Just Make Art - Jeremy Cowart: Capturing Essence Through the Lens of Innovation

Jeremy Cowart: Capturing Essence Through the Lens of Innovation

07/25/24 • 62 min

Ever wondered how to turn happy accidents into artistic masterpieces? Join us as we sit down with Jeremy Cowart, the visionary photographer known for his high-profile subjects like Taylor Swift and Barack Obama, to explore the unpredictable nature of art and the magic of childlike creativity. Jeremy shares his journey from launching the impactful Help Portrait initiative to pioneering the world of Lightographs and NFTs. Get ready to be inspired by his relentless pursuit of innovation and his unique approach to photography that ensures no two photos are ever the same.
Discover the intricate dance between passion, purpose, and creativity as we delve into the purity of creating for creation's sake. Jeremy's insights reveal the pressure of social media on today's creative processes and emphasize the beauty of embracing one's unique identity. Through personal anecdotes and quotes from iconic figures like Basquiat, Thom Yorke, Picasso and Oscar Wilde, we explore the essence of maintaining an open and playful mindset in our artistic endeavors, reminding us that true artistry thrives on the freedom to explore and express. With reflections on the importance of lifelong learning and adapting to new creative landscapes, this episode celebrates the relentless spirit of artists who continue to reinvent themselves and inspire others through their unyielding commitment to self-expression.

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Just Make Art - Jeremy Cowart: Capturing Essence Through the Lens of Innovation

Transcript

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This is Ty Nathan Clark and I'm coming to you on an early , humid , rainy Texas morning . It's 6.30am and I've been arriving at my studio between 5.30 and 6.30 these days to get to work before it turns into probably about 120 degree oven . That is a Texas studio in the summers and it's usually about that hot around 10 am in the morning , so I try to get a few hours in befor