Hello and welcome to an ArtBoxDMV special. In this special episode, Jason talks to Cynthia Gayton. They talk about NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) what are they, who can benefit from NFTs and why get involved with NFTs. So a disclaimer and some transparency. Cynthia is Jason’s wife. Her career as a lawyer includes looking out for artists and other creators and will always be in the fore front of her mind. Cynthia has been on several panel discussions on this and similar topics in resent years. She also was a co-host of a podcast called Art on the Blockchain with DJ J-Scrilla.With all that being said, a huge thank you to Cynthia for sitting down with me to talk about NFTs and blockchain. By the way, you should go and check out her twitter feed  at @Squizzi To hear past episodes of ArtBox, head on over to the web site at ArtBoxDMV.com and ArtBoxDMV is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV.Until next time thank you for listening. 
Oh and so here’s the disclaimer. This interview is not investment or legal advice and was made for entertainment purposes only. Please consult with professionals who may provide you with guidance based on your specific circumstances.

ArtBox Special NFTs With Cynthia Gayton

In this episode Jason talks to Adrian Ferguson he’s the owner of the multi-disciplinary artist studio, Of Art of Noize that’s located in the  Petworth area of Washington, D.C. They talk about how Adrian got his start in arts, how he came up with the name of the gallery and the brief history of the gallery. To learn more about Art of Noize and the hours and location, visit the website at ArtofNoizedmv.com. Art of Noize is also on Instagram at @artofnoizedmv. Many thank yous to Adrain for taking the time to do the interview. And don’t forget that ArtBoxDMV is also on Instagram at @ArtBoxDMV. So with all of that enjoy the interview and thank you for listening!

Episode - 45 Art Of Noize Gallery

Episode- 46 Tomo77

Hello and welcome to ArtBox DMV in this episode Jason met up with Michael Douglas Jones.Michael an artist who explores positive memories through the use of assemblages of drawing, painting, photographs, sculpture, found objects and collage to make a book of memories. They talk about how he got his start in art his transition from oil painting to assemblages. They also talk about how he would like the viewer to respond to his work and his advice for other artist. 
Thank Michael for taking the time to do the interview. And, thank you to Gallery 322 for allowing them to do the interview 
at the gallery.If you want to read the letters and poems that go with the memory books, go to Michael’s website at MichaelDouglasJones.com. 
Head on over to Gallery 322’s Instagram for the latest at 
Gallery322Frederick . To hear past interviews go to artboxdmv.com
Thank you for listening and enjoy the interview.

Episode - 47 Michael Douglas Jones

In this first part on the interview, Jason and Daniel talk about Game of shrooms. Game of Shrooms happens this year on June 12th at Noon local time. If you don’t know, Game of Shrooms is like a hide and Seek of artwork of Mushrooms from Artist that takes place around the world. If you want to learn more about Game of Shrooms, go to yumfactory.com. Over on instagram check out Shroomdrop to see the latest with that. Thanks for listening.

Episode - 48 Daniel Attaboy Seifert First part (Radio Version)

Hello and welcome back to ArtBox DMV, In this episode Jason talks to Rupert Ravens. Rupert is the founder and director of Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art, curator and artist. They talk about Rupert’s work in his latest solo show Cicada Cycle-Salon Style. Also discus how Rupert develop his style and themes he explores in his work. They also talked about how Rupert started Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art. How he became a curator and what people might not understand about his work.A huge thank you to Rupert for taking the time to do the interview.If you want to learn more about Rupert head on over to design.Nexxt.us and nexxt.us. To learn more about Shenandoah Museum of Contemporary Art head over to ShenMoca.org. And as always thank you for listening.

Episode - 49 Rupert Ravens

Welcome to ArtBox DMV! In this Episode Jason sits down with Cory Lee Stowers near the graffiti museum off of 14th St NW. Cory is a graffiti artist, musician, graphic artist, curator, Director of DC Murals and has been and still is, in graffiti crews. As Cory ate tacos from Pica Taco and Jason had chips and guac, they talked about Cory’s start into the world of graffiti, his music, Aerosoul: Murals of our time and where graffiti stands today. Head over to Cory’s web site at rockcreeklee.com and his Instagram is Rockcreeklee. Make sure to check out DC Mural’s website as well, at www.dcmurals.org and its Instagram is DCMurals . Want to say thank you to Cory for doing the interview and thank you for listening!

