This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Craig and Ally Black, the Founder and Managing Director respectively for Scottish visual artist Craig Black. Craig is renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique— a hand-poured paint process that creates mesmerizing art. 
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His art has been exhibited in London, Sydney and Dubai, and his style and versatility has led to collaborations with global brands including FIFA, Porsche, Red Bull, Jaguar, the NBA and the NFL. 

Make sure you check out Craig’s website to see his stunning artwork! https://craig.black/

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Valentina Caprini.  She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy.  She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence.  

Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-making around the world. Her designs incorporate the ancient filigree technique of weaving metal threads, into what she describes as “wearable art.”  

If you are looking for inspiration in building your arts studio, you won't want to miss Valentina's interview! ​​​

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Valentina Caprini.  She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy.  She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence.  

Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-making around the world. Her designs incorporate the ancient filigree technique of weaving metal threads, into what she describes as “wearable art.”  

If you are looking for inspiration in building your arts studio, you won't want to miss Valentina's interview! ​​

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Gina DeSantis. She’s the lead creator behind Gina DeSantis Ceramics—the company she founded in 2013.

She began her ceramic studies at her local community college and by 2006 earned her MFA from Kent State University. Her works are in 400 retailers throughout the US such as Uncommon Goods, Anthropologie, and McGee & Co. 
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Gina is the embodiment of persistence and lifelong learning, so if you or someone you know needs inspiration to power through a tough time, make sure they hear this interview!

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Gina DeSantis. She’s the lead creator behind Gina DeSantis Ceramics—the company she founded in 2013. 

She began her ceramic studies at her local community college and by 2006 earned her MFA from Kent State University. Her works are in 400 retailers throughout the US such as Uncommon Goods, Anthropologie, and McGee & Co. 
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Gina is the embodiment of persistence and lifelong learning, so if you or someone you know needs inspiration to power through a tough time, make sure they hear this interview!

Today we released part one of our interview with visionary photographer and videographer, Steve Giralt. He combined his skill as a commercial photographer with his interest in robotics to create The Garage, a 10,000 sq ft studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City Complex, that’s fully-equipped for both photography and film shoots. Steve’s goal as a director is to push the art of tabletop cinematography forward, and empower artists to create their most innovative work. 

​Tune in to hear how Steve built his hugely successful production company and utilizes robots to help deliver his artistic vision and compelling story telling for top global brands such as Pepsi, Starbucks, Victoria’s Secret and the Wall Street Journal!  https://www.the-garage.tv/

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with brothers Brian and Ross Raitman. Together they own Raitman Art Galleries in Breckenridge and Vail, Colorado, and also have a robust online gallery on their website.  

They started with an 825 sq. foot gallery in 2007, and over the years have expanded to over 8,000 sq. feet of gallery space in their 3 locations. Many of their 50+ artists have national and international reputations, and have works featured in museums and Fortune 100 companies.  

​You won't want to miss this entertaining behind-the-scenes look at what it took to build a successful multi-showroom art gallery from the ground up!

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Stephanie Kluk. After receiving her BFA in Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design, Stephanie moved to Chicago, where she exhibited her artwork throughout the city and worked as the Program Director for the Chicago Artists’ Coalition.

In 2008, she moved to Cleveland and became the Program and Community Enrichment Manager at Art House, Inc. where she managed a variety of programs that included free art education classes for children and families. 
In 2016 Stephanie became the Director of Operations and Co-Executive Director of Zygote Press, and in June 2020, she joined the CAN Journal as the Development Manager and launched her own arts organization, Future Ink Graphics (FIG).
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Tune in to hear how Stephanie is helping other artists and contributes to the arts ecosystem!

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Stephanie Kluk. After receiving her BFA in Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design, Stephanie moved to Chicago, where she exhibited her artwork throughout the city and worked as the Program Director for the Chicago Artists’ Coalition.

In 2008, she moved to Cleveland and became the Program and Community Enrichment Manager at Art House, Inc. where she managed a variety of programs that included free art education classes for children and families. 
In 2016 Stephanie became the Director of Operations and Co-Executive Director of Zygote Press, and in June 2020, she joined the CAN Journal as the Development Manager and launched her own arts organization, Future Ink Graphics (FIG).
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Tune in to hear how Stephanie is helping other artists and contributes to the arts ecosystem!

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with entrepreneur Alex Farkas.  In 2006, he founded UGallery--a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists. He studied art history, sculpture, and entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and launched Ugallery upon graduation.  After being part of San Francisco’s vibrant art market for 15 years, Alex packed up and moved to Amsterdam, where he runs the business today. Join us for a better understanding of all that goes into selling art online.