Interview with Sam Goff - Recruiter for Netflix Animation - Episode 5

Today’s Podcast Episode is with the very talented Sam Goff. Sam is part of the Netflix Animation family as an Outreach & Engagement Coordinator. Her focus in the department is working internally with productions and cross functional departments to make sure early career individuals at NAS have a comfortable and enriching professional growth experience.

Additionally she is working on creating programming to further break down the barriers to entry for the animation industry. She is also a freelance surfacing artist which makes today’s Episode a ‘Must Listen’ for anyone interested in what it’s like to work in the animation business. Check out Sam’s Episode on my YouTube channel and make sure to follow her @samg_anim and also over on TikTok where she offers weekly advice as an Animation Recruiter!

You can listen to the Full Episode HERE

To Follow & Support Sam Goff:

TikTok, Twitter, Instagram: @SamG_Anim

Website: http://slewis-portfolio.com/

Netflix Animation Outreach & Engagement Coordinator 

Interview with Animator & Songwriter - Kevin Temmer -Episode 51

In today’s Episode I’m speaking with Professional Animator & Songwriter, Kevin Temmer. We talk about what it takes to become an animator and songwriter for the film industry and also the gaming industry. Kevin started his career working at Blue Sky Studios, a very well-known and respected studio known for creating Movies like; Ice Age, Ferdinand, and Spies in Disguise. Blue Sky Studios was later acquired by Disney and unfortunately just closed down this year (2021) but before the Disney acquisition Kevin had left to work in the gaming industry for companies like Sony Interactive and Jam City. He has worked on games like Frozen, Marvel, Concrete Jeanie and Wild Things to name a few. Currently he is working at Squanch Games creating animations, editing, and song creation.   

Kevin also has quite a following on TikTok where you can see short versions of his animations & music. You can find longer versions on his YouTube channel; Kevin Temmer Tunes! Overall, for someone so young, he has had quite an impressive career so far and it was an honor to get to interview him. So if you are wondering what it could be like to work in the world of animation, Kevin is sharing tons of helpful advice! I hope you will enjoy! Please share with your creative friends and subscribe for more awesome interviews with creative artists and entrepreneurs! LISTEN & WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE.

To Follow & Support Kevin Temmer:

Website:  Kevin Temmer Portfolio

Instagram:  @kevtemz

TikTok:  kevintemmer

YouTube: Kevin Temmer Tunes

All Photos provided by Kevin Temmer Copyright ©2021

Episode 42 - My Interview with Contemporary Figurative Artist - Elisa Valenti is Now Live!

In today’s Episode I speak with the very talented Elisa Valenti. She describes herself as a contemporary figurative artist changing our view of women through lush, confident paintings. I couldn’t agree more. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to look perfect (haven’t we all? and what is that anyway?) You are about to hear and see an entirely different perspective that will leave you feeling as if you just inhaled a breathe of fresh air for the first time. 

We discuss how her art career wasn’t typical. For many years she was a pharmacist and a pretty notable one at that. It wasn’t until later in life when she felt she had something to say with her art that she made the leap into a life as a full time creative. Elisa’s figures represent all of us, perfect in our imperfections. She really embraces who she is and after our conversation I felt inspired to do the same.

LISTEN & WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE

Follow and support Elisa Valenti here:

Website: https://www.elisavalentistudio.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisavalentistudio

Photos provided by Elisa Valenti Copyright ©2020

Meet The Fabulous Dayna Lee Langlois - Dayna Lee Collection

What a crazy time we are all experiencing. The new normal of ‘shelter in place’. Everyone is feeling a little anxious and concerned but I’m hoping that these times when we move inside we can discover the beauty of slowing down, making art, dancing in the living room, reading books and cooking from scratch - just to name a few, fun things to rediscover.

I might add…listening to podcasts! And I have so many good ones for you! Today is no exception. If there was ever a perfect time for an interview, it’s now. The lovely Dayna Lee Langlois is known for her stationery and gift line that shares words of support and encouragement.