Episode - 50 Cory Lee Stowers

In this episode Jason talks to Michelle Jaffé. Michelle is an interdisciplinary artist who creates installations of sculptures, sounds and performative videos. The environments that she crates offers opportunities for viewers to shift their attitudes and experiences to new connections. They talk about her installation Wappen Field, her influence of Asian Art and how she got started down her path into her work. If you want to to learn more about Michelle and her work goto her website at michellejaffe.com. She’s on Instagram as well at michellejaffeart. Thank you to Michelle for taking the time to do the interview and thank you for listening.

Episode - 52 Michelle Jaffe

In this episode of ArtBoxDMV Jason interviewed Mark Kelner at his studio. Mark’s practice records and manipulates imagery to disclose its contradictions as representations in life as in false ideas, and false icons. They talk about his humble beginnings, the materials he uses and why. They also talked about social and political concepts he explores, capitalism and what advice he would give to other artist. 
Thank you to mark for taking the time to do this interview.
To learn more about Marks work and to see it, go to his web site at
markkelner.com. And can you also go to his Instagram page at markkelnerstudio. ArtBoxDMV is on instagram as well at, ArtBoxDMV. So until the next episode, thank you for listening.

Episode- 56 Mark Kelner

In this episode Jason reached out to Gabriel Shaffer. Gabriel is a visual artist, muralist, writer, curator, and Gallerists. Gabriel’s works rethinks rural Southern spiritualism in a realm of archetypal stories with an urban approach.  He uses elements of comic book illustrations, graffiti, Native and Mesoamerican symbols through the lens of visionary/outsider art. With an accompaniment of creatures and characters, Gabriel uses these mythologies over drawings, assemblages, and paintings. Gabriel is also curator at Mortal Machine Gallery in New Orleans. They talk about his exposer to outsider art, his personal mythology, What makes American Folk Art one of the purest forms of American Art, the origins of Mortal Machine Gallery and his advice to other Artist. If you want to learn more about Gabriel go to his website at GabrielShafferProjects.com and his Instagram at @GabrielShaffer. Check out Mortal Machine Gallery’s website at MortalMachinenola.com all one word and the Gallery’s Instagram at MortalMachineGallery.To hear past episodes go to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. Many thank yous to Gabriel for taking the time to do the interview. Enjoy!

Episode - 58 Gabriel Shaffer

In this episode Jason met up with Collin Cessna. Collin is an plein air artist who paints urban landscapes to landscapes. His style ranges from representational to the nonrepresentational. Collin’s play with color and light make for great story telling. They talk about his use of color, materials and his techniques. A huge thank you to Collin for doing the interview. If you want to learn more and see his work, go to his website at https://www.collincessnaartwork.com.  His Instagram is collin_cessna_artwork. Until next time, thank you for stoping by.

Episode - 62 Collin Cessna

Welcome to yet another episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason met up with Henry Mandell at the opening of a group show that he was in at the Seattle NFT Museum. Henry’s works are creations of his ongoing survey of contemporary artistic practices, scientific principles, the human condition and their the effects they have on our lives. He was trained as a traditional painter and printmaker, he uses computer software to build engrossing abstract imagery. They talk about that and rules of design elements, when a piece of art is finished and of course, his words of advice. If you want to learn more about his work and see it, head to his website at HenryMandell.com. Henry is also on instagram at henrymandellstudio. And a huge thank you to Henry for taking the time to the interview. Until next time thank you for listening!

Episode - 63 Henry Mandell

Hello and welcome to other episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason spoke to Kelly Towles, the Festival Director of DC Walls. DC Walls is part of a global festival dedicated to murals and the artists who make them. Since its founding in 2010, the festival has expanded from its origins in Hawaii and grown into a global network of artists. Secret Walls, brought back to DC for 2022, brings artists together to paint a mural before a live audience within 90 minutes. It’s raw, fast and fun! They talk about when the events start, who’s participating and how it helps the community. Thank you is in order to Kelly for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about DC Walls, go to DCWallsFestival.com. To get tickets to Secret Walls go to eventbrite.com and search for DC Walls/Secret Walls. Both of these events are free and open to the public. Until next time, thanks for listening.

Episode - 64 DC Walls+Secret Walls 2022

In this episode Jason sat down with Joana Kawahara Lino via Zoom call. Being exposed to the visual arts at an early age led her to her own art practice, curation and art advisory. Joana currently curates for the Seattle NFT Museum. They talk about that and the difficulties of curation and art advising. Why and how she got into NFT’s. And advice she would give to other artist and herself. Thank you to Joana for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about her work visit her website at Joana Kawahara Lino. Her Instagram is Joana Kawahara Lino. To see what the Seattle NFT Museum is up, check out their web site at Seattle NFT Museum. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDMV head on over to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. And don’t forget ArtBoxDMV is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. Enjoy the interview!

