Making It: REAL Stories of Creative Success

In this episode I Interview Lynx DeMuth.  Lynx is a musician, a producer, a mentor, and more.  They work and live in Portland, OR.  In this episode we talk about the development of Lynx as an artist, music, music production, feeling at home in oneself, sobriety, and so much more. You can connect with Lynx on Spotify at Lynx Demote, on IG @lynxdemuth, and online at lynxdemuth.com.

In this episode I Interview Bob Matatall.  Bob is an Urban Planner, an avid traveler, and the long time best friend of my Step Dad Chris Belting. In this episode we talk about the joys of slow travel, art and design, surviving cancer, and so much more.

In this episode I Interview Ruben Rojas.  Ruben is an Artist, an Entrepreneur, a Podcaster, a Husband, a Father, and more.  He works and lives in Los Angeles, CA, out of his art studio where this interview took place.  In this episode we talk about Art, Style, the business of art, the experience of making a podcast, and so much more.

In this episode I Interview Samantha Tradelius.  Samantha is an entrepreneur, the founder of Sparkle Foundation, Sparklebiz, a mother, and a husband.  In this episode we talk about Samantha’s transition from business to non-profit, her foundation that’s helping women and mother, the ripple effect of positive action and much more. You can find and follow Samantha on her website at samanthatradelius.com, on her podcast InspiHER’d, and on IG @inspiherd.

In this episode I Interview Billy Arana (Along with my guest hosts Haylee, Kelsey, Cyndie, and Moe LaCroix).  Billy is the owner/operator/guide of North Pacific Adventure in Mendocino County, California.  In this episode we talk guiding, fishing, environmental awareness, the cooking of the freshest catch, and much more. You can find and follow Billy on IG @north_pacific_adventure, and online at npadventure.com.

In this episode I Interview Marius Lehene.  Marius is an Artist, and Art Professor at Colorado State University.  He’s Romanian born, living and working in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Also, he was my art professor for 5 semesters, including my study abroad trip to Tuscany, Italy.  In this episode we talk about dualities and intersections of place and space, Art and Academia, Art and Society, responsibility as an artist, and so much more. You can connect with Marius on his website at mariuslehene.net, and on Instagram @marius_lehene, and @dinghy_rig. Huge Thank You to Silvia and Cyane from the Colorado State University Art Department for helping put the live element of this podcast recording together!

In this episode I interview Gretchen Leggitt.  Gretchen is a Muralist who graduated with a BFA from Colorado State University (That’s where we met), is currently living and working out of Bellingham, WA, where she has put up the largest mural in the state of Washington.  In this episode we talk about the development of one’s unique personal style, the artistic wonder of Tuscany, current art happenings in the world, and so much more. You can connect with Gretchen on her website at gretchenleggitt.com, and on Instagram @g2legit, and also be sure to check out her latest venture: Paper Whale at paper-whale.com. --- Show Notes - Check out Coast Salish Art, Saint Sebastian by Damien Hurst, @faith47, @swoon, @connorsaysboom, and Bluebeard by Kurt Vonnegut. --- -The Art and Life podcast is an artistic exploration in itself. It is an experiment in an audio format that focuses on the art and philosophy involved with different people and their life paths.  This podcast is intended to inspire listeners in their creative pursuits. -Taylor Gallegos is an artist, originally from Colorado, currently based in California.  Taylor has been making art for his whole life, he received a BFA from Colorado State University with a Study Abroad semester in Italy, and has been making and selling artwork since he graduated.  For the past 5 years, he has been working mostly in the world of large scale murals and live painting for events.  In the beginning of 2020, he took his artistic process into the world of podcasting and plans on continuing to do so into the future. You can view his work on his website at taylorgallegosart.com, on LinkedIn at Taylor Gallegos, and on Instagram and Facebook @taylorgallegosart. Music was provided by bassist Brian Wiekel (briweik) and producer Chris Thompson.

In this episode Ryan Stover (Episode 76) guest hosts the Art and Life podcast and interviews me, Taylor Gallegos.  I started this concept a few years back for the Season Finale and we’re running with it.  In this episode we talk about my artistic process, my tips for success, philosophy about the future, and so much more. You can connect with Ryan on Youtube @uncomplication and on IG @thinayr and with me @taylorgallegosart or on my website at taylorgallegosart.com.

In this episode I Interview Hadley Stover.  Hadley is a 7 year old (almost 8) creative human being from Fort Collins, Colorado.  Hadley is the daughter of Ryan Stover from Episode 76.  In this episode we talk about creativity from a kid’s perspective, Hadley’s drawings, imaginary friends, and so much more. You can connect with Hadley on her (and Ryan’s) Podcast on Spotify called “The Haddie Daddy Show.”

In this episode I Interview Okori Puryear.  Okori is a Technical Systems Designer, has a background in geographic data science, and has a degree in Environmental Systems Science from Stanford University.  In this episode we talk about creativity in the dimension of data, the concept of finding creative solutions to contemporary problems, Art on the Playa, and so much more. Okori suggests you follow, support, and engage with your local environmental groups and to support your local artist!!

