One essential trait that differentiates us from animals is creativity—you could say it’s what makes us human. Today’s podcast guest believes creativity
Our Latest Episodes
10 Reasons Why I’m an Artist (and You Might Be Too) [Podcast]
Is the term “artist” simply assigned to those who paint, draw, or cook? Or is there more to being an artist than
Past Special Guests Include
Michael Hawley: The Collector Who Believes ‘Art Is For Everyone’ [Podcast]
James L Hussey: The Director Questioning Roy Lichtenstein’s ‘Art of Appropriation’ [Podcast]
NOT REAL ART 2022 Grant Winner Y Hope Osborn: The Photographer Transcending Trauma Through Play [Podcast]
Ezra Brown: The Painter Playing a Long Game [Podcast]
Why Saturday Night Live Is a Brilliant Creative Institution [Podcast]
NOT REAL ART First Friday Exhibitions: An Exclusive Sneak Peek Into Our 2023 Schedule [Podcast]
Taiji Terasaki: The Artist-Activist Fighting Food Insecurity and Climate Change [Podcast]
Theresa Hubbard of Fractured Atlas: The CEO Empowering Artists To Become Entrepreneurs [Podcast]
Shawn Kolodny: The Installation Artist Creating Spheres of Influence [Podcast]
NOT REAL ART Grant Winner Joan Cox: The Painter Demystifying Queer Relationships [Podcast]
Joey Flores and Jonathan Neil of Inversion Art: Offering Community, Connection, and Capital [Podcast]
Switcheroo: The Scott ‘Sourdough’ Power Interview [Podcast]
Street Art in Nepal, Pt. 2: The Unifying Power of Public Art [Podcast]
Street Art in Nepal, Pt. 1: Art as a Tool for Social Change [Podcast]
Justin Anthony of Artwork Archive: The Co-Founder Helping Artists Get Organized [Podcast]
What Is an Artist’s Time Worth? [Podcast]
Sherita Herring: The Philanthropist Following Her Creative Instincts [Podcast]
NOT REAL ART Grant Winner Buena Johnson: Art as a Tool for Positivity [Podcast]
Zack Norman: The Actor-Producer Who Finds Enduring Joy in Art
DesignerCon 2022: An Exclusive Look at the Annual Art and Design Event [Podcast]
NFTs, Web3, and Crypto: How Artists Can Thrive Using New Technologies [Podcast]
Author Katie Love: The Comedian Turning Heartbreak Into Humor [Podcast]
The Creative Economy: Knowing Your Worth in Today’s Financial Ecosystem [Podcast]
Trauma and Creativity: How Artists Can Bounce Back From COVID-19 [Podcast]
Lorne Buchman of ArtCenter: Moving ‘From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery’ [Podcast]
Michael Facchinello of Altamira: Integrating Art, Community, and Commerce [Podcast]
NiNo Alicea: Raising Climate Consciousness Through Art [Podcast]
Art World Horror Stories 2022 [Podcast]
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: How the Street Artist Controls His Creative Narrative [Podcast]
Justin Brookhart of BLINK: How Art Invigorates Cities Culturally and Economically
Newbie: The Veteran Burner Decompressing From This Year’s Party on the Playa [Podcast]
Why Art is Important [Podcast]
Burning Man 2022: Waking Dreams [Podcast]
Morgan Laurens: The Writer Helping Artists Tell Their Stories
How to Think About ‘Exposure Bucks,’ Unpaid Labor, and Freebies
Announcing a New Education Series For Creative Professionals: smARTalks 2022
Heidi Luerra: The Founder of RAW on Showcasing the Independent Creative Community
Merry Karnowsky: The LA Gallerist Creating an Impactful Legacy in the Art World
Why I Love Buying Art (and You Should Too)
Camille Rose Garcia: The Pop Surrealist Creating a New Reality [Podcast]
Ronnie Pirovino: The Collector Embracing the New Creative Economy [Podcast]
Good Month Labs: The Software Developers Making NFTs a Piece of Cake [Podcast]
Melissa Richardson Banks: The Consultant Championing the Democratization of Art
Sol Guy: Healing Through Creative Practice
‘América Utópica’: Karen Navarro Constructs Her Own Shining City on a Hill
Mikael B.: Taking Control of Your Creative Career
Ilse Valfré and Donald Eley: How Love of Drawing Became a Global Brand
Shannon Malone-deBenedictis: Letting the Work Inspire You
Lettering Artist Luke Smile Spreads Optimism Across the UK [Interview]
The Constant Climb with kaNO
Andre Miripolsky: Born to Be an Artist
Pangeaseed Foundation: Giving Oceans a Voice through ARTivism with Tré Packard
Teddy Margas Says Let The Children Create!
