Art Pays Me

Singer-songwriter Ria Mae shares what happened after her first hit song, why age doesn’t matter for musicians anymore and why it’s a good thing when people don’t know who you are. We also talk about her new album, Therapy.

On episode 25 I chat with Medical Skin Therapist, Lash Artist and Educator Stella Niatsikas. Stella talks about her passion for eyelash extensions and the beauty industry. The thriving business she’s built as a master Eyelash Technician and Trainer of aspiring “lashistas”. She talks about her fine art background, why she feels her work with lashes is an extension of her artistic practice and what it’s like putting a lot of effort and care into art that’s temporary. Stella says why she feels community and collaboration are important and how her training sessions aren’t just about lashes, but about teaching her students entrepreneurial skills.

Stella on Instagram:

@stellalashlover

Multidisciplinary creative, Omar “Oms” Hopkinson discusses how his roots in Toronto’s hip hop scene led him to work on diverse projects across the visual spectrum. We talk about how to stay true to yourself even when your interests vary and why he refers to himself as a creator instead of an artist.

Visual Artist Christopher Webb talks about the meaning behind his paintings and how training in boxing taught him how fear can be productive for artists. We also talk about his business, Pavia Gallery - Espresso Bar & Café, his segment on Global Television called Visual Arts Abstract and his recent exhibition at Acadia University Art Gallery.

Christopher Online

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Singer-songwriter, STORRY talks about the importance of diversifying your skills when you’re an independent artist, moving to London to further her music career and how she brings operatic sauce to songs she’s featured on.

We also talk about working with UK artist, Stormzy, the release of her deluxe album, CHIII The Come Up and why she brings awareness to sex trafficking in her art.