Creative City Episode #27 - Designer Jenifer Sult of Cut + Sewn

Fashion Designer Jenifer Sult is the founder of Cut + Sewn, a multidisiplinary studio that provides design and sewing services in addition to a full product development package for fashion and soft-good product designers. Jenifer’s love of sewing started at an early age, when she started making her own clothes in elementary school(!), and hasn’t waned since. We talk about launching a collection of home-sewing patterns called Daughters of Style, how she helps clients get from the idea stage to the product stage, and why Cincinnati is the perfect place to start a fashion business.

We also discuss:
- The intuition and understanding that go into the art of pattern making
- Why 50% of her fashion designer clients come from New York City
- How she connects with small factories right here in the USA
- Being part of Artworks Big Pitch and launching a product with First Batch
- Opening the SHOWROOM storefront to showcase goods from independent designers

Visit:
www.cutsewn.com
Episode 19 featuring Cosette
SHOWROOM independent designer showcase (shwrmgallery@gmail.com)
cutsewncincinnati on Instagram
@cut_sewn on Twitter
@thestylesample on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat

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Creative City Episode #26 - Artist-Designers Janet Creekmore and Ben Neal of Eye Candy

Artist-Designers Janet Creekmore and Ben Neal focus on branding for retail, restaurant, and mixed-used lifestyle centers via creative studio Eye Candy, but their passion can be summed up thusly: they design for place. We talk about their mobile gallery project POPPED ART, the benefits of being nosy, and how they bring high art into the design process.

We also discuss:
-How they initially partnered up and joined forces
-Becoming part of a community by activating underutilized spaces
-What they’ve learned working with People’s Liberty
-Why art and artists are crucial to economic development
-Tips for combining art and design
-The beauty of whiteboards and kanban, a visual process-management system

Visit:
creativeeyecandy.com
poppedart.gallery
@eyecandydesign on Instagram
@poppedartgallery on Instagram
@thestylesample on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

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Creative City Episode #25 - Elementz Spoken Word Instructor Jori Cotton and Teaching Artist for Music Nick Rose

Spoken Word Instructor Jori Cotton and Teaching Artist for Music Nick Rose work with Elementz, an youth-focused organization dedicated to social and emotional development through the arts. We talk about poetry slams and music performance, the upcoming Artist Showcase, and the rewarding work of helping young people find their voice.

We also discuss:
-The Elementz Artist Showcase on Thursday October 27th, featuring music, dance and youth poetry
-Louder Than a Bomb and the new Poetry Out Loud program via a partnership with Ohio Arts Council
-Providing a space where young people can grow and ask questions
-Open community dance classes on Mondays (!)

Visit:
elementz.org
ElementzHipHop on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SoundCloud, YouTube and Vimeo
TheStyleSample on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

Featured music by Elementz artists:
“Brazilian" by Alex Stallings
"Callin’ Me" by T Rock

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Creative City Episode #24 - Illustrator Erin Barker

Illustrator Erin Barker always knew she wanted to be an artist, deciding to focus on illustration after several years of experience. We talk about growing up with parents who were designers, how an unfulfilling job taught her what she shouldn’t do as a career, and the importance of creating projects for yourself in your desired line of work.

We also discuss:

  • The advice she gives to aspiring illustrators
  • Making personal work as a creative outlet
  • Why copying your idols isn’t necessarily a bad thing
  • The childhood influences that inspire her work today

Visit:
erinbarkerillustration.com
www.behance.net/ebarkerdesign
hooraylorraine.tumblr.com
@hooraylorraine on Instagram
@thestylesample on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

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Creative City Episode #23 - Photographer Josh Anderson

Photographer Josh Anderson got his start in photojournalism a little over 10 years ago, and has since moved into fine art and fashion photography. We talk about what it’s like to be part of a traveling press pool, his first professional job (for Interview magazine, no less!), and his best advice for new photographers looking to get experience.

We also discuss:
-Moving from the literal work of newspapers to more creative endeavors
-The trick to “capturing something before it happens”
-Why it’s important to let yourself grow
-The most important thing to consider when finding clients

Visit:
josh-anderson.com
jjoshandersonn.tumblr.com
@jjoshandersonn on Instagram
@thestylesample on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

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Creative City Episode #22 - Anh Tran and Catherine Richards of Hark+Hark

Artists, designers, activists, and nonprofit leaders Anh Tran and Catherine Richards make conceptual art that’s an expression of love and friendship through collaborative enterprise Hark+Hark (harkandhark.com). We talk - and laugh -  about staying true to yourself as a maker, listening to your gut instincts, and why talking to *everyone* is the best way to learn and grow. 

We also discuss:
- How they found manufacturers to produce their jewelry line
- Real life research and development
- How the “magic key” to success is really just working
- Partnering with other experts to form the “bigger brain"
- Their upcoming Style + Sustainability gala featuring living garments created by Cincinnati area fashion designers 

Visit:
harkandhark.com
modernmakers.org
catherinerichardsart.com
Brooke Shanesy Photography
Zephyr Gallery
@catherinerichardsart on IG
@anhtrananhtran on IG
@thestylesample on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

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Creative City Episode #21 - Photo Stylist Jessie Cundiff

Welcome back for Season 3 of the Creative City podcast! 

Photo Stylist and all-around creative babe Jessie Cundiff started as a fine artist and has been a successful freelance stylist for six years. We chat about what it takes to build your portfolio, the importance of doing the work, and why being part of a community makes a difference in work and in life.

We also discuss:
-How Jessie got her start as a stylist
-How her fine arts skills help her on the job
-What she looks for in an assistant stylist
-Why it’s fun to experiment and push boundaries
-Taking time to travel and explore
-Being a Big Sister! 

As mentioned:
JessieCundiff.com
@jessccbell on Instagram
Creative City episode #15 - Rosie Kovacs of Brush Factory Furniture
TheStyleSample.com
@thestylesample on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat

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Creative City Episode #20 -

Social and Civic Innovation Specialist Tamaya Dennard spends her time sparking civic engagement at Design Impact, a nonprofit design firm focused on social justice and social change issues. It’s no wonder she went from being voted “most likely to change the world” in high school to working as an agent of change, but just how did she make the leap from real estate to politics?

We talk about how she went from stuffing envelopes for a friend to managing PG Sittenfeld's political campaign, why quitting a "good job" to work at City Hall for a MUCH lower salary (thank goodness she had an understanding landlord!) was a pivotal moment, how she leverages the relationships she’s built to make a difference in the community, and why it’s important to create opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to come together.

Follow Tamaya Dennard on Facebook, @tdennard on Twitter, and tedennard on Instagram
Follow thestylesample on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

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