Your Creative Push

Jacob Dhein is a painter from San Francisco whose paintings capture the modern world with the nostalgic nature of the past.  He works across multiple disciplines including figurative, landscape, and plein air painting, and his talent is founded in his desire to teach others as he also continues to learn himself. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/jacobdhein In this episode, Jacob discusses: -How he got started as an artist growing up. -How he is always striving to grow and become a better artist. -The difference between workshops and undergraduate art programs, and how it might surprise you how much you can learn in well-run workshops. -If you are at an intermediate level, to maybe start thinking about teaching at a beginner level. -How the type of painting he does simply depends on his mood. -The challenges that come from plein air painting. -The various ways that he has held himself back at different points in his life. -His advice for dealing with critics or negative comments. -His best and worst

Noah is a songwriter and member of the band, The Horse-Eyed Men with his brother, Dylan.  They play original disgruntled Americana and country music.  Raised by musical humans in a former candy store outside of Providence R.I., their music mixes spaghetti-western themes with cabaret, ragtime, and post-partum punk. Grave Country, their latest record, was recorded in Copenhagen on a grant from the Danish Arts Council in the summer of 2013. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/107 In this episode, Noah discusses: -How sometimes the ideas you come up with won't make sense until a much later time. -To take the pressure off of yourself -- what you create does not have to be a masterpiece. -Just like your dreams are created, it is okay to use pieces of yourself and your daily life in your art. -The importance of having fun while creating. -Terence McKenna and the idea that nobody knows the answers. -Thinking about the possibilities of the things that didn't happen to you. -To not worry about originality, beca

Noah is a songwriter and member of the band, The Horse-Eyed Men with his brother, Dylan.  They play original disgruntled Americana and country music.  Raised by musical humans in a former candy store outside of Providence R.I., their music mixes spaghetti-western themes with cabaret, ragtime, and post-partum punk. Grave Country, their latest record, was recorded in Copenhagen on a grant from the Danish Arts Council in the summer of 2013. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/noah In this episode, Noah discusses: -How The Horse-Eyed Men came to be. -The creative relationship he shares with his brother, Dylan. -The role that humor and storytelling plays in his songs. -How humor can often unlock things in people that you wouldn't normally be able to tap into. -The role that travel plays in his life. -A strategy that he uses to help him to "shake up" his orientation and to see the world in different ways. -Another trick that he uses to find new ways to explain the same thing. -How all writing is is "ass in

Randy is a talented artist who has been working as a freelancer for the past several years in the animation, gaming, and publishing industries. He has a passion for storytelling and his talents include character design, illustration, visual development, storyboarding, and more. He has worked for Dreamworks Animation Television, Axis Animation, Flauth Productions, Edge of Reality, and Pocket gems, just to name a few. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/randybishop In this episode, Randy discusses: -How he got to the point he is at today in his career. -The pros and cons of working as a freelancer. -How he is constantly trying to learn and devoting his free time to practicing and getting better. -His advice for putting in the time to doing the work when you are feeling burnt out. -How sometimes you have to work your way through a rut. -One of the hardest things for him is working on a project that doesn’t pique his interests, like drawing comics or a story that doesn’t excite him. -The struggle of worki

Michael C Hsiung is characterized by: large mustache (one of the few remaining facially hairy Asians surviving today) with all of the species capable of reaching one ton or more in weight; herbivorous diet; and a thin yellow protective skin, 1.5-5 cm thick, formed from layers of collagen positioned in a lattice structure; and a relatively small brain for a mammal of his size (400-600g). . Michael is prized for its mustache, sometimes his art. Not a true mustache, it is made of thickly matted hair that grows from the skull without skeletal support. Michael has acute hearing and sense of smell, but poor eyesight over any distance. Michael C. Hsiung will probably live to be about 50 years old or more. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/104 In this episode, Michael discusses: -The inspiration behind his image of a man observing two deer hugging. -How he developed his style on his own and how he was somewhat self-conscious as he began to hone in on his own style. -The guidance that his sister gave to him

Edward Westerhuis is a multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. His work moves between visual art, video, and performance--often collaborating with other artists and working within the community. He creates imaginative worlds that play with an epic sense of scale, forming allegories that reflect the places he lives. Whether he's making sci-fi cardboard puppet shows, or music videos with giant dancing cats, Edward uses humour to create the unexpected and to carve out space for new perspectives. Edward has presented his work across Canada, from coast to coast, including the Yukon Arts Centre, the Banff Centre, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/doublecat In this episode, Edward discusses: -How he got started down the creative path that got him to the point he is at now. -How he came up with the idea for his "Double Cat" video. -The deeper meaning behind the "Double Cat" video. -His Tedx talk and the differences that performance art brings to

