developing, designing and releasing many products for companies such as Alsa Paints finishes and Iwata Airbrushes and spray equipment.    Today he keeps busy primarily focused on supplying the many galleries with his highly demanded fine art paintings and special finish pieces  

Lorenzo shares his wins, his lessons and his challenges in this conversation about his artistic journey. I talk to Lorenzo about his beginning his career as an illustrator and a graphic designer for advertising agencies and small publishers in Italy and then how he soon realised that painting was his true calling. We learn about why in 1997 he made the move to the USA and how public learned very quickly to recognise his style. As his covers started to appear in Australia, South America and Eastern Europe, In his own words, the "real big one" happened in 2000 when his big break came.  His complete work has been published in five different books, each a specialised collection and as an artist & publisher he has completed 6, yes count them, 6 successful kickstarter campaigns for different creative projects with his art!

Today we speak with Justin about his experiences in the film industry and his attitudes and philosophies around  being a Visual Artist.  As a creative that has been at the forefront of the Australian horror and science fiction film industry for many years as the founder and owner of special effects company Wicked of Oz Studios and with over fifteen years’ experience as a top Special Effects Makeup Designer, Art Director and Production Designer,  writer, director and producer! Listen now as we learn some of the lessons and look into the cinematic mind of Justin Dix PLEASE NOTE: The internet connection while recording this caused some audio issues on this episode. They have been cleaned and restored as best possible and sounds great for 98% but just wanted to give a heads up. The conversation in this episode was too good not to post.  Thank you for understanding

Rodrick [Rod] Fuchs has been a Professional freelance artist has been an increasingly popular and sought-after choice for original, custom artwork since emerging onto the art scene in Tennessee more than 18 years ago. From the very beginning, Rod’s unique vision, style and designs garnered numerous awards, acclaim, and industry recognition.  His work is readily available and distributed internationally by various local and international retailers (currently including AutoZone, Wal-Mart,  and adorns everything from decals & t-shirts, to puzzles, beach towels and posters   Currently located in Alberta, Canada, and partnered with his wife Cherie, they have proudly achieved a lengthy and noteworthy client list that includes: MTV, CMT, Harrah’s, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The University of Tennessee, Endless Games and Lethal Threat Designs  His work is regularly featured in national and international publications and in recent years, art Instruction has also become a huge passion for him having taught sold out workshops in several countries around the world

For five decades, Michael Warshall has been at the top of his game. He is a photographer, businessman, entrepreneur, disruptor and a lifelong student; always knowing there is more to learn.  Through his many ventures, projects and businesses has always been synonymous with photographic and business excellence. Join us for a fun, candid, educational and inspirational discussion with Michael. Emotion Wedding Photography Michael Warshall Picturemaker Michaels Instagram here  

Todays episode is a fun and candid discussion with an amazing artist who is incredibly talented, generous, humble and hard working.  Join us as we discuss his experiences and thoughts on working with some of the biggest licenses in the pop culture art world, and how even the biggest and best artists and still fell like they're waiting to "make it". Our guest today is an absolute pop -culture art legend!  He has been illustrating Star Wars artwork for Disney and Lucasfilm and Star Trek artwork for CBS Studios for almost quarter of a Century. He has also completed stunning artwork under license for properties including but certainly not limited to companies such as Netflix, Lucasfilm, Marvel Comics' &  DC Comics Joe can be found and supported at: www.joecorroney.com Joe's Patreon www.patreon.com/joecorroney Joe's Instragram instagram.com/joecorroney Visual Talking with Daniel Power Episode 3 - Joe Coronney

Todays episode is a fun and candid discussion with an amazing artist who is incredibly talented, sweet,  thoughtful and hard working.  Join us as we discuss her experiences and thoughts on professional cycling,  art with meaning,   painting Royalty and not being able to teach or travel in a pandemic. We also talk about clogs and tulips! Marissa Oosterlee is a successful, multi award winning international artist from the Netherlands. She has acquired worldwide attention and recognition with her hyper realistic paintings and is a world renowned oil painter and airbrush artist. Marissa can be found at: www.marissaoosterlee.com www.foxystudio.com Be sure to follow Marissa on Instagram Here Visual Talking with Daniel Power Episode 2 - Marissa Oosterlee