The Art and Life Podcast

In this episode I interview Signe and Paul.  Signe and Paul are based in San Diego.  Signe and Paul are budding Muralists, creative artists, spray paint aficionados, and the official muralists of the San Diego Padres.  In this episode we talk about their meteoric growth path, turning struggle into triumph, cultural heritage and art, and so much more. You can follow Signe and Paul on...

In this episode I interview Ao Anderson.  Ao is based in Blackhawk, Colorado.  Ao is a musician, a music producer, a unique creative, and a long time friend.  In this episode we talk about Ao’s music, his process, his perspectives, and much more. You can find Ao’s music on all the streaming platforms under Crashing Hotels, or to see what he’s eating that day on Instagram, @crashingh...

In this episode I interview Sergio Guitierrez.  Sergio is based in San Diego, California.  Sergio is a painter and a musician, a performing artist in the full sense of the term, an athlete, and my first return guest from Season 1.  In this episode we talk about the evolution of his artwork through a challenging year, finding one’s artistic path, personal motivations, and more. You c...

In this episode I interview Ian McKesson.  Ian is based in Fallbrook, California.  Ian is a Barber/Stylist, an artist, an athlete, and a family man.  In this episode we talk about art across disciplines, finding new opportunities within challenges, looking forward to more art in the future, and more. You can follow Ian on Instagram @ianmckesson, and on his website at maryjanesalon.c...

In this episode I interview Markus Manner.  Mark is based in Stockholm, Sweden.  Markus is a Musician, a multifaceted creative, and a family man.  In this episode we talk about a life of music, the process of learning and growing in and through art, vikings, and much more. You can follow Markus on all the music streaming sites at Markus Manner, and Obsession Session.

In this episode I interview Chris Fornataro.  Chris is based in Sarasota, Florida.  Chris is a painter, a paint coach, and an athlete.  In this episode we talk about the art of teaching people how to paint, Chris’s evolution as an artist, we trade portrait artist’s notes, and much more. You can connect with Chris on Youtube, at Paint Coach Instagram @forza47, or on his website at pa...

In this episode I interview Justin Ackerman.  Justin is based in Los Angeles, California.  Justin is an architect, has a background in Landscape Architecture, is an avid cyclist and skier, and is one one of my best friends from college at Colorado State University.  In this episode we talk about perspectives on design and how it affects individuals within that system, perspectives o...

In this episode I interview Luke Mitrani.  Luke is based in Burlington, Vermont.  Luke is a musician, a former pro snowboarder, and the definition of a free spirit.  In this episode we talk about his transition from snowboarding to music, being in the creative flow, and the nature of reality itself. You can follow Luke @lukemitrani on Instagram, on Spotify, and on his website at luk...

In this episode I interview Vladimir Kush.  Vladimir is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Vladimir is an internationally acclaimed visual artist, with galleries in Laguna Beach, CA, Maui, HI, Las Vegas, NV, and soon Miami, FL.  In this episode we talk about his style - Metaphorical Realism, his perspectives on art and the art world, and ways that the art world has been influenced to crea...

In this episode I interview Makeda Makossa.  Makeda is based in San Diego, California.  Makeda is a magical human being.  She was a DJ on San Diego’s 91X for years, she founded the World Beat Center at San Diego’s Balboa Park, she started San Diego’s first vegan restaurant and was nominated as one of San Diego’s Community Stars by Estrella Jalisco.  In this episode we talk abou...

In this episode I interview Dave Kemp.  Dave is based in San Diego, California, but floats Worldwide.  Dave is Music Producer, a Multi Faceted Teacher, and an Entrepreneur.  In this episode we talk about music production, musical inspirations, the art of music, and Dave’s philosophies on music and life. You can follow Dave @dtomusic on Instagram, and on his websites at dtomusic.com,...

For the Season Finale, I'm getting ran through the Art & Life interview process.  This podcast transmission has been broken up into two parts. In this episode Ben Morse (From Episode 19) interviews me.  In this episode all rules and regulations are thrown by the wayside and we just talk like the friends we are. Me personally, I’m an artist, a podcaster and a human being.  In thi...

For the Season Finale, I'm getting ran through the Art & Life interview process.  This podcast transmission has been broken up into two parts. In this episode Ben Morse (From Episode 19) interviews me. Me personally, I’m an artist, a podcaster and a human being.  In this episode Ben and I talk about my progression through my artistic journey, being an entrepreneur in the arts, and th...

