Podcast appearances and mentions of jay alders

Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary fine artist, photographer, and designer whose distinctive style has been seen on album covers like Slightly Stoopid and 311 and in media outlets like Forbes, Surfer Magazine, and Penthouse. He's also a husband and dad of 3, and he's always expanding his mind and his passion projects. In this episode, we explore how to make time to do the things you love to do, the currency of life, separating pleasure from ambivalence, utility vs pleasure, the entanglement of identity, being interesting to yourself, creativity, and risk.If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 59: CREATIVITY AS A MENTAL HEALTH SOLUTION? JAY ALDERS EXPLAINSGuest: https://jayalders.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/ | https://twitter.com/jayalders | https://www.facebook.com/jayalders | https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders | https://www.pinterest.com/jayalders/_created/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayalders/ Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

“When you're in that flow, it's the most magical feeling ever,” reflects the noted fine artist and graphic designer Jay Alders. “It feels like the colors are shooting out of my palette, it's just right there, and all I have to do is scoop up a glob of light that's emerging from my palette. If I can have someone look at my paintings and feel some of that, to me that's success.” Jay joins us on the podcast to discuss the collaborative nature of his work, which in addition to his own disarmingly original paintings also includes concert posters and album covers designed for artists such as Slightly Stoopid, 311, Donavon Frankenreiter, Citizen Cope, the Dirty Heads and Echo Movement. He has become well-known throughout the surfing community for his original surf art paintings, as well as for his “live art” performance displays at concerts and music festivals. His work—a blend of “surrealism, cartoon art and surrealism,” according to Forbes—has been presented in galleries across the United States and in Europe and featured at surf exhibitions from the North Shore of Oahu to the Jersey Shore, and he has lately emerged as a pioneer in the digital art space, with a series of dynamic, ocean-inspired NFTs. We're trading in our pens for our paintbrushes with this episode, but Jay's insights into the creative process, and the story of how he's turned his singular gifts into a successful freelance career, offer important takeaways for artists and writers alike. Learn more about Jay Alders: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Shifting Perceptions podcast Please support the sponsors who support our show. Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership The Thoughtful Bro podcast, hosted by Mark Cecil Pop Literacy, hosted by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong and Kimberly Potts Writer's Bone, hosted by Daniel Ford

Travie and Liz Morrison break down the year that was NFTs in 2022 and look forward to 2020-Web3. We also look back at some past interviews and discuss everything from art to music to utility to IRL experiences. Liz is cohost of Girls Night IN Web 3 with Becky Wowo and also works on the team at Unstoppable Domains. Follow Travie: https://twitter.com/MrTravisTho Travie's Links: https://linktr.ee/travie.eth The Journey NFT: www.ogjourney.com Join the Disco Studios Discord: discord.gg/syR833GFxg and follow DS at https://discostudios.art/ Get your OWN UNSTOPPABLE DOMAIN here: https://unstoppabledomains.com/?ref=travie Liz Morrison's Links: https://link3.to/lizlaughlove Some conversations with Brian Fanzo, Bored Becky (Fame Lady Squad), Danielle Petty (90s Babes), Nathan (Avril15), Jay Alders, JThorn, GLove, Rae Isla, Liv Charette, and Spottie Wifi. Partners: The Journey Attire - https://deg3n.com/collections/the-journey NFT365 Podcast: https://nft365podcast.com/ Zealous: https://twitter.com/zealous_app Mint your DiamondDawgsNFT here https://www.diamonddawgsnft.com/ Theme FIRED UP by IAMNAX: https://www.iamnax.xyz/

Travie and Jay Alders are real life friends from the beaches of Jersey and invite you into the inner circle for this conversation. They discuss Jay's art career,  touring with bands, mental health, the "glory days", and their journeys into Web3. Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed fine artist whose distinctive visual style & imaginative prowess is recognized around the world. His intricate brushwork, intense colors & superb compositions bring to life his signature elongated figures & stylized forms. Jay's work has been featured in gallery exhibitions, album covers, magazines and television. Alders live paints on stage and collaborates with some of the biggest names in pop culture. Follow Travie: https://twitter.com/MrTravisTho Jay Alders links all in one place: https://hoo.be/jayalders Main NFT Collection: https://opensea.io/collection/jayalders?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Hydroglyphics: https://opensea.io/collection/hydroglyphics?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Chromascopic:https://opensea.io/collection/chromascopic?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Jay's Oncyber Gallery: https://oncyber.io/jayalders?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Jay's Spatial Gallery: https://spatial.io/s/623e19d54cba670001d23918?share=5542347901612615026&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Music Discussed: https://twitter.com/311 https://twitter.com/SlightlyStoopid https://twitter.com/dirtyheads https://twitter.com/glove Community Spotlight: https://twitter.com/_matthewtyler https://twitter.com/gobsgogh NFTutoring Session: Allow List

