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Creative Contemplation

by Suzanne Lago Arthur · English · Arts & Books

Join host Suzanne Lago Arthur for engaging discussions with creative professionals about their art and what inspires and feeds their creativity.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 2 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 49 min

In The Orbit Of Euan Uglow; Michael Ajerman & James LLoyd

Send us Fan Mail October 9, 2026 Creative Contemplation Presents EU03 In The Orbit of Euan Uglow; Michael Ajerman & James Lloyd In this special mini-series host and creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur, seeks to capture the living art history of famed British artist, Euan Uglow by interviewing his students, contemporaries and those who knew him best. In this episode, Suzanne interviews 2 of Euan's students from the Slade, artists Michael Ajerman and James Lloyd. michaelajerman.com&nb...

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S5 · E1 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Mary Tonkin; A Painter Intimately Connected With The Australian Bush
Send us Fan Mail August 11, 2026 Creative Contemplation S5E1 Mary Tonkin; A Painter Intimately Connected With The Australian Bush Season 5’s first guest, Australian Landscape painter Mary Tonkin, sets the bar high for this season of guests. Podcast Host and Creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur has a deep conversation with Mary about her work, her development as an artist and what it feels like to paint from a more sensory & intuitive approach to the landscape. BIO: Mary Tonkin is one of Aus...
S4 · 1 May 2026 · 42 min
Suzanne Lago Arthur; Reflections On My Creative Journey
Send us Fan Mail May 1, 2026 Creative Contemplation S4 Bonus Suzanne Lago Arthur; Reflections On My Creative Journey The tables have been turned in this very special bonus episode! Creative Contemplation podcast host and creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur shares her own creative journey and discusses her upcoming solo show “Portals & Sanctuaries” (May 1 - 31, 2026) while being interviewed by the person who knows her best, her husband, James Rian Arthur. Website: lagoarthurstudio.com Instagram:...
S4 · E9 · 20 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Marie Riccio; Exploring Symbolism, Composition And Design Through Still Life
Send us Fan Mail February 20, 2026 Creative Contemplation S4E9 Marie Riccio; Exploring Symbolism, Composition And Design Through Still Life Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has a conversation with Maryland based painter, Marie Riccio about her development as an artist and the inspiration behind the work for her upcoming solo show "Community" at First Street Gallery (3/4/26-3/28/26) Website: mariericcio.com Instagram: @marie_riccio "Community" ...
S4 · E2 · 6 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
In The Orbit Of Euan Uglow; Chris Bennett and Laura Smith {Continued}
Send us Fan Mail February 5, 2026 Creative Contemplation Presents EU02.5 In The Orbit of Euan Uglow; Chris Bennett and Laura Smith {Continued} In this special mini-series host and creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur, seeks to capture the living art history of famed British artist, Euan Uglow by interviewing his students, contemporaries and those who knew him best. In this episode, Suzanne continues her insightful conversation with 2 of Euan's students from the Slade, artists Chris Bennett, RO...
S4 · E2 · 29 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
In The Orbit Of Euan Uglow; Chris Bennett & Laura Smith
Send us Fan Mail January 29, 2026 Creative Contemplation Presents EU02 In The Orbit of Euan Uglow; Chris Bennett and Laura Smith In this special mini-series host and creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur, seeks to capture the living art history of famed British artist, Euan Uglow by interviewing his students, contemporaries and those who knew him best. In this second episode, Suzanne has a deep and moving conversation with 2 of Euan's students from the Slade, British artists Chris Bennett, ROI and La...
S4 · E8 · 13 Jan 2026 · 56 min
Ayako Shimada; Gathering Inspiration Close to Home
Send us Fan Mail January 13, 2026 Creative Contemplation S4E8 Ayako Shimada; Gathering Inspiration Close to Home Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has a delightful conversation with Tokyo based painter, Ayako Shimada about her solo show "Painting Diary" at Opa Gallery (1/16/26-1/21/26) of her recent landscape paintings of Inokashira Park and its playgrounds, which subtly hint at her private life beyond the canvas--her role as a mother and caregiver. ...
S4 · E1 · 30 Dec 2025 · 43 min
In The Orbit of Euan Uglow; Susannah Fiennes, Ann Gardner & Lisa Micklewright {Continued}
Send us Fan Mail December 30, 2025 Creative Contemplation EU01.5 In The Orbit of Euan Uglow; Susannah Fiennes, Ann Gardner & Lisa Micklewright {Continued) In this special mini-series host and creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur, seeks to capture the living art history of famed British artist, Euan Uglow by interviewing his students, contemporaries and those who knew him best. In this episode, Suzanne continues her inspired conversation with 3 of Euan's students from the Slade, artists Sus...
S4 · E1 · 18 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
In The Orbit Of Euan Uglow; Susannah Fiennes, Ann Gardner & Lisa Micklewright
Send us Fan Mail December 18, 2025 Creative Contemplation EU01 In The Orbit of Euan Uglow; Susannah Fiennes, Ann Gardner & Lisa Micklewright In this special mini-series host and creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur, seeks to capture the living art history of famed British artist, Euan Uglow by interviewing his students, contemporaries and those who knew him best. In this inaugural episode, Suzanne has an inspired conversation with 3 of Euan's students from the Slade, artists Susannah Fienn...
S4 · E7 · 20 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Aaron M. Thompson; Painter Of Observation And Imagining
