Vertex Podcast

In this episode we got the pleasure of talking to epic fantasy author K.R. House! The creative mastermind behind the Unmarked Series. In this conversation we get to learn more about author House herself, and her journey and process with writing book 1, the Call of Wind. She also gives us many keys we can use to build our own fantasy worlds! This episode is for people who want to learn more about T...

In this episode we explore the story of Lawrence Castro. Born and raised in Hawaii, Lawrence's interests and influences take him from painting graffiti in tunnels on the island, to graphic design in Long Beach, to Nail artistry in Austin Texas. Learn with us how he handles his tenacious creative spirit, and whispers of doubt and imposter syndrome along the way. Hopefully his story can help and enc...

In this episode we get into the story and art of mixed media artist Gian Galang. From early inspirations like Ninja Turtles and Bruce Lee, He takes up both martial and visual arts and shows us how he developed a unique harmony between the two. Hope yall enjoy this episode! Gian's Website: https://giangalang.com/ Gian's Insta: @ giangalang Watch us live on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/theyoyocam Insta: @y...

Welcome back everyone ! We've got our first episode back from our Holiday break, I hope everyone got to end and start their year in a way that was enjoyable and meaningful to them. Breaking in 2026 with our interview with Jack Soren @jacksorenhi . Born and raised Hawaiian Muralist and Designer, he shares with us his story and many many gems on using your own uniqueness as a spearhead to forming yo...

In this episode we speak to Calvin Finklea about his expertise in graphic design and rollerskating! Listen to how he goes from accidentally kicking holes in the wall at the rink to skating with Usher for music videos! Hope yall enjoy this one! Calvin Finklea is a Photographer/Graphic Designer based in New York City by way of Atlanta, GA. Calvin specializes in Graphic Design and Photography, and of...

In this episode we dive into the story of Artist and Character Designer Ty Goodwin, and into the weeds of his creative process. We learn how to set your intentions to make art on your own terms, and how to push meaningful reps in your creative journey to make progress you can feel each time you pick up the pencil. Hope yall enjoy this one! "A strong shape, a bold color, and a little time is all I...

In this episode we talk to Illustrator and Character Designer Nick Winn! We get into several topics but some of my favorite places we went were: -Defining your own relationship with the divine -How to take your story ideas from loose thoughts to lines on paper -Art and design theory from Cartoon Network's top professionals and many many more, I hope you all enjoy! Nick's Bio : Nick Winn is an Anni...

In this episode we talk to Aaron 'Woes' Martin and hear about how his creative interests have taken him literally all over the world, from berlin streets, to mongolian suits of armor, to dinner tables with Kim Jung gi, this conversation literally took us to the moon and back. Hope you all enjoy! Woes Bio: Aaron ‘Woes’ Martin is an American artist, originally from the Hawaiian island of Oahu. His a...

In this episode we get into the story and current life/career of realistic wildlife painter Ash Rader! Having an upbringing in Korea, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, she was exposed to so much wildlife from a young age, let's learn together how that's bloomed into an amazing career, where she can gice back to the very animals that inspired her from the beginning! Hope you all enjoy! Ash's Bio: Ashley Rad...

In this episode, we get into the amazing story of Cassandra 'Honey Pierre' Hickey. Her early influences in art, her detour into the military, and her turnaround back into full time art mode, all the way up to her current specialty that is punch needling! My apologies for any sound blips through the interview, connection was a little rocky. I hope you all still enjoy the interview! Honey Pierre was...

In this conversation we talk to the UBER talented HellaLeah! Leah Abucayan is a Filipino-American artist based out of Atlanta, GA. She finds joy in "making stuff". She studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University of San Francisco and currently works as a designer for the CNN Digital Art Department. She was previously an intern at Walt Disney Imagineering designing print collateral and e...

You got to see her drawing last week, come and listen to her story and her current journey now! Trudy Tran breaks down how she started her career after a long break from art in high school, as well as her college experience, and professional endeavors onwards, hope you all enjoy! Trudy is a multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Kenne...

Grab you a pencil or stylus and draw with me and artist Trudy Tran as we discuss common quirks of the artist's life, as well as dilemmas and other inspirations we share outside of drawing and painting! Trudy is a multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Kennesaw State University. Her work cultivates the exploration into a wide range of...

