In this Thanksgiving episode, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy talk culinary arts and the dinner party as an artistic expression and experience throughout the years. We discuss our favorite and not-so-favorite holiday foods and all we are thankful for this season. We also dive into Salvador Dali’s infamous dinner parties and look at how its influence has found its way back to current times. Join us as we talk about all things food, tradition, and celebration.

On the thirteenth episode of ArtKidz, Lisa Rhys and Tracy talk about the power of the power outfit. Fashion and styling can be a powerful tool to create confidence and establish your image. Whether your dressing for the job you want, streamlining and simplifying your image, or using staple pieces as your power accessories, fashion can be an important way to shift your confidence and energy. Join us as we discuss some great fashion icons and the ways style can be used to enhance your life.

On episode twelve, part two of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy continue their discussion with Adolescent Medicine Specialist and General Pediatrician, Dr. Janet Lee by highlighting the benefits of mental health being prioritized by primary care doctors, learning coping skills as a preventative measure for mental health issues, and handling hard conversations in the workplace.

On the twelfth episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy welcome Dr. Janet Lee, an Adolescent Medicine Specialist and General Pediatrician on the show to discuss making space and breaking the stigma for younger generations to talk about mental health, the benefits of motivational interviewing for mindful behavior, and the role art plays in our mental health and wellbeing.

On the eleventh episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy continue with a three-part series in which we interview each other. Next up: Lisa. Lisa discusses her background in art, photography, and writing. We dive into her career pivots along the way and her current role in social media and marketing. She peels back the layers of work that have influenced her over the years, how they came together to have a hand in guiding her path, and how she moves through the world. She explains how her expression goes hand and hand with her personal growth and spiritual journey, one inevitably informing the other. 

On the tenth episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy continue with a three-part series in which we interview each other. Next up: Rhys. Rhys discusses his background in graphic and web design with a long-standing love of fashion and conceptual design. He takes us down some of the roads that got him here as well as the paths he still plans to travel. From a love of doll making and fashion as a child, his brief time as a Teen People model for Tommy Hilfiger, to his visions for the future of product design and fashion he shows us a glimpse into the history of what formed his innovative mind.

On the ninth episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy kick off a three-part series in which we interview each other. First up: Tracy. Tracy discusses her background in painting, graphic and web design. She also dives into her work as an art director, her experience in grant writing, and being the board chair of a local nonprofit. 

On the eighth episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy discuss the passing of the legendary Sinéad O’Connor, deep dive into the UFO Senate hearings, and weigh in on some hot topics including the immersive Van Gogh exhibit’s financial woes, a new time capsule full of art headed for the moon, and the Brooklyn Library’s Jay-Z exhibit, The Book of HOV.

On the seventh episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys and Tracy discuss Neuroaesthetics and weigh in on some hot topics including the launch of Instagram’s app, Threads, Polaroid’s new campaign, and the most recent art-related protest against Big Oil.

On part 2 of the sixth episode of ArtKidz, Lisa, Rhys, and Tracy continue their interview with Mixed Media Artist Eric Mistretta. Join us as we talk about his creative process, the pros and cons of getting your MFA, his artist residency in Florence, Italy, and his future plans.