This week I chatted with my new friend Connor Frost, musician and music coach, about all the common reasons people default to that's holding them back from producing original music. We go deep on the excuses he's heard time and time again and Connor shares his tips on how to just get started. You can connection with Connor on his website AND get hooked up with a FREE checklist and guide on how to start and finish a new song!https://www.connorfrost.com/confessionsConnect with Connor and his ba...

This week I've been inspired by the incredible art that has come out of the Black Lives Matter movement as well as art and graphics that have developed from the global pandemic. I'm sharing some examples in modern history were creativity has had an impact and made a statement for similarly important issues.Get the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/60We're also continuing with weekly drawing prompts. Have a listen and check out th...

Injustice is rampant in our country specifically affecting the black community. We're in a movement of change to a better and more inclusive society, but it's gonna take all of us to speak up and start to right the wrongs of our history and present. This extends into the art community as a disporportionate amount of black artists are being taking advantage of, disrespected and are victims of constant art theft. Today I share 2 recent stories that came through my radar. Check it out and pay at...

This is a short episode this week in light of recent events. Just wanted to touch base in a very emotional time. Please stay active in the fight for justice for all, but be safe/smart in the ever present pandemic and through everyone be kind to one another. Black Lives Matter.I have created this design/T-shirt inspired by the brave protesters across the nation. "Disrupt the Status Quo to Erupt Real Growth"https://sugarbunch.store/collections/new-stuff/products/disrupt-short-sleeve-unisex-t-sh...

This week I'm joined by my accountability partners and fellow surface pattern designers Skye McNeill and Megan Stringfellow. We recently completed the 2020 Immersion online course on the business of Surface Pattern Design from Bonnie Christine. We invite you to join in on one of our accountability sessions as we go over our experience with the course and share our journeys within the industry. Connect with Megan Stringfellow: https://linktr.ee/stringfellowartInstagram: @stringfellowartConnect...

Another week for Musical May as I had my friend Ricky Hayberg on to chat about his time touring with bands, working within the music industry and taking everyone opportunity as it arose that led him to his career in YouTube and video production. Connect with Ricky and Internet Today!https://twitter.com/rickyftwInternet Today on YouTubeGet the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/56We're also continuing with weekly drawing prompts. H...

Musical May continues with my guest this week, Joe Balaguer of Balaguer Guitars shares how he started his business, his passion for guitars and how the 2 go hand and hand in building a thriving company. Connect with Joe and Balaguer Guitars!https://www.balaguerguitars.com/https://www.instagram.com/balaguerguitars/We're also continuing with weekly drawing prompts. Have a listen and check out the full show notes for this weeks prompt to play along. You can see all of my own versions of the...

As a new month is upon us, I'm starting a Musical May series! All this month we'll have music themed episodes. To kick off Musical May I asked my music teacher, Hayley Mandel, who I've been taking lessons from for the past couple years. As Hayley is a talented artist spanning across multiple areas of the music industry we go deep on the importance of developing your whole self and not just your art. In this episode we cover self care, finding your voice and you'll even get a progress report f...

Today I'm joined by a special guest, my husband and fellow creative Adam Kovic, to talk about how we've been getting on during this unique time. Art through adversity has driven some new creative projects that we wouldn't otherwise have the time to pursue. We invite you to listen in our our everyday lives. Connect with Adam Kovic with the links below!Funhaus on Youtubehttps://www.instagram.com/adamkovic/https://twitter.com/adamkovic/We're also continuing with weekly drawing prompts. Have a li...

Continuing my exploration of defining a signature style, I asked my friend and accomplished artist Isaac Hastings of IH Squared to come on and share his perspective. Isaac is a designer and illustrator focusing on apparel graphics, which has played a role in shaping his signature style.Connect with Isaac Hastings of IH Squared with the links below!https://www.ihsquared.com/https://www.instagram.com/ihsquared/We're also continuing with weekly drawing prompts. Have a listen and check out the fu...