art director

In this episode I talk with 2016 graduate of the College of Saint Rose, Rachel Suflita McKee, about her path from intern to art director at the Boston-based design studio, Pinkergreen. She talks about how the diversity of projects (Boston University Global Music Festival, Flex Rx, Flyte 70, The Bug Club, etc.) at a small studio is special and keeps her engaged with graphic design and the people she collaborates with on those projects. We also discuss a challenging design school assignment, about graphic design style, that had both of us considering some of the ethical questions involved in the creative process. We talk about the wonderful aspects of life outside of work like baking (so much butter), cooking (Bolognese), vacationing (in Maine), and of course yoga where goats climb on you as you try to stretch — it’s mostly about playing with goats. And finally, Rachel shares the wonderful news that she will be a new mom in March. Time to rest up people, episode seven is here now.

Show Links

• Rachel’s Portfolio
• LinkedIn Profile
• Instagram Profile
• Pinkergreen
• Bolognese recipe
• NY Goat Yoga
• Boston’s South End
• The College of Saint Rose

The Intro Music

• Synergistic Effect by morgantj (copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.)

This week Margo and her sister play a bit of a role reversal and Margo is interviewed In the Windowsill! As the creator and host of the podcast, Margo rarely shares intimately about herself but she figured it was time to change that. Margo shares her experience with wire art and the moment a piece of art went from an act of creativity to monetized creativity, working in wholesale, collaborating with artists to create unique retail products, and bridging the gap between creatives and their businesses. She also discusses her love of music, the personal growth she’s experienced over the past year, and her current pursuits in silversmithing and jewelry making. With the help of Shelley, Margo explores her insights on reinvention, self-reflection, and her plans for 2024.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lynn Whipple’s 100 Bad Paintings

Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang

The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson

Connect with Margo:

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

See full show notes at www.windowsillchats.com/podcast

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship: "Many times you feel the high highs of the mountains and the low lows of the valley minutes, in between each other, days in between each other." — Rob Jelinski 

I had the pleasure of having Rob Jelinski as a guest on this episode of Creative Chats podcast, where we discussed taking risks, embracing opportunities, and the power of mentorship in the creative industry.

With 20 years of creative entrepreneurship, Rob brings a wealth of expertise (strategy, branding, marketing, & design) as he leads his award-winning, family of brands which encompasses Infinite Design Agency, Think Art Director, and more.

Here are some key takeaways from the episode:

🔑 Takeaway 1: Say "Yes" to the Opportunities That Scare You Saying "yes" to opportunities, even if they seem intimidating or uncertain, can lead to defining moments in your life. Don't let the fear of rejection hold you back. Embrace the unknown and see where it takes you.

🔑 Takeaway 2: Embrace the Unpredictable Journey Success isn't defined by one big opportunity that revolutionizes everything. It's a continuous process of growth, personal development, and building relationships. Embrace the ups and downs of your creative journey and recognize that each step is part of your unique path.

🔑 Takeaway 3: Champion Community Over Competition Competition can lead to negative behaviors and self-doubt. Instead, focus on building a supportive community of fellow creatives. Encourage and appreciate the work of others, ask questions, and learn from different perspectives. Together, we can elevate the creative industry and inspire each other.

Visit thinkartdirector.com and use the code "Creative Chats" for a 10% discount. 

See Rob's work at https://www.infinitedesignagency.com/

Order your copy of my new book, Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again at www.MakeFunaHabit.com

Join the free Facebook community, "Daily Creative Habit," where you can connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate your creative journey. Make sure to subscribe to the "Daily Creative Habit" newsletter, delivered to your inbox, for inspiration and practical tips. And don't forget to grab your copy of the "Daily Creative Habit" guided creative journal, designed to ignite your imagination and help you develop a consistent creative practice.

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Join as Fashion Editor and Creative Director Andrea Thorp shares her tips and tricks for Fall fashion featuring turquoise from Hippie Cowgirl Couture and hear where she got her styling expertise! For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html.

Mike has followed the wind. Listen to his riveting story; a Filipino surfer turned big time art director. Mike has worked with companies such as National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, and other travel related shows that have filmed near the Philippines. Always a proponent of hands on work, Mike spends his free time designing bird houses in his jungle wood shop and building schools for the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation. 
 
For more on Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation visit:
yellowboat.org

Mike Tan's Instagram for his woodworking projects:
@kraftwerks76

This is a special episode shining the spotlight on two people shaping the future of what art is and what dimensionality means, or as Artifex likes to call it, Web3D.

