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Art & Gibberish

Art & Gibberish is a captivating podcast that delves deep into the world of art. Hosted by Doug Swinton, renowned artist and passionate art enthusiast, this show brings you up-close and personal interviews with talented artists from various backgrounds. Through engaging conversations, Doug uncovers the unique stories, inspirations, and experiences that have shaped these artists" careers. Whether you"re an art enthusiast, a budding artist, or simply curious about the creative process, Art &

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Art & Gibberish #28 | Christine Code

Art & Gibberish ·

2026/09/27

In this episode of Art & Gibberish, we sit down with Saskatchewan artist Christine Code, known for her moody, atmospheric oil paintings inspired by Canada’s “Land of the Living Skies.” Christine combines impressionism and tonalism to capture the light, mood, and vast landscapes of the Prairies. An avid plein air painter, she takes what she learns painting outdoors back into the studio to create her larger works.Her paintings have earned awards and recognition across Canada and internationally,

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Art & Gibberish #27 | David Langevin

Art & Gibberish ·

2026/08/24

David Langevin is one of Canada's most distinctive contemporary landscape painters, renowned for his dramatic interpretations of the Canadian wilderness and his unmistakable "tree portraits." For more than three decades, his paintings have captivated collectors with their luminous light, rich colour, and powerful emotional presence. His work is represented in galleries across Canada and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout North America. David's links: Website:

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Art & Gibberish | #26 Alex Colquhoun

Art & Gibberish ·

2026/06/07

Art & Gibberish | #26 Alex ColquhounAlex Colquhoun is a teen artist known for his expressive oil paintings and atmospheric watercolours. Alex explores everything from glowing autumn landscapes and quiet mountain lakes to bold still lifes and imaginative contemporary pieces. His work balances strong design, colour, texture, and emotion while capturing both the beauty of nature and the energy of experimentation. Swinton's Links: Shop Art Supplies: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-supplies Art

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Art & Gibberish | #25 Karen Scarlett

Art & Gibberish ·

2026/03/31

Karen Scarlett is an interdisciplinary artist, working in pencil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, bas-relief, fibre and sculpture. Karen's Links: Bio & Website: https://karenscarlett.com/ Instagram: / karenscarlettart Facebook: / karenscarlettart Shop Art Supplies: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-supplies Take Art Workshops in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-works... Art & Gibberish Podcast: • Art & Gibberish #10 | Rick Janzen Watch Painting Demonstrations: /

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Art & Gibberish | #24 Tresa Gibson

Art & Gibberish ·

2026/01/29

Artist: Tresa Gibson Artist Bio: Recognized for her unique impressionist style that balances colour and depth, Tresa’s work has been described as a simultaneous sense of order and chaos. She has been a thriving self-taught artist for over 14 years, specializing in oil on canvas. Born on the west coast in Victoria, Tresa moved around at a young age to Britain and then to Calgary, which she calls home. She runs a successful fast-paced studio in Calgary and her art can be found in collections

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Art & Gibberish | #23 Dana Winistok

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/08/02

Dana Winistok is an artist in Calgary, Alberta. Currently teaching at Swinton's Art Supplies and working at the Bow Valley Ranch. Some of her biggest influences include Gustav Klimt, Bouguereau, Utagawa Hiroshige, John Singer Sargent, and John William Waterhouse, as well as many contemporary artists. Dana believes making art is not for the “gifted” but for anyone who has the desire and motivation to learn. Each individual has their own voice, and that’s what makes art so interesting and

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Art & Gibberish | #22 Theresa Eisenbarth

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/06/08

Watch Theresa Eisenbarth's artist interview on her painting profession. It goes into how to start a career in art, making money as an artist, and how to take it from passion to profession. Hear Doug Swinton's Full-time artist success stories and tips for emerging artists. Theresa Eisenbarth is a Canadian artist based in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

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Art & Gibberish #20 | Lori & Luke Lukasewich

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/05/17

Lori and Luke Lasewich, both artists who have been married for 53 years. Lori is currently teaching at Swinton's as well as the Alberta University of the Arts. Luke is a retired sculptor and photographer from Calgary, Alberta

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Art & Gibberish #20 | Mark Cromwell

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/04/06

Color Club is a graphic art, illustration and painting studio based in Calgary. It is run by artist Mark Cromwell.

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Art & Gibberish #19 | Rion Swinton

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/03/30

Rion Swinton is the new manager of Swinton's Art Supplies, an Audio Engineer, and a Content Creator. Doug Swinton is the CEO of Swinton's Art Supplies and a Professional Artist in various galleries.

