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WHY AI IS FOR ASSHOLESThursday Comics #215from the Library of Graphic LiteratureNovember 21st, 2024Welcome to the return of Thursday Comics with issue #215 and the sweet megapixies of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!In this episode, Wallace gets to tear down the blight that is AI images and crap all over the Prompt Monkies who produce that drivel!!! And Dennis is there to egg him on!!!Support REAL ARTISTS doing REAL ART!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill BrennanNO AI USED in the production of Thursday Comics where you get REAL writers, artists and creators. NOT PROMPT PLAGIARIZERS!!! They are POSEURS and FAKERS!!!#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #confessions #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviewsTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

This week Lara and Michael sit down with the one and only Amanda Seales. Amanda shares her path to learning about and speaking up for Palestine as an artist, explaining that it takes about seven minutes to figure out what is going on, especially if one is armed with knowledge and understanding of white supremacy and colonialism. She invites listeners to check out her latest project, “What would the ancestors say” which explores Black-Palestinian solidarity amongst other social justice issues through a comedic and artistic intellectual lens. Amanda understandably reminds us of George Bernard Shaw's saying that “if you're going to tell people the truth, make them laugh them or else they'll kill you”.  Lara teaches Amanda Arabic. Michael wonders why Amanda still moves her own boxes. 

DEAD AIR: HARDCORE RADIO is celebrating it's 20th ANNIVERSARY this weekend with a 2-day all ages music fest going down at Real Art in Tacoma! 

Join Zack Snyder, Charlie Hunnam, Brett Wean, Robert Stohr, and Adia Fadaei for a meaningful discussion about mental health awareness and suicide prevention. They will share personal experiences and answer submitted questions. Edited for audio leveling and time. To learn more about AFSP and to donate, visit Talk Away The Dark. Chapters 0:05 Introduction to AFSP and Volunteers 1:11 Personal Stories and Introductions 6:42 The Power of Creativity in Mental Health 13:24 Finding Light in the Darkness 17:58 Coping Strategies and Emotional Awareness 22:21 Impact of Isolation on Mental Health 24:53 Grieving and Coping After Suicide Loss 26:46 Importance of Community Support 29:38 Addressing Guilt and Preventing Suicide 36:44 Understanding the Perspectives of Those Struggling 38:23 Cultivating Open Conversations on Mental Health 58:14 The Bravery in Asking for Help 1:06:46 The Power of Raw and Real Art 1:11:26 All Stories Are About Mental Health 1:13:49 Unifying Human Experiences in Storytelling As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question on SpeakPipe. Thank you for your continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2022 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site FOLLOW US: - X | @ReasonsImBroke and @TRIBPod - Instagram - Threads- Pinterest- Tumblr - Discord Lounge - YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / iHeartRadio / TuneIn / Overcast SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Each one helps new Brokettes discover the podcast. Contribute to the Hero Initiative to offer assistance to comic creators facing difficulties. Show your support for the AFSP's efforts by donating to the Autumn Snyder Tribute Fund. CREDITS: Opening/Closing Jingles - Alex Scott Show Logo By - Opanaldiova

Submissions for the 2024 NOT REAL ART grant have come to a close, marking the end of a rigorous and methodical selection process by our esteemed panel of judges. With six $2,000 grants at stake and over 1,200 incredible applicants to choose from, the journey has been long and challenging, but the wait is finally over. Today is the day that we announce our 2024 grant recipients! Tune in as we reveal the six amazing artists who will receive not only a tidy financial reward but also substantial PR and marketing support to propel their careers forward. For further details, check out the NOT REAL ART blog where we'll publish the results. A sincere thank you to all the artists who shared their exceptional work with us!Key Points From This Episode:Why methodically evaluating each applicant is a job we take very seriously.The four criteria that we score each application on. A special shout-out for our panel of esteemed judges.What grant recipients receive, including financial and promotional support.Without further ado: introducing our six 2024 Not Real Art Grant recipients!For more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/2024-not-real-art-grant-recipients

Welcome back GTL fam! Today we have David Shreibman on the pod. He discusses pursuing bboying and working in the entertainment industry and the burnout from his passion that follows. Instagram @guysthatlisten Peter @sliceofpedro David @kiddavid

Tacoma band The Rat Utopia Experiment aka T.R.U.E will be playing Little Fest at an awesome all ages venue called Real Art on Saturday May 4th. You can get tickets here.  This interview features two brand new songs fro T.R.U.E . Turn it up! 

As you may or may not know by now, we share some compelling creative conversations from the NOT REAL ART archives a couple of times a month. In today's very special replay, we're throwing it all the way back with a truly historic episode: the very first one! As you'll discover, it isn't quite as polished as the podcast you've come to know and love. In fact, it's a little bit of a mess, but you can't deny that it's raw and authentic! Listening in, you'll hear NOT REAL ART Founder Scott “Sourdough” Power and the one and only Man One chopping it up and solving all the world's problems as they find their feet in the podcasting world and put the show you're listening to today in motion. Stay tuned to enjoy this blast from the past!Key Points From This Episode:The raw, authentic roots of the NOT REAL ART Podcast.Why we started a podcast when the last thing anybody needed was another podcast!Where the title, NOT REAL ART, came from.Insight into the culture of graffiti from Man One's perspective.For more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/numero-uno

Another episode, another talented homie from the 608. This time we have Juan the Producer from Lab Studios coming thru to chop it up about what it's like to be the man behind the scenes of the new wave in Madison. Producing recent hits like SELENA and managing the family business Carnitas Don Carlos isn't easy but he makes it look like it is! FOLLOW US ON IG:​⁠​⁠​⁠ @firstnamejuan@labstudiosmadisonCHOPPINITUPWITHCHUKY

Happy holidays, listeners! Welcome to our penultimate podcast episode of 2023. In our year-end round-up, NOT REAL ART Publisher Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Editor in Chief Morgan Laurens to reflect on the past year and offer an exclusive sneak peek into our exciting 2024 programming.From launching First Friday Exhibitions to hosting REMOTE, Badir McCleary's video series on public art, available exclusively through NOT REAL ART, 2023 was jam-packed with fresh, innovative ways to support working artists. “[REMOTE] is part travel show,” says Scott, commenting on the series' broad appeal. “[Badir takes] you to these fantastic works of public art and explores the city in the process.” The first five episodes of REMOTE, covering cities as diverse as Philadelphia and San Antonio, are available to watch here. Tuning in, listeners will hear about our favorite Q+Art interviews from the past year, the most memorable exhibitions from our First Friday series, and our ongoing collaboration with sister brand Artsville, which celebrates contemporary American arts and crafts. Scott and Morgan also discuss the expanded programming for 2024, including a fresh take on our podcast, the 2024 grant cycle, and novel ways to engage with and nurture our community of artists. “We've done a good job of amassing and coalescing and organizing thousands of artists who are now in our ecosystem and community,” says Scott, reflecting on NOT REAL ART's new membership program (join here!). “We're going to spend a lot of time in 2024 intentionally nurturing and engaging our community in a way we haven't in the past.”Above all, we want to thank our friends, partners, collaborators, and guests for another year of incredible artwork, interviews, exhibitions, kind notes, and all-around badassery. Your generosity, creativity, and boundless curiosity inspire us to the stars and back. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a sublime new year from your friends at NOT REAL ART. Key Points From This Episode:First Friday exhibitions from 2023 that stand out in Morgan's memory.How Morgan works closely with artists to hone in on the story behind their work.Ways that she has fine-tuned her art writing process over the years.Some of Morgan's favorite artist interviews from the Q + Art series.The ‘Remote' video series with Badir McCleary, which explores the world of public art.Exciting ways that we will refresh the NOT REAL ART podcast schedule in 2024.Perks and benefits that will accompany our new membership portal.Acknowledgment and appreciation for all of our incredible pals and partners!A preview of what might be the world's first hip-hop holiday song, ‘Christmas in L.A.'For more information, please visit...

