Origins: A Creative Journey

Have you ever thought what it would be like to make art of all your worst moments and hidden traumas? Kria Lindquist got started making art as a means to exorcize her demons, and eventually led her to the path of being a full-time fine artist.

As a visual artist who is a staple at dark art markets across the United States, Kria specializes in dark surrealist figurative illustrations and paintings. Their work is an exploration of the human condition, drawing inspiration from dreams, liminal spaces, gender identity and sexuality, esotericism, and various elements from their own self-cultivated lexicon.

In this fascinating conversation, Kria takes us on their journey from using art to process trauma to selling in goth clubs to embracing her identity as an artist.

We also asked Kria about their inspirations, and they wanted us to share this list with all of you:

• Suehiro Maruo

• Takato Yamamoto

• Zdzisław Beksiński

• Akiya Kageichi

• Yoshitaka Amano

• Bernini

• Caravaggio

• H.R. Giger

Kria’s links

Website: krialindquist.net

Instagram: kria_lindquist

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

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Do you dream of having millions of people wear something you designed? Or working on some of the top anime of all time? What if it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be? The dynamic duo of Asako Sauz and Paul Evangelista have huge credits to their name, but are also setting out on their own to carve their own creative mark on the world. 

From designing Xbox controllers to designing footwear for Target, there’s a very likely chance you have seen or own something Asako has helped design. From One Piece to Naruto to Bleach, Paul has worked on some of the largest anime franchises and also proudly has worked on the worst CG film of all time. 

In our first two-person interview, Asako and Paul share their journey and experience of working as a corporate creative as well as how they navigate working as creative collaborators. 

Asako and Paul’s Links

Website: CriticalBuildz.com

Instagram: @criticalbuilz 

Asako’s IG: @asauzart 

Paul’s IG: @pixelpusherpaul

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

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What does it mean to build a sustainable fine art career? Mark Dean Veca has done just that over the past few decades, working with brands like Nike and The Hundreds as well as legendary rock bands like Pearl Jam, Primus, and Ween. 

With a career spanning back to the 90’s, Mark’s recognizable style and killer brush work has been exhibited world-wide. From public art to illustration to fine art, Mark’s origin story is full of evolutionary leaps.

In this conversation, Mark walks us through his career from art school to public art to candle making to furniture to rock posters, and all the evolutions of his style and steps and turns along the way.

Mark’s Links

Website: markdeanveca.com

Instagram: @markdeanveca

Facebook: markdeanveca

Get in touch with Rick or Chris at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

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Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

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Do you have what it takes to leave your job or change professions? Michael Lewarne is an architect, coach, and installation artist who understands fear, decision making, and how to choose himself. 

With a 30-year career in architecture, Michael has pivoted from designing buildings to helping other architects be better leaders through his company, unmeasured. He’s also supported leaders and creatives of all stripes through his coaching at the altMBA. 

In this conversation, Michael shares the ups and the downs and pivots of his lengthy career, what it means to take calculated risks, and of course, what choosing yourself looks like and how you can do it better. Listen now!

Michael’s Links:

Website: https://unmeasu.red

LinkedIn: Michael Lewarne

Michael also wanted to share the original blog post by Tim Ferriss on Fear Setting

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

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Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

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If you’ve ever wanted to know what it takes to start your own apparel / t-shirt company, this is the episode to listen to. In this episode, we talk with Alex Louie of Story Spark, a graphic designer who built a career as a web designer and since pivoted to co-founding Story Spark.

Alex has a storied background in chemistry, graphic design, and enterprise web design, and has taken bits of all of that to create designs that celebrate the connection between technology and humans.  

In this conversation, Alex shares how he got Story Spark off the ground, how he’s been able to produce work that resonates with his audience, and how he deals with all the uncertainty of creative entrepreneurship. Listen now!

Alex’s Links:

Website: storyspark.com

Instagram: @storyspark 

Get in touch with Rick or Chris at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

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Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

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Andrew Davis is a creative director, marketer, woodworker, and Dungeons & Dragons GM that has rolled (pun intended) all his interests into one Dodecadonuts - where he sells handcrafted donut dice containers.

With over two decades of experience in advertising and design, Andrew shares his journey through the ups and downs of his industry, his pivot towards product design, and how tabletop role-playing games can be amazing labs for personal creative journeys.

In this fun, insightful conversation, Andrew not only shares his love of role-playing games, but also drops tons of great advice on getting through the hard part of creating, how crucial experimentation is, and the importance of just trying new things.

