The Painter's Dialectic

In todays episode I interview artists Christian Pirskanen and Jennifer Janowski on their documentary Flowers for Hope which shows the human perspective of the War in Ukraine. Flowers for Hope on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqqGFTVESuU Portfolio: https://christianpirskanen.com https://jenniferjanowski.com instagram: @jennifrufru @christianpirskanenphoto Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode I would like to start a series of dialog around a book I am writing. The title is the Center of Self. This series will show my ideation and creative process on how I develop these core ideas of my studio practice. I am completing the current series of paintings and would like this book to distill my studio practice and the body of work. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, I start the second dialog in the Expanded States of Consciousness series with Amina, host of The Dream World podcast which is ranked as one of the top lucid dreaming podcasts on spotify. I primarily focus on interviewing Amina about her dream life, lucid dreaming techniques, running her dream business and podcast. Connect with Amina and listen to The Dream World podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/62dcN7FG5dSlJg8IKASdzL https://linktr.ee/thedreamworldpodcast Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, I present my version of Yoga Nidra to psychologist Rheam El-Rouby. This meditation is beneficial for deep relaxation, processing emotions, and repairing the body. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In this episode, Kenny Jordan and I discuss the exhibition Forever Now curated by Laura Hoptman and her writing on Atemporal art. Kenny and I provide our perspectives on this idea and contribute to the conversation. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In todays episode, I begin a new series of dialogs on expanded states of consciousness. The first dialog is with expert Lucid Dreamer and Psychedelic explorer Sara Phinn Huntley. In this episode we define what a lucid dream is, explore Sara's dreams, and discuss the metaphysical implications of lucid dreams. Sara's links: https://www.saraphinn.com Insta @dreamseed_vr https://youtube.com/@DreamseedVR www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ @the_painters_dialectic @josh_green_artist Greenatelier.art Joshgreenart.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I respond to the previous episode by expressing the unreality of experience. We show that there is no objective reality to experience. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram @dylan_ngan Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, I present my philosophical perspective on Realness to Artist Kenny Jordan. This perspective has benefited my life in many ways and I am happy to finally share it. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, I created a meditation called thought-booking where one records their negative thoughts throughout the day. Supporter of the podcast, Psychologist Rheam El-Rouby also did the thought-booking meditation and shares her experience of if. Philosopher Dylan Ngan, also provides his perspective on our experiment. We found that thoughtbooking made us aware of fears, limiting beliefs, and ego that we were not previously aware of. This meditation allowed us to take action and improve our mental health. Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

Episode 46: The Taliban Invasion of Afghanistan with Abubaker In today’s episode, I interview 19 year old Abubaker on his experience of the Taliban invasion of Afghanistan. He describes the current situation in Afghanistan, the Taliban and their misinterpretation of the Qur’an, and his hope for how Islam will be viewed in the future. If you would like to send aid to Afghanistan, Abu and I are working to send aid directly to the working children, girls, and families most affected. Contact me at info@joshgreenart.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

This is our first episode recorded live in front of an 80 person audience at the University of West Florida for the group exhibition Table 7: House of Partnerships. Included in the exhibition is co host Kenny Jordan, host Josh Green, Curatorial staff at Ogden Museum Selina Mckane, and ceramic artist Christian Dinh. Together we discuss the importance of care and how it has impacted our studio practice and relationships in the art world. Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Selina Mckane’s Instagram @selina_mckane Christian Dinh’s Instagram @christian_dinh_art_ Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, we will be having a group discussion with philosopher Dylan Ngan and co host Kenny Jordan in the seventh dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the key to all meditative practice: Concentration. Contraction is fundamental to all meditative and contemplative traditions, as well as becoming a free thinker. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram @dylan_ngan Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we discuss the flax plant that is so essential to painting. Flax oil is used to create oil paint, and its fiber makes canvas. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our sixth dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the mindfulness of sleep. Sleep is just as vital as air and food, but often overlooked in our fast paced culture. Take a moment to reflect on a quarter of your life sleeping. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram: @dylan_ngan Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram: @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we expand the idea of the temperature family gray in painting to its limits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram: @crayolasensei Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram: @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our fifth dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the mindfulness of air and breath. Very rarely do we appreciate the atmosphere or comprehend the power of the breath. In this episode we will discuss how to clean your air, and how to use the breath to improve physical and mental health. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram: @dylan_ngan Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram: @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we expand the idea of the temperature family brown in painting to its limits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram @crayolasensei Josh’s website Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our fourth dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the over used term of Mindfulness to discover what it actually signifies. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram: @dylan_ngan Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram: @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In this episode, Kenny and I continue a series of dialogs on the Elements of Painting. Our goal is to create an original philosophy of painting from the bottom-up. We hope to expand each idea and provide new perspectives on old topics. In this dialog we expand the idea of the color purple in painting to its limits. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Kenny Jordan’s Instagram: @crayolasensei Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram: @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support

In today’s episode, philosopher Dylan Ngan and I are starting our third dialog of the Know Thyself series, which will explore the practice of meditation. This series will guide the listener through the fundamentals of meditation and the process of gaining self-knowledge. In this episode we explore the highest form of Bodhicitta and some personal experiences of it in meditation. Participate in the podcast! www.patreon.com/thepaintersdialectic/ Dylan Ngan’s Instagram: @dylan_ngan Josh’s website: Joshgreenart.com Josh’s school: Greenatelier.art Josh’s Instagram: @josh_green_artist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaintersdialectic/support