During my VIP Mastermind, we discussed the importance of writing and in particular "copywriting".  That is what this week's podcast is about. Here are the details and link to the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp which launched August 2, 2023. There is still time not to miss out and join us. https://go.brucewhipple.com/aabc

A practitioner in China who owns an art studio shows how teaching with traditional ways and with rationality and kindness helped to improve and influence the field of art education. Article:1. [Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day] Keeping to the Tradition of Teaching Students What Real Art Is

Our individual and collective histories are composed of fragments—bits of information we piece together in different ways. According to former professional athlete, multidisciplinary artist, and NOT REAL ART 2022 grant winner Kiley Ames, these fragments can be rearranged and reinterpreted to create personalized perceptions of reality.Using small, distinct brushstrokes to illustrate her philosophy on fragments, Kiley paints in an Impressionistic style that prioritizes light, color, and texture. “[Painting] is a very tactile experience, and I want people to get up close to it and see it [from] far away and look at it from the side,” says Kiley, who often invites patrons to her studio at the Beacon Arts Building in Inglewood, California. “I love for people to see my work in person […] the way I paint is incredibly difficult to see online, regardless of how great the photos are.”On today's podcast episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Kiley to discuss the importance of authenticity, how she developed her unique style, and why she ultimately embraces duality in both work and life. Kiley also shares her thoughts on freelancing at the Annie Leibovitz Studio for the better part of a decade: “When you see someone like Annie [Leibowitz] or Irving Penn or Van Gogh, you only see the final piece or the final photograph,” she says. “You don't see all the ones that weren't chosen.” In short? Even great artists don't get it right the first time.A self-professed latecomer to the art world, Kiley embraced an expressive style after realizing that “good art” isn't necessarily photorealistic. “[Photorealistic art] is beautiful, but I also realized that it wasn't representative of who I am,” she says. “ It took me a really long time to break out of that because you get rewarded for creating something that looks like something else.” Subjective, evocative, and dreamy, Kiley's style evolved from exploration and experimentation, traits she encourages in other emerging artists. Tune into our conversation with Kiley Ames on the player below, then head over to our 2022 grant winner's exhibition to see her winning work.Key Points From This Episode:The welcoming community and support system that Kiley found at Beacon Arts Building.Challenges with networking in the art world and how Kiley has built relationships.Why it's difficult to properly appreciate her paintings in pictures or online.How Kiley found her artistic voice and developed her unique visual style.Some insight into who Kiley is and how she embraces duality.What being a professional athlete taught her about discipline and redefining success.A look at Kiley's creative process (which doesn't involve sketchbooks!)Her most recent body of work and what it represents, and what she's working on now.Kiley's take on why lawmakers are focused on drag shows and not gun control.Ways that art can facilitate less combative discussions about very serious issues.Advice for navigating the art world, staying on budget, and applying for artist grants.The impact COVID had on Kiley as an artist, and how the ocean helped her personally.Lessons and personal reflections from Kiley's experience of working with Annie Leibowitz.Words of wisdom for young artists: learn to fall in love with the process!Why artists shouldn't restrict themselves to just one...

Some artists are rebels at heart. Today's guest, Jo-Ann Morgan, found her inner iconoclast as professor emeritus of African American studies and art history at Western Illinois University. Jo-Ann is also a professional fiber artist and one among six winners of NOT REAL ART's 2022 artist grant. Established in 2019, the grant is awarded annually to six working artists who push the boundaries of what's possible in the art world. Today, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Jo-Ann Morgan to discuss the evocative fiber work that netted her a spot as one of last year's grant winners. “I usually don't like to talk about work until it's done,” says Jo-Ann, whose elaborate wall hangings are lovingly stitched in remembrance of violence victims. Works like “Daddy Changed the World” and “Elegy for Elijah” commemorate George Floyd and Elijah McClain, who both recently died at the hands of police in separate encounters. Similarly, "Lady Corona Comforts the Children" depicts a maternal apparition who watches over the children separated from their parents at the US/Mexico border. “There's always something going on that is worthy of remembering,” says Jo-Ann, who adopted her signature social justice art after becoming an art historian. “I learned a lot from researching the African American artists of the late sixties,” she says, explaining her urge to rebel against the dominant “Western traditions” typically taught in art school. The artists she studied as a historian made a concerted effort to avoid “Neoclassical art, to develop their own vocabulary, way of working, themes, subject matter that was germane to the African American experience.”A full-time working artist, Jo-Ann is also the author of The Black Arts Movement and the Black Panther Party in American Visual Culture and Uncle Tom's Cabin as Visual Culture. Tune into today's episode with Jo-Ann Morgan to hear about the artist's ongoing series of wall hangings intended to honor the 19 student victims at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing visual artist and NOT REAL ART grant winner, Jo-Ann Morgan.How Jo-Ann returned to artmaking during the pandemic.What drew her to apply for the NOT REAL ART Grant.Jo-Ann's art background and why she feels compelled to rebel against Western art standards.What she learned from researching African American artists of the late sixties.How the art world has evolved since Jo-Ann studied fine art.Insight into Jo-Ann's art-making process.What drew her to the world of academia and teaching art history.Her journey from artmaking to academia and back.How the Black Lives Matter movement inspired the content of her art.Jo-Ann describes her piece, Elegy for Elijah.Why she typically doesn't like to talk about work until it's complete.The collection she's working on in honor of the 19 child victims of the Uvalde school shooting.Jo-Ann elaborates on her creative process and workflow.An observation about her fellow art history...

One essential trait that differentiates us from animals is creativity—you could say it's what makes us human. Today's podcast guest believes creativity not only cultivates connection, better health, and critical thinking but can also “help humanity save itself.” In today's episode, host and NOT REAL ART founder Scott “Sourdough” Power introduces 2022 NOT REAL ART grant winner Ellamaria Foley-Ray, a visionary artist who combines ceramics, literature, anthropology, and quilt-making to magical effect. The annual grant, established in 2019, provides financial backing and creative support to working artists across the US who challenge the meaning of “real art.”“[The phrase] ‘not real art' has Western, colonial, oppressive tones that define some creatives as legitimate art-makers and the rest of us as imposters who fail at making ‘real art,'” says Ellamaria, whose work explores African culture across the continent and throughout the diaspora. Treating clay like cloth, the professor of African American studies and visual anthropology creates ceramic quilt sculptures that chronicle the rich history of African art, expression, and storytelling the world over. “When I carefully listen to my internal ancestral voices and consider ways to bring clay to cloth, I'm no longer interested in making ‘real art,' but in creating ceramic quilts that touch viewers from the inside out,” she continues. As both a visual artist and anthropologist, Ellamaria strives to educate viewers on the complex cultural aesthetic of Africans across the globe in the 21st century. The Denver artist incorporates quilting into her practice “as a way to talk to ancestral women,” who were considered keepers of the domestic craft. Instead of traditional cloth, Ellamaria sculpts with clay because it speaks to her soul: “I am using clay because that is how I write the narratives I tell,” she says.Viewing artmaking as a “portal to healing,” Ellamaria encourages adults to “come home” to their creativity: “Life is calling us to come back to that space where we are creating beauty, to come home to who we are as poets, novelists, playwrights, dancers, comedians, sculptors, and painters,” she says before adding, “Life is calling us to do this in an attempt to help humanity save itself.” Tune into today's episode on the player below to hear our conversation with NOT REAL ART grant winner Ellamaria Foley-Ray.In Today's EpisodeEllamaria Foley-Ray discusses…Winning the NOT REAL ART grant and her subsequent plans for the awardHer current body of work, which is inspired by civil rights leader Rachel Noel and writer Octavia ButlerThe power of ancestry, storytelling, and creativity for healingHow her deep emotional connection to clay beganHow she balances teaching with studio timeWhy the pandemic brought so many people back to their creativityHer advice for staying healthy, safe, and curiousHow art and fiction offer opportunities to solve social justice problemsThe ceramic quilt she wants to make nextFor more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/ellamaria-foley-ray