Art for Peace with Zoey Hudis and Lucy Lipofsky
Remembering Juxtapoz Founder and Lowbrow Art Enthusiast Greg Escalante [Podcast]
Jimmy Smith + His Amusement Park Entertainment Makes Dope Shit
Nychos Awakens at Mirus Gallery in L.A.
Daryl Slaton: Embracing Technology to Spread Positivity
Hannah Cole On Taxes for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs
Stand For Ukraine: Artist Olga Severina
Karla Funderburk: Art Matters
Michael Clements: Making the World a More Creative Place
Meow Wolf’s Max Neutra: Made For Art
Rick Saez: Photographer Inspired by Nature
Debi Cable On How Her 3D Blacklight Experiences Help Democratize Art
Artist Bonnie Robinson Stewart Makes Huggable Koi
Louise Glickman On Creating Artsville
Logan Hicks Shares His Art World Horror Story
Gringo & The Man Ride Again!
Faith XLVII x Erin Yoshi: Unbound by Formality
Robert Liu-Trujillo x Erin Yoshi: Stories of Diversity and Joy
Kristina Wong x Erin Yoshi: Political Comedy in a Post-Satire World
Ashara Ekundayo x Erin Yoshi: Joy-Informed Art as a Tool of Resistance and Healing
Q+Art: Dani Bonnet’s Neon Signs Cheekily Skewer Traditional American Values
Art World Horror Stories Vol.4: Flypaper for Dysfunction
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 3: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 2: So Disrespectful, It’s Scary!
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 1: Virgin Nightmares
Gringo & The Man: Artists Sourdough and Man One Make History in Race Relations
Daniela Garcia: Winner of 2021 Not Real Art Grant for Artists
Gair Maxwell: Inspiring Leaders to Create Legendary Brands
Carmen Mardonez: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
Antonio Pelayo + Isaac Pelayo: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
John Chang: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant Winner
Natalia Villanueva Linares: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant Winner
Nadyia Duff: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
Columbia College Chicago Alumni Director Sarah Schroeder
Q+Art: Painter Paul Lewin Imagines Black Futures by Looking Into the Past
Roy Miles: Life as the ‘Ghetto Gepetto’
Why Art Is Important
NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists: Announcing Our 2021 Winners
Vyal One: O.G. L.A. Muralist
Michelle Woo: Expanding the Civic Engagement Conversation
Brett Cook On The Practice of Building Community
Anthem Salgado: Marketing Masterclass with Erin Yoshi
Toons One 44: Recognizing and Supporting Arts and Culture in Southern California
ShowzArt aka The Art Jedi: Elevating the Unsheltered Community in Skid Row
Asheville: Sand Hill Artists Collective with Louise Glickman and Bob Ware
MonaLisa Whitaker On The Magic of Connection
Stephen Levey: Monkey Pushing A Button?
About The Hosts
Creator of Not Real Art
As a creative professional, I know first hand the magic my colleagues do everyday — often with less notoriety or compensation than they deserve. I created NOT REAL ART to help artists share their stories and promote their work.
Contemporary Artist
An artist, curator, multi-award winning illustrator, mentor and entrepreneur, Man One believes in the transformational power of art and its power to save lives and make the world a better place. He brings his unique perspective and wisdom to NOT REAL ART — that's when he's not working all night on another masterpiece!
Artist
Erin Yoshi is a true polymath. She is one of the few artists in the world with an MBA. Her business acumen coupled with her artistic prowess makes her a fantastic host.