High School Daze

To wrap us Season 2 I spoke with Jordan, a former student of mine. Jordan continues to follow his artist heart after earning his Bachelors of Fine Art from the Art Institute of San Francisco. He continues to paint, draw, and more recently work on ceramic pieces that test the boundaries of glazing. Jordan is one of those people that has a good, kind soul. It was great to catch up after years of simply liking his posts on Instagram. High School Daze will be on a short hiatus as I prepare to complete my masters degree and wrap up a school year that has been the most trying of my teaching career. Thank you to all the guests from Season 2 and thank you for listening!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Reyes Padilla is known for his artwork that incorporates his relationship with synesthesia. I am colorblind and have always been drawn to his work as it begs to question, reflect, and build an understanding of what we see and what could be. Reyes is a native New Mexican, currently based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can find his work in various locations across the city and he also has had his work distributed across the Southwest.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Vanity joins the podcast from Orlando, Florida. She is the second guest that I have met on Clubhouse. She was sharing her story one day about the role comic books had on her childhood and I felt inclined to invite her on the podcast. We talk about generating ideas, representation in art, and live-streaming. You can find her on Instagram live-streaming and sharing her knowledge, her handle is @vanitydiaz. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kristin is a fellow art educator in Albuquerque. She joins the podcast to speak about her love for ceramics, pottery, and sewing. We also talk about the challenges we face currently and some of our hopes for the future of art education. She has amazing ceramic pieces for sale simply search for Chapapas Pottery on Etsy.com. I recently purchased an awesome piece! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Impulse joins the podcast from Atlanta, Georgia. Having hopped around the country she talks about her experience as an artist and how showing up, sometimes is enough. She shares how through loss she has grown into who she is now. A huge shoutout to Happy Impulse for the custom episode illustration, isn't it great?!? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nisa joins the podcast to talk about her experience creating non-fictional video content. This episode of the podcast is one that I feel can hopefully help so many people as we grapple during a global pandemic with loss, anxiety, grief... but also strength, hope, and an urge to create a better tomorrow. Check out Nisa's work on her website: http://noorunnisa.com or find her on Instagram, (@noor.un.nisa_). Photo credit: John Acosta --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jaycee joins the podcast from Colorado where he is a screen printer. Originally from Farmington, New Mexico he shares his experience growing up and how older siblings inspired him to follow art through graffiti. I have been lucky enough to paint alongside him and his technique, skill, and vision are inspiring. Check out this episode... and feel free to share a review wherever you listen to the podcast.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

