Arrest All Mimics: The Original Thinking And Creative Innovation Podcast

Eden Orfanos worked for years as a make-up artist in Hollywood, on a broad range of projects, including blood for TV show, Dexter, makeup on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and cadavers for the CSI detective shows. She also worked with the likes of George Clooney, Jude Law and Kristen Stewart, along with set design, stylist and producer roles. After growing tired of the more negative tendencies in the Hollywood world, so embarked on a journey to Africa, working with deaf mute children, using art therapy as a form of communication and teaching.Eden is a rare talent with touching and fascinating stories from her unbelievably varied career and I had to record one of our conversations which I can assure you, are always far from dull! Now getting stuck into an art therapy degree, we discuss the extremes of her journey so far, the unexpected routes it has taken her and how she now starts to see much method to seeming madness with the benefit of hindsight. Eden is a testament to how we all have the scope to shif

I illustrated on a monthly rotation for Design Week, a heavyweight player in the creative press world, from late 2009 until it's end as a print magazine in 2011. Shortly afterwards, Angus Montgomery became the editor of it's new online publication format. I wanted to meet Angus and discuss the challenges he faced in steering the magazine from 25 years of print newsstand prominence into an entirely digital existence. Plunged into the ever deeper digital ocean of content, he had to think laterally, tell strong stories to stand out in the face of overwhelming competition for clicks and become very fluid in responding to such a fast moving platform. We discuss how we as creative professionals can ensure our work is news worthy, what makes an attractive story in the design world, the Design Week Awards, the broad content in Design Week and its mind-bending print archive of the publications history.Show Notes:http://www.designweek.co.uk/ - Design Week official websitehttp://awards.designweek.co.uk/ - Desi

With a moniker like 'the Rainbow Crusader,' artist, illustrator and head of Illustration Ltd joins us to discuss her signature neon, pop style of image making, fashion design and impressive list of clients in the arts. Sarah tells us about her role as head of talent recruitment at Illustration Ltd, how she has come to so perfectly embody her creative style through personality and interest in fairground visual identity. Sarah takes us on a journey to her dream project, a crowd-funded residency at Coney Island in New York City.http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/SarahBeetson/view Sarah Beetson on Illustration Ltdhttp://www.sarahbeetson.com/ Sarah Beetson official sitehttps://twitter.com/sarahbeetson Sarah Beetson on Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahbeetson/ Sarah Beetson on Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahbeetsonillustrator/?fref=ts Sarah Beetson Facebook

London painter, Ray Richardson has been described as 'the Martin Scorsese of painting.' His filmic compositions of scenes that suck in the viewer, allowing them to envision their own book-ends to the powerful moment depicted as only Richardson can, invite us into his own London.We talk about his upcoming show, 'London Soul' at Beaux Arts, the strong presence of English Bull Terriers in his work, working in Chicago and his path from Goldsmiths University at a time when conceptual art was becoming prominent, to becoming one of the UK's most respected painters.http://rayrichardson.co.uk/ Ray's official websitehttps://twitter.com/RayRichardson1 Ray on Twitterhttps://www.facebook.com/Ray-Richardson-Londons-No-One-149640825114988/?fref=ts Ray's official Facebook pagehttps://www.instagram.com/rayrichardson1/ Ray's Instagram

Humm Media work with a wide range of clients to create striking and unique PR and communications campaigns. David Woods, one half of Humm, offers us a unique insight into the world of PR, communications and marketing your work in an original way.We discuss the importance of the personal touch and storytelling when aiming to stand out and reach your target audience and client base. We cover social media, e-etiquette, the importance of the human touch and why many artists, designers and other creative professionals struggle with self-promotion and marketing. We all face the challenge of channeling our personality and character into our work and we touch upon how others read that as a brand.Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidpaulwoodsHumm Media official website: http://www.hummmedia.com/Humm Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HummMedia

We join German artist, illustrator and maker, Sandra Dieckmann at her fantastic 'Mama Wolf' studio and shop to talk about her popular nature inspired artworks.Sandra talks about fairytale influences, growing up in Germany and her prominent positioning in the Etsy and makers scene.We talk about the David v Goliath challenge of making money from hand made goods as an independent maker, especially when faced with heavyweight Christmas competition from the likes of John Lewis, Liberty's and other department stores vying for your festive pennies.Sandra's official site: http://www.sandradieckmann.com/Sandra's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SandraDieckmannSandra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandradieckmannSandra's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/sandradieckmann/Sandra's Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/DieckmannSandra

