web01.fireside.fm Sat, 23 May 2026 17:38:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Austin Art Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Illustrator” https://www.austinarttalk.com/tags/illustrator Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -0600 The goal of the podcast is to facilitate connections with and to learn from the successes, struggles, life experience, and wisdom of the people featured, most of whom live and create in Austin, Texas. The honest conversational flow of these weekly long form interviews lends itself to some really great insights and information that is available to anyone who wants to listen. Join us to explore the origins, stories, lessons, lives and work of those in our community who are at the forefront of creative expression. The podcast is hosted by photographer, art enthusiast and collector, Scott David Gordon. en-us episodic In depth conversations and wisdom from Austin artists and creatives, about life, work, and creativity. Scott David Gordon The goal of the podcast is to facilitate connections with and to learn from the successes, struggles, life experience, and wisdom of the people featured, most of whom live and create in Austin, Texas. The honest conversational flow of these weekly long form interviews lends itself to some really great insights and information that is available to anyone who wants to listen. Join us to explore the origins, stories, lessons, lives and work of those in our community who are at the forefront of creative expression. The podcast is hosted by photographer, art enthusiast and collector, Scott David Gordon. no austin artist, podcast, austin art podcast, austin texas, austin art, interviews, local artist, conversations with artists Scott David Gordon podcast@austinarttalk.com Episode 5: Emily Galusha - Undercurrents https://www.austinarttalk.com/5 165bc2cc-2649-44c6-ad2e-ac7b1791117f Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:00:00 -0600 Scott David Gordon 5 Emily Galusha - Undercurrents full Scott David Gordon What happens when you go from being a dancer to making a living as an artist? How do you move to a new city and start over? Join me for a delightful talk with Austin graphic artist Emily Galusha to get the answers and hear about her life in art starting as a child to being more fulfilled than ever with her work and path. 1:05:02 no <p>Painter, illustrator, and graphic designer Emily Galusha did not start out with the intention of becoming an artist, even though she had a very creative and supportive upbringing. After studying dance for many years she transitioned to 2D art and being a graphic artist and now uses that knowledge of dance to inform her artwork. She is also very influenced by the aesthetic of the southwest US and the rural lush green forests and county life of Arkansas. She has found a balance between her commercial work as a designer and her artwork through many years of deep personal work and dedication to her craft of drawing and painting. We talk about all of these things and more.<br> <br><br> Some of the subjects we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Creative beginnings in Arkansas</li> <li>Studying dance</li> <li>Shifting to visual arts in college</li> <li>Merging dance experience into art</li> <li>Choosing visual arts as a career</li> <li>Graduating from college</li> <li>Working for an Ad agency, design firm, marketing firm</li> <li>Freelancing on the side</li> <li>Transitioning to full time freelance work</li> <li>Discovering the southwest US</li> <li>Incorporating that aesthetic into artwork</li> <li>Drawing pistols</li> <li>Moving to Austin, starting over</li> <li>Getting out, meeting people</li> <li>Challenges and growth</li> <li>Artist residency in Italy</li> <li>Undercurrents dance series</li> <li>Nurturing your art</li> <li>Moving forward </li> </ul> interview, emily galusha, painter, painting, graphic design, illustration, dance, austin art, austin art podcast, austin artist, austin texas, conversations with artists, interviews, local artist, podcast Painter, illustrator, and graphic designer Emily Galusha did not start out with the intention of becoming an artist, even though she had a very creative and supportive upbringing. After studying dance for many years she transitioned to 2D art and being a graphic artist and now uses that knowledge of dance to inform her artwork. She is also very influenced by the aesthetic of the southwest US and the rural lush green forests and county life of Arkansas. She has found a balance between her commercial work as a designer and her artwork through many years of deep personal work and dedication to her craft of drawing and painting. We talk about all of these things and more.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

  • Creative beginnings in Arkansas
  • Studying dance
  • Shifting to visual arts in college
  • Merging dance experience into art
  • Choosing visual arts as a career
  • Graduating from college
  • Working for an Ad agency, design firm, marketing firm
  • Freelancing on the side
  • Transitioning to full time freelance work
  • Discovering the southwest US
  • Incorporating that aesthetic into artwork
  • Drawing pistols
  • Moving to Austin, starting over
  • Getting out, meeting people
  • Challenges and growth
  • Artist residency in Italy
  • Undercurrents dance series
  • Nurturing your art
  • Moving forward

Links:

]]> Painter, illustrator, and graphic designer Emily Galusha did not start out with the intention of becoming an artist, even though she had a very creative and supportive upbringing. After studying dance for many years she transitioned to 2D art and being a graphic artist and now uses that knowledge of dance to inform her artwork. She is also very influenced by the aesthetic of the southwest US and the rural lush green forests and county life of Arkansas. She has found a balance between her commercial work as a designer and her artwork through many years of deep personal work and dedication to her craft of drawing and painting. We talk about all of these things and more.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

  • Creative beginnings in Arkansas
  • Studying dance
  • Shifting to visual arts in college
  • Merging dance experience into art
  • Choosing visual arts as a career
  • Graduating from college
  • Working for an Ad agency, design firm, marketing firm
  • Freelancing on the side
  • Transitioning to full time freelance work
  • Discovering the southwest US
  • Incorporating that aesthetic into artwork
  • Drawing pistols
  • Moving to Austin, starting over
  • Getting out, meeting people
  • Challenges and growth
  • Artist residency in Italy
  • Undercurrents dance series
  • Nurturing your art
  • Moving forward

Links:

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