gangSTAR* Creative Podcast

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... 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 artbydevona.com

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... Social Media & Links: https://instagram.com/amymalkan https://tiktok.com/@amymalkan @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

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... 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 @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Born in Holguin, Cuba, in the late 80’s, Cinthia grew up watching her late father - classically trained Cuban painter and sculptor Daniel Santos - work. Her love of art began at a young age, and grew as a means to send her father photos and letters after his move to Mexico when she was 5. Moving to Miami at the age of 10, Cinthia’s love of art shifted focus to illustration after being exposed to unlimited cartoons and comics upon arriving. While acquiring a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Manufacturing, Cinthia’s illustration and design skills quickly turned into internships and job offers, leading to a 4 year career in apparel and textile design. Still in love with visual art, Cinthia was approached by a restaurant designer while painting a mural outside of her employer’s studio in Wynwood in 2013; this was the start of Chalk & Brush! What was initially lettering a chalkboard for a neighborhood bagel shop turned into countless local businesses reaching out to Cinthia for her artistic talents. Her then-boyfriend (now husband) Ben, joined along as projects started getting larger, and eventually left his career as a pediatric ER nurse to focus on the business full time. They invested in professional training to grow their skills and kept up with design trends using Cinthia’s fashion knowledge. As demand grew, Cyn and Ben shifted the focus of their company to murals, and their sign painting skills quickly gained them a reputation for painting the cleanest and most photogenic pieces in town. After eloping in 2017 (and famously sending proposals from their honeymoon), with demands for Chalk & Brush’s work steadily on the rise, they decided to grow their business by assembling a team! Cinthia now focuses on creative direction and design, Ben has assistance with project management, and they both oversee and manage a 6 person paint team. They both pop in and out of projects whenever their skill sets are needed, or when they feel like getting their hands dirty! They have painted countless murals for brands, public arts projects, businesses, and are known for the popularity of their work across social media platforms. Their team helps free up time for them to stay current on trends, keep pricing competitive, and give each client the attention they deserve! Their work has been featured by national brands and truly shines through in countless of their community’s most beloved small businesses. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: @chalkandbrush @cynno chalkandbrush.com TikTok: @chalkandcynno @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Let's welcome Laurence back for his second time on the show! Inspired by successful Entrepreneurs, Artists and Entertainers, Laurence paints vibrant portraits of some of the most influential people who have helped shape the world we see today. Having always been fascinated by understanding what it takes to achieve success and the individual motivations behind it, Laurence paints figures who have inspired others and his own success. His work focuses on capturing the entrepreneurial spirit, hard work, dedication and persistence required to achieve whatever it is you want from life. Laurence is a self taught artist who continues to produce unique paintings with a positive message. He currently has a solo show/residency running at South Place Hotel in London until April 29th! In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: @laurence_m_white @laurencemwhite (TikTok/Twitter/Clubhouse) Www.laurencemwhite.com Discord: https://discord.gg/8yYWhxMq @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Nicole Mueller is a San Francisco, CA based visual artist. Her work includes large-scale paintings, murals, and installations that mimic the effects of stained glass. Driven by process, her abstract works are highly saturated, built with layers of collage-like shapes. Her work explores the complexity of color, states of flux, dichotomies within painting, the transitional nature of being, and the threshold between interior and exterior, the tangible and intangible. Mueller earned her BFA in Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD in 2011. Her work has been exhibited in California, New York, and Maryland. She has been an artist-in-residence at ArtPoint (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco), the Vermont Studio Center, and Proyecto 'ace in Argentina. She has completed public projects in collaboration with the City of Alameda, California Arts Council and Downtown Alameda Business Association, ArtSpan and the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco, as well as commercial businesses throughout San Francisco. In 2017 she was the recipient of the Mark M. Glickman and Lanette M. McClure Artist Award for emerging artists in California. Mueller is also co-host of Beyond the Studio, a podcast that interviews working contemporary artists about their career paths and aims to increase transparency in the art world by hosting candid conversations about their business practices, time management, financial planning, and how they're navigating the unique challenges of making a living, creatively. The podcast received an Alternative Exposure grant in 2017 from Southern Exposure in San Francisco, with support from Facebook's Artist-in-Residence Program and the Andy Warhol Foundation. Beyond the Studio is a cultural partner of Art World Conference, and a fiscally sponsored project of Independent Arts & Media. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: www.nicolemariemueller.com www.beyondthe.studio @nicolemariemueller (Instagram) @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Alvin Codner has always wanted to change the world at a young age. He has worked in the nonprofit sector, public sector, and school districts throughout the past 10 years, Alvin Codner has a history of excellence and holds the public interest very close to his heart. Some of his gangSTAR* achievements include Peoples Choice Award at the National Arts Program, feature on FOX News for Community Arts, Arts Coordinator for The Grace Assets (One of Multi-Millionaire Derrick Grace's Business), and Teacher of the Year Nomination. This is Alvin Codner's last year as a Middle School Art Teacher transitioning to be a full-time artist. He has his BFA and his main niche is Acyclic and Oil Paintings. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: www.alvincodner.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTw-ohGYSVzozkdrPCmrNtw @mrdatslife (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Youtube,) @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Anthony Rose is an artist and experiential art curator working with the world’s most expressive artists and commercial art collectors at United By Design. He is the founder and executive director of United By Design (UXD), an art agency that elevates physical and digital spaces with murals, sculptures, and installations for brands and businesses like Chevron, Gensler, and the Houston Astros. Anthony is co-founder of Satellites Art Project, an initiative documenting the connective beauty of art and technology during moments of physical isolation and distance. Anthony is also an active contributor to nonprofits around the nation like Good Measure, TEDxSanAntonio, and the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. You can follow Anthony on Twitter, get professional on LinkedIn, connect on Clubhouse or view some recent interactions on Instagram. Of course, if you’d like to work together or invite him to speak, feel free to contact Anthony via email. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: https://www.uxdmurals.com/, https://twitter.com/AJROSEART, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyjamesrose/, https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@ajr, https://www.instagram.com/aj_from_uxd https://www.instagram.com/satellites.project/ @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