Mitch Bowler is the founder of Pencil Kings, an online professional art teaching institution that provides top-flight instruction at an affordable price to those who are unable to attend traditional art schools. Formerly a 3D technical artist with work experience on top film and game projects, his focus is now on building and growing the Pencil Kings brand to provide art training and support to enrolled artists. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/mitch In this episode, Mitch discusses: -A bit about his creative history and what led him to create Pencil Kings. -More details about Pencil Kings and what it offers to his members. -How one of his biggest messages is to DO SOMETHING instead of continually just absorbing information. -How the Internet has brought us a wealth of knowledge and teaches us how to do things, but the important thing is to actually do something with that knowledge. -The power in setting a goal of making a new habit for 30 days. -One of the most profound things he has learned throu

Joanna Sternberg is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist living in New York City.  She primarily plays the double bass, but also plays electric bass, guitar, and piano.  Joanna sings and writes songs, and regularly performs her original music.  She plays folk, country, blues, rock, ragtime, classical, gospel, funk, rhythm and blues, klezmer, and jazz (ranging from the style of the 1920's to the present day.)  Joanna is also currently in a band called "Fraydele" as well as a talented visual artist. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/joanna In this episode, Joanna discusses: -How and why she chooses to write, sing, and play so many different styles of music. -That the inspiration for the songs usually comes from personal experiences that she needs to get out into the world. -Her band "Fraydele" that plays music that her grandmother, Fraydele Oysher, sang in the Yiddish Theater. -How it is sometimes necessary to take a break and "fill the tank." -How drawing and visual art is less draining and taxi

Nathan Carson aka “Streetarthustle” is a talented artist who has taken fate into his own hands by being creative on his own terms, vowing to fulfill all of his creative desires and never do anything he doesn’t want to again.  He is documenting this journey for all to see via his Periscope account, allowing other people to be inspired as well as learn from his mistakes. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/100 In this episode, Nathan discusses: -A story about what happened directly after the last time he was on the show, back in Episode 54. -His two new assistants and what they have done for his life. -How a mushroom trip helped him to get the courage to hire an assistant. -How he has had to make some tough decisions about blocking certain followers on Periscope. -How using e-mail has become a slow way of communicating, whereas Periscope is instant. -How Facebook is a monolithic code structure that they can't build on top of. -His thoughts on how Periscope is like the eyes of an infant artificial intell

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Daniel is an art blogger, art critic, and the creator of The Daniel Rolnik Gallery, a brick and mortar store that showcases original art and prints collected from his adventures across the United States of America.  On his road trips, Daniel discovers unique works of art that he brings back to his ever-evolving gallery. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/danielrolnik In this episode, Daniel discusses: -How and why he started the The Daniel Rolnik Gallery. -How he found the courage to start the gallery instead of thinking about it for too long. -How both creative and non-creative people spend too much time thinking about what can go right and what can go wrong, when what they should be doing is just diving in and trying. -How falling down doesn't actually hurt as bad as you might imagine, just like when you were riding a bike. -The musician Charles Bradley, who got discovered when he was 62. -The story of how he first found a love for art and saw what it was truly capable of. -How he makes everything

Marta Bevacqua aka Moth Art is an Italian photographer based in Paris.  She is mainly a fashion photographer but she continually works on her own personal artistic projects, which range in varied fields of photography, but almost always concentrating on people.  And not just people, but emotive models in natural environments, which offer a wonderful merging of the beauty of the natural world with the beauty of humanity. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/marta In this episode, Marta discusses: -How she attempts to allow the viewers of her photographs to tell their own story -- one that could change depending on the mood of the viewer. -How she got her start with photography. -The influence that nature had on her photography. -How she just started taking pictures for fun, and how it slowly progressed into what she did for a living. -Her advice to take your time, especially when you are in nature. -How she chose the name "Moth Art." -How one of her hardest moments came when she decided that she wanted

Jeff Tocci was born in the foothills of the Adirondacks, next to a frozen lake, exactly at midnight 36 years ago. He is currently thawing out in Brooklyn.  His work focuses on social commentary through representational, narrative work, often utilizing satire and humor to explore social and economic topics in a direct way.  Though the subject matter changes, his intention remains the same.  He aims to call attention to the facets of our culture, that remain unexamined, misunderstood, or under appreciated. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/jefftocci In this episode, Jeff discusses: -How his main form of Resistance is finding free time to be able to work on his art. -If your passion is art and you make money another way, you have to find a job that you can make as much money as you can in as little time as possible so that you have more time for your passion. -His advice to hang on to ideas that you might have when you are not available (or motivated enough) to put them into creation. -How he has had s

