Sign-maker and design fabricator Scot Crabtree of Crabtree Creative joins us this week to talk about the unique problem solving challenges that face 3-dimensional sign makers, as well as his philosophy of creativity. Scot also shares his top sign-makers to follow on social media. Check out his awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lobsterplant

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Armand Serrano stopped by to talk with David and Mark about his favorite film projects, which art medium is his favorite to use when creating a new project, and the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the current generation of artists.

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Lincoln Adams is a freelance story artist and art instructor at the Cleveland Institute of Art. He has worked on titles such as Minions 2, Doc McStuffins, and many other TV and feature film projects. Lincoln joins David and Mark for a great conversation about what it means to use drawings and illustrations to tell stories. Lincoln also talks about the advantages and disadvantages of taking risks as an artist, and also as a father and husband.

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Cody Wheelock from https://fountatelier.com/ in Kansas City, Missouri sat down for a few minutes to chat with David and Mark about the best practices art students should take advantages of both in and out of the classroom. Cody is an accomplished artist and an excellent teacher. His advice concerning the top three attitudes that students can bring to the classroom to foster a healthy art community, as well as the best questions art students can ask their teachers is invaluable for art students at any point in their career.

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C. Michael Dudash, distinguished western fine artist and accomplished illustrator, joins David and Mark this week to talk about the lessons he's learned from a stellar art career. Michael shares about pivotal moments in his journey as well as some early illustrations he made that still mean a lot to him. Michael also speaks about his philosophy of creating art that is both spiritually impactful and technically proficient.

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David and Mark sat down with award-winning portrait artist Brian Neher and learned about how the mentorship of Joe Bowler played such a huge role in Brian's art career. Brian also shares his mindset when sitting down in front of the studio canvas.

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Its the start of a new year and we have goals! David and Mark take a minute to let you know whats in store for the next 12 months. Interviews, organized digital hangouts, content, and more!

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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Destination Arete! This week David and Mark take a look at the history of the Nativity Scene, the symbolism of the Nativity Scene in art, and the importance of the Nativity Scene in today's society.

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We did it! Come celebrate 100 episodes with us and find out what we have in store for the future! David and Mark take a brief minute to talk about the things they've learned on this journey so far as well as look forward to the things they hope to accomplish in the future. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far!

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Aaron Cole is an emerging children's book author and busy father! David and Mark recently had a chance to talk with Aaron about the circumstances leading to him quitting his job and writing his first book. They also asked him about the importance of making truth memorable for children, as well as getting a chance to hear how Aaron's daughter played a large role in seeing Little Blue Flame's Big Adventure come to life!

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