David Filar is a footwear designer by trade, but an all around creative. He has the amazing opportunity to work with and manage a design and development team in the footwear industry for his full time job. He's also an artist and painter, new creator of NFT's, podcast host, volunteer on the Worcester Arts Council, and an art teacher. He believes in being a better person every single day and that we should all create to inspire others. On a more specific level, he's super proud of being able to work with Matthew Williams and Nike on a product through Vibram which allowed him to go to Milan to speak on a stage with him and travel to China collaborate as well. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: Instagram: @david.filar Twitter: @davidfilar davidfilar.com @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Inspired by successful Entrepreneurs, Artists and Entertainers, Laurence paints vibrant portraits of some of the most influential people who have helped shape the world we see today. Having always been fascinated by understanding what it takes to achieve success and the individual motivations behind it, Laurence paints figures who have inspired others and his own success. His work focuses on capturing the entrepreneurial spirit, hard work, dedication and persistence required to achieve whatever it is you want from life. Laurence is a self taught artist who continues to produce unique paintings with a positive message. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: @laurence_m_white @laurencemwhite (TikTok/Twitter/Clubhouse) Www.laurencemwhite.com @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

At the start of 2014, Ade Sanusi created a pioneering platform that celebrated the next generation of creative talents called Art Meets Culture. The platform is a one-of-a-kind experience, designed to celebrate, promote, and develop artists and musicians. Tapping into the importance of social media in the artist community, this unique event allowed music and art enthusiasts to come together and share their experiences, with a specifically tailored social media campaign for each show. With over 22 events curated since 2014, we have now expanded the brand into an art-driven communications platform. The goal is to continue to develop the platform that champions artists and be the absolute best at what they do. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: Instagram: @artmeetsculture YouTube @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Lex Monson is the Co-founder and CEO of Punkpost, where beautifully handwritten cards are mailed by artists for you. Each card is uniquely handwritten to bring maximum delight to both the sender and the recipient. Lex founded the company with her husband back in 2015 when the two decided that it should be easier to deliver happy and encouraging moments, even when you're short on time or resources. Punkpost gives people an accessible way to connect with one another in a deeper, more meaningful way. Before Lex founded Punkpost, she was the managing community editor at Brit + Co. Prior to that, she worked as a senior editor at Yelp. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: Instagram: @punkpostco www.punkpost.com @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Nina Arce is one of the top working makeup artists in California and Miami. Nina has worked on numerous music videos, Americas Next Top Model contestants, numerous Fashion Weeks, with many well known designers, as well as being the personal makeup artist to a number of artist and celebrities. Her work has graced the pages of several magazines and on television. Nina's calm, peaceful demeanor and incredible artistry has made her one of the most requested artists in her field. She is famous for her professionalism and incomparable art! Nina is a leader and has learned to maneuver the fashion scene and work her way to become a successful, working artist. Her ability to lead, organize and her knowledge of artistry and event planning has made her stand out amongst other makeup artist. