Best of the Program | Guests: Kathie Lee Gifford & Thomas Blackshear | 7/19/24
Jul 19, 2024
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Kathie Lee Gifford discusses her latest fictional-thriller book 'Herod and Mary,' while Thomas Blackshear shares about his art inspiration. Topics include Trump's RNC speech, Joy Reid's conspiracy theories, and supporting women in difficult situations. The podcast also explores the intriguing tale of Herod and conversations on art, friendship, and American stories.
Thomas Blackshear finds inspiration in historical artifacts for impactful paintings.
Collaborative art show merges paintings with historic artifacts to enhance storytelling in fine art.
Deep dives
Herod and Mary Thriller Painting by Thomas Blackshear
Thomas Blackshear plans to capture Donald Trump's iconic moment rising up from the ground in a painting. Besides this, he chooses to paint the Emancipation Proclamation as his first work, inspired by your artifacts. The unique concept of displaying paintings next to historical artifacts intrigues him, and he aims to create impactful pieces that tell stories.
Thomas Blackshear's Prayer-Guided Artistic Process
Thomas Blackshear shares about his prayerful artistic process where he seeks divine inspiration for his paintings. Images come to him in vivid detail after earnest prayer, like his iconic painting 'Forgiven'. This method allows him to create powerful and meaningful artwork that resonates with viewers.
Unveiling American Narratives Through Art
The collaborative art show brings together 30 top artists like Thomas Blackshear to weave American history into captivating artwork. By merging paintings with historic artifacts, the show aims to enhance storytelling in fine art. It invites art enthusiasts to explore inspiring narratives through a blend of visual art and historical context.
Joining Glenn Beck's Innovative Art Show
Thomas Blackshear expresses excitement about participating in Glenn Beck's pioneering art exhibition that reimagines storytelling in the art world. The show offers a platform for artists to break free from conventional themes and elevate their craft through storytelling. Join the event at Mercury Studios in September to experience a collection of impactful American narratives in fine art.
Glenn gives his thoughts on President Trump’s speech on the last day of the RNC. Artist Thomas Blackshear joins Glenn to discuss his latest joint project with Mercury Studios and where he finds inspiration for his art pieces. Author and actress Kathie Lee Gifford joins Glenn to discuss her newest book, "Herod and Mary," a fictional-thriller retelling of an often-untold biblical story.