Leave us a Review Better known as Dyl, Philadelphia based Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur Dylan Rhodes is pioneering the NFT music space. Dyl gained recognition in 2015 with the success of his Platinum hit single “Jordan Belfort” and a national tour that followed. His song went viral and peaked at Billboard #25 as well as becoming the top college song of 2015. Dyl continues to plow down obstacles with his successful string of independent singles and his debut album “Crypto Rich”. What is “Crypto Music”? Listen in as Jay Alders and Dylan Rhodes unravel how NFT's and the blockchain have helped Dyl to earn 2M Spotify streams and the recognition of the 2021 top streamed crypto music album worldwide. (Listen now for FREE.) Dyl graduated from Tulane University in 2018 with a degree in finance and business management. Dyl independently distributes his music as the CEO and owner of record label itslit.org. Dyl offers consulting and marketing services through his company Advantage Blockchain based in Philadelphia, PA. In June 2020, Dyl joined the Vertalo Real Estate team in Philadelphia to lead new business development and marketing for their digital asset blockchain technology platform. As of 2021, Dyl is working full time on music & NFTs while accepting a limited amount of crypto & blockchain work. As the market has grown, Advantage Blockchain focused switched to the investment fund rather than consulting services. Links & Resources: Dyl's Website: https://www.itslit.org/ Dyl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/famous_dyl Dyl's NFT OpenSea Collection: https://opensea.io/collection/crypto-rich-album Jay Alders NFT Collection OpenSea Jay Alders: https://opensea.io/collection/jayalders OpenSea Hydroglyphics; https://opensea.io/collection/hydroglyphics OpenSea Chromascopic: https://opensea.io/collection/chromascopic OpenSea The Line Up: https://opensea.io/collection/thelineup OpenSea Unravelled Reality: https://opensea.io/collection/unravelled-reality OBJKT: https://objkt.com/profile/tz1hH3jdYayGh14Aat8XHNezyBr2kpkzCz4B Foundation: https://foundation.app/@jayalders Connect with Jay Alders Jay Alders Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Pinterest Connect with The Shifting Perceptions Podcast: Join Our Mailing List Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Chelsea Alders & Companies Om Mamas Doulas Website Instagram Chelsea Om Mamas Doulas Sun Dreams Productions  

In today's episode, we go in-depth with https://jayalders.com (Jay Alders). Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed fine artist, photographer & designer whose distinctive style & imaginative prowess is recognized around the world. His intricate brushwork, intense colors & superb compositions bring to life his signature elongated figures & stylized forms. Alders has collaborated and/or toured with talented friends such as Slightly Stoopid, Stefan Lessard of the Dave Matthews Band, 311, G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, Sasha DiGiulian, Citizen Cope, The Expendables, Matt Costa, ALO, Sean Davey, Mishka, Paula Fuga, Greg Noll, John Butler Trio, Rob Machado and Guns N Roses' guitarist, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal to name a few. Prestigious media outlets & organizations like CBS TV, NBC TV, FOX TV, FIOS TV, Surfer Magazine, FuelTV, Surfline.com, Line Up Magazine, Longboard Magazine, Eastern Surf Magazine, FHM Magazine, Penthouse Magazine, Curl Magazine, RagMag & GoOutside Magazine all showcased Jay's artistic endeavors. You've seen Jay Alders's artwork on the covers of Surfer' Path Magazine and Brazil's Alma Surf Magazine who also named Alders, “The Best Surf Artist of the Past Decade in 2010“. Alders art has graced the covers of albums by such artists as Slightly Stoopid, Echo Movement, and Mishka. Alders has been pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a thriving professional artist since he was a child. His outlook on success is best described by him in a recent interview with ESPN, “Some people wait around for opportunity to come knocking. I prefer to just build my own door and open it.” Jay's work has been featured in Galleries from both coasts of the United States to Europe, Art Tours in Brazil, Surf Exhibitions on the North Shore of Oahu, and 2008 X-Games. Organizations like Emergen-C, Billabong, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Original Skateboards all have licensed Jay's Art for their Internationally distributed Product lines. In November 2009, Jay was described as “The Artist who is Everywhere” by ESPN in recognition of Jay's routine globe-trotting and impressive industry involvement. Later this year, Jay plans to publish his first book. (And we'll update these notes with a link!) Discover About Jay Aldershttps://facebook.com/jayalders (https://facebook.com/jayalders) https://instagram.com/jayalders (https://instagram.com/jayalders) https://jayalders.com (https://jayalders.com) https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders (https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayalders/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayalders/)

