Episode 9 | Bet on YOURSELF Feat. @frannytaughtme (Reflections With VAL.) (Podcast/Interview)

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While we’re all locked in our homes; sit back and tune into episode 9 | Bet on YOURSELF. On this episode VAL. had the pleasure of uncovering @frannytaughtme, who is an Artist and teacher from Paterson, New Jersey.(1:04) In the beginning Franny shares his roles in life teacher, artiste; 25 hours a day, 8 days a week. He’s currently getting into a fashion designing; Lead designer for a local clothing brand. (2:26)VAL. discusses how long the pair have known each-other since VAL. was 12 year old in Paterson. (3:04)Franny discusses how there wasn’t an exact age he picked up drawing. It was a habit until in the sixth grade when graffiti and then it went to tagging and writing his name anywhere. (4:19) In High school he reached his peak in art and knew he wanted to do it for the rest of his life. (4:51) Franny talks on the different styles of art he knows how to do… which is pretty much everything. wood blocking, canvas, pen & paper. (6:21) “As an artist whenever you feel your done. your done” - Franny Montesino there are some projects he's had done in a day but there were others where he's still currently working on them and its bee more than 2 years. Franny encourages a fellow artiste not to rush the process. (7:26) Franny discusses lesson is our failures and goes into his first couple art show stories. (10:22) “Do you feel like you convey your emotions through your art piece? “ (11:21) Franny discusses his new art project involves inks and pencils and he's stepping away from canvas work. (13:31) The pair discuss the issue with most creatives in this age and thats making your craft your own. (16:11) “Originality is Bullsh*t” one of his favorite professors quoted and he explains why. (18:04) “ Stop caring for other peoples opinions in your art! its your style… its your originality “opinions are like assholes; everyone has ‘em” (18:30) We talk on Franny being raised in a single parent home after his father passed when he was 12 years old. The pair discuss the traditions he faced thought those times (32:58) Franny Mentions the college he studied at Montclair State University. (29:20) Franny and VAL. mention the obsessive sneaker disorder he's always had. (31:23) VAL. brings up about all the times in Franny’s life where he BET on himself and once those chances were taken. Blessings were flowing like living water. Tune in and listen to more of @reflectionswithval episode 9 | Bet on Yourself on Apple, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Facebook. Thank you for taking time and listening to Reflections with VAL. tune in every Wednesday for more episodes! FOLLOW, LIKE, COMMENT, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE!

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