Closer&Closer Podcast

Butler Looney, Creative Director at Ginger, works at the intersection of creativity and mental health. He joined us on the C&C Podcast to discuss working with clients, his mental health journey, creativity, and how all of these topics are intertwined.

Hosted by Dave Arcade and Andrea Mejia-Madriz. 

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

Nuria Boj may be young, but she’s done it all, from photography to graphic design, motion design to illustration. On this episode of the Closer&Closer Podcast, Nuria discusses how she has used each genre to help her master the craft of staying focused and letting her voice shine through her work.  

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

Raul Urias, C&C illustrator and master of art in his own regard, took a deep dive into his work this week on the Closer&Closer Podcast. He’s a well seasoned vet, who taught us a lot, like… a lot a lot... Everything from the importance of studying to collecting wells of inspiration to letting your culture influence your work. 

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

Curiosity, play, and discovery. Those are the three tenants of creativity according to C&C illustrator Nate Williams. They’re how he approaches all of his incredible creations, from his client work to his personal illustrations to his side projects (like apps, websites, and blogs). He is the king of practice what you preach, and this week he's preaching his knowledge of play here on the Closer&Closer Podcast.

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

With Instagram and Behance serving as the highlight reels of our careers, it can feel like every creative but you has the perfect life. However, you and I both know that is not the case, and there are a lot of challenges that come with any creative career. On this week’s episode of the Closer&Closer Podcast, Josefina Schargorodsky dives into the deep end, addressing the real-life stuff that nobody really wants to talk about.

Josefina Schargorodsky is a designer and illustrator from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her work is inspired by romantic nostalgia and the beauty of small things. She hopes her point of view and sensibility towards life is captured in her work. Her present body of work includes illustrations for publishing projects, stationery, textile designs, and product development. When she is not working, she enjoys watching documentaries, baking scones and going to bookshops.

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

Learning how to juggle deadlines, hobbies, family, a social life, and personal work can make finding balance a struggle. Luckily, we invited Joshua Noom on the podcast to show you the ropes.

Joshua is a Florida based designer specializing in detailed and bold illustration combined with an organic sense of typography. If he's not working on a new project, he's probably geeking out over records and sneakers.

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

It goes without saying that ‘getting a grip on things’ can feel rather difficult in uncertain times. However, it seems to us that Drew Melton and José Reyes have cracked the code on this. If there are two people who have mastered the whole “making peace with uncertainty” thing, it’s them. Find out how they do it on this week’s episode of the Closer&Closer Podcast. 

If you're new here, José is the Founder and Creative Director at Metaleap Creative. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Turkey, New Mexico, Utah and Florida, José has spent almost 20 years leading award-winning brand launches, magazine redesigns, and digital efforts on behalf of Metaleap’s clients.

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

Have you ever heard the term, “Draw what you know”? C&C artist Helen Li has, and she’s learned how to turn that statement from limiting to empowering. She talked to us about her ever-expanding passions and experiences on this week’s episode of the C&C Podcast, and boy, are we feeling inspired. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz & Dave Arcade.

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

Dave Coleman’s definitely not a shy guy, and he opened up with us (and you!) on the podcast about his battle with chronic fatigue, family life, being a jack of all trades, and more. If you want to learn how to face every challenge head on, and do it with a smile on your face, then Dave is your guy, and this podcast is for you. Hosted by Tristan Almario and Dave Arcade.

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co

A lot of people may think being an artist is a glamorous profession (I’m looking at you, mom), but you and I both know it comes with its fair share of challenges. Sean Tulgetske talks finishing projects, mental blocks, comparison, and how his Gobbledygook project has helped him overcome them all on this week’s episode of the Closer&Closer Podcast. (if you’re asking yourself, “what even is Gobbledygook?”, then you’ll have to head over to the podcast and find out). Hosted by Tristan Almario & Dave Arcade. 

Podcast Art by Dave Coleman