This episode of the Discover Ignite Podcast, "Jay Alders" features Jay's experience in igniting change into his life through his passion for art and creativity. He talks about his failures and what you need to pay attention to really ignite change in your life. Enjoy! Let me know what you think. ★ This originated as a YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/oImvPTBgc08 ★ Follow me: Website: discoverignite.com | Instagram: @discoverignite | Facebook: Discover Ignite | YouTube: Discover Ignite Mindset | Optimization | Perspective --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverignite/support

These clips from 12 episodes feature the BEST mental health hacks, perspectives, and advice from experts. You'll hear how about guilt-free self-care & boundaries from mental health professionals, learn the difference between depression & sadness, how an adventure journalist shed her fear in order to live, how to recognize cult recruitment & more!Click here to save a spot at my next ZOOM Room Mingle to meet other listeners & chat with me: https://forms.gle/rAHypH4NjAr9VuJE9 Some links are Amazon affiliate links. I make a small commission when you order the item 24 hours from clicking, at no extra cost to you.Episode 15: Melissa Garner, LMHC https://www.self-haven.com/Episode 24: Phedra Smith, LMHC https://greenhousecounselingfl.com/Episode 56: Phedra Smith, LMHC https://greenhousecounselingfl.com/Episode 33: Dr. Barbra Cohen, LMFT, Certified Adult ADHD Coach https://drbarbaracohen.mykajabi.com/Episode 50: Breanna Wilson, travel writer https://www.instagram.com/breannajwilson/Episode 57: Rachel Bernstein, LMFT https://www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/Episode 58: Dr. Megan Stodard, clinical psychologist https://www.harbor-wellness.com/Episode 59: Jay Alders, award-winning artist https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/Episode 65: Briana Snellgrove, PR Firm owner https://www.instagram.com/brianasnellgrove/Episode 62: Jake Davis, LMHC https://santarosacounselingcenter.com/Episode 61: Jesse Coomer, practical breathworker https://www.instagram.com/i.am.jesse.coomer/Episode 63: Meredith Edwards, podcast host https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Glen and Jay explore various creative realms, spirituality, and the immense value of thinking about your own thinking. . . . [artist photo by Sean Davey] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/betterism/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterism/support

Being an artist means having a life full of passion and creativity. Sometimes there is a lack of creativity, and other times they have a lot of it. In this episode, we will have a special guest for me, Jay Alders. Jay came into my life through his art when I was going through a difficult time. He is a fantastic artist who seeks to reach people through his artistic diversity. During this episode, we touch on great topics, and one of them was creativity as an essential piece in an artist's life. We will learn about the methods that Jay uses during his creative process, the moment he decided that art would be part of his life forever. Also, he will share his opinion about the new artists emerging in the technological age. ABOUT JAY ALDERS Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed fine artist, photographer & designer whose distinctive style & imaginative prowess is recognized around the world. His intricate brushwork, intense colors & superb compositions bring to life his signature elongated figures & stylized forms. Alders has been pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a thriving professional artist since he was a child. His outlook on success is best described by him in a recent interview with ESPN, “Some people wait around for opportunity to come knocking. I prefer to just build my own door and open it.” CONNECT WITH JAY Website | https://jayalders.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayalders/ WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [1:56] Getting to know Jay. [3:42] Jay's artistic journey and how children's influenced it. [11:14] Jay's most significant lesson he learned after losing his gallery. [13:45] Mixing paint and writing. [17:05] The moment Jay realized that he wanted to be an artist for the rest of his life. [19:31] The role of creativity in an artist's life. [22:32] Jay's creative process. [27:00] Artistic blocks and how to over them. [32:18] Join the UNcivilized Nation. [33:15] How music has influenced his art. [36:30] Jay, the storyteller painter. [51:27] The digital era and the new generation of artists. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.Notes here