In this episode we discuss how she started with nothing, found something she was good at, practiced, practiced, practiced and then grew it into an international stationery and gift brand, the Dayna Lee Collection!

We talk about licensing your designs and all the aspects of what it really takes to grow a successful, creative company. If you are looking to be inspired then this is the episode for you!

LISTEN & WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE

Follow & Support Dayna Lee Langlois Here:

Website: The Dayna Lee Collection

Facebook: The Dayna Lee Collection

Instagram & Twitter: @DaynaLeeCollection

July's Featured Artist - Jennifer Allevato

I have the most beautiful Video Podcast for you today! I can’t think of a better Artist Interview to kick off Summer than with the very talented Jennifer Allevato! Not only does she create gorgeous florals, interiors, and landscapes she has some really helpful and interesting advice about she created a successful career for herself.

In this Episode we discuss her journey starting out in costume design and then switching over to making her living as a full-time fine artist. We discuss the business side of being an artist, from having a beautiful and informative website, to using platforms such as Pinterest, to reach new collectors. We also talk about her big break in working with bloggers and how how a simple mention on the Young House Love blog helped launch her career.

Photo Credit: Anna Meyer Photo Courtesy Of Jennifer Allevato

Jennifer not only sells her original creations but she also licenses her work. Her art has been featured in Anthropologie, Minted, Artfully Walls and on the cover of HGTV magazine just to name a few places you may have seen this lovely and talented artist.

Photo Credit: Anna Meyer Photo Courtesy Of Jennifer Allevato

We also talk about her Artist In Residence at the Torpedo Factory Art Center and how that experience was for her. Of course I also had to ask about her orange kitty who she claims is a 'grumpy old man' but she loves him anyway. We end with some really helpful advice that we can all benefit from. She will inspire you to want to pick up your paint brush and start creating!

For the Month of July, Jennifer has generously offered 20% of the proceeds of these three large original florals on paper to go to the Louise Monforte Memorial Scholarship! Aren’t they GORGEOUS?!!! You can purchase one, or all three HERE!

You can Listen & Watch the FULL EPISODE HERE

Follow & Support Jennifer Allevato here:

Website: https://jenniferallevato.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allevatojm/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferAllevato

Please share these helpful videos with all your creative friends and even better I would deeply appreciate it, if you subscribed to my YouTube Channel!

Introducing June's Featured Artist - Lena Rushing

Here we are already half way into the year and I have yet another super interesting Podcast Episode for you! This months Featured Artist is Contemporary, Narrative, Surreal Artist - Lena Rushing.

I’ve known and followed Lena for many years. She is local to the Central Coast so we were able to have the interview in my studio which is always extra fun.

Although Lena is primarily self taught her work is incredibly skilled and masterful. Whether she is crafting an intricate shadow-box or painting a surrealist image of a strong female surrounded by intriguing objects of symbolism, her work is a testimony to her boundless imagination. We talk about her experience participating in group shows and curating art events. She also shares the meaning behind many of her symbolic images and why she chose painting as a way to "compartmentalize" her emotions in that way.

Lena is also a big believer in finding a work-life balance and staying healthy while pursuing her art. She offers great advice and really interesting ideas as well as her thoughts on living life as a full time artist. 

For the month of June 2019, Lena is generously offering 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this gorgeous shadow box titled ‘The Deep’ to the Louise Monforte Scholarship Fund. You can view the details on her website HERE!

‘The Deep’ by Lena Rushing

YOU CAN LISTEN & WATCH THE EPISODE HERE

Other Places you can Follow and Support Lena Rushing:

Website: LenaRushing.com

Instagram: @LenaRushing

Introducing Jane Gianarelli - April's Featured Creative - Episode 16

If you follow me, you probably have a love for Interior Design and Room Renderings. Well, I have a real treat for you today! Meet my friend, and fellow Italian, Jane Gianarelli! In today’s Episode we talk about how she combined her two passions of Interior Design and Fine Art into a thriving niche business!

