SCHS Visual Art
By Tucker Webb
SCHS Visual ArtFeb 10, 2021
BONUS: Season 1 Highlights!
Season 1 might be over, but we're still feeling inspired by all of the artists and creative people who shared their time with us and engaged in super enlightening and wisdom-filled conversations. In this bonus episode, we take clips from each of the 22 episodes in season 1 that highlight the conversations that we had with the artists to whom we talked. Then, we provide brief commentaries about what we think are the biggest takeaways and elaborate to connect the through-lines that tie all of these amazing conversations together. Of course, these 30 second or 1 minute clips do not fully encapsulate all of the incredible things these artists or creative people had to share, but we think they'll give you a pretty good idea!
Thank you SO much again to Judith Lemmens, Alex Garant, Autumnalwood, Peter Nevins, Allison Filice, Andy J. Pizza, Beau Stanton, Jessica Hische, Lilly Maetzig, Charles Clary, Aaron Draplin, Julia Rothman, Hollie Chastain, Demas Rusli, Benjamin Lee, Steve Jaworski, Dan Berry, Ben Eine, Emily Ward, Daria Hlazatova, Kate Davis, Sage Perrot, and Meghan Hildebrand for sharing your experiences, knowledge, and wisdom with us. Because of your artistic kindness, we will surely all be much better artists and people! And, thank YOU for listening! If some of the highlights in this bonus episode pique your creative interests, don't forget to go back to that episode afterwards and listen to the whole thing! You will not be sorry!
Keep your eyes open for new episodes for next season in the future by following us on Instagram @SCHSvisualart. If you have any questions or artist suggestions for next season, email us at schsvisualart@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#22: Painter Meghan Hildebrand!
Welcome to episode #21 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! This episode is special for many reasons. The first reason is that we are talking with the amazing painter Meghan Hildebrand. Another reason is that it is the last episode for season 1 of this podcast! We will be taking a break for a little bit, which will give you plenty of time to catch up on episodes you may have missed. In our chat with painter Meghan Hildebrand, we talk about finding your visual language, the complexities of pricing your work, and why producing tons of work is so essential as a creative person. Meghan shared so much insight into whats she does, and it was an amazing conversation.
Thank you so much to Meghan for talking with us! Please check her work out on Instagram @meghanhildebrand or online at meghanhildebrand.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
Thank you so much to all of the amazing artists who have talked with us this season. We are so fortunate to have you! Don't forget to go back and listen to any episodes you may have missed, and look out for new episodes for next season in the future by following us on Instagram @SCHSvisualart. Thank you!
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#21: Printmaker Sage Perrot (Haypeep)!
Welcome to episode #21 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with printmaker Sage Perrot, AKA Haypeep, about the versatility of printmaking, getting comfortable with talking about your work, and gold printed ceramic whoopee cushions. Sage had a lot of knowledge and wisdom that she was so willing to share, and we learned a lot!
Thank you so much to Sage for talking with us! Please check her work out on Instagram @haypeep or online at haypeep.com. You can also get shirts, beach towels, phone cases, skateboards, and more with sage's designs at haypeep.threadless.com!
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#20: Songwriter Kate Davis!
Welcome to episode #20 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we have our very first conversation with a musician and songwriter. We talk to Kate Davis about the Venn diagram of music and visual art, the importance of what you have to say in your work, and taking the leap from the rigid jazz music scene to writing songs of her own. We really appreciate Kate being so honest with us, and giving us a lot of advice on creativity that was so applicable to visual art..
Thank you so much to Kate for talking with us! Please check out her music wherever music can be found. You can listen to her 2019 album Trophy and her 2021 cover album Strange Boy now! You can also find Kate on Instagram @katedavismusic or online at katedavismusic.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
"rbbts" by Kate Davis from her 2019 album Trophy.
#19: Illustrator & More Daria Hlazatova!
Welcome to episode #19 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with Illustrator and more Daria Hlazatova about finding your style, not feeling impressive enough, and the magic of the stars. It was an incredible and enlightening conversation.
Thank you so much to Daria for talking with us! Please check her work out on Instagram @dariahlazatova.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#18: Interior Designer Emily Ward!
