Remotely Creative

Barry Jones is the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at Austin Peay State University and an established video artist who uses collaboration as part of his art practice.

We talk to him about the challenges faced by colleges in a pandemic, being too old for discord and the importance and benefits of collaboration. Barry also shared his experiences with art as a tool for social engagement.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

Theodore Davis is an Artist-Philosopher who believes that philosophy, when manifested as an art practice, creates an opportunity for the artist to justify and defend their own creative best practices. He let us pick his brain about different types of philosophy, questioning the world around us, and the reasons why artists and designers need to care about philosophy.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

Domonic Smith is a filmmaker, camera operator, editor, director, AND producer. Needless to say, we talked a lot about the film. You'll also hear about swindling in Las Vegas, going from editing film to directing, and what it's like to have your Nightmare On Elm Street fan trailer go viral (internet trolls included). Then, we get a taste of what it was like working on the crew for Tiger King and Domonic tells us the blueprint for the perfect movie.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

Our guest, Kyla Paolucci, is a graphic designer and part-time illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. We learned about her career journey, her current work at HBO, and how she makes time to create personal work. She also shared her insights about knowing your audience, creating personal boundaries within your home office, using art to speak out, and leaving an impression.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

Annie McIntyre, a RMCAD grad and interior designer at Balfour Senior Living, came on the podcast to talk to us about what it's like to be an interior designer in a pandemic. She told us how to adapt to new necessities like sanitization and outdoor spaces, the difference between interior design and decorating, common mistakes you might be making in your own home, and how to prepare your interior design portfolio for the professional world.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

We had a great time talking to Denver artist Thomas "Detour" Evans, an all-around creative specializing in large scale public art, interactive visuals, portraiture, immersive spaces, and creative directing. He told us a lot about how art can make an impact in local communities, because to him art is a tool for documenting history and showcasing truth. Evans also shared how his new book reveals insider advice about the soft skills you'll need to make it as a working artist. Lastly, you'll hear a pretty convincing story about why you really need to read your e-mails.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

In this episode we visit with MLB Video Editor and DIY artist Chris Johnson to discuss why you should try hard in college, what "communications major" even means, "The Bubble", toy collecting, going to the movies, and plenty of baseball trivia. We end with some fun rapid-fire questions that Chris may or may not have suggested himself.

Visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work. Don't forget that you can also submit your own questions for future guests by emailing [email protected].

In this episode, our guest is RMCAD Illustration Alumnus and co-founder of multi-disciplinary creative studio NOVA NIMBUS, Anthony Benedetto. Anthony talks to us about growing and expanding your skills in new directions, loving animation, the Batman animated series, and the beauty of Portland. We also get his advice on the power of relationships, how collaboration fuels better work, and the importance of networking. 

Don't forget to visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work!

This week's guest is Joshua Smith, a Grammy Award winning music engineer in Austin, Texas. Josh has worked with artists such as The Weeknd, James Blake and Metallica, just to name a few.

In this light-hearted episode, old friends Robb and Josh share their friendship origin story, rank their favorite chicken sandwiches, and talk about new music for your covid-19 playlists. They also discuss influential albums, advice for aspiring music creators, working on a Grammy Award Winning album, what music engineering actually is, and Kim Kardashian's cooking.

Don't forget to visit our website, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work!

What is Queer Gardening? Why do we celebrate Pride month? How can we address gender issues through art? We discuss all of this and more with our guest Frankie Toan! Frankie is an artist who works mostly with craft and DIY materials and techniques to create large plush sculptures, interactive works, and installations. Don't forget to visit our webite, rmcad.edu/remotelycreative, to learn more about our guest and see photos of their work!

Frankie's Collective: secretlovecollective.com