Best Pixels Paint Podcasts (2024)

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The Immigrant Experience: A Career Journey Towards Embracing The Stars With Maria Varmazis 47:33

8h ago47:33

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Ever dreamed of ditching your computer science career and launching a podcast about space? Buckle up, because that's exactly what our guest did! This season, we're diving deep with inspiring women in tech, and our first episode features the incredible Maria Varmazis. Maria's journey is anything but linear, and she gets real about the challenges of …

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EP 19: How to Talk to AI Models 31:38

3h ago31:38

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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses how to effectively communicate with large language models, such as ChatGPT. She emphasizes the importance of having a conversation with the AI rather than just asking a question and moving on. Jenna provides six tips for better communication: be specific, provide context, use simple language, break down com…

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EP 18: Is AI Coming For Your Design job? 44:50

7d ago44:50

44:50

In this episode, Jenna discusses the potential impact of AI on the interior design industry. She emphasizes that AI tools are meant to enhance the design process, not replace human designers. Jenna explores various AI advancements in interior design, such as virtual reality integration, intelligent project management, personalized design recommenda…

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Painting My Way To The Top: An Artist's Journey To Tech Leadership With Rachelle Mohtadi 45:18

2d ago45:18

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Art and engineering might seem like opposite ends of the spectrum, but they share a surprising connection. In this episode, Asmita Puri interviews Rachelle Mohtadi, who discusses her unconventional career path from an art history major to a successful VP of Engineering for a real estate technology startup. Rachelle shares the challenges she faced a…

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EP 17: Why AI Notetakers Are Total Game Changers 35:50

14d ago35:50

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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek introduces a program called Fathom, which is a note taker and screen recorder for virtual meetings. She explains how she uses Fathom to automatically take notes and record her Zoom meetings, saving her time and effort. She discusses the various use cases for Fathom, including one-on-one sessions, client meetings, dem…

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EP 16: Revamp Your Business Operations with AI This Summer! 24:58

17d ago24:58

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In episode 16 of "AI For Interior Designers", Jenna Gaidusek introduces AI Summer Camp 2024, a 5-week virtual program starting July 16th. The camp is designed for both beginners and intermediate users looking to incorporate AI into their workflow, regardless of their industry. Details: 1. The camp aims to make learning AI fun and interactive, inspi…

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EP 15: How AI Can Help Streamline Client Communication and Project Proposals 26:57

24d ago26:57

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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses automating the client onboarding experience for interior designers (and other service based professions) using AI tools. She talks about using AI note-taking software like Fathom to record and transcribe client meetings, and then using custom-built GPTs to generate proposals based on the meeting transcripts…

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EP 14: Where to get Started with AI for Interior Design 36:41

1M ago36:41

36:41

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses how interior design professionals can get started with AI. She emphasizes that AI is already integrated into many everyday programs and tools, such as Canva, Squarespace, Grammarly, and browsers like Microsoft and Google Gemini. Jenna recommends starting with Chat GPT, which is user-friendly and powers many…

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EP 13: How a Viral ChatGPT Reel Sparked a Great Conversation 31:55

1M ago31:55

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In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the viral Instagram reel she shared about Chat GPT, the reactions it received, and the implications of AI for interior designers. She addresses concerns, job implications, and the impact of AI on the design process. Jenna also highlights the role of AI in streamlining workflows and the evolving job landscap…

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EP 12: How designers can leverage AI when selecting paint colors 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek interviews Lori Sawaya, a color strategist, about her use of AI in the world of color. Laurie explains how AI has helped her overcome the challenges of discussing color choices and demonstrating color concepts. She uses AI to illustrate color fundamentals, color harmony, color psychology, and color strategy. Lor…

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EP 11: How this short-term rental designer utilizes AI to generate custom decor collections with Terri-Leigh Huleis 33:02

