Creative Careers Audio Podcast

In this episode, Grace Cho talks with Lauren Hana Chai in a conversation about how heritage, childhood trauma, and self-discovery can be navigated through art.

David Soman sits down with Artrepreneur curator Matt Rota to dive into his rediscovery of children’s book illustration and the creation of Ladybug Girl. The post David Soman: Making of a Children’s Book appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Pauline Brown and Grace Cho discuss Pauline's career path and more importantly, the subject of Pauline's recent book, Aesthetic Intelligence. The post Building Brands through Aesthetic Intelligence with Pauline Brown appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Zoë van Dijk, freelance illustrator and storyteller, discusses with Artrepreneur curator Matt Rota her navigation of the freelance world The post The Business of Freelance Illustration with Zoë van Dijk appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Raghava KK – Multidisciplinary Artist, Curator, and Storyteller, explores the transcendence of art through the ambits of the current digital era without sacrificing the particular. His work traverses traditional forms of painting, installation, and performance, while his practice embraces new media to express post-human contemporary realities. Raghava discusses with Grace Cho, Artrepreneur CEO, the importance […] The post Raghava KK’s secret to success – Stay true to your curiosity. appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Raghava KK - Multidisciplinary Artist, Curator, and Storyteller, explores the transcendence of art through the ambits of the current digital era without sacrificing the particular. His work traverses traditional forms of painting, installation, and performance, while his practice embraces new media to express post-human contemporary realities. Raghava discusses with Grace Cho, Artrepreneur CEO, the importance of identity and what it means to journey through art. Raghava KK has been named by CNN as one of the 10 most remarkable people and has been a featured speaker at countless events such as the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, multiple TED talks, and has been the keynote speaker at many top conferences around the globe.

Félicie Haymoz, character designer known for her work on Fantastic Mr. Fox, Isle of Dogs,  and Taili Wu, stop-motion "monster-shaper," contrast their experiences working in the movie world, balancing commercial and creative projects, and how they've inspired each other. Artrepreneur's curator Matt Rota explores with them their path to their current field and the highlights of their careers thus far. Félicie Haymoz and Taili Wu have currently teamed up to teach a unique covid-adapted workshop combining their perspectives through the use of paper puppets. The post Who doesn’t want to be a puppeteer! appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Félicie Haymoz, character designer known for her work on "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Isle of Dogs,"  and Taili Wu, stop-motion "monster-shaper," contrast their experiences working in the movie world, balancing commercial and creative projects, and how they've inspired each other. Artrepreneur's curator Matt Rota explores with them their path to their current field and the highlights of their careers thus far. Félicie Haymoz and Taili Wu have currently teamed up to teach a unique covid-adapted workshop combining their perspectives through the use of paper puppets.

Martin Wittfooth, acclaimed painter and illustrator, discusses with Artrepreneur curator, Matthew Rota, his artistic journey, album covers, the discovery of his love of oil painting, and the logistics of gallery shows and art fairs.  Wittfooth’s oil paintings explore disquieting themes of "industry and nature, unhinged evolution, and the clash of old ideologies with modern fears", and have appeared in numerous publications such as New American Paintings, Hi-Fructose, and American Artist. The post Martin Wittfooth: Art fairs, animals, & album covers appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Martin Wittfooth, an acclaimed painter, discusses with Artrepreneur curator, Matthew Rota, his artistic journey, album covers, the discovery of his love of oil painting, and the logistics of gallery shows and art fairs.  Wittfooth's oil paintings explore disquieting themes of "industry and nature, unhinged evolution, and the clash of old ideologies with modern fears", and have appeared in numerous publications such as New American Paintings, Hi-Fructose, and American Artist. View Martin Wittfooth's Artrepreneur profile here.