“My art has become my way to play,” says photographer Y Hope Osborn, who “never had any art education” but grew up with a camera in her hand. In today's podcast episode, the 2022 NOT REAL ART grant winner sits down with our host, Scott “Sourdough” Power, to talk about the healing power of art, writing, and play. “As a child, I was so stifled by abuse that I didn't know how to play,” Hope says. “I didn't know how to be a child. You'd put these toys in front of me and I'm like, ‘They're just things, I'm supposed to do what with them?' And it didn't make any sense or mean anything in my world.”Hope, an Arkansas-based writer and self-taught photographer, describes her art as a form of play, an outpouring of expression, and a tool to transcend the trauma she experienced as a child: “Now I have this freedom,” she says, “even in bad health and in still dealing with trauma and everything, I have this freedom to be creative and play in my art. Whether it's in my digital, abstract art or in finding a creative perspective of an old building.”Taking us back to her childhood, Hope chats about her interest in photography as a timeless medium—“moments slip by so fast and memory slips by so fast but photographs can last for centuries”—and expands on her fascination with old buildings and barns. "I can't tell you how many times I passed barns without a second or even first glance,” Hope says of Roundup, a digital photographic series that impressed NOT REAL ART grant panel judges during the 2022 cycle. “Now I notice these ordinary structures for the extraordinary variety of architecture from unnamed architects, and for being stalwarts of the rural. When all else falls, these rural stalwarts stand.”To Hope, art is freedom and safety all at once, a tool for both deep catharsis and lighthearted experimentation. Tune in to this week's episode with photographer Y Hope Osborn to hear an inspiring story about courage, creativity, and resilience.In Today's Podcast EpisodeY Hope Osborn discusses…Why she was drawn to photography at a young ageHow art and writing helped the artist reclaim her childhood The subject matter that inspires both her photography and writingThe healing role the natural world plays in her lifeHow writing supports creative and critical thinking, and why it's a valuable skillWhy focusing too heavily on STEM subjects is a disservice to societyWhy artists should speak about and promote their work publiclyFor more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/y-hope-osborn

Why are millions of people flocking to hi-tech immersive shows like Van Gogh Alive, Frida Kahlo, King Tut, and Shakespeare's The Tempest? Or cultural monoliths like The Office and Stranger Things? Does this form of art lessen the value of classic art, or does its popularity and Instgram-ability help introduce new generations? And what's going on when best-loved Hollywood shows are codified this way? We ask art critics for their take.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year at NOT REAL ART, we're introducing a brand new exhibition series designed to inspire you with the artwork and artists we love. For this week's special podcast episode, host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with NOT REAL ART Editor-in-Chief Morgan Laurens, who sheds some light on our 2023 First Friday Exhibitions program. Opening on the first Friday of every month, the series explores contemporary ideas and issues with innovative works from leading lights in the creative industry. Kicking off the series in February, our 2022 Grant Winner Exhibition celebrates the accomplishments of last year's six NOT REAL ART grant winners. March brought Women in Love, an exhibition exploring the power and complexity of love on the cusp of an increasingly unsettled future. This month's exhibition, Art and the Environment, features nature-centric work that explores the devastating effects of climate change on the world around us. Up next, Sugar Rush looks at the communal aspects of food and eating in May. “It's going to be a feast for the eyes,” says Morgan. “[These exhibitions are] an awesome way of fulfilling our mission and our purpose to help artists tell their stories and promote their work, amplify the amazing artists and artworks that are out there, but do it in the NOT REAL ART way—do it online, do it in a very accessible way,” Scott says. “We are not in the white cube space exclusive to only a few. We are online, we are ready for the world.” Tune in to this week's episode to get the lowdown on our past and present exhibitions. Morgan also offers an exclusive sneak peek into our schedule for the rest of the year, which includes artists who push the boundaries of new media and tech. “This is something that we're trying to step into more this year,” says Morgan. “Trying to look at more new media, artificial intelligence, web-based art, and see what artists are exploring there.” Listen to the episode below, then head over to our exhibitions announcement for the full roster of shows. Key Points From This Episode:Insight into the past and present First Fridays Exhibition program.Standouts from our first online exhibition, which featured Not Real Art Grant winners.A curatorial overview of Women in Love, our second exhibition of the year.What you can expect from Art and the Environment in April.Hilary Baker and other artists that Morgan has worked with on this program thus far.A sneak peek of Sugar Rush, a “feast for the eyes” coming in May!Sourdough and Morgan reflect on their favorite Midwestern treats.Highlights from the exhibition program for the rest of the year.How the December exhibition will celebrate our very favorite art from 2023.For more information, please visit http://notrealart.com/morgan-laurens

Abstract art gets many different responses from artists and viewers alike. Let's discuss how we respond to abstract art. Where does it come from and how do you feel about it? What does the art make you feel or think?Do you have a favorite abstract artist? Lori and Jaime both talk about their favorite abstract artist, both alive and dead, and what their work means to them.As in each episode, we include bits of our personal lives into the discussion. Think of it as sitting with your two artist friends chatting about art, the art biz and life. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us.People and/or podcasts mentioned:Wassily KandinskyJanet SobelDorothy GanekHilma af KlintMary Claire (MC) TillotsonDon't forget to subscribe so you won't miss out on any episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so email us any questions and comments. We're always looking for podcast ideas from you on subjects that you want to hear us talk about or questions you'd like the answers to.

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Every year NOT REAL ART chooses six artists who push the boundaries of what's possible in the art world. Those artists are awarded our annual grant for open-ended use. Established in 2019, the grant is designed to empower contemporary artists through financial backing and creative support. In today's podcast episode, our host and founder Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with 2022 NOT REAL ART grant winner Buena Johnson to discuss the artist's philosophy on art and positivity. Based in Los Angeles, Buena is a multidisciplinary artist and educator who counts Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, and Queen Latifah among her collectors. Her work has been showcased in the Smithsonian, The Getty Collection, and MOCA Los Angeles. Known for her sensitive portraiture and imaginative compositions, Buena promotes Black visibility in the arts using a combination of historical and spiritual imagery. “There wasn't anyone that looked like me that was put in a positive light in art history,” Buena tells NOT REAL ART. “When I decided to do my own work, I had made a vow to myself that I would [put] Black and brown figures and people in my work because we weren't put in any positive light at all.”In our chat with Buena, she shares her journey from commercial artist in Chicago to thriving fine artist in LA. She also offers insight into her creative practice by discussing the subjects and themes she's drawn to: Black American history, Black music, and spirituality. “My aim is to promote advancement, to promote hope, to propel [wellbeing],” says Buena, who is an active member of her community and advocates for positive change as an artist and instructor. By visually retelling our past, Buena not only serves as a storyteller, she brings hope and acts as a catalyst for constructive change. “My work is timely,” she says. “If it's a visual retelling of our past, hopefully, it can correct what is happening in our future.” On Today's PodcastBuena Johnson discusses…How she felt about being named a NOT REAL ART grant winnerWhy she believes her artistic ability is an innate gift from GodThe all-consuming role art has played in her life since she was a childHer journey from commercial artist in Chicago to full-time fine artist in LAHow she chooses her subject matter, which prominently features women and people of colorWhy giving back to her community is one of her greatest accomplishmentsHow she promotes positivity through her work as an art teacherHer upcoming body of work, which aims to empower and uplift womenFor more info, please visit: https://notrealart.com/buena-johnson