Episode - 65 Joana Kawahara Lino

Welcome to another episode of ArtBoxDmv. In this episode Jason was able to catch up Douglas Hoekzema, aka Hoxxoh. Hoxxoh’s work explores time and chaos with his mandalas to his drip art and with his use of tools like a garden sprinklers and hoses. Most of his works are on walls across the US and other parts of the world. They talk about about his humble beginnings, his themes and his art practices. What people don’t understand bout his work, and what advice he would give to his past self and to other artist. Would like to say thank you to Hoxxoh for talking the time to do the interview. And to see his work you can go to his website at elhoxxoh.com. His instagram is @hoxxoh. Visit ArtBoxdmv.com to hear past interviews. Don’t forget, ArtBoxDMV is on instagram at @ArtBoxDMV. So with that, sit back, relax and enjoy the interview!

Episode - 66 Douglas Hoekzema Aka Hoxxoh

In this episode, Jason spoke with Sandow Birk over the phone. Sandow approaches his themes and subject matter like gang violence, war, political and social issues through his painting, drawing, printmaking, film and sculpture. They talk about his humble beginnings in art, what his work says about his ideas and what challenges he faces doing socially conscious art? Huge thanks to Sandow for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about Sandow and his work, go to his website at SandowBirk.com. He’s also on Instagram at SandowBirk. To hear past episodes of ArtBoxDMV head on over to the website at ArtBoxDMV.com. So, until next time, thank you for listening and enjoy the interview!

Episode- 67 Sandow Birk

In this episode Jason had the chance to talk to André Hemer. André is an artist out of New Zealand, who’s work surveys digital media and painting. His process is uses digital scanning, photos and physical paint to produce printed canvas as an under-layer with paint is applied and sculpted on top. They talk about the themes he explores in his work the mediums he uses his process and the role of color in his work. To learn more about André’s work, go to his instagram page at AndreHemer. Enjoy the interview and thank you for listening.

Episode - 68 André Hemer

Episode - 69 Umbrella Art Fair 2023

Episode 70- The Miami Art Fairs Preview 2023

n this episode of ArtBox DMV, host Jason interviews muralist and oil painter Nico Cathcart. They discuss Nico's start in visual art, her love of color, the themes she explores in her work, and the impact of deafness on the public art world. Nico emphasizes the importance of addressing social and environmental issues through art and encourages viewers to reflect on these issues. She also shares advice for artists, including the importance of perseverance and staying true to oneself. Overall, Nico's work aims to spark conversation and create awareness about pressing issues in society.

Episode - 71 Nico Cathcart

This is an artist talk back with Elizabeth Colomba at the Eaton Hotel. The artist talk back happened on 29 November 2018. There is a Q& A following the talk.

Episode-4 Artist Talk Back Elizabeth Colomba at the Eaton Hotel

In this episode Jason sits down with Joseph Shetler in his studio. He asks Joseph how he got his start, 
what his philosophy and aesthetics of his work. And what and how much that influences and effects his work. You can see Joseph's art on his website at www.josephshetler.com and you can find him on Instagram at Josephjayshetler. So sit back and relax and enjoy the Interview.

Episode-15 Joseph Shetler

In this episode Jason sit's down with Joshua Gamma after one of his radio shows at the Eaton Hotel. Joshua is a curator, Desinger, artist, DJ and Musician. We talk about past shows he Curated his love of music and his path into the arts. A huge thank you to Joshua for taking his time for doing the Interview. 
If you want learn more information about Joshua, you can go to his website at JOSHUAGAMMA.COM 
or you can go to his instagram page at GAMMATIME. Thank you for listening.

Episode-18 Joshua Gamma

In this episode ArtBox sits down with Todd Von Ammon at Von Ammon Gallery. The gallery just opened and we talked about why he opened the gallery we go over his process with working with artist and discuss the artwork in the first show in the space. SO… sit back and relax and enjoy the interview.

Episode-12 Todd Van Ammon

Welcome to another episode of Artbox. In this episode Jason interviews Kirsten Anderson. Kirsten is the owner of Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle, WA. She wrote the first survey on Pop Surrealism. Was an Editor-at-large and writer for Hi Fructose Magazine from 2007-2014. She started a wildlife conservation non-profit called Creatura Wildlife. We talk about how she started the gallery, Pop Surrealism, her philosophy on art, what advice she would give to artist and Creatura Wildlife. If you would like to learn more about Her gallery you can go to her website at roqlarue.com. The instagram page for the gallery is RoqLaRue and Kirsten’s wildlife non-profit is https://www.creaturawild.org. 
So with that, enjoy the interview.

