podcast - Suggested Donation

Tony Curanaj

Suggested Donation is a podcast devoted to the arts in all forms. Hosted by two contemporary painters, Tony Curanaj and Edward Minoff, the conversations provide an insight into the creative mind. By speaking with both traditional and non-traditional artists and craftsmen, curators and restorers, we create a dialog through which we discover common ground across disciplines and spaces united by a love of and deep devotion to skill.

  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Episode 74: Simon Liu

    Tony and Ted hang out with legendary painting support craftsman and guru Simon Liu. When it comes to stretched canvas, there is only one person to talk to. We are grateful to Simon for sitting down and recording with us. Simon set us straight on how to properly stretch a canvas and talked shop about all fine painting supports. He backs all of this information up with unassailable logic built on a foundation of a few variables. Super fun conversation - we learned a lot and hope you will too.

    18 December 2024, 5:47 am
  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    Episode 73: Greg 'CRAOLA' Simkins

    The Suggested Donation Podcast is back with all-new episodes! Our first guest is the incredibly talented artist Greg "Craola" Simkins. In this episode, we discuss Greg’s early influences and inspirations, including his experiences in the Southern California graffiti scene. He also shares insights into his creative process, which enables him to produce amazing paintings. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this fantastic episode! Thanks to Trekell Art Supplies for the support.


    https://gregsimkinsart.com

    https://www.trekell.com

    4 December 2024, 5:06 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Episode 72: Christopher Gallego

    In collaboration with UNC Asheville’s 15th Annual Drawing Discourse, we sat down with the great artist, Christopher Gallego. We had a wide ranging conversation that centered on but not limited to drawing. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and generous with sharing his ideas and experience. We are excited to share this episode with you all.  Thanks to Chris, UNC Asheville, and Tamie Beldue! We hope you enjoy it!

    4 April 2024, 2:20 pm
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Episode 71: Patricia Watwood

    We sit down with our dear friend, Artist, and Author Patricia Watwood and chat about her excellent new book, “ The Path Of Drawing. Lessons for Everyday Creativity and Mindfulness”. The book Introduces a practice to enhance mental and spiritual well-being to enrich one’s life through drawing and creativity. A beautiful and thoughtful book and we enjoyed talking to Patty about it.

    13 April 2023, 4:16 pm
  • 1 hour 55 minutes
    Episode 70: Robert Bodem

    Suggested Donation is back with celebrated sculptor and Athens Sculpture Atelier Director Robert Bodem. We discuss Rob’s approach, called “Drawing in Space” which he developed as the Director of Sculpture at the Florence Academy of Art and has continued to refine in Athens. He has a book coming soon that covers his approach for anyone unable to study in person with him. Rob discusses his journey from abstract to figurative sculptor and how this informed his process and perspective on working from life from the figure. Rob is a great friend and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

    16 February 2023, 5:08 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 69: Sigal Tsabari

    In collaboration with UNC Asheville’s 14th Annual Drawing Discourse, we recorded with Israeli artist Sigal Tsabari. While our conversation focused on drawing, Sigal has a profound way of thinking and talking about art in general that we are excited to share. Thanks to Sigal, UNC Asheville, and Tamie Beldue! We hope you enjoy it!

    http://www.sigaltsabari.com

    https://aah.unca.edu/exhibitions/drawing-discourse/14th-annual

    Integrated Growth, 2017, oil and pencil on paper, 106X107 cm

    Gravity, 2009, pencil on paper, 70x52 cm

    Internal Transparency, Pencil, charcoal and pastel on paper, 2021-2022, 70X70

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    I Drew Myself a Field, 2020, Pencil on Paper, 76X56

    23 January 2023, 4:39 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Episode 68: Carl Dobsky

    The Suggested Donation crew sits down and has a lively chat with the talented California-based narrative artist and friend Carl Dobsky about his work. Definitely a fun one for us. Thanks to the fine folks at Trekell Artist Supply for the support as always. https://www.trekell.com

    7 September 2022, 4:19 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Episode 67: Jay Newman

    Suggested Donation is back with another sizzling hot podcast. We recorded with Jay Newman, the author of the recently released and highly acclaimed thriller Undermoney, which looks at the intersection of finance, military, and politics. Art is peppered throughout his book and we discuss the role that money plays in the art world and the role that art plays for its collectors. Jay, having spent a career in finance before beginning his first book, has a unique insight into the relationship between art and money and power and corruption all of which we explore in our conversation. We hope you enjoy this one!

    28 April 2022, 1:33 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 66: Amaya Gurpide

    It is not an overstatement to say that Amaya Gurpide’s work has redefined the medium of drawing: Her exploration of materials expands the boundaries of what is possible for works on paper. She is the Artistic Director of the Lyme Academy and teaches online workshops independently. Her work and teaching are both widely admired and sought after and we were so honored to get the chance to record a conversation with her as part of UNC Asheville’s 13th Annual Drawing Discourse.

    4 March 2022, 6:04 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Episode 65: Todd Casey

    We sit down and have a great chat with artist, teacher, author of the excellent book, “The Art of Still Life”, and a friend of the show, Todd Casey.

    6 January 2022, 5:50 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    Episode 64: Kamille Corry

    Suggested Donation sits down with the great artist and teacher Kamille Corry. We really enjoyed our time chatting about Kamille's amazing art, teaching, and living the artist lifestyle. Enjoy!

    30 September 2021, 4:13 am
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