Send us Fan Mail November 20, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E7 Aaron M. Thompson; Painter of Observation And Imagining Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast reconnects with Pennsylvania based painter, Aaron M. Thompson to discuss his work, his journey as an artist and the relationships he has forged with his mentors, two exceptional American realist painters--Phillip Geiger and Scott Noel. Website: www.aaronmichaelthompson.com Instagram: @paintlanguage ...
S4 · E6 · 8 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Morgan Irons; Painter of Archetypal Symbolism Within The Western Landscape
Send us Fan Mail October 8, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E6 Morgan Irons; Painter of Archetypal Symbolism Within The Western Landscape Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has a moving and at times astonishing conversation with Montana based painter, Morgan Irons about her psychologically charged work set within the Western landscape that she lives in. Don't miss this inspiring episode that will have you listening with bated breath. Website: www.morga...
S4 · E5 · 2 Sep 2025 · 51 min
Lenny Campello; Artist, Gallerist & Curator
Send us Fan Mail September 2, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E5 Lenny Campello; Artist, Gallerist & Curator Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast talks with Cuban born, American Artist, Gallerist & Curator-Lenny Campello. Lenny shares his journey to becoming the artist he is today in this engaging episode as well as discusses his largest curatorial project to date; a multi-venue Washington DC area survey show happening this Fall 2025 entitled "Wom...
S4 · E4 · 19 Aug 2025 · 1 hr
Jack Rasmussen; Director and Curator at American University Museum
Send us Fan Mail August 19, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E4 Jack Rasmussen; Director and Curator at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has an engaging conversation with one of the principal figures of the Washington DC arts scene for the past several decades--The Director and Curator at American University Museum, Jack Rasmussen. Jack and Suzanne discuss the history of the local arts scene, as well...
S4 · E3 · 10 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
James Lloyd; A Brush with Royalty
Send us Fan Mail July 10, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E3 James Lloyd; A Brush with Royalty Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has a delightful conversation with British Portrait Painter, James Lloyd about his exceptional career painting portraits of some of England's most extraordinary individuals including Sir Paul Smith, Dame Maggie Smith and the late Queen herself, Elizabeth the II. Website: jameslloyd.org.uk Instagram: @james_lloyd_artist...
S4 · E2 · 22 May 2025 · 59 min
Matt Klos; Perceptual Painter of Lived Environments
Send us Fan Mail May 22, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E2 Matt Klos; Perceptual Painter of Lived Environments Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has a conversation with Baltimore M.D. based, perceptual painter, Matt Klos about his work and inspiration, his development as an artist and the various roles that he occupies as a creative professional. Website: mattklos.com Instagram: @mattklosspainting Yorkshire Dales, UK Workshop co-taught with Erin Rae...
S4 · E1 · 22 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Alex Cree; Painting with Imagination from Lived Experience
Send us Fan Mail April 21, 2025 Creative Contemplation S4E1 Alex Cree; Painting with Imagination from Lived Experience Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast converses with British painter, Alex Cree about his training in observationally based, representational painting and how he broke away from a more traditionally realist approach in order to find his own true artistic voice. Website: alexcree.co.uk Instagram: @alexjcree Classes Galleries: Tregony C...
S3 · E10 · 31 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Bryan Whitney; Photographing the Transcendent and the Unseen
Send us Fan Mail December 31st, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E10 Bryan Whitney; Photographing the Transcendent and the Unseen Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast has a fascinating conversation with NYC based photographer and artist, Bryan Whitney who specializes in alternative methods of imaging such as X-Rays, 3-D Imagery and Virtual Reality and uses them to explore subjects in our world that are both seen and unseen. Website: bryanwhitney.com x-ra...
S3 · E9 · 18 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Rob Evans; Magic Realist Artist Elevating the Ordinary into the Extraordinary
Send us Fan Mail December 17th, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E9 Rob Evans; Magic Realist Artist Elevating the Ordinary into the Extraordinary Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation Podcast interviews famed Magic Realist Artist, Rob Evans about his fantastic work and his amazing career which includes hanging alongside many of his own artistic idols. Website: robevansart.org Instagram: @robevansart Partial List of Artists Mentioned: Jerome Witkin Julio Larraz C...
S3 · E8 · 15 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Bethann Moran-Handzlik; Painting from Intuition, Memory and Observation
Send us Fan Mail November 14th, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E8 Bethann Moran-Handzlik; Painting from Intuition, Memory and Observation Join Suzanne Lago Arthur, host and creator of The Creative Contemplation podcast for this deep and enlightening conversation with Wisconsin based painter, Bethann Moran-Handzlik on the subjects of intuition, memory and painting from observation. This is an episode that will stay with you and transform the way you think about painting. Website: bethannmora...
S3 · E7 · 28 Aug 2024 · 58 min
Erin Raedeke; Reimagined Memories Through Painting
Send us Fan Mail August 28, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E7 Erin Raedeke; Reimagined Memories Through Painting In S3E7 of the Creative Contemplation Podcast, host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a thoughtful conversation with Washington DC area painter, Erin Raedeke about her beginnings, her international career and the process and creation of her largely memory-based paintings. Website: erinraedeke.com Instagram: @erinraedeke Upcoming Classes Tregony Gallery, Cornwall, England Bio...