On this weeks show of The UK Flooring Podcast we welcome Sam Wilson from Art of FlooringKEY TAKEAWAYSLearning from the mistakes made within the industryThe impact covid had on the their business and how they turned things around.How volunteering to restore a castle in Germany, can lead to a career in the flooring industryABOUT THE GUESTSam started Art of Flooring alongside owners Pierre and Laurence in 2017. Sam's flooring experience is primarily focused on sub-floor preparation and wood flooring installation. Sam also volunteered to work alongside Master Craftsmen from Europe to restore a castle floor at Workcamp Parquet in Germany.Art of Flooring are specialists in solid and engineered wood flooring, carpets and luxury vinyl tiles, they have a vast range of premium products, expert fitters and aftercare plans to ensure sustainability.ABOUT THE HOSTSPeople often ask us why we started this podcast…It's simple really. To help others.We strongly believe in surrounding yourself with likeminded people and peers that can motivate you, inspire you and teach you more than any textbook or course can.Episode content includes:Meet the ContractorMeet the bossMeet the supplierAnd everything in between….From Strategic Planning to Accountancy and Mindset our content is specifically curated for Flooring Professionals that are committed to growing their businesses and becoming the best versions of themselves.CONTACT METHODSTo feature on the Podcast drop us an email at hello@cockerillandco.co.ukWebsite www.theukflooringpodcast.co.ukInstagram @theukflooringpodcast @cockerillandcoFacebook @cockerillandcoLinkedin @cockerill-and-co To find out more about what we do visit www.cockerillandco.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff, Justin, and Scott hangout together in The Studio and get nostalgic about the year 2001, talk about the evolution of technology, Scott's trip to Nevada, a little weed talk, hockey, upcoming events, Real Art, and much more! 01:36 – Jeff announces this episode's word of the day, Justin shares love for Fire Chicken giving GCP shout-outs during the fights, and talks about Ken's Hell Bound Slant 6 #4 Kickstarter. They speak about their friend Billy joining the podcast in the upcoming weeks, if they are incense guys, and Justin reflects on the Harley Hippie Hut by PLU. He talks about Seattle Mariners making it into this year's playoff, the fact that it's been 21 years since they've been, and what was going on 21 years ago. They talk about what they were all doing during that time, Scott talks about taking correspondence courses back in the day, and how 2000 was a significant technology shift. 20:08 – Justin talks about the shift from dial-up internet to DSL, Brogan living with him back in the day, and Jeff talks about the different things available to watch on an airplane. Justin talks about his recent purchase during his visit to Art On The Ave, how GCP is moving to dropping episodes on Wednesday instead of Monday, and Scott talks about his recent trip to Nevada. He talks about how nice it is to take a drink from one bar to another in Nevada, the weather there, and the setup of Nevada weed dispensaries. 38:32 – Justin talks about the flux of weed shops in the PNW, Scott talks about how people in Nevada can grow marijuana if they live 20 miles from a dispensary, and the people from Nevada that he ran into that listen to the podcast. Justin talks about Scott hitting up The Valley that morning before recording, Scott encourages people to try the restaurant out even though its location isn't in the best part of town, and he and Jeff talk about the fences going up around tents in Tacoma. Justin talks about the increase in drag racing around Tacoma, Scott talks about his appreciation for living in the PNW, and Justin talks about the great bands that play at The Valley. 59:14 - Justin talks about going to the recent Seattle Hockey Game where they announced the mascot, what he enjoyed eating there, and the different types of food at the event. He talks about seeing the mascot, they each give their feels on the mascot choice, and they each suggest what they think alternative mascots could be. Justin talks about going to Mac Sabbath the same night, learning about the band through Clownvis, and how he felt about going to his first show post-Covid.

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In this episode, we talk about AI art, Cyberpunk Edgerunners, the Lord Of The Rings show, and more! I hope you guys enjoy the podcast! (ALSO, I KNOW I SAY 24 INSTEAD OF 23 MY BAD) Be sure to listen to it on other platforms such as: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qQAy3UY2OAF27FVy5YFpq?si=6768f4c2cb2b4f12 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-hispanic-heritage-month/id1520504276?i=1000579842704 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR93ei1yILcGydy4jlRmmjA Follow Noah on Instagram and Twitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahisgarcia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahgarcia_photography/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoahisGarcia Check out Luis's work! GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/profile/imluisgutierrez/ IGN: https://www.ign.com/person/imluisgutierrez1997 Follow Luis on Instagram and Twitter! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imluisgutierrez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imluisgutierrez Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imjoshuajoestar

Is art still relevant?  As an artist, I have dedicated most of my life to the path of inspiration, dedication, and creation of my expression through artistic mediums. Poetry, music, even cooking for me carries an intention behind it, and I strive to make everything I do artistic. The search for truth and authenticity behind what can be incredibly vulnerable and challenging at times, is to me what art is; and I believe that the world needs more of it.  This week, I'm speaking with Nick Onken who has also been an artistic devotee in his life and explored it (quite successfully, I'll add) in a number of different mediums. We are discussing what art looks like in 2022, how the world of social media, algorithms, and instant access has changed the game, and whether art is still relevant and important as a medium for societal change.  Can I text you? For personal thoughts, updates, motivations, and more, texted directly to your phone from me to you, click here https://my.community.com/adamroa or send a message to (+1)323-508-2331 

Should I return to traditional art? How do I make my digital work look natural? Are caricatures really art? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry discuss all this and more in this episode.Sign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Erik Hoel is a theoretical neuroscientist, published author and regular blogger on his own independent outlet. Erik returns to the podcast to talk with Vance about what we know about memories, the flaws of reductionism, causal emergence, and why art created by artificial intelligence isn't an exhibition of true creativity. Follow Erik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikphoelSubscribe to Erik's Blog: https://erikhoel.substack.com/Buy Erik's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Novel-Erik-Hoel-ebook/dp/B084ZKXQ12/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Revelations+erik+hoel&qid=1617891530&sr=8-1PODCAST LINKS —Vance Crowe Podcast Website: https://www.vancecrowe.com/podcastYouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigB7W5bX_gCinJxev9WB8w/YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJKKb66A5_4ZcsE-rKI24ygBuy a sweatshirt, T-shirt or mugs from the podcast! Check out the Articulate Ventures Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thevancecrowepodcast

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Hitler and Goebbels read Walter Benjamin in the bunker, Orson Wells discovers the magic of the fake crowd. Plus, a profile of artist Lynn Hershman Leeson.

Forget that BS NFT of his first tweet for $48M—This is Real Art. Priced to move!

Welcome to the final installment of our interview series with the 2021 NRA grant winners! Albert Willis, AKA ‘Cleophus', has actually been on the show before, but now he is a grant winner, so he is back again to share more about his creative process, thoughts on the art world, and approach to being a professional artist. Albert makes what he calls “shadow art”; beautifully intricate and complex pieces where 3D word sculptures become canvases overlaid with hyperrealistic portraiture. We talk about the dichotomy between high and so-called low art and why Albert sees himself as more of an artisan than a fine artist in the snobbish sense of the word. Albert speaks about his love of mathematics and geometry and shares the thought process behind the works he makes today. We get into the business of art and hear about how Albert's background as a graphic designer and illustrator informs the way he charges for his work. Our conversation also touches on how cryptocurrency is forging a new art industry that could shift money away from institutions and back into the hands of artists. So for a conversation holding as much complexity as one of Alberts's great pieces, tune in today!  Key Points From This Episode: Albert's feelings about having won an NRA grant and the state of the art world currently. ‘High art' versus creative expression: Albert's thoughts on the ‘Not Real Art' title. Albert's love of the craft of art and why he has never considered himself part of the art world. How big of an industry commercial art is while so many artists starve on the fringes. The genius of Black creative expression which has been capitalized on by white people. Valuable lessons from art school around materials, methods, and ‘seeing'. Albert's love for geometry and maths and how it influences the art he makes. How Albert came up with his “Shadow Art” incorporating 3D word sculptures overlaid with imagery. Albert's method for pricing his work using knowledge gained from his commercial experience. Why artists should incorporate the time they have spent training into their pricing structures. How NFTs and cryptocurrency are shifting up the way art is brought, displayed, transported, and traded. Albert's thoughts about how he can keep pushing Shadow Art and the way he uses words. The art, knowledge, and inventiveness that have been erased from history books by colonizers. Why Albert came up with the Cleophus nickname when he went back to art school. For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/albert-willis-2

