69. Ruth Rhoten on Silver

69. Ruth Rhoten on Silver

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Martin visits artisan Ruth Rhoten, silversmith, goldsmith & artist at her studio. They talk about her wonderful silver making as well as her antique silver conservation work for dealers and collectors nationwide. (we apologize for the background noise of heavy rain)

Ruth’s website: Here.

Our video at the studio: Here.

68. Pixar’s Dice Tsutsumi

68. Pixar’s Dice Tsutsumi

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Martin drops in at Pixar Animation Studio and talks with artist Dice (Daisuke) Tsutsumi about his journey as an artist and what brought him to Pixar. Dice talks about what it was like as the art director behind the scenes of creating Toy Story 3 and his love of painting.

Artists Help Japan – Earthquake & Tsunami 2011 Visit the website to donate here.

67. Russ Goldberger Antique Dealer

67. Russ Goldberger Antique Dealer

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Martin interviews Russ Goldberger about his road to success and how he has utilized the power of the internet to promote antiques. Listen in as they talk about decoys, folk art, objects with original painted surfaces and how to market them in today’s business climate.

66. LA Modern’s Peter Loughrey

66. LA Modern’s Peter Loughrey

Martin interviews Peter Loughrey, Founder & Director of Los Angeles Modern Auctions. Listen in as they talk about the spectacular Max Palevsky Interior to be offered in March with several custom pieces by Ettore Sottsass. They also talk about several facets of the collecting hobby of Mid-century Modern, and Contemporary Design.

Click here for LA Modern Auctions.  Click here for our podcast with Mid-Century Modern dealer Dave Shaw.

64. Mark Moran, FW Publications

64. Mark Moran, FW Publications

Martin & Reyne talk to Mark Moran, antique appraiser, author of over 25 books on antiques & collectibles and editor of FW Publications. Mark is an interesting guest with a love for the business and has an outstanding diversified knowledge of antiques & art.