2M ago33:02

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EP 11: How this short-term rental designer utilizes AI to generate custom decor collections with Terri-Leigh Huleis In this episode, host Jenna Gaidusek interviews Terri-Leigh Huleis, owner and founder of Found Home Co., an STR design firm. Terri-Leigh discusses how she uses AI in her design business, including using chat GPT for contracts and mark…

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Hap Wilson: “If there’s no risk then there’s no adventure, right?” 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

Ontario explorer, mapmaker, and conservationist Hap Wilson on drawing 400 guide maps across 50 years, traveling more than 40,000 miles of Canadian wilderness by canoe, the one digital tool he likes (it’s Google Earth), saving lives by creating a map that, unlike the one it replaced, did not send tourists over a waterfall, retracing thousand-year-ol…

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EP 10: Social Media for Interior Designers Using Chat GPT with Lezlie Swink 21:46

2M ago21:46

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In this conversation, Jenna Gaidusek interviews Leslie Swink of Swink Social about utilizing AI in interior design. They discuss the importance of defining the ideal client and how AI can assist in this process. They also talk about creating personalized content, including value-added, personal brand, and promotional content. Leslie shares how AI c…

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EP 9: AI Bull S**t in the Interior Design Industry 26:39

2M ago26:39

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In this episode, Jenna discusses the use of AI in interior design and highlights some unethical practices. She emphasizes the importance of disclosing the use of AI in design work and calls out larger accounts that share AI-generated images without proper attribution. Jenna also criticizes the sale of preset AI image bundles, arguing that designers…

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Erick Ingraham: “I guess I gravitate towards difficulty.” 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Colorado painter, illustrator and mapmaker Erick Ingraham on solving art directors’ problems, making it interesting for himself (“I’m known to make things more complicated than they might need to be”), spending eight years painting the Rockies’ western slope, working from his own photographs, taking inspiration from the past, getting into the cultu…

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EP 8: Keeping it Real- The actual capabilities of AI for Interior Designers right now 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the capabilities of AI in interior design. She explores generative AI, which uses text prompts to create images, and mentions programs like Midjourney and Dall-E. She also explains stable diffusion, which allows designers to overlay colors, materials, and textures onto existing images while maintaining the …

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Tech Freelance Work With Maddy Osman 32:18

3M ago32:18

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Maddy Osman discovered her deep love for all things digital back when she was doing freelance work in tech. Finding her purpose in this space, she strived to grow her skills and build her network, eventually starting her own B2B content SEO agency. In this episode, she joins Asmita Puri to share the genesis story of The Blogsmith, as well as her st…

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EP 7: AI + Print on Demand- Next Level Creative Control for Interior Designers 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

In this episode, Jenna Gaidusek discusses the topic of AI and print on demand and its application in interior design. She shares her experience at Spring High Point Market and highlights the importance of making connections in the industry. Jenna explains how she uses AI and Photoshop to create custom artwork and patterns for her design clients. Sh…

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EP 6: Corbu AI- Transforming Interior Design Workflows 31:41

3M ago31:41

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Taylor Schmidt is originally from Chicago and moved to Silicon Valley 2 years ago to go all in on AI. He grew up in a 3rd generation construction family and went to the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. He worked at 4 different high-end residential firms in Chicago and LA before starting his own design consulting practice. He …

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EP 5: Chat GPT in Interior Design: 5 Game-Changing Tools for Creativity and Efficiency 39:36

4M ago39:36

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In this episode, Jenna discusses the various ways that Chat GPT can enhance the interior design process. She explains that Chat GPT is more than just creating pretty pictures and emphasizes that it can save time and streamline tasks for designers. Jenna introduces five core GPTs that she has created: Design Assistant Buddy, Blogging Buddy, Instagra…

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EP 4: Leveraging AI to Elevate Interior Design Narratives 41:50

4M ago41:50

41:50

About Today's Guest Masha Koyen, a founder of Content Vertical copywriting micro-agency, is a messaging strategist and website copywriter for interior designers. Her signature 'REVEAL' process, a data-driven framework centered around client interviews gives her the intel she needs to write copy that magnetically (almost magically) attracts their dr…

