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Episode 13: Interior Designer Adam Hunter

For Ep13 of Thinking of Art, I caught up with LA based interior designer Adam Hunter. Adam shared inspirations of how to truly live your home at this time of quarantine. I also enjoyed hearing about his favorite businesses in LA, who he sources for furniture, and the must-dos tips for designing comfy spaces at home.

Adam also talked to me about his favorite museums, celebrity projects, and more! Oh, and listen until the end to hear about one of his favorite clients, Neil Patrick Harris. Celebrated for his dynamic, bespoke interiors that take cue from his decade as a star on Broadway – Adam Hunter is a force in the Los Angeles design community.

After years of leading roles under the bright lights, Hunter shifted his passion for drama and spectacle beyond the stage to designing extraordinary interiors across the country. Designing the famed  Kate Somerville spa on Melrose Place, Adam soon became the go-to designer for Hollywood elite including Neil Patrick Harris, Sutton Foster, Travis Barker, and Christina Hendricks.

In 2014 Adam made House Beautiful’s coveted Next Wave list and in 2015 and 2019 was named to the Luxe Magazine’s Design Gold List. He has since been featured in The New York Times, Instyle Magazine, Elle Decor, and Vogue among others. His personal residence was featured in Architectural Digest in 2017.

Episode 10: Figurative Painter, Michele Del Campo

Ep10 with Italian Born, Madrid-based figurative painter Michele Del Campo at his studio in Madrid, Spain. During today’s Thinking of Art IG Live, we caught up on current life in Madrid during Covid-19, discussed his figurative painting style, heard how he stays inspired to capture emotions of those he paints, his big career break through, and had a private tour of his art studio. Del Campo also shared how he stays inspired as an artist, how his lifestyle has given him the ability to travel the world, and we answered many questions from the viewers around the world who joined the call. | Purchase works on artstager.shop

Episode 7: LA-Based Artist, James Goldcrown

For Thinking of Art Ep7, I spoke with LA-based artist and muralist, James Goldcrown. James took us inside his LA studio, shared how he got started as an artist, what inspired him to become a full-time artist, and how the Bleeding Hearts / Love Wall concept was launched. Join us for an inspiring talk about art, pursuing one’s dreams, and how to stay strong and healthy during the time of Covid-19. For pricing of prints or paintings, text 424-355-2280 or kc@kipton.com.

Episode 8: Celebrity Jeweler Azature

For Ep8 of Thinking of Art, Celebrity Jeweler Azature joined me to talk about how to choose JOY every day, the importance of legacy investing in jewelry, and his advice for artists and entrepreneurs. With a family history in the diamond business, Azature has built his client base through relationships with individuals who connect to his artistic passion. Azature also showed us some of his favorite artists: Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, and Keith Haring and a large diamond from his personal collection. He also spoke about his first internships and working with celebrities Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson, and Toni Braxton.

Episode 3: Artist & Muralist, David Paul Kay

Ep3 features David Paul Kay. Originally from Eastern Europe (former Soviet Republic of Georgia) David migrated to the United States in 2008.  As a self-taught artist, Kay has always experimented with various different techniques; though his career evolved soon after moving to New York City early 2009 and developing his signature black & white style.

Using vibrant lines, shapes and intricate compositions David transforms blank surfaces into complex yet simple to read narratives. Kay’s obsession with detail, versatility of scale and perspective lead to the creation of hundreds of his drawings, paintings, murals and sculptures. 

Throughout the past decade David’s work has been exhibited and included in private collections all over the United States, Europe and the Middle East, including artist residencies in Los Angeles, London and South of Spain, solo and group exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and Dubai.

David has created numerous large scale interior and exterior murals in major cities of the US, Europe and Africa, including the recent “Mona Lisa V” in Wynwood Art District for Art Basel Miami 2019. David’s work has been featured in Forbes, Architectural Digest, Vogue Italia, Wallpaper, Haute Living, Gotham Magazine, AM New York, Journal du Design, VAMP Malta and more.