VegasJason joins the podcast from you guessed it... Las Vegas! We met virtually through The Most Famous Artist Community, started by Matty Mo (also a former guest). I also appreciate VegasJason on the Clubhouse app where he shared a wealth of knowledge and experience. Check out this episode...and send any questions, comments, or suggestions for guests to highschooldazepod@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chris is one of my favorite people to hang out with and shoot the poop. He is based out Las Cruces, New Mexico where he is owns and runs Reviver Printing. I can recall hanging out till the wee hours of the night and morning as he prepared screens, set up his press, and knocked out work for a variety of customers. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed catching up with him. Check out Reviver Printing for your screen printing needs!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bearface comes on the podcast to talk about his calling to do art and work with his hands at a young age. He also shares his about his experience being a social butterfly that also likes being alone. We also talk about branding, fatherhood, and graffiti. Keep your eyes peeled as you venture through Albuquerque... you may just catch one of his Bearface characters somewhere! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matty Mo (Yes! That Matty Mo) joins the podcast to share about his experience in becoming The Most Famous Artist. He is known for pink walls, pink rivers... and yes the monoliths that have been appearing all over the world. He shares his thoughts on what makes an artist, building a legacy, expresses how important sharing information is in the art world, and his dream to start a town. Oh yeah... Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and thanks for listening!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joanna joins the podcast as the first guest to have graduated from the school where I currently teach. She comes to talk about her journey in her work that uses adobe to combine sculptural and architectural elements. Her love for earth and plants from the southwest is evident in speaking with her. Joanna's work was also recently featured in the State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now show at the Momentary and Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, Arkansas. I feel that she will be a name that is synonymous with New Mexico and art in the likes of O'Keeffe.     --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Karnas family joins the podcast to share their story about Threads For Unity, a "wearable" art business, intended to help the community. Siblings: Miquela, Brynley, Mase, along with mom Ana, and dad Mason show that art can be a catalyst to support the community. This is a special episode as it is the first time that an entire family joins me. This is definitely a feel-good episode, just in time for the holidays!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I have known Jazz in a variety of roles... the one that stands out to me most is as my boss during my time in an Americorps program, Public Allies - New Mexico. Before that however I was able to experience her voice as a slam poet while living and working in Las Cruces. We talk about our journey since we last saw one another and how dropping out of high school doesn't dictate what your life can be and what success can look like.  I credit Jazz with helping me find purpose and finding clarity in what I should be doing with my life. She was hugely instrumental in bringing me to Albuquerque and the rest is in the books... I hope you enjoy this episode of HSD with the one and only Jazz Cuffee.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Eric Romero is an oil painter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. His paintings are showstoppers and having spoken to him for the first time on this episode I appreciate his approach to the narratives behind them. He shares how his experience of high school was a time of challenges and ultimately growth. Eric also shares how important travel is, girl dad life, and how being competitive can serve as a tool for success. You can find him on Instagram @ericromeroart and also on his website ericromeroart.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I was first introduced to Matt Gondek's work while binging podcasts. He is the host of Clean Break (cleanbreakpodcast.com) and after listening to an episode I had to check his work out. I was immediately drawn to his "deconstructive” pop art. I remember as a kid drawing my favorite heroes or cartoon characters missing limbs, or worse. His works and feelings about the art world made want to try and have him on the podcast. We talk about where art is headed, pizza Friday, Green Day, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a little something for everyone. So... here we go HSD with Matt Gondek! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nico Salazar is a fine artist, illustrator, designer and founder of Future Fantasy Delight. He joins the podcast to talk about his inspiration and life as a New Mexican. I have to admit that I am a fan of his work because of his creative combinations of characters with a mix of rave, cholo, and pop cultures. Nico also shares how sharing one's work could lead to opportunities...possibly even a sponsorship by your favorite marker company. You can follow him on Instagram @futurefantasydelight, futurefantasydelight.com, and soon a website he will launch for his fine art.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Roni joins the podcast to talk about her life as an educator, designer, and mentor. I am so inspired by her take on education and how TAB (teaching for artistic behavior) helps young artists thrive. She has worked on projects for Disney, Hallmark, has received a Golden Apple in teaching and has served as the president for the New Mexico Art Education Association. She continues to help teachers, young and old, find their best practices. I totally agree with her philosophy that students are her "colleagues" and when treated as such, they can grow and flourish in the art classroom. You can reach Roni via email: design@ronirohr.com, Instagram: @ronirohr, or Facebook: Roni Rohr. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Johnpaul Gutierrez joins the podcast to talk about his grind when it comes to making art. We jump into life as a father and artist, plus throwing in a 9-5 job to the mix. Johnpaul offers some good advice in terms of presence online, we talk about artistic process, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Please send any questions or comments to highschooldazepod@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @highschooldazepod , plus rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Léon joins us from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Where he is an art professor at the Universidad Autonoma de Cd. Juarez . Juarez has always intrigued me. Along with the ideas around remix and visual culture which León has expertise. We talk about so much and I feel like we are only skimming the surface... (Photo credit: Monica Lozano)