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EP 3: Exploring Stable Diffusion Using Home Visualizer AI with Kasey Hayano 18:40

4M ago18:40

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Kasey Hayano, co-founder of Home Visualizer AI, about stable diffusion and how designers can use AI to visualize different styles and materials in their designs. Home Visualizer AI is a user-friendly tool that allows homeowners and designers to upload a photo of a room and select from a preset list of room styles t…

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EP 2: Enhancing Interior Design with AI: A Blend of Innovation and Tradition 41:30

4M ago41:30

41:30

In episode two of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, Jenna Gaidusek delves into the nuanced role of artificial intelligence in the realm of interior design. She embarks on a comprehensive discussion about integrating AI into her workflow, contrasting it with traditional methods to enrich client communications and streamline design processes. …

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EP 1: The Intersection of AI and Interior Design 34:50

5M ago34:50

34:50

In the debut episode of the "AI for Interior Designers" podcast, Jenna Gaidusek takes us on a candid journey through her career and the evolution of her engagement with AI in the world of interior design. Initially not drawn to podcasting, Jenna's venture into this medium stems from a growing curiosity and a desire to dive deep into AI's role and i…

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Stephen Walter: “Maps are inherently political if they’re interesting.” 42:36

5M ago42:36

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London artist and mapmaker Stephen Walter on two decades of drawing and painting “the semiotic residues of humankind,” an invitation to map an Ivorian national park (and why you should wait for the dry season before attempting this), approaching six years of work on an NYC map, interpreting Michael Drayton’s 17th c. topographical poem Poly-Olbion i…

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Navigating Career Transitions And Embracing Creativity In Tech With Jillian Funes 36:14

6M ago36:14

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Tech innovation is successful when we appreciate everyone's input, encourage creativity, and foster a culture where ideas can grow, leading to a brighter future through breakthroughs. In this episode, Jillian Funes discusses the narrative of creativity, resilience, and passion in the tech world, particularly on her transition from software engineer…

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Beyond the Canvas: Kate Van Doren on Art, Therapy, and Resilience 43:26

6M ago43:26

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Welcome to the 33PA podcast! In this episode, host Sergio Gomez sits down with artist Kate Van Doren to discuss her recent painting "Je Suis Assez" featured at Art Basel in Miami, represented by 33 Contemporary Gallery. Kate, born in 1978, explores human resiliency, connection, and nature's healing power in her work. With over two decades as an art…

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Pixels And Purpose: The Artistry Of Front-End Engineering And Inclusivity In The Tech World 40:32

7M ago40:32

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Front-end engineering is the canvas where pixels meet purpose, crafting digital experiences that shape our online world. In this episode, software engineer Stacey Shkuratoff takes us to the world of front-end engineering as a neurodivergent individual in the tech field. She dismantles stereotypes and underscores the vital role that pixel-perfect at…

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This Is Not a Tragedy: Unveiling Lorena Lepori's 'Ophelia Act III Scene II' 38:24

7M ago38:24

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In the latest episode of the 33Pa podcast, your host Sergio Gomez engages in a captivating conversation with artist Lorena Lepori. The focal point of their discussion is Lorena's mesmerizing painting, "Ophelia Act III Scene II," which serves as a gateway into the rich tapestry of her artistic expression. Sergio and Lorena delve into the profound me…

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John Tauranac: “I seldom think macroscopically; I think microscopically.” 36:00

7M ago36:00

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Manhattan writer and cartographer John Tauranac on his first maps of Midtown’s pedestrian passages, a public debate with Massimo Vignelli (“His geography was egregious”), working at a very different MTA (they used to have an aesthetics committee?), the “no improvements” made to the subway map since he chaired the 1979 MTA map committee, guiding Yan…

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AI's Artistic Brush: Painting with Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) 2:02

7M ago2:02

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Get ready for another captivating episode of Beyond Reality: The Art and Tech of Random Face Creation! In this installment, host [Your Name] takes you on an exploration of the mesmerizing world of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), the powerhouse behind cutting-edge digital art. Uncover the secrets of GANs as we delve into their unique archite…

