Multi-hyphenate and an artist who has a message for the world. David Drebin is more than his camera and title as a photographer. He made it his life mission to inspire people to unlock their creativity and share their gifts.   A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City, he has done countless solo exhibitions, featured by the biggest names in print and media, and is now on his 10th book.   David is truly an artist and creator you simply want to have coffee with and have conversations about art and purpose.

Enter the mystical world of Francesco Savi as he transports you to a place of art, passion, creativity, and magic. This episode will inspire you to remain curious and pursue an adventure.

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A property manager by trade, Mayad Allos managed to establish himself as an artist in the field of drawing and sketching. How did he reach this level of confidence you ask? Repetition.

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From stitching words to the visual expression of her love for mountains; and what started as a list of hobbies she wanted to take on something outside her editor’s job, Artist Anna Zadorozhnaya found her calling. Persistence and a whole lot of patience became her mantra to pursue a life of art and passion.  

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Would you be comfortable having someone watch you paint? Or create? How about finding a perspective despite an eye condition?   Questions left me wondering and I’m sure have also piqued your interest. Hear it straight from our guest artist, Susan Logoreci to talk about her journey in Public art,   

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Our multi-hyphenate guest recently made a life-changing decision. Art and creativity have been a part of Jocelyn’s life and are evident in her professional endeavors. An actress, teacher, and now an artist. What started as a hobby during the pandemic became a lifestyle and one that will change the course of her life forever.  As a teacher of 21 years, one would expect that she’s all about rules and abiding by them. But, in my conversation with Jocelyn, she shared the importance of going against the current and letting your curiosity take the front seat.  

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An artist with a fascination for old trucks. A certainly odd combo but for Brenda Swenson, her old trucks became a pivotal force in finding her creative voice. Her story will inspire you to believe in your gifts. To embrace the negative voice and use it to work in your favor. She’s a force in the art world as an artist, teacher, juror, and respected practitioner of watercolor evidenced by the countless recognition and exhibits under her belt.

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Switching mediums and creative preferences can be trivial for a lot of people.  For others, the shift can be drastic while some may take longer veering away in an attempt to avoid making mistakes. Our guest artist Keren Lamar knows exactly what that feeling is like and how you can align your purpose by switching lanes and embracing imperfections. Mixed media art and art journaling have taught her to embrace impermanence and to celebrate the freedom of creating without restrictions.

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Art is life. And making art has proven to be a therapeutic exercise to navigate through grief, anxiety, and even healing. Our guest artist, Leamy Basto doesn’t shy away from acknowledging that at a young age, she suffered from anxiety. And in the midst of a difficult time in her life, she found art. Or should we say, art found her? 

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How do you keep the momentum going? How do you remain joyful to do what you love consistently while sharing it and teaching it to other people? For our guest artist Erika Lamar, it’s about perspective. Seeing art as something that is easy, convenient, and accessible.

 

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