Black Bulb Podcast

#60 Edmund "Mundo" Holmes

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:14:11 +0000

Mundo has been a friend of the podcast since the beginning, and lately, his work has not only been featured all around PDX and has made it to the news. Hear about what makes his art unique from others and his unique process with his mural and illustration work.

Thanks to Blick Art in the Pearl District for the gracious package they put together for Mundo :D

See Mundo’s work here

#59 Tristan TK Irving

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:59:27 +0000

It didn't take long for Tristan Irving to become a full-time artist in Portland. Even though his work became most known for a portrait after the death of George Floyd, he has held his ground and proven his talents in a time of national crisis. Hear about him, his tortoise Larry, and a whole lot more on this episode of Black Bulb Podcast. Check out Tristan Irvings' IG - https://www.instagram.com/t.k.503rd

#58 Anthony Taylor - Ain't no saint

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:07:30 +0000

Anthony Taylor tells us about his photographic philosophies, artist vision, where he finds his inspiration, and ideas for growing photographers.

#57 Albanus Designs - Quincy Washington

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:52:46 +0000

Interested in the most detailed dark art you’ve ever seen? Quincy Washington of Albanus Designs is here with the goods. We had TONS of fun on this podcast, and also learned a little bit about life. Take a listen, and enjoy this one for it’s one of my favorites.

#56 Magical

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:41:14 +0000

Sitting with Magical has been long overdue. Being a seasoned street artist in PDX, he's grown in his technique, philosophies, and leaves the door open for new techniques and opportunities for growth. His signature style with the clustered teeth is easily recognizable, so if you live in Portland, keep an eye out. Thanks to magical for

Check out his artwork here

And buy his work here

#55 Awake

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:57:26 +0000

Awake PDX has quickly climbed the ranks as a successful artist in Portland. He began painting his roommate, and in time perfected his expressive, psychedelic style.

#54 RX Skulls: After the Show (and the documentary)

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:06:26 +0000

RX Sits down and reflects on the whole process of his Solo show, and the Documentary. Hear what RX Learned about himself, and some advice to other street artists who may be trying to put on a solo show themselves.

Link to Documentary

Buy RX Artwork here

#53 Pono Pinto

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:16:30 +0000

Pono Pinto arrived in PDX with a unique style and approach to his work. His influences stem from native Americans, traditional street art, and hold a healthy meaningful message.

#52 Esque: New school illustration

Black Bulb Creative — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 16:58:02 +0000

Esque brings a modern touch to a traditional style of illustration. He is as interesting as his artwork, and I really enjoyed having him come by the studio to share his perspectives on today's social media, mental health, and overall artistic wisdom.

#51 - Ace Troy: Life as a Transgender Artist

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:04:00 +0000

With the recent passing of his beloved dog, Ace Troy decided it was time to let down some walls and allow people in. It has been a constant struggle most of his life hiding his secret and making sure that those who knew did not spread the word. Although he has known for the majority of his life, many did not, and he finally came out as trans over Instagram back in February. Ace Troy comes clean about growing up and knowing, trying to hide it, and his experience in trying to deal with it. A big reason he did not want it associated with him is he did not want it to affect his career. He claims he sees many artists exploit their queer or trans identity in order to further their careers, and that is not something he wanted to do, which is respectable. Tune in to hear all of his story, talk of sex work, and how his dog has forever changed his life.

As always, thank you to Cascade Street Distillery for always providing their delicious alcohol for the show. We certainly cannot have enough of it and wish for you to check them out if you have not!

#50 - Adam Friedman

Black Bulb Creative — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 23:26:34 +0000

Adam Friedman joins Black Bulb Podcast accompanied by Cascade Street Distillery's South Sister Gin. Adam is an accomplished artist in many facets whether through his painting, installations, tattoos, or commission-based mural work. He is also a teacher leading a new generation of artists in the right direction, letting them know that he will not be able to teach them how to draw, and the amount of time they put in will dictate how good they are. His name, Iron Glacier, comes from Edward Abbey, his favorite author, because he has always been inspired by his work. As reading is a big part of Adam's practice, he appreciates Abbey's way with words. You may even look at one of Adam’s paintings and not realize it was inspired by one of Abbey’s quotes.Tune in to the episode to hear more about Adam Friedman to hear more about his life, his thoughts on art, and how he transitioned into tattooing.

