Art Is King podcast episode 70 I have known Samax for a long time, so long I dont remember not knowing him and his art! Samax Amen is a professional cartoonist, illustrator, painter and indie publisher. Samax is the founder of GhettoManga, a quarterly fan magazine devoted to spreading the gospel of good art, music and vibes. Samax has been busy creating his artists owned comic properties with a bunch of other great artists under the GhostWerks brand and Samax has recently started the Starving Ar...
Jul 28, 2015•1 hr 50 min
Art Is King podcast episode 69 James Eugene is a 20 year art biz veteran and instructor, check out more of his work at www.neoartstyle.com and find him on instagram and twitter under @ArtistJim114 This week we bring James Eugene back to share some insight into what separates commercial vs personal art and how he keeps it together in his career. Remember, that every month Art Is King will be giving away a 1 hour consultation with an art business mentor and a business coach at Azalea Creative in I...
Jul 28, 2015•9 min
Art Is King podcast episode 68 V Kottavei Williams is an artist by trade, an artist by profession and an artist by choice. She’s a teacher of art and an art experimentalist all in one. We had the pleasure of catching up with her in between her world travels and you will enjoy her insight into what makes her experiment with mediums and themes. Find her work on online at http://www.sagebelly.com/ https://twitter.com/Sagebelly http://sagebelly.tumblr.com/ https://instagram.com/kottavei/ @kottavei T...
Jul 20, 2015•50 min
Art Is King podcast episode 67 Please take the time to Download the Art Is King podcast in your favorite platform and listen anytime. We would like to hear your opinions and suggestions so please direct your comments to DTM@ArtIsKing.org the Art Is King podcast is available on: iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-is-king/id626627458?mt=2 Spreaker.com http://www.spreaker.com/show/art_is_king Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/daniel-flores/art-is-king-podcast and artiskinga...
Jul 20, 2015•9 min
Art Is King podcast episode 66 This week’s interview is with Allen Johnston, The Music Specialist, whom shared some advice on financial planning for artists in last weeks art biz podcast. Whether a visual or musical artist, artists need to educate themselves in the art of finances. This time we get to hear about Mr Johnston's 4 decades of experience in the Music Industry as a Record Promoter and Artist Representative. He has traveled extensively over the world making deals with artists, musician...
Jul 15, 2015•1 hr
Art Is King podcast episode 65 I met James Eugene almost 20 years ago roaming the streets of ATL living the Art Life. Since then our art careers have involved local and national brands. James spends his time traveling for art projects and recently we had a chance to catch up and record an artist interview along with a few art biz podcasts. This is the first of the art biz podcast and the subject is a very important step in the artist career: The Artist Statement. Check out more about James Eugen...
Jul 15, 2015•7 min
Art Is King podcast episode 64 This weeks interview is with a talented artist, animator and graphic designer Carrie Hawks. Having worked for Oxygen Media, Wired Magazine and now with Al Jazeera America, Carrie has put in the hours to refine the natural talent that she recognized at an early age. Check out more of Carrie’s work online and check out her upcoming documentary: Black Enuf. https://www.facebook.com/carrie.hawks1 http://www.maroonhorizon.com/ https://vimeo.com/maroonhorizon http://carr...
Jul 07, 2015•46 min
This week we have Allen Johnston, The Music Specialist. Mr Johnston has over 4 decades of experience in the Music Industry as a Record Promoter and Artist Representative. Today’s subject is Financial Planning and Mr Johnston shares some of his experience learned thru the years. Check out more about The Music Specialist at www.Asha.com The Art Is King podcast is made possible by our generous sponsors: The Law offices of Deborah Gonzalez Esquire ( www.dgonzalezesq.com ) VelocityScreenPrint.net Rev...
Jul 07, 2015•11 min
Art Is King podcast episode 62 Yun Bai is a hardcore artist with a big hardcore message. Her art has been published all over the world, she has filled galleries in both coasts and every where in between. Yun Bai is focused on helping the art community thru education and resources. She also participated in last years Art Is King Women in the Arts discussion panel at Emory University. Find out more about Yun Bai, her art and her mission on the interwebz. https://www.facebook.com/YUNBAIart.design h...
Jun 29, 2015•1 hr 33 min
Art Is King podcast episode 61 In this special edition of the Art Is King podcast we feature hands on advice on the business of art by world renowned artist and Art Beats + Lyrics curator Dubelyoo. Dubelyoo’s art business experience stretches across 20 years of art projects for Nike, Apple, Sprite, Converse, Pepsi and Jack Daniels. This is Part 3 of the Artist Sponsorships talk Dubelyoo shared at General Assembly. Needles to say, get ready for some knowledge nuggets to add to your professional a...
