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Art Pays Me

The Art Pays Me Podcast is a series of informal conversations between successful creatives of diverse backgrounds with Duane. Duane asks guests about the work they"re known for and how they got their start to explore the many ways possible to make a living off of art.

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46:28

Toni Losey

Art Pays Me ·

2021/01/24

In episode one of the six part Craft Pays Me Series, I speak with Ceramic Artist, Toni Losey about her creative process, her influences and managing a creative practice that includes both functional and boundary pushing sculptural work. We also talk about how having different aspects of your practice can make promoting yourself on social media complicated, adjusting to the pandemic and how she was able to get the attention of both retailers and galleries. Thank you to Craft Nova Scotia for making

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51:35

OKAN

Art Pays Me ·

2021/01/10

I spoke with Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne of Toronto-based JUNO-nominated and Independent Music Award winning Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble OKAN. We discussed their latest album, Espiral, how COVID-19 has impacted their work and why their Afro-Cuban heritage is so important to their art. We also discussed the impacts of colonialism and some aspects of Cuban culture that are often misunderstood. OKAN online: Website Facebook YouTube

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12:48

Be kind. Do that thing.

Art Pays Me ·

2020/12/27

I share my perspective on 2020 and what I hope to see in 2021.

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49:43

Perri Furbert

Art Pays Me ·

2020/12/13

Multidisciplinary Creative, Perri Furbert discusses how following her passion for revamping shoes led to opportunities in wardrobe styling and eventually her Gold The Label brand. We discuss her product development process, having a hit product like her Girlfriends Tee, and the role God plays in her creative process. She also talks about the importance of business knowledge in a creative pursuit and the unglamorous moments that can arise in a business that looks glamorous on the outside. Perri

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28:40

Keonté Beals

Art Pays Me ·

2020/12/01

R&B singer Keonté Beals talks about his transition from singing gospel music in church to pursuing a career as an R&B singer and the importance of vulnerability in his songwriting and production. We also dig into his new album, titled King, his new company KBeals Entertainment and why talent isn’t enough to be successful. Keonté Online Website Instagram Twitter

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01:26:14

Fabienne Colas

Art Pays Me ·

2020/11/15

This episode is an artist talk hosted by me that was facilitated by the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (NSCADU). The talk is by their first virtual Visiting Artist in Residence in Film and Media Studies, Fabienne Colas. Fabienne talks about her journey from Haiti to Canada, creating 9 successful film festivals, being named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women in 2019 and listed as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40 in 2018 for her achievements in business. Shortly after this

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49:37

Jen Meza

Art Pays Me ·

2020/11/01

Fibre Artist, Author and Blogger, Jen Meza talks about pivoting into her creative pursuits after losing her job during the pandemic. We learn about her woven wall hangings, her love for travel and why she created the Our Best N.S. Adventure Journal, her start in blogging and how she found success on Etsy and Amazon. Jen Online Website Settling For Great Instagram Fringe Street Designs Instagram

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54:57

Ana and Zac

Art Pays Me ·

2020/10/18

Designers and Retailers Ana and Zac talk about the history of their new brand Ana + Zac, their design philosophy and the importance of sourcing sustainably. We also talk about supply chain, shifting priorities during the pandemic and I even share some insight into my design and production process. Ana + Zac Online Website Instagram

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55:19

Anthony Grant

Art Pays Me ·

2020/10/06

Visual Designer and Artist, Anthony Grant and I talk about his origin story as an artist and designer and the thinking behind his work that blurs the lines between design and art. We also talk about how our paths crossed and the visibility of Black people in the design industry. Anthony online Instagram LinkedIn Website Black Designers Ignite

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44:00

Josh Rodgers

Art Pays Me ·

2020/09/20

Cartoonist and Filmmaker, Josh Rodgers and I discuss his influences, working on kid friendly cartoons by day, and adult cartoons like Henry vs the Reptilian Overlords from the Cosmos by night. Josh also offers some career advice for animators and why he doesn’t think going to university is necessary. Josh Online: https://mushfacecomics.com/ Instagram YouTube Troma

