Podcasts about raw artists

Michelle shares her approaches to overcoming fear and cultivating discipline in pursuit of goals. She emphasized the importance of purpose, self-improvement, and embracing uncertainty. Michelle relates her experience transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur, highlighting the value of creative outlets and community involvement. We discuss the challenges of being an artist and entrepreneur. Michelle talks openly about her hardest lesson, her first (and only) business failure. Throughout the conversation, she emphasized the importance of empathy, kindness, and discipline in creative pursuits and personal livesMichelle BioI'm a highly motivated and passionate individual who has dedicated my life to the arts.  I have worked hard to obtain a broad skill set ranging from project manager to fashion designer and business owner.  I am able to lead large projects and clearly see the steps that need to be taken for their completion.  I see obstacles as challenges and the impossible as possible.  If I don't know how to do something, I will learn.  I have exceptional time management and organizational skills, always juggling several projects at one time.  I am down to earth, relatable and highly compassionate.  I look at everyday as an opportunity to learn something new and do something amazing.For RAW Artists Canada http://www.RAWartists.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rawartistscanada/ For my fashion line, Jojee Apparelhttps://www.jojeeapparel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jojeeapparel Personal Websitehttp://www.michellebylow.comAbout Mark Laurie - Host.Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography. http://innerspiritphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/Sound Production by:Lee Ellis  - myofficemedia@gmail.com  

    Connect with me: I would love to hear how this helped you! Comment on this episode's Instagram post and share how you plan to build your personal brand this year. If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine   For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit https://quotablemediaco.com/podcast.    This episode is brought to you by:  Platform by RAW Artists: www.RAWartists.com/platform 

In this week's episode, I chatted with Kaci Ackerman. Kaci is the CEO of her self-named business and is a systems and Click Up expert. She helps CEOs save five to 10 hours a week and has helped over 1000 business owners save time with Click Up and Systems. Kaci Ackerman was a dedicated office manager for 7 years until she was furloughed due to COVID-19. Looking for a way to regain control of her life, Kaci jumped on a call with her cousin who had been freelancing for a year. Through hustle, networking, and investment in a course, Kaci replaced her management job salary within three months. In 2021, Kaci was diagnosed with cancer and was forced to pivot her business to prioritize flexibility and freedom. Through hard work and creating systems, Kaci now offers VIP days and weeks and has the income she wants with the freedom she needs.   In this episode, you will learn the following:   1. How Kaci Ackerman replaced her salary within three months of starting her freelance business. 2. The systems and strategies Kaci Ackerman uses to ensure her business is sustainable during unplanned events. 3. How Kaci Ackerman has managed to gain clients and book out her VIP days/weeks in advance.   I would love to hear how this helped you! Comment on this episode's Instagram post and share the productivity tip you want to try this week! If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine   For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit https://quotablemediaco.com/podcast.   Connect with Kaci: Website: kaciackermanofficial.com Instagram: @kaciackerman This episode is brought to you by:  Platform by RAW Artists: www.RAWartists.com/platform  Other episodes you'll enjoy: How TikTok Phenom @pricelesstay Is Empowering Gen Z to Financial Literacy 3 PR Trends to Implement this Year Owning Your Identity at Work with Tricia Timm                                     Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!

In this week's episode I got to chat with Taylor Price, also known as @pricelesstay, a globally-recognized Gen Z financial activist and money mentor. After entering university and recognizing the lack of education taught in traditional schooling, Taylor started a blog and founded Priceless Tay to end the ‘silent' pandemic of financial illiteracy. She has helped over 1,000,000 Gen Zers build a budget, start saving, pay off debt, and invest. To further her impact, Taylor co-founded Dfinitiv, the startup helping people spend smarter by maximizing their deals, discounts, and offers.  Host of the Priceless Podcast; cohost of the Instagram series Chantel's Money Moves, Taylor's work has been featured on Good Morning America, FOX Business, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, MarketWatch, BuzzFeed, and more.A graduate of the University of Albany, Taylor currently travels around the globe educating Gen Z on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and investing all while being in the comfort of a hoodie and sipping on some bubble tea! Taylor Price learned about Financial literacy through her parents' small business and her own experience of getting a life changing surgery at 14. Her research into financial literacy led her to start a blog discussing why it should be a required course in all states and eventually to use social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube to spread her message. Through partnerships with brands, she began to help those struggling with finances during the pandemic. She eventually co-founded a company called Dfintiv to help young people maximize their deals and discounts. She also finished her four year bachelor's degree in two and a half years, which helped her credibility and land her first major media op on Good Morning America.   “Failure is a tuition to your success. If you're purposeful and your passion drives your mission, you're unstoppable.”   In this episode, you will learn the following:   1. How Taylor Price, @pricelesstay, is Pioneering Gen Z Financial Literacy Online 2. How one media op launched her brand's extreme growth 3. How Taylor went from TikTok creator to startup cofounder    I would love to hear how this helped you! Comment on this episode's Instagram post and share who you're going to pitch next. If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine   For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit https://quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Connect with Taylor: Website: www.pricelesstay.com  TikTok: @pricelesstay Instagram: @pricelsstay Dfinitiv: www.dfinitiv.io  Priceless Podcast: Listen   This episode is brought to you by:  Platform by RAW Artists: www.RAWartists.com/platform    Other episodes you'll enjoy: 3 PR Trends to Implement this Year Real Estate Investing Strategy with Palak Shah The 411K on Financial Wellness for Women   Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!

When https://www.heidiluerra.com/ (Heidi Luerra) decided to enter the world of fashion, she quickly found the cards were stacked against her. Disappointed by the lack of support in the creative community, Heidi planned and produced her first fashion, music, and visual arts show with help from her most talented friends. Nearly 20 years into her career, Heidi is still a force to be reckoned with. During recession-era down time, she built and bootstrapped https://rawartists.com/ (RAW: natural born artists), a platform that provides independent artists with tools, resources, education, and exposure. Since being founded in 2009, RAW has become one of the world's largest independent arts organizations. Now a multi-million dollar global enterprise, RAW illustrates Heidi's mission to elevate the underdog and create a space for art of all kinds to shine.  In today's episode, Heidi joins NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power to offer some insight into the multidisciplinary approach RAW embraces, and how she was forced to adjust her business model during COVID.  Heidi also discusses her latest project, https://rawartists.com/platform (PLATFORM by RAW Artists), a licensing program that empowers creative entrepreneurs to own and operate event showcases. Whether through RAW, PLATFORM, or her boutique consultancy, https://www.hatchplanning.com/ (Hatch), Heidi is always focused on creating opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and supporting them as they grow their businesses. She also has some practical, no-nonsense advice to share with entrepreneurial artists, so reach for a pen and paper, pull up a comfy chair, and tune into our chat with Heidi Luerra. In Today's Episode Heidi Luerra shares…  Why she redefines art as anything that evokes emotion How building creative businesses allows her to fuel and nurture the artist inside How RAW decentralizes event showcases with their PLATFORM licensing program Details about her boutique consultancy for creative entrepreneurs, Hatch Planning & Strategy A peek into her personal life as a new mother  Her take on creativity, and why it means heading down the road untraveled Why she believes we're all born with an immense amount of creativity For more info, please visit: https://notrealart.com/heidi-luerra