Jun 29, 2015•22 min
Art Is King podcast episode 60 This week we interview an artist I have only known thru social media, never in person. I first met Mike Lagocki on MySpace, if you are old enough to remember the gif-riddled inter web, then you know that at one time MySpace was on! I don't remember if Mike found me or I found him but what I do remember is that we both liked to draw gorillas and we eventually collaborated on a gorilla drawing. Mike has a long history in the arts, comics, the art community and lookin...
Jun 23, 2015•41 min
Art Is King podcast episode 59 My Animation Life part 2 This week we have the animation business advice of Allyssa RocketPower Lewis. Allyssa Lewis is an animator with Floyd County productions, producers of Archer on FX Channel. She has years of mentoring experience and producing animation events with ASIFA in Atlanta. Allyssa has launched MyAnimationLife.com and its a real live and online resource for animators looking for jobs and a resource for animation houses to find artists. Check out the ...
Jun 20, 2015•20 min
Art Is King podcast episode 58 Dawud Anyabwile, creator and artist of Brotherman Comics This week we feature the Artist Interview with Dawud Anyabwile and let me warn you, the interview is long but never boring! We get an inside look at Dawud’s upbringing, his taste of the art life at a young age and the Family that spawned the Brotherman Comics franchise way back in the early ‘90s. Now with the the release of “The cold hard cases of Duke Denim” book series drawing the attention back to Guy A Si...
Jun 15, 2015•2 hr 13 min
Art Is King podcast episode 57 This is a special edition of the Art Is King podcast. Once a week we will feature hands on art business advice from an art professional. A few weeks ago we heard from the Artist, Curator, Dubelyoo as he shared tips on Artist Sponsorships. That was part one. Welcome to part 2. Dubelyoo is a renowned painter and designer known for his depictions of urban life and hip-hop culture. Dubelyoo is also a co-founder of the nationally acclaimed Art, Beats + Lyrics. Dubelyoo ...
Jun 12, 2015•17 min
This week we feature the Artist Interview with Becky Russell, aka BExclusives Becky shared her art life story and business lessons that every artists looking for a professional art career should take note of. We also heard about her community supporting art initiatives including the Neighborhood Heroes and others she has planned to launch soon. Becky is a strong supporter of the art community and the artists out there looking to make art their main career. Check out her work on the web and the s...
Jun 08, 2015•44 min
Art Is King podcast episode 55 This is a special edition of the Art Is King podcast. Once a week we will feature hands on art business advice from an art professional. Two weeks ago we heard from the Artist, Curator, Dubelyoo as he shared tips on Artist Sponsorships. That was part one. Part two will continue next week. This week we have the advice of Allyssa RocketPower Lewis and she shares Art Business advice for Animators and any studio bound artist. Allyssa Lewis is an animator with Floyd Cou...
Jun 05, 2015•34 min
Art Is King podcast episode 54 This week’s Artist interview comes all the way from Toledo Ohio, Muralist, Artist, Graff Writer Havek IC aka Chad Watt is an accomplished artist. I’ve seen his black books, I’ve seen him in action on a mural and I’ve seen him bless our wall with his skills. Havek IC has been published in the US and Europe and is on a mission to color the world. We caught him for a phone interview in between banging out murals across the SouthEastern USA. Look for more on Havek IC o...
Jun 01, 2015•34 min
Art Is King podcast episode 53 Sponsorships for Art Projects pt 1 This podcast marks the beginning of our second year. Up to date, we have published 52 podcasts, once a week for one whole year. Week in and week out we have spoken with 52 artists, entrepreneurs, artrepreneurs and professional artists as they have shared their art path story with us. The Art is King mission is to inspire and empower other artists to take their talent to the next level. Whether in galleries, private collections or ...
May 26, 2015•24 min
Corey J Oates is a multidisciplinary artist working on canvas, paper and skin. He does live art at Hip Hop shows and gives back to the community with his wife and the Umbrella Project. Corey is focused on developing the portfolio and branding to get CoreyOGraffi in everyone’s home, from apparel, to fine art and ink in the skin. Corey is living the Art Life every day. Check out his work online and social media under CoreyOGraffi https://www.facebook.com/oatescorey https://instagram.com/coreyograf...
May 19, 2015•33 min
Samara Barks is a 3D artist and illustrator working in Houston. We had the pleasure of visiting in April and got a chance to sit down with Samara as she shared some of her experiences as an artist. From Detroit to Pittsburgh and now Houston. Check out Samara's portfolio at her website and visit her Society6.com/MixedHues and connect with this amazing artist. http://www.samarabarks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarabarks/ 3dartist@samarabarks.com Please take a moment to find Art Is King and ...
May 12, 2015•31 min
Art Is King Podcast episode 50 hosted by DTM of DeltaTangoMike.com http://bit.ly/AIKblog50 Craig C Tha Artist has been making waves in the art world from Houston Texas to London England. We first heard about his skills when he sent in some art for Atlanta’s Mano A Mano Art Shows a few years ago. Last month we were hanging out in Houston checking out the art scene and Tha Artist gave us a tour of the art community including the local Museums and the weekly drawing session: Skessions. We sat outsi...
