In this illuminating episode, Blue Rain Gallery founder Leroy Garcia engages in a thoughtful dialogue with esteemed artists Matthew Sievers and Bryce Pettit. Together, they delve into the inspirations, challenges, and techniques that define their celebrated practices—Sievers as a painter of expressive, light-drenched landscapes, and Pettit as a sculptor whose elegant bronze forms pay tribute to the natural world.Matthew Sievers discusses his pursuit of emotional resonance through bold, gestural brushwork and layered tonalities, revealing how his compositions aim to capture the fleeting interplay of light and landscape. Bryce Pettit offers a glimpse into the sculptural process, reflecting on the patience, precision, and deep observation of wildlife that inform his meticulously crafted bronzes.Throughout the conversation, Leroy guides listeners through an exploration of artistic intention, material mastery, and the ways in which personal vision evolves over time. This episode offers a rare and inspiring look at two accomplished artists whose work embodies the spirit of contemporary Western art and the commitment to excellence that defines Blue Rain Gallery.Matthew Sievers: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/matthew-sieversBryce Pettit: https://blueraingallery.com/artists/bryce-pettitThe Blue Rain Gallery Podcast is hosted by Leroy Garcia, produced by Leah Garcia, with music by Mozart Gabriel Abeyta.