Are You an Artist? with Grace Kelly

In episode 7 of “Are You an Artist?” Alex tells us all about his path to becoming a metalsmith. A natural storyteller, he describes his reasons for creating, his connection with metals, and even his relationship with dreams and music, all in a way that is profoundly elegant in its practicality. The straightforward simplicity of his stories adds a depth that speaks for itself. You can find Alex on...

In episode 6 of “Are You an Artist?” I have an esoteric conversation with Elyza Reguero, aka Buglvr300, about her intimate and inherent relationship with art and music. We talk about the inspiration she draws from dreams and visions, her philosophies and proaction on internet authenticity, and the way she creates as a necessary method to understand the symbolic places she goes in her mind. “The he...

In episode 5 of “Are You an Artist?” I get a chance to sit down with the incredibly well-spoken and talented Jupiter. Throughout our conversation we discuss a litany of topics surrounding artistry, including but not limited to; -The journey of making a name for yourself when starting from absolute zero, why it can be a struggle to even see that as a possibility, and how eye-opening it can be to ge...

In episode 4 of “Are You an Artist?” I talk with Dani, who considers themself an artist through-and-through, regardless of whether or not they’re creating what they want to create. Dani has a way of making everyone feel loved; the way that they share their story and perspective just exudes themes of radical peace and self-acceptance. They joyfully and genuinely share their thought process as we ex...

“Metal music makes me feel like the second heaviest thing in the room.” In episode 3 of “Are You an Artist?” I talk with Matty Taylor about their evolution from photographer, to writer, to metal frontman, from the Eastern UP, to Ann Arbor, to Ypsilanti. Matty summarizes their philosophy on art simply and potently; “If you’re honest with the state of things, if your art reflects the times, I feel l...

“If we’re not having fun, we’re not learning; and if we’re not learning, what are we doing?” In episode 2 of “Are You an Artist?” I talk with the amazingly intelligent and compassionate Jax Stroh. Jaxie is an expert at integrating art, music, work, and play all together and into the sensory experience that is life. We discuss the evolution of her identity as an artist and musician, her intuitive a...

In this debut episode of Grace Kelly’s series “Are You an Artist?” two besties reunite to discuss the whys whats and hows of Makailah Rock’s journey through creative expression, taking a deep dive into several of her best works. From psych ward to CCS (College for Creative Studies), Makailah Rock continues to write her own story as an artist, full of plot twists and perseverance. Here, we meet her...