May 05, 2015•30 min
Art Is King podcast Episode 49 Atlanta has lots of Art Talent. Lots. And if you don’t know about Kamikaze Animated, then you are really missing out on one of the best writing and cleanest artwork webcomic that is gearing up to blow up. Homegrown. Straight out of ATL. Now you know. Kamikaze is an animated sci-fi drama & comic set in a desolate world where food is more precious than gold. In a post-apocalyptic future where feudal corporate houses hoard food and basic resources, a young freerun...
Apr 27, 2015•1 hr 47 min
Art Is King podcast episode 48 This week we interview the wordsmith: Shannon Barbour. A quick search on google will yield a long list of Shannon’s writings from Hip Hop on the national stage to articles on the local ATL Arts Community. Shannon has a way with words that started way back. How far back? Lets listen to the interview! Shannon Barbour Article Links http://clatl.com/atlanta/ArticleArchives?author=1699889 http://rap.about.com/od/articles/a/ShannonBarbour.htm http://www.examiner.com/hiph...
Apr 20, 2015•1 hr 20 min
Welcome to another episode of the Art Is King Podcast I am your host DTM of Delta Tango Mike.com and this is the Art Is King podcast episode 47 Joseph R Wheeler III Artist, Fan, Producer, Promoter and Keeper of the Flame that fuels the passion for Art, Comics and the fusion of the African Diaspora. Joseph R Wheeler the third, or as I like to call him, El Tercero Born and raised in ATL, I first met El Tercero early 2002 when he was selling The Nao’s ashcan comic book: Brutha Yamz. That comic book...
Apr 15, 2015•1 hr 32 min
Art Is King Podcast 46 - Lord Yatta I have officially known Lord Yatta for 20 years. I first met him in the basement of a house in Oakhurst in Decatur where he was doing tattoos with SuperMan. If you know anything about the history of Tattoos in Atlanta, then you will know about SuperMan, his start at West End Tattoo with Julia Alfonso and his eventual spinoff in Decatur GA. It was at that time that I came across SuperMan and Lord Yatta. The year was 1995. Two years later Lord Yatta and I along ...
Apr 06, 2015•24 min
This is the Art Is King podcast episode 45 I have seen the art of Jamaal Barber for years in the ATL Art scene, including our own Mano A Mano Art Shows by Art Is King. We had a chance to interview Jamaal and discuss some of his themes running thru his art, his motivation and his story. Catch up with Jamaal Barber and support his art by visiting http://jbarberstudio.com/ https://instagram.com/jbarberstudio/ https://www.facebook.com/jbarberstudio https://twitter.com/JBarberStudio and contact Jamaa...
Mar 30, 2015•33 min
I first met Richard Santiago II ten years ago as we were both working with Marco Blue Johnson of Marcos Pita. If you know anything about ATL, then you will have had a Pita at one of Marcos many locations through the years. I was building Marcos Pita’s website and Richard was working on an illustration for the websites front page. By then I had seen Richard’s amazing Lettuce Head painting and other Pencil and Acrylic Art hanging in the Pita shop. Im forever a fan of Richard’s artwork and he’s the...
Mar 24, 2015•1 hr
Art Is King Podcast Interview 43 I came across Phoe-nix Nebula thru the Mano A Mano Art Shows we produce and his artwork always stands out. We had a chance to catch up with Phoe-Nix Nebula and hear about art, his beginnings and his future plans. Please check him out online at https://twitter.com/PharaohAhmose https://instagram.com/phoenix.nebula.9/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-Individuals-ink/171797362850000 http://pharaoh999-4.wix.com/uniqueindividuals-ink http://uniqueindividualsink.b...
Mar 16, 2015•38 min
In this episode of the Art Is King podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing David DoodleSlice Cohen. I first met Doodleslice at Hodgepodge Coffeehouse during his 1000 drawings art exhibit. He literally filled the walls of the gallery with index cards full of drawings. One Thousand of them. We spent our time talking about his story, the life of the artist and the some tips for artist to make it in the art industry. Catch up with him online at all the social medias under @DoodleSlice and check o...
Mar 10, 2015•55 min
In this episode of the Art Is King podcast, we sit down with Marco Noise, aka Marco DeMarco, aka Visual Noise. No matter what you call him, his skills behind the lens are undeniable to the point he has since opened a photography and design studio in ATL since the Art Is King artist interview. Marco Noise also designs branding for business and he answered the call for logo designs for Art Is King. We received many submissions, and even I had a logo in mind but Marco’s logo was elegant, clean and ...
Mar 03, 2015•28 min