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Artificial Faces, Real Creativity 2:24

7M ago2:24

2:24

Dive into the captivating premiere episode of Artificial Faces, Real Creativity, where host Alex takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of technology and creativity. In this inaugural installment, we explore the cutting-edge concept of Random Face Generators – tools powered by complex algorithms that birth entirely fictional faces. Disco…

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Andrew Middleton: “There’s something poetic about running a map store.” 50:09

8M ago50:09

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In early 2023 GIS analyst and cartographer Andrew Middleton saw a tweet about Andy Nosal’s search for someone to take over The Map Center, Nosal's map shop in Pawtucket, RI; six months later Middleton left California to move into one of the last map retail stores in the U.S. We discuss his goal of turning the shop into an inviting retail space and …

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Empowering Teams And Championing Diversity: A Tech Leadership Journey With Ruth Lee 51:16

8M ago51:16

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Tech leadership is about empowering teams, building trust, and championing diversity—creating an environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. In this candid discussion, we sit down with Ruth Lee, CTO of Wave Mobile, to delve into the world of tech leadership, team dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by underrepresented individuals …

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Lionel Portier: “What I'm trying to convey with my maps is the pleasure of seeing beautiful things.” 28:33

8M ago28:33

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Lyonnais illustrator and designer Lionel Portier on a mapmaking career that spans 30 years and five continents, accepting any map challenge an art director might conceive, a travel magazine gig that led to an Australian passport, painting 100 birds for a wetland park, his favorite territory to illustrate, spending three months on a 3x4-ft. map of B…

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Canvas Chronicles: Victor Gadino Takes on Art Basel Miami 37:51

8M ago37:51

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Join host Sergio Gomez in an enthralling episode of the 33PA Podcast as he sits down with Miami-based artist Victor Gadino to delve into the captivating world of art. The spotlight of this episode is Gadino's painting, "COVID 2023," which is set to featured with 33 Contemporary Gallery at this year's Art Miami Context during the prestigious Art Bas…

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Step Up From Your Role: From Statistical Genetics To Business Analyst Manager With Mo Villagran 37:12

8M ago37:12

37:12

An experienced business analytics veteran will provide tremendous value for today’s discussion. Her career journey goes with the flow, and today, she helps others understand stakeholders, manage expectations, and deliver actual value. Mo Villagran navigates through the obstacles with the transition from academics to tech and the value of utilizing …

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Isaac Dushku: “A map has to evoke a feeling of adventure or a feeling of home.” 38:13

8M ago38:13

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Utah artist Isaac Dushku on how a map has to evoke either a feeling of adventure or a feeling of home, the best- and worst-selling states in his catalog (he drew all 50), taking his business Lord of Maps from being ghosted on Facebook Marketplace to supporting his family, creating a board book of America’s highest peaks with a “ridiculously complic…

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Sam Usle: “Slowly but surely we’re starting to recover the built environment.” 46:35

8M ago46:35

46:35

Urbanist and illustrator Sam Usle on designing human-scale communities and rendering them in watercolors, why theme parks reflect a yearning for human-scale towns, redesigning part of his high school campus before graduation, why you can thank Le Corbusier for hideous Revit-default cities, the axonometric map that sold Disneyland, storytelling with…

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Anthropologist In Tech: Marketing Strategies Catering To Diversity With Anne James 49:45

8M ago49:45

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Diving into the evolutionary phase of technology in many industries, what is it like to welcome an anthropologist in tech? Anne James brings so much value to developing marketing strategies that cater to diversity and still achieve their objectives. As she navigates through neurodiversity, she sheds her expertise and wisdom to bring light on how su…

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Building A Diverse Culture In The IT Space With Nichele Dudley 38:03

8M ago38:03

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Women have so much to offer in the IT space. Nevertheless, the industry’s leadership is dominated by white men, making diverse culture a seemingly impossible goal. Asmita Puri explores how to change this with Nichele Dudley of VGS. Nichele shares her journey from Apple Genuis to Director of IT, opening her eyes to the important role of women in the…

