San Antonio based artist Danielle Nicole talks about her transition from dancing to drawing and into her self-taught hand-drawn animations, where she explores themes of the female structure through her surreal and abstract style. 

Creative Thinking Journal Entry: Very Specific Playlist

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/shake-it-off

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-smithson/uber

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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust

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From California to Texas, Chelin talks about his journey as a freestyle dancer along with specific movements, music and locations that add to his unique and beautiful expression of living in the moment.

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Explore the mystical cohesion of the planet's elements with glass artist Glen Andrews as we discuss his journey, his style of philosophical interpretations, and the classes he offers at his studio, Caliente Hot Glass. 

Music from Uppbeat.

San Antonio street photographer Nick De Luna talks about his style along with giving the BTS of some of his favorite photos, including one from the 2020 protests. 

Pilgrim Soul's Creative Thinking Journal Entry: "Big Questions" 

Music By:

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/torus/sanctuary

License code: EHCB2LPHMT5ZGKSE

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust

License code: 5FQOY3YTKKXYXENR

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/its-time

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Dubbed as what we call the "The Cursed Interview," Alex and I talk about the theme he likes to explore in art as well as mental health issues he communicates through his work. We had a fun creative writing exercise on creating some unusually odd but totally believable excuses to some common situations and touched on Alex's most recent published work in the local zine scene. 

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/stardust

License code: DS4OXUOWAML0GVIZ

https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/nightdrive

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https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/follow-my-shadow

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https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/lost-in-thoughts

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https://uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/sine

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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/saved-by-the-80s

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Mixed media artist Tink Castillo talks about her paper collages, shares some advice on overcoming creator's block, and plays a fun game of This or That.

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/miami-1987

License code: CZVRXJQOMYKV9CMX

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/get-freaky

License code: GSR3SAF2MQES5GP6

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/follow-my-shadow

License code: 2WEIXZ3YCUD2CWLJ

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/braak/sure

License code: LR5Z4WJ1TDOYRWGA

Rockstar and overall badass Patricia of Patricia & The Bra-lettes answers your questions from beauty secrets to advice. Join our conversation and enjoy some great music from our favorite blonde vocalist! 

Music By: Brandon Pittman and Jillian D'Apollo

From his the first piece of art he sold on an oven tray to his current series and release of comic book, artist and illustrator Mauro De La Tierra talks about his influences, The Holy Relapse, and answers questions from the public. Head to culturecraft.blog for a sneak peek of the comic book!

Q&A: Questions from the public. 

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Writer and local creative Damien Dennis talks about The Citadel and how it can help provide local creatives an immersive space to create, learn, network, and find opportunities within the city. 

Pilgrim Soul Creative Thinking Journal entry: Name Brands

Join me in my journey to explore the different forms of communication through the art forms of San Antonio-a home to over 1.5 million people, where art and culture are the center of Alamo City's rich history.