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Artisans & TradeA Live Podcast Event: Crafting Your Photography Career — The Trailer:: BREAKDOWNIs it possible to reduce the amount of guess work and provide emerging photographers with the knowledge, resources, and access needed to craft a sustaining career in photography? We certainly believe so! That's why we are bringing the Artisans & Trade podcast experience into the real world this Spring (April 1st) to help you on your journey to crafting your photography career. The podcast event will feature in depth conversations, a photo workshop, and lots of Q&A time with two highly esteemed guests: The New Yorker’s executive producer Paul Moakley, and award-winning ph...
2023-02-2102 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Carving Out an Iconic Career As a Photographer, ArtistA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, award-winning photographer & artist Warwick Saint, world-renowned for his masterfully lit iconic portraits, joins us to share the pivotal moments of his career as editorial photographer and painter. He speaks about the importance of preparing for photographic opportunities, developing personal work, and having the courage to reinvent yourself as an artist. In his work, Saint has uniquely captured the celebrities and visionaries of our time, working with icons such as Oprah, Harrison Ford, Cate Bl...
2023-02-201h 18
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Create Striking Portraits & HeadshotsA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, London-based portrait photographer Phil Sharp joins us to talk about his process of creating striking photographs of musicians and actors. He shares his journey into photography and gives a detailed walkthrough of his headshot process. His new book Heavy Light is now available for purchase on his website.TIMESTAMPS: 00:02:00 — On His Journey into Photography00:25:16 — On His Headshot Process (from Client Booking to Final Deliveries)
2022-09-2857 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Chats :: Finding InspirationA&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle):: BREAKDOWNIn this episode we dive into what it means to be inspired and what it takes to remain inspired. We share personal anecdotes of how we've both come to be inspired as individuals and creatives, and we find the common thread and insights that may prove to be useful to others. In Giovanni's own words, "Inspiration is an external exploration. It's a process."Resources Referenced In This Ep...
2022-07-181h 07
Artisans & TradeA&T Chats :: Artistry vs. Craftsmanship Pt. 2A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle):: BREAKDOWNArtistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? In this follow up episode, we dive into the topic sourcing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter Vincent Willem Van Gogh as our framework.Resources Referenced In This Episode: 1. Michael Jordan's The Last Dance2. Edvard Munch's The Scream at the National Museum in...
2022-07-0144 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Inside the Makings of a DiscographyA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, American folk artist and musician Jamie Drake joins us to talk about the significant moments that have led up to each of her album projects, including her latest (2022) album release "New Girl." She shares about the trials of releasing a debut album, experimenting to find her true voice as an artist, and much more. You can buy and stream her album on all platforms.TIMESTAMPS: 00:06:30 — On making the album "When...
2022-06-271h 11
Artisans & TradeA&T Chats :: Artistry vs. Craftsmanship Pt. 1A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle):: BREAKDOWNArtistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? Following the release of Kendrick Lamar's single "The Heart Part 5", we dive into the subject of artistry and craftsmanship with hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Lupe Fiasco as our framework. In the follow up episode (Part 2), we'll further our exploration using other references as frameworks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Resources Referenced In...
2022-06-2337 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Defining Your Brand As An Independent CreativeA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, California-based games researcher and artist Rosey D'Angelo joins us to talk about the process of defining your brand as an independent creative. She pulls from her work as a User Experience Researcher to help creatives understand how to best reach their ideal clients.Discover Rosey D'Angelo: roseydangeloarts.comHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Se...
2022-05-1139 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Top 10 Tips to Successfully Launch a Creative AgencyA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran Michael Janda joins us to talk about the top ten tips to successfully launch a creative agency. He's spent years as an agency owner providing design and development services for clients including Disney, Google, and Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands. Following 13 successful years, Michael sold his agency in 2015. He now spends his time writing, speaking, and mentoring to help freelancers and ag...
2022-05-091h 16
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Price Photo Projects At Every Career LevelA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based fashion photographer, educator and entrepreneur Justin Bridges joins us to talk about how to price photo projects as an amateur, semi-pro, and professional photographer. From his experiences working with clients such as Giorgio Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue, and GQ, he offers a detailed insight into pricing strategies.Learn with Justin Bridges: Justin Bridges SkillshareEnter Justin's Community: Finance, Freelance, & Entrepreneurship CounselSee Ju...