You can also find out more about Adam by checking out his Instagram or his website.

Thanks to Cascade Street Distillery for providing their South Sister Gin. Their alcohol does wonders for relaxing hosts and guests alike. Since they have been a part of the show for quite some time now, I definitely recommend going out and checking out any of their spirits and taste the quality for yourself!

#49 - Jesse Hazelip

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:15:08 +0000

Jesse Hazelip joins Black Bulb Podcast to discuss his art protesting the prison industrial complex. Alex originally met Jesse at his show, Midnight Special, where he was being tattooed in an area the size of solitary confinement, and knew that he wanted to have him on after seeing his art. Jesse is now here to discuss his art protesting the prison industrial complex, being an illustrator, an activist, as well as a tattoo artist; private prison and possible reforms, going to South Africa to paint a mural, and how his favorite tool is the ballpoint pen. Jesse also wants you to start making noise to protest the prison system and see some real change. Tune in to hear the rest of Jesse's thoughts, his recommendations of the New Jim Crow and 13th, and meeting the owner of Juxtaposed!

You can reach Jesse Hazelip on Instagram @buffalo_bomber or his website.

#48 - Celeste Noche: Portland's Color

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:31 +0000

Celeste Noche, a Portland-based photographer, joins Alex and Ben on Black Bulb Podcast this week. Five years ago, she left her job at a tech company in San Francisco and moved to Portland to pursue a career in photography. While here, she noticed a strange lack of diversity. She even wrote an article about it. With this thought, she created a series titled "Portland in Color," which eventually became a full-fledged website. This website aims to connect people of color throughout the art scene in Portland. Tune in to the episode to hear what she has to say!

Thanks as always to to Cascade Street Distillery for their delicious spirits! They always provide a great time on the show, and during this episode, North Sister Vodka came through, but Ben drank it all. If you are ever looking for something new to try, definitely check out Cascade Street Distillery's collection.

#47 - Winston the Whale: Books Closed

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:18:58 +0000

This week, Black Bulb Podcast is joined by Winston the Whale (https://www.instagram.com/winstonthewhale/?hl=en), a well-known tattoo artist based in Portland. He moved here nine years ago from Charlotte, North Carolina, and was heavy into graffiti writing. After some incidents, he started to rethink his art choices and decided to make stickers. Initially, he had a clown, an owl, and a blob. That blob eventually became a whale and became his icon. His tattooing however started off by doing stick and poke for a few friends and grew to become what it is today.

He has done interviews with both Huffington Post and Buzzfeed, which were then reposted by MTV and Teen Vogue as well as gained traction on Reddit, about his anaglyph 3D tattoos. This helped create more buzz around his anaglyph 3D style of tattooing, and tattooing became his career.

As always, thank you to Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/) for providing their wonderful spirits for our podcast. We are always thankful to take part in sipping their alcohol as it is always a delight!

#46 - McMonster: Inky Dreams

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:18:18 +0000

This week, McMonster (https://www.instagram.com/mc__monster/?hl=en) joins us on Black Bulb Podcast. An art style that is described as "whimsical," "dark," and "magical" graces our presence. While living in Austin, Texas, he sold some paintings and realized it was easy to do. He ended up making more money selling his paintings than he did working screen printing for 12 hours a day for 2 weeks. Here is his full story!

Next Halloween, him and Dr. Scott are putting on a show that everyone must see, so be sure to check it out!

As always, thanks to Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/) for providing their wonderful alcohol for the show!