Welcome to episode #18 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with interior designer Emily Ward, co-founder and co-owner of the interior design firm Pierce & Ward. Emily is joined by two of her design colleagues, Carmen-Jean Cluttey and Caitlin McCallum. In our talk, we covered what it's like to work in the interior design world, mood and inspiration boards for clients, and why listening to your gut is essential as a creative person. Emily, Carmen-Jean, and Caitlin were amazing resources and shared so much about what it's like to be an interior designer.
Thank you so much to Emily, Carmen-Jean, and Cailtin for talking with us! Please check their work out on Instagram @pierceandward or online at pierceandward.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#17: Letterform Artist Ben Eine!
Welcome to episode #17 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with Letterform/Street Artist Ben Eine about being inspired by graffiti, how one day artists will be one of the most valued professions, and being old and still doing street art. It was a lot of fun to talk to him, and we appreciate the time he gave us to chat.
Thank you so much to Ben for talking with us! Please check his work out on Instagram @einsigns or online at beneine.co.uk. If you'd like to see the work he did with Banksy and other street artists, go to www.picturesonwalls.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#16: Cartoonist Dan Berry!
Welcome to episode #16 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with comics artist/cartoonist Dan Berry about planning drawings for a book, how he makes money as a person who draws things, and Space Goblins. He is such a fun person to talk to, and he has so much to share about what he does.
Thank you so much to Dan for talking with us! Please check his work out on Instagram @thingsbydan or online at thingsbydan.co.uk. You can also check out his amazing podcast Make It Then Tell Everybody by searching anywhere podcasts are found or by going to makeitthentelleverybody.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#15: Animator Steve Jaworski!
Welcome to episode #15 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with Animator and Compositor Steve Jaworski about piecing elements together seamlessly, what it is like to work creatively on a team, and Noodle the Golden Doodle™. He was so kind to simplify such a complex process in a way that was not only interesting, but also extremely fun.
Thank you so much to Steve for talking with us! You can check out a list of some of the projects he has worked on here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1514717/
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#14: Photographers Demas Rusli & Benjamin Lee!
Welcome to episode #14 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with photographers Demas Rusli and Benjamin Lee about what it's like to be a freelance creator, photography basics, and walking shoes. We were so lucky that they opened up so much about their process and shared a lot of insight into what they do.
Thank you so much to Demas and Ben for chatting with us! Please check out their work! Demas can be found on Instagram and TikTok @Demas, and online at demasrusli.com. You can also find his Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9r3VS9Tuy9FRI87HrXgow. Benjamin Lee can be found on Instagram and TikTok @Itchban, and online at itchban.com. You can find his Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4miiLGKuA_EkSErd3BlhSA.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#13: Collage Artist Hollie Chastain!
Welcome to episode #13 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with collage and mixed media artist Hollie Chastain about all things collage and mixed-media, finding materials in everything, and yep you guessed it: ghosts. She showed a lot of work and talked about the inspiration and process behind it, which was really fun and informative.
Thank you so much to Hollie for talking with us! Please check her work out on Instagram @holliechastain or online at holliechastain.com.You can also find her book, "If you can Cut, You can Collage" here: https://www.holliechastain.com/shop/signed-copy-of-if-you-can-cut-you-can-collage
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#12: Illustrator Julia Rothman!
Welcome to episode #12 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode we chat with Illustrator and surface designer Julia Rothman about drawing things from your life, what design school was like for her, and faucets. She was so open with us about her process, and we really learned a lot.
Thank you so much to Julia for talking with us! Please check her work out on Instagram @juliarothman or online at juliarothman.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#11: Designer Aaron Draplin!
Thank you so much to Aaron for chatting with us! Please check his work out on Instagram @draplin or online at draplin.com.
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#10: Handcut Paper Artist Charles Clary!
Welcome to episode #10 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with the ever-intriguing handcut paper artist Charles Clary about finding your influences, the process of getting work in a gallery, and all you can eat "ism" buffets. He's such an amazing person, and creates work that is so unique and inspiring.
Thank you so much to Charles for talking with us! Please check his work out on Instagram @charlesclary or online at charlesclary.com.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#9: Ceramic Artist Lilly Maetzig!
Thank you so much to Lilly for chatting with us! Please check her work out on Instagram @mae.ceramics or online at maeceramics.com.
