
Conversations with painters- about technique, history and the strange and beautiful life of making pictures. Hosted by painter Christian Rex van Minnen.
The Bent is a painters' club founded in Rome in 1620, banned in 1720 and revived 300 years later at thebent.club. Inside: live paint-along sessions in the Old Master's method, a ever-growing curriculum, vibrant community discussions and member pr... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 4 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Categories | Visual ArtsArts | ||||

In this conversation, Christian and Colleen discuss the challenges and successes of content creation and the art world, reflecting on personal experiences and broader cultural shifts. They explore the balance between artistic expression and audience ... more
In this episode, Ben Valentine and I talk about learning old master's techniques on our own, and the value being a 'bathtub gin' artist. We discuss learning traditional techniques, the influence of the old masters, and the sacrifices that come with p... more
In this episode I sit down with one of my favorite painters and good friend Larry Madrigal. I can talk to Larry for hours, and we often do. This conversation covers topics related to digital space, art, authenticity, and humor. It delves into the imp... more
The first conversation on The Bent Pod- and the origin story of the club itself. Sara Birns walked into Christian's Santa Cruz studio with a sketchbook and became the first apprentice to a project that would reintroduce the lost techniques of the old... more
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Love the longer format, learning about painting, and hearing other artists’ experiences. Personally these episodes are very validating for me. Well produced. Love the Bent Community. Thank you Christian and the rest of your team!
This is my podcast, I am so stoked to be the only one who has listened to it lol but if you’re reading this… Welcome! Happy you’re hear. Come nerd out about oil painting and old masters stuff and visit our painting club the bent.club if you’re vibing
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