In this conversation with Lesa Dowdy & @mikewindyart they talk about leveling up in their art career, the privilege of being accepted as nerds, gaming, documentary films, photography, and so much more. If you're not connected to Lesa's practice you are missing a rich part of Nashville's creative community! We would like to invite you to give it a listen.

Dive into her practice at her website https://bio.site/leedowdy or IG @Leedowdy

Tile Art from her website

#drawingsouth #drawingsouthpodcast #LesaDowdy #mikewindypodcast #artpodcast 

This conversation with mikewindy and Lindsy Davis takes a deep-dive into her investigation of Gestaltism, how sustainable farming ideas impact her artistic practice, being in Nashville for a decade now, and showing at Red Arrow Gallery. We would love for you to take a listen and take a deeper look at her work on IG @lindsydavis_ or her website ⁠https://lindsy-davis.squarespace.com/⁠

#drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #lindsydavisart #redarrowgallery #mikewindypodcast #gestaltism

Tile Art from Lindsy's IG

mikewindy just had a great conversation with none other than @behoward615, where we dive deep into the mindset of not sleeping on yourself and embracing the endless possibilities life has to offer.  Whether you're young or seasoned, it’s never too late to rise like a phoenix from the ashes—just like D. Rose (Da'Rozes, track 9)

BeHoward's latest album "Shameless" is out now, and he’s calling it his best work yet. We got to the heart of why that is and explored his incredible journey of over 20 years in Hip-Hop. 

Tune in as we break down this masterpiece and celebrate BeHoward's relentless dedication to his craft.

 Listen now and get inspired to chase your dreams!

#BeHoward #ShamelessAlbum #HipHop #Podcast #RiseLikeAPhoenix #Inspiration #NeverTooLate #mikewindyart #DRose #drawingsouthpodcast #mikewindypodcast #drawingsouth

Tile Art from BeHoward's new album

Dive into his work @behoward615 and follow the linktree for ways to support his art

🎙️🎶 Just had an amazing conversation with the talented artist and musician Qwynn Garrett! 🌟 We talked about her upcoming move to LA to attend Otis College of Art & Design and the bittersweet feeling of leaving behind Nashville's music scene, where her band Postal Court has been such an integral part. 🎸🏙️

We dove into the pros and cons of moving so far from home, what she's most excited about at Otis, and even some foodie talk! 🍽️ I feel incredibly lucky to have had a front-row seat to Qwynn's creative journey so far, and I can't wait to see what she creates next. Join me in exploring her work and let's all eagerly await what’s to come from one of Nashville's finest artists! 🙌🎨

#DrawingSouthPodcast #QwynnGarrett #DrawingSouth #MikewindyPodcast #OtisCollegeOfArt #OtisArtAndDesign #NashvilleArtist #PostalCourtBand #PostalCourt #CreativeJourney

Just had an incredible conversation with @marlosevan! We dove deep into his artistic journey, discussing everything from his mentor Derek Fordjour to his ongoing grad school applications. 🎨📚 Marlos shared so many valuable connections during our chat, including shoutouts to Ash Atterberry, Vesna Pavlovic, and Courtney Adaire Johnson. 💬

We also explored the origins of his clown work, the challenges of unexpectedly moving studios, and even his passion for making films. 🎥 It was fascinating to hear how Turner Classic Movies influenced him as a latchkey kid. 📺

Whether you've been waiting for this conversation since Marlos was one of the first two guests I ever posted (back on Jan 13, 2021, alongside Jodi Hays) or if you're new to the podcast, this episode is a must-listen. Dive into Marlos's world and discover his incredible work! 🙌✨

#ArtConversation #MarlosEvan #DerekFordjour #GradSchoolJourney #ClownArt #ArtisticJourney #PodcastEpisode #CreativeConnections #FilmMaking #TurnerClassicMovies #NashvilleArt #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

Tile Art from @marlosevan on Instagram

www.marlosevan.com

@mikewindyart had an inspiring conversation with Brad Bornac from https://www.instagram.com/semiproarts/ at https://www.instagram.com/slowdripcoffeenashville/ Brad is a constant advocate for music and arts in Nashville and beyond, and it was fascinating to hear where it all began. His incredible years in Chicago have deeply informed his creative practice, from running a passion-fueled record label to creating visual art of his own.

Brad's dedication to fostering creativity and community is truly remarkable. Stay tuned for more insights and exciting projects from Brad and Semi-Pro Arts!

#BradBornac #SemiProArts #MusicAdvocate #ArtCommunity #CreativeJourney #NashvilleArts #ChicagoInfluence #RecordLabel #VisualArt #Inspiration #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

@mikewindyart recently had an inspiring 3+ hour conversation with the incredibly talented Sam Dunson, an Atlanta/Nashville-based artist and professor at Tennessee State University.

Sam shared why he no longer paints on canvas, revealing how his teaching practice has shaped this decision. His "100 Works for 100 Books" project is nothing short of amazing, showcasing his dedication to building and investing in his artistic ecosystem

We also talked about the phenomenal Tanzanian-Nigerian artist @marryammomaart (atl based) and the unforgettable experience Sam had at the Atlanta art exhibit https://www.instagram.com/articulateatl/ Sam's passion and insight into his work, process, and teaching are so clear and concise.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this incredible conversation!

#ArtConversation #SamDunson #ArtExhibit #AtlantaArt #TeachingArtist #100Works100Books #Inspiration #CreativeJourney #ArtCommunity #MarryamMoma #ArticulateExhibit #drawingsouthpodcast #drawingsouth #mikewindypodcast

Katie McCall is an artist and art teacher in New Orleans. Her work and her passion for making it is amazing. This was such a fun conversation and the first time Katie and I met. We talk about the postcard art I sent to her gallery, teaching and making art, transitioning from teaching es to hs, her approach to exhibiting work in NO and more. We hope you give it a listen.

Tile Art from her IG @katiemccallart

Dive into her work on IG or check it out at her gallery https://lemieuxgalleries.com/artist/katie-mccall

In this conversation we talk a lot about language and Danielle's delving into language in her creative practice that includes hand lettering and social practice strategies. We also dive into the project she is working on in her MFA program which may or may not have her visiting every Kroger in the southeastern US. She also talks about her company and the grad degree level of knowledge she gained from seeking a patent as well as the grief of when projects don't turn out the way we want them to. This conversation could have gone on for days but we both had afternoon appointments. I can't wait to check back in!

Dive into Danielle's practice on IG @_danimy or her website https://www.danimy.com/ or https://www.bookbelts.com/

Tile Art: Free Your Genius Perch located at FISK University and from her IG account photo by Evan Brown

I didn't know Alvaro before this conversation. I have only admired his incredible water color/drawings on Instagram.

It was a really awesome conversation and he talks beautifully about the ways in which his advertising career is different than his art making and ways in which these adjacent practices also intersect. We talk about all sorts of things but an exciting piece is the Brazilian skateboarding scene in the mid 1980's. Thanks so much Alvaro for the generosity of your time and talking about your creative practice!

Tile Art: Prince of Brasil from his IG page @alvaro_naddeo

Dive into his work more deeply at https://www.alvaronaddeo.com/