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Hello my name is Kristian and I live in a van. I explore the world and record conversations with artists, educators, business people, and friends. This podcast is a record of my journey around the United States in my 2001 Ford E-150 Cargo van. It is meant to be raw and as unedited as possible.
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Dec 26, 2021
Dec 26, 2021
1hr 50 min
Marshall is an educator, and artist in in Southern California. He has had a hand in teaching many of my favorite artists and has had a profound effect on my own education. In this episode we talk about why it's important to pursue your best work.
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Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
2hr 53 min
Tj is an artist, designer, developer, and cool guy working at Riot games. In this episode we talk about his journey going from making tacos in Pheonix, to working in games as an artist.
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https://www.kristiannee.com #art #vanlife #podcast #education
Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
1hr 14 min
Josh is a designer, educator and artist. In this episode we talk about our thoughts on getting good at art, and how god relates to them.
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Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
1hr 15 min
Jose is an artist and educator known for his work on the Netflix adaption of Castlevania, and most recently as a visual development artist on Magic the Gathering.
In this episode we talk about why it's important to work as hard as you possibly can on something, and how to find meaning in your creativity.
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Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
1hr 28 min
@Sinix Design is an artist, designer, and educator. In this episode we talk about how capitalism is evil, and how we all must unite to overthrow our corporate overlords. Also we talk about art and stuff.
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#art #vanlife #podcast #education
Nov 13, 2021
Nov 13, 2021
1hr 16 min
Katie and Patrick both work at Powerhouse Studios in Austin Texas. Katie is the lead character design supervisor on Castlevania, and Patrick is the co-director of the He-Man: Masters of the Universe.
In this episode we talk about their experience working as artists and whether or not cheesecake is a pie or a cake.
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Shoutout to Stephen Davidian for the flowers
Oct 30, 2021
Oct 30, 2021
1hr 26 min
Marco Bucci is a fine artist, educator, and illustrator living in Toronto Canada. In this episode we talk about pursuing difficult creative endeavors and what it takes to remain consistent.
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Oct 30, 2021
Oct 30, 2021
1hr 9 min
Tad is a fine art painter living in upstate New York. In this episode we talk about how he started his career sleeping on an air mattress in his brother's apartment to being able to support himself selling his paintings.
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Oct 30, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
1hr 33 min
James is an illustrator, animator, musician, educator, and concept artist. In this episode we talk about managing stress, expressing yourself, and why you should probably be in therapy.
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#art #painting #drawing #business #podcast