Podcast appearances and mentions of craig black

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Craig and Ally Black, the Founder and Managing Director respectively for Scottish visual artist Craig Black. Craig is renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique— a hand-poured paint process that creates mesmerizing art. ​His art has been exhibited in London, Sydney and Dubai, and his style and versatility has led to collaborations with global brands including FIFA, Porsche, Red Bull, Jaguar, the NBA and the NFL. Make sure you check out Craig's website to see his stunning artwork! https://craig.black/

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Craig and Ally Black, the Founder and Managing Director respectively for Scottish visual artist Craig Black. Craig is renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique— a hand-poured paint process that creates mesmerizing art. His art has been exhibited in London, Sydney and Dubai, and his style and versatility has led to collaborations with global brands including FIFA, Porsche, Red Bull, Jaguar, the NBA and the NFL. Make sure you check out Craig's website to see his stunning artwork! https://craig.black/

Join us in this inspiring episode of the Art Marketing Podcast as we chat with Craig Black, a visual artist from Scotland known for his innovative acrylic fusion technique. Discover how Craig transitioned from a successful graphic designer to a full-time artist, leveraging brand collaborations with giants like FIFA and Porsche. He shares insights on building authentic connections, the importance of self-initiated projects, and how he uses platforms like LinkedIn to drive his business forward. Tune in to learn how creativity, strategy, and family values can shape a thriving art career! (00:00) - Introduction to Craig Black's Journey (01:04) - Welcome to the Art Marketing Podcast (01:32) - Who is Craig Black? (02:51) - Transition from Graphic Design to Visual Art (04:46) - Challenges and Evolution in Art (05:40) - Revenue Streams in Craig's Business (07:40) - Strategic Self-Initiated Projects (09:40) - Using LinkedIn for Business Growth (10:40) - Balancing Family Life and Business (12:40) - Upcoming Homeware Range Launch (14:40) - The Importance of Authenticity (16:40) - The Power of Live Art Performances (18:40) - Building Relationships with Brands (20:40) - The Role of Social Media in Craig's Business (22:40) - Future Aspirations and Growth (24:40) - The Impact of AI on Craig's Business (26:40) - Embracing Change and Innovation (28:40) - Creating a Legacy for His Family (30:40) - The Importance of Community Engagement (32:40) - Navigating the Art World (34:40) - The Balance Between Art and Business (36:40) - The Role of Advisors in Business Growth (38:40) - The Future of Craig's Art Practice (40:40) - The Importance of Marketing for Artists (42:40) - Utilizing Instagram for Engagement (44:40) - Creating a Broadcast List on Instagram (46:40) - The Power of Direct Communication (48:40) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement Craig's Website https://craig.black/ Craig's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_craigblack/ Keep up with the latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast Signup for a free account on ArtHelper and use my jazzy coupon code which is POD.  This will give you a free month of the Pro plan that has all the bells and whistles: https://www.arthelper.ai/

We've got more action and fewer animals on the pod for you this week. Oh, and 100% more Myles - he's back from wherever. We took a look at high-action, modern-day-pirate anime from 2006, Black Lagoon. We also talk about Filipino fare, Captain Philips, the Drive soundtrack, and Ip Man. | Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord

The integration of BW Converting's Baldwin Color Control System (CCS) with System Brunner's Instrument Flight color evaluation software has evolved in step with the changing demands of commercial web offset printers for more than two decades. The latest upgrade, making its debut this week at DRUPA in Düsseldorf, Germany, not only raises the bar on accuracy, speed and sustainability; it also makes the process fun and simple for the operator.In this episode of “Unlocking Potential,” John Cusack, Product Line Manager for Baldwin, a brand of BW Converting, and Daniel Pfeiffer, Managing Director of System Brunner, reflect on their partnership's origins, which began at DRUPA in 2000. Since then, their collaboration has led to over 600 system installations worldwide.Cusack outlines how Baldwin's latest generation CCS, with fully spectral measurement capability, offers existing and potential customers the chance to upgrade from non-spectral devices, enhancing measurement accuracy and print quality."The synergy between Baldwin and System Brunner has allowed us to innovate faster and more effectively, providing our customers with the latest advancements in color control technology," Cusack emphasizes.Pfeiffer elaborates on the improvements in System Brunner's Instrument Flight, designed for higher efficiency and user-friendliness. The system's advanced technology ensures better quality through consistent color management from pre-press to print, utilizing machine learning to mimic human perception."Our new system not only improves quality through advanced technology and machine learning but also significantly reduces setup time and waste, contributing to a greener footprint," he explains.The conversation delves into the practical benefits of these innovations, such as reducing operator workload and stress, thus addressing high turnover rates in the industry and a short supply of trained labor. The automated system allows operators to focus on other tasks, improving overall efficiency.The color-control pros also stress the economic and environmental advantages of their solutions. By minimizing material usage, energy consumption, and waste, their systems support sustainable practices while enhancing business efficiency, making it easier for companies to maintain high-quality output with fewer resources.Drupa 2024 participants are encouraged to stop by Baldwin's booth in Hall 16, Stand D20, to experience how Baldwin and System Brunner's latest advancements can transform their printing operations.To learn more, contact Craig Black, Vice President of Sales, Americas, at craig.black@bwconverting.com or Oliver Jentschke, VP of Sales, Europe at oliver.jentschke@bwconverting.com.

"Happiness is key to a successful life and business. Having that solid grounding is so important for me personally."Craig Black takes us behind the scenes of his inspiring creative journey - from professional soccer player to graphic designer to world-renowned acrylic pouring artist.~In this candid conversation with creativity guru Radim Malinic, Craig shares the intentional mindset and focused work ethic that led him to find immense success on his own terms.Though Craig hit a high point designing the iconic typeface for his hometown soccer club Glasgow Rangers FC, he knew it was time to evolve. From honing his craft in secret to launching his acrylic fusion pieces in a strategic campaign timed with the World Cup, Craig progressed with purpose.Now a sought-after visual artist collaborating with massive brands, Craig remains grounded. He discusses getting in the zone during live pouring performances, always pushing his acrylic art to new levels, and building a flexible lifestyle business with his wife.Key Takeaways:Success takes years of intentional development and discipline behind the scenes. Put in your 10,000 hours!When you wholeheartedly believe in yourself, others will too. Be your own biggest cheerleader.Evolve your craft before external forces push you. Move onto new creative challenges on your own terms.Tunnel vision focus unlocks flow states, whether on a soccer pitch or pouring acrylics. Zero in on the task at hand.Build a lifestyle business that allows creativity and family to flourish together. Stay grounded in what matters most.Creativity For Sale: How to start and grow a life-changing creative career and business by Radim Malinic - Out now. Paperback and Kindlehttps://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial)https://geni.us/8r2eSAQSigned Bookshttps://novemberuniverse.co.uk

Join us for another inspiring episode of the We Are Makers Podcast, where Kate and I sit down with the dynamic duo, Craig and Alison Black! In this episode, we delve deep into the fascinating world of Craig Black, a renowned visual artist whose work has captivated admirers worldwide. We explore the incredible journey of turning his passion into a thriving family business, Studio Craig Black, with his wife Alison Black as the Managing Director. Craig Black specializes in bespoke artwork, installations, and live performance art. His commitment to creating exciting and engaging visuals while preserving originality is at the core of all his endeavors. His signature technique, "Acrylic Fusion," involves hand-pouring layers of acrylic paint to produce unique and mesmerizing effects. Loved by brands, galleries, and art collectors alike, this technique has opened doors to incredible collaborations. From crafting bespoke football artworks with FIFA to iconic basketballs with Wilson and the NBA, Craig has left his mark on the sports world. His storytelling skills have also shone through collaborations with UEFA, iconic window displays for Vans, stunning packaging for Mucho, and transforming a unique speaker system with Wisdom Audio. Not to mention the one-of-a-kind custom bike frame he designed for Ribble Cycles. Craig's adaptability extends beyond the studio, where he refines and hones his pieces, to the electrifying world of live performance art. Audiences witness Craig's interaction with his creations in real-time, adding a whole new dimension to his artistic journey. Alison Talks us through the relationships that she has cultivated for Studio Craig Black and the leaps of faith they had to take as a family for their business to thrive. In this episode, we'll discover Craig and Alison careful approach to choosing collaboration partners that align with his unique style and ethos, ensuring each project stands out as an individual masterpiece. His work has graced prestigious exhibitions from London and New York to Sydney and Dubai, and he is a sought-after speaker on the global creative circuit, sharing his inspirational journey at conferences and events worldwide. All of this only made possible by Craig and Alisons relentless work ethic. We Are Makers Insta: @weare_makers Website: https://wearemakers.shop Studio Craig Black Enquiries: alison@craig.black Website: https://craig.black/profile Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/products/sound-capsule?ref=WAM Youtube: @NomonoSound

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This week Claire met up with visual artist Craig Black. Craig shares his rise from footballer to typographer to visual artist and performing his ‘Acrylic Fusion' technique in front of some of the world's greatest footballers at the FIFA World Cup in 2022.Links:Red SetterCraig BlackdbaPodcast Editing by Stick and Splice

Finals Week 2 Special Guests - Craig Black - Brayden Crossley - Michael Gibbons - VFL Canteens Final 8

In this episode, we sat down with Craig Black who is an amazing visual artist from Scotland. Craig is extremely passionate about what he does and has recently shifted away from his original technique of typography to create a whole new technique in visual art called Acrylic Fusion. This new technique involves mixing acrylic paints to create interesting and mesmerising patterns on different surfaces and products such as shoes, footballs and skateboards. All this began after he was inspired by his Wife's leggings! His unique and versatile style has since led him to work with brands such as UEFA, Wisdom Audio, Pepsi and Ribble Cycles and his work has been displayed from New York to Dubai and Sydney. Listen on to find out how he has managed to grow such a successful studio, how he has evolved his artistic talent and his top tips for bringing in new opportunities. Follow Craig here: LinkedIn. Website. Instagram. — Watch this episode on YouTube — We're a video podcast talking brand and creativity with the world's best in class. Hosted by Andrew Dobbie Sponsored by The One Club for Creativity Powered by MadeBrave Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Our website: https://justachatwith.com

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Broadcasting live from Wilmington Fire Station #5 in Trolley Square to kick off the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Wilmington Fire Department, Rick Jensen invited Firefighter Cameron Dorsey and Lt. Craig Black to share their stories of why they chose this profession. When Lt. Black tells his story, you can hear the big man and Rick tear up. Listen to hear why.

For the second fixture of the season, The Beautifully Designed Game host Marcus Marritt sits down with Scottish artist and independent designer, Craig Black. From his days as a professional footballer to life as an artist from his studio in Greenock, Craig gives an insight into his creative journey, making the most of social media, working with the club he loves, his connection to typography, and how his Fusion Series – Footballs grew from messy experiments to a dream TV advert.

Craig Black is a Scottish artist and independent designer specialising in typography and lettering. He currently runs his own art and design studio in Greenock, Scotland. Craig's work has been celebrated and exhibited worldwide: from London, New York, Sydney and Dubai. He is also known across the public speaking circuit for sharing his inspirational creative journey at conferences and creative events worldwide. In this episode, Craig shared great insights on Lettering and how different is it from typography. We then discussed how to narrate a story via letters and how to creative use san-serifs and serifs. Craig shared his process on how to combine all the different insights into beautiful letters. Takeaways: - What is lettering, How to narrate a story via letters, Combing insights into beautiful letters. Portfolio: https://craigblackdesign.com & FS Renaissance Books by Craig Black The Lettering Workshops: 30 Exercises - Francis Chouquet Little Book of Lettering - Emily Gregory Drawing Type: An Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms - Alex Fowkes Thank you for listening to this episode of Nodes of Design. We hope you enjoy the Nodes of Design Podcast on your favourite podcast platforms- Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and many more. If this episode helped you understand and learn something new, please share and be a part of the knowledge-sharing community #Spreadknowledge. This podcast aims to make design education accessible to all. Nodes of Design is a non-profit and self-sponsored initiative by Tejj.

Craig shares about his journey from being a young designer based in London to now being a keynote speaker at design conferences. He shares how his hard work and self-belief have served him to now being a sort after designer and lettering artist.