2022-02-2242 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Win Clients and CustomersA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based filmmaker and educator Jason Guzman joins us to talk about inbound marketing and how to win clients and customers using a variety of marketing strategies. His media production company Flywheel Film is deploying their full range video production services to help businesses better tell visually compelling stories. Discover Flywheel Film : @flywheelfilmHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and...
2022-02-0935 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Routes to Becoming An Entrepreneur — #1A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based designer and printmaker James Alcorn joins us to talk about one of many unexpected routes to becoming an entrepreneur. His interests and experiences as a filmmaker, animator, marketer, and self-taught printmaker led him to opening and starting up his screen-printing and letterpress printing business Old Town Press.Discover Old Town Press : @oldtownpressHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new...
2022-02-0246 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Finding Mentors & Developing As An ArtistA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based artists Tattfoo Tan and Kariny Padilla join us to discuss the purpose, process and impact of artistic mentorship. Tattfoo, a seasoned artist and graphic designer, shares on his role and responsibilities as a mentor, while Kariny, a recent FIT graduate, offers an insight into the many ways mentorship can be transformative. Tattfoo Tan is an artist who collaborates with the public on issues relating to ecology, sustainability and healthy living. His wo...
2022-01-2747 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Developing Longterm Projects & A Career in PhotographyA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based architectural and landscape photographer Jade Doskow joins us to talk about the painstaking process of developing longterm photo projects and the grit it takes to develop a career in photography. Her work ethic is incredibly aspirational and her experience serves as a learning opportunity for new and early photographers. Doskow is known for her rigorously composed and eerily poetic images that examine the intersection of people, architecture, na...
2021-12-0334 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Design Logo Identities That LastA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, designer, teacher, and author, Michael Shumate joins us to talk about the concepts in his new book Logo Design Theory: How Branding Design Really Works. He taught graphic design and illustration for twenty-five years and is now generously sharing his discoveries on the principles of logo design with the world. Michael has designed identities in all areas of branding: commercial, government, institutional, product and retail. While teaching Branding Design he...
2021-11-2054 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Finding Your Meaning in the Process of MakingA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, photographer, filmmaker, and writer Sean Tucker joins us to talk about his new book The Meaning in the Making. It is his creative philosophy focused on helping creatives find their voice, discover their message, maintain inspiration, and stay mentally healthy and motivated as creators. Tucker's work spans stills and films and he has worked for NGO'S and big multinational corporations across more than 20 countries. Today, he creates introspective and inspiring short fi...
2021-09-1031 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Becoming an Interior DesignerA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, interior designer and Design Director at Pembrooke & Ives Stephanie Schabot joins us to share some insights on the journey to becoming an interior designer. When she is not attending to client work, she is serving on the thesis panel at the New York School of Interior Design and mentoring students studying interior design. Stephanie has worked with designers such as Laura Bohn, Juan Pablo Molyneux, Victoria Hagan and S Russell Groves. At...
2021-08-1237 min
Artisans & Trade29. From the Ground Up :: Local FishLocal Fish is a New York City based startup hip-hop duo. Their eclectic, experimental, and energetic sound is introducing something fresh and authentic to the musical landscape, especially with their origins in Wu-tang's own Staten Island. Comprised of rappers Nü and Renaps, the duo is carving their own path in hip-hop from the ground up starting with their debut album Leave the Block. In this conversation, we talk about how to produce a project on a small budget, scale a career in music from the early stages, and some of the challenges that early artists have to na...
2021-07-091h 03
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Build A Clientele From ZeroA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, photographer, educator, entrepreneur, and all around creative Justin Bridges joins us to help navigate how to build a clientele and get a business off the ground. His clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's NY, Amazon, Giorgio Armani and more. He's a Skillshare educator currently developing an all-intensive educational platform for creative professionals hyper-focused on delivering accessible information in the intersection of wealth, work, and wellbeing--sign up for that!