In this episode I interview Jason Rhee.  Jason is an Event Producer and an Entrepreneur.  In this episode we talk about the effects of the pandemic on the Wedding and Events industry, Jason’s interpersonal challenges and growth through it all, and his pivot into a new world on into the future. You can follow Jason @jasonroars on Instagram, and on his website at rheefined.com.

In this episode I interview Jess Gumkowski.  Jess is a Yogi, a Triathlete, a Yoga Teacher, a  Triathlete Coach, and she’s got two podcasts.  In this episode we talk about her path across the country, back, and then back again even further.. the mental, spiritual sides, and self mastery sides of endurance sports, and Jess’ two podcasts including her recent creation, the “Awakened Ath...

In this episode I interview Caitlin Parsons.  Caitlin is a Yogi, a certified Yoga Therapist, and a Women’s Empowerment Coach.  In this episode we talk about her path of personal growth through yoga, the challenges and transcendence of being a people pleaser, and guiding women’s empowerment work. You can follow Cailtin @_caitlinparsons on Instagram.

In this episode I interview James Andre.  James is a professional artist (although he doesn’t subscribe to that label).  In this episode we talk about the progression of life toward a life of painting, the art of his lucid process, and the philosophy beneath his art and life.  James was broadcasting from his mountain hideaway in the high country of Colorado, so the interview cut out...

In this episode I interview Bucky Lasek.  Bucky is a Professional Skateboarder (10 X Games Gold Medals, 8 Silver, and 2 Bronze!!!!!), and a former Subaru RallyCross driver.  In this episode we talk about the art of skateboarding, the crossover into RallyCross racing, and the philosophical values and ethics of extreme sports. You can follow Bucky @buckylasek on Instagram, Facebook and be...

In this episode I interview Jim Mitchell and Mark Zanetti.  Jim is a restaurateur, an outdoor adventurer and one of my uncles.  Mark Zanetti is an entrepreneur, an avid water sportsman and another one of my uncles.  In this episode we talk from the island of Oahu, Hawaii while on a surf trip together.  We talk about the art of living life well, the concept of consistent growth...

In this episode I interview Megan Sweeney.  Megan is an entrepreneur, an American living life in Italy, a practitioner of Flow, and a long time friend of mine.  In this episode we talk about the art of living life happily, the brainwave frequencies we can all tap into, and the philosophy of personal growth. You can find and connect with Megan on Instagram @thehappiestmegsweeney, and on F...

In this episode I interview Charles Clay.  Charles is a health and wellness coach living and working out of Austin, TX.  In this episode we talk about the art of personal growth and development, emotional intelligence, and the true meaning of Vacation Vibration. You can find and connect with Charles on Instagram @charlesclay.coach, and on Facebook @charlesclay. Also, Charles is currently...

No 42. Skies of Creativity with Andrew “Sully” Sullivan: The Art of the Helicopter Pilot/Mechanic, The Zen of High Intensity Rescue, and the Philosophy of Personal Evolution. In this episode I interview Andrew “Sully” Sullivan.  Sully is a helicopter crew chief and flight mechanic in the United States Coast Guard.  In this episode we talk about the art of being both a pilot and mechanic...

In this episode I interview Anna Parker.  Anna is a muralist, painter, and my mural mentor.  In this episode we talk about the art of murals, the need for business understanding for an artist, and the philosophy of art being therapy and expression for both the artist and the viewer. You can find and connect with Anna on Instagram @sweet_tea_murals. In the episode I mention a theory about...

In this episode I interview Chris McDonald.  Chris is the Executive Chef at my uncle’s restaurant The Cowfish, a family man, and a 9 year recovering alcoholic.  In this episode we talk about the art of running a high end restaurant kitchen, Chris’ growth and change through the challenge of recovering from alcoholism, and his perspectives on food and cooking at large. You can find and con...

In this episode I interview Dan Howe.  Dan is a teacher, a business manager, and an adventurer.  In this episode we talk about the art of creating a lifestyle where travel is baked in, the evolution of his professional life, and the philosophy of saying yes to adventure.. You can find and connect with Dan @howeslife81 on Instagram.