World renown artist Jay Alders sheds light on how art & mental well-being go hand in hand. He explains the connection between creativity & problem solving & the importance of left-right brain integration. He also shares personal insights recently writing a book as well as from growing up with a mother with bi-polar disorder.Guest: https://jayalders.com/  |https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/  |https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders  | https://www.facebook.com/jayalders  | https://twitter.com/jayalders | https://www.pinterest.com/jayalders/_created/Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/

This conversation is a deep dive into creativity, artistic inspiration, and what it looks (and feels like) to dedicate yourself to your art.  We flipped the switch today for this episode. Artist, father, aspiring author, and serial entrepreneur Jay Alders is interviewed by fellow artist Tom Shepherd. Jay Alders is a New Jersey shore based visual artist inspired by the beach, nature, ocean culture, romance, spirituality and surrealistic scenes from his mind's eye.  Alders' work has been seen around the world. From covers of magazines and on album art of music legends like Slightly Stoopid, Mishka and Echo Movement to TV appearances and on licensed products on shelves of your favorite stores. Tom is based in Warwickshire, England. The birthplace of Shakespeare. He himself is a full-time artist that focuses on wildlife paintings and landscapes in watercolor and oil. And he spends a lot of time teaching and now on lockdown with his wife and new baby. This interview was originally broadcast on Tom's own podcast, Creative Perspectives Podcast. But it was one of those magical conversations between artists worth sharing. So today, we bring it to you on Shifting Perceptions. The dialogue floated between many topics that a creative person of any medium can relate to. We spoke about the grind and hustle of making it as an artist. And how the landscape of business has changed and evolved since the early days of social media. We talked about the challenges of finding time (and opportunity) as an artist and how to tap into flow states when creating art.  I talk about my personal philosophies and strategies around being a full-time artist and how purpose, intention, and having a mission are at the center of my mindset. I really enjoyed having the roles reversed on this one. I hope you find this inspiring and entertaining as we both did.

Oregon based artist Erik Abel is highly recognized in the surf industry. His work is bold, geometric, and inspired largely by the Pacific Northwest and South Pacific and Central  America and beach culture. His latest pursuit is abstraction and fatherhood.  I've known Erik for about a decade now. We've never actually met in person, but we've shared a camaraderie over the phone and internet. Erik's someone I consider a virtual colleague in a genre and industry that we both have common links to.  His original pieces have been featured in galleries across the country and abroad while his commercial work has attracted clients including Patagonia, Reef, REI and Billabong. Abel gives back to environmental and humanitarian projects through nonprofit partnerships, exhibitions, and commercial projects. This conversation is one I've wanted to have for a long time now. We talked about inspiration, the hustle of the art world, navigating the business side with the artistic side and the challenges of balancing parenthood and entrepreneur-life. No matter what your medium, if you're creative or working from home (which really, aren't we all right now?) you'll have something in this conversation to relate to. From week four or lockdown, I bring you my fellow artist friend Erik Abel. Connect with Erik Abel: https://abelarts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/abelarts/ https://www.instagram.com/abstractpursuits/ Connect with The Shifting Perceptions Podcast: • Shifting Perceptions Website : http://shiftingperceptionspodcast.com • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/shiftingperceptionspodcast • Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shiftingperceptionspodcast • Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShiftingPodcast Connect with Jay Alders: https://jayalders.com https://facebook.com/jayalders https://instagram.com/jayalders https://twitter.com/jayalders https://youtube.com/jayalders https://pinterest.com/jayalders https://patreon.com/jayalders Connect with Chelsea Alders: https://ommamasdoulas.com https://www.instagram.com/chelseaalders https://www.instagram.com/ommamasdoulas https://www.instagram.com/sundreamsproductions

