On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Amanda Kazemi. Amanda is going to be an MFA at Laguna College of Art and Design and I wanted to create an audio time capsule before she embarks on this journey. We start the conversation talking about her dogs and how she became a dog mom. I asked Amanda if her pervious experience as an art teacher has informed her art and life. Amanda tells us about why she has decided to get her MFA and why she chose LCAD. We also talk about the culture of the arts community in San Diego, what it's like and what it has to offer. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Amanda please visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grayfractal/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb James S. youtube.com/channel/UC_TDTw0nuZKee7OIV8L6CIw

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we are talking with Michelle Stein. Michelle was a cohort of mine at San Diego State University School of Art and Design. We start off the conversation talking about how much we liked to make costumes for our kids! Michelle explained to us why she left nursing school to become an artist and how she defines her art and practice. We also took a deep dive into the MFA experience at SDSU. I asked Michelle to tell us her plans for the future including teaching and how she plans to continue making work. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Michelle please visit her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Michellenatividadart/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb James S. youtube.com/channel/UC_TDTw0nuZKee7OIV8L6CIw

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we are talking with John Martinez. This episode is also available as livestream video on YouTube.com/thezimvideo. I discovered John on TikTok doing livestream portraits of people on Omegle. We start off the conversation talking about Star Wars and other things we enjoy from pop culture including a live chat question about the new Amazon Prime show Invincible. John tells us about his experience drawing portraits on livestream and what it's like using Omegle to do it. We also do a portrait reveal at the end of the podcast John drew one of me during the conversation and I made one of him before we started. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about John please visit his Instagram and website: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinezart/ http://www.johnmartinezart.com/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb James S. youtube.com/channel/UC_TDTw0nuZKee7OIV8L6CIw

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Kitty Nix. Kitty is a fellow MFA cohort with me at San Diego State University School of Art and Design. We start off the conversation with some fun get to know you type questions such as favorite color and favorite food which leads into some interesting conversations. Kitty also tells us about their practice as an artist and how they define it. We also talk a little about how the pandemic has effected Kitty's art and life. We finish off the podcasts with some thoughts about what Kitty want's to do after graduate school. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Kitty please visit their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittycancel/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb James S. youtube.com/channel/UC_TDTw0nuZKee7OIV8L6CIw

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Alyssa Stewart. Alyssa is a working artist in San Diego California. We start off conversation with Alyssa breaking down some of her favorite coffee in San Diego. She tells us about what she is into these days a couple of which is running and quad roller skating. Alyssa and I investigate the blurry line between making art for commerce and making it for your soul. We also talk about how the pandemic and social justice have influenced us.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Alyssa please visit her website and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssastew.art/ https://www.alyssastew.art/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Mirabel Wigon. Mirabel is an MFA at California State University Long Beach, president of Fine Arts Roundtable at CSU Long Beach, and a curator of the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021. We started off the conversation learning about Mirabel's relationship with thrifting and why it's important to her. Mirabel tells us about her practice as a painter and how she defines herself. We also spend a good amount of time talking about community in art, and why that's important to her. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Mirabel please visit her website and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirabelwigon/ http://mirabelwigon.com/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ Brenden S. https://www.facebook.com/ImmensityCrumb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Stephanie Dolan. Stephanie is an MFA at California State University Northridge and a participant in the CAMFA by Glamfa exhibition. We start off the conversation getting to know Stephanie and why she likes gardens and animals. Stephanie tells us about her experience at CSUN and why she chose to do her MFA there. I asked Stephanie about making art during the pandemic and over zoom and how or if it's changed her practice.  Stephanie also shares a little about her experience serving in the military. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Stephanie please visit her website and Instagram: https://www.sdolanstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sd3studios/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we are joined by Kara Nelson. Kara is an MFA at Mills College and is another participant  in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We begin our conversation breaking down the art of texting and how Kara has been using texting her friends as a way to pass the time. I asked Kara about her experience as an MFA at Mills, what are some of the best and worst parts of the experience. Kara and I talk about what success looks like as a graduate and as an artist. Kara also tells me how she likes to be supported as an artist. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Kara please visit her website and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karanelsonstudio/ http://www.karanelson.com/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Bailey Davenport. Bailey is currently an MFA at University of California San Diego and a participant in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We start off the conversation talking about Bailey's favorite video games and how they help with anxiety. Bailey tells us what her experience with the San Diego arts community has been like. I asked Bailey why she wanted to get her MFA and why she chose UCSD. Bailey also tells us what it's been like learning and living during the pandemic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Bailey please visit her website and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyriverss/ https://www.baileyrdavenport.com/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Dani Kwan. Dani is an MFA at University of California, Santa Barbara and also participating in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We started off the conversation with a lightening round of get to know you questions, favorite movie, book, food, guilty pleasures, and pet peeves. Dani tells us about their background in design and how it relates to their experience as a graduate student. I asked Dani why they wanted their MFA and why they chose UCSB. Dani also explains what it's like been going to art school during the pandemic. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you would like to learn more about Dani please visit their website and Instagram: https://danikwan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danikwan/ Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote Thank you to the current Patreon supporters please visit their links: Matthew B. http://www.mbacherart.com/ Rowan C. https://www.instagram.com/livelouderr/ Michael K. https://velvetjupiter.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app