We are back again with the Not Real Art podcast and today's show is a special one because Sourdough and ManOne finally got the chance to sit back and shoot the breeze together. The two OGs are back with another installment of Gringo and the Man! Have you guessed who the Gringo is yet? The vibe is always electric when these two get together and today's show is no different. You'll hear our hosts talk about everything from UFO sightings to the evils of Neoliberalism and everything in between. We kick the show off with some definitions (because you know we are all about the formalities here). ManOne lets us know exactly what a Gringo is and Sourdough tells us why he is happy to don the term with pride. We talk about why Humboldt University should have a blunt as a mascot, how badass Navy SEALS are, and what to expect from The Matrix Resurrections. ManOne also shares a bunch of hilarious travel stories involving nude beaches in Dubrovnik and bouncers putting drunken macho men to sleep in London. So for all this and more, join Gringo and The Man today! Key Points From This Episode: The roots of the word ‘Gringo' and why Sourdough is proud to wear the label. ManOne talks about his trip to Northern California; Bigfoot culture and a lack of diversity. ·What the mascots at Humboldt University should look like considering how much weed people smoke there. Jokes about trying unsuccessfully to get quality cell phone footage of Bigfoot and aliens. Updates in the tech sphere; what is happening with Blackberry, Apple, and Samsung devices. How gimmicky some updates are and how sad it is that people lap them up. Whether it is wise to be an early adopter and how our hosts approach buying new phones. Spyware that is spreading in Apple devices and the need to update one's technology. How the giant tech firms defy Capitalism in its true sense. The unfairness of a new bank account auditing rule that bypasses billionaires. Thoughts on corruption across the board and how broken the American system is. What the new Matrix film might be like and how good the trailer for The Rescue is. How extreme the cave rescue that The Rescue documents was ManOne's experiences in Dubrovnik finding albino crabs in a cave he explored. Stories about Navy SEAL training and the killing machines the U.S. government is able to create. A time where ManOne was in London and saw a bouncer quell an aggressive drunk guy. Thoughts on why big guys always want to fight and prove who is tougher. For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/gringo-and-the-man-2

In this interview, we're exploring the question if NFTs are really art, where the intersection of digital art and tangible art overlap, and discuss the future of collectors and what's to come.Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dDUxn3V4vM4—Rob Stevenson is a creator at heart (Photographer, designer and amateur craft maker with my 6 year old) and Project Manager + Fitness/Wellness Operations by day. https://www.instagram.com/rob_stevenson_15/—About the Host: Sara Quiriconi is an actress, artist, entrepreneur and creative storyteller, inspired and driven to empower others to be resilient, never settle, live well and live free. https://neversettle.club/http://livefreewarrior.com/https://www.instagram.com/livefreewarrior/https://www.youtube.com/c/LiveFreeWarriorSupport the show

Although we may see what's happening on the U.S-Mexican border on the news, how many of us truly understand the plight of people who are stuck there or those who have made it across but live in constant fear? Daniel Garcia is a first-generation Mexican American artist and a 2021 NRA Grant Winner. Along with this, she is also an art educator and just an all-around incredible human being. In today's episode, we hear about why Daniel is so passionate about the border and immigrant-related issues. Having grown up in California, a liberal state, she was not aware of just how dire things were at the border, and when she found out, she knew she could not stay quiet. We hear about her artistic process and what goes into her producing a piece of her moving work. Daniela also works as a teacher, and she talks about what this is like, particularly during Covid, and how she balances it with her artistic practice. Having a job while you are an artist takes the pressure off what you create, but it also does take time away from creating. Our wide-ranging conversation also touches on rituals, capitalism, and what Daniela is currently working on. Tune in to hear it all! For more info, visit the following: https://notrealart.com/daniela-garcia/ Key Points From This Episode: •  Where Daniela was in Mexico recently and what the province she was in is like. •  Insights into the farm Daniela's family has in Mexico. •  This was Daniela's first grant that she applied for, and she won. •  Where Daniela was when she found out that she won the grant. •  Daniela's artistic process and why she feels so passionate about shedding light on what is happening at the border. •  There is so much money to be made off of what is happening with immigrants. •  Why Daniela makes such non-confrontational work. •  The symbolism that is present in Daniela's work. •  There are so many people who are hurt and traumatized and they are taking it out on others. •  Hear about what gives Daniela the most hope. •  If you buy into the capitalist idea, there is a winner takes all mentality. •  The students Daniela is teaching and what her teaching philosophy is. •  Difficulty Daniela had in the first year of teaching a balancing teaching and her art practice. •  What Daniela's art production process looks like. •  How Daniela markets her work and how she uses social media. •  Daniela's thinking around how she prices her work. •  What Daniela is currently working on; exploring rituals.  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Daniela Garcia — https://www.danigarciaart.com/ Daniela Garcia Hamilton on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dahnniii/ (https://www.instagram.com/dahnniii/) Man One — http://www.manone.com/ (http://www.manone.com/) Man One on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ManOneArt (https://twitter.com/ManOneArt) Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/ (https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/) Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/ (https://notrealart.com/) Not Real Art School — https://school.notrealart.com/ (https://school.notrealart.com/) Not Real Art on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/notrealartworld/ (https://www.instagram.com/notrealartworld/)          

Today, we welcome another one of our six 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists winners, the one and only Carmen Mardónez, hailing from Chile. Carmen is a fiber artist living in Los Angeles, California, whose work explores an imagery of rebellion and freedom through natural landscapes saturated with lights and colors. She employs a characteristically wild freestyle embroidery method combined with other traditional knitting techniques to create sculptural works using materials ranging from canvas to discarded objects and surfaces, such as lemon bags, old t-shirts, and more recently, castoff bed sheets and pillows. In this episode, you'll learn about the work that Carmen has done with incarcerated women in Chile and how she was impacted by those experiences. She also shares what she loves about her home country, what it was like growing up in an ‘artsy' family in Santiago, and her decision to be a stay-at-home mom while also pursuing a career as a professional artist. We also touch on Carmen's approach to self-care, why she has chosen to reject her Catholic roots, and what her plans are for the future. Tune in today to learn more about 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant winner, Carmen Mardónez! Key Points From This Episode:  •   Learn about the social justice work Carmen has done with incarcerated women in Chile. •   How this work changed Carmen's perspective on the political and socioeconomic conditions in her home country. •   Why she feels grateful that she had the opportunity to have these eye-opening experiences. •   What Carmen loves about Chile, including how it is changing for the better. •   Hear about her upbringing in the urban center of Santiago with her eight siblings. •   Find out why Carmen says that she comes from a very ‘artsy' family. •   How becoming a mother fueled Carmen's rebellion against conservative laws regarding women's reproductive health. •   Her decision to be a stay-at-home mom while also pursuing a career as a professional artist. •   The importance of prioritizing your mental health as an artist and a mother. •   Carmen describes her practice, particularly how she seeks to address textile waste. •   The tactility that comes with beginning to work in a more sculptural manner. •   Carmen reflects on being a prolific artist, describing her embroidery technique in more detail. •   Her approach to self-care; keep working, have lots of plants, and spend time on the beach. •   Find out why Carmen has chosen to reject her Catholic roots. •   Learn about the recent group show that Carmen was included in at Art Share L.A. •   Carmen shares some of her plans for the future and how they have been affected by COVID. For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/carmen-mardonez    “My practice and my work is a way that I can feel freedom. I can be working without being worried about all the things that you are worried [about] when you are a parent. It's really cathartic.” — Carmen Mardónez [0:39:19]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Carmen Mardónez — https://www.carmenmardonez.com/ (https://www.carmenmardonez.com/) Carmen Mardónez on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/desbordado/ (https://www.instagram.com/desbordado/) Carmen Mardónez on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Carmenmardonezart (https://www.facebook.com/Carmenmardonezart) Defiance of Juncture — https://artsharela.org/event/defiance-of-juncture/ (https://artsharela.org/event/defiance-of-juncture/) NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists — https://notrealart.com/grant/ (https://notrealart.com/grant/) NOT REAL ART — https://www.notrealartconference.com/ (https://www.notrealart.com/) Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/ (https://www.notarealartist.com/)...