Artist Corinne Atamaniuk joins me today as we talk all about the gifts and creativity we are each born with, her passion for painting, and how we can all tap into our creative spirits.  Whether organizing, baking, sewing, teaching, painting, health, business, dance etc. is your passion, your gifts are meant to be expressed fully. Learn to stop holding yourself back and dive into the extraordinary already living inside you. It's time to set your creative spirit free! Join Lifestyle and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day. "Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look closeenough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraONE ON ONE LIFESTYLE COACHING:"Organize your life, step into your dreams"Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION: (Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook Group)@FindingRainbows | LinktreeShop Rainbows Merch:

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS "In our own way, every human being is creating their own masterpiece of themselves." - Heidi Luerra Though most of the Art Unknown Podcast interviews are with artists, every once in a while it becomes necessary to tap into the mind of an art influencer; to get deeper insights into the business side of art. However, to call Heidi Luerra just an influencer is a discredit to her artistic nature. Her humble beginnings in the fashion world led to a vision of creating something so unique in the arts, it is not surprising that others are excited to replicate it. With RAWartists Ms. Luerra grew a million-dollar business showcasing the work of other artists. From a single show to cities all over the world, RAWartists has exhibited tens of thousands of artists over eleven years. But like many businesses built on a live audience, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on their successful business model. This story is one of resilience, and what looks to be a fascinating next chapter in the life and times of RAWartist founder and CEO Heidi Luerra. ***Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast for an amazing gift from Heidi! images: ©RAWartists - used with permission rawartists website heidi luerra website music: Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky FEATURING Whitney Tai MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS.fusion-portfolio-wrapper#fusion-portfolio-4 .fusion-portfolio-content{ padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px; text-align: center; }.fusion-portfolio-4 .fusion-portfolio-wrapper .fusion-col-spacing{padding:20px;}Crave Magazine2022-02-14T08:10:16-07:00 Ep54 John Bacon Ep54 John BaconCrave Magazine2022-01-13T16:18:18-07:00 Ep53 Heidi Luerra Ep53 Heidi LuerraCrave Magazine2021-11-18T08:12:58-07:00 Ep52 Murat Germen Ep52 Murat GermenCrave Magazine2021-10-15T08:49:37-06:00 Ep51 Monalicious Ep51 MonaliciousCrave Magazine2021-10-08T13:41:28-06:00 Ep50 Jim Wills – part 2 Ep50 Jim Wills – part 2Crave Magazine2021-09-28T15:59:08-06:00 Ep49 Angel Espino Ep49 Angel EspinoCrave Magazine2021-09-28T12:32:43-06:00 Ep48 Jesse Doyle Ep48 Jesse DoyleCrave Magazine2021-08-11T05:02:21-06:00 Ep47 Mary Bue Ep47 Mary BueCrave Magazine2021-09-04T15:29:41-06:00 Ep46 Kelly Marie | Messy Ever After Ep46 Kelly Marie | Messy Ever AfterCrave Magazine2021-09-04T15:30:29-06:00 Ep45 Steven Dossou Ep45 Steven DossouCrave Magazine2021-05-26T09:14:03-06:00 Ep44 Elizabeth Lo Ep44 Elizabeth LoCrave Magazine2021-05-12T12:33:26-06:00 Ep43 Anna Murphy Ep43 Anna MurphyCrave Magazine2021-05-11T09:02:36-06:00 Ep42 Zialand Ep42 ZialandCrave Magazine2021-09-04T15:13:01-06:00 Ep41 Cole Scheifele Ep41 Cole ScheifeleCrave Magazine2021-05-04T17:38:51-06:00 Ep40 Jensen Sutta-Part 2 Ep40 Jensen Sutta-Part 2Crave Magazine2021-03-11T09:04:41-07:00