Sergio Bessa, Director of Curatorial Programs at the Bronx Museum, discusses the Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch exhibition, as well as explores what it means to be a curator in the shifting future of the arts industry.  The post Sergio Bessa: “A curator is someone who takes care of the art” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Steve Brodner, an award-winning illustrator, caricaturist and journalist, as he dives into how he "lets his art respond to the world". The post Steve Brodner: “How can I take the features of this face and tell my story?” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Steve Brodner, an award-winning illustrator, caricaturist and journalist, as he dives into how he "lets his art respond to the world". The post Steve Brodner: “How can I take the features of this face and tell my story?” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Steve Brodner, an award-winning illustrator, caricaturist and journalist, as he dives into how he "lets his art respond to the world". Brodner investigates how he takes a story and physicality of a subject to craft a narrative through visual storytelling. Working with publications such as The New Yorker, L.A. Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and more, Brodner shares his experiences in the political world as a creative reporter and narrator. Listen to his conversation with our host, Matt Rota. Visit Steve Brodner's Artrepreneur profile here.

Hear what inspires Rich Tu, the VP of digital design for MTV, VH1, CMT, and Logo, to create energetic and electrifying designs for big brands like Nike, New York Times, and Coca-Cola. The post Rich Tu: “My work vibrates a little bit more” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Hear what inspires Rich Tu, the VP of digital design for MTV, VH1, CMT, and Logo, to create energetic and electrifying designs for big brands like Nike, New York Times, and Coca-Cola. The post Rich Tu: “My work vibrates a little bit more” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Rich Tu is the VP of digital design for MTV, VH1, CMT, and Logo. Hear what inspires Rich to create energetic and electrifying designs for brands like Nike, New York Times, and Coca-Cola. He has always been stimulated by street art and the underground scene, allowing a fresh and youthful vibe into mainstream media. From deciding to develop his artistic career to building his relationships with fellow artists, see how Rich emerged to become an influential creator and storyteller in the commercial world.

Javier Ameijeiras tells us his journey from any work that would pay him to draw right out of art school, to the red carpet at the where he was the associate designer for The 91st Oscars. His career has taken twists and turns, but through it all, Javier followed the light in front of him into paths previously unknown to successfully tackle the world of theater, tv and film.  The post Javier Ameijeiras: “What’s the light that’s shining brightest in front of me?” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Javier Ameijeiras tells us his journey from any work that would pay him to draw right out of art school, to the red carpet at the where he was the associate designer for The 91st Oscars. His career has taken twists and turns, but through it all, Javier followed the light in front of him into paths previously unknown to successfully tackle the world of theater, tv and film.  The post Javier Ameijeiras: “What’s the light that’s shining brightest in front of me?” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Matt Rota sat down with award-winning illustrator Nathan Fox to discuss how he went from editorial to comics and how he developed the skills to effectively craft visual narratives. To see work by both Matt and Nathan, visit Artrepreneur.com.  The post Nathan Fox: “So, I had to become a storyteller.” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Matt Rota sat down with award-winning illustrator Nathan Fox to discuss how he went from editorial to comics and how he developed the skills to effectively craft visual narratives. To see work by both Matt and Nathan, visit Artrepreneur.com.  The post Nathan Fox: “So, I had to become a storyteller.” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

For artist Matt Rota, finding community and building a network is key.  He sat down with Artrepreneur's Chief-Curator to discuss the path from art school kid to illustrating for the New York Times, The New York, Harpers, Politico, Smithsonian, The Washington Post, and the Criterion Collection among others.  The post Matt Rota: From Art-School to Illustrating for the New York Times appeared first on Art Business Journal.

For artist Matt Rota, finding community and building a network is key.  He sat down with Artrepreneur's Chief-Curator to discuss the path from art school kid to illustrating for the New York Times, The New York, Harpers, Politico, Smithsonian, The Washington Post, and the Criterion Collection among others.  The post Matt Rota: From Art-School to Illustrating for the New York Times appeared first on Art Business Journal.

