Creative Community Podcast

Our favorite Christmas movie happens to be the best (in our humble opinion) rendition of A Christmas Carol! Perhaps you have seen this charming retelling of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas story. If you haven't, we highly recommend tracking it down! Take a few minutes this holiday weekend to join us as we talk about little-known facts and consider what Mr. Dickens himself might have thou...

Armand Serrano stopped by to talk with David and Mark about his favorite film projects, which art medium is his favorite to use when creating a new project, and the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the current generation of artists. Connect with Armand! www.instagram.com/armand_serrano/ www.armandserrano.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube! youtu.be/mUfg7obxHYs This episode originally aired on...

Joe Hox generously shared from his heart about his path to becoming a full-time illustrator and how he overcame a debilitating illness and faced the idea that he may never create again with hope and courage. Watch this episode on YouTube:  youtu.be/Oo12AnNbmvI This episode originally aired on January 13, 2023.

Joe Sutphin is an incredible and gifted illustrator and artist. His hand-crafted style was a perfect fit for the latest edition of Little Pilgrim's Progress. Joe joined David and Mark on the latest episode of the Creative Community Podcast to tell a few stories from his latest published piece, as well as talk about his upcoming work on the Watership Down graphic novel! Connect with Joe: www.in...

How many story fragments do you have recorded? Floating around in your brain? Scribbled in the back of a homework notebook? In today's episode of the Creative Community Podcast, David and Mark dig out some of their own half-baked story ideas to see if there's any gold to be found! Watch this episode on YouTube:  youtu.be/8IJchm7LTYo This episode originally aired on February 11, 2022

Stephanie Thomson is an award-winning fine artist and accomplished professional in the fine art community. David and Mark pick her brain about her unique approach to her art education along with her fresh approach to being involved in the artistic community. Stephanie also shares how her love of falconry motivates and inspires her paintings. We know you will be encouraged by what she has to say! C...

During our conversation with filmmaker Andrew Hyatt, he mentions the idea that "Christian movies" should leave the audience with a decision to make at the end of the film. In this episode of the Creative Community Podcast, David and Mark talk with Andrew specifically about his film "Paul, Apostle of Christ," and the interesting decisions Andrew made when writing the script for...

Del and Dana Thompson are gifted illustrators, talented creatives, imaginative visual storytellers, and best of all, brothers! David and Mark took this episode of the Creative Community Podcast to have a special conversation with another set of creative brothers. Del and Dana have worked for many years illustrating and designing for Patch the Pirate and Majesty Music. Most of this week's conve...

Adam Clague joins us this week to talk about his early art influences as a child and the habits he developed as a young person that shaped him into the artist he is today. Adam also shares his favorite comic book series and how imitating the drawing styles of those famous artists helped him learn valuable art skills in his teen years. Connect with Adam! www.instagram.com/clague_fine_art/ claguefin...

Hoodwinked! is one of the most successful independent 3D-animated films of all time, and it's also one of David's favorite animated movies! Join Mark and David as they discuss the facts, feelings, and fun of Kanbar Entertainment's first feature length venture. This episode originally aired on November 16, 2018.

Zach Franzen joined the Creative Community Podcast this week and shares his story of going from an out-of-work actor to an in-demand marketing guru. Zach also talks about the importance of a liberal arts education and how taking risks in which art styles are used in advertising can lead to satisfying results. Watch this episode on YouTube:  youtu.be/7GhlKCcEE78 This episode originally aired on Aug...

Jamieson Jekel stopped by for a great conversation with Mark about illustration, storytelling, and art instruction. Jamieson's insights are invaluable as he shares his unexpected journey into illustration, as well as his essential first step when starting every art piece. Watch this conversation on YouTube:  youtu.be/jtmHZ6QVAAg This episode originally aired on June 3, 2022.

Andy Gullahorn talks about how he gets out of the largest songwriting slump of his life, as well as tells the fascinating story of how he got started writing songs in the first place! Watch this episode on YouTube:  youtu.be/uCxgQMjKvWI This episode originally aired on October 21, 2022.

John Pomeroy is an animation veteran with several stints at Disney under his belt. David and Mark chat with him about how he got his first job at Disney while studying to be an artist, which project vaulted him into the Disney animation ranks, and how he finds that work/life balance that every artist so desperately craves. We know you will be blessed by his story! Connect with John! www.instagram....

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Destination Arete! This week David and Mark take a look at the history of the Nativity Scene, the symbolism of the Nativity Scene in art, and the importance of the Nativity Scene in today's society. Watch this episode:  youtu.be/K6Ui4wzipBA This episode originally aired Dec, 25, 2020.

TJ Cunningham joins the podcast this week to talk about his journey in the fine art world. TJ's story about his transition from portrait painter to landscape artist is a fascinating one. David and Mark were blessed to hear TJ's passion for creating art that is true and his desire to see his paintings bring joy to those who receive them. Connect with TJ: www.instagram.com/tj.cunningham/ www...

Ahoy mates! Climb aboard as David and Mark discuss the swashbuckling sailor of the family-friendly seas! Captain Patch is a big part of many childhoods and the guys take some time to break down why the Jolly Roger has sailed true for so many years. Note: we mistakenly say that "138" is the number of songs written by Patch. The real number is over 900. Enjoy this "season 1" epis...