#45 - Mentalben: Go to School and Be a Business Major

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:02:27 +0000

Coming from a family of artists, Mentalben (https://www.instagram.com/mentalben69/) (real name: Benjamin William Adams) has pursued art all of his life. He joins Alex and Ben this week on Black Bulb Podcast to discuss his history in the industry over a nice pour of Cascade Street Distillery's South Sister Gin. Mentalben is a sculptor, illustrator, animator, photographer, author, and carries a wide array of other talents. He attended Pacific Northwest College of Art in 1987, which at the time, was a part of the Portland Art Museum, as an illustration major before ultimately dropping out in 1989 as he had found a job. This job landed him at Will Vinton Studios, home of the California Raisins, where he worked for a year. While there, however, he decided to learn how to sculpt. With help and guidance, he learned how to do it in six months, which the work culminated in him creating a Michael Jackson Raisin. This was eventually given to Michael Jackson as a gift. Following that, he took an internship at Disney in Florida. Fast forward to 2006, Mentalben ended up at Laika (successor to Will Vinton Studios) where he was a development artist for the Boxtrolls and continued working there for 10 years. He is also an author of the Munchy Crunchy Bug Book. Check out the rest of the episode to hear more about Mentalben's life and his seeing of Portland change as a native throughout the years!

Mentalben also has an upcoming show, In the Valley of She, with many other artists where the art is based on 70's erotica. It will be in early March at Brassworks Gallery. We will update this post once we have the official dates and times.

As always, thanks to Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/) for providing us with their absolutely delicious alcohol! It is always a treat to crack open a bottle and enjoy a smooth pour of any one of Cascade Street Distillery's available selection.

#44 - Bryce Wong: "The Sandman"

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:17:21 +0000

Bryce "Sandman" Wong (https://www.instagram.com/bbbrycewong/) joins Black Bulb Podcast this week to discuss his work and art. His name, Sandman, comes from a joke back in college. They would drink 4Loko, claiming to look for fights, but never fought anyone. His friends would ask, "All right, Bryce, who're you going to knock out? Who're you going to put to sleep?" However, a co-worker at Nike years later asked if he wanted to be called "Sandman." Bryce responded positively, and that was that. His co-worker has been introducing him as "Sandman" since. Bryce has been drawing his whole life and attended design school. Midway through his focus on product design, he realized he did not want to draw chairs, speakers, and the like. This has lead him to where he is now. Check out the episode to hear the rest of Bryce's story!

If you wish to check out Bryce's hard to navigate website, you can find it here: https://www.therealbrycewong.com/

As always, thanks to Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/) for providing us with their delicious alcohol that has kept our hosts and guests (when they drink) relaxed and happy!

#43 - Manatee Commune: Coconut Water or U2 Lawsuit?

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:20:37 +0000

Spread over two days, Black Bulb Podcast hosted Manatee Commune (https://twitter.com/ManateeCommune) (real name: Grant Eadie) killing a bottle of Cascade Street Distillery's Broken Top in the process. Manatee Commune is an electronic artist from Washington State with genres described as similar to Odessa and Bonobo. He has been producing under the name Manatee Commune for five years, and his efforts have been paying off with an impressive Spotify biography boasting of his achievements. Although this was not his initial choice in life, he had planned on becoming an architect as a kid and envisioned himself as an orchestral performer with his viola; however, he fell in love with production while attending college in Bellingham, and this has lead him to where he is now. Check out the rest of the episode to learn more about Manatee Commune!

https://www.manateecommune.co/

As always, thanks to our sponsor Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/) for providing their wonderful alcohol!

#42 - Dr. Scott (@DRSC0): Medically-Driven Street Art

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:30:38 +0000

"Let's see if you last a season."

This week, we have Dr. Scott (https://www.instagram.com/drsc0/) joining Alex and Ben on Black Bulb Podcast. He is an artist who claims to be shameless and puts himself on the street. He has been producing drawings for about four years now after turning to it when he could no longer rock climb; however, that is not the only art he does. Dr. Scott has been casting metal and creating 3D sculptures most of his life, but it his not a part of his current profile. Tune in to hear the episode and learn how he loves to travel, his foray into social media, the origins of his name, and the fact that he is indeed a doctor.