Durk van der Meer - aka Durk at Work - is the Art Director of Artifex. He is the Art Director of Aku. He is a virtual world builder and 3D model creator. 

Justin Wetch is the Art Interaction Director of Artifex, creator of immersive art experiences, and he is an Alaskan artist with a wide ranging skillset.

If you’ve been at your local Target lately, then there’s a chance you’re familiar with illustrator and entrepreneur Domonique Brown. She’s the founder of DomoInk, a contemporary lifestyle brand including apparel and home décor, all with art by Domonique. Pick up some of her products in Target’s Black History Month collection and bless your space, y’all!

Our conversation began with Domonique giving me a behind-the-scenes peek at her business, and she outlined some of the unique challenges she’s faced as her work becomes more popular. We also talked about breaking out from your 9-to-5 job to do you own thing, her aspirations to go into fine art, and we discussed Black art and mainstream exposure through other Black creatives. Domonique is a woman on the rise, and I know we’ll only be seeing more and more of her work in the future!

Links

• DomoInk
• Domonique Brown on Instagram
• Domonique Brown on Twitter

The DomoInk Collection at Target

• 16″x20″ Paint by Number DomoINK Art Kit
• 2023 Wall Calendar 11″x17″ DomoINK
• 2pk 11″x14″ DomoINK Wall Art
• 4pk 5″x7″ DomoINK Wall Art
• 4pk Ceramic DomoINK Coasters

For a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.

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We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!

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Credits

Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.

• Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry
• Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio
• Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre
• Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker

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If you saw the Google Doodle earlier this month of gaming trailblazer Gerald “Jerry” Lawson, then you’ve gotten a sample of the amazing work of this week’s guest — art director and illustrator Lauren Brown.

Lauren talked to me about the ins and outs of her current role at Wizards of the Coast, which includes doing art direction for the popular Magic the Gathering game series. She also spoke about growing up in New Jersey and attending undergrad there, getting her MFA at Savannah College of Art and Design, and shared how she started her career in animation and gaming from there. Lauren is also a podcaster, so we talked shop a little bit about her show Painted in Color, and she delved into what the podcast has taught her over the years. If you’re interested in getting into animation, then I hope Lauren’s story inspires you to follow your dreams!

Links

• Lauren Brown’s Website
• Lauren Brown on Instagram
• Lauren Brown on Twitter
• Painted in Color

For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.

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Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.

It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker. Transcripts provided by Brevity & Wit.

Thank you for listening!

Freelancing in a Warzone & Bringing Art to the World

Yury Ostapchuk joins us to give us some valuable cheat codes and career advice on how to nail the briefs from your clients and the reality of a working professional. Yury is also Ukrainian and shares his hard-hitting experiences on how he's managing to lead a career and live life in an incredibly precarious and difficult situation. 

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SEASON 2 - EPISODE 2  ROD MCLEAN - ART DIRECTOR

Team Deakins looks into the role of the art director with the talented Rod McLean (BLADERUNNER 2049, ZERO DARK THIRTY, 1917). We have a lot of fun delving into his role and cover such topics of the advantages/disadvantages of shooting a location or set, the difficulties of a far location, working on small movies and the fragility of creativity. Rod is very generous in sharing his knowlege and experience.  A lot of information in one episode! Don't miss it!⁠

Matthew Cruickshank (Art Director at Google Doodles) speaks about his sketchbook-ing road-trip down historic Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles to create a … doodle!

The question that drives the conversation is this - How far will a Doodler go for a Google Doodle? The answer ~2500 miles! But another answer - hundreds of pages of sketchbook drawings. Still another answer - hours under a hot sun by the side of a desolate road.

Matthew speaks about the abiding role of sketchbooks in his life, drawing from real life as a way to “be grounded”, and the incredible work of Google Doodles in our lives.

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Welcome to Blazon

Art Directors in advertising work on campaigns and commissions where they have to manage complexity to deliver a media tapestry woven together by a team of creative talent. It is this complexity that requires art directors to have multidisciplinary knowledge and experience. 

In this episode we talk to Sophie Allen about her journey into Art Direction and what it means to be an Art Director in the advertising space.

Sophie is an Art Director, Motion and Graphic Designer who pushes cultural and social boundaries through bold and daring creative executions. Sophie has worked with some of the world's leading brands, such as Nike, Google, Adidas, Warner Music and Nokia.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/the-art-of-art-direction-journal/ 

More About Josh:
LinkedIn:  Josh Steadman,     
Instagram:  @steadmanstyles,   
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Website:   morecreativepodcast.com, 
Instagram:  @themorecreative ,
Email: morecreativepod@gmail.com, 
Youtube: More Creative Podcast, 
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