"Head Up" is a single off of an EP called "Keep Your Head In The Clouds". Savage The Poet is a Nuyorican Poet/ Rapper born and raised out of Brooklyn, NY. He is in love with the power words have to change and uplift human emotion. He is the perfect blend of poetic truth and raw emotion. Savage The Poet has performed in numerous venues throughout NY such as The Paper Box, The Delancey, The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Brooklyn Bazaar, Neuehouse, Trans- Pecos and The Brooklyn Museum. He has also participated in showcases with brands like Afropunk Army, Major Stage, and RAW Artists. Find more of Savage the Poet: Instagram: @savagethepoet Website: https://www.savagethepoet.com A statement from Savage the Poet: "The song "Head Up" was written during the pandemic as a way of reminding myself that there are brighter days that come from the dark ones. It is dedicated to those who dream without restriction and who believe that blessings are just a day away. Life is a journey and the beauty in it is to live it wholeheartedly with and without fear." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Murta on The DJ Sessions and Waterland Arcade present "Attack the Block" 4/27/20   About Justin Murta -   Justin Murta is an American DJ & musician and is best known for his live opening sets and MC work for many top artists specializing in EDM & Electronica music. With over 50,000 followers and subscribers on Facebook and Instagram, his content has over 500,000 total views since 2012.   Justin Murta has collaborated and performed with celebrity music artists such as; Cee Lo Green, Armin Van Buren and Chris Brown. He has performed in 34 countries and has toured internationally for over 12 years.   Justin began his musical journey as a violinist and has made music his focus since 1999, when he first began his recording career at Rainstorm Studios in Seattle.  In 2003, his HipHop group “the Rebelz,” rose to local fame after winning the Seattle Emerging Artist Award, were nominated for many of Seattle' Mayor Achievement Awards and were featured on programs and publications including: NBC's HipHop Nation and West Coast Performer Magazine. Their notoriety propelled them to create the “HipHop Handbook” series, in which he produced and toured for several years.   2009, while on tour, he was invited to work on a featured television show, HipHop Central. In Vietnam. His success there saw his ambassadorship for several major name brands including: Converse, Heineken and Smirnoff Vodka.   His headlining shows packed stadiums and outdoor festivals across Indochina for nearly six years. In 2015, he returned to the United States to work on his personal music production and simultaneously found fortune in niche DJ scenes including K-Pop, Future Bass and Open Format Private Events.   In the past few years, he has built a relationship and following with RAW Artists, and mentors aspiring artists to make their passion in music a reality. Currently, he is a resident DJ for King 5 News in Seattle, The DJ Sessions on ITV and Silver Reef Casino, and is making plans to release his self-titled debut album in 2020.   For booking or press inquiries, please visit his website: justinmurta.com   About "The DJ Sessions" - “The DJ Sessions" is a online/downloadable series featuring the hottest electronic music DJ's with live mixes and interviews, streamed live to a global audience. Check out the website: www.thedjsessions.com   With over 1,900 episodes produced over the last ten years "The DJ Sessions" has featured international artists such as: BT, Cut Chemist, Lindsey Stirling, Mako, Simon Patterson, Morgan Page, Jes, David Morales, Thievery Corporation, Sander Van Dorn, GAWP, Somna, Roxanne, Scotty Boy, Jody Wisternoff, Benny Bennasi, Christopher Lawrence, Oliver Twizt, Ricardo Torres, Alex Harrington, Pete Moss, Colette, 4 Strings, Sunshine Jones, Elite Force, Revolvr, Kenneth Thomas, Paul Oakenfold, George Acosta, Reid Speed, TyDi, Donald Glaude, Jimbo, Ricardo Torres, Hotel Garuda, Bryn Liedl, Rodg, Kems, Mr. Sam, Steve Aoki, Funtcase, Dirtyloud, Marco Bailey, Dirtmonkey, Crystal Method, Beltek, Dyro, Andy Caldwell, Darin Epsilon, Kyau & Albert, Kutski, Vaski, Moguai, Blackliquid, Sunny Lax, Matt Darey, and many more.   In addition to featuring national/international artists “The DJ Sessions” featured hundreds local top DJs from their homebase of Seattle.   We have also undergone a massive upgrade in our TDJS studios and to our TDJS Mobile Studio to full HD streaming and HD audio to make the quality of the shows even better than before. Along with that we have launched a new website that now features our current live streams and past episodes in a much more user friendly mobile/social environment.   About The DJ Sessions Event Services - TDJSES is a WA State Non-profit charitable organization that's main purpose is to provide music, art, fashion, dance, and entertainment to local and regional communities via events and video production programming distributed through broadcast television and the internet for live and archival viewing.   "The DJ Sessions" is a Twitch "Featured Partner" and MixCloud "Featured Partner" series and has been recognized by Apple twice as a "New and Noteworthy" and "Featured Video” podcast. UStream and Livestream have also listed TDJS as a "Featured" stream in their lineups. The TDJS combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 90,000 viewers per week.   For all press inquiries regarding “The DJ Sessions”, or to schedule an interview with Darran Bruce, please contact us at info@thedjsessions.com

Justin Murta on The DJ Sessions and Waterland Arcade present "Attack the Block" 12/15/20   About Justin Murta -   Justin Murta is an American DJ & musician and is best known for his live opening sets and MC work for many top artists specializing in EDM & Electronica music. With over 50,000 followers and subscribers on Facebook and Instagram, his content has over 500,000 total views since 2012. Justin Murta has collaborated and performed with celebrity music artists such as; Cee Lo Green, Armin Van Buren and Chris Brown. He has performed in 34 countries and has toured internationally for over 12 years.   Justin began his musical journey as a violinist and has made music his focus since 1999, when he first began his recording career at Rainstorm Studios in Seattle.  In 2003, his HipHop group “the Rebelz,” rose to local fame after winning the Seattle Emerging Artist Award, were nominated for many of Seattle' Mayor Achievement Awards and were featured on programs and publications including: NBC's HipHop Nation and West Coast Performer Magazine. Their notoriety propelled them to create the “HipHop Handbook” series, in which he produced and toured for several years.   2009, while on tour, he was invited to work on a featured television show, HipHop Central. In Vietnam. His success there saw his ambassadorship for several major name brands including: Converse, Heineken and Smirnoff Vodka. His headlining shows packed stadiums and outdoor festivals across Indochina for nearly six years. In 2015, he returned to the United States to work on his personal music production and simultaneously found fortune in niche DJ scenes including K-Pop, Future Bass and Open Format Private Events.   In the past few years, he has built a relationship and following with RAW Artists, and mentors aspiring artists to make their passion in music a reality. Currently, he is a resident DJ for King 5 News in Seattle, The DJ Sessions on ITV and Silver Reef Casino, and is making plans to release his self-titled debut album in 2020.   For booking or press inquiries, please visit his website: justinmurta.com   About "The DJ Sessions" -   “The DJ Sessions" is a online/downloadable series featuring the hottest electronic music DJ's with live mixes and interviews, streamed live to a global audience. Check out the website: www.thedjsessions.com     With over 1,900 episodes produced over the last eight years "The DJ Sessions" has featured international artists such as: BT, Simon Patterson, Morgan Page, Jes, Thievery Corporation, Sander Van Dorn, GWAP, Roxanne, Scotty Boy, Jody Wisternoff, Benny Bennasi, Christopher Lawrence, Oliver Twizt, Ricardo Torres, Alex Harrington, 4 Strings, Sunshine Jones, Elite Force, Revolvr, Kenneth Thomas, Paul Oakenfold, George Acosta, Reid Speed, TyDi, Donald Glaude, Jimbo, Ricardo Torres, Hotel Garuda, Bryn Liedi, Rodg, Kems, Mr. Sam, Steve Aoki, Funtcase, Dirtyloud, Kalm Kaoz, Marco Bailey, Dirtmonkey, Crystal Method, Beltek, Dyro, Andy Caldwell, Darin Epsilon, Kyau & Albert, Kutski, Vaski, Moguai, Blackliquid, Sunny Lax, Joop, Matt Darey, Angry Muffin and many more.     In addition to featuring national/international artists “The DJ Sessions” featured hundreds local top DJs from their homebase of Seattle.     We have also undergone a massive upgrade in our TDJS studios and to our TDJS Mobile Studio to full HD streaming and HD audio to make the quality of the shows even better than before. Along with that we have launched a new website in September of 2019 that now features our current live streams and past episodes in a much more user friendly social environment.     About The DJ Sessions Event Services - TDJSES is a WA State Non-profit charitable organization that's main purpose is to provide music, art, fashion, dance, and entertainment to local and regional communities via events and video production programming distributed through broadcast television and the internet for live and archival viewing.     "The DJ Sessions" is a Twitch "Featured Partner" series and has been recognized by Apple twice as a "New and Noteworthy" and "Featured Video” podcast. UStream and Livestream have also listed TDJS as a "Featured" stream in their lineups. TDJS's combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 90,000 viewers per week.     For all press inquiries regarding “The DJ Sessions”, or to schedule an interview with Darran Bruce, please contact us at info@thedjsessions.com