You can check out his art being sold through HG Contemporary in New York and see his show at Concrete Arcade in Portland.

This week's episode is sponsored by Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/); however, we are clowns and forgot to bring some of their delicious alcohol on the show.

#41 - Rx Skulls: Coast to Coast

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 22:51:59 +0000

When initially putting up street art, he had no name, but wanted to be a part of the community when he found people on Flickr. Diagnosed with a brain tumor, having a family history involved with cancer, his fascination with morbidity, and hating the way prescription drugs made him feel, his name was created. Rx Skulls is that name.

Rx Skulls (https://www.instagram.com/rxskulls/) joins Black Bulb Podcast this week to discuss his art and aspects of his life. His art can be traced back to a photograph he took of a skull in England over ten years ago. Through a rather laborious and intensive process, he still carves his art by hand using a lino block before transferring it to a digital medium. Tune in to hear the rest of his story!

#40 - Gage Hamilton

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Gage Hamilton joins Black Bulb Podcast this week to discuss his murals. From Seattle to Portland, he has done murals on the DeSoto building, the Soto neighborhood spanning a two mile stretch, the Saucebox, Travel Oregon, and many others. Many of his murals are inspired by the buildings' past, but after finishing a three year project, he plans to head back into the studio to try painting outside of his element, trying airbrushing techniques, and expanding his horizons. Tune in to this week's episode to hear more on his work and his plans for the future!

#39 - Making Our Dreams Come True: Bare Bonez

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:59 +0000

A man with a self-described playful and morbid style, Bare Bonez, joins Black Bulb Podcast this week to discuss his start in Portland's sticker scene.

Originally from Chicago, which he considers their scene to be close-minded with most of the artists keeping to themselves, he felt the immediate openness of Portland's scene after moving here a few years ago. Bare Bonez initially used Inkjet printers to make his stickers and laminated them with packaging tape; however, that changed when after a few months of living here, Rx Skulls invited Bare Bonez to his studio and showed him his process. From there, he has continued his sticker and artist journey.

Also, one of Bare Bonez' loves in life is Pee-wee Herman. He is planning to do a Pee-wee Herman-themed show in early 2019, but most of the details are being kept under wraps, so definitely keep an eye out for it!

Tune in to the episode to hear more about his past and his plans for the future.

#38 - Robert Rios: Punk Rock Crockpot

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:43:56 +0000

Robert Rios, owner of Irican Productions and member of Faithless Saints, Sorry Not Sorry, and Ground Score, joins Black Bulb Podcast this week to discuss his start and his passion for music. It all started after he graduated from Expression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, CA, and realized he could not afford to live in the Bay Area anymore. With connections, he decided to move up to Portland, OR, in 2008 and has since been a part of the music scene. Robert started doing recordings for bands for free or cheap for the first few years until it became a full-fledged studio as we know it today. Tune in to hear more about recording mishaps, how he prefers not to master the album after recording, and trying to make a living off music.

Sorry Not Sorry: https://www.facebook.com/sorrynotsorrypdx/
Ground Score: https://www.facebook.com/groundscorepdx/
Faithless Saints: https://www.facebook.com/faithlesssaints/

#37 - Hello Kitska: the Root of Street Kittens

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:33:08 +0000

This week, we have Hello Kitska sharing a glass of Cascade Street Distillery's Chipotle Pepper Vodka. Although she is relatively new to the scene, it all began when she posted an Instagram photo of the Seattle Gum Wall with a hashtag of Skam. They ended up speaking online, and after the cleaning of the Gum Wall, Skam invited her out to meet up with him, Rx Skulls, Dr. Scott, and Voxx Romana. After some hesitation on her part, Skam and Voxx Romana helped put up her first and second posters. It took off from there, and Hello Kitska has been hooked since.

Tune in to hear more about her story as an artist, how her artwork comes from her dreams and subconscious and women she sees when she sleeps that she considers her wardens, the origins of her name, and how she is jealous of artists who can do both 2D and 3D work.