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01:09:23

Dylan Edwards

Art Pays Me ·

2020/09/06

Dylan Edwards is a Writer, Artist and Animator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We talk about how he got into the animation industry, how it’s been impacted by COVID-19 and why so few people know the Halifax studios that contribute to the industry. We also talk about the value of intellectual property, why it’s good to work on independent side projects and why it’s important to understand business when working as a commercial artist. Dylan Online: Animated Short Film 'The Fly' As Told By Emoji

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58:24

Andrea Tsang Jackson

Art Pays Me ·

2020/08/23

Textile Artist, Quilt Designer, Author and Educator Andrea Tsang Jackson talks about her transition from architecture, to exhibit design, to making her creative escape, quilting her full-time pursuit. She shares the emotional impact of doing creative work as a mom and non-Black or Indigenous woman of colour during the pandemic and social uprisings. We also talked about the “model minority” concept and the complicated dynamic of race and gender in quilting as a practice and industry. Andrea Online:

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47:53

Shannon Ellis

Art Pays Me ·

2020/08/09

Artist, Shannon Ellis and I talk about her sci-fi and fantasy inspired work, our mutual fascination with Japanese animation and why she loves crows. We also talk about Shannon’s role with The Creative Kick, a Halifax based organization that helps creatives expand their social circles and share knowledge and resources. Shannon Online Twitter Instagram Website The Creative Kick

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49:28

David Strickland

Art Pays Me ·

2020/08/02

David Strickland is a Grammy Award winning multidisciplinary artist, producer, engineer, DJ and activist. We discuss his music and visual art influences, how connected Indigenous cultures are to hip-hop and his experience with having his Indian status revoked. David shares what it was like working with Drake and the OVO camp and hip-hop legends like EPMD, Redman, Method Man, Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates and Keith Murray. We also talk about his respect for photographer Ernie Paniccioli, why he

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36:43

Chantel Gushue

Art Pays Me ·

2020/07/27

Multidisciplinary Visual Artist Chantel Gushue and I talk about how she incorporates science into her art practice, parenting during the pandemic, why she’s not a fan of the traditional “class crit” in art education and why graphic designers make good jewellers. We also talk about our time at NSCAD University and how fostering relationships with other artists can lead you to exciting new opportunities. Website Instagram Co-Adorn

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45:57

Sunil Sarwal

Art Pays Me ·

2020/07/19

Food branding consultant Sunil Sarwal talks about the benefit of specialization in a service based creative business. We learn about their creative process, why they got into the industry, how they determine what to charge clients and why it’s important to discuss budget very early in the project. Sunil Online Website Twitter: Sunil Twitter: The Small Monsters

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31:12

DK

Art Pays Me ·

2020/07/12

Beatmaker and Producer DK talks about his music making process, his love for the classic hip hop sound of the 90s and how he gets the attention of established artists he’d like to work with. DK also talks about why working on his own projects has helped him gain recognition and why working locally is important even in the internet age. DK Online: Website Instagram DK (Music Producer)

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DK

Art Pays Me ·

2020/07/12

Beatmaker and Producer DK talks about his music making process, his love for the classic hip hop sound of the 90s and how he gets the attention of established artists he’d like to work with. DK also talks about why working on his own projects has helped him gain recognition and why working locally is important even in the internet age. DK Online: Website Instagram DK (Music Producer)

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35:39

Eman El-Husseini

Art Pays Me ·

2020/07/05

Stand Up Comic Eman El-Husseini and I talk about why comedy is a great way to discuss tough topics, being a Canadian in New York during the 2020 Pandemic, why she’s not afraid to say things in her comedy that will upset people and how her identity as a Palestinian lesbian blurs the line between her work and personal life. Eman Online: Handsome Daughter Twitter Instagram The El-Salomons The El-Salomons: Marriage of Convenience

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01:37:02

Maggie Rahr

Art Pays Me ·

2020/06/28

Maggie Rahr is an award winning multimedia Investigative Journalist. I discovered Maggie through her podcast ‘What Happened to Holly Bartlett’ that was featured in Oprah magazine (2019), and was a finalist in the Atlantic Journalism Awards. We talked about how the podcast came about, what it means to be an investigative journalist, how she finds work, parenting during a pandemic and we go deep on how gender bias and racism impact our workplaces and society. Find Maggie on Twitter. What Happened to

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