Raw Artists (https://rawartists.com/) who would have thought I would have made it. Lightning strikes twice and I got published in @cosplaydoubledoublemag . Not a bad two years I would say! Let me tell you how it went down. Intro Music: Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Justin Murta on The DJ Sessions presents the Mobile Sessions 5/20/20 About Justin Murta - Justin Murta is an American DJ & musician and is best known for his live opening sets and MC work for many top artists specializing in EDM & Electronica music. With over 50,000 followers and subscribers on Facebook and Instagram, his content has over 500,000 total views since 2012. Justin Murta has collaborated and performed with celebrity music artists such as; Cee Lo Green, Armin Van Buren and Chris Brown. He has performed in 34 countries and has toured internationally for over 12 years. Justin began his musical journey as a violinist and has made music his focus since 1999, when he first began his recording career at Rainstorm Studios in Seattle. In 2003, his HipHop group “the Rebelz,” rose to local fame after winning the Seattle Emerging Artist Award, were nominated for many of Seattle' Mayor Achievement Awards and were featured on programs and publications including: NBC's HipHop Nation and West Coast Performer Magazine. Their notoriety propelled them to create the “HipHop Handbook” series, in which he produced and toured for several years. 2009, while on tour, he was invited to work on a featured television show, HipHop Central. In Vietnam. His success there saw his ambassadorship for several major name brands including: Converse, Heineken and Smirnoff Vodka. His headlining shows packed stadiums and outdoor festivals across Indochina for nearly six years. In 2015, he returned to the United States to work on his personal music production and simultaneously found fortune in niche DJ scenes including K-Pop, Future Bass and Open Format Private Events. In the past few years, he has built a relationship and following with RAW Artists, and mentors aspiring artists to make their passion in music a reality. Currently, he is a resident DJ for King 5 News in Seattle, The DJ Sessions on ITV and Silver Reef Casino, and is making plans to release his self-titled debut album in 2020. For booking or press inquiries, please visit his website: justinmurta.com About The DJ Sessions - We go LIVE every Wednesday at 6 p.m. PST. Be sure to follow us to watch our Silent Disco Saturday's and Sunday's in addition to our "Rooftop", "On Location", "Mobile" and "Secret Studio" Sessions happening every month. You can find out more information about our shows at www.thedjsessions.com/events. “The DJ Sessions" is an online/downloadable series featuring the hottest electronic music DJ's with live mixes and interviews, streamed live to a global audience. Check out the website: www.thedjsessions.com

Artisan crystal jeweler Sami LaRose speaks about the process of handcrafting jewelry, her experience in the e-commerce world, some of life's harder challenges (betrayal, theft, and personal loss) and how she rose like a phoenix. Follow Crystal Garden Creations on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/CrystalGardenC) and keep up to date with her latest releases. You can see her work on her RAW Artists profile, and of course, on her Instagram (@crystal_garden_creations), Twitter (@crystal_garden_), and Facebook. Visit deathbeforedeskjob.net to read the full show notes for this episode.

http://www.alainguillot.com/heidi-luerra/ Heidi Luerra is the Founder & CEO of RAW: natural born artists, the world's largest independent arts organization, also the author of the book The Work of Art: A No-Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs Emancipation from her family Heidi Luerra always had a thirst for liberty and autonomy. At age 11 she drafted a document proclaiming her emancipation from her family, she signed it and had her family signed as well. From that moment one, she considered herself free. With new freedoms come new responsibilities. Since she was free, she figured she needed to have her own money, and thus her entrepreneurial career got started. She found herself a job and started many side projects at the time. Haidi was able to keep up several jobs, her artistic endeavors, and still get good grades in school. The birth of a creative At age 11 Heidi Luerra hosted fashion shows in her living room. She dressed her siblings in clothing from her closet and announce their wears with her sister's karaoke machine. Moving to Los Angeles When she was eighteen she moved to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of being a fashion designer. When she was twenty-four she launched the RAW artists' platform with zero funding, from her kitchen table. Over the past decade, Heidi has grown RAW Artists to a worldwide operation in over 80 cities with almost 200k artists in the RAW community. The Work of Art WE speak about her book, The Work of Art: A No-Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs. This book covers topics from personal branding, budgeting, and mental health, to guidance on clearing the hurdles that come forth as you rise to steady success.

The DJ Sessions - Featuring the best local, national, and world-renowned DJ's playing live sets. Justin Murta on The DJ Sessions presents the "Silent Disco" Sessions in Seattle 3/1/20 About Justin Murta -   Justin Murta is an American DJ & musician and is best known for his live opening sets and MC work for many top artists specializing in EDM & Electronica music. With over 50,000 followers and subscribers on Facebook and Instagram, his content has over 500,000 total views since 2012. Justin Murta has collaborated and performed with celebrity music artists such as; Cee Lo Green, Armin Van Buren and Chris Brown. He has performed in 34 countries and has toured internationally for over 12 years. Justin began his musical journey as a violinist and has made music his focus since 1999, when he first began his recording career at Rainstorm Studios in Seattle.  In 2003, his HipHop group “the Rebelz,” rose to local fame after winning the Seattle Emerging Artist Award, were nominated for many of Seattle' Mayor Achievement Awards and were featured on programs and publications including: NBC's HipHop Nation and West Coast Performer Magazine. Their notoriety propelled them to create the “HipHop Handbook” series, in which he produced and toured for several years. 2009, while on tour, he was invited to work on a featured television show, HipHop Central. In Vietnam. His success there saw his ambassadorship for several major name brands including: Converse, Heineken and Smirnoff Vodka. His headlining shows packed stadiums and outdoor festivals across Indochina for nearly six years. In 2015, he returned to the United States to work on his personal music production and simultaneously found fortune in niche DJ scenes including K-Pop, Future Bass and Open Format Private Events. In the past few years, he has built a relationship and following with RAW Artists, and mentors aspiring artists to make their passion in music a reality. Currently, he is a resident DJ for King 5 News in Seattle, The DJ Sessions on ITV and Silver Reef Casino, and is making plans to release his self-titled debut album in 2020. For booking or press inquiries, please visit his website: justinmurta.com About The DJ Sessions - We go LIVE every Wednesday at 6 p.m. PST. Be sure to follow us to watch our Silent Disco Saturday's and Sunday's in addition to our "Rooftop", "On Location", "Mobile" and "Secret Studio" Sessions happening every month. You can find out more information about our shows at www.thedjsessions.com/events. “The DJ Sessions" is an online/downloadable series featuring the hottest electronic music DJ's with live mixes and interviews, streamed live to a global audience. Check out the website: www.thedjsessions.com With over 1,700 episodes produced over the last eight years "The DJ Sessions" has featured international artists such as: BT, Simon Patterson, Darude, Morgan Page, Thievery Corporation, Sander Van Dorn, Jody Wisternoff, Benny Bennasi, Christopher Lawrence, Oliver Twizt, Sunshine Jones, Elite Force, Revolvr, Kenneth Thomas, Paul Oakenfold, George Acosta, Reid Speed, TyDi, Donald Glaude, Mr. Sam, Steve Aoki, Funtcase, Dirtyloud, Kalm Kaoz, Marco Bailey, Dirtmonkey, Beltek, Dyro, Darin Epsilon, Kyau & Albert, Kutski, Vaski, Moguai, Blackliquid, Joop, Angry Muffin and many more. In addition to featuring international artists “The DJ Sessions” features local top talent from the home location of Seattle. Hundreds have been featured on the show such as: Pezzner, Johnny Monsoon, Fraktured, Karl Kamakahi, Sean Majors, Ramrio, Uniting Souls, 1LUV, De La Creme, In Motion Productions, Soft Option, Ocean Grooves, Keano Martinez, Darrius Washington, Micahel Mannahan, Compound Records, Tony Rockyhorror, and many more. We have also undergone a massive upgrade in our TDJS studios and to our TDJS Mobile Studio to full HD streaming and HD audio to make the quality of the shows even better than before. Along with that, we have launched a new website in June of 2019 that now features our current live streams and past episodes in a much more user-friendly social environment. About "The DJ Sessions" Distribution - "The DJ Sessions” is a Featured Partner on Twitch, their only regularly scheduled featured live streaming DJ show. The series has also been recognized by Apple twice as a "New and Noteworthy” podcast and has been featured three times in the iTunes store video podcast section. UStream and Livestream have also listed the series as a "Featured" stream their platforms since its inception. The DJ Sessions is also streamed live to multiple other platforms and hosted on several podcast sites. The series has a combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 90,000 viewers per week. For all press inquiries regarding “The DJ Sessions”, or to schedule an interview with Darran Bruce, please contact us at info@thedjsessions.com

