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Rah Lowry is a visual artist living in Oxford, Mississippi, that works in illustration and sculpture. With a newborn and a one-year-old providing inspiration, the young father sits down to share with us about life growing up in New York and Atlanta, his time in Miami and involvement with Art Basel, and his new peaceful life in Mississippi. Find Rah: https://exceliusart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Exceliusart/ Find us: www.TheLittleYellowBuilding.com www.tlybARTMAG.com  Support the show

This week we are joined by a ceramic and watercolor artist who spends her time between Montgomery and Ocean Springs. Catie Daniel grew up on the coast and discovered early that clay was her thing. Through the tutelage of a teaching artist, Catie was able to stoke her creative flames and provide new opportunities to new generations of young artists. Listen in as we talk about the importance of teaching artists, getting past your fears, and how life-changing it can be to start recognizing the beauty in the mundane. Find Catie: https://www.instagram.com/theartistcatie/ https://www.catiedaniel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/catiedanielstudios/ Find us: www.TheLittleYellowBuilding.com www.tlybARTMAG.com  Support the show

This week, our guest artist discovered his passion for art and made a u-turn in the middle of his education when he found his calling. Mississippi artist Brenden Davis lives and works in Jackson, making graphics during the day and dawning his artistic might by creating drawings and animations reflective of his life and world. Find Brenden: https://www.instagram.com/brenden.eli https://www.brendendavis.com/ Find us: www.TheLittleYellowBuilding.com www.tlybARTMAG.com  Support the show

Whoever said that youth was wasted on the young had yet to meet this week's artist. Brejenn Allen is young, ambitious, and putting in the hard work. The Meridian-based artist uses a mixture of current culture and unconventional materials bringing texture and humor into her work. Find out all about Brejenn's inspiration and process, and then find her on social media if you haven't already. Oh, and Lowes, if you're listening, Brejenn is an artist with a passion for your store... Brand ambassador Queen... Just throwing it out there. Find Brejenn: https://brejennallen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brejenn https://www.tiktok.com/@brejennallen Find us: www.TheLittleYellowBuilding.com www.tlybARTMAG.com Support the show

Darryl Anderson is a Mississippi painter who, through God and art, continues to find redemption along life's path. You can visit Darryl while you take in his vivid watercolors on the weekends, Friday and Saturday, in Hazelhurst. His story continues to inspire me, and I hope it inspires you too! Find Darryl at:  http://dandersongallery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dandersongallery https://www.facebook.com/darryl.anderson.161 See Darryl on Mississippi Roads https://www.pbs.org/video/mississippi-roads-art-transformation/ Find us at TheLittleYellowBuilding.com Support the show

Thank you to all of our listeners for making 50 episodes possible! A super special thank you to our phenomenal guest host Angee Montgomery who turns the tables on me. Make sure to listen to her episode #28. Find Angee on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angee_montgomery You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/derekcovingtonsmith/ Follow us @thelittleyellowbuilding and visit our website thelittleyellowbuilding.com to see everything there is to participate in. Support the show

This week's guest artist is Mississippi Photographer J'Marcus Alfred, who shares what it is like to find new confidence in the art world. You can currently view his work in the BODY exhibit over at thelittleyellowbuilding.com Find J'Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/lightkeeper212/ https://www.facebook.com/jae.amersonbell Thank you to the Friends of TLYB! Your membership helps fund the transcription of the podcast for the hearing impaired. If you would like to become a member, visit https://www.thelittleyellowbuilding.com/store/c15/Membership_for_2022.html Support the show (https://bit.ly/3lXHFEN)

We are joined this week by Mississippi artist and gallerist Keri Davis. Keri has a family history in the gallery business and shares how she brings that compassion and love for her artists at Pacesetters. You'll hear all about her personal work and some tips on approaching a gallery for representation. Check out their upcoming events; they always have something fun to do. Find Keri: https://pacesettergallery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pacesettergallery/ Thank you to the Friends of TLYB! Your membership helps fund the transcription of the podcast for the hearing impaired. If you would like to become a member, visit https://www.thelittleyellowbuilding.com/store/c15/Membership_for_2022.html Support the show (https://bit.ly/3lXHFEN)

tlybARTMAG is a visual arts magazine that focuses on Contemporary Artists living or working in Mississippi. The first issue is available to view or download for free at tlybARTMAG.com You can order one of the limited print copies at thelittleyellowbuilding.com Find Jennifer and the What's Good Project: https://whatsgoodproject.com/ https://jenniferdrinkwater.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thewhatsgoodproject/ https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdrinkwater/ Thank you to the Friends of TLYB! Your membership helps fund the transcription of the podcast for the hearing impaired. If you would like to become a member, visit https://www.thelittleyellowbuilding.com/store/c15/Membership_for_2022.html Support the show

tlybARTMAG is a visual arts magazine that focuses on Contemporary Artists living or working in Mississippi. The first issue is available to view or download for free at tlybARTMAG.com You can order one of the limited print copies at thelittleyellowbuilding.com Find JX Farms nad the crew: https://jxfarms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jxfarms/ https://www.instagram.com/churchgoinmule/ https://www.instagram.com/wiljax/ https://www.instagram.com/jesse.ryan.brown/ Thank you to the Friends of TLYB! Your membership helps fund the transcription of the podcast for the hearing impaired. If you would like to become a member, visit https://www.thelittleyellowbuilding.com/store/c15/Membership_for_2022.html Support the show (https://bit.ly/3lXHFEN)

tlybARTMAG is a visual arts magazine that focuses on Contemporary Artists living or working in Mississippi. The first issue is available to view or download for free at tlybARTMAG.com You can order one of the limited print copies at thelittleyellowbuilding.com Find Ellen: http://www.ellenlangford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ellenlangfordart/ Thank you to the Friends of TLYB! Your membership helps fund the transcription of the podcast for the hearing impaired. If you would like to become a member, visit https://www.thelittleyellowbuilding.com/store/c15/Membership_for_2022.html Support the show (https://bit.ly/3lXHFEN)

This week I'm joined by Mississippi Fiber Artist Hannah Hester. Hannah shares how she didn't grow up with a pencil in her hand but would grow into an "art anarchist" anyway. She also shares what it's like to belong to a community of creatives in your field, even if it is online. This week we also get a little bonus with Hannah as she shares about her day job at Oxford Treehouse Gallery. Find Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hhesterdesigns/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/hhesterdesigns/ Other Mentions: http://www.oxfordtreehousegallery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oxfordtreehousegal/ Thank you to the Friends of TLYB! