Sharp Art Studio Talk Podcast Ep. 1

Frank Kelley, Jr. — Art, Spirituality, Studio Practice & Creative Life

In this debut episode, artist and host Monti Sharp sits down with acclaimed painter, educator, and gallerist Frank Kelley, Jr. for a thoughtful conversation recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020.

Together, the two artists discuss creativity, spirituality, artistic beginnings, studio practice, inspiration, color, nature, and the daily realities of sustaining a life in the arts. Frank Kelley, Jr. also reflects on the artists who have influenced him, his relationship to teaching, and the philosophy behind his work.

Originally recorded during a moment of global uncertainty and isolation, this conversation serves as both a time capsule and an intimate introduction to the themes at the heart of the podcast: art, process, creativity, and the lives of working artists.

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