Michael Broom is a talented concept designer who has worked on such films as Wolverine: Origins, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, Stephen King’s “The Mist,” and Cabin in the Woods, just to name a few.  He “cut his teeth” doing comic book illustration and caricatures at Walt Disney World. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/michaelbroom In this episode, Michael discusses: -How he became interested in some of the "scarier" things like monsters at an early age. -How he came to be a caricature artist in Disney World and what that was like. -The gig that brought him out to Los Angeles and the steps he took once he was there. -How he feels fortunate to have been able to continue his creative career (instead of waiting tables), and credits that fact to the client base that he grew. -The disappointment of one of his first "big" projects -- a Super Bowl commercial (that never aired). -While maintaining a full-time job, how he is able to find the time and motivation to work on his new book. -How the thought of doi

Skoddie is an experimental musician whose style spans multiple genres, but always focuses on atmosphere and mood. After a 6 year hiatus, they rediscovered their creative voice and released two albums and one EP in 2015. Today, Skoddie continues to produce music, and is also a founding member of the Unredacted online art collective. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/skoddie In this episode, Skoddie discusses: -Details about the new Unredacted online art collective, including why they started it. -How there isn't anything on DeviantArt with a specific female and queer vibe, and how that is one of the goals for Unredacted. -The importance of getting things started and letting them grow organically. -Their history and first experiences with music. -The scientific audio analysis techniques that they used to begin creating experimental music. -How, like Jackson Pollock, Skoddie has intention behind what might seem to be unintentional music. -Creating all of the music, and then the review process where the

Kalon is a software engineer living in Washington. He paints and draws purely for fun in his spare time. He believes art should be enjoyable, and should be more about the experience than the outcome. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/kalon In this episode, Kalon discusses: -What his average day looks like and when he is able to get to his art, having a full-time job. -How he picked up drawing back in elementary school, drawing "TV show stuff." -The differences between drawing from a source and drawing from imagination. -How copying the styles of your favorite artists can help you to understand the methods of what makes their art great. -How he took a great deal of time off in his college years. -His great surprise when he found out that other people shared art on Instagram and other social media platforms. -The different types of art that he does, depending on the mood that he is in. -Some of the creative hurdles that artists, musicians, and other creative people have to face. -How he keeps a "secre

Donna Kater is known as a master in the art of reinventing oneself, particularly after a life-changing event.  She is dedicated to helping people survive, come alive, and thrive! She shares practical tips about how to heal your past so that you can move toward a brighter future. She has created two online video courses and has a book coming out in June entitled, “I’m Still Alive, Now What?” How to Survive and Thrive after a Life-Changing Event. She has reinvented herself several times. She has had professional careers as a college and career counselor, small business owner, and acupuncturist. She has professional degrees in Psychology, Counseling and Oriental Medicine.  Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/donnakater In this episode, Donna discusses: -Some of the many changes she has gone through in her life that got her to the point she is at now. -A quote by W. H. Murray that made her spring in to action. -The fact that you don't need to know exactly how you are going to get to a certain goal or chan

RM Kavanagh is a painter from Ireland who is fascinated and influenced by the dissolving nature of life and the engagement of the inner mechanics of the human structure.  “As an artist I delve into the areas in life which are uncomfortable to ponder and I create those ideas on canvas leaving an everlasting stain on the viewer’s mind.” Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/rm In this episode, RM discusses: -The story behind the financial crash in Ireland that led to him creating "Groundhog Day" and "Comfortably Numb." -His reason for using a perspective from underneath the table in "Comfortably Numb." -Why the "gray areas" in life are important for him to capture in his art. -How young artists have so many different types of art to choose, that it can often be very confusing to decide what path you want to go down. -How he has struggled for years with "bad technical skills" and how he has had many good ideas that he didn't want to "waste." -The value in studying the masters of your creative field to see

Casey is an accomplished Director and Producer in film & TV, but she is now dedicating her life to inspire entrepreneurial mothers to live their dream while sneaking ice cream behind her children’s back.  And to do this, she has created a new podcast, “Women With Balls… In the Air.” Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/casey In this episode, Casey discusses: -How she got her start as a PA at Nickelodeon in New York City, but she realized quickly that she wanted to be in the field rather than stuck in an office. -Why she started her podcast, "Women With Balls ... In the Air." -How she wanted to be a dancer, but then realized that she might be better at something else, which is what drove her to TV & Film. -One of her best creative moments when she was sick and had to finish a project for class, but still enjoyed doing it (and got an A). -How she got to shadow Martin Scorsese and how even he is vulnerable and needs self-reassurance. -One of her most unenjoyable times in her career when she sold o

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. -Ho