I have followed Jane for a long time on Instagram because I love a good room sketch! Jane’s work is so incredibly beautiful and well executed. We have similar backgrounds as Interior Designers. We discuss how there is just no way you can illustrate a room like this without understanding all the details that go into Interior Design. What she creates is a true ART-FORM and can not be replaced by a tech app! Like Jane, I too loved the rendering part of the Interior Design process (which I am now turning into larger fine art paintings) where as she has created a thriving business rendering for top Interior Designers all throughout the United States.

Credit to Shay Geyer & IBB Design

This is such a fun Episode and just another amazing example of how you can turn your art into an abundant and joyful day job!

YOU CAN LISTEN & WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE!

You can follow and support Jane Gianarelli here:

https://janegianarelli.com/

https://www.instagram.com/janegianarelli/

https://www.facebook.com/jane.gianarelli

March's Featured Entrepreneur - Cindy Arnet - Sienna Grace Jewelry - Episode #14

Happy Spring Equinox & Happy Full Moon in Libra! What a great day to share this fun Episode with the very talented Cindy Arnet of Sienna Grace Jewelry! It also happens to be her Birthday, so what better day to celebrate her!

Cindy and I have been friends for a long time and she actually spent a weekend with me up in San Francisco with my sweet sister, Louise, before she passed away. It’s meaningful because this podcast was created in my sister’s memory to carry on her legacy of helping others so was I really happy to have her in my home studio for this interview.

What’s even more fun, is that since our first chance meeting in my boutique, Cindy has gone on to be quite the designer! It was so great to ask her how she found her groove and the secrets to her success!

By working with companies like The Artisan Group, Cindy has successfully had her jewelry placed in the best Swag Bags and in the hands of top Hollywood stylists. We talk about the evolution of her career as a jewelry designer and how she found this to be a great marketing tool for her beautiful designs. Her work has been seen on popular television shows like; The Vampire Diaries, Jane The Virgin, Pretty Little Liars, Mom, Law and Order: SVU, and Nickelodeon's Bella and the Bulldogs. Cindy is generously sharing her words of advice not only for jewelry designers but any creative entrepreneur. We discuss topics like selling on-line and which platforms are working as well as which ones are not. We also talk about the pressures of social media and how to navigate through it as artists.

It’s a short but super informative episode that I hope you enjoy! Happy Spring!! xo Mari

Other places you can follow and support Cindy Arnet:
https://siennagracejewelry.com

https://www.pinterest.com/siennagracejewelry

https://www.instagram.com/sienna_grace_jewelry

https://twitter.com/siennagracegems

https://www.facebook.com/SiennaGraceJewelry

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SiennaGraceJewelry

YOU CAN LISTEN & WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE!

PS It helps so much if you Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and please spread the word to anyone interested in pursuing a creative career! Thank you so much!

March's Featured Artist - Bridgette Thornton - Episode #13

Introducing the very lovely & talented Bridgette Thornton of Paint & Petals! Bridgette is my Featured Artist for the month of March! You can now Listen and Watch the Full Episode HERE! While you are there I would love it if you left a comment, gave it a thumbs up, or even better, subscribed to my YouTube Channel. All those things will help spread the word about these amazing artists who are sharing so much great advice!

Bridgette Thornton of Paint & Petals is a very successful commercial illustrator. Have you ever wondered how artists collaborate with large retail companies like Anthropologie and Serena & Lily? Bridgette has collaborations with both and she’s sharing how she made it happen!

In this episode we talk about her tenacity and how she was able to connect with these brands and build a successful career as an artist licensing to them.

Bridgette's joyful and colorful floral paintings translate beautifully onto her own line of stationery, greeting cards, wrapping paper and textiles. We talk about the specifics of how she creates those items as well as what it's really like to work with large home decor companies.

