[Thought Leadership] Epic Journey of Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa

Pixel Retentive Podcast

Carl Cleanthes is a lifelong artist and an entrepreneur, founding his creative studio, Epic Made, in 2006. With over 15 years of experience in animation, illustration, and design, the studio has worked with beloved brands such as SYFY, Nickelodeon, USA Network, WWE, TNT, and many more. In addition to his work with Epic Made, he volunteers for the Hampton Roads Chapter of AIGA and is the current sitting President.

Ross Ciuppa is a digital painter, 3D animator, and modeler. As the Creative Director at Epic Made, he is responsible for leading the studio's creative vision and ensuring the quality of its output. With a background in sales and the arts, including set design and direction for short films, Ross brings a unique perspective to his role at Epic Made.

In this episode…

Epic Made is an established digital art and animation studio that has worked with beloved brands like Nickelodeon, TNT, WWE, and more for over 15 years. This studio has grown and is taking things to the next level with an exciting new venture — a podcast.

Carl Cleanthes is the Founder of Epic Made, and Ross Ciuppa is its Creative Director. Together, they are looking to interview some of the brightest figures in the entertainment and art communities. Before they learn about the journeys of others, this is their story.

In this debut episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa are interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25. They walk through the origins of Epic Made, their careers as artists, and how they approach their projects. The two also touch on confidence in the art community and why it matters for your artists. Get ready to join the journey of Epic Made's visionary leaders and discover the stories that inspired their rise to the top.