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The Starving Artist Podcast
Two Boston based designers & illustrators share their experiences and expertise.
The SAP Network explores what it means to be an artist in this new normal.
We speak with guests, discuss creative struggles, share tips and tutorials, and
embrace the eclectic nature of artist psychology.
Prologue
SIT BACK JUST LISTEN
We are the Starving Artist Podcast. The mission is simple; entertain artists, grow a community of followers that understands our content, and reach out to those who don’t. Kindred spirits, loyal fans and brand ambassadors understand this content is created by artists, for artists.
Latest Episode
“A.I. x AI“
Humanity now, we think about is at a precipice where we must heighten the realm of creativity or we must redefine it in today’s society.
Artificial Intelligence has enabled people to create detailed illustrative works, write blogs and compose essays simply by inputting a combination of prompts just on the keyboard.
What does this mean for us?
What does this mean for creatives?
Are we still special?
Are we a dying breed?
What does it mean for technology to do our job better?
Let me say that again.
What does it mean for technology to do our job?
Better?
Season 3, Episode 6 | 30min
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Statement from UMA
PRODUCED & SYNDICATED
UMA, Urban Media Arts, formerly known as MATV, Malden’s Media Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers TV/video production resources, media education workshops, citizen journalism, podcasting, multimedia storytelling, a physical and virtual art gallery, a community reading program, and networking opportunities, both online and in-person. Proudly based in Malden, MA, UMA serves the city of Malden and extends its programs and offerings to the surrounding area and global community
of which it is a part.
Statement from BNN
V.O.D & STREAMED
BNN has been managed by the Boston Community Access and Programming Foundation, Inc. (BCAPF) since Boston’s first cable franchise agreement in 1983. Following four years of studies, reports, advisory commissions and public hearings, Mayor Kevin White issued a Request For Proposals that incorporated the concept of a nonprofit “access and programming” corporation. Based on recommendations of the Cable Access Advisory Committee, the Mayor awarded a
15-year license to build and operate a cable system to Cablevision of Boston, which agreed to provide an annual franchise fee in support of public, educational and government access to this new technology
Season One
First Guest – Sonya Tanae Fort
“Ms. Fort is a graphic designer, web designer and photographer whose work is rapidly gaining notoriety. Her portraiture and her urban and rural images comprise a powerful and intense narrative of the people and places she selects and often transforming her chosen subject matter into visual poetry.”A special shout-out and a thank you goes to the wonderful Sonya.
The SAP Squad
Season Two
Season 2, Episode 1 The Art of Story-telling
“I am constantly looking for innovative ways to improve productivity in a world of information overload. Here is my journey and how it all ties into my personal mission: finding happiness by helping other people succeed.”
Season 2, Episode 2 Mentorship
Destiny Palmer is an educator at Thayer Academy and most recently was an assistant professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Palmer is trained as a painter but her work explores the intersections of painting, history and color, allowing it to blur the lines of painting, sculpture and installation.
Season 2, Episode 3 Why I Love to Illustrate
Valeria draws digitally and she is an expert using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign. She creates illustrations, infographics, hand-lettering designs, book covers, and seamless repeating patterns. She is an expert in Procreate as well and uses Keynote to create amazing presentations for companies and private clients.
She is currently focusing on improving her hand-lettering illustrations and animation skills. Valeria would love to work with you, find her website here: https://valeriafrustaci.com/. Tell her the Starving Artist Podcast sent you!
Season 2, Episode 4 Do You Know Your Worth?
Von Glitschka started his own business and has been running a successful design firm ever since. He has worked with businesses like Dell, Adobe, Hasbro, Microsoft, Nike, Disney, General Motors and Betty Crocker, just to name a few. You can see from the samples at his website http://www.glitschkastudios.com/. No wonder everyone wants to work with him!
Glitschka admits he was originally inspired to draw and create illustrative work by the work of Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell’s work is iconic, representing the values of the idealist family of his era. Many artists and designers were inspired by his work. Glitschka has already created a life time of incredible work, and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down any time soon.
Season Three
Season 3, Episode 1 How To Be a Successful Creative
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Upcoming Events
May 18 - LIBÈTE: CELEBRATING HAITIAN ART & COMMUNITY
Join Rocky this Thursday, May 18 from 5 – 9 PM, at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, for this event honoring Haitian Art & Community. This Special event will consist of art making and more!
For more details, visit: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/calendar/libete-celebrating-haitian-art-community
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Who are the S.A.P. Squad?
Simply put, we are the Starving Artist Podcast.
The mission was always simple, to entertain artists, grow a community of followers that understands our content and reach out to those who don’t. Kindred spirits, loyal fans and brand ambassadors understand this content is created by artists, for the artists.
Rocky Cotard
Rocky Cotard, born in Mirebalais Haiti and raised in Boston Massachusetts, USA, places himself between two cultures as a bridge for artistic international connections. He draws inspiration from artists like Gontran Durocher, Phillipe Dodard, and Ronald Mevs. He returns to Haiti on a yearly basis informing his work on experiential research. His body of illustrations depicts the perspective of the Haitian Diaspora, in defiance to the narrow representation of it through media.
Cotard’s paintings, prints, and illustrations dig into his identity and lineage to collect his history, to reclaim his narrative, and to build cultural pride. His work portrays a wide range of color, the use of bold figures that demand attention, and improvisation. Conceptually the work fights the unbalanced power by raising the people who have been generalized and making them into icons where whose power is present and staring back.
Xavier Taylor II
For Xavier Taylor II at imaginaction Studios in Braintree MA, he combines UX strategy with design thinking. Implementing design strategies to create a brand identity for businesses. (Design Thinking = A logical, organized creative method of solving difficult business opportunities) Depending on the level of commitment from partners, the most important thing is making sure we build a relationship and work within a time-frame that supports quality over quantity.
We will present a professional rebranded identity and educate our partners throughout the process. Many corporations will not meet the requirements, however, consultation is free. Articulate communicator and proven ability to manage projects across a broad spectrum of teams and services, driving results and creating revenue. An effective leader and problem solver possessing the ability to anticipate future business demands, evaluate emerging trends and assess their impact within the industry.
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