Nathan Presley is a director, writer and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA. He is also the host of the Art and Faith Podcast: a weekly podcast exploring the topics of art and faith with other filmmakers, writers, musicians, and artists in general.

In this episode, Nathan Yoder and Nathan Presley discuss his pathway to cinematography, the interplay of art and faith, and the importance of honesty in creating great works for art.

Learn more about Nathan and his work:
The Art and Faith Podcast: youtube.com/@NathanPresley/videos
Instagram: instagram.com/nathanpresley/
X: x.com/nathanpresley
Website: nathanpresley.com/

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James Hughes is an illustration rep, the author of the book, The Illustrator’s Guide: How to create an exceptional freelance illustration career. He is also the host of The Illustrator’s Guide Youtube channel, and the founder of illustrators.com, a curated platform connecting brands, agencies, and publishers with experienced illustrors.

In this episode, Nathan and James discuss his journey to becoming a rep, the various challenges facing illustrators today, and various strategies for mitigating those difficulties.

Learn more about James and his work:
Instagram: instagram.com/theillustratorsguide
The Book: theillustratorsguide.com/book
Website: illustrators.com

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Nicholas Wilson is a painter, sculptor, and wood engraver based in Green Valley, Arizona.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Nick discuss his experience as a fine artist and the joys and challenges of wood engraving.
 
Learn more about Nick and his work:
Online Store: etsy.com/shop/WilsonWoodengravings
Website: nicholaswilsonstudio.com/

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In this episode, Nathan sits down with illustrators, Clinton Campbell and Brad Hodgkiss, who, along with Miné Day, are the founding partners of Studio MUTI—an illustration studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. Listen in for the backstory on Studio MUTI and the multidisciplinary philosophy that guides the incredible work that they do. 


Learn more about studio MUTI:
studiomuti.co.za/
instagram.com/studiomuti

x.com/studioMUTI
dribbble.com/studioMUTI

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In this episode, Nathan sits down with illustrators, Brad Woodard (Brave The Woods) and Dustin Lee (Retro Supply) to discuss their respective paths to illustration, the struggles of starting and maintaining a businesses, and the ways in which their friendship has shaped their work over the years.
 
Brad and Dustin are also hosts of The Creative Slash podcast, a podcast providing an inside look at what really drives some the world’s greatest graphic designers, illustrators, and artists.


Learn more about Brad and Dustin’s work:
Brad Woodard: 
bravethewoods.com
instagram.com/brave_the_woods 
Dustin Lee:
retrosupply.co
The Creative Slash Podcast:
youtube.com/@CreativeSlashPodcast 

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Info on working with Yondr Studio: yondrstudio.com/process

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In this episode Nathan reads and comments on an article recently published to Creative Boom: Illustrated thinking: Why brands are turning back to drawing.

The full article can be found here: https://www.creativeboom.com/insight/illustrated-thinking-why-brands-are-turning-back-to-drawing/

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Ken Jacobsen is a illustrator based in Tempe, Arizona, specializing in woodcut and line engraving techniques.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Ken discuss how he got into illustration, a bit of art history, and his experience in navigating the hype cycles of new technologies over the course of his 40 year career.

Learn more about Ken Jacobsen and his work:
Dribbble: dribbble.com/kenjacobsen
Website: penart.com/

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Jordan is an award-winning South African creative director and artist with a focus on thoughtful, story-driven identity design and experimental custom lettering and typography.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Jordan’s discuss his journey from hand lettering and branding to his recent focus on wood carving. They reflect on the impact of social media, the value of working offline, and the tension between creative authenticity and online trends. The episode concludes with a thoughtful exchange on the importance of process over product and the need for both individual and collective responsibility in the face of rapid technological change.
 
Learn more about Jordan Metcalf and his work:
Instagram: instagram.com/jordan_metcalf
Website: jordan-metcalf.com


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Brayden Heath is a commercial photographer based out of Denver, Colorado.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Brayden discuss his path to being a freelance photographer, the AI question, and the value of struggle in cultivating gratitude and contributing meaning to our lives and work.
 
Learn more about Brayden Heath and his work:
instagram.com/braydenheath/
braydenheath.com/
 
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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:24) Abraham's Background

(00:09:05) The Evolution of Hand Lettering

(00:17:31) The Value of Mentorship and Community

(00:32:07) The Impact of Technology on Art and Design

(00:45:16) Building Trust & Finding Like-minded Clients

(00:55:26) Digital Mediation of Relationships

(01:08:31) Conclusion

Abraham is a lettering artist and multidisciplinary designer based in New York City.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Abraham discuss his background in design, the importance of finding mentors and like minded clients, and the need to meaningfully connect our work to those around us.


Learn more about Abraham Lule and his work:
Instagram.com/abrahamlule/
workbylule.com/


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Info on working with Yondr Studio: yondrstudio.com/process

Theme music by Jordan Egstad 

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Instagram: instagram.com/nathanyoder/
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