She also share some incredibly helpful resources for any artist looking to make a profitable living from their craft. She is lovely and positive and her advice at the end is incredibly inspirational.

As this month’s Featured Artist, 20% of the Proceeds from the Sale of Bridgette’s ‘Sage Print’ will go to the Louise Monforte Memorial Art Scholarship. Thank you so much Bridgette! I am also excited to share that the deadline for submissions for the 2 visual arts scholarships will also be coming up this month. I can’t wait to see the art these young artists are creating!! Stay tuned for that!

Other places you can Follow & Support Bridgette Thornton:

http://bridgettethornton.art

https://www.facebook.com/paintandpetalsart

https://www.pinterest.com/bridgette_thornton

https://www.instagram.com/paintandpetals

LISTEN & WATCH THE FULL EPISODE WITH BRIDGETTE THORNTON HERE

October's Featured Artist - Meet Tug Rice

I'm so excited to share with you one of my most absolute favorite illustrators, Tug Rice. Tug is this month's Spotlight Artist! It’s fitting because Tug is used to being in the spotlight for his acting work but now it’s time to shine the light on him for his wonderful art work.

You can listen to Tug's full podcast interview HERE. The video version on YouTube also allows you to see more of his gorgeous artwork.

I met Tug on Instagram a few years ago. It was easy to fall in love with his effortless illustrations that always seem to have something cheeky about them. He mainly chooses to illustrate scenes from around New York City where he lives and perhaps it’s that or maybe it’s because his sketches leave you wanting to know more about the person on the page, either way it’s brilliant and I adore all his creations.

Tug works digitally but his art looks like watercolor or sometimes pencil and ink.

In this episode Tug and I talk about his journey as a self taught artist and how a last minute decision to enter an art exhibit led to his incredibly successful career as an illustrator. He recently collaborated with jewelry designer, Harry Winston for a beautiful 6 page spread in Harper's Bazaar. You will also find Tug's work in The Wall Street Journal, Vogue Poland, Travel & Leisure, and Rowing Blazers.

Tug has so graciously allowed me three pieces of his art to be sold this month to raise funds for the Louise Monforte Art Scholarship. They are available for the month of October in my on-line Shop under the Give Back category.

Listen to the Full Episode HERE

Website: TugRice.com

Twitter & Instagram: @TugRice

September's Featured Creative Entrepreneur - Amie Freling-Brown Artist/Designer - MeMe Hill Studio

It was such a treat to Interview Amie Freling-Brown of Meme Hill Studio for Podcast Episode 2!

You can listen to the Full Episode HERE!

Amie and I met via Instagram a couple of years ago. I was so intrigued with her creative journey because she was the first Artist turned Interior Designer that I had ever met and the similarities we had with our work and family lives were uncanny! Plus the fact that she is one of the kindest souls I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing!

Her creative journey began around her Grandmother Hill’s beloved card table always equipped with crayons, paper, glue and glitter! Little did her grandparent's know at that time what an influential artist and designer she would become! I love this Podcast Episode because she really shares a wealth of information on how her grass-roots business and love of hand painted objects led to her landing her product in Nordstroms! And that was just the beginning…

Now you can find Amie wearing many hats including brand ambassador and social media influencer. Her powerhouse portfolio of brands include, HomeGoods, Raymour and Flanigan, Sherwin-Williams, Delta Faucet, Laura Ashley, Progress Lighting,  Lipton, The Bon-ton, and many more. Amie is a recent winner of the Home Depot DIY think tank competition and is a 2018 Better Homes Magazine Stylemaker.

Even with a looooong list of amazing accomplishments, I think what I love the most about Amie is her warmth and genuine willingness to help other people. She paints these beautiful murals for children’s hospitals and donates many hours to community outreach projects.

Blog www.memehill.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/memehillstudio/

FB https://www.facebook.com/memehillstudio/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/memehillstudio/

Twitter https://twitter.com/AmieFreling