In this award-winning podcast series, Museum Executive Director Darrell Beauchamp welcomes renowned landscape artist Shanna Kunz from Ogden, Utah, to discuss her artistic journey. Shanna shares how she transitioned from a career as a court stenographer to becoming a full-time artist after a life-changing watercolor class at age 29. She details her formal education at Utah State and the significant influences of mentors and fellow artists. Shanna also talks about balancing art with life, the...

In this award-winning podcast series, Museum Executive Director Darrell Beauchamp welcomes Kevin Macpherson. They discuss Kevin’s long-standing friendship with Walt Gonski and his journey in the art world. Kevin shares his early beginnings, transitioning from an illustrator to a fine artist, and how his passion for landscape painting developed. They delve into the details of Kevin’s well-known ‘Pond Series,’ his teaching experiences, and the impact of global travels on his work. This episode...

In this award-winning podcast series, Museum Executive Director Darrell Beauchamp welcomes Walt Gonske to discuss his career, focusing on his latest exhibition, ‘Walt Gonske, the Church Series.’ Their conversation covers Gonske’s early passion for drawing, his transition from a freelance men’s fashion illustrator in New York to a renowned painter in Taos, New Mexico. Gonske shares his experiences, including his unique ‘Paint Mobile,’ painting techniques, and the importance of painting from...