Episode-17 Kirsten Anderson

In this episode Jason travels down to Richmond Virginia to talk Johnny Dollar. Johnny Dollar is a visual artist who’s work is a mix of pop Surrealism and cyberpunk. He signs his paintings with his real name then covers his name with a piece of masking tape and signs that with Johnny Dollar. As you’ll learn in the interview, the masking tape is a form of encryption. It can be removed at any time to reveal his real identity. We talk about that and new piece he just finished as well as his Youtube channel. If you want to learn more about Johnny Dollar you can go to his website at https://johnnydollar.biz. Or you can go to his Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/johnnydollar.biz/. So, with that, sit back, and relax and enjoy the interview.

Episode-26 Johnny Dollar

In this episode Jason talk’s to Umar Rashid. Umar aka Frohawk Twofeathers is a visual artist that re-imagines 18th century colonial history thru a narrative of painting and sculpture of the fictitious superpowers Frengland and Fenoscandia. We talk about his work with these narratives and his start into the visual arts. So… Sit back, relax and enjoy the interview. A Huge thank you to  Umar for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about Umar, go to his Instagram at frohawktwofeathers or you can go to New image art gallery. To hear past episodes of art box visit the web site at artboxdmv.com until next time 
thank you for listening!

Episode-28  Umar Rashid

Welcome to another episode of ArtBox, In this episode Jason talks to Ali Shrago-Spechler who's an artist out of New York. She started off as an oil painter and then moved into an immersive world with cardboard. You’ll learn more about that in the interview as well as her future project in Germany. They also discussed Ali's philosophy of labeling something as art.
A once again, a huge thank you to Ali for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about Ali and her work you can go to her website at https://alispechler.com And her Instagram is alishragospechler. And don't forget to follow ArtBox on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. So with that… Sit back and relax… And enjoy the interview and thank you for listening.

Episode- 30 Ali Shrago - Spechler

Welcome to an  ArtBox Special. Jason sat down with Tim Conlon, visual artist and Tatiana Palinkasev who’s from Metamorphosis Art Projects. Both the interviews were done at Scope Art Fair in Miami Beach FL durning the Arts Week back in 2019. Tim does photorealistic works of freight train graffiti. We talk about how he got started down that path and a seahorse. Yes a seahorse. Then Jason walks on over to booth D29 and talks to Taiana about Georgii Uvs works that were on display in their both along with the meanings of the works and how long it take for the paint to dry. Huge thank you to to both Tim and Tatiana for doing theses interviews. If you want to learn more about Tim and his work you can go to his website or his Instagram. To learn more about Georgii Uvs work you can go to Metamorphosis Art Project’s website. Make sure to check out their Instagram as well. For more interviews you can always check out ArtBox’s webpage at ArtBoxDMV.com. And thank you for listening.

ArtBox Special Interviews With Tim Colon And Tatiana Palinkasev

This is just a quick review of Untitled Art Online that is happening this weekend try to check it out before it closes on the 2nd of August go to untitledartfairs.com

ArtBoxDmv Special- Untitled Art Online Quick Take

Welcome to part two of  Jason’s interview with Atta AKA Daniel Seifert. In this episode Jason and Atta continue their conversation about Game of Shrooms that will happen on August 15. If you want to learn more about Game of Shrooms go checkout Episode 32 on ArtBoxDMV.com. Before Jason asked Atta about his work, Jason asked who, if he knows, is participating in Game of Shrooms. Atta offered up a juicy bit about digital painting. And Jason asked Atta about his work and  his upcoming show at the Compound Gallery . If you want to learn more about Game of Shrooms and Atta  you can go to his website at yumfactory.com or you can go to his Instagram at @attayumfactory. To learn about Hi-Fructose Magazine head on over to hifructose.com or their Instagram @hifructosemag. Don’t for get to check out Compound Gallery here and on IG @thecompoundgallery. And by the way, Artbox is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV! Thank you for listening!
And as always, a huge thank you to Atta for taking the time to do the interview.

Episode-32 Attaboy AKA Daniel Seifert_2nd part of the interview

Hello and Welcome to ArtBoxDMX. In this episode Jason talked to Rodney Herring (AKA Buck!). Buck is a Graphic artist who turned his attention to visual art. He uses text and imagery to tell narratives in his paintings. They talk about that, When a piece is finished and what materials he uses. Huge to thank Buck for taking the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about Buck and to see his work you can go to his website it’s mbilashaka.com or his Instagram 
page at mbilashaka_. To hear past episodes of ArtBox head on over to ArtBoxDMV.com and ArtBox is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. Thank you for listening and enjoy the interview.

Episode 42- Rodney Herring Aka BUCK!

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