Jay gives a very thoughtful and honest glimpse into his life and world as a professional artist.  An inspirational and fascinating story, with a unique perspective on life as professional artist, as well as the need to wear many different hats being an artistic one man band, and of course as a father. This is a story of striving for balance in life and art, whilst in pursuit of creative authenticity and freedom! We talk everything from Jay's upbringing and approach to business, through to juggling all that life has to throw at him. We also get into creating the right environment to open the creative portal, pulling into that flow state space, then just enjoying the ride! All this and more in this episode of Creative Perspectives. You can find Jay at the links below: JayAlders.com Podcast Instagram facebook.com/jayalders Twitter/JayAlders Patreon/JayAlders   Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com instagram.com/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/

I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Artist and Designer Peter Robinson, better known around the world as “Ten Hundred” ). He specializes in bright, colorful, imaginative character work which has been exhibited in iconic global art hubs as Seattle, Portland, Denver, Los Angele, Japan, and Brazil.   Ten Hundred pulls inspiration a wide variety of sources such as cartoons and anime, street art and graffiti, childlike imagination, comics, world cultures, religions, and folklore. Ten Hundred is not only an accomplished and sought after street mural artist, but his commercial demand is growing with a client list thet includes Amazon, Nordstrom, Converse, Jet Blue, Lenscrafters, and Monster  I first stumbled upon Peter's work on YouTube where he publishes art tutorials and documents his travels and his very diverse art career to his over 280,000 subscribers.  With some of his videos getting close to 5 million views, it's clear that this artist has some things really dialed in. We didn't just talk about art and process in this interview. Peter tells us about getting over drug addiction and hitting rock bottom. We talked about what it takes to make it in the arts and what hustling really looks like. "Ten Hun" walks us through his early days as a musician and working at Guitar Center and how he re-invented himself into a globally recognized  artist, teacher and successful YouTuber. I hope you love this in-depth interview with Artist and Designer, Ten Hundred. Check out TenHundred on: YouTube | Instagram | Patreon Connect with The Shifting Perceptions Podcast: • Shifting Perceptions Website : http://shiftingperceptionspodcast.com Join Our Mailing List :https://app.monstercampaigns.com/c/dolkqadw7ny14cxfu2dr/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/shiftingperceptionspodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shiftingperceptionspodcast Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShiftingPodcast Connect with Jay Alders: https://jayalders.com https://facebook.com/jayalders https://patreon.com/jayalders https://instagram.com/jayalders https://twitter.com/jayalders https://youtube.com/jayalders https://pinterest.com/jayalders Connect with Chelsea Alders: https://ommamasdoulas.com https://sundreamsproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/chelseaalders https://www.instagram.com/ommamasdoulas https://www.instagram.com/sundreamsproductions

As his online bio reads Chris, makes music with a guitar and lots of pedals. Chris is an accomplished soloist, studio musician and composer and has performed and/or recorded with the likes of Dweezil Zappa, Snarky Puppy, and Karsh Kale. He's authored eight books, 40 guitar courses and has taught guitarists from all over the world through Berklee College of Music, TrueFire, Guitar Player, Guitar One, Just Jazz Guitar, Hal Leonard, Alfred, Course Technology & Guitarinstructor.com. On a personal note, Chris is a long-time friend of ours for many years and you can hear it in the Jersey style sarcasm and wise cracks between us. This conversation isn't just for Guitar geeks though. We talk about networking, marketing, the importance of self-promotion and good old fashion hustling. Chris is also the ultimate “slash”, which we'll get into later. While on the topic of Slashes, we also reminisce about how Chris, Jay and the former guitarist for Guns N Roses (No, the other one), Bumblefoot shared laughs & Thai food during a photoshoot at Jay's old beach house in Belmar. This conversation with Chris Buono is a good one and we hope you walk away motivated, inspired & entertained. Please leave us a Review and Rating: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1438321207 For shownotes and more, shiftingperceptionspodcast.com More on Chris: ChrisBuono.com   Connect with The Shifting Perceptions Podcast: • Shifting Perceptions Website : http://shiftingperceptionspodcast.com • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/shiftingperceptionspodcast • Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shiftingperceptionspodcast • Twitter : https://twitter.com/ShiftingPodcast Connect with Jay Alders: https://jayalders.com https://facebook.com/jayalders https://instagram.com/jayalders https://twitter.com/jayalders https://youtube.com/jayalders https://pinterest.com/jayalders Connect with Chelsea Alders: https://ommamasdoulas.com https://sundreamsproductions.com https://www.instagram.com/chelseaalders https://www.instagram.com/ommamasdoulas https://www.instagram.com/sundreamsproductions

Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed artist whose distinctive style is recognized around the world. His work has been featured on TV, magazine covers, and albums and does live painting on stage with rockstars. Jay was brought up by an entrepreneur and talks about how he started working at a young age, how he was able to make his dreams come true, and how twin boys changed things. 