In this episode I Interview Lisa Ray.  Lisa is an award-winning actress, author, philanthropist and long-term art collector. Lisa has enjoyed a multifaceted career in the entertainment arts beginning in India in 1991 and spanning multiple countries and straddling film (Oscar nominated ‘Water’) television (‘Top Chef Canada’, International Emmy nominated ‘4 More Shots Please’) modeling, activism and public speaking. Lisa also starred in the award winning ‘The World Unseen’- a culturally sensitive drama that explores a same sex relationship between two Indian women under apartheid in South Africa.. In this episode we talk about her new NFT venture, art helping global communities and individuals in those communities, meditation, and so much more. You can connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisaraniray, on LinkedIn at Lisa Ray, and also with The Upside Space on Instagram @theupsidespace.

In this episode I Interview Keesa Johnson.  Keesa is a Creative Systems Designer, with a Masters in Integrated Design from the University of Michigan.  In this episode we talk about creativity in designing complex social systems, the concept of a Wicked Problem, equity in the food system, and so much more. You can connect with Keesa on LinkedIn, and on IG @equityandaccess

In this episode I Interview Joey Cofone.  Joey is Founder & CEO of Baronfig, he's an award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and now author of his new book "The Laws of Creativity."  His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, Quartz, Mashable, Gizmodo, and Print, among others.  In this episode we talk about creativity as a concept, the creative process, the writing process, and so much more. You can connect with Joey at JoeyCofone.com, check out his book at JoeyCofone.com/book, at baronfig.com, and on IG and Twitter @joeycofone.

In this episode I interview Megan Johannsen.  Megan is an artist living and working in Los Angeles, California.  Megan is also a dear friend of mine, we first met on our mutual study abroad trip in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy, and we’ve been art buddies ever since.  In this episode we talk about Megan’s work, her process, her interest in materials, her philosophy, and so much more. You can connect with Megan on Instagram @antvanity, and on her website at MeganJohannsen.com.

In this episode I have Diane Hullet back.  Her original episode was No. 74, definitely check that one out.   Diane is based in Boulder, Colorado.  Diane is an End of Life Educator, she leads the Best Life Best Death courses (which I took and loved), and a long time friend.  In this episode we talk about her progression through the last year and a half since we last spoke, her experience with her podcast, the Best Life Best Death course, and so much more. You can connect with Diane on her website at bestlifebestdeath.com, follow on IG @bestlifebestdeath, and you can find her podcast on all the listening platforms under the same name. Also Diane mentions a Wall mural project around the concept of death.  Here’s the link - https://urnabios.com/before-i-die-wall-global-art-project-inspires/

For this episode I interview Kelan Daniel.  Kelan is a farmer, an artist, a philosopher, and the founder of Wavelength Farm in Mendocino California.  In this episode we talk about farming, regenerative farming practices, the benefits of local, mental health and community, and more. You can connect with Kelan on Instagram @wavelengthfarm, their website at wavelengthfarm.com, at one of the Wavelength farm stands at the Gualala farmer's market every Saturday morning, the Fort Bragg farmer's markets Wednesday afternoons, and at one of roadside farm stands at New Museum Brewery in Point Arena, CA, and at the Brickery at Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino, CA. Kelan also wanted to include this special note "I really want to dedicate this interview to my wife Carly, who's patience, discipline, hard work, and creativity has made the farm so special for all of us."

For this episode I interview Colin Barreno.  Colin is a Lawyer, dancer, philosopher, and uncle in San Francisco, California.  In this episode we talk about the art of a Law practice, the meandering nature of life, cliches, the various realities of the space time continuum, and more.

For this episode I interview Janne Robinson.  Janne is a poet, columnist, bushwalker and animal activist originally from Whitehorse, Canada, currently living and creating in Southern California.  In this episode we talk about the creative process, success and challenge, Feminism today, and more. You can connect with Janne online on her website at JanneRobinson.com, and on Instagram @jannerobinson.

For this episode I interview Guillaume Levy-Lambert.  Guillaume is a Conceptual Artist and Co-Founder of Art Porters Gallery in Singapore.  He’s from near Paris, France living and working in Singapore.  In this episode we talk about Guillaume’s amazing story concerning a Roy Lichtenstein painting, divine providence, the essence of artists and art itself, and more. You can connect with Guillaume online in many ways.  You can connect on his linktrees https://linktr.ee/cosmicsiblings, and https://linktr.ee/GuillaumeLevyLambert, on FB at facebook.com/21May1962, on IG @cosmicsiblings, and online at cosmicsiblings.com, and 21may1962.com.

For this episode I interview Richard Silkey.  Richard is a Project Manager in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.  In this episode we talk about the process of designing and building a net zero passive solar home, the art of elk hunting, the power of practice and more. You can’t connect with Richard online because that’s how he rolls.  But if you have any questions you’d like me to ask him, I can pass them along for me.  DM me on IG @taylorgallegosart