Heidi Luerra is the Founder & CEO of RAW Artists, the world’s largest independent arts organization. Over the past decade, Heidi has grown RAW to a worldwide operation in over 80 cities with almost 200k artists in the RAW community.  She's publishing her first book "The Work of Art" this September. "The Work of Art" covers topics from personal branding, budgeting, and mental health, to guidance on clearing the hurdles that come forth as you rise to steady success. So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Heidi Luerra.

This week we sat down with Heidi Luerra, Author, Founder and CEO of RAW: Natural Born Artists, to talk about following what you're passionate about, how to finally turn your art into a career, and what she's learned after more than a decade of working with creative entrepreneurs. If you’d like to connect with Heidi, you can do that at www.heidiluerra.com or on Instagram at @heidiluerra, and check out her book The Work of Art: A No-Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, available for Kindle, Audible, and in paperback on Amazon now. You can also learn more about her organization RAW Artists at www.rawartists.com. If you like this podcast, you can show your support by rating, reviewing, and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts, and by telling your friends about us! To learn more about us or drop us a line, go to www.GetItTogetherPodcast.com And if you’d like to join the conversation, you can do that on our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/getittogether or on Instagram @getittogetherpodcast Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @bluegardenia.atx Connect with Jess on Instagram: @jkennedy.co

Is it possible to be a creative entrepreneur or an artist and do all the things it takes to run a successful business? We will learn from someone who knows first hand that, yes, you can! Heidi Luerra joins me today to talk about how she went from a fashion designer at age 19 to starting and running an international business and most recently, writing a book titled, “The Work of Art: A No Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs.” Heidi is the Founder and CEO of RAW Artists which is the world's largest independent arts organization. Their mission is to provide tools, resources, exposure, and education to independent artists and creative entrepreneurs. They showcase events in over 70 cities around the world and have an online platform as well. In this episode, you will hear: -How Heidi started her company because she saw a need -Insight into how her business works behind the scenes, and what it's like running a company with multiple locations -How and why she wrote her book Whether you are a creative entrepreneur or not, you will definitely benefit from listening to Heidi's business and life advice in this episode. Thanks so much for listening! To connect with Heidi, visit her website at https://www.heidiluerra.com/ To find out more about RAW Artists, visit https://rawartists.com/ You can purchase her book, “The Work of Art: A No Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs” on her website here: https://www.heidiluerra.com/theworkofart This episode is sponsored by Idlewide. Idlewide is a retreat for current and future women entrepreneurs who want to better their business with intentional guidance and support. This 3 day retreat will be kicking off May 2020 at the Stay Alfred in New Orleans. Founding member tickets are now available for special pricing only until December 15th. Learn more and apply to attend at https://www.idlewide.com/. If you have any other tips or ideas, leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @femalemillennialentrepreneur. You can find and connect with me @pollinapr and https://www.pollinapr.com/. For any show ideas or to submit a guest to the podcast, please visit https://www.pollinapr.com/podcast/.

In today's episode I have a special guest on the podcast. I'm talking to Heidi Luerra the founder and CEO of Raw Artists - the largest independent arts organisation the world. Whaaat? Heidi and I talked about starting and scaling a business as a creative. I know a lot of you are creatives, artists or creative entrepreneurs and this episode will give you a lot of insights of what it takes to live your passion and make money with it.  Heidi shares a lot of helpful advice from her years as a creative entrepreneur so don't miss the golden nuggets in this episode.  Full show notes at: susslife.com/podcast/episode18

On this week’s episode, Andy traveled further into edges of Chicago than he’s ever been before to sit down with artist Hollie Davis. Hollie is the second artist Andy met and has interviewed from last month’s RAW Artists event at Metro in Chicago. Hollie, a painter, is a lifelong student of art, and has a special interest in art’s relation to cultures.Hollie Davishttps://www.instagram.com/hdavis_est1994/AUX Populi / Andy Kinghttps://www.auxchicago.com/auxpopulihttps://www.auxchicago.com/https://www.instagram.com/AUXPopuliPod/https://www.instagram.com/auxchicagoandy/Theme by Kevin MacLeodLogo by Baitul Javid

