Ballsy: It takes balls to sell art.

In Episode 15 of the Ballsy podcast, we'll be featuring the unique and dynamic work of artist Dimitri Likissas.

With roots in Belgium and Greece, Dimitri's creative journey has taken him from graphic design to a career in corporate media, and ultimately, to a full-time artist painter whose works have made their way into private collections around the world.

Dimitri's signature style, characterized by colored dots arrangements that transform imagery into abstract and geometric forms, invites viewers on an exciting optical journey that explores the limitless potential of chromatic and tonal scales. Influenced by pop art icons such as Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol, Dimitri's works bring harmony to the cohabitation of patterned dots that keep on moving and rolling.

Join us as we explore the world of Dimitri Likissas, whose art invites us to view the world in a magical, fluid, and invigorating panorama. 

 You can find him on Instagram @dimitrilikissas and on his website www.dimitrilikissas.com/

Welcome to Episode 14 of Ballsy podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a well-known artist - DOT which stands for Department of Transformation. DOT's work is known for its unique blend of traditional art forms and technology, which creates an immersive and interactive experience for the audience. DOT's creations often explore themes of transformation, identity, and the relationship between humans and technology. In this episode, we'll get a chance to learn more about DOT's creative process, inspirations, and ideas. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we take a deep dive into the world of DOT and his transformative art.  

You can find him on Instagram @cantstopdot and on his website www.imnotdot.com

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Ballsy Podcast.

Join us for this exciting episode to discover the secrets behind John's captivating and inspiring works of art and gain a deeper understanding of his artistic vision and approach.

You can find him on Instagram @westgard and on his website https://withlovebywest.com/

In this episode, we'll deeply dive into Jochem Rotteveel's creative process, exploring the inspiration behind his unique pieces and the techniques he uses to bring his ideas to life. Jochem's art often features complex geometrical shapes and patterns, inspired by the natural world and the beauty of mathematical structures. His work has been featured in a variety of exhibitions and galleries around the world and has been purchased by collectors from all over the globe. He continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the art world, inspiring others to explore the intersections between technology, math, and art.   You can find him on Instagram @jochemrotteveel and on his website www.jochemrotteveel.com

Welcome to Episode 11 where we talk to Punk Me Tender, a French street artist living in LA.

We'll take an inside look at his creative process and the inspiration behind his vibrant and provocative art, which challenges traditional artistic conventions and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the art world.

We'll explore Punk Me Tender's incredible journey as an artist, from his humble beginnings in the underground street art scene to his current status as a celebrated and boundary-pushing artist - it's a journey you won't want to miss! 

You can find him on Instagram @punkmetender and on his website www.punkmetender.com 

Welcome to Episode 10 where we talk to Simon Bull about his practice and journey into the art world. Simon Bull has been a famous painter for over 30 years.  He is the 2019 official artist for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, was official artist to boxing legend Muhammad Ali and the official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He won the Artist Print Award for the top-selling printmaker in the United Kingdom was the recipient of the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers Print of the Year Award in the US, two years in a row and was awarded their Medal of Honor for services rendered to the art industry.

He is most recently known for his social media fame, amassing 500k followers with his process driven art.  Simon’s paintings are rooted in a deep understanding of the flows and rhythms of the natural world. He chooses techniques that echo natural systems while also surprising and delighting his audience with playful twists and quirks.

You can find him on instagram @simonbullart and on his website www.bullart.com/, and his work can be found at

Welcome to Episode 9 where we talk to David Krovblit about his practice and journey into the art world.  David Krovblit  is a native of Toronto who now lives in California. His initial training was in photography, and before moving into fine art he was an award-winning commercial photographer. This background is reflected in his technique, which bridges old and new methods of collaging. Before cutting and pasting the images that are his raw material--in the same way as collage artists since the early twentieth century, he uses contemporary digital manipulation to scale and print them in the desired sizes. He then reverts back to an analog process to finish them by cutting and pasting each piece by hand.

You can find him on instagram @krovblit and on his website www.krovblit.com. 

Welcome to Episode 8 of Ballsy with Shira Barzilay of KOKETIT.  Shira Barzilay is an artist whose iconic work is globally recognized through her influential @koketit platform.  The Tel Aviv based artist Instagram account counts close to half a million followers; and her unique and captivating style of drawing and mixed media art has brought her to the attention of some of the world’s leading brands. To date this includes art collaborations with Cartier, Elizabeth Arden, Vogue Portugal, Harper’s Bazaar, N’kd, Lenovo, Revlon, and most recently a design collaboration with Zara. In May 2022 Shira launched her first cover collaboration with international publication Elle Norway, and her art featured on its Green Issue.

We talk about how she made the jump Jump to being a full time artist, how she runs her business, and how she has grown her brand into international recognition.  This one is a lot of fun.  Have a listen.  

You can find her on instagram

@KOKETIT

And on her website

https://www.koketit.com

Welcome to Episode 7 of Ballsy with Marcus Aitken.  Marcus is a contemporary artist living and working in South London. Known for his gestural paintings, Marcus uses a combination of layering, distressing and blending to present a multifaceted surface to his work. His background in design has developed his artistic style creating cutting-edge abstract works. 

He has shown in exhibitions internationally and has collectors around the globe. His work has been featured by various publications including Schön! Magazine, Art Plugged, Saatchi Online, Soft Punk Magazine, High Snobiety, Trebuchet, Condé Nast, and Culture Trip. He was also named as one of Saatchi Art's top 20 emerging artists to watch in 2020.

He makes more than art, doing lots of interesting fashion Colabs, and we get deep into the way he approaches his business.  Really great interview.  

You can find him on instagram 

@marcusaitken_

And on his website 

https://www.marcusaitken.com/

Welcome to Episode 6 of Ballsy with Curt Hammerly.  Curt is Ballsy, and turned his art practice into a successful business.    Taking technical 3d printed designs and slip casting them in porcelin, he creates shapes and forms not seen anywhere else.  He has built a huge and loyal following on instagram, with over 250k fans.   He creates amazing content and even more amazing art.  Working with celebs like Seth Rogan and some of the best designers in the world.  He is growing Hammerly ceramics into an indy powerhouse.   

You can find him on instagram @hammerlyceramics 

and at his website of the same name 

http://hammerlyceramics.com