The Little Art Studio
The Little Art Studio Podcast discusses the lives and careers of creatives, artists, performers, etc. Ashlyn Mckibben travels to different artists creative studio / home / and work spaces to sit down and deep dive what inspired these people to move in a creative direction with their lives. This includes the start of their careers, family dynamics, industry pros and cons, what is to come of their work, and more.
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Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 20: Harold Trucco
Welcome to Harold's Studio! In this episode (Filmed at The Bridge Miami), we discuss his career as a guitarist from his start playing with grandma, to formal training at Berkley, and his experience as a gigging artist from LA to Miami. I have s...
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46:51
Episode 19: Blake Aburn
Welcome to Blake's Studio! AKA the Renaissance Theater in Orlando, Florida. In this episode we discuss what its really like to be a full time theater performer, taking a project off Broadway, the ever changing personalities and rolls Blake gets...
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44:09
Episode 18: Mateo Zapata
Welcome to Mateo’s studio! In this episode we talk about the world of fine art photography, being perceived in portraits, self portrait work, holding on to life experiences through your hair and physical personas, and more. Mateo and I always e...
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1:09:40
Episode 17: Dani Read
Welcome to Dani's Studio! In this episode we chat about her incredible swimwear brand called FYI, the ins and outs of creating sustainable lingerie and swimwear, the details behind campaign shoots and branding and the overall process of creatin...
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1:08:50
Episode 16: Deb Nascimento
Welcome to Deb's Studio! In this episode we chat about Deb's beautiful space where she hosts all kinds of pottery events for the community. She is a brilliant teacher of her craft and has a mentality of constant expansion and manifestation. We ...
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46:00
Episode 15: Uncle Scotchy
Welcome to Uncle Scotchy's studio. Otherwise known as Eric Garcia, he has been a legend in the Miami music scene since the 90's. As front man of the blues fusion band named Juke, he gives us an inside look into the ever changing music scene in ...
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Episode 15
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58:51
Episode 14: Alexa Lash
Welcome to Alexa's studio! In this episode we deep dive Alexa's most recent nomadic journey where she spends a month here, a month there, and discuss the impact this journey has had on her as a musician. We also chat on what it takes to get boo...
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Episode 14
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53:12
Episode 12: Quiana Major
Welcome to Quiana's studio! In this episode we talk about the production process of making a record, being multi-faceted as a musician, how more girls should be inspired to play rock and roll, and much more. Since filming this episode I have be...
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Episode 12
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41:39
Episode 13: Victor Quintana
Welcome to Victor's Studio! In this episode we chat about photography and videography and the many ways the industry is changing. Utilizing AI to your benefit, the struggle of not being valued as a content creator, how social media has changed ...
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Episode 13
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1:05:44
Episode 11: Gabo Rio
Welcome to Gabo's Studio! Gabo Rio is a producer and DJ born in Nicaragua but currently based in Miami. We discuss the background of music production, process, making money, creating a label, internationally bookings, influence of Central Ameri...
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51:08
Episode 10: Brittany Brave
Welcome to Brittany Brave's studio (aka my living room). In this weeks episode we chat about the stand up comedy scene in Miami, changing demographics among audience in different cities, women's rights, being an angry feminist, bom...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:29
Episode 9: Jax Fantastic
Welcome to Jax Fantastic’s studio! On this episode we discuss all things strip, burlesque, pole, gogo-ing and more. This realm of performance art is not for the weak, join us as we chat about the ins and outs of this industry, crazy experiences...
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1:08:44
Episode 8: Martha Skinner
Welcome to Martha’s Studio! In this episode we discuss Martha’s many mediums of visual art and concept based work. Originally born in Colombia, Martha now resides in a small fairy tale looking town called Marshal in North Carolina. We discuss l...
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1:12:14
Episode 7: Taylor Davis
Welcome to Taylor's Studio! In this episode we chat about the formation of Taylor's band 'The Outsiders', gig life in Miami as a rock and roll artist, longevity of lyrics and performing through old age, iconic venues closing and the transition ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:16:50
Episode 6: Christian Arevalo
Welcome to Christian’s studio! In this episode we discuss Christians journey from musician to audio engineering to now one of the most successful wedding photographers I know. We also discuss the balance of family and owning a business with a p...
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56:51
Episode 5: Ganymede
Welcome to Ganymede's studio! In this weeks episode we chat about all things drag, New Media, marketing and branding yourself as a persona, relationship dynamics as a queen, generational divides in the drag industry and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:04
Episode 4: Erik Mace
Welcome to Erik's studio! This week on the Little Art Studio Podcast I sat down with Erik and discussed career transitions as a fine artist out of commercial work, exhibition work and book making, not being on social media as a creative in toda...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:48
Episode 3: Julia Sanders
Welcome to Julia's studio! In this episode we chat about musical influence, the recording process, making music during covid, the balance of motherhood and career, navigating the streaming world as a musician and more. I know basically nothing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:53
Episode 2: Starr Sariego
Welcome to Starr's Studio, in this episode we discuss photography for social change, ethical portrait photography, curating group exhibitions, queer joy and more. Starr has had such an impact on my life as an artist since I've known her and hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:53
Episode 1: The Rundown
Hello everyone! Welcome to the Little Art Studio Podcast. This solo chit chat is about what is to come in the future with this project. I will be sitting down and holding conversations with all kinds artists about anything and everything relati...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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