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 42 - Jay Alders - Artist “Surf Artist of the Decade” –Brazil’s Alma Surf Magazine “Dali learned to surf” –Jon Coen, ESPN “Some people wait around for opportunity to come knocking. I prefer to just build my own door.” -Jay Alders, ESPN Interview In Episode 42, Two Fit Crazies sit down with Jay Alders, an internationally acclaimed fine artist, photographer, & designer. His intricate brushwork, intense colors, & superb compositions bring to life his signature elongated figures and stylized forms. Aside from Jay’s kick ass surf, music, romance, & yoga-inspired art, Jay discusses his journey to fulfilling his dream of making a career out of his passions. He delves into his life as a father of three young kids while still managing to design album covers and live paint with bands such as 311, G Love, and Slightly Stoopid, just to name a few. Enjoy! Two Fit Crazies! For More On Jay Alders: His Site: www.jayalders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayalders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayalders Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jayalders/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders

Today I sit down with my big brother who also happens to be a world renowned artist. We cover more then just his art career. We start at the beginning and go through Jay's story of overcoming insecurity, learning to turn his talent into a business, overcoming failures and more. We discuss his time in high school, college, Theta Xi fraternity, his wife and children and of course we go into how his art career took off to the point it is at today. Introducing our next Life's Black Belt, Jay Alders. Jay’s work has been featured in Galleries from New York City to California, Art Tours in Brazil, Surf Exhibitions on the North Shore of Oahu and 2008 X-Games. Organizations like Emergen-C, Billabong, Donavon Frankenreiter and Original Skateboards all have licensed Jay’s Art for their Internationally distributed Product lines. In November 2009, Jay was described as “The Artist who is Everywhere” by ESPN in recognition of Jay’s routine globe trotting and impressive industry involvement. Alders has collaborated and/or toured with talented friends such as: Slightly Stoopid, Stefan Lessard of the Dave Matthews Band, 311, G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, Sasha DiGiulian, Citizen Cope, The Expendables, Matt Costa, ALO, Sean Davey, Mishka, Paula Fuga, Greg Noll, John Butler Trio, Rob Machado and Guns N Roses’ guitarist, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal to name a few. Prestigious media outlets & organizations like CBS TV, NBC TV, FOX TV, FIOS TV, Surfer Magazine, FuelTV, Surfline.com, Line Up Magazine, Longboard Magazine, Eastern Surf Magazine, FHM Magazine, Penthouse Magazine, Curl Magazine, RagMag & GoOutside Magazine all showcased Jay’s artistic endeavors. You’ve seen Jay Alders’s artwork on the covers of Surfer’ Path Magazine and Brazil’s Alma Surf Magazine who also named Alders, “The Best Surf Artist of the Past Decade in 2010“. Alders art has graced the covers of albums by such artists as Echo Movement and Mishka. www.jayalders.com - Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @jayalders

I sit down for my first full-length interview with my Father, Paul Alders. We discuss growing up in Brooklyn in the 50's and 60's. He discusses what it was like being raised by a strict tough father, how navigating the city with his friends helped to build his character and how he avoided major trouble that some of his friends got into. From there we cover how he went from hard labor, to putting himself through college at night, a variety of jobs he had and eventually how he got into the sales business. That decision led him down a path of running a multi-million dollar sales repping agency for almost 30 years. We discuss how some of his life experiences helped him become the man, father and grandfather he is today. How he was able to raise two loving sons (I'm one of them lol) and helped them to both become successful business owners. We discuss how martial arts came into the mix which heavily influenced me and much more. We really need to do a follow up episode but I thought there's no better way to officially kick off our podcast then to start with the man who's had and continues to have the largest influence in my life. Enjoy listening to a brief history and stories from Life's Black Belt, Mr. Paul Alders.