Joshua LaRock's guest appearances

Joshua LaRock

Your Creative Push

Danny Grant - The Studio

podcast - Suggested Donation

American Art Collective

Scott Waddell

Graydon Parrish

Jacob Collins

Juliette Aristides

Jon Demartin

Todd Casey

Patricia Watwood

Dan Thompson

James Gurney

Cory Huff

Brooke Rothshank

Burton Silverman

Maria Brophy

Justin Hopkins

Casey Baugh

OwlTail

Suggested Donation is back with a new episode featuring the inimitable Josh LaRock, who's been amazing us since he was a student at GCA. We get into our shared experiences and formative years as well as a peek into Josh's unique style and insight - enjoy this episode, we sure did!

Suggested Donation is back with a new episode featuring the inimitable Josh LaRock, who's been amazing us since he was a student at GCA. We get into our shared experiences and formative years as well as a peek into Josh's unique style and insight - enjoy this episode, we sure did!

Episode 59: Joshua Larock

Joshua LaRock is internationally recognized as a preeminent figurative artist. His exquisite paintings are an ode to the past filtered through a contemporary life. LaRock’s portraits and figurative pieces alike are memorable for both their emotive quality and for evoking an eerily present feeling. Inspired by Bouguereau and other masters of the past, Joshua imbues a shade of the timeless, drawing the viewer deeper into his personal interpretation of how the world ought to be. Among Joshua’s most striking works are those of his wife, Laura. In 2012, “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife” was hailed as ‘deserving special attention’ during the historic America China Oil Painting Artists League exhibit at the Beijing World Art Museum. While “Laura in Black” was part of the prestigious BP Portrait Award 2016 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London and is the subject of his premier instructional video “The Layers of Portrait Painting”. Joshua currently lives in North Carolina with his wife and two children. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/joshualarock  In this episode, Joshua discusses: -His initial interest and study of music and music business. -How he became aware of classical realism and his discovery of John Singer Sargent, Jacob Collins, and ARC. -The common experience that he shared of being an artist that didn’t start from a young age. -Controlling his anxiety during “quick sketches.” -How long it takes him to do each of his paintings and how he sometimes wishes he spent more time in the planning stage. -His first portrait of his wife, Laura and what made it special. -How you only need to do one good painting for people to take interest in you. -His advice for making decisions, or putting yourself in the position to have to make decisions. -What it feels like for artists to take on the additional title of “entrepreneur” (and a great example from Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel). -His stance on classical realism and the fact that not as many people are doing what he does. -How soon artists should consider teaching others. -How to push past imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to teaching. Joshua's Final Push will inspire you to take that deep breath and just go for it!   Quotes: “There’s always a point in each painting at which I think ‘this is not going to work.’” “There are points where you need to take it off the easel and put it against a wall and not look at it for several months.” “There’s always a little bit of a dance between things that you’re really passionate about and things that you have to do day to day.” “I don’t think there is a ‘too soon’ to teach art.” Links mentioned: Tim Ferriss Podcast Ep #325 Featuring Derek Sivers John Singer Sargent Jacob Collins Art Renewal Center (ARC) Connect with Joshua: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: Frannerd : Website / Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Joshua LaRock is internationally recognized as a preeminent figurative artist. His exquisite paintings are an ode to the past filtered through a contemporary life. LaRock’s portraits and figurative pieces alike are memorable for both their emotive quality and for evoking an eerily present feeling. Inspired by Bouguereau and other masters of the past, Joshua imbues a shade of the timeless, drawing the viewer deeper into his personal interpretation of how the world ought to be. Among Joshua’s most striking works are those of his wife, Laura. In 2012, “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife” was hailed as ‘deserving special attention’ during the historic America China Oil Painting Artists League exhibit at the Beijing World Art Museum. While “Laura in Black” was part of the prestigious BP Portrait Award 2016 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London and is the subject of his premier instructional video “The Layers of Portrait Painting”. Joshua currently lives in North Carolina with his wife and two children. Full shownotes: <a href="http://yourcreativepush.com/joshualarock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yourcreativepush.com/joshualarock</a> In this episode, Joshua discusses: -His initial interest and study of music and music business. -How he became aware of classical realism and his discovery of John Singer Sargent, Jacob Collins, and ARC. -The common experience that he shared of being an artist that didn’t start from a young age. -Controlling his anxiety during “quick sketches.” -How long it takes him to do each of his paintings and how he sometimes wishes he spent more time in the planning stage. -His first portrait of his wife, Laura and what made it special. -How you only need to do one good painting for people to take interest in you. -His advice for making decisions, or putting yourself in the position to have to make decisions. -What it feels like for artists to take on the additional title of “entrepreneur” (and a great example from Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel). -His stance on classical realism and the fact that not as many people are doing what he does. -How soon artists should consider teaching others. -How to push past imposter syndrome, especially when it comes to teaching. Joshua's Final Push will inspire you to take that deep breath and just go for it!   Quotes: “There’s always a point in each painting at which I think ‘this is not going to work.’” “There are points where you need to take it off the easel and put it against a wall and not look at it for several months.” “There’s always a little bit of a dance between things that you’re really passionate about and things that you have to do day to day.” “I don’t think there is a ‘too soon’ to teach art.” Links mentioned: <a href="https://tim.blog/2018/07/05/richard-branson-tony-robbins-ray-dalio-lessons/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Ferriss Podcast Ep #325 Featuring Derek Sivers</a> <a href="http://www.johnsingersargent.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Singer Sargent</a> <a href="http://www.jacobcollinspaintings.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jacob Collins</a> <a href="https://www.artrenewal.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Art Renewal Center (ARC)</a> Connect with Joshua: <a href="http://joshualarock.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshua.larock" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshualarock/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/joshualarock" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> On the next episode: Frannerd : <a href="http://frannerd.cl/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frannerd/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Join the discussion in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourcreativepush/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>!

310: Take a deep breath and GO FOR IT! (w/ Joshua LaRock)

In this episode Danny talks with artist Joshua LaRock about relocating from New York to North Carolina (via Maine), being a part of the ACOPAL group that visited China, opening the East Oaks Studio with Michael Klein and Louis Carr, the artist as entrepreneur, and so much more!East Oaks Studio Kickstarter campaignjoshualarock.comEast Oaks Studio Self Reflection, 20 x 16, by Joshua LaRock Laura in Black, 20 x 16, by Joshua LaRock Aimée, 12 x 8, by Joshua LaRock Bather, 16 x 10, by Joshua LaRock Joshua LaRock painting Laura in Black East Oaks Studio

In this episode Danny talks with artist Joshua LaRock about relocating from New York to North Carolina (via Maine), being a part of the ACOPAL group that visited China, opening the East Oaks Studio with Michael Klein and Louis Carr, the artist as entrepreneur, and so much more!<h2><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1436528581/pursue-masterful-art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">East Oaks Studio Kickstarter campaign</a></h2><h2><a href="http://www.joshualarock.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joshualarock.com</a></h2><h2><a href="https://www.eastoaksstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">East Oaks Studio</a></h2> Self Reflection, 20 x 16, by Joshua LaRock Laura in Black, 20 x 16, by Joshua LaRock Aimée, 12 x 8, by Joshua LaRock Bather, 16 x 10, by Joshua LaRock Joshua LaRock painting Laura in Black East Oaks Studio

The Studio - Episode 22 - Interview with Joshua LaRock