Heidi Luerra is the Author of The Work of Art,  A No-Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs. You can order directly from Amazon. She released this book 10 years after launching Raw Artists. RAW Artists (RAW: natural born artists) is for artists, by artists, located in all of North America and Australia. It is a U.S-based, multi-faceted independent arts organization, that brings together independent artists in visual art, music, fashion, film, photography, performing arts, hair, and makeup to host an eclectic showcase event in over 80 cities around the world, including Nashville. It. If you would like to receive tickets to the Nashville show on December 4th, follow @livinglegacypodcast on Instagram and learn about the giveaway rules. Today we talked about: Why she started RAW Artists What evolving challenges she faced  In honor of 10 years of Raw Showcases, 10 things she learned throughout her creative career  The process and inspiration behind “The Work of Art”  The moments she felt like maybe she should not be doing this How self-education, manifestation, clarity, and abundance played a role in her success The importance of putting your head down, doing the work, marketing yourself and putting yourself out there Traveling to the places where RAW Artists have showcases Read the full transcript on http://zaakirahnayyar.com/blog/ You Call Follow Heidi Luerra on Social Media: Instagram: @heidiluerra Twitter: @heidialuerra #RawArtists #WorkofArtBook Instagram: @WorkofArtBook Facebook: @TheWorkofArtBook Twitter and Instagram: @raw_artists Subscribe to the Podcast to Receive the Latest Episodes: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TdAZ87 Google Play: http://bit.ly/2NzzSup Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=378763&refid=stpr Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2NYapeh

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After a week off, Andy is back this week with a guest he met at September’s RAW Artists event at Metro in Chicago. Columbia College Chicago student Megan Troglio (aka, Trogs) is an artist, content creator, and model. Full of light, energy, and ideals, Megan focuses primarily on digital art, and turning the internet into her own canvas.Megan Trogliohttps://www.megantroglio.net/https://www.instagram.com/trogs/https://www.instagram.com/trogsfeed/AUX Populi / Andy Kinghttps://www.auxchicago.com/auxpopulihttps://www.auxchicago.com/https://www.instagram.com/AUXPopuliPod/https://www.instagram.com/auxchicagoandy/Theme by Kevin MacLeodLogo by Baitul Javid

In this episode of The Darkroom Podcast we spoke to Heidi Luerra, CEO and Founder of RAW Artists, the largest indie arts organization in the world. For the last 10 years RAW has brought the creative community together by organizing showcases in 70+ cities, helping 200,000 artists in fashion, music, and the visual arts gain exposure. As an artist herself, Heidi felt the personal struggle of getting her work out to the world. After trying to build momentum behind her fashion line in the early 2000's, Heidi decided to throw an event to showcase not only her work but of other artists in LA. Nearly 750 people showed up to Heidi's first event and the idea for RAW was born. We get to hear how Heidi thinks through her creative process and how she has built a team to support a global network of showcases thrown every week. Heidi is coming off her first book, The Work of Art, A No-Nonsense Field Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, where she highlights what it takes for artists to turn their creative work into a thriving business. Head to https://rawartists.org/ to see if there is a RAW event near you and https://www.heidiluerra.com/preorder/pre-order to find Heidi's book!

Mike Doughty is an artist from Philadelphia, PA. He became widely known for his “Philly Family” piece that went viral online. His artwork has been featured on Philadelphia’s local news, including Fox 29, and was highly esteemed by A-list celebrities such as Will Smith, Kevin Hart, Patti LaBelle, Allen Iverson and many more. His current mission is to inspire the world through his art. He is the owner and operator of MD Graphics Co. where he sells commissioned art and showcases unique pieces, typically speaking to the black experience and paying homage to his hometown of Philadelphia. He’s also been featured in several art shows and has been featured in, The Philadelphia Tribune, The Source Magazine, Raw Artists and WooderIce.com. As his pieces continue to make waves on and offline, Mike’s desire is to continue to create art that speaks to the masses and influences conversation. Follow Mike on Instagram at @morethanmiked and visit his website to support his art at www.bymiked.com.  This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at writermya.substack.com/subscribe

Today I share my personal experiences with exhibiting at events like conventions, craft fairs and makers markets. I also talk about my first experience showing at an event and my most recent inclusion in the Downtown Los Angeles RAW Artists Showcase. Discover all the benefits thatI've gained and see it live events are right for you. Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific reference links and where you can leave comments related to the episode:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/3Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:https://sugarbunchcreative.com/Let's connect! Instagram - @jess_kovicTwitter - @jess_kovic

Makeup and special effects wizard Nick Buck and I met this year through the television program Almost Grownups. I was able to spend 40+ minutes each morning in Nick's chair watching him in his element as he transformed me into the older, mustached, Don.In this week's chat I learn more about Nick's high profile prop and special effects experience. He's worked on The Walking Dead and will be working on the upcoming RAW Pittsburgh event at Xtaza -- August 29th, 7:00 PM.Check out some of Nick's work at Raw Artists. 1-800-637-HOPE (4673) Garrett Titlebaum: It's Nice To See He's Working RSS

We have a very special guest in the studio today. I'm joined by Heidi Luerra. Heidi is the Founder and CEO of RAW Artists, the worlds largest independent artist organization. She co-host as we discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur and an artist. Entrepreneurs, Artists, and ARTrepreneurs across the globe will want to listen as we discuss do's and don't as well as what the path to success looks like. No rumors, no hearsay, no gossip. You can hear the truth yourself, here and now. Time to share and join in the discussion. #RealTalk Brought to you by: RAWdio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realtalkrasaq/support