For artist Matt Rota, finding community and building a network is key.  He sat down with Artrepreneur's Chief-Curator to discuss the path from art school kid to illustrating for the New York Times, The New Yorker, Harpers, Politico, Smithsonian, The Washington Post, and the Criterion Collection, among others.

Grace sits down with renowned artist & illustrator Scott Gordley to discuss what it was like to paint James Earl Jones' portrait, as well as Cher, Madonna, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Gordley's commercial work has appeared in Time, Esquire, Newsday, Playboy, and the London Times, among others. He dives into what makes an illustration "smart", the importance of understanding your subject, and how to bring extra dimension into your work that'll catch the eye of any decent art director.  The post Fine Art vs. Commercial? Scott Gordley On Taking Both Paths appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Grace sits down with renowned artist & illustrator Scott Gordley to discuss what it was like to paint James Earl Jones' portrait, as well as Cher, Madonna, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Gordley's commercial work has appeared in Time, Esquire, Newsday, Playboy, and the London Times, among others. He dives into what makes an illustration "smart", the importance of understanding your subject, and how to bring extra dimension into your work that'll catch the eye of any decent art director.  The post Fine Art vs. Commercial? Scott Gordley On Taking Both Paths appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Anelle Miller, Director of the Society of Illustrators and the Museum of American Illustration in New York City, understands a successful career requires more than just talent. After all, it’s not what gifts you have, it’s what you do with them. Early on Anelle learned what to do, what not to do, and how best […] The post For Anelle Miller of Society of Illustrators, Confidence is Key. appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Anelle Miller, Director of the Society of Illustrators and the Museum of American Illustration in New York City, understands a successful career requires more than just talent. After all, it’s not what gifts you have, it’s what you do with them. Early on Anelle learned what to do, what not to do, and how best […] The post For Anelle Miller of Society of Illustrators, Confidence is Key. appeared first on Art Business Journal.

In this podcast, Franz discusses what it takes to find work and succeed in the creative industry. The post Turning Your Creative Career Goals into Action appeared first on Art Business Journal.

In this podcast, Franz discusses what it takes to find work and succeed in the creative industry. The post Turning Your Creative Career Goals into Action appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Mark Golden, President of Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has created a sustainable small business that serves artist-customers and stays true to its values. The post Mark Golden’s Opportunity to Create a Sustainable Business appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Mark Golden, President of Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has created a sustainable small business that serves artist-customers and stays true to its values. The post Mark Golden’s Opportunity to Create a Sustainable Business appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Mark Golden grew up with paints all around him. His father started a paint supply business in the 1930's in NYC frequented by William de Kooning and Jackson Pollock. Following in his footsteps, Golden started Golden Artist Colors. As CEO, he re-imagined a new company based on delighting customers and sustainability, from its waste management practices to being an employee-owned company (ESOP). With an artist-in-residence program and philanthropic commitment, Golden has created a winning formula. . In this podcast, calling in from a farm in upstate New York, a small town called New Berlin, population 2700, which also happens to be their corporate HQ, he talks about the opportunities and challenges in running a small business and what it takes to steer the ship. For Golden, his business is more than materials for artists, "colors are a catalyst, bridging creative communities and inspiring positive global change through the arts, recognizing that we do have a voice." Mark Golden received the 1996 Small Business Person of the Year from the US Small Business Administration. Golden Artist Colors was featured on the NBC Nightly News as a successful small business.

For Culture Coach and TedX Speaker Jeanette Bronée nourishment is so much more than just nutrition. In this podcast, she talks about her journey to help others practice self-care to sustain ourselves at work, at home, and on-the-go. The post Nourish Yourself and Your Creativity with Jeanette Bronée appeared first on Art Business Journal.

For Culture Coach and TedX Speaker Jeanette Bronée nourishment is so much more than just nutrition. In this podcast, she talks about her journey to help others practice self-care to sustain ourselves at work, at home, and on-the-go. The post Nourish Yourself and Your Creativity with Jeanette Bronée appeared first on Art Business Journal.

