The Little Art Studio

Welcome to Harold's Studio! In this episode (Filmed at The Bridge Miami), we discuss his career as a guitarist from his start playing with grandma, to formal training at Berkley, and his experience as a gigging artist from LA to Miami. I have seen Harold play for a few years now and it was cool to sit down and pick his brain over his process and future plans as an artist. Enjoy! Make sure you...

Welcome to Blake's Studio! AKA the Renaissance Theater in Orlando, Florida. In this episode we discuss what its really like to be a full time theater performer, taking a project off Broadway, the ever changing personalities and rolls Blake gets to experience in the calendar year, working with your partner and more!   Trigger warning we did discuss briefly eating disorders in relation to perso...

Welcome to Mateo’s studio! In this episode we talk about the world of fine art photography, being perceived in portraits, self portrait work, holding on to life experiences through your hair and physical personas, and more. Mateo and I always end up getting a little existential, and this conversation is no different. I hope you enjoy!  Make sure to follow Mateo on socials: @mateo.seza  Follow the...

Welcome to Dani's Studio! In this episode we chat about her incredible swimwear brand called FYI, the ins and outs of creating sustainable lingerie and swimwear, the details behind campaign shoots and branding and the overall process of creating fashion. We also chat about her impressive history at Savage X Fenty, how that influenced her moving into designing her own work, ins and outs of the...

Welcome to Deb's Studio! In this episode we chat about Deb's beautiful space where she hosts all kinds of pottery events for the community. She is a brilliant teacher of her craft and has a mentality of constant expansion and manifestation. We also chat about her upbringing in a religious household and how that has impacted her mentality with her work, curating a safe queer space for art...

Welcome to Uncle Scotchy's studio. Otherwise known as Eric Garcia, he has been a legend in the Miami music scene since the 90's. As front man of the blues fusion band named Juke, he gives us an inside look into the ever changing music scene in Miami, what its like to play one man acts, changing times and more. He also gives us insight to his project "The Blues Opera" what it wa...

Welcome to Alexa's studio! In this episode we deep dive Alexa's most recent nomadic journey where she spends a month here, a month there, and discuss the impact this journey has had on her as a musician. We also chat on what it takes to get booked as a musician in Miami, the culture in her industry, and demanding better as an artist.  Make sure to follow Alexa on IG: @alexalashmusic  You...

Welcome to Victor's Studio! In this episode we chat about photography and videography and the many ways the industry is changing. Utilizing AI to your benefit, the struggle of not being valued as a content creator, how social media has changed the name of our industry and more.  Oh....... make sure to stick around for the tragic tale of one of Victor's drones as well.....  To follow Vict...

Welcome to Quiana's studio! In this episode we talk about the production process of making a record, being multi-faceted as a musician, how more girls should be inspired to play rock and roll, and much more. Since filming this episode I have become close friends with Quiana and witnessed the many levels of her skill across a few fields. Definitely check out her work, stream/download/and share...

Welcome to Gabo's Studio! Gabo Rio is a producer and DJ born in Nicaragua but currently based in Miami. We discuss the background of music production, process, making money, creating a label, internationally bookings, influence of Central America, distributions and more. I knew literally nothing about this world of of electronic and house music so this was a cool deep dive for me.  Make sure...

Welcome to Brittany Brave's studio (aka my living room).  In this weeks episode we chat about the stand up comedy scene in Miami, changing demographics among audience in different cities, women's rights, being an angry feminist, bombing on stage, and demanding proper pay as a woman in the performance realm, relationship ridiculousness and more.  Check Brittany out on instagram: @brittany...

Welcome to Jax Fantastic’s studio! On this episode we discuss all things strip, burlesque, pole, gogo-ing and more. This realm of performance art is not for the weak, join us as we chat about the ins and outs of this industry, crazy experiences in the club, online performance work through covid, moving out of the “traditional genres” of dance into stripping, family and relationship dynamics surrou...

Welcome to Martha’s Studio! In this episode we discuss Martha’s many mediums of visual art and concept based work. Originally born in Colombia, Martha now resides in a small fairy tale looking town called Marshal in North Carolina. We discuss living in multiple places that are all vastly different, the role it plays intuitively in artwork, projects in these locations etc. A lot of Martha’s work is...

Welcome to Taylor's Studio! In this episode we chat about the formation of Taylor's band 'The Outsiders', gig life in Miami as a rock and roll artist, longevity of lyrics and performing through old age, iconic venues closing and the transition of live music since Covid.  Taylor has been a friend of mine in Miami since he originally hired me to photograph his proposal. I hope yo...

Welcome to Christian’s studio! In this episode we discuss Christians journey from musician to audio engineering to now one of the most successful wedding photographers I know. We also discuss the balance of family and owning a business with a partner, as well as juggling dad life and a busy schedule as a photographer in Miami. Of course we chat about Leica and how a camera can assist in dictating...

Welcome to Ganymede's studio! In this weeks episode we chat about all things drag, New Media, marketing and branding yourself as a persona, relationship dynamics as a queen,  generational divides in the drag industry and more.  Ganymede's Instagram: @Ganym3d3 Follow the podcast in instagram: @littleartstudio.podcast Follow your host: @ashlynmckibben If you would like to watch the video v...

Welcome to Erik's studio! This week on the Little Art Studio Podcast I sat down with Erik and discussed career transitions as a fine artist out of commercial work, exhibition work and book making, not being on social media as a creative in todays age, and the definition of success as an artist.  Erik's website: https://www.erikmace.com/ Follow the podcast in instagram: @littleartstudio.p...

Welcome to Julia's studio! In this episode we chat about musical influence, the recording process, making music during covid, the balance of motherhood and career, navigating the streaming world as a musician and more. I know basically nothing about music production and the process so hearing Julia's experience in producing her record was fascinating. I hope you take something away from...

Welcome to Starr's Studio, in this episode we discuss photography for social change, ethical portrait photography, curating group exhibitions, queer joy and more. Starr has had such an impact on my life as an artist since I've known her and hearing her speak on the work she is doing and her stance on social work is so gratifying. I hope you learn and take things from this episode!  To se...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Little Art Studio Podcast. This solo chit chat is about what is to come in the future with this project. I will be sitting down and holding conversations with all kinds artists about anything and everything relating to their careers, how they got started in their crafts, work life balance, family and relationship dynamics with what they do, industry talk, future goal...