2021-06-3041 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How To: Pricing & ContractsA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we conclude our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. To hear more about how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer, be sure to listen to the previous two episodes. In this episode, Spike offers some insights on different methods of pricing your work, he gives an overview of things to look for when handling contracts, and he shares the raw purpose behind his work that might help you define yo...
2021-06-2435 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Pitch and Sell A Photo StoryA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we continue our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. This is the second installation of the 3-part series on how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer. In this episode, Spike breaks down how photographers can find media contacts, how to write and formulate a winning pitch to editors, and finally how to sell your work. The key lesson: Pitching is based on the principle of supply & demand: If you ha...
2021-06-0227 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Getting Access As A PhotographerA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we're featuring our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. It's the first of a 3-part series on how to become a well-rounded freelancer. In this first episode, Spike talks about how photographers, documentary writers, and videographers can get access to stories worth telling and sharing with the rest of the world. The key lesson: gaining access is difficult... FIND A WAY! Follow Spike Johnson: @spike_jo...
2021-05-2730 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Planning, Sequencing, & Producing A Photo ZineA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with fashion photographer Krisztián Éder about his new zine April Breeze and how it came to be. We discuss, briefly, his journey to the position he is currently in as a notable photographer in the industry. And he shares some key tips that helped him navigate his career from amateur to professional.Follow Krisztián Éder’s work: @krisztianeder / www.krisztianeder.comCheck out Kris...
2021-05-2030 min
Artisans & Trade28. Decoding Photographs :: Susannah RaySusannah Ray is a New York based photographer and professor. Her work focuses on the intersection of city and water and how New Yorkers' lives are shaped by the waters around the city. She has taught photography for 15 years and is currently an adjunct associate professor at Hofstra University. Her work has been exhibited at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Benrubi Gallery and has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The British Journal of Photography. Her monographs New York Waterways and Right Coast chronicle New York City's shorelines and its...
2021-05-151h 12
Artisans & Trade27. In Pursuance of a Purposeful Life :: Deandre JamaalDeandre Jamaal is a Virginia-based visual artist and creative. His presence online is minimal but filled with purpose when he does offer a look into what he is thinking about, seeing, and interpreting across various mediums.In this conversation, Deandre and I talk about creativity, the process of making meaningful work, his personal aspirations and how they are guided by masterful works such as American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" album.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from...
2021-05-061h 02
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: How to Generate Income As A CreativeA&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with type and graphic designer Viktor Baltus. His work at Type Design Class is helping creatives become better designers one lesson at a time. We discuss, briefly, his pillar system or the Roman Temple method of generating income as a creative. It's a simple and useful guide that will instantly shift how you o...
2021-04-2830 min
Artisans & Trade26. Reigniting the Creative Process :: Bill MurphyBill Murphy is a New York City based artist working primarily in printmaking, drawing and painting. His work involves a naturalist and contemplative study of subjects such as barren landscapes, abandoned ships, and graveyards of wooden sailing vessels. Many of his works are heavily based in etching, lithography (from the stone), watercolor, oil paint, graphite and charcoal. He is a recently retired professor from Wagner College on Staten Island where he taught drawing, printmaking and watercolor painting. Bill is currently represented in the permanent collection of the British Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the New York Public Library and many...
2021-04-2253 min
Artisans & Trade25. Don't Be A Starving Artist :: Nolwen CifuentesNolwen Cifuentes is a photographer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Her clients include Billboard, Netflix, Rolling Stone, and TIME magazine. She is the founder of "Don't Be A Starving Artist", a quickly growing educational resource providing financial advice and insights for freelance creatives from her personal journey and experience. She is an honoree of The 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch and a 2020 Lit List finalist.In this episode, we talk about ramping up into a full time practice as a photographer, building a formidable business as a freelancer, and how to avoid financial struggles as...
2021-04-1454 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Grow Your Creative Practice by Mastering MarketingA&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional.Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with marketer and Swipe Files founder Corey Haines. In his role as a consultant, he has worked with dozens of startups on marketing and growth. Today, he's here to help you grow i...