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#8: Lettering Artist Jessica Hische!
Welcome to episode #8 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Lettering artist, Logotype designer, and Author Jessica Hische about the differences between Type, figuring out what you want your days to look like, and how much more fun we were to talk to than Olivia Wilde (her words) (completely joking). She was so nice, and so transparent about her process.
Thank you so much to Jessica for chatting with us. Please check her work out on Instagram @jessicahische or online at jessicahische.is . She also has classes on Skillshare that are definitely worth your time if you're interested in her work, logotype design, or Illustrated Lettering.
(Note: This was recorded live with one of our advanced art classes, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#7: Muralist & More Beau Stanton!
Welcome to episode #7 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with muralist and painter Beau Stanton about his process as a muralist, conversations about controversial art, and farming metaphors.
Thank you so much to Beau for talking with us. Please check his work out on Instagram @beaustanton or online at beaustanton.com.
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#6: Illustrator Andy J. Pizza!
Thank you so much to Andy for chatting with us. Please check his work out on Instagram @andyjpizza or online at andyjpizza.com
Here is a short list of some of the things Andy mentions in the chat that you might want to check out:
--Andy’s Theme Music - “January Twenty Something” by the band WHY?
-Danielle Kryssa (The artist that uses pink)
- Skillshare artists that Andy mentions - Aaron Draplin, Mary Kate McDevitt, Holley Kholi-Murchison, Tom Froes, Chris Piascik
(Note: This was recorded live with an advanced art class, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#5: Illustrator Allison Filice!
Welcome to episode #5 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Illustrator Allison Filice about taking the leap into your creative journey, finding your identity through your art process, and the dream of being a freelance Ice-cream-eater.
Thank you so much to Allison for chatting with us. Please check her work out on Instagram @allisonfilice or online at allisonfilice.com. She also has an amazing podcast, The Friendly Unknown. You can listen and learn more here: thefriendlyunknown.com.
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#4: Printmaker Peter Nevins!
Welcome to episode #4 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Printmaker Peter Nevins about his process as a woodcut artist and printmaker, the beauty of imperfections in analog artwork, and how your plans can and probably should get lost in your process. He even walked through the process of drawing, carving, and printing from start to finish while talking with us!
Thank you so much to Peter for chatting with us. Please check his work out on Instagram @theepeternevins or online at peternevins.com
Here is a short list of some of the things Peter mentions in the chat that you might want to check out:
- Felix Vallotton (Printmaker)
- Alphonse Mucha (Painter)
- Albrecht Dürer (Printmaker)
- Botanical Prints by Henry Evans (book)
- McClain's Printmaking Supplies (printmaking supply shop)
(Note: This was recorded live with an advanced art class, which is why the audio quality changes throughout the episode)
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#3: Illustrator Autumnalwood!
Welcome to episode #3 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Illustrator Autumnalwood about her process as an illustrator who uses traditional and digital media, processing your emotions through your art, and being up a creek (or something...) without a paddle.
Thank you so much to Autumn for chatting with us. Please check her work out on Instagram @autumnalwood. If you love her work and would like to support her and/or receive exclusive content from her, find her on Patreon at patreon.com/autumnalwood.
Here is a link to the Pomme "Grandiose" music video that Autumn mentions in the chat: https://youtu.be/jIqA5sg5gZM
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#2: Figurative Op Artist Alex Garant!
Welcome to episode #2 of the SCHS Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Figurative Op Artist Alex Garant about her process as an "analog glitch painter", finding your identity, and the importance of hoarding your cardboard.
Thank you so much to Alex for giving us her time. Please check out her amazing work on Intsagram @alexgarantart, or online at alexgarant.com!
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Intro music by Tucker Webb
Other background music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music
#1: Ceramic Artist Judith Lemmens!
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Stewarts Creek High School Visual Arts Podcast! In this episode, one of our advanced art classes talk with Ceramic Artist Judith Lemmens about what it's like to be a working ceramicist, surface design, and how much people enjoy photos of handmade juicers. Our chat took place virtually on December 4th, 2020.
Thank you so much to Judith for giving us her time. Please check out her amazing work on Intsagram @julemsceramics, or online at julems.com!
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Music is "Backdrop" by Blanket Music