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Apr 27, 2018

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Brian Butler - Miami based illustrator and artist. Brian Butler returns to the podcast to discuss repping your city, expanding your horizons through travel, and gives a play by play of a Smash Mouth concert. IG: @UpperHandArt

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Apr 27, 2018

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Deconstructive Pop Artist Matt Gondek presents - Clean Break. An informative podcast dealing with the business of the art world. In each episode Matt talks with different guests who will share the no holds bared truth behind how they advanced their own careers.

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Clean Break - Episode 6 - Eric Bauza: Eric Bauza - Voiceover Artist. Marvin the Martian, Woody Woodpecker, Master Splinter, Fozie Bear... Voiceover Artist Eric Bauza voices them all and tons more of our favorite characters. Also, we try and solve the mystery of who broke into my... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 11 - Sam Whitney of Giclee LA: Sam Whitney - Giclee LA. Sam's company, Giclee LA, does fine art Giclee prints for some of the biggest artists in the world. Learn how to prepare your work for print as well as loads of other tips and advice. Website: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 15 - Greg Mishka: Greg Rivera - Owner of the popular streetwear brand MISHKA. Greg Rivera has been running the popular streetwear brand MISHKA since 2003. We speak to Greg about how his brand got started, how it developed a strong presence in the scene, their... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 8 - Paul Jackson: Paul Jackson - Toronto Canada based Illustrator. We speak about his days in the band merch world, developing his style, and how there's no shortcuts to "making it" as an artist. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 1 - Birdo: Birdo - Toronto based Mural artist. We discuss the Canadian art scene, the struggles of becoming a US citizen, and proper facial care. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 16 - Che Anderson: Che Anderson - Director and founding member of Pow! Wow! Worcester. Che Anderson, Project manager to the city of Worcester Massachusetts, details how he brought the globally recognized mural and arts festival Pow! Wow! to his city. Che... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 59 - Prints on Wood: Prints on Wood - A large-format printing company that specializes in creating wood prints for artists and photographers, based in Riverside, CA. We talk with the owners, Erin and Derek about the origins of the company, the process of... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 3 - Brian Butler: Brian Butler - Miami based Artist. We speak about drawing live concerts, Art Basel, Sweaty Hot Illustration, and Put-Put. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 5 - Homeless Cop: Homeless Cop - Los Angeles based Artist. We speak about moving to Los Angeles, his clean art style, where his name came from, and Metallica impersonations. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 17 - Fidia: Fidia Falaschetti - Italian born artist and sculptor living in Los Angeles. We sit down with Italian artist Fidia to discuss moving to the United States to persue an art career, how to choose the right assistant, the pitfalls of social media,... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 9 - Lillipore: Natasha Lillipore - Los Angeles based illustrator. We speak about her artwork, getting ripped off by major companies, and juggling commercial and personal work. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 30 - Alex Pardee: Alex Pardee - Fine artist, muralist, designer, and toy maker. Alex Pardee began his art career in the late 90's. Now more than 20 years strong, Alex shares what he's learned over time and gives insight on his different projects. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 25 - Alex Garant: Alex Garant - Figurative Artist. A heart attack early in life made Canadian artist Alex Garant realize that life is short. For the last six years Alex has been taking her figurative oil paintings all over the world and making quite a... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 12 - Kristen Liu-Wong: Kristen Liu-Wong - California based artist. Kristen has made a huge impact on the art community in such a short amount of time. Exhibitions are prestigious galleries.. cover stories in notable magazines.. learn Kristen's ethos about how she... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 10 - Matt Caughthran: Matt Caughthran - Vocalist from the bands The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx. We speak about his bands' beginnings, touring, and being on David Letterman. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 22 - Aaron Firestein: Aaron Firestein - Artist and Co-Founder of the massive footwear brand BucketFeet. We speak to Aaron about turning his hobby of customizing friend's shoes into a huge footwear brand known the world over. Aaron has made a huge impact not only in... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 21 - Wade MacNeil by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 2 - Michelle Tanguay: Michelle Tanguay - Detroit based Artist. We speak about how she began her art career, pushing through fear to begin painting murals, and ghosts. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 44 - Jason Link: Jason Link - Creative Director at Epitaph Records. We talk to Jason about the roles of a creative director in the music industry, what record companies are doing to drive sales, things freelancers can do to work smarter, and how merchandise and album... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 26 - Dante Orpilla: Dante Orpilla - Reddit Employee, Therapeutic Artist, and Ex-Criminal. Dante began pursuing his unique "water color" artwork during his time in prison. Using coffee, Kool-aid, and what was available - Dante began creating the work which... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 13 - Brian Butler: Brian Butler - Miami based illustrator and artist. Brian Butler returns to the podcast to discuss repping your city, expanding your horizons through travel, and gives a play by play of a Smash Mouth concert. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
57 min listen
Clean Break - Episode 19 - Phem: Phem - Los Angeles based Music Artist. We speak to Phem about transitioning from performing in a full band to going solo and writing music that leans on close personal experience. From her days as an accomplished Jazz drummer, to living in a... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 39 - Hoxxoh: Hoxxoh - Miami Artist and Muralist. Clean Break is in Miami for Art Basel speaking with our friend Hoxxoh. We speak to Hoxxoh about his mural work and fine art. We also welcome special guest co-hosts Brian Butler and Upendo. This episode was recorded... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 33 - 2SHAE: 2SHAE - Los Angeles based Artist and designer. Only a few days before his new solo exhibit at EWKUKS in Los Angeles, 2SHAE shares his past experiences that influence his work. From drug addiction, tattooing in prison, and MTV's West Coast... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 18 - WRDSMTH: WRDSMTH - Los Angeles based Artist and Author. We speak to WRDSMTH about transitioning from commercial writer, to author, to famed street artist. WRDSMTH's story is a great listen for anyone who ever dreamed of following your passions and just... by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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Clean Break - Episode 48 - Jeff Soto: Jeff Soto - Pop Surrealist and Street Artist from Riverside, California. We talk to Jeff about his long varied career, teaching and the stability it provides, and how to maintain goals while juggling your everyday life. IG: by Clean Break with Matt Gondek
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