Today's guest on the Not Real Art Podcast is John Chang, one of our six 2021 Not Real Art Grant winners. John is a Chinese-American multidisciplinary artist from Shanghai who considers himself a spiritual escapist. His work is rich and deep, layering language and image to construct and reconstruct meaning, memory, and intention. In this episode, John shares his process of searching for new meanings in a new world, one where it has become increasingly important for artists to embrace digital mediums and utilize the power of art to facilitate empathy. In the wake of COVID-19 and waves of racially motivated violence against Black and Asian people of color in the US, John emphasizes the importance of communication and creating work that is open to interpretation, as well as how he reconstructs memory and meaning through collage using found materials such as newspapers. He also speaks candidly about the challenges he has faced since emigrating to the US, from cultural and physical homelessness to xenophobia, and he shares the core message he hopes viewers take away from his work: his story and how it relates to their own. To learn more about John Chang, how he makes and unmakes meaning, experience, and history, and his attempts to communicate the newfound perceptions he gains through his creative process, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to John Chang and his practice, including his commercial career. Why John believes that it is important for artists to embrace digital tools like Photoshop. Why formally trained or “traditional” artists are sometimes resistant to digital mediums. The learning curve that comes with embracing digital tools and committing to the craft. How much time John spends creating work on his computer versus in his studio. Find out how his practice has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear about the work John created to address racially motivated violence in the US. John emphasizes the power of art for communication, expression, and understanding. The value of allowing viewers to create their own interpretations of your work. John shares his process of constructing and reconstructing meaning through collage. Learn about John's background, how he discovered art as a child, and the difficulty he encountered when he emigrated to the US. What he means when he describes himself as “culturally homeless” or a “spiritual escapist.” How learning and memorizing Chinese characters has informed his work. John shares his experience of returning to China as a contemporary artist and the recent explosion of contemporary art galleries there. Sourdough and John discuss the current political situation in Hong Kong. Hear how John's creative output has been impacted by the pandemic. His experience of xenophobia in the US, both during and after Trump's time in office. One core message John hopes viewers take from his current body of work: his story. Learn more about his artistic process and how his artworks reveal themselves to him. How technology both positively and negatively impacts human connection. For more information, visit: https://notrealart.com/john-chang

Today's guest is the amazing Natalia Villanueva Linares, one of our 2021 NRA grant winners! Natalia hails from Peru and France and is now residing in Chicago. She is an installation and performance artist specializing in space understanding. Our conversation begins with Natalia describing a decade long-project she has been working on involving revamping a church in Illinois and making it a cultural center hosting community artworks and an international residency program. From there we hear more about Natalia's work and what her concerns with space understanding mean, where she talks about how she tries to connect people, spaces, culture, and history through her multimedia artworks. We also hear about another of Natalia's powerful and sublime works today, a traveling participatory performance piece called Soulutions, where she collaboratively creates healing potions with audiences around the world. In this conversation, we also get into Natalia's self-care practices involving her love of colorful foods, the different energies her parents bring into her process, and her thoughts on the inclusivity and transparency of the NRA family. Be sure to catch this one! Key Points From This Episode: Natalia's gratitude for winning the NRA grant and her experiences applying for past grants. The community art project Natalia curated centering around a church she bought in Chicago. Challenges of funding and sustaining the project leading to the church exchanging hands. Nadia talks about how her work deals with ‘space understanding'; connecting people and space. Perspectives on the unseen aspects of artworks being what makes them powerful. The meaning of the relationship between effort and simplicity in a work's effect on people for Natalia. Natalia's perspectives on mass production in art and the role of art more generally. Making potions to heal ‘the uncurable': Natalia weighs in on her Soulutions project. Natalia's extremely productive nature and how the pandemic has shifted her into a more focused mode. Natalia's methods for taking care of herself and love for eating colorful, nutritious food. The early experiences Nadia had of her artistic voice and when she found it fully later in life. How Natalia's parents met and the role each of them plays in her creative process. Sourdough's experiences in Peru while he was traveling as a 25-year-old. Natalia's experiences in the NRA selection process and Sourdough's intentions for the project. For more information, visit: https://notrealart.com/natalia-villanueva-linares

In today's episode, we feature one of our six 2021 NRA grant-winners, Nadyia Duff! Nadyia is a Jamaican-American artist who hails from Miami Beach, Florida. Nadyia's portraiture work, like her personality, exudes passion, energy, love, joy, and style. In our conversation with Nadyia, we talk to her about her portraiture style depicting detailed subjects against simplified, cartoonish backgrounds and how it evolved. She gets into the bright colors she uses and the way they connect to her Jamaican heritage. Nadyia has also had her fair share of struggles and we hear about health scares she had as a child and how they influenced her course of studies. On top of being a brilliant artist, Nadyia is also an art educator, and we speak to her about the current state of art education and what she is witnessing while hanging out with the younger generations in a creative context. Wrapping up, Nadyia speaks to the experience of being an artist, sharing the things that she truly values about the process and the lessons she has learned that she would share with her younger self. Here's to a world filled with more of Nadyia's incredible portraits!   Key Points From This Episode: The focus of Nadyia's podcast; creatively lamenting inventions like time and money. Slowing time down through meditation and how Nadyia meditates with tinnitus. Nadyia's creative routine and how she balances art-making with being an art teacher. The subjects of Nadyia's paintings and where she finds the models that she draws. How Nadyia got into painting and how her style has evolved into its current form. Nadyia's path of education which began with medicine but transitioned into art education. How Nadyia's Jamaican heritage plays into the art she makes through the colors she uses. The current state of art education; state support and conversations in the classroom. What makes Nadyia excited about the younger generations she is teaching. The issue of there being no pacing guides that regulate the teaching of art in stages. Obsessions with realism and how the artist in kids is being squeezed out of them. Advice from Nadyia about how to be an artist and what to value about the process. Why Nadyia is not a fan of commissions and prefers to make art for its own sake. The process of choosing NRA grant-winners and what is in store for Nadyia. Where to find Nadyia online and see more of her beautiful work. For more information, visit: https://notrealart.com/nadyia-duff