TedX speaker, culture coach, author and CEO/Founder of Path for Life Inc. Jeanette Bronée is on a mission to make self-care the foundation for how we perform–at work, in the studio, at home, and on-the-go.  Defying the myth of burning the candle at both sends held by many creatives, she works with clients using her Path for Life Method, which integrates three ingredients to create sustainable change in the way we eat, perform and thrive every day: Food-Knowledge, Mindfulness, and Habit-Shifting. . Bronée's shift to this mindset stems from her own experience. Like many of our Creative Careers podcast guests, Bronée felt lost in her life and career in her late twenties, unsure how she could move forward in a way that mattered to her. When cancer took the lives of her parents and threatened hers, she realized she wanted to be part of the change that needed to happen in how we take care of ourselves–at work, at home, and on the go. It was this experience that made her realize it's good to keep asking the "big" questions in life; to keep looking for how to continue to grow. . In this podcast, Jeanette talks about her path to being a creative entrepreneur and how she works with others to instill a foundation of self-care. Through her insights and advice, you'll learn how to nourish yourself and how to make sure you remain Creative Project #1.

You don't have to be or do just one thing. That's the message creative entrepreneur Sarah Katherine Bleibtreu shares as she talks about balancing the creative process and bringing an idea or product to market. The post Creativity is in the Bag for Sarah Katherine Bleibtreu appeared first on Art Business Journal.

You don't have to be or do just one thing. That's the message creative entrepreneur Sarah Katherine Bleibtreu shares as she talks about balancing the creative process and bringing an idea or product to market. The post Creativity is in the Bag for Sarah Katherine Bleibtreu appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Successful founder of Blibetroy, a handbag and accessory business artist, designer, builder and maker Sarah Katherine Bleibtreu never believed that you have to do or be just one thing in life. For her, creativity is fluid and ideas are whispers in the air that need to be captured and cultivated. Working across the disciplines of architecture, fashion, accessory design, and the plastic fine arts, Sarah's title is also fluid. Whether she's creating Blibetroy, a handbag business, designing homes, objects or lighting, what stays the same is her vision to create a specific sensory experience and bring it to life so others can enjoy it. . In this podcast, Sarah talks to Brian Young about balancing the creative process and bringing an idea or product to market. She explains how making your version of what you want to exist in the world requires both discipline and openness to keep refining it. And, while everything has to have a monetary value, that doesn't mean you always need the intention of selling it before it has time to mature.

Art Hive Magazine and "Hello Creatives" podcast co-founder Angela Yungk wanted to be creative and make money, but didn't know have a clear vision for what that would be. Now, she runs a successful magazine inspiring others to engage in all things conscious and creative. The post Angela Yungk Turns the Page with Art Hive Magazine appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Art Hive Magazine and "Hello Creatives" podcast co-founder Angela Yungk wanted to be creative and make money, but didn't know have a clear vision for what that would be. Now, she runs a successful magazine inspiring others to engage in all things conscious and creative. The post Angela Yungk Turns the Page with Art Hive Magazine appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Aspiring actress Angela Yungk came to a point early in her career that many creatives can relate to. You're not happy with what you're doing, you want to be creative and make money, but you don't have a solid idea or direction. . That's what happened to Angela and her friend, Jessie Prugh, when they both found themselves searching for the right mix of creative endeavor and business opportunity. They decided to band together and brainstormed until the idea of a magazine came to the surface. Today, she and Prugh are the co-founders of Art Hive Magazine and co-hosts of the “Hello Creatives!” podcast.  The magazine focuses on arts, culture and entertainment and features diverse trends around the world, interviews with creatives and celebrities and issues around sustainability and entrepreneurship. If you're looking for an inspiring story about not giving up hope and turning to others to help you along they way, listen to Angela.