We talk to designer, lettering artist and typographer Craig Black. We hear how the exceptional work of this native of Gourock in the West of Scotland has led to him travelling far and wide to speak about his work and his story. We also hear about Craig’s inspirational approach to life, and how he believes that by helping others and making a difference, we can change the world.

LIVE PODCAST | Will there No Longer Be Appraisals? | Interview Licensed Appraiser: Craig BlackAppraisals have been a HOT topic for many years in the Real Estate Industry. How are properties appraised? What can kill a transaction from the view of an appraiser. How does the appraiser determine value? Is there a different between an appraisal for Refinance versus Purchase? Just a few questions for our Guest Speaker Craig Black today!

Known for his bold and innovative typographic artworks, Craig Black is a Scottish-born designer, lettering artist and typographer whose worked tirelessly over the last five years to build his own design studio near Glasgow. Here, he shares some of the secrets to his success, including some helpful ideas to boost productivity, improve mental wellbeing and achieve your goals. This is an eye-opening, utterly honest treat that will leave you feeling energised and ready to take on anything.

This week on the Coaches Corner join Rick and special guest Craig Black. Born and Raised in Rosebud on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, Craig Black always had prodigious talent and a hunger to be the very best he could be. For over a decade as a child then a teenager that meant playing AFL. That dream … Continue reading Coaches Corner – Craig Black →

Craig Black, designer and letterer from his home studio in Scotland, discussing how the unwanted situation can lead to rethinking direction. Supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.com https://craigblackdesign.com/

We talk all things Ceri in this one, from barge life to crafting handpans this man is a box of surprises! Drawing on Ceri's experience as a carer for his brother, the main focus of the show is the condition of Autism, it wouldn't of course be a TOL episode without a few excursions into topics such as deep fake's impact on celebrity culture, simulation theory and the Aztecs.

Podcast 38: Craig Black A welcome TOL return for the incomparable Mr. Craig Black! The co-star of #28 ‘Introducing the Whine Curve’ and keen darts player sits down with us again to explore some more avenues in this wide ranging conversation. Craig kicks us off by talking us through his […]

EP116 with Craig Black In this episode, we spoke with Craig Black a graphic designer, lettering artist and typographer. Craig is Scottish born and after spending some time in London, he currently runs his own design studio in Gourock, Scotland. He has a diverse style and doesn’t seem to be tied down to any single medium or aesthetic. This has led to an impressive list of clients from all over the globe and a growing list of speaking gigs. Also, he’s just a great guy. Quite early on Craig talks about how he feels it’s his responsibility to be helping others achieve their goals and encourages people to be proud of their achievements whatever they are. The culture of overtime, his approach to work-life balance and switching off. A big believer in positive affirmations, Craig talks about the value in congratulating yourself more in your work and for personal and professional achievements. We spoke about how much people connect with artists and designers who put themselves within their work and the value of community including Craig’s initiative in Scotland called Creative Inverclyde, working with prisoners and the value of creativity. Hosting this episode was Prue Jones and Flyn Tracy. Thank you AGDA for hooking us up with Craig Black during his speaking tour. Support is thanks to our friends at Streamtime. Try it for free and if you like it use this link to get a discount: streamtime.net/adr2020 Links https://craigblackdesign.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-black-28a89968 https://www.instagram.com/_craigblack https://www.creativeinverclyde.com/team https://www.instagram.com/prudencemjones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gourock

Graphic designer, lettering artist and typographer Craig Black joins for a chat about his mental health routine, how public speaking has lead to crazy opportunities and his role as Co-Founder and Creative Director of Creative Inverclyde — a social enterprise aimed at utilising the creative sector to be the nucleus for positive social change across Inverclyde and Scotland.---Craig on Instagram - @_CraigBlackCraig’s website - craigblackdesign.comCreative Inverclyde - @creativeinverclyde

