The Creative Struggle: Recent Episodes
Brandon Rechten
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.
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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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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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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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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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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After many months away from this project, I'm excited to announce that Season Two will be releasing on June 25th.
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Jazz pianist Mike Bond talks with me about the dangers of idolizing success and comparing yourself to other artists as well as about the importance of putting your creative curiosity first.
Guest Bio Mike Bond started playing piano early, playing in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall when he was just six years old. After competing classically for seven years, he began studying jazz. He has developed a growing audience in both the NYC music scene and around the world and is currently serving as the music director for Tap Dance Kid at NJPAC alongside award winning director and choreographer Savion Glover. Mike’s first album, The Honorable Ones, will be releasing later this year.
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Leila Tadros speaks with me about the importance of collaboration, building up trust with your colleagues and managers, navigating the often political nature of corporate companies, and expanding your skillset.
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Matt Hill talks with me about an art project that spent nearly 15 years on the back burner before he picked it back up again. We talk about creative blocks and the fears and doubts we impose on ourselves and what can be done to combat them.
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Artist Alan Winslow talks to me about the research and thought process behind some of his interactive pieces, as well as discussing the time directly after graduating from college and some of the challenges associated with being a full-time artist.
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Painter and illustrator Rupa DasGupta speaks with me about passion projects, not being defined by your day-job, the importance of mentorship, and being recognized for your worth.
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Author Simon P. Clark talks with me about becoming a writer, some ins and outs of publishing, what it's like having a book (or two!) rejected and starting over from scratch.
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The purpose of The Creative Struggle is to dive into the difficulties artists face by talking to those who've gone through them and have come out the other side. The Creative Struggle premiers May 30th.
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