The Art Box

The Art Box - Episode 192 - Meet the 2024 Ms. Senior Mesquite Contestants

Linda Harris and Becky Boyd gathered the 2024 contestants in the Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio for a great conversation taking you behind the scenes and into the hearts of these amazing ladies. Enjoy. 

The Art Box - Episode 191 - Ms. Senior Mesquite History - Jean Watkins and Becky Boyd

Gracing our Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio was Jean Watkins, founder of the Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant and the first Ms. Senior Mesquite and Becky Boyd Pageant President. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for an interesting chat.
If you would like to support the Ms. Sr. Mesquite pageant with a donation it can be sent to WHCC PO Box 1502 Mesquite, NV 89024.

The Art Box - Episode 190 - Meet Ms. Senior Mesquite Bronzie Dabney

The Art Box hosted royalty recently as we welcomed newly crowned Ms. Sr. Mesquite Bronzie Dabney to our Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio. 
As Ms. Sr. Mesquite, Dabney will also hold the title of Ms. Senior Nevada and go on to compete in the national Ms. Senior America Pageant, which is based on the belief that seniors are the foundation of America and our most valuable treasure.

The Art Box - Episode 193 - The Heart of Creativity - Meet Romy Umholtz

We had the pleasure of meeting Romy Umholtz at the "At the County Fair" exhibition held at the Rotunda Gallery in the Clark County Government Center, Las Vegas. We titled this episode "The Heart of Creativity" to capture Romy's deep and heartfelt passion for creativity in all its remarkable forms.
You can find Romy on Facebook.

The Art Box - Episode 194 - Interviewing ChatGPT - Meet Jessica

We finally did it! Linda and Steve sat down for an exclusive interview with ChatGPT, or Jessica as Linda is allowed to call them. We pulled out every question in our repertoire, covering a wide array of topics. While it was certainly informative, we found it, in our humble opinion, a bit on the dull side. But don't just take our word for it—judge for yourself. Dive into the interview and let us know what you think!

The Art Box - Episode 187 - Connect, Dream, Pursue - Meet Lindsey Packingham

WOWser is what we have to say about Lindsey's mosaic art! She captured numerous awards at this months "Blessings of Nature" exhibition at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery.
Lindsey has nurtured her creative spirit since childhood, ultimately elevating her passion for Art and Design through dedicated college studies. Trained in various artistic mediums and interior design, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a Minor in Art History, where her love for mosaic art truly took shape. Lindsey continually refines her niche—capturing the beauty and intricacies of nature and landscapes through fine art mosaics. Her work is deeply inspired by her personal experiences, including camping, hiking, and backpacking adventures with her family, as well as the diverse climates, vegetation, and terrains they explore together.
Visit her web site: Lindsey Packingham Mosaics

The Art Box - Episode 195 - Sonic Warrior - Meet Captain Kevin Smith USN Retired

In this episode of The Art Box podcast, Linda and Steve step outside of our normal subject of art as we are honored to feature Captain Kevin Smith, US Navy Retired, and former Top Gun instructor. Captain Smith brings a wealth of expertise and thrilling experiences from his distinguished career in naval aviation. He will share riveting stories from his time developing the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School on board the USS Constellation, He offers a rare insider's view into the high-intensity world of supersonic close in aerial combat. Captain Smith will discuss the rigorous demands of being a Top Gun instructor, the evolution of fighter tactics, and the crucial elements of leadership and precision under pressure. This episode promises to be an exhilarating dive into the life of a true naval aviator who has trained the best of the best.
Learn more about Captain Smith and purchase his book Sonic Warrior here: 
Watch Captain Smiths Documentary movie here: 

The Art Box - Episode 188 - Blessings of Nature - Best in Show - Meet Lynn Craven

May 2024 Blessing of Nature exhibition Best in Show award winner Lynn Craven. 
You get magic when you have two well respected award winning artists sit down for a chat at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. In the second of our series of exhibition Best in Show interviews our host Floyd Johnson grabbed Award winner Lynn Craven to talk about his unique art work. 
Only 9 minutes, enjoy and smile.

The Art Box - Episode 186 - Reaping Colors, Patterns, and Shapes - Meet Jeannie Hua

After meeting Jeannie at her exhibition, "Invisible Memories," at Core Contemporary co-curated by Mylène Lachance-Paquin and Nancy Good we just knew she was our next guest. Her exhibition is described as dynamic, multi-layered paintings and collages fearlessly travel through concepts of cultural migration, historical and contemporary racism, fraught emotional territories, and confrontational change.
We promise you will enjoy this heartfelt episode with an incredibly talented wife, mom, professor, judge, and artist.
When not creating art, you will find Jeannie on our public lands helping with nature projects.
Learn mote about Jeannie

The Art Box - Episode 182 - Celebrating Life - Meet Bobbie Ann Howell and Robin Stark

We had the delightful opportunity to attend the "Celebrating Life! Masters' Exhibition 2024" held at the Charleston Heights Art Center Gallery in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Amidst the breathtaking artwork, we had the pleasure of sitting down with artists Bobbie Ann Howell and Robin Stark to delve into their creative processes and inspirations.
Kick back and enjoy a wonderful art conversation. 
Learn more:
Bobbie Ann Howell - What I love about Nevada.
Robin Stark