S3 · E6 · 30 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Ferrier, Bishop & Van Dyke
Send us Fan Mail July 30, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E6 Ferrier, Bishop & Van Dyke Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a light-hearted yet insightful conversation with three artists; Jodi Kolker Ferrier, Lindy Bishop and Rachael Van Dyke about their work, their interactions as both colleagues and friends and the artist residencies that they have participated in together. Are you a Creative that wants to broaden your horizons and travel? Then...
S3 · E5 · 27 Jun 2024 · 1 hr
Kai Samuels-Davis Continued
Send us Fan Mail June 26, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E5 Kai Samuels-Davis Continued Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur continues her S3E4 conversation with American painter Kai Samuels-Davis about his journey to becoming an artist, his re-discovery of self and how in the process he discovered his own artistic voice. Kai describes in detail the inspiration behind his current body of work and his solo show "Emergence" at Ryan Graff Contemporary which...
S3 · E4 · 30 May 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Kai Samuels-Davis
Send us Fan Mail May 29, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E4 Kai Samuels-Davis Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has an enlightening conversation with American painter Kai Samuels-Davis about his journey to becoming an artist, his re-discovery of self and how in the process he discovered his own artistic voice. Kai describes in detail the inspiration behind his current body of work and his solo show "Emergence" at Ryan Graff Contemporary. This mind-expa...
S3 · E3 · 12 May 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Laura Smith
Send us Fan Mail May 13, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E3 Laura Smith Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a very special conversation with British painter Laura Smith about her work, her formative years and the extraordinary training she acquired with some of Britain's most beloved observational painters. This is truly an episode you don't want to miss! Website: laura-smith.com Instagram (Painting): laurajrsmith NEAC: Laura Smith Crean and C...
S3 · E2 · 3 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco
Send us Fan Mail April 3, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E2 Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a delightful conversation with the Italian painter Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco about her painting and printmaking practices and the self-discovery she has gained from her work. Website: ilardt.com Instagram (Painting): @ilariardt Instagram (Printmaking): @ilaria.rdt_ink Bio: Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco initially trained as an illu...
S3 · E1 · 2 Mar 2024 · 50 min
Teresa Oaxaca Returns
Send us Fan Mail March 2, 2024 Creative Contemplation S3E1 Teresa Oaxaca Returns Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has an engaging conversation with her friend, the classical surrealist painter, Teresa Oaxaca. In this episode, Teresa and Suzanne discuss how to best align your life so that you are engaging in your creative practice as much as possible and making a living from it. Website: teresaoaxaca.com Instagram: @teresaoaxaca X (formerly Twitter...
S2 · E10 · 23 Dec 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Stephen Copeland
Send us Fan Mail December 22, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E10 Stephen Copeland Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur has a fascinating conversation with writer Stephen Copeland about his latest memoir, In the House of the Rising Sounds published by Resource Publications, which explores the themes of "thin spaces" and the connection between spirituality and creativity which he discovered at the famed blues venue in Charlotte, NC - the Double Door Inn.&n...
S2 · E9 · 14 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Franklin White
Send us Fan Mail November 14, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E9 Franklin White Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur reconnects with one of her most beloved Corcoran School of Art professors, the artist Franklin White. Suzanne and Franklin have a delightful conversation about his solo show, "Franklin White, An American in Venezuela" at the American University Museum, Katzen Center in Washington DC which is currently hanging until December 10th, 2023. Web...
S2 · E8 · 19 Oct 2023 · 43 min
Victoria Browning Wyeth
Send us Fan Mail October 20, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E8 Victoria Browning Wyeth In this very special Halloween themed episode, Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator Suzanne Lago Arthur interviews Victoria Browning Wyeth, the only grandchild of the iconic American artist, Andrew Wyeth. Victoria generously discusses with Suzanne what it was like growing up in such a famous family of artists. She shares fond memories of both her grandfather Andrew and her Unc...
S2 · E7 · 10 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Daniel Shadbolt
Send us Fan Mail October 10, 2023 Creative Contemplation S2E7 Daniel Shadbolt Creative Contemplation podcast host & creator, Suzanne Lago Arthur has an insightful conversation with British painter Daniel Shadbolt about his formation as an artist, his work and practice and his unending search for the subtle nuances of color and atmosphere in painting. Website: www.danielshadbolt.com Instagram: @daniel_shadbolt_painting New English Art Club: Daniel Shadbolt Bio: British painter Dan...

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Join host Suzanne Lago Arthur for engaging discussions with creative professionals about their art and what inspires and feeds their creativity.

Creative Contemplation is a English arts & books podcast from Suzanne Lago Arthur. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Suzanne Lago Arthur
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 2 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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