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Teresa Oaxaca’s paintings look like a Ringling Circus, a Flower Show, and a Vintage Clothing festival all mashed into one. (I’m quoting her twitter profile.) Classically trained and technically brilliant her work brings you powerfully into her world.
Normally based in Washington, she chatted with me from the Hague in Holland where she was between teaching assignments in Europe.
We talked about the structure of education, architecture, triptychs, swimming in the North Sea, Pokemon Go and a lot more . . .
Here are the main points of what we talk about:
- Teaching in Brugge,
- Creative process,
- Painting while traveling,
- Frames and framing,
- Odd Nerdrum,
- Teaching,
- The Da Vinci initiative,
- Art education,
- Developing personal painting style,
- The place of art in society,
- Clothing,
- Collections,
- Clowns,
- Mexican Slovenian connections,
- Abstract elements,
- The art business,
- The most interesting painting,
- Artistic challenges,
To find out more about Teresa and her work
http://www.teresaoaxaca.com/
Articles mentioned in the podcast . . .
On Teresa’s changing palette click here
The five talents not included in current curricula . . .
Equipoise: the ability to serenely monitor the movements of one’s own mind and correct for biases and shortcomings.
Attunement: the ability to enter other minds and learn what they have to offer.
Metis: the ability to see patterns in the world and derive a gist from complex situations.
Sympathy: the ability to fall into a rhythm with those around you and thrive in groups.
Limerence: This isn’t a talent as much as a motivation. The conscious mind hungers for money and success, but the unconscious mind hungers for those moments of transcendence when the skull line falls away and we are lost in love for another, the challenge of a task or the love of God. Some people seem to experience this drive more powerfully than others.
To read the full article click here
Videos mentioned in the podcast . . .
Vatel (trailer)
https://youtu.be/ncpxoaS0oUM
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I can’t believe I just listened to an hour and a half interview. Its very interesting and informative. Brings my perception of her into focus. She seems very educated and imaginative; bold and confidence with reason to be. Not just a beautiful young lady. Easy to be inspired from her and learn by observing or listening to Teresa. Having hardly a fraction of her skills and knowledge, I look forward to attempting one of her workshops.
Thanks James. I’m glad you liked it.
Thanks James, I’m glad you liked it.
I concur with James’ comment, quite an enchanting interview that spoke volumes about both interviewer and interviewee… thank you so much for a wonderful hour and a half!
You’re welcome Jonathan, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
What a treat. I take her drawing & Painting Journal and I like to flip through and discovered this interview. There are some wonderful demonstrations that she has shared on youtube ex one is over 4 hours long. I’ve listened to many of her interviews and for me this is the most complete. I absolutely love this podcast and will spend much time here.
ps. the painting that was posted at first I saw nothing of consequence compared to the other painting shes done. But because of your questions I saw a composition that was so well planned and subtle….all the objects go from left to right circling the focal paint…spinning…it’s brilliant.
pps. John thank you for being you
What a lovely comment. You’re welcome, I’m glad you’re enjoying the podcast.