Andrew’s links:

Website: Dodecadonuts.com

Instagram:@dodecadonuts

Threads:@dodecadonuts

TikTok: @dodecadonuts

The Dadvantage Podcast

Ollie Davis’ Instagram: @Polliewogg

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@father.bankston⁠⁠⁠

Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@father_bankston⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@nathanbankston⁠⁠⁠

Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@milfs.kitchen⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠thekitchenrecordingstudio.com⁠

If you’ve ever struggled with the tension between a job you struggle with and what pulls you with every fiber of your being, you’ll gain a lot from this conversation with Emma Bolz.

Emma is a young designer who brings an incredible amount of thoughtfulness, maturity, and intellectual rigor to the start of her creative journey. She is a fierce advocate for herself and has already honed her intuition around what it means to be authentic and to focus on impactful design solutions to wicked problems.

In this conversation Emma shares about finding her authentic voice, the benefits of starting over when something is wrong, and reflects upon what it’s like starting out fresh in a creative journey. We also dive into the future of art and creativity in the age of generative AI and how human creativity is still necessary.

Emma’s Links:

LinkedIn: Emma Bolz

Get in touch with Rick or Chris at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

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Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@father_bankston⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@nathanbankston⁠⁠⁠

Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠thekitchenrecordingstudio.com⁠

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful career in branding, design, AND illustration, you definitely need to listen to this masterclass with Chris Maze.

Chris masterfully juggles two jobs - his day job as a Creative Director specializing in brand development who works with clients with Levi’s and ASICS, and his night job at an illustrator creating original and pop culture artwork that he brings to conventions and local events. 

In this conversation, Chris drops tons of advice for creatives of all points in their career - whether you’re looking to break into branding or graphic design or if you’re a seasoned veteran struggling with impostor syndrome, this is for you. 

Chris Maze’s links:

Linktr.ee:Chrismaze

Instagram: @chrismaze

Threads: @chrismaze

Twitter: @mazehimself

Shop: shopchrismaze.square.site

Get in touch with Rick or Chris at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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For more Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠digitalnoirstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

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FaceBook: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran_⁠⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@father.bankston⁠⁠⁠

Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@father_bankston⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@nathanbankston⁠⁠⁠

Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@milfs.kitchen⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠thekitchenrecordingstudio.com⁠

Have you wondered what it takes to hang in multiple industries ranging from graffiti to animation to toy design to streetwear? kaNO’s done it, and that’s who we’re talking to this week!

kaNO is an art hustler extraordinaire, whose multidisciplinary roles and iconic style takes him around the world with clients ranging from Medicom, Universal, Jordan, DC, Marvel, G-Shock, and the NBA, just to name a few. Raised in NYC and now working in Burbank, kaNO seamlessly weaves back and forth between the world of towering murals, toy design, character design, and streetwear.

In this conversation, kaNO shares his journey from the High School of Art & Design to being asked to work with top brands in multiple industries, and drops tons of knowledge for artists of all ages to learn from. Listen now!

PS - Listen to the end for some bonus content..and keep in mind kaNO and Jerome and friends :P

kaNO’s Links:

Webstore: https://www.kanokid.com/shop

Instagram: @kanoKid

Get in touch with Rick or Chris at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more Rick: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rickkitagawa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠digitalnoirstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more DesignerCon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠designercon.com⁠⁠⁠

Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran_⁠⁠⁠

FaceBook: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran_⁠⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@father.bankston⁠⁠⁠

Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@father_bankston⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@nathanbankston⁠⁠⁠

Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@milfs.kitchen⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠thekitchenrecordingstudio.com⁠

If you’ve ever looked at a project’s deep world building and wondered what inspired it, check out this conversation with Colton Houser of Fixed Temple Toys. 

Colton is the mastermind behind the Glorbles, ectoplasmic shape shifting entities bent on taking over the world, and the AOA, the last bastion of human defense against these ectoplasmic, shapeshifting entities that have taken the art toy scene by storm. 

In this inspiring conversation, Colton shares the origins of Glorbles, the power of support networks, and the fundamental need for artists to just “send it.” 

Fixed Temple Toy links:

Instagram: @fixedtempletoys

PS - Find Fixed Temple Toys at Five Points Fest in New York on June 8-9, 2024!

Get in touch with Rick or Chris at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more Rick: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rickkitagawa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠digitalnoirstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more DesignerCon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠designercon.com⁠⁠⁠

Origins theme song: Noel Beltran

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran_⁠⁠⁠

FaceBook: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran_⁠⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@noelbeltran⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed and Mastered by: Nathan Bankston

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@father.bankston⁠⁠⁠

Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@father_bankston⁠⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠@nathanbankston⁠⁠⁠

Milf’s Kitchen Recording Studio

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@milfs.kitchen⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠thekitchenrecordingstudio.com⁠