I have been looking forward to speaking with Deonne, who I met through my wife. Deonne's curiosity in the creative experience immediately makes me consider her an artist, even if she might not say so herself. Deonne is currently working on an awesome project called Stranded With You, which uses embroidery to create activism, awareness, and financial support for non-profits, such as Parley for the Oceans. You can also check out another project Deonne is currently working on called Loop, an app that is like "exercising" for your mental health at loop.co. Please rate and review High School Daze on your favorite platform for podcasts and send any questions or comments to highschooldazepod@gmail.com. You can also follow High School Daze and Stranded With You on the "gram" our handles are @highschooldazepod & @strandedwithyou.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Deena Crawley, Chief of Staff and Director of Marketing at Dion's, joins us to give some insight into marketing. She also shares her story about how she began with the restaurant chain based out of New Mexico, plus some words of wisdom as she reflects on high school. As always you can send questions or comments to highschooldazepod@gmail.com, or rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We kick off Season 2 with my man "Berto" Reyes. This man is constantly supporting youth artists in ABQ with his work at Warehouse 508. Talking to him always feels like talking to a family member. He shares what he has been up to and what positive has come from the continuation of living during the time of a pandemic. Remember you can send your questions or comments to highschooldazepod@gmail.com. Feel free to reach out if you would also like to be on the show! 

I am so excited to have spoken to Hedy, who was a former student of mine. She is so well rounded as an artist, even tempered, and I can't help but be proud of being able to have crossed paths with her on my teaching journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jordyn & Monique, join us to talk about their role in Plates Against Patriarchy. We discuss the impact it has had and also the discomfort it has caused to shake the foundations of oppression... and also who doesn't like a giant cookie or Flamin' Hot Cheetos (with nacho cheese)? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Natalie joins us to talk about her artwork and her inspiration, the idea to require figure drawing in schools, and Little Debbie's snack cakes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me as I speak to Noé about his large scale works currently found around various neighborhoods of Albuquerque. He is also the man behind the murals celebrating our local soccer team, the New Mexico United, which has really made a positive impact in the city and state. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me as I speak with fellow podcaster and host of the Dads On Podcast, Richard Rojo. It's always good catching up with this dude... I just don't know about 3 Musketeers, not my favorite candy bar.

Join me as I speak to Lonnie Anderson creative ninja, father, husband, and activist. I always am fascinated by the stories Lonnie has because of his sense of wonder of the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome my teacher colleagues from Albuquerque High School as we talk about the current situation as we prepare to start a new school year during the covid pandemic.

Jessica is the first guest that went to the same high school as me. We talk about her endeavors as a teacher, as a new entrepreneur, and how her business is helping her students. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Vanessa Ramirez, sculptor and monster creator, joins us to talk about her non-linear path to art, working hard, and Chico's Tacos. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hakim, a.k.a. Hakimbe, joins us to share his experience being the first Poet Laureate of the City of Albuquerque. He also shares a poem that celebrates the beauty and power of our little, big city in New Mexico. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ryan Singer joins us to talk about his experience as a Navajo, or Diné, artist. We also talk about our journey to continually grow as artists and better people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chris Dudley of the Grammy-nominated band Underoath joins us to talk about life as a father, husband, & touring musician. He has some good advice about finding ways to make it all work... and have you ever had Mac and cheese with ham in it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joel joins us to talk about his endeavors as an artist and finding where he feels he belongs. He also talks about how sometimes you can't wait for an opportunity to come to you... you have to make it happen yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cynthia joins us to talk about dim sum as inspiration for the work she creates, the importance of cultural representation, and how neither of us would want to ride in a hot air balloon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join me as we talk to Helen Atkins, a local multi-disciplinary artist, that is impacting the community one person... and plate at a time.

Jeff joins us to talk about life as a creative, the pressures of being first generation American, and how refining your craft is like constructing a sword. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On episode 2 we welcome Adrian and Tony Lopez, a dynamic duo working on honoring their Chicago roots and culture through their business, The Greater Goods Clothing Co. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Malcolm joins High School Daze in its inaugural first season on episode 1 to talk about his artistic endeavors and life in the Downtown Albuquerque scene. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app