Welcome everyone to episode 212 of the Everyone’s Agnostic podcast. I’m Cass Midgley. I'm going to die. A big thanks to each and every one of our Patreon and Paypal supporters.  Today my guest is Pat LaFord Green. We interview people you don’t know, about a subject no one wants to talk about. We hope to encourage people in the process of deconstructing their faith and help curb the loneliness that accompanies it. We think the world is a better place when more people live by sight, not by faith. Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, we offer these podcasts freely. And your support truly makes a difference. You can support us monetarily in two easy ways: you can pledge a monthly donation through Patreon. that’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast,  or leave a lump-sum donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. We taped this conversation on July 21st, 2018. The intro and segue music is by Dave Weckl called "Just Groove Me."  Thanks for listening, and be a yes-sayer to what is. Pat decided before coming on this podcast, because he's been featured on a few, that he was gonna be real. He was gonna relax and not pre-imagine what it was going to be, or plan out what or how he was going to present. He was going to be Pat. Not "just" Pat, or "just" Cass, because that intones "only or merely." And there's nothing mere about Pat or me or you. On the other hand, "merely" means only as specified and nothing more. So in this sense, Pat did show up as merely Pat and nothing more. No showboating or posturing or masquerading. Just Pat. Which sounds like something Mr. Rogers would say, "just you." And we're enough, aren't we? We're all a mixture. We're all confused. We all succeed and fail and we vary on what those words even mean. We avoid placing judgment on the art that is us, don't we? Hopefully we do, because if a painter or sculpture or poet or songwriter or woodcarver sets out to express themselves in ways that they don't even know where it's going to go when they put paint brush to canvas, then the Big Bang certainly didn't know either where this was going, did it? So everything is a big "OOPS" isn't it? How many of us are accidents where our Dads were in such ecstacy in climaxing balls deep inside our mom's that we're really just a big "oops?" When we see the reality of this chaotic mess we find ourselves in we lose entitlement and expectation and privilege, don't we? We're not privileged to be here. A privilege is a benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most, and when it comes to our biology, our cellular makeup, the fact that we're all animals and accidents at best, is the truth. Any narrative that lifts us above another is mythology, and a pernicious one at that. Scared people kick and scratch to elevate themselves above others. It's only true in their imagination. They love the elusion, don't bother them with the facts, their "enjoying" their superiority, their lie, their bedtime story that calms their fears of being stuck in an elevator with 10 other strangers for 24 hours where body odor and urine and feces and rage and panic would manifest, maybe even death. They might have to be in the same room with a corpse, which is basically 150 pounds of mud that was formerly animated by electronic synapses firing impulses and orders to the eyes and mouth and now is gone to who knows...Where was I. Oh yeah, Art. Isn't it lovely? In art, especially in the medium of movies, we have the full gamut of "feel good" movies and horror. I've often wondered why some people find horror movies entertaining, because I personally find them ugly, repulsive, disturbing and vile. But I'm suspicious that my place of privilege far removed from the real horrors of life, raised white straight cis male upper middle class by parents who loved me and never fucked me. If my childhood had been a horror instead of the blissfully ignorant and naive pampered version of a super-loved, mono-ethnic, Christian rural upbringing, I might find some entertainment, even comfort, from horror films. It seems that the privileged don't want to be reminded of the horrors of reality, whereas those whose reality and childhood were already a horror, perhaps they find comfort and entertainment in the mockery and public display of the horrific. There's some fascinating scholarship out there studying the existential connections between the art-horror genre and humanities' attraction and avoidance of anxiety and repulsion. I learned a word when researching this subject: intersticial. It has to do with a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts. In the Hegelian dialectic, its the synthesis, but in the case of horror, it's disrupting and/or disturbing.  On the question of what makes a monster horrifying, Noël Carroll, in his seminal work "The Philosophy of Horror," argues that monsters are ‘interstitial’ or ‘impure’. They are not entirely alien to us, but rather fall between familiar categories: for example, vampires, zombies, and Frankenstein’s monster are somewhere between living and dead, werewolves and the the Fly are both human and beast. The Exorcist and The Omen, even Christ demonstrate something part human and part supernatural entity. These hybrids throw a wrench in modern western binary thinking. And some of us are ready for complexity, nuance and even outlandish, because perhaps we're bored with chocolate and vanilla. Maybe we're not afraid to be wrong or that life is beyond our understanding. We don't have to have it all figured out in order to have fun. In fact, quite the opposite. Well my guest today, Pat Green vomited the fruit from the knowledge of good and evil and decided that he didn't need such shallow knowledge, nor did he need to know or place judgment on things as either good or evil. He chose neither. Pat is a former minister of 16 years who left ministry and entered the secular life around the time his son came out transgender.After attending Christian Life College with an undergrad in Pastoral Studies he was a youth pastor in a smattering of Assemblies of God and non denominational churches. By the time he started pastoring his own church, LifeBridge Church in Lockport Il (near Chicago), he had jumped ship and went into liberal land. Between 2012 and 2013 his life entered an upheaval and he found himself divorced, driving a taxi, and loving his LGBTQIA+ son for all he was worth. Together, they rode the storm and Pat was left with no faith in a god, but a lot of love. Today, as a photographer, writer, and a storyteller, he is trying to navigate his way through this new existence in a free market capitalist world he does not fully grasp. His professional writing has been seen in various publications both online and in print for over the last 12 years. He was a regular contributor to 22nd Century Media, Aquarius News, and also in the Secular Spectrum on Patheos with his blog Tranparent Expedition.Pat also wrote a book in 2015 titled, “Night Moves: An Ex Preachers Journey to Hell in a Taxi“, which is available online on Amazon. His professional photography has been featured in various newspapers, websites, and other formats since 1985. Most recently, Pat is a proud member of The Artist Guild Of Lockport and the international group RAW Artists where he volunteers as an ambassador helping new artists showcase their work in shows. With Pat’s passion for his son, his new life is told as honestly and as openly as he can be. He misses Disney World, financial solvency and having a back yard to mow.    

Filmmaker Evan Kidd speaks with Raleigh, NC based watercolor artist Rachel Loftis. Rachel enjoys utilizing the medium of watercolor illustration to inspire creativity in others in and out of her community. Rachel was recently featured in 2018’s Raw Artists – Raleigh. Watch this episode! DOWNLOAD   CONVINCING CREATIVES: Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Subscribe to […]

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Every other month, our RAW Directors in cities across the world hand-pick and spotlight local artistic talent in visual art, fashion design, film,music, performance art, hair & makeup artistry, and photography through local eclectic RAW events. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing one-night circus of creativity. What can you expect when attending a RAW Showcase? You'll experience an independent film screening (usually a short, webisode or music video), a pop-up gallery featuring several independent visual artists and photographers, fashion shows from up-and-coming local designers, live musical performances, vendor booths featuring local artisans and accessories designers, and live performance art. You'll get a little taste of everything. Combine all this creativity with drinks, fun, and good company! To enjoy the RAW experience in your city: https://www.rawartists.org/showcases/

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Audrey works in a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal and oil paint. She works on canvas and BFK Reeves Paper, executing preliminary studies on newsprint and drawing paper. In her current series entitled Repose. Reframe. Audrey began with a single pose: a nude female with her arms raised overhead. Her early works in the series were classically executed as she learned more about the physiology of the body in this pose. As she became familiar with the image, she began to explore and experiment with more formal elements of the composition. Audrey produces countless preliminary charcoal drawings, each one evolving and becoming more abstracted from the previous one. From an extensive pile of drawings, Audrey selects images she find most intriguing and continues exploring them on canvas and/or BFK Reeves paper in charcoal and oil paint. In speaking of the Repose. Reframe. figures, Audrey describe their Repose a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility. Reframe to frame or express (word

Mujtaba is a photographer based in Toronto, originally from Lahore, Pakistan. His journey to photography has been unique, going through business school, sport administration to writing, film making and photography. He started photography on a regular basis last year to learn film making. In his work, he aims to capture life's unique moments in new and interesting ways, constantly changing and evolving his style so each image is its own special story. http://www.mujifotos.com/

http://www.bennybing.com/ Benny Bing is a self-taught Toronto based artist of Nigerian descent. His passion for portraiture illuminated through the use of complimenting acrylic hues has built him a great following. His ability to capture the emotion on each of his subjects faces shines through in each piece. Bing’s cool reoccurring colour palate has built great depth in distinguishing his brand. ARTIST STATEMENT The act of painting is a conversation between the work and I. My creative output is constantly evolving. Each piece pushes me against limitations and boundaries I've given myself, consciously or unconsciously, inspiring and forcing growth and a break from comfort, allowing exploration of self-discovery and boundless vision.

