Brushes and Keys

Is envy a normal human instinct, or a character flaw? Are jealousy and envy the same thing? Angela and Austin trade thoughts surrounding personal and professional issues that involve these feelings. Album of the day: Thriller, Michael Jackson Mentioned: Assassins Creed Syndicate https://open.spotify.com/album/04djbQW5lHF6ZMcZQs0jBf?si=8vgOA6xBQXeO6raKOs8uKQ Assassins Creed Odyssey https://open.spo...

Who do we create for? Does the viewer have the power to change the artist's work? Austin and Angela discuss the difference between creating for exposure and doing it for pleasure. To spice things up a little bit, Austin answers some interesting questions in our first “Would You Rather” game! Mentioned: Sonja Eisenberg http://www.sonjaeisenberg.net 10th anniversary Journey album https://austinwinto...

Is Quitting the same as Failing? Austin and Angela analyze the line in between failing and acknowledging that something isn’t destined for us. Also a happy winner gets the first exclusive Brushes & Keys microphone thanks to Earthworks Audio! Album of the day: Let it Be, The Beatles Mentioned: Tribute to Mike Lang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uULf9kvQxJI Jennette McCurdy’s Book https://tinyu...

Angela and Austin discuss the chemistry of creative relationships and inspiring partnerships. In addition to many tangents along those lines, they also do their first reader Q&A. Album of the day: Duets, Frank Sinatra Mentioned: I-no photoshoot https://www.instagram.com/p/CSmj4MdFKif/ Addams Family photoshoot https://www.instagram.com/p/CVvllVevWzN/ Alive Alf website http://alivealfphotography...

Do you consider yourself a workaholic? How long has it been since you took time for yourself? Austin, Angela and their inseparable companion Canvas travel to Big Bear, California in order to give their brain a break, while discussing the significance of stopping work for a bit and just existing. Album of the day: Sitting in the Fire, Troy Baker Mentioned: PAX Concert: Austin Wintory and Supergiant...

Being perfect, or good enough. Where do we draw the line? Is perfection reachable, or even a healthy goal? On Pet Peeves and Delights Austin revels in the power of the James Webb Space Telescope and the universe itself. Mentioned: Grace by Paul Solet - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220213/ Dialogos (Painting and Music Improv) - https://www.angela-bermudez.com/bafta-conversations Neal Acree's Velve...

Austin and Angela discuss their preferred damnation while analyzing the different types and descriptions of hell in art and music. Album of the Day: Mick Gordon's Doom 2016 Mentioned: Hieronymus Bosch Garden of Earthly Delights - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights Butt Song From Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp0g115yf8Q Verdi’s Requiem - https://www.youtube.com/w...

In a failed attempt at making this a cute and chill episode, Austin and Angela share stories about their pets and discuss the different depictions of animals through the History of Art. On Pet Peeves and Delights Angela express her feelings towards certain pet owners. Album of the day: Animals, Pink Floyd Mentioned:  Wrong Historical Depictions of Animals https://www.ranker.com/list/inaccurat...

Digital or Traditional? Which one is the real deal? Austin and Angela dive into the conflict in between these two and explore how they even might define the artists today. On Pet Peeves and Delights Austin decides to talk about curiosity and how the lack of it can even put into question to call oneself an artist. Album of the day: Ok Computer, Radiohead ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Brushes and Keys: in...

Meet Artist Angela Bermudez and Composer Austin Wintory on this little introduction and check what they're up to!  Brushes and Keys: instagram.com/BrushesAndKeys twitter.com/BrushesAndKeys Austin Wintory: instagram.com/a.wintory twitter.com/awintory Angela Bermudez: instagram.com/angelabermudeza twitter.com/angelabermudeza Canvas Bermintory: instagram.com/canvasbermintory Email us at brushesa...