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: Instagram: @ninasmakeup @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Telli is the star of WAGS Atlanta a reality television series that premiered on E! in early 2018. She is a fashion influencer/brand ambassador, working with companies such as Fashion Nova, Karl Kani, Pretty Little Thing, Monet Brand, Hairfinity, Dermalogica , Mario Badescu, and Beauty Blender , Fight Camp, and Nordic Track to name a few. She is also an entrepreneur and motivational speaker to help women empower themselves. Along with that she has created Boxing Wags Association, raising funds and delivering them into the hands of service providers and non-profits who support children and families in a variety of ways. Her events have been epic in helping raise awareness and funds to women with breast cancer along with helping out people with Spina Bifida . Not only has she modeled NY and LA fashion week, she also is a fashion designer who launched her first collection called Imperium in Los Angeles Fashion Week 2019 (that made the cover of Elle Europe and Cosmopolitan Ukraine ). In addition she now has luxurious 4 way mask that donates one free mask to frontline workers with every purchase. With the same passions as many other women, she is a partner, mother, and businesswomen, who aims to inspire and empower others. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: Instagram: @telliswift Telliswift.com Boxingwagsassociation.org @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Patricia Kaniowski is an active Real Estate Investor, who redevelops high-end homes in the Los Angeles area. As co-owner of Legacy Homevestments LLC, her job responsibilities include marketing, financing, acquisitions, project managing and design. For over 20 years, Patricia traveled the world competing in Ballroom Dance competitions and ranked in the top 7 in the world, as a Rising Star Professional. Some of her gangSTAR* accomplishments include: - Profiting over $500k on a single flip - Being featured on HGTV's Flipping 101 (Currently filming season 2) - In 8 short years have rehabbed 40 homes - Purchased and sold over $77million worth of Real Estate In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: Instagram: @patricia.kaniowski www.Legacyhomevestments.com @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Thomas Evans, a.k.a. Detour, is an all-around creative specializing in large scale public art, interactive visuals, portraiture, immersive spaces, and creative directing. His focus is to create work where art and innovation meet. A born collaborator and “military brat,” Detour pulls from every conceivable experience that shapes his landscapes and perspectives. Explaining Detour’s work is no easy task, as ongoing experimentations in visual art, music, and interactive technologies have his practice continually expanding. With his ever-evolving approach to art, Detour’s focus is on expanding customary views of creativity and challenging fine-art paradigms by mixing traditional mediums with new approaches—all the while opening up the creative process from that of a singular artist, to one that thrives on multi-layered collaboration and viewer participation. In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: www.iamdetour.com Instagram: @detour303 Buy His Book @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Today is my 30th birthday!!! And I'm turnin' up.....quarantine style! LOL I thought it would be cool to share some of the lessons I learned in my 20's since I'm about to embark on a new chapter entering my 30's. Tune into this episode, grab a drink, and reflect with me :) In this episode, I discuss... Social Media & Links: @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

You gotta stop waiting and expecting clients and customers to come to you. You gotta go after clients and put yourself out there. It's time to start doing outreach so you can get more clients and sales! Tune into this episode to learn different ways on how to do outreach that will grow your business. In this episode, I discuss... Social Media & Links: @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Illustrator and author Lisa Congdon, living and working in Portland, Oregon, is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including Comme des Garçons, Crate and Barrel, Facebook, MoMA, REI, Target and Harvard University among many others. She is the author of eight books, including Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic. She was named one of 40 Women Over 40 to Watch in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 Women Who Will Change the Way you See the World. With over 400k followers on Instagram, and 14+ online classes centered around creativity and art business with well over 100k students, my convo with Lisa Congdon is definitely one you're gonna wanna tune into! In this episode, we discuss... Social Media & Links: www.lisacongdon.com @lisacongdon @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

Business can be stressful and overwhelming. And this is the exact reason why it's important to create processes & systems for everything in your creative business! In this episode, I discuss... Social Media & Links: @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com