The Little Art Studio

Episode 20: Harold Trucco

Welcome to Harold's Studio! In this episode (Filmed at The Bridge Miami), we discuss his career as a guitarist from his start playing with grandma, to formal training at Berkley, and his experience as a gigging artist from LA to Miami. I have seen Harold play for a few years now and it was cool to sit down and pick his brain over his process and future plans as an artist. Enjoy! Make sure you like, subscribe, comment etc to support the podcast! To follow on IG: @littleartstudio.podcast Follow your host and creator: @ashlynmckibben Follow our guest for this episode: @haroldetrucco on IG and  @haroldemmanueltrucco5642 [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0U2RmIeWEWHt_5XtpdjKrw]  You can also stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Catch you on the next one!

Episode 19: Blake Aburn

Welcome to Blake's Studio! AKA the Renaissance Theater in Orlando, Florida. In this episode we discuss what its really like to be a full time theater performer, taking a project off Broadway, the ever changing personalities and rolls Blake gets to experience in the calendar year, working with your partner and more!   Trigger warning we did discuss briefly eating disorders in relation to personal perception and costuming, so if that something you may find triggering please skip this episode.  I really loved this episode and conversation with Blake, and I hope you all enjoy.  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast channel, follow on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as following your host and guests on IG!  Show IG: @littleartstudio.podcast Host IG: @ashlynmckibben Guest: @blakegayburn To keep up with what is happening at the Ren (literally there is always something) check out their website therentheater .com

Episode 18: Mateo Zapata

Welcome to Mateo’s studio! In this episode we talk about the world of fine art photography, being perceived in portraits, self portrait work, holding on to life experiences through your hair and physical personas, and more. Mateo and I always end up getting a little existential, and this conversation is no different. I hope you enjoy!  Make sure to follow Mateo on socials: @mateo.seza  Follow the pod: @littleartstudio.podcast Follow your host: @ashlynmckibben Check out the video version of all Little Art Studio interviews on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF30j9ai009YIkRdt21JuEA Definitely support the show by sharing, commenting, liking our videos and subscribing to the channel!  Catch you on the next one :)

Episode 17: Dani Read

Welcome to Dani's Studio! In this episode we chat about her incredible swimwear brand called FYI, the ins and outs of creating sustainable lingerie and swimwear, the details behind campaign shoots and branding and the overall process of creating fashion. We also chat about her impressive history at Savage X Fenty, how that influenced her moving into designing her own work, ins and outs of the industry and more!  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. This was one of the first actual conversations I had with Dani and now I consider her a close friend.  If you'd like to follow the pod on IG for updates check it out @littleartstudio.podcast Follow your host: @ashlynmckibben As always make sure to follow our guest @thedaniread and her swim line @fyi_bydaniread To view the video version of this interview go to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF30j9ai009YIkRdt21JuEA

Episode 16: Deb Nascimento

Welcome to Deb's Studio! In this episode we chat about Deb's beautiful space where she hosts all kinds of pottery events for the community. She is a brilliant teacher of her craft and has a mentality of constant expansion and manifestation. We also chat about her upbringing in a religious household and how that has impacted her mentality with her work, curating a safe queer space for artists to play, the influence of social media for potters and more. I hope you enjoy this episode! We filmed this in the summer and I am so happy to have gotten to know Deb so much more since, as well as even hosting my own workshop in her space. She is such a genuine artist who is so passionate about everything she puts out.  To follow Deb and check her work:  @waavycreation @waavystudio To follow your host: @ashlynmckibben To follow the podcast: @littleartstudio.podcast To watch the video version of this interview go to YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeeLiWQU1Jo