Today's show is all about why art is important. If you're listening to this podcast, you probably believe, as we do, that art, creativity, and artists are essential to making this world a better and more interesting place. Because art is subjective, why art is important differs according to personal opinion. That is why today's episode includes the voices of 18 different artists, who each share their thoughts on why we need art in our lives. Who are these 18 artists, you ask? Well, many of you know that we have an artist's grant in partnership with Art Share L.A., the Not Real Art Grant. We have awarded $2,000 to six artists annually for the last three years and, in 2021, we saw a 485 percent increase in applications. That means 827 artists applied! This episode is dedicated to 18 of those applicants, who left audio messages about why they believe art matters. Tune in to hear their perspectives. Key Points From This Episode: Noa from Toronto believes that art is important because life would be boring otherwise. Sienna Castro from New Orleans believes art is akin to a vital need like food; it sustains us. Find out why Ana Rendich believes art helps us see the unlimited power of the human mind. Liesel believes that it's impossible to differentiate life from art, because art is life is art. After seeing an amazing art installation, Alex Butler shares why she believes we need artists to make life less shitty. Why Fossa Luisuno from LA believes the quest to create is driven by higher consciousness. Amy McCormick is fed by art in the same way she is fed by nature; she can't live without it. XXX, a printmaker from Salem, Oregon, uses art to reach out and touch the minds of others. Courtney Lamb from LA sees art as a reminder that we are currently experiencing life. Jay Soreseen from South Florida explains how the things that make us human are easier to understand because of art. Debõrah Hughes from Atlanta views art as her therapy, her outlet, and her legacy. Kim Kine from LA believes art is a language that can communicate with all people. For more information, visit: https://notrealart.com/why-art-is-important Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Not Real Art Grant — https://notrealart.com/grant/ (https://notrealart.com/grant/) Man One — http://www.manone.com/ Man One on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ManOneArt (https://twitter.com/ManOneArt)  Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/ (https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/)  Not Real Art Conference — https://www.notrealartconference.com/ (https://www.notrealartconference.com/)  Not Real Art on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/notrealartworld/

Today's episode is especially exciting because we are announcing our 2021 grant winners. We are so grateful to every artist that entered, and the quality of work we saw truly blew us away. Of course, we would have wanted to give money to all of you, but the sad reality is that it is just not possible. We shed light on what the selection process looked like this year, and we also give you insights into who some of our esteemed judges were. Before announcing the finalists and the winners, we thought it only fair to pay our respects to winners of years past. Tune in to hear it all! For more information: https://notrealart.com/2021-notrealart-grant Key Points From This Episode: There was so much interest in the NRA Grant this year. How the NRA Grant differs from most other art grants. Insights into this year's rigorous selection process and the different rounds. There was such a wide range of talent that entered this year. Hear about who some of the judges for the grant were. The ten finalists and the six final grant winners. Shout out to the previous grant winners for paving the way. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Not Real Art on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/notrealartworld/ NRA Grant — https://notrealart.com/grant/ Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/ Not Real Art School — https://school.notrealart.com/ Erin Yoshi — https://www.erinyoshi.com/ Man One — http://www.manone.com/ Man One on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ManOneArt Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/  

What is “art”? Can you make art and not truly express your individuality? Do you need to express individuality? What is life? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Why, god? Why? 

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We know how important art can be in subverting dominant narratives and creating spaces for marginalized communities to speak from. Today's guest, Kiara Machado, is a first-generation Central American-American painter whose work explores the complexity of her identity. As a 2020 NRA Grant winner, Kiara's work stood out to us as being sophisticated, bold, and captivating. In this episode, which celebrates Kiara, we hear about her creative process and how the anger of always having to defend her identity informs her work. Having grown up in America, she has faced these issues from an early age and channels her frustrations into her work. Through paying homage to Central American women, Kiara celebrates who she is. We also talk about the lack of nuance that's common when people think about Latinx culture. We unpack some of the contributing factors to this homogenization including schooling and algorithms and how they feed into the erasure of groups of people. Along with this, we discuss why art schools need to bring in business education into their curriculums, how Kiara's family has supported and grown with her through her art career, and why she was drawn to NRA's mission. Kiara's unwavering commitment to her practice and to celebrating her identity is truly inspiring, so to hear more, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Hear how you can apply for the 2021 NRA Grant – It's free! Kiara's productivity during this time, and how having a home studio has helped her stay focused. The importance of using this time to reflect and ensure we're contributing to history positively. How powerful social media is in mobilizing people and contributing to change. Kiara's identity as Central American and how this influences the work she makes. The role of spirituality in Kiara's life, and the spiritual nature of the botanicals in her work. Why Kiara is drawn to painting women and representing a range of women in her work. Factors that contribute to the homogenous representation and understanding of Latinx culture. The supportive role that Kiara's family has played in her career as an artist. The pressure Kiara put in herself for not pursuing a ‘conventional career.' Showing up every day and not waiting for inspiration to strike. Why Kiara believes that the business side of art should be taught at art schools. Kiara's process of applying for grants and the challenges she has faced with this. How Kiara finds community and the importance of safe spaces for her. NRA Grant's role in bringing artists together and how Kiara felt receiving it. What Kiara is working on at the moment, and where she'll be showing work. What the phrase, ‘Not Real Art' means to Kiara.  See Kiara's artwork, learn more and hear the entire episode here: https://notrealart.com/kiara-machado

Paloma Montoya's work draws visual inspiration from classic cartoons, using her character Lola to play with teen internet culture in a way that is dark but funny too. She was a recipient of the 2020 NRA grant and joins us on the show today to talk about what her work is all about and how she handles the different sides of being an artist. We kick things off with Lola talking about some of her recent projects, making art during the lockdown, and how she copes with the challenges of networking at real-life art events. From there we get to hear more about where the fierce and satirical imagery Paloma makes comes from. Paloma shares about how she came up with Lola from the word ‘LOL', and draws different grotesquely funny versions of her along with other language abbreviations from online culture. Along with all this, we speak to Paloma about staying true to her childhood dream amongst the pressures of corporate America, the challenges posed by the business side of being an artist, and how best to approach being disciplined about art-making to keep inspiration and sincerity levels as high as possible. Wrapping up for the day, we get into ideas around self-care in a capitalist world that values constant production, and what being a part of the Not Real Art team means for Paloma's practice and for sticking the middle finger up to all the high art snobs out there!   Key Points From This Episode:   A reminder to vote; voting for Biden even if you do not like him as a vote against Trump. What Paloma was doing when she found out she was a recipient of the NRA grant. How Paloma's work has been affected by the lockdowns; productivity, commissions, and events. The last corporate job Paloma did for Converse to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Paloma's feelings toward Instagram as a social media platform and marketing tool. Anxiety around IRL art networking and whether Paloma is that affected by this. Paloma's perspectives on her art and how it contains a tension between darkness and satire. What inspired Paloma's character Lola and her different iterations and messages. Paloma's journey trying to stay committed to art amongst pressures to get a real job. Art as a transcendental and therapeutic experience for Paloma. Challenges presented by the business side of art and how Paloma copes with them. Keeping inspiration up; how Paloma keeps up with managing routines of creating work. The value of self-care which challenges the capitalist idea of constant production. Believing in gods versus in the power of oneself; Paloma's thoughts on spirituality. Where Paloma heard about the NRA grant and her thoughts on its name. The snobbishness of ‘high art' and how the ‘Not Real Art' name critiques it. Where to find Paloma's work online to learn more about what she does. What Paloma is busy with right now and some new projects on the horizon for her. For more information and photos, visit here: https://notrealart.com//paloma-montoya

We are back from our summer hiatus, excited about what the fall has in store. So much has happened this year, and our shows are going to reflect this because artists have an important role in getting messages out there. We do not want to be tone-deaf, so we will not be shying away from issues like politics and Black Lives Matter. We share what we have been working on during our break, including our artist education program and our membership offering. While Man One is out on assignment, Sourdough is holding down the fort and welcomes 2020 NRA Grant Recipient, photographer, Gershon Kreimer, today. With an educational background in film, Gershon transitioned to photography, where his sculptural, layered photographs have gained recognition and acclaim. We discuss the nature of his work, and why he is driven by making his photographs as universal as possible. He shares some of the breakthrough moments that have enabled him to find his voice. Growing up in Lima, Peru shaped who Gershon is, and we hear more about his appreciation of democracy and justice. The pandemic has affected everyone considerably, and Gershon talks about how he's taken the time to revisit old work. Along with this, we explore the struggles of the art business and some of the difficult lessons Gershon has learned, his mental health challenges, and ways he stays grounded, and his schooling in Peru. We round off the conversation with both Gershon and Sourdough making a call for everyone to participate in this election and vote out the powers that be. As likely the most important election of most of our lifetimes, we cannot afford to idly sit by. So, educate yourself, make sure you register and get those votes in! Key Points From This Episode: Hear more about some of the latest offerings from Not Real Art. This is the most consequential election in our history, so register in time to vote! The story of how Gershon's family ended up in Peru and his experience growing up in Lima. Why Gershon has aimed to make his work as neutral and transcendental as possible. Gershon's journey of finding universality in his work and his breakthrough moment. How Gershon approaches directing his models and how he gets the desired reaction. What Gershon means when he says he ‘tries to avoid photography.' How the pandemic has affected Gershon's creative process. Gershon's experience with one of his teachers, Boris Frumin. Some of the hard lessons Gershon has learned about the business side of art. How Gershon tackles the business-related tasks of being an artist. Gershon's model recruitment process and how he uses Instagram to find people. Hear more about Gershon's struggles with depression and anxiety and his self-care rituals. Gershon's schooling experience and why he hated his school. How to find Gershon online, and why he's become so politically outspoken on his Instagram. For more information and photos, visit here: https://notrealart.com/gershon-kreimer

In this episode, Sourdough and Cheyenne Sauter, Executive Director of Art Share L.A, talk to 2019 art grant winners Marguerite Kalhor, Monica Leal Cueva, Juliana Bustillo, and Jessie Noguchi.   These amazing young artists discuss how winning the NOT REAL ART Grant differs from many others in that it demands nothing back but rather frees them to spend the money on whatever they need. Unfortunately, many grants come with strings attached and organizations are determined to get a return on their investment, which is often counterproductive from the artist's perspective. They talk about finding your voice as an artist, dealing with the business side of the work, and the importance of figuring out what you expect your art to do for you. Some do it for pleasure, some for their own sanity, and yet others want to make a living from their art – it's all about being clear about what this looks like for you. With the 2019 Not Real Art Exhibition in view, our guests discuss their process of choosing which pieces to show, the story and intent within their selection, and how diversity and culture are reflected in their work. They talk about finding your voice as an artist, dealing with the business side of the work, and the importance of figuring out what you expect your art to do for you. Some do it for pleasure, some for their own sanity, and yet others want to make a living from their art – it's all about being clear about what this looks like for you. With the 2019 Not Real Art Exhibition in view, our guests discuss their process of choosing which pieces to show, the story and intent within their selection, and how diversity and culture are reflected in their work.  To read the whole story, get more info and links, go to: https://notrealart.com/not-real-art-talks-to-artists-marguerite-kalhor-monica-leal-cueva-juliana-bustillo-and-jessie-noguchi

We're grateful to welcome Eben Elridge onto the show today. Not only is he a talented guy with a great heart, but he is also a recipient of last year's Not Real Art grant, where we gave $1,000 to 12 artists. In our fascinating chat, which is the audio version of a video we recently recorded, Eben shares some of his incredible journey with us. We talk about how receiving the grant has impacted him and why he has chosen to put himself first. Eben does not believe in being a starving artist. Rather, he feels that artists should take care of themselves first to be in the best health possible. We also learn more about muses and the different relationships you can have with them. For some people, the connection can be so intense that it takes them a while to recalibrate, while for others, readjusting is easier. Eben talks about why he thinks so many people are afraid to create, the importance of belonging to different communities, and why the creative journey rather than the product is the gift. We could not be prouder to have given such a great artist the NRA 2019 grant and we know exciting things are on the horizon for him. For this and much more visit: https://notrealart.com/not-real-art-talks-to-artist-eben-eldridge-2019-art-grant-recipient

In this episode, we celebrate the culture of creativity by bringing something new to the show. A couple of months ago, we did a video production project at Art Share L.A. in which we interviewed our grant winners in talk-show format. Today, in this podcast, we're releasing the audio of the first production shoot which included Cheyenne Sauter, the executive director of Art Share L.A., who joined Sourdough in conversation with four of our twelve grant winners. Tuning in to this episode, you will hear from artists Rachel O'Donnell, Beth Abaravich, Edmund Arevalo, and Thony Loui who discuss their experience of applying for and winning the grant, where they go to learn about available grants, and fighting the paralyzing fear that often prevents artists from putting themselves out there. They also talk about the challenges they face as full-time small business owners, dealing with the financial and administrative tasks, connecting with the art community, and making time to be inspired by the work of others. Each of our guests also discusses their artistic journey, the development of their style, and the social-political messages they wish to send into the world. For more information about artists, links and resources from this episode, please visit https://notrealart.com/not-real-art-celebrates-2019-artist-grant-winners-rachel-odonnell-beth-abaravich-edmund-arevalo-thony-loui/ Key Points From This Episode: Background info on the NRA video production project filmed at the Art Share L.A. Cheyenne on launching the grant and their longstanding commitment to supporting artists. The number and type of grants our four guests typically apply for annually. How they experienced the application process and finding out that they had won. The crippling fear and tendency to overthink that prevent many artists from applying.  Where they go to find grants, including the California Arts Council. The joy of being able to spend the grant money in whichever way they choose. The challenge of monetizing art, getting paid, and learning the business side of things. Juggling the various responsibilities involved in operating a full-time small business. Thony on his involvement in the community in Haiti and his work with Conan O'Brien.  Beth on choosing between Bob Mackie and Rampage after graduating from Otis College. Transitioning from fashion to art, getting her MFA, and how she combines the two fields. Common pain points for artists: from copyright dilemmas to writing about your own art. An explanation of Rachel's figurative work deconstructing the feminine. How Edmund's work reflects the “push and pull” of his Filipino-American culture.  An explanation about the absence of people in Thony's work. 

We are elated by the number of five-star reviews we've been getting on iTunes – all we needed to get us psyched up for the new year and ready to bring you some more awesome content. We've got an episode full of banter, which includes Sourdough and Man One sharing their expectations and goals for the year. They're looking forward to the annual Not Real Art conference, traveling, and the kinds of chaos the new year will bring. But they advise listeners to assume a position of cautious optimism rather than buying into the blind optimism we often see from the talking heads on TV, and they share how gaining a bird's eye view on situations helps to mitigate anxiety. The two play a game where Sourdough has to guess what piece of fitness equipment Man One bought for the studio, and after a few incorrect guesses, Sourdough finally gets it. This is, they believe, the first step to getting back into shape, or at least to get Man One down from morbidly obese to obese. These are some of our 2020 goals – tune in to hear more! For more information about artists, links and resources from this episode, please visit https://notrealart.com/not-real-art-fights-morbid-obesity-more-good-news Key Points From This Episode: Our gratitude for the many positive reviews we've been getting on iTunes. Talking “art”, bantering, and why we like recording the podcast in the evening. Expectations for 2020: a jam-packed year, frequent traveling, and lots of chaos in the mix. The “cult” of optimism we often observe in the talking heads and media. Assuming a position of cautious optimism rather than being blindly optimistic. The advantage of getting a bird's eye view on a situation that might otherwise cause anxiety. Finding peace in the knowledge that we are part of nature and only here for a minute. How you begin to think differently about the world once you become a parent. Man One on giving up his passion to spend more time with and coach his kids in sports. Why it was so hard to stop playing soccer and recommitting to becoming more active. Sourdough's swings at guessing what fitness-related object Man One got for the studio. How long a “morbidly obese” individual can expect to last during an elliptical workout.  Man One got a yoga mat, and after the fourth guess, Sourdough got it! When you're in a tough spot, ask yourself: What would Sourdough and Man One do? Advice for those starting on the yoga mat – build your endurance for laying down.  Launching the 2020 Not Real Art Conference and a reminder about our grant. The list of conference speakers you can look forward to and a new idea for an event.