Hello Kitska also runs a panel at PDX Art Jam every first Saturday at the month from 1-4PM at PDX Exchange. Artists create artwork on the spot, which then is available for sale afterwards for those interested. Be sure to check it out if you are ever in the area!

Hello Kitska can be reached on her Instagram and her website, Hello Kitska.

Thank you as always to Cascade Street Distillery for providing spirits for the show and allowing us to enjoy their wonderful creations!

#36 - Skam: I Relate Most to Spiderman

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:31:16 +0000

Skam (https://www.instagram.com/skamsticker/?hl=en), originally hailing from North Dakota, is here this week to talk about his beginnings and interest in art over Cascade Street Distillery's North Sister Vodka. While in North Dakota, he gained notoriety creating snow and ice paintings before ultimately moving out west to Portland after realizing North Dakota does not have much of an art scene. When Skam first started learning about stenciling, his influences included Shepard Fairey and Banksy; however, there was a shift in Portland's street art culture when the Graffiti Abatement Program started. This gave rise to Portland's now large sticker scene. Tune in to hear the full story including where his name came from, being self-taught in silk screen printing, relating to Peter Parker, and his love of horror movies, video games, and reading.

If you have time this week, head on down to the Goodfoot (http://thegoodfoot.com/) on SE Stark to check out the Vinyl Killers show. The show will start at 5PM and includes artists CTDZN, Ace Troy, Wokeface, Asinine, and this week's artist, Skam. We hope to see you there!

Special thanks to Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/) for providing the alcohol that you frequently see on the show. It is always amazing, and we always enjoy a hearty sip.

#35 - Birthday Boy Ace Troy

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:46:15 +0000

This podcast, we have a special episode celebrating Ace Troy's birthday with Cascade Street Distillery's North Sister Vodka, their Chipotle Vodka, and Domino's pizza; however, not only do we have Ace, but he has brought a crew of people. The first being his father, Jeff, a major biological contributor to Ace's creation; his sister, Alex, a traffic engineer for the City of Portland; Robert Rios, owner of Irican Productions and member of Ground Score, Faithless Saints, and Sorry Not Sorry; and Jake, another member of Faithless Saints and Sorry Not Sorry as well as Alex's fiancé. Tune in as we catch up with Ace and his friends!

#34 - Christian Gabriel: War Vet Artist with a Cause

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:49:32 +0000

This week, we have Amityville's own Christian Gabriel sharing a nice pour of Cascade Street Distillery's Chipotle Vodka. Christian feels his life began after high school when he joined the Marine Corps, dealing with the ups, the downs, the deaths of friends in Iraq, and coming back a different man. This led to him discovering painting as therapy, since using alcohol to treat PTSD is not a sustainable option. During Christian's darkest moments, painting made him feel that he did not need anyone else, just a brush and his imagination. Tune in to hear the rest of Christian's story!

Christian Gabriel works and gives back to the community as well. He is involved with East Creative, an art collective, and Do Good Multnomah, a non-profit organization helping homeless veterans find housing. Christian is also a co-organizer of Rose City Wellness Week, which is happening this month starting on 17 Sept and runs until 23 September.

Thank you as always to Cascade Street Distillery for providing their Chipotle Vodka! It was delicious, smooth, and has a definitive kick. If you are ever looking to spice up your salsa, try adding some of their Chipotle Vodka for a new kick.

#33 - Anna Duvall "They Tried Banning Me"

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

This week, the lovely Anna Duvall (aka Anna Deez Nutz) joins us over a nice glass of Cascade Street Distillery's South Sister Gin. She details her early life of being born in Berlin, Germany, followed by a move to the Big Island, Hawaii, at the young age of two. Being a haole, she says she found it hard to fit in with her peers, so with nothing else to do, Anna states she developed an interest in drawing, which became her "magic trick" to fit in. Luckily for her, this began a life-long passion leading to being featured in Thrasher's Envelope of the Month, Boneyard tap handles, and at a Portland Art Institute gallery (though not without complications). Watch the video to learn more about Anna and what has brought her to this point!

