Zach Franzen joined the Creative Community Podcast this week and shares his story of going from an out-of-work actor to an in-demand marketing guru. Zach also talks about the importance of a liberal arts education and how taking risks in which art styles are used in advertising can lead to satisfying results.

Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/7GhlKCcEE78

This episode originally aired on August 26, 2022.

Jamieson Jekel stopped by for a great conversation with Mark about illustration, storytelling, and art instruction. Jamieson's insights are invaluable as he shares his unexpected journey into illustration, as well as his essential first step when starting every art piece.

Watch this conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/jtmHZ6QVAAg

This episode originally aired on June 3, 2022.

Andy Gullahorn talks about how he gets out of the largest songwriting slump of his life, as well as tells the fascinating story of how he got started writing songs in the first place!

Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/uCxgQMjKvWI

This episode originally aired on October 21, 2022.

John Pomeroy is an animation veteran with several stints at Disney under his belt. David and Mark chat with him about how he got his first job at Disney while studying to be an artist, which project vaulted him into the Disney animation ranks, and how he finds that work/life balance that every artist so desperately craves. We know you will be blessed by his story!

Connect with John!
www.instagram.com/johnpomeroyart/
www.johnpomeroy.com/

This episode originally aired on October 23, 2020

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.

Watch this episode: youtu.be/K6Ui4wzipBA

This episode originally aired Dec, 25, 2020.

TJ Cunningham joins the podcast this week to talk about his journey in the fine art world. TJ's story about his transition from portrait painter to landscape artist is a fascinating one. David and Mark were blessed to hear TJ's passion for creating art that is true and his desire to see his paintings bring joy to those who receive them.

Connect with TJ:

www.instagram.com/tj.cunningham/
www.cunninghamfineart.com/

Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/p8k3wor545g

This episode originally aired on Dec 3, 2021

Ahoy mates! Climb aboard as David and Mark discuss the swashbuckling sailor of the family-friendly seas! Captain Patch is a big part of many childhoods and the guys take some time to break down why the Jolly Roger has sailed true for so many years.

Note: we mistakenly say that "138" is the number of songs written by Patch. The real number is over 900.

Enjoy this "season 1" episode of the Creative Community Podcast, first released September 28, 2018.