gangSTAR* Creative Podcast

About gangSTAR* Creative Podcast

Welcome to the gangSTAR* Creative podcast where we're on a mission to annihilate the status quo of the "starving artist." Here we share real strategies, tactics, and stories from your host, Devona Stimpson, and many other successful creatives and artists. You'll learn from all types of creatives - from painters and entertainers, to makeup artists and YouTubers. Your most asked questions will be answered, such as "How do I make money doing what I love?" "How do I get clients or book gigs?" or "How do I build a successful career in my creative field?" If you're a creative who has the desire to thrive in BOTH their business and life, this podcast is for you! Hit subscribe and start listening! New episode every Monday!

Publisher

Devona Stimpson

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Apr 2020

Latest episode

25 Oct 2022

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2022

   56: From Harvard Educated Corporate Lawyer to Highly Successful Art Advisor, Curator, Author, and MORE with Maria Brito

   Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, curator and the bestselling author of “How Creativity Rules The World” (HarperCollins). A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela. Brito has been selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. She has written for publications such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and more. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies and, in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art. She has curated exhibitions in three continents and in 2019 she created and hosted "The "C" Files with Maria Brito", a TV and streaming series for PBS's new station "ALL ARTS". Maria and her projects have been featured extensively in national and international publications including The New York Times Style Section, T: The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, W Magazine, ELLE Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Time Magazine, New York Magazine, The New York Observer, The Daily Beast, The Economist, Interview Magazine, VOGUE and more. She works with a number of celebrities, including Sean Combs, Gwyneth Paltrow and fitness guru Tracy Anderson. In this episode, we discuss... How Maria went from being a corporate lawyer to becoming a successful art advisor What an art advisor does and how they price their services How she was able to work with celebrity and wealthy clientele Her inspiration for her new book "How Creativity Rules The World" How to navigate the prestigious art and gallery world And so much more! Social Media & Links: https://www.mariabrito.com/book https://www.facebook.com/MariaBritoNY/ https://www.instagram.com/mariabrito_ny/ https://twitter.com/MariaBrito_NY https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrito-ny/ https://www.mariabrito.com/ @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com (http://devonastimpson.com) artbydevona.com (http://artbydevona.com)

2. 

   11 Oct 2022

   55: The Journey From Being Broke & Homeless To Becoming A Thriving Full-Time Artist & Muralist

   Amy Malkan is a public artist, artrepreneur and community developer. Her family heritage from India and Africa and travels have influenced her artistic expression. She is best known for her community based public art projects. Malkan fundamentally believes that everyone deserves access and exposure to the arts, therefore she strives to engage the public in the design and production of most of her public art projects. Malkan uses art and creativity to bridge the relationships between the public and public places. Over the past 6 years Malkan has facilitated the design, coordination, and production of over 70 public art projects across the Houston area and has recently expanded outside of Texas. Some of these projects have been co-created with the involvement of over 3,000 area youth, artists and hundreds of community stakeholders. Through each public art project, everyone experiences a hands-on involvement and becomes an active participant in the creative process. At the end of each project the participant is left with a deep and meaningful feeling of stewardship and ownership of the final work. Each public space is unique and has its own culture, therefore the design, motifs, and imagery captured in her work, is a direct reflection of the community. This type of public art expands the style, social context and technique for the execution of her work into broad and diverse territory. Her intention with every public art installation is to transform the environment into a cultural and artistic destination to help showcase the beauty and uniqueness each community has to offer. In this episode, we discuss... How Amy got into art and mural work Her journey from leaving an abusive relationship and being homeless, to building a successful life and career How to balance being an full-time entrepreneur and single mom How to go about pricing your work Some of her biggest mistakes made in business How she gets her clients and projects And so much more! Social Media & Links: https://instagram.com/amymalkan https://tiktok.com/@amymalkan @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com (http://devonastimpson.com) artbydevona.com (http://artbydevona.com)

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   4 Oct 2022

   54: Michael Buffington: What It Takes To Become A Successful Concept Artist

   Michael Buffington Jr. AKA Drawaholic1124 was Born & Raised in the historic Mission District of San Francisco, Ca. He’s been a professional Concept Artist doing pre-production artwork and design for over 18 years in the Video Game and Entertainment Industry. While Michael has worked on many projects in his career, his most notable gig was working as a designer on season 3 of Clone Wars for Lucasfilm Animation. For the past 17 years he’s also taught at the college level. 9 years ago Michael accepted a full time job as an a College Professor and department head at a prominent University in The Bay Area. As a master curriculum designer, Michael went on to build the #1 Program for Concept Art in the US... from the ground up (BFA & MFA). It was also ranked #3 in the world in 2019. Michael is the founder of Drawaholics Anonymous, an international drawing community with hundreds of members. Most recently he founded “Grind Before Glory”, An art fundamental skill building programmed designed to help young artist develop their foundational skills before they get to College. In this episode, we discuss... How Michael got into drawing and art The kind of skillsets needed to become a concept artist How the concept industry works Balance life as a freelancer and professor Pricing your work as a concept artist And so much more! Social Media & Links: https://www.artstation.com/drawaholic1124 https://instagram.com/drawaholic1124?utm_medium=copy_link https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTd5BtYBE/ https://www.drawaholicsanonymous.com/ www.grindbeforeglory.com (http://www.grindbeforeglory.com/) @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com (http://devonastimpson.com) artbydevona.com (http://artbydevona.com)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

85 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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