https://soundcloud.com/draelawsonmusic WHO IS DRAE LAWSON? Born July 23, known as Drae Lawson is a Canadian Alternative R&B singer, producer, actor and model from Toronto, Canada. He began his music career singing in acappella groups as well as in choirs getting gigs locally and internationally before deciding to pursue a solo career. Drae Lawson references his stage name from gospel singer Andrae Crouch (of whom his parents named him after) and Samuel L. Jacksons character Tat Lawson from the film Menace II Society. Drae Lawson writes and produces majority of all his music. Drae Lawson cites Nate Dogg, Isaac Hayes, J. Dilla and Samuel L. Jackson as his main inspirations behind his vocal style, song lyrics and beats. He enjoys virtually all genres of music, but mainly R&B. He also cites Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Gerald Levert, D' angelo, Maxwell, Raphael Saadiq, Zhane', Destiny's Child, Jill Scott, Teedra Moses, Aaliyah and The Fugees. His favorite MCs' are Common and KRS One. He

Ashley Elliott has done her art her entire life and has always wanted to be an artist, just never kept up with it -- until she started painting regularly in 2013, when her father became fatally sick and she needed a way to release what was going on inside of her.  She started taking her work to Philadelphia and never stopped.  And today she is recognized as a Philadelphia artist. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/ashleyelliott In this episode, Ashley discusses: -The appeal of Philadelphia and why she keeps going back -The allure of chasing the rabbit down the rabbit hole and seeing where your art ends up taking you. -Some of the synchronicities that she has experienced and how they make her feel. -How artists don’t choose what they draw, but the art chooses them… and for her it is people. -One of her first moments in sixth grade when a teacher inspired her to keep pursuing her talents as an artist -How she always tries to encourage people to do whatever they want to do because life is too short. -How you’re more insane to think that you can’t do something. -How things can get a bit more difficult when money gets involved with your art, but how to effectively handle that. -How her art is always evolving and teaching her about herself. -Even when she paints other people, it is like she is painting a piece of herself and what she is feeling. -How important it is to take time to do art for yourself, even when your art is a business. -One of her best moments, during her first RAW Artists show, and seeing people appreciating and admiring her work. -How achieving your dreams is often as easy as saying “Yes, I am going to do this” and then doing it. -Her opinion on RAW Artists and how it can be a great way for new artists to “come out.” Ashley's Final Push will inspire you to believe that you can do it with all of your heart and soul, and then just go for it. Quotes: “Coming from a really small town I wanted to take my art to a bigger city.” “Every artist has their own thing that they paint or draw or sculpt and it’s almost like they didn’t choose it – it chose them.” “When you start believing in your art, it will keep evolving and it will start getting people’s attention and it will start shining through.” “Whether you’re gonna let it out of you or not, you’re an artist.  If you let it out, it’s going to evolve.  It’s going to take you places.  It’s going to create magic in your life.” “I wanted to know, deep down inside, how my art made other people feel.” “The coolest thing ever is to watch other people look at your art and feel something completely different than what you felt when you made it.” “I think that a lot of artists do that – they take a lot of bad things and turn it into something great.” “You won’t even have to try.  It will keep taking you places as long as you just say ”Yes” and believe in it.” Connect with Ashley: Store / Facebook / Instagram  

Dayna Melton is an Atlanta native who attended Kennesaw State University for her Bachelors in Fine Arts degree with a concentration on drawing and painting. After college she started her own small business called Foxboxes wth her best friend and business partner, Bethany Putnam. Between 2009-20012 Dayna was very active in the arts community showing her work and working at galleries in Atlanta where she met many artits and gained valuable experience in the crative community. In 2013 she moved to the greater Los Angeles area to expand on her company and discovered RAW Artists. After participating in a showcase as a vendor and experiencing a very successful show, she quickly after that joined the team as a Showcase Director where she currently runs the Columbus, OH and Atlanta, GA chapters and still actively runs her own craft company with her partners from across the country. www.rawartists.org/atlanta/exposure

Hello everyone, this is Jennifer, the intern! I had a pleasure of sitting in on this chat with Ziggy Sawdus: woodographer. This is a term he made up for wood carvings he creates, which is somewhere between relief sculpture and photograph. He was eager to talk about his beginnings as a wood carver—a career path which all started out as a lie. Ziggy also didn't hesitate to inform us about his involvement in the Pittsburgh community and art scene, taking a part in projects such as RAW Pittsburgh, Project 15206, and many other exciting endeavors in the works. If you think it's all business though don't fret, we also get into some intense HBO programing chat as well. :) Ziggy Sawdust on the Internet Website: www.ziggysawdustart.com Follow @ZiggySawdustArt on Twitter Follow @ZiggySawdustArt on Instagram Like BradlyKellnerWoodography on Facebook Creative Communion's Website: www.creativecommunion.tv Like Creative Communion TV on Facebook Follow @ccommunion on Twitter Follow @creativecommunion on Instagram Check out RAW Artists: www.rawartists.org Like ARTYARD on Facebook Project 15206's Website: www.Projec15206.org

 RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization for artists, by artists.  RAW’s mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres, with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW Headquarters in based in Los Angeles, CA but hosts RAW events in over 60 cities across the U.S, Australia, Canada and the U.K.  RAW also showcases artists online via RAWartists.org Over the course of several weeks, the RAW:natural born artists organization hosted an online nomination process for 15,000 independent artists across the globe that were showcased live at local events in their cities. The online popular vote and a local judges score narrowed down the top 2-3 artists in each craft to represent Portland in the Semi-Finals Showcase.  This event will be attended by local icons and community leaders including the Mayor of Portland and first lady, Amy Roloff Star of “Little People, Big World” (TLC), Project Runway Winner Michelle Franklin, and Host Nicolle Camarata (KPAM/NicolleShopsPortland.com).  These special guests and others will support the local Indie Art scene and cheer on our nominees.  RAW Directors hand-pick and spotlight local artistic talent in film, fashion, music, visual art, hair & makeup artistry, and performance art. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing one-night circus of creativity. These showcases occur once a month in each city location. Our RAW season runs from February-October and comes to an extravagant end with our indie arts awards show RAWards in Hollywood .On December 5th at the Bossanova Ballroom located at 722 E. Burnside St. at 7PM these nominees will be showcased to the public alongside hand-picked local highlights from the season.