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Art & Gibberish #18 | Keith Dalgleish

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/20

Keith sees both the act of painting and his completed artworks as physical recordings that document his experiences of his effort to connect to nature. He is especially drawn to those aspects of the wild that are intimate and remind us all of our innocence. For over a decade, Keith had the good fortune to live on a small remote parcel of land in the Porcupine Hills of Southern Alberta. He was surrounded by nature and its intrinsic order. In that time he grew closer to his natural surroundings

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Art & Gibberish #16 | Jane Romanishko

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/02

Jane Romanishko is a pastel and oil artist based in Mexico and Calgary. She divides her time living in Calgary in the summer where she paints, sculpts and teaches art, and in Mexico where she facilitates art retreats during the winter.

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Art & Gibberish #17 | Louise Lacey-Rokosh, Laurie...

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/02

The Monday Group is a group of 3 very talented painters who get together every Monday to paint and critique each other's work. The group consists of Louise Lacey-Rokosh, Laurie Aldridge and John Webster. Each artist is very different in their own way and all three are professional artists in their own galleries. View some of their work by clicking the links below.

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Art & Gibberish #15 | Gaye Adams

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/02

Gaye Adams is a professional oil painter and teacher. Gaye often paints on location and loves the experience and the practice it affords. She also loves being in nature, painting an experience with all the nuances of the calls of sea birds, the smell in the air, and all else that comes with it. In addition, she teaches workshops in Canada and abroad.

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Art & Gibberish #14 | Emma Rach-Syslak

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/02

Emma Rach-Syslak is an up-and-coming Canadian fine artist specializing in still life and portraiture. At the age of 22, she is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art, having studied in both New York and Sweden. She has studied under many famed artists including Cornelia Hernes, Stephen Bauman, Jordan Sokol, Amaya Gurpide, and Will St. John to name a few.

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Art & Gibberish #13 | Brent Rambie

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/02

Artist Brent Rambie grew up in and around the steel factories of Southern Alberta. He became a full-time steel worker and eventually put himself through ACAD (Alberta College of Art and Design, now known as the Alberta University of the Arts) in the 1990’s. Brent spent many years working with big steel and this has influenced his art. He is constantly exploring the relationships we have with structural and fabricated materials and how it affects the world around us. Brent’s series on “Things Made of

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Art & Gibberish #12 | Sue Contini

Art & Gibberish ·

2025/01/01

Sue Contini is a professional artist and teacher. Sue is currently teaching adult classes at Swinton’s Art Supplies and does workshops and residencies all over. She had the privilege of attending an arts-centred high school, where she studied drawing, printmaking and painting in depth, along with the french horn and a very little bit of math. Sue graduated from York University’s Fine Arts program. Life took her to Northern Ontario, and then Calgary, during which time she did everything she could to

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Art & Gibberish #11 | Rion Swinton

Art & Gibberish ·

2024/12/24

Rion Swinton is the new manager of Swinton's Art Supplies, Audio Engineer, and Content Creator. Doug Swinton is the CEO of Swinton's Art Supplies and a Professional Artist in various galleries.Swinton's Links: Shop Art Supplies: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-supplies Art Classes in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/class-reg... Take Art Workshops in Calgary: https://www.swintonsart.com/art-works...Art & Gibberish Podcast: • Art & Gibberish #10 | Rick Janzen Watch Painting

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Art & Gibberish #10 | Rick Janzen

Art & Gibberish ·

2024/12/23

Rick Janzen is the owner of Streamline Studios. They specialize in Hand Lettering and Scenic Paint Work. You may have seen their work in numerous feature films or on television. They are also very active in the advertising industry (both print and television). Specializing in all levels of hand lettering, scenic work and pictorial work, Streamline Studios has a lot to bring to the table for your creative needs.Rick Janzen's Links: Website: http://streamlinestudiosinc.ca/index.... Instagram: /

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Art & Gibberish #9 | Cindy Revell

Art & Gibberish ·

2024/12/23

Cindy is a fine art painter as well as an illustrator. Energetic paintings include inquisitive birds and flowers as a common element in a menagerie of uncommonly coloured creatures. Illustrations bring life to calendars, packaging, wine bottles, CD covers, books, magazines, billboards and numerous children’s books all over North America.Cindy Revell's Links: Website: https://www.cindyrevell.com/ Facebook: / cindy.revell.fine.art Instagram: / cindyrevellfineart Swinton's Links: Shop Art

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