Lisa Belcher and “The Gift”
We caught up with local filmmaker Lisa Belcher to chat about her new short film “The Gift” which premiered in Austin at the end of January. Lisa has been working in the film industry for the past 17 years, and “The Gift” was her first chance to call the shots. It was a feat that […]
A Means Without an End with Chris Long
I first came across Chris Long‘s pottery at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar. I was drawn to it by the hand crafted elements and simplicity and eager to meet the artist behind the work. A few weeks later we met Chris at his studio—an unassuming space hidden among Austin’s east side. CHRIS LONG Hikes Ceramicist […]
Austin’s Mysterious Music Artist Known Only as fuvk
fuvk is a songwriter who is continuously releasing engaging and personal music to every season of the year. We tracked her down to chat about her work. What is the intention of your music? Is it simply a personal journal or do you want to grow an audience at the same time? In the beginning, […]
Anxiety Land: The Game of Pursuing Your Passion
So you want to pursue a passion project but you’re stuck in anxiety mode. Your guts and your heart are ready to make things happen, but your brain keeps throwing up major roadblocks. How do you move forward? You outsmart that mofo by playing ANXIETY LAND! Forest of Overwhelm Your brain says, “I don’t even know […]
A Passion for Fashion with Kelly Gray
Kelly Gray wears many hats, some she designed herself. She currently works at Google, co-manages RealMusic Events with her husband, Andrew Parsons, and runs the The GoGo Gadgettes, a dance company for which she designs custom costumes. Her work has been featured at festivals like Ultra, Sun City, and Euphoria. KELLY GRAY The GoGo Gadgettes […]
Gage Kelsey’s Funky Fresh Organic Visual Love
When I asked Gage to give some advice to aspiring artists he kept it simple: Just start. It sounds easy but it’s often the hardest first step to take. Gage is always creating and collaborating with fellow artists. From murals, to skateboards to picnic tables, he finds a way to make something inspiring out of […]
Brave-Up to Take a Chance
Written by Lauren Cohen of Hope and Humor Therapy It may seem like we just randomly create a change. We think about it for awhile, and then suddenly it feels like the right time to just do it. Sometimes we feel like we impulsively make a change. Wham! The change is happening, and our chance-taking […]
Almost Real Things on The Natural Spark Podcast
The Natural Spark is a relaxed discussion of people’s passions and much more. “In this episode of TNS I speak with Almost Real Things creators Natalie Earhart and Zachary Zulch. We talk about the creation of their publication, the struggles & triumphs as an artist, and what it takes to succeed.” We are so grateful for the invite to hang […]
A Look Inside Unnanu Hire
Looking for a new job? Looking to hire? The process is strenuous but Unnanu is leading the way towards simplification. Many are unaware of the full extent of the recruiting process. Finding the right employee can take months, from the initial research to interviews, meetings and training. In the end, there is no guarantee that […]