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The OG Selfie S2E6

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Self-portraits: the OG selfies. Nearly every famous artist has created one. Some even spent their entire career making one after another, while others chose to hide themselves in their work. Erin and special guest Artist Tim Smith are digging into the meanings behind them and sharing some of our favorites.

In the Episode:

  • Tim Smith’s exciting work in 2D and 3D media
  • Famous self-portraits: the wonderful and weird!
  • Artists who hid themselves in their work
  • Why do we feel compelled to create a self-portrait
  • Does the modern Selfie count?

 

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Sunflowers: A Look at Mental Health in the Arts S2E1

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We’re BACK! … and it’s been too long, you guys!

Guest and fellow artist Bug St. Paul joins us for a very special, extended episode about a very important topic: Mental Health in the Arts.

Many of history’s most esteemed artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Edvard Munch suffered from a mental illness. Join us for a very real look at what it is like to be a creative person in a small town.

In the Episode:

  • Our favorites and WHY they created their works
  • Being an Artist with Depression and/or Anxiety
  • The importance of seeking help
  • Reducing the stigma