You can reach Anna Duvall on Instagram, Facebook, her personal website (Anna Duvall Art), or email her at duvall_anna@hotmail.com. She is more than happy to wait on you at Jake's Grill as well if you ever find yourself in the area! If you wish to purchase or check out her art, you can find it for sale at Momo's on 10th and Yamhill.

As always, special thanks to Cascade Street Distillery for providing their wonderful alcohol and wetting the lips of our hosts, Ben and Alex, and our guests!

We now have a Patreon as well, so if you wish to support us as we love what we are doing, check us out here.

#32 - "If You're Seeing Red, You're Probably an Awful DJ" Josh Soto / Night City

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:00:00 +0000

This week, an original guest of the podcast back on episode four, Josh Soto (aka Night City), returns to catch up with Alex and Ben over a glass of Cascade Street Distillery's Broken Top bourbon.

Soto speaks on recently playing direct support for NERO at 45 East, opening for Kaskade, DJing with Moxie from the Netherlands as well as opening for Mala. He also discusses the "code" to being a great opening DJ, not hyping up the headliner too much, DJs not knowing to not playing the main DJ's music before their set, and learning to switch up your set based on the show.

Follow Soto at @nightcitypdx.

Special thanks to Cascade Street Distillery and their delicious alcohol for being a part of the show!

#31 - Aesthete Society 08.08.18

Black Bulb Creative — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:45:00 +0000

This week, we have Edmund "Mundo" Holmes back on the podcast, but this time, he is accompanied by Risa Beck and Amir Morgan. Together, they form (sans one member) Aesthete Society (https://www.aesthetesociety.com/) and are all employees of Nike.

They have an upcoming show on 26 August 2018 at 417 NW Couch St for Sneaker Week (https://www.sneakerweekpdx.com/) here in Portland. This location is at lot 259 across from Deadstock Coffee (https://www.deadstockcoffee.com/). As told in the episode, they will be focusing on cool or interesting shoes throughout history that have influenced our culture and art. It should be an amazing time all around, and we highly recommend you check it out.

As always, thank you to our sponsor, Cascade Street Distillery (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/), for providing us with high quality spirits. We popped open a bottle of North Sister Vodka (http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/spirits/north-sister-vodka/), and every bit was as delicious as it looked. It even tamed Risa's nerves!

#30 - Lambskins 08.11.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:30:00 +0000

Originally hailing from Vermont, Lambskins (Sean Paul Lambert) joins Portland's own art podcast, Black Bulb Podcast, this week as we open a fresh bottle of Cascade Street Distillery's South Sister Gin. His shirt, based on Patti Smith's Horses, kicks the conversation off. He explains how he was exposed to art as a kid attending school near the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass., and how it shaped his appreciation into adulthood. Lambskins also discusses his layered process using any tool that lends itself to paper to build and create depth. Tune in to hear the rest of this conversation!

If interested, be sure to check out Lambskins' art on display at the Jupiter Hotel for the next two months! You can also find him online at https://www.instagram.com/lambskins.

A special thank you to our sponsor, Cascade Street Distillery, for supplying their absolutely fantastic South Sister Gin! Be sure to check them out at http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/.

#29 - From T-Shirts to Death Threats: Compton Creep 08.01.18

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 22:36:29 +0000

This week, Compton Creep checks in after coming under fire recently due to an art piece at an anti-Trump gallery. Listen in as he shares his thoughts, how he found out, and how he is dealing with it.

https://twitter.com/comptoncreeps
https://comptoncreep.com/

Special thanks to Cascade Street Distillery for providing their Broken Top bourbon this week! You can check them out at http://cascadestreetdistillery.com.