We caught lettering artist and typographer, Craig Black as he was whizzing around Australia for his national AGDA tour. But better than that, we also invited his wife Alison to bring her expertise as a mental health nurse to our conversation about mental health and the life of a creative. Craig has shared a lot about his personal story, "and while he's the happiest he's ever been" he's inevitably endured the ups and downs of the creative's rollercoaster along the way. This is one of the most personal episode's we've recorded... and we're so grateful that Craig and Ali could talk with us together. If you're an independent creative, if you're struggling with work/life balance, or if you sometimes find yourself lost and not knowing where you want to get to, give this episode a listen. And then share it with whoever else you think would benefit. Check out Craig's work at https://craigblackdesign.com/ Thanks to Streamtime https://streamtime.net And get involved at https://nevernotcreative.org and https://mentally-healthy.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nevernotcreative/message

Gregor sits down with Craig Black, an award-winning typographer, lettering artist and independent designer. Craig's versatility has allowed him to work with a range of clients from local businesses and startups to globally-recognised brands. He is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Creative Inverclyde - a social enterprise aimed at utilising the creative sector to be the nucleus for positive social change across Inverclyde and Scotland. Craig tells us where his fascination with typography came from and discusses how making mistakes has helped him develop his ability to adapt. Find out more about Craig's work at: https://craigblackdesign.com

Podcast 28: Introducing ‘The Whine Curve’ ‘Mapping human emotion over time’ how hard can it be? Turns out to be slightly more complex than originally anticipated when the concept of ‘The Whine Curve’ was developed on that fateful Saturday night in ‘The Cat & Wheel’, Bristol. Matthew Christmas and Sam […]

Robert Burns was a unique, gifted individual who continues to inspire people to create, write and perform more than 200 years after his death. So what makes the cultural impact of Scotland's national bard so enduring? Our guests have drawn direct inspiration from his work to create modern, contemporary art. Craig Black is a Scottish born graphic designer, lettering artist and typographer whose work has been exhibited across the globe from London to Dubai. Susan McGill is a Scottish ceramic artist whose beautiful black and white designs incorporate well-known lyrics and favourite words from poems by Robert Burns among others.

Craig Black moved takes us on his journey from working full time in a design role to building his own creative business. His work is versatile and ranges across many disciplines. He joins me to discuss the challenges he faced starting out, why London burned him out and how his return to Scotland has done wonders for him We talk about the lack of room for ego in the creative industries and why people are crucial to your own path. Craig is lining up more impressive talks and he shares his thoughts and feelings on public speaking and how he's made it happen despite an accent! Get your feedback on your own move to freelancing or vice versa @arrestallmimics on Twitter http://www.craigblackdesign.com/ https://twitter.com/_CraigBlack https://www.instagram.com/_CraigBlack/

If you're an active investor in commercial multi-family and apartments, or you're interested in getting into this space, I know you're going to get a lot out of today's conversation. I'm excited to sit down with Craig Black and Scott Nurski, who are both Multi-Family Investment Advisors with NAI Wisinski of West Michigan. We have definitely packed a lot of great information into today's conversation:  What you need to do to get brokers to take you seriously, the economy of scale with Multi-Family and Apartments compared to Single Family Investing, and factors & expenses to consider when you begin investing in larger units. Craig and Scott also go into detail on the Michigan and West Michigan market, including where you might still be able to find deals. You can also check out Scott Nurski's NAIWWM Mid-Year West Michigan Multifamily Market Forecast: http://www.naiwwm.com/services/multi-family/blog Craig and Scott are also quoted in the following Grand Rapids Business Journal Article: http://www.grbj.com/articles/86069-apartment-construction-expands-in-downtown-gr  

In Episode 40, Tucker and Steve begin by sharing the latest news in each of their businesses.  They then transition into this weeks interview with Craig Black from Sotheby's International Realty & Craig Black Enterprises.  Craig primarily discusses Appraisals and shares how he began in the RE Appraisal industry and how much its changed over the years.  He talks about all the new and different challenges facing appraisers and the appraisal industry overall.  Steve and Craig then share some examples and situations where an appraisal presented some challenges in a transaction and how they handled those.  We hope you enjoyed this episode and were able to learn something new!  Please subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes or Stitcher or download our Podcast App on your mobile device for all future episodes!

GRASS ROOTS FOOTY SHOW. Hosted by local legends, Mark Fitcher & Omar Ak, the Grass Roots Footy Show keeps you up to date with news from Local Footy Competitions, far and wide!! Episode 1 - features an interview with Craig Black, Coach of the Dandenong Stingrays