Mississippi Artist to Artist

Rah Lowry is a visual artist living in Oxford, Mississippi, that works in illustration and sculpture. With a newborn and a one-year-old providing inspiration, the young father sits down to share with us about life growing up in New York and Atlanta, his time in Miami and involvement with Art Basel, and his new peaceful life in Mississippi.

Find Rah:
https://exceliusart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/Exceliusart/

This week we are joined by a ceramic and watercolor artist who spends her time between Montgomery and Ocean Springs. Catie Daniel grew up on the coast and discovered early that clay was her thing. Through the tutelage of a teaching artist, Catie was able to stoke her creative flames and provide new opportunities to new generations of young artists.
Listen in as we talk about the importance of teaching artists, getting past your...

This week, our guest artist discovered his passion for art and made a u-turn in the middle of his education when he found his calling. Mississippi artist Brenden Davis lives and works in Jackson, making graphics during the day and dawning his artistic might by creating drawings and animations reflective of his life and world.

Find Brenden:
https://www.instagram.com/brenden.eli
https://www.brendendavis.com/

Whoever said that youth was wasted on the young had yet to meet this week's artist.
Brejenn Allen is young, ambitious, and putting in the hard work. The Meridian-based artist uses a mixture of current culture and unconventional materials bringing texture and humor into her work. Find out all about Brejenn's inspiration and process, and then find her on social media if you haven't already.

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Darryl Anderson is a Mississippi painter who, through God and art, continues to find redemption along life's path. You can visit Darryl while you take in his vivid watercolors on the weekends, Friday and Saturday, in Hazelhurst. His story continues to inspire me, and I hope it inspires you too!

Find Darryl at:
 http://dandersongallery.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dandersongallery
https://www.facebook.com...

Thank you to all of our listeners for making 50 episodes possible!
A super special thank you to our phenomenal guest host Angee Montgomery who turns the tables on me. Make sure to listen to her episode #28.

Find Angee on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angee_montgomery
You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/derekcovingtonsmith/

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This week's guest artist is Mississippi Photographer J'Marcus Alfred, who shares what it is like to find new confidence in the art world.
You can currently view his work in the BODY exhibit over at thelittleyellowbuilding.com

Find J'Marcus:
https://www.instagram.com/lightkeeper212/
https://www.facebook.com/jae.amersonbell

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We are joined this week by Mississippi artist and gallerist Keri Davis.
Keri has a family history in the gallery business and shares how she brings that compassion and love for her artists at Pacesetters. You'll hear all about her personal work and some tips on approaching a gallery for representation. Check out their upcoming events; they always have something fun to do.

Find Keri:
https://pacesettergallery....

tlybARTMAG is a visual arts magazine that focuses on Contemporary Artists living or working in Mississippi. The first issue is available to view or download for free at tlybARTMAG.com

You can order one of the limited print copies at thelittleyellowbuilding.com

Find JX Farms nad the crew:
https://jxfarms.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jxfarms/
https://www.instagram.com/churchgoinmule/
https://www.in...

tlybARTMAG is a visual arts magazine that focuses on Contemporary Artists living or working in Mississippi. The first issue is available to view or download for free at tlybARTMAG.com

You can order one of the limited print copies at thelittleyellowbuilding.com

Find Jennifer and the What's Good Project:
https://whatsgoodproject.com/
https://jenniferdrinkwater.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thewhats...

tlybARTMAG is a visual arts magazine that focuses on Contemporary Artists living or working in Mississippi. The first issue is available to view or download for free at tlybARTMAG.com

You can order one of the limited print copies at thelittleyellowbuilding.com

Find Ellen:
http://www.ellenlangford.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ellenlangfordart/

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This week I'm joined by Mississippi Fiber Artist Hannah Hester.
Hannah shares how she didn't grow up with a pencil in her hand but would grow into an "art anarchist" anyway. She also shares what it's like to belong to a community of creatives in your field, even if it is online.
This week we also get a little bonus with Hannah as she shares about her day job at Oxford Treehouse Gallery.

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Elaine Maisel is another one of those Mississippi artists who explode with creativity. This week's conversation is filled with the many ways she brings that creativity into her life and lives a life of art. As always, there is an advice section at the end, but keep your ears perked because she gives tips and tricks throughout the interview. We talk about everything from sourcing bird feathers to thinking about Grandma before p...

Welcome Back!
This week we are joined by Painter Vicki Wood out of Charleston, MS.
Vicki gives us lots of tips and tricks, but one of her most passionate shares is about the power of self-education.

Find Vicki:
https://www.instagram.com/vickiwoodart/
https://vickiwood.com/
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/vicki-wood-2432

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We are rewinding to our past episodes featuring  Mississippi Black Artists in celebration of Black History Month.
Let's jump back to episode 41, where Mississippi Artist Robin Martéa joins me.

Robin Martéa is a young, vibrant artist currently working in Jackson, Mississippi.
Fresh off of finishing her MFA, Robin shares with us what it's like navigating her new world. She also shares tips on getting notice...

We are rewinding to our past episodes featuring  Mississippi Black Artists in celebration of Black History Month.
Let's jump back to episode 33, where Mississippi Artist Sabrina Howard joins me.

Necessity is the mother of invention! Sabrina Howard is a painter and mother of four who lives and grew up in Jackson, Mississippi.

Sit in as we talk about creative thinking on the fly, and taking advantage of every opportu...

We are rewinding to our past episodes featuring  Mississippi Black Artists in celebration of Black History Month.
Let's jump back to episode 18, where Mississippi Artist Amber Henry joins me.

This week we are joined by Mississippi Creative Amber Henry. From wood-burned portraits to throwing up on Viola Davis (allegedly), this artist has been diving into every passion head first. Oh, and did I mention she has a mus...

We are rewinding to our past episodes featuring  Mississippi Black Artists in celebration of Black History Month.
Let's jump back to episode 17, where Mississippi Artist Adrienne Brown-David joins me.

Listen in as we talk about her goal to paint 365 paintings in 2021, how she manages work and family, and how she pulls from her family memories to create her stunning works of art.
Find Adrienne on Instagram http...