2021-04-0731 min
Artisans & Trade24. The Subtle Art of Knowing Yourself :: Anton Strömberg SindemarkAnton Strömberg Sindemark is a Program Manager at Hyper Island, a digital creative business school curating transformative learning experiences for individuals and businesses. He is also a coach, a speaker, and the cofounder of 2050Work.In this episode, we talk about setting and accomplishing goals, overcoming the comparison game, and more personal development tips to help creative professionals deal with the demands and realities of their work. ::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share yo...
2021-03-311h 02
Artisans & Trade23. Into The World of Politics & Journalism :: Benjamin StudebakerBenjamin Studebaker is a political theorist whose work is deeply concerned about the way social and political systems operate or ought to operate. He recently completed his PhD in Politics & International Studies at the University of Cambridge where he has also taught on the history of political thought. Currently, he hosts the podcast Political Theory 101.In this episode, we talk about and dissect the current political landscape, and wrap up the conversation talking about the many ways to approach a career in journalism. ::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please s...
2021-03-241h 23
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Developing Your Style As An ArtistA&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with Kamoinge Inc. documentary photographer Gerald Cyrus. His work depicts urban street scenes, African American family life, and intimate scenes from jazz lounges and nightclubs. We discuss, briefly, how to develop your s...
2021-03-1904 min
Artisans & Trade22. Charting Your Own Course :: Magali DuzantMagali Duzant is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and educator whose practice investigates the poetics of perception and inquiry through installations, photographs, texts, and artist books. Her incredibly thought provoking work has been exhibited internationally from Singapore to Beijing.In this episode, we talk about finding your why, experimentation as a method of discovering your style as an artist, conceptualizing projects, how to become a freelance writer, and making a living as an artist.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from...
2021-03-171h 13
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Life As A CreativeA&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with photorealistic painter Stephen Fox. His work renders nighttime scenes with a quality of mystery and fantastical nature. We discuss, briefly, the many facets of the artistic practice that ought to considered a...
2021-03-1017 min
Artisans & Trade21. Photographs As Cultural Imprints :: Gerald CyrusGerald Cyrus is a photographer whose works depict urban street scenes, African American family life, and intimate scenes from jazz lounges and nightclubs. His work has been exhibited in several museums including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Smithsonian Anacostia Museum. His photographs are currently in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and so much more. Gerald is currently a member of Kamoinge Inc., the esteemed African American photographer's collective.In this episode, we...
2021-03-051h 08
Artisans & Trade20. Crafting Intimacy With Images :: Julian KingmaJulian Kingma is an award winning Australian photographer. His work has been featured in publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone and much more. He has been awarded the Quill Awards for Best Portrait and Best Picture Story in addition to Australian Nikon Photographer of the Year. His work is regularly exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra where his work has been steadily acquired for their permanent collection. In this episode, we talk about being self-taught, film vs. digital photography, establishing a unique workflow, and being relentless in the pursuit of forging a...
2021-02-121h 34
Artisans & Trade19. Reinventing Yourself (Part 2) :: Thierry AugustinThierry Augustin is an E-Commerce email strategist and the founder of Sent, a digital marketing agency helping leading fashion and beauty brands keep more customers by implementing impactful email and SMS marketing strategies. Before founding his company, he was a voracious consultant in menswear, and before that, the business mind behind Genteel Flair, a creative startup & online menswear journal which afforded him many opportunities to work closely with fashion brands as a strategist, content creator, and business consultant. In this follow-up episode, we hone in on the ever-important work of shifting our mindset from a limited and p...
2021-02-0558 min
Artisans & Trade19. Reinventing Yourself (Part 1) :: Thierry AugustinThierry Augustin is an E-Commerce email strategist and the founder of Sent, a digital marketing agency helping leading fashion and beauty brands keep more customers by implementing impactful email and SMS marketing strategies. Before founding his company, he was a voracious consultant in menswear, and before that, the business mind behind Genteel Flair, a creative startup & online menswear journal which afforded him many opportunities to work closely with fashion brands as a strategist, content creator, and business consultant. In this two-part episode, we revisit his seemingly destined path as a medical practitioner. We talk about what it's l...
