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This week I sat down with the owner of Parlor Salon, Mahri Jones. We talked about art as a method of communication and insight, and how an artistic pursuit can be an incredible career path. Check out the podcast below, as well as Mahri's Instagram and Parlor's website. Podcast Instagram Website  

Hey everyone, welcome to the second Fanatical Artworks Podcast. This week I'm sitting down with graphic designer, comics artist, and VCU professor Bizhan Khodabandeh. I met Bizhan when first starting out in the VCU creative advertising program, and he's been a positive and encouraging influence on me ever since.  Bizhan's comic work ranges from web comics to print publications. He has done work for Gallery 5, Bunnyhop Bike Shop, UCI bike race, and many others. We talk about the functional elements of design, what it's like doing graphic design for a living, and why it continues to interest him. You can...

Hey everybody. I'm pleased to bring you our first podcast! Aaron Gibson is the co-founder and creative director of 903 Creative, the company that designed the Fanatical Artworks logo. Aaron and I talk about the 903's beginnings, their philosophy, and why he's passionate about design work. They've also done work for Blue Beer Cider, Jackson & James, and the local United Way. Click the SoundCloud link below to give it a listen!  https://soundcloud.com/fanaticalartworks/aaron-gibson-podcast Follow the links below to check out the 903 Creative website and their social media links. 903creative.com Facebook  Instagram Twitter Tune in next Monday to hear an interview with...

Hey everybody,  I'll be hosting a series of podcasts in the coming weeks, featuring local Richmond artists and community figures, who above all else, are passionate about what they do. I'm talking, waking up in the middle of the night to paint, draw, strategize, and brainstorm, passionate. I'll be diving into what makes these individuals fanatical about their careers and passions. The first podcast will feature Aaron Gibson, the co-founder and creative director of 903 Creative, the team that designed the Fanatical Artworks logo. Stay tuned!   Conor Lobb

  Mandy Fitzgerald has been an artist since she traced the characters out of a Lion King coloring book. She knew what she wanted to do with her life, and that was keep on creating. Mandy grew up in Richmond. She graduated from VCU School of the Arts with a BFA in painting and printmaking, and a minor in art history. She is the creator of the “Artists to Know” interview series, where she interviews a different artist or entrepreneur every month on their process and day to day life. Her blog is sponsored by paint manufacturer, DecoArt, and in...