Our first episode of 2025 is a conversation with abstract expressionist Pam Watson. She joins us to talk about the importance of building community, how she moved from fiber arts and photography to her current passion for painting, and how a blank canvas excites her with possibilities.

In this episode, Tulsa-based artist Randolph Read Jr. talks about inspiration and fostering a sense of playfulness and fun in his work. Ahead of his upcoming January exhibit at WOMPA, Randolph shares why it's important to connect with his viewers and surprise them with something unexpected.

This week, David Morrison and Greg Stone talk about new exhibits at 108 Contemporary, Tulsa Artists Coalition Gallery, and Living Arts that will be available through the end of December 2024. Be sure to check out these exhibits throughout downtown Tulsa and see what you think about these shows.

Tulsa-based artist Jessica Woody has been a freelance mixed media artist for 15 years. This week, she talks with David and Greg about her acrylic and mixed media work on vinyl records, capturing shared cultural touchstones in her work, and upcycling in the arts.

Drawing his aesthetic from African American folk art, African tribal motifs, and contemporary pop culture, Oklahoma artist Skip Hill has produced a body of work that includes mixed media pieces, paintings, collages, illustrations, and large-scale murals. It's no wonder Skip is the recipient of the 2024 Paseo Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. This week he talks with David and Greg in an extended conversation about his creative process, mentoring, and looking for the "why."

In this episode, David and Greg discuss exhibits in several venues that opened in October and some opportunities for local artists, including a unique multimedia performance with Tulsa's Signature Symphony. They also discuss the American Artists, American Stories exhibit at Philbrook through the end of December.

Dean Wyatt draws inspiration for his abstract paintings from the weathered landscapes and turbulent skies of his native southwestern Oklahoma. His work has been exhibited throughout the southwestern United States and has been selected for solo exhibitions at the Oklahoma State Capitol and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Dean joins David and Greg to discuss his inspiration, his creative process, and the rhythm and musicality he finds in his work.

David and Greg review several exhibit openings in Tulsa this month, including Living Arts' Dreams: An Exploration of the Strange and Unusual and the Liggett Studio's Myths & Legends.