2021-02-031h 11
Artisans & Trade18. Into The Painterly Night :: Stephen FoxStephen Fox is a photorealistic painter whose work renders nighttime scenes with a quality of mystery and fantastical nature. His work typically involves explorations of recurring elements and scenes such as glowing phone booths, illuminated billboards, interstate highways, and after-hours parks and playgrounds. He is a three-time recipient of the Virginia Museum Professional Artist's Fellowship among other awards, and his work has been exhibited at various galleries across the world including Posco Gallery in Seoul, South Korea, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond Virginia.Fox is currently a professor at the School of Visual...
2021-01-211h 16
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: The Role of the Photo EditorA&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with independent photographer, Adjunct Professor at New York University, and New York Times photography editor Jeffrey Henson Scales. He is the photography editor of the Opinion Op-Ed Section and the annual Year I...
2021-01-1339 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Reimagining EducationA&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with Chris Do, Emmy award-winning designer, director, and CEO & founder of The Futur, an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1-billion people how to make a living doing what they love. C...
2021-01-0640 min
Artisans & TradeA&T Talks :: Discovering Your Path As An ArtistA&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this inaugural A&T Talks episode, we chat with photographer and digital marketing specialist Kevin Roman (@kevinfelixroman) about the rarely considered topic of how to find your path and perspective as an artist. How do you figure out what i...
2020-12-1629 min
Artisans & Trade17. The Power of Photography :: John FreeJohn Free is a street and social documentary photographer based in Los Angeles, California. His photographic works range from social documentary explorations to automobile abstracts to London and Paris street life. His upcoming book End of the Line revisits his decade long photo essay on railroad tramps in Los Angeles and is due for release in Spring 2021. In this episode, we talk about the importance of practice, things to consider in order to make better photographs, the power of photography, and even some gear talk. ::::SponsorStephen Obisanya Studio
2020-12-091h 32
Artisans & Trade16. Everything is a Canvas :: Si GolraineSi Golraine is a multidisciplinary artist whose crafts range from painting to classical music. Based in New York City, she is forging a formidable career with a quickly expanding breadth of work. In this episode, we talk about establishing discipline in one's work and she gives a measured but hot take on why more artists should not want things to work out well.::::SponsorStephen Obisanya Studio Add museum-quality prints to your New York City photography collection from Stephen Obisanya Studio's limited photo print collection when you s...
2020-12-021h 22
Artisans & Trade15. Culture & Community Building :: Violeta PalchikVioleta Palchik is the Director of Folklife at a grassroots arts collective and organization. Her work is dedicated to creating programs that arise from the needs of community groups she is often working collaboratively and intensively with. She is a member of the American Folklore Society, the Association for the Study of Food and Society, and the New York Folklore Roundtable. In this episode, we talk about facilitating dialogue between cultures and the community at large, and how to tell stories in a collaborative manner. ::::SponsorStephen Obisanya Studio
2020-11-261h 26
Artisans & TradeArtisans & Trade :: TrailerWelcome to Artisans & Trade, a podcast delivering practical advice and insight for your creative journey. Tune into resource driven conversations peering into the lives of creatives & entrepreneurs and the work they dedicate their lives to. With each featured guest, the podcast is curating an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals.:: SUPPORT USOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE:: DISCOVER THE HOST OF A&T PODCASTWebsite...
2020-11-0800 min
Artisans & Trade14. Carving Out the Life You Want :: Zachary LombardiZachary Lombardi is a sculptor, designer, motorcycle enthusiast, and visual arts teacher. As an artist, he is quickly bringing his unique vision for furniture design as sculptures and elements of environmental advocacy to the forefront. He recently wrapped up a residency with The National Audobon Society, an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. In this episode, we talk about harnessing creativity, finding a balance between multiple practices, and making work with purpose. ::::Discover Zachary Lombardi: Instagram: @zach.lombardiWebsite: www.zachlombardi.com::::
2020-10-281h 14
The Eric Norcross Podcast17. Mentorship & Transparency with STEPHEN OBISANYAStephen Obisanya is a documentary photographer whose work is heavily rooted in exploring the facets of human connection and condition through the lens of family and community. Originally born (1989) in Lagos, Nigeria, and currently residing in New York City, much of Obisanya’s work is informed by his dual identity: a cultural background as an African and a lived experience as a first-generation immigrant in America.