#28 - Ed Cuaresma - Agency Dream to Auto Broker 07.26.18

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000

This week, meet Ed the Autobroker as he discusses being hired at his dream job upon graduation, but realized it was not what he ultimately wanted; what keeps him working, and finally understanding the meaning behind "getting your foot in the door."

https://www.edtheautobroker.com/

Special thanks to our sponsor, Cascade Street Distillery, for providing their Potato Vodka Recipe 14! Definitely check them out at http://cascadestreetdistillery.com/.

#27 - Ace Troy 07.11.18

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Ace Troy swings by the studio this week to discuss his art, getting the crimes out of your system before 18, producing over 500 pieces a year, and assholes.

https://www.instagram.com/acetroy/
http://www.acetroy.com/

#26 - Jessie Alcaraz 06.27.18

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:30:00 +0000

This week, we have Jessie Alcaraz (not Alcatraz) to talk about her work at Lit Workshop, printing, skating, and her introduction to strip clubs.

http://litws.com/index.php

#25 - Andre Fortes 06.13.18

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:30:00 +0000

Andre Fortes visits Alex and Ben this week to discuss his art as memes, the boredom resulting in his artwork, and not understanding not using the internet for self-promotion.

https://www.andrefortes.com/
https://www.instagram.com/primalscreamingwithfriends
https://primalscreamingwithfriends.threadless.com/

#24 - Dark Matter Cult 06.06.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:45:37 +0000

This week, we have intergalactic travelers visiting Alex and Ben. They are Few and Feldspar, leaders of the Dark Matter Cult, and their companion, Prudence. Listen in as they discuss how they met and started, and whether or not you find it weird, it is guaranteed to be fun.

https://www.darkmattercult.com/
https://www.facebook.com/darkmattercult/
https://www.instagram.com/darkmattercult/

#23 - Joe Dimeo 05.31.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:11:50 +0000

This week, we are doing a swapcast with Joe Dimeo of My West Coast Buds! Joe is here this week to discuss business, his work style, and how he is where he is today.

https://www.colacove.com/
https://soundcloud.com/mywestcoastbuds
http://www.mywestcoastbuds.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mywestcoastbuds/

#22 - Asinine 05.23.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 30 May 2018 20:05:13 +0000

This week, street artist Asinine comes to the studio to meet up with Alex, Ben, and Luke. He discusses his style of art, the materials he uses, and what keeps him going.

https://www.instagram.com/asininecries/
https://asinine.bigcartel.com/

#21 - Don't Pay for Bots 05.09.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 17 May 2018 00:47:52 +0000

Black Bulb co-founder Luke Nice joins Alex and Ben again this week to discuss poor photography, changes in algorithms to fight bots, and recommend you NOT PAY FOR BOTS.

#20 - Luke Nice 05.02.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 09 May 2018 21:30:41 +0000

This week, Black Bulb co-founder Luke Nice joins Alex and Ben as he discusses his time as a Dungeons and Dragons streamer, virtual reality, and changes in how we produce content.

https://www.instagram.com/nerdcrafthq/
https://www.twitch.tv/loogery

#19 - Strategies Across Platforms 04.18.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 05:18:14 +0000

Without a guest and Alex going away on business the following week, things become a bit weird when Alex and Ben begin discussing promotion strategies across different platforms.

#18 - Street Artist: Wokeface 04.11.18

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:11:05 +0000

This week, another street artist comes to the studio: Wokeface. She discusses her entry into street art, how she started her image, and dealing with those opposed.

http://www.wokeface.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wokeface/

#17 - Street Artist: CTDZN 04.04.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:37:25 +0000

Enigmatic street artist CTDZN discusses aliens becoming the focal point of his art, evading authorities, and street art etiquette.

CTDZN Instagram

#16 - Experiment 1 03.31.18

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:49:26 +0000

Alex and Ben did a few experiments this week involving nootropics, chocolate, meditation, and turning daily objects upside-down. Tune in to hear their experiences.

#15 - Elle Stanger 03.24.18

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:53:13 +0000

Stripper, author, and UnzippedPDX podcast host Elle Stanger talks about her experiences navigating the marketing world, dealing with criticism, and staying mentally fit in a "taboo" industry.

