13 episodes
The Creative Struggle Brandon Rechten
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Dedicated to discussing the various difficulties that artists of all disciplines face throughout our creative journeys, with the hope of providing encouragement and inspiration to those currently struggling.
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Life's Landscapes
Visual artist Marcos Hernandez Chavez speaks with me about growing up split between cultures, the importance of authenticity in art, and how your environment shapes the lens through which you view the world.
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Career Crossroads
Graphic designer, Laura Ragusa, speaks with me about post-grad career uncertainty, moving from full-time to freelance, finding gigs, and context switching between freelance and mom responsibilities.
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Lost and Found
Illustrator and visual storyteller, Katia Oloy, speaks with me about always saying “how can I be of service?” rediscovering her purpose and giving herself a second chance.
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Outside Your Comfort Zone
Ceramics craftsman, Connor McGinn, speaks with me about his journey from the Peace Corps, to working in kitchens, to crafting custom plateware for restaurants, to opening a collaborative workspace for makers.
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Finding Your Peers
I speak with art director and lettering artist, Danielle Evans, about feeling average in art school, finding her passion, having her style ripped-off, and the lessons learned along the way.
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Season Two Announcement
After many months away from this project, I'm excited to announce that Season Two will be releasing on June 25th.
Customer Reviews
Engaging and inspiring
Brandon does an outstanding job exploring the challenges faced by creatives in fostering a safe environment for them to be open and vulnerable. The shows go well beyond the basic questions and delves much further into the root causes of their struggles and how they used that in their given art form.