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2020-10-261h 44
Artisans & Trade13. Type Design Class :: Viktor BaltusViktor Baltus is a type and graphic designer. From his Netherlands design studio, he works with brands all over the world to craft brand stories with illustrations and lettering that reflect history, heritage, and authenticity. His Instagram account turned design course—Type Design Class—is geared toward educating designers on the elements and principles of type design, and officially launches in November. In this episode, we talk about his beginnings and how it has led up to founding and operating a full creative design studio. ::::Discover Viktor Baltus: Instagram: @typedesignclassWebsite: www.vikt...
2020-10-2159 min
Artisans & Trade12. Designing for the Future :: Brad SwartzBrad Swartz is an award-winning architect whose namesake architecture firm specializes in bespoke residential and commercial projects. His Australia-based firm is quickly redefining the possibilities of inner-city living by intervening with good and sustainable design in both small and large living quarters. His work has been featured in a variety of books, magazines, and online platforms such as Never Too Small, a media company focused on highlighting award-winning designers. In this episode, we talk about innovation in inner-city living design, the vision of the Brad Swartz Architects firm, and sustainable living as the way forward. ::::...
2020-09-021h 07
Artisans & Trade11. Decoding Language: A Poet's Craft :: Dominique ChristinaDominique Christina is an award-winning poet and writer, author, actor, educator, and social agitator. Her “soul work”, as she often refers to it, is influenced by her family's lineage and legacy in the Civil Rights Movement, and by the idea that words make worlds (her TED Talk on this subject is a must-see!). She is a mother, a published author of four books, currently holds five national poetry slam titles including the 2014 & 2012 Women of the World Slam Champion and the 2011 National Poetry Slam Champion. She has performed and conducted workshops for colleges and universities, community art spaces, nonprofit organizations, and...
2020-07-291h 05
Artisans & Trade10. The Road to Filmmaking :: David GivensDavid Givens is a filmmaker, producer, and emerging Director of Photography. His work spans documentaries, branded content, TV, and Commercials for clients such as Conde Nast, Def Jam Recordings, and Vice. Currently, he is developing a series of narratives and a short film project based on his formative years in New York City. In this episode, we talk about finding one’s voice as a filmmaker, creating authentically based on what you know, the pros and cons of freelancing as a filmmaker, and the importance of representation, intention, and sensibilities. ::::Discover David Givens:
2020-07-221h 15
Artisans & Trade9. The Way of the Poet :: Tongo Eisen-MartinTongo Eisen-Martin is a poet, writer, educator, and movement worker. His work centers on issues of mass incarceration, extrajudicial killings of Black people, and human rights. He is the author of Someone’s Dead Already, nominated for a California Book Award; and Heaven Is All Goodbyes, which received a 2018 American Book Award, a 2018 California Book Award, and was named a 2018 National California Booksellers Association Poetry Book of the Year. In our conversation, we talk about the purpose and mission of a poet, the intricacies of organizing revolutionary movements, how to make a living as a poet, and the process of...
2020-07-151h 11
Artisans & Trade8. Producing Narratives That Matter :: Ifanyi BellIfanyi Bell is a producer, writer, and filmmaker. His Emmy-nominated work as a producer for various NPR and PBS stations spans subject matter ranging from education and science to arts and culture. He is the Executive Producer at Open Signal (a community-driven, media arts center focused on creativity, technology, and social change), and the co-founder of Brushfire Creative Partners, a consultancy agency merging cultural, creative, and social initiatives. He is a passionate storyteller and artist dedicated to telling multi-dimensional stories that leave an impact. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of storytelling, writing screenplays, and intricacies of...
2020-07-0858 min
Artisans & Trade7. Building A Career As An Artist :: Mona OmanMona Oman is a New York City-based artist located in the Staten Island borough. She is a painter and illustrator, among other things, and has slowly built up a career for herself with clients such as Nickelodeon and Sony in her repertoire. In this episode, we talk about her beginnings in art, turning her craft into a sustainable career, and the importance of building and maintaining creative cohorts.::::Discover Mona Oman: Website: Mona OmanInstagram: @monaoman::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please support by sharing...