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Naomi Rosenberg: "Get out of your sighted bubble.” 33:37

9M ago33:37

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Naomi Rosenberg, assistant director of the Media and Accessible Design Lab at San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind, discusses the art of making fingertip-readable maps: why clutter is the enemy of good tactile maps, the quest for an affordable embosser, being locked to 24 pt. type, creating large-scale accessible maps for the Golden Gate Nation…

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Beyond The Binary: Women's Voices In Tech 2:15

9M ago2:15

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Welcome to Beyond The Binary: Women’s Voices in Tech, a podcast rewriting the rules of tech industry one episode at a time. Get ready to take a deep dive into the dynamic world of technology, innovation, and empowerment. Join Asmita Puri in these conversations that goes beyond the binary, exploring stories of resilience, brilliance, and inclusivity…

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The Space Between Breaths: A Conversation with Aixa Oliveras 42:59

9M ago42:59

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In this episode of The Art Insider Podcast, host Sergio Gomez invites you to delve into the fascinating world of contemporary symbolist painter Aixa Oliveras. Hailing from the vibrant art scene of Miami, Aixa shares captivating insights about one of her most recent masterpieces, "The Space Between Breaths, 2023," which also happens to be an artist'…

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Junyi Liu's 'Off The Stage, Unveiled 47:19

9M ago47:19

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Welcome to another captivating episode of 33PA Podcast with your host, Sergio Gomez. In this episode, we dive deep into the mesmerizing world of art as we explore the profound painting titled "Off The Stage, 2023" by our esteemed guest artist, Junyi Liu. Junyi Liu's artistry is a reflection of her life experiences, delving into the realms of trauma…

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Matthew Dean Shaffer: “My approach is to try and be as accurate as possible.“ 52:22

10M ago52:22

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New Haven architectural designer and artist Matthew Dean Shaffer on balancing accuracy with art, taking a break from straight lines to draw birds, software-driven homogeneity in American architecture (“Straight-out-of-Revit, as we say”), why he draws the vegetation last, how anything’s better for the urban fabric than a surface parking lot, and sac…

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Pixels and Art: Painting in the Digital Age with J. Adam McGalliard 43:34

10M ago43:34

43:34

Welcome to 33PA: The Art Insider Podcast! Join your host, Sergio Gomez, as he delves deep into the world of art with renowned Contemporary Realist artist, J. Adam McGalliard. In this episode, Sergio and Adam take you on an artistic journey, dissecting one of Adam's captivating paintings and exploring the fascinating stories, ideas, and techniques t…

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Jamshid Kooros: “These maps are based on walking, walking, walking.” 56:05

10M ago56:05

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Arlington “reformed architect” and pictorial cartographer Jamshid Kooros discusses his 30 years of mapmaking based on photographs, sketching and “walking, walking, walking,” the end of the drop-in pitch, turning three-week hikes into maps of French cities and castles, doing his own paper engineering for a pop-up map of Washington D.C., spending nin…

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David Kulbeth: “It's taken so long to get everything just right because there's no guidebook to this.” 35:53

10M ago35:53

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Stafford cartographer and entrepreneur David Kulbeth on reviving old map aesthetics with his digital-to-copperplate-to-print-to-watercolor technique, the (costly) difference between copperplate etching and engraving, finding a custom papermaker, keeping his art affordable, finding style inspiration in 12 moving boxes of cartography books, and makin…

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Sophie Parr: “I have to mathematically scale it, plan it, sketch it, draw it.” 32:00

10M ago32:00

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Fish Creek artist and gallery owner Sophie Parr on creating more than one hundred 0.5"-to-the-mile maps using aerial imagery and a 0.2mm-tip pen, why she only accepts 2x2" commissions (while working on her own 2x3 ft. map of Chicago), representing a variety of landscapes within the constraints of black ink, when returning a client’s deposit feels s…

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