The Inspiration Board

Episode 5: Chelsey Furedi

Illustrator and Comic Artist Chelsey Furedi joins Calise to discuss her upcoming Graphic Novel, her creative process, and learning to prioritize her health as an artist.

Episode 4:Jacq Kirkman

Story Artist and Animator Jacq Kirkman come on to discuss his experiences being an animator, how he became an Art Instructor, and sharing the importance of making art that makes you happy.

Episode 3: My Monster Holds Me Soft

Guests Vincy, Lilah, Tots, Linh, and Sam join host Calise to share their experiences with the online zoom workshop, My Monster Holds Me Soft; a workshop with the purpose of helping queer, disabled, young adults learn to heal from trauma through creating their own zines and comics.

Episode 2: Madison Dunn and Melinda Alcala

Artists Madison Dunn and Melinda Alcala come on and talk about their experiences with The Pencil Mileage Club, being college students during a pandemic, and sharing how the challenges they faced helped them on their journeys to becoming the artists that they are today.

Episode 1: Gabby Zapata

Artist Gabby Zapata comes and joins host Calise to discuss fashion, colors, and the importance of representation in the art world.