2020-06-241h 13
Artisans & Trade6. Telling Stories With Images :: Daniel MilnorDaniel Milnor is a self-proclaimed reformed-journalist, photographer, and writer. He’s had an extensive career as a working photojournalist and is currently the "Creative Evangelist" for Blurb, the world’s premiere indie publishing platform. His work through AG23 magazine, a digital and print storytelling platform has been an opportunity to mentor and encourage emerging photographers to produce in-depth documentary projects. In this episode, we talk about newsroom journalism, the power of working under pressure, the importance of printing work, and how to garner interest in your work outside of social media.::::Discover Daniel Milnor: We...
2020-06-101h 11
ERIC KIMPodcast Interview with Stephen Obisanya on ARTISANS & TRADE PODCAST on Photography Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Self-BrandingFollow Stephen: https://www.stephenobisanya.com
2020-06-031h 25
Artisans & Trade5. How to Build a Personal Brand :: Eric KimEric Kim is an international street photographer who wants to teach people how to be more courageous as photographers, independent as creators, and ultimately free as an entrepreneur. He quickly built his archival website, portfolio, and brand over the years by creating valuable educational materials for photographers via blog posts and thoroughly researched & published articles and books (which earned him a top-ranking position in Google Search for "Street Photography"). He provides all of this information for free on his site as a testament to his open-source philosophy. Eric has worked with Leica, Magnum, and a host of other companies...
2020-06-031h 25
Artisans & Trade4. Finding What Works :: Michael StipkalaMichael Stipkala is an Ohio-born multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, and peer-specialist counselor currently based in Staten Island, New York City. He utilizes art as a tool for building community, healing, health, wellness, recovery and education. When his art-making fell short of fulfilling his personal and emotional needs, he put his work on hold and turned to mediation, breathing practices, and mental health work. In this episode we talk about self-work, managing our minds and emotions, mental habits and routines that keep us stuck, defining success, incubation periods in the art-making process, and much more.::::...
2020-05-271h 06
Artisans & Trade3. Pursuit of Happiness :: Annette MaeA renaissance woman of sorts, Annette Mae is a New York City-based classically trained singer, writer, orator, and local radio show host. Three years ago, she kickstarted Classical-ish with Nutmeg, an experimental classical music radio show hosted at makerparkradio.nyc, where she showcases the unsung and diverse contributors to the genre historically occupied by “old, dead white guys”, as she comically puts it (last week, she featured selections from English composer Alma Deutscher, a 15-year old prodigy). In this episode, we talk about being confined by labels, the factors that hinder the realization of potential, talent and what make...
2020-05-201h 22
Artisans & Trade2. Adapting Strategically :: Robert MosciRobert Mosci is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and pianist. He has recorded several albums that span a range of genres and has devoted more than 20 years to his musical craft, playing at some of New York City’s most elegant nightspots, including the fabled and historic Bemelman's Bar at The Carlyle Hotel. In this episode, we talk about making room for life outside of one's artistic practice, the role of persistence, adapting, and luck in one’s success, and becoming well-rounded as an individual and artist. Discover Robert Mosci's work: robertmosci.comIf you...
2020-05-1350 min
Artisans & Trade1. Insisting At All Costs :: Sarah YusterSarah Yuster is a painter known for her insightful portraits and urban landscapes that explore the universality of the local and the nuance of home. In this episode, she talks about sacrifice, survival, and the need to insist, at all costs, to bring one’s dreams to life. She also discusses how she leveraged her talents to create opportunities that landed her work in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, among other prestigious art institutions.Discover Sarah Yuster's work: sarahyuster.comIf you dig this podcast, support it with a quick review and rating on iTunes.
2020-05-061h 18
Artisans & TradeCold Open :: Artisans & Trade with Stephen ObisanyaWelcome to Artisans & Trade! My name is Stephen Obisanya and I'm a self-taught documentary photographer and creator. Over the years, I've had the unique opportunity to learn from remarkable figures across a wide variety of fields. That experience, along with a passion for hearing and documenting people's stories, has made me curious to find more of those types of people and to share their knowledge and insights with an audience just as curious as me, and dedicated to forging a unique path.In this podcast, I'll be sitting down with amateur and professional artists, entrepreneurs, and notable...
2020-04-3004 min