Don't ask Dian Holton what box she fits into. As a freelancer with multiple creative outlets, there is no one job title that captures all that she does. And she likes it that way. Dian talks about managing her many projects, her collaborative leadership style, and the importance of mentorship. The post For Dian Holton, the Answer is “All of the Above” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Don't ask Dian Holton what box she fits into. As a freelancer with multiple creative outlets, there is no one job title that captures all that she does. And she likes it that way. Dian talks about managing her many projects, her collaborative leadership style, and the importance of mentorship. The post For Dian Holton, the Answer is “All of the Above” appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Dian Holton's creativity knows no limits. Nor should it. She exemplifies the modern day “hybrid”, “portfolio” or "slasher" career, being one of over 53 million people doing freelance work in the United States.  With a combination of part-time employment, temporary work, freelance gigs, or a side hustle. her "job title" is fluid; her occupation is a myriad of professions. . Based in Washington DC, Dian is an Art Director/Fashion Enthusiast/Pop Culture + Style Junkie/American Institute of Graphic Arts Washington DC Mentoring + Design Continuum Scholarship Fund Director/AIGA Diversity & Inclusion Task Force Committee member/Footwear Designer/Visual Display Associate. Dian has worked with brands such as The Gap, Nike, and AARP, and Hewlett Packard. She started Daily Digits, an Instagram series where she fashions numbers out of found objects. Dian was named a Graphic Design USA “Person to Watch” in 2016 and has earned many other awards (which would entail much more slashing). . In this podcast, Dian talks about what it's like to have so many different creative outlets. She describes what makes a collaborative leadership style, what she looks for when deciding on potential projects, and the importance of mentorship at every stage of a creative's career.

Michael Hafftka understands what living as an artist is all about. Armed with experience from a lifelong career, his work is in the most prestigious museums and collections in the world, and his perspective is priceless. The post Michael Hafftka’s Secrets to Being a Legendary Artist appeared first on Art Business Journal.

Michael Hafftka understands what living as an artist is all about. Armed with experience from a lifelong career, his work is in the most prestigious museums and collections in the world, and his perspective is priceless. The post Michael Hafftka’s Secrets to Being a Legendary Artist appeared first on Art Business Journal.

It's every artist's dream to have their work in the permanent collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art (New York). It means you're part of the history of art. But Michael Hafftka's is focusing on the present and the future. His creative career is going strong after more than four decades as an internationally acclaimed visual artist.  His accomplishments check all the boxes for achieving the status of a legend in the art world.  His work has been recognized by renowned art critics  from The Sunday Times of London and The New York Times. . In this podcast, Hafftka discusses his career from the 1970's to the present, how he's embraced social media, and the "dying gallery model". If you want to know how an artist achieves longevity in his career and what it takes to persist, listen to what art legend Michael Hafftka has to say.

A creative's personal history and experience often influence their artwork. While sometimes the influence is subconscious, for artist and curator Tony Khawam, it is very much intentional. Born in Syria, his recent paintings tell the story of modern day Syria. The post Tony Khawam’s Gallery Reveals Beauty in Destruction appeared first on Art Business Journal.

A creative's personal history and experience often influence their artwork. While sometimes the influence is subconscious, for artist and curator Tony Khawam, it is very much intentional. Born in Syria, his recent paintings tell the story of modern day Syria. The post Tony Khawam’s Gallery Reveals Beauty in Destruction appeared first on Art Business Journal.

American artist, curator, and creative designer Tony Khawam's recent work and curated exhibitions are influenced by the unfathomable unrest in Syria. For many creatives, like Khawam, their homeland informs both their artwork and their deeply personal stories behind their creation. There's no better example of this than Khawam. Born in Aleppo, Syria and currently living in Florida, he believes that stories bring power to art and make the work more compelling. For him, art is a form of expression that facilitates an exchange of cultures and ideas conveyed through the viewer's aesthetic experience of the work. . In this podcast, Tony talks about his vision as an artist, marketing strategies as an artist and gallery owner, and the two things that potential buyers consider when looking at art. He also shares the qualities he looks for when curating work and identifying artists to exhibit.