Jordan Riggs: I want people to know that I don’t know what I’m doing, no one does, so don’t act like you do
Winter Reel 2010 from Jordan Riggs on Vimeo. Movies and film are by far my favorite media and form of art because they combine the visual, the audible, and even the writing elements into one. No other form of art can accomplish all that. To be a ”Director” in the true sense of the word over all these things is...
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Jason Phillips: My true passion is to create art that reflects humanity
If you’ve been keeping up with the features like I know you have, then you know I’m on my art tip right now. So I bring you all a guy whose art makes some really powerful statements. Detroit native Jason Phillips is one of those artists that has all the talent, but also has the...
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LaJon Caldwell: My uniqueness would probably be easier assessed if I were to let you borrow my iPod for a day
IVYBetty readers, we’re back again with another feature of an artist you are definitely going to want to lend your ears to. I met this gentleman’s manager at a conference at the famous Patchwerk Recording Studios, where just about every artist whose made a name for themselves has recorded at. We exchanged contact info. and a...
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Candas Sisman: We should try everything, then we will find the best way for our happiness
I wont waste time with a big introduction on this one folks, but I will say this… Candas Sisman is easily one of the most eclectic and polished visual artists I have EVER seen. Born in Izmir, Turkey which is one of the largest cities in the country, Candas has managed to create and accomplish...
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Lyrika Holmes: I hope to in the near future start a performing arts academy at the elementary level that exposes students to all they are limited to now in the arts
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] When we think of hip hop, r&b, and neo soul instrumentation the obvious and even not-so-obvious instruments come to mind. But do you ever think of the harp? Let’s take it even further, do you ever think of the harp being...
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Raoul Paulet: “A good idea is better than any technique”
Raoul Paulet is a ‘freelance designer’ based everywhere and anywhere innovative and revolutionary ideas can be found. [He] works on a wide range of media projects in different mediums, mainly audio-visual or print. [His] activities include: 2d design, animation and art direction; broadcast design such as graphics and animation for ID’s and promotional packages, video...
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Trina Mashell: A lot of people try to market themselves to sell to the mass market. I would rather have my core group of fans who will support me through my career
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [Audio clip: view full post to listen] IVYBetty readers we are back again with another feature that you should definitely check out.  The wife and I went out for a night on the town and stumbled into a cozy bar in...
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A Qmulative Day//: “pursue originality to the utmost, have foresight and commit 200%”
Quinlan Wilhite is an up and up and coming clothing designer/tastemaker and Thomas Reiten is a young Director. They reside on the west coast and collaborated on ‘A Qmulative Day //’, a short film that chronicles Quinlen as he interns for independent clothing companies In Los Angeles. -How did you two come together for the...
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Adam IVY: The Violent Truth- “Violence is unrelenting, truth is undefeated. Imagine the power”
Violence is different than what you think. It is defined in so many words as a relentless force, energy, or emotional intensity. Combine this concept with your understanding of truth; that which no amount of actions, words, convictions, life, or death can change in the slightest because at the end of the day it remains…...
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Amaechi Oselukwue: “To have everyone else call you the best, now that is greatness”
It’s just something amazing about manifesting creativity into something tangible; it never gets old to me. Memphis is one city that is a perfect representation of that on many different artistic fronts. In Amaechi Oselukwue’s case there is artistic expression in everything from photography to UFC cage fighting, check it out: First tell us a...
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Animators Zach and Jeff (the internet is responsible for literally any and all exposure we’ve ever gotten.)
Fatal Farm consists of two guys Zach Johnson and Jeffrey Max. They’re animators who’ve worked with MTV, Major Lazer, Old Spice and more. They are currently based out of Los Angeles, California. I don’t want to start this interview on a bad note, but judging from Major Lazer, The Old Spice Commercials and the various...
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Director Daniel Henry: “Life is tough for the working class right now.”
Daniel Henry is a young director who has created award winning short films and narratives. He’s currently working on a new film titled Figure/Ground. We were able to conduct an interview with him where spoke about his influences, how he puts together projects and more. How long have you been directing? Well, it all depends...
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