In this episode we talk to Luq "MonkPanda" Coffen , and get into the importance and the methods of fostering connections that you've always wanted. Whether that's a fresh new idea to draw or making friends in your 20s and 30s, MonkPanda breaks it all down for us here. MonkPanda is an Atlanta based painter, muralist, designer, and chalk artist. Check out his work at the link below! Hope you guys en...

In this episode we talk with Atlanta LEGEND Dosa Kim! He's an artist, designer, animator, modeler, and much much more! He currently runs a booming art collective in Atlanta called High Contrast. Watch this interview and recognize your power as a creative when he breaks down how amazing it is that us artists can do magic every day. Hope you enjoy! Dosa’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/x_dosa_x/?h...

In this episode we talk with Sarah Jiang, better known as Zwist! She’s a 21 year old asian american artist, designer, and computer science Student studying at Georgia Tech. Her trademark cloudy skies have broken the internet time and time again, and have been featured with folks like Nike, Call of Duty, and Epic the Concept Album! learn here how you could do the same, Hope you enjoy! Zwist’s Insta...

In this episode we talk with Muralist, Painter, and Activist Lu 'Pato' Vazquez! We follow her journey from the Streets of Atlanta, through different parts of Mexico, and all the way back, making friends and art along the way. You learn in this episode how travel and connection have the power to define and change you. Hope you enjoy! Pato's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pato.paints/?hl=en Watch...

In this episode we talk with Muralist, Painter, and Activist Lu 'Pato' Vazquez! We follow her journey from the Streets of Atlanta, through different parts of Mexico, and all the way back, making friends and art along the way. You learn in this episode how travel and connection have the power to define and change you. Hope you enjoy! Pato's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pato.paints/?hl=en Watch...

In this episode we talk with Tattoo Artist, Muralist, and Painter Debbi Snax! We learn through her story and her interests what creates inner hustle, and how to use that across different mediums to develop your career, and your inner self along the way. Hope you enjoy! Debbi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/snaxink/?hl=en Debbi's Website: https://www.snaxink.com/ Watch us live on Twitch! www.twi...

In this episode we talk with Tattoo Artist, Muralist, and Painter Debbi Snax! We learn through her story and her interests what creates inner hustle, and how to use that across different mediums to develop your career, and your inner self along the way. Hope you enjoy! Debbi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/snaxink/?hl=en Debbi's Website: https://www.snaxink.com/ Watch us live on Twitch! www.twi...

In this episode we talk with Artist and Designer AJ Howard, learning about his comic Takeout Kings, and through that getting into the various methods to bring an audience into your own created universe! Hope you enjoy! AJ's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ajhasarthere/?hl=en AJ's Website: https://www.ajhoward.art/ Watch us live on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/theyoyocam Insta: @yoyocam Animated Intro ma...

In this episode we get into the story of the talented animator, character and graphic designer Jordan ' DoodleJor ' Best, who is also the animator of our intro! In his story, we discuss how you can find peace with your inner quirks, AND how to turn them into self expression, and eventually connection with others of similar frequency. Hope you enjoy! Doodle's Website: https://www.doodlejor.com/ Doo...

In this episode we get into the story of the talented animator, character and graphic designer Jordan ' DoodleJor ' Best, who is also the animator of our intro! In his story, we discuss how you can find peace with your inner quirks, AND how to turn them into self expression, and eventually connection with others of similar frequency. Hope you enjoy! Doodle's Website: https://www.doodlejor.com/ Doo...

Dive into the story and workflow of ATL Illustrator and Muralist Rod Ben, also known as the Killamari! His work contains an infectiously playful aesthetic, and over the course of this conversation, we learn what brought him and his work to this place, and how you can do the same ! Killamari's Website: https://www.killamari.com/ Killamari's Insta: @thekillamari Mini Boss Gear: https://minibossgear....

Dive into the story and workflow of ATL Illustrator and Muralist Rod Ben, also known as the Killamari! His work contains an infectiously playful aesthetic, and over the course of this conversation, we learn what brought him and his work to this place, and how you can do the same ! Killamari's Website: https://www.killamari.com/ Killamari's Insta: @thekillamari Mini Boss Gear: https://minibossgear....