StripperWriter.com
Instagram
Twitter
UnzippedPDX
Slutwalk Portland

#14 - An Excellent Podcast 03.14.18

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:00:46 +0000

Without a guest this week, Alex and Ben discuss issues that were on their minds regarding production and creating for work and play.

#13 - Mike Noe 03.07.18

Black Bulb Creative — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:08:57 +0000

Mike Noe of 503 Media & Events and TEDxPortland discusses his time as a graphic designer, how he ended up there, and his experiences in the industry.

https://www.instagram.com/mrn1919/
http://www.tedxportland.com/
https://www.our503.com/

#12 - Courtney Holley 02.28.18

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 22:56:32 +0000

Courtney Holley, a dancer from Portland, OR, discusses her experiences as an artist, a pilot, and performing with MarchFourth. Note: It's true, Crystal Ballroom's floor is purposely sprung.

https://www.facebook.com/tempospdx/
http://tempos.moonfruit.com/

MarchFourth 15th Anniversary Spectacular + Diego's Umbrella:
https://www.facebook.com/events/503915606652742/

#11 - Krystyna Solodenko 02.21.18

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:08:14 +0000

Krystyna Solodenko, a Portland-based photographer, talks about her experiences working as a female in the industry, collaborations with others, her experiences balancing her mental health, and her career as an artist.

https://www.instagram.com/_softpetals_/

Fantasies in Parallel Art Show:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1827392087273944/

#10 - Taylor Dutton 02.12.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 02:55:28 +0000

Taylor Dutton, President of EYRST, discusses the lead up to the founding of the label alongside Martell Webster, a former Portland Trail Blazer, and Neill von Tally; how he goes about handling artists, and the type of work that goes into running a record label.

https://eyrst.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eyrst/

#9 - Billboards 02.07.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:18:42 +0000

As they had no guest this week, Alex and Ben have a laidback discussion regarding giving back, burnout, advertisement, and finding something you enjoy.

#8 - Edmund "Mundo" Holmes 01.31.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 06:58:54 +0000

Artist and designer Edward Mundo talks about his experiences working as a shoe designer at Nike, moving to Portland from Detroit, graduating college during the financial crisis of 2008-9, and going from doing stock at Forever 21 to designing for Nike.

http://www.edmundholmes.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mundooo/
http://www.aesthetesociety.com/

#7 - Harben Lachica & Oilang Maui 01.27.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 23:11:25 +0000

Harben Lachica and Oilang Maui discuss their working in the industry, running Creative Credentials, personal ideas towards working on projects, and maintaining a healthy work space.

http://www.crdntls.com/
https://www.instagram.com/crdntls_/

#6 - Josh White 01.17.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:56:00 +0000

Josh White works for Logical Position, a "Premier PPC Management Company, Logical Position offers superior Adwords Management and SEO services" according to its Google hit. Josh gives us his invaluable insight on the current market for advertising on Google and on the internet in general.

https://www.logicalposition.com/

#5 - Ryan Aughenbaugh 01.10.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:54:00 +0000

Ryan Aughenbaugh is an A/V tech, music producer, gearhead, and bassist for the band Melville. Listen in while he explains what it's like working for a union as well as playing in a touring band.

http://melvilletheband.com/
https://melville.bandcamp.com/

#4 - Joshua Soto (AKA Night City) 01.03.2018

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:53:00 +0000

Guest Joshua Soto describes his experiences with working as a digital and social media marketer.

#3 - Finances 12.27.2017

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:49:00 +0000

Alex and Ben discuss dealing with finances as a freelance artist.

#2 - Daniel Lambert 12.21.2017

Black Bulb Creative — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:37:00 +0000

Daniel Lambert discusses his experiences as a film student and independent filmmaker as well as equipment, performance, Adobe Creative Suite and the visual thought processes that go into filmmaking.

#1 - Creative Lifestyles 12.13.2017

Black Bulb Creative — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:48:00 +0000

Alex Moan and Ben Ferguson introduce themselves and explain their approaches to creativity.