Cult UK filmmaker, DJ and musician Don Letts played a key role in introducing reggae music to the punk scene in 1970's London. He lives by the code of 'hustle,' famously sneaking into Bob Marley's hotel room to talk with him and then becoming friends.Don continues to make films and hosts 'Culture Clash Radio' on BBC 6Music on Saturday and Sunday night.For a slightly shorter talk than usual, Don packs a lot of audio dynamite into our conversation, discussing what we've lost in the digital revolution and why he still considers himself an aspiring filmmaker.Don Letts' Culture Clash Radion show on BBC 6 Music: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072pzt

Kyla Paolucci joins us in Brooklyn, New York to discuss her work with HBO, WWE and her recent work in the production design department of 'While We're Young,' starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. We also tackle the issue of ageing gracefully, New York Fashion, geriatric starlets and why it's cool to be a weirdo.Kyla's official site: http://www.kylapaolucci.com/Kyla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kpaoluKyla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciaolucci/

Creative Director of Stylorouge, Rob O'Connor joins us to discuss the fundamentals of the London based creative consultancy company's astounding success over several decades.Well known for their work with Blur and on the iconic poster designs for Trainspotting, Rob discusses their wider work and the importance of creative collaboration, freedom and why total democracy is not always the best method of running design projects.Rob also explains why the creative process is a bit like making a cup of tea...Stylorouge official website: http://www.stylorouge.co.uk/

John Newbigin, chair of Creative England, who mentor, support and invest in the UK Creative Industries joins me to discuss creativity in education, how crucial it is and how the current system is outdated and cruel.We discuss what the arts bring to a rapidly transforming society in the digital revolution and break down Education Secretary Nicky Morgan's comments about children choosing arts and humanities limiting their careers...Looking for feedback on this one guys, big issues and real life content!Creative England official website: http://www.creativeengland.co.uk/John's brilliant Guardian article: http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/jun/17/academic-subjects-alone-wont-set-every-child-up-for-lifehttps://twitter.com/newbijohn John on Twitter

Illustrator, Artist and workshop leader Miss Led joins us to talk about her unconventional path from a small Welsh town to visual communications heavyweight players. She works with clients including Braun, Clinique, Reebok, Diesel and Vans, creating illustrations, murals and live paintings.Find out what attracts Miss Led to the idea of solitude and a pet rat. We also discuss the need for early encouragement and constructive criticism in order to develop as a creative professional.http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/MissLed/view Miss Led on Illustration LtdMiss Led on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missledstudio/?fref=tsMiss Led on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_led1/Miss Led on Twitter: https://twitter.com/missledster

New York based, English artist Robert James Clarke joins us to explain how his signature dog paintings happened. He overcame a fear of them after being attacked by a German Shepherd and has gone on to paint Kate Moss' dog, 'Archie' among many other big names.We discuss healthy competition being crucial, the difference between art college in the 1980s and the landscape facing graduates now and the minefield that is capturing a dog's personality...Oh and why we no longer see white dog fouls...Rob's official site: http://www.robertjamesclarkeart.com/Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertjamesclarkeart/?hl=enRob's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/robertjamesclarke/?fref=ts

New York University professor of theatre, Rebecca Johannsen joins us in London to talk about storytelling, anticipation and utilising 'less is more' in theatre and it's importance in all art forms.Rebecca gives us an insight into the role of costume, set and production designers and why fans of the films of Wes Anderson emotionally invest his work in such a big way.We also get to learn about the height of 'spectacle' in American theatre, including one performance where the stage was flooded and elephants swam in front of the audience.

UK based illustrator and photographer Danny Allison tells us about his year in the Middle-East, gold flakes on risotto, photographing the king of Kuwait by day and illustrating by night. Find out what 'Near Death Freelancing' is all about and how using your personality and passions can lead to those dream clients.http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/DannyAllison/view Danny on Illustration LtdDanny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannyallisonDanny's photography portfolio: http://dannyallison.com/Danny's official illustration site: http://dannyallison.co.uk/Danny's illustration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyallison_illustration/?hl=en