Stay ConnectedDeconstructive Pop Artist Matt Gondek presents – Clean Break.
An informative podcast dealing with the business of the art world. In each episode Matt talks with different guests who will share the no holds bared truth behind how they advanced their own careers.
Scott Listfield - Fine Artist.
We chat with Scott about the meaning behind his lone astronaut which finds himself in all of his work. Scott mentions his book "Astronaut" - A book that chronicles 19 years of his paintings, and his upcoming shows.
IG : @ScottListfield
Recorded Live at Pow! Wow! Worcester - Thumbs - Digital Illustrator / Jeks - Muralist
The first ever Clean Break recorded live at Pow! Wow! Worcester with guests Jeks and Thumbs. We talk about the origins of their careers, how they monetize their artwork, and the time it takes to make a footprint in the art world - Recorded live at WICN 90.5 in Worcester Massachusetts.
Jeks: @Jeks_NC
Thumbs: @thumbs1
Louis Jensen - Creative Director and Project Manager.
A man of many hats, we talk with Louis about facilitating large scale commercial projects with A-list artists through his company Spraying Bricks, the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health, and his time running for office.
IG: @SprayingBricks
Ben Johnston - Muralist and Designer.
This week we sit down with Ben Johnston, Muralist and Designer based in Toronto, Canada. We talk with him about the design competitions he enters, and how they are a great way for him to acquire more commercial work. We talk about the process he uses when completing his murals and the clean style incorporated with his pieces. Ben also gives great insight on his move to Toronto, and how it was very beneficial for his career.
Shag - Artist and Designer.
Shag is a Designer, Painter, and Illustrator based in Southern California. His style is based on commercial illustration from the 1950s and 1960s, depicting brightly colored scenes while telling a story. This week on the podcast we sit down with Shag and talk about how he transitioned from creating artwork for his old band to becoming a fine artist. We also discuss his brick and mortar store - "The Shag Store", which first opened in 2009.
IG: @theartistshag
Matthew Grabelsky - Fine Artist.
We talk with Matthew about the planning that goes into creating his surrealistic pieces, and how he was first inspired to combine animal heads with humans. We also discuss the album cover he created for Moby and his new Exhibition "Jungle Train", now on display at Thinkspace Art Gallery through August 24th.
IG: @Grabelsky
Shelby and Sandy - Artists and Creatives.
This week we sit down with Shelby and Sandy, Artists and Creatives from Los Angeles, CA. We talk to Shelby and Sandy about growing up as young artists in California and the background of how they first started creating artwork as a duo. We also talk about the process behind creating their colorful work, the time that goes into maintaining their social media presence and their upcoming projects.
IG: @ShelbyandSandy
Goopmassta and Angelonce - Artists and Muralists.
We talk with Goop and Angel about their collaborations and how their iconic characters came to be - Angel's Charlie the Angry Elephant & Goop's Hip Hop Frog. We also talk about mural work, recent projects and loads more.
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Joshua Vides - Artist and Designer.
This week we sit down with Joshua Vides, Artist and Designer born and raised in Rialto, CA. We talk with Josh about what inspired him to create his "Reality to Idea" exhibits and how his vision and execution brings sketches to life.
IG: @JoshuaVides
Kathy Ager - Amsterdam-based Artist and Designer.
This week we sit down with Kathy Ager, Canadian-born Artist and Designer based in Amsterdam. We talk with Kathy about the stories behind her oil paintings, and the Baroque style she uses with a modern twist. Her solo show is now on display at @thinkspace_art in Culver City, CA.
IG: @KathyAger
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