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The Curated CraftsmenAuthor: Kate Cook
Welcome to The Curated Craftsmen, where well explore the hands, head, and heart behind entrepreneurs from a multitude of different creative industries including sign painting, commercial illustration, metal sculpture, automotive paint, leather tooling, and so much more. *Ranked Top 100 in the Visual Arts Category* My name is Kate Cook, the artistic drive behind Asphalt Canvas Custom Art, and your host for these conversations where we'll learn about art, business, and belief. As creative professionals, our crafts may be wildly different, but it's my belief that our successes and failures are oddly similar in the realm of entrepreneurship. My hope is that as you work in your creative space, these Curated Craftsmen Conversations teach you, encourage you, and ultimately remind you that you're not alone in your ambitions and endeavors. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thecuratedcraftsmenpodcast I HAVE GIVEN SKILLS TO ALL THE CRAFTSMEN TO MAKE EVERYTHING I HAVE COMMANDED. -EXODUS 31:3-6 Will you get the next round? Buy the next Curated Craftsmen a cup of coffee over on Patreon. Support the podcast for 5.00 a month: https://patreon.com/user?u83891320&utm_mediumunknown&utm_sourcejoin_link&utm_campaigncreatorshare_creator&utm_contentcopyLink Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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10. Alex Carmona: Finding Purpose in Printmaking
Episode 10
Monday, 11 November, 2024
Get to know that hands, head, and heart of Alex Carmona, a master relief printmaker specializing in reduction woodcuts, wood carvings, and engravings. Alex served his country for ten years before he made the transition to full-time artist. His brand continues to grow by traveling the world to sell his woodcuts and original prints. His artworks are revered for their detail, craftsmanship, and scale. In his short career as an artist, he has gained tremendous notoriety by creating woodcuts and marketing material for some of the biggest names in the music and automotive industry including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Global Auto Salon, the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA), and the Fender Musical Instrument Corporation who sought him out to create the world's first "Woodcut Telecaster”. Alex is also an ambassador for Speedball, one of the largest and most respected names in the world of art and printmaking. Alex is a proud Colorado native, and now resides with his family in Peoria, Illinois, where he continues to create woodcuts and marketing material for businesses and private collectors. ✘ Structuring your days as a work-from-home artist ✘ How to respond when people doubt your dreams ✘ Self-reflection & self-discipline as a way to succeed ✘ “Worst Case Scenario” thinking ✘ How faith helps Alex with his money mindset in business ✘ Taking risks to stand out as an artist, without expectations of certain results ✘ Alex’s take on what craftmanship means to him ✘ Alex’s career changing collab with Fender Guitar and the importance of professionalism ✘ A deep dive into the art of printmaking Alex's Links: Old School Alex Website Facebook Instagram Youtube Will you get the next round? Buy the next Curated Craftsmen™ a cup of coffee over on Patreon. Support the podcast for $5.00 a month. For additional free resources and tips about creative entrepreneurship with faith-based motivation, head over to The Hand, Head, & Heart Blog. ALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS WELCOME. | SHOW SPONSORS | Alpha 6 Corporation (Affiliate Link) Artisan Paint & Tools Dupe the Room: Luxury Fragrances for Your Car Curated Craftsmen Instagram Kate's Link's: Official Asphalt Canvas Art Website Available Artworks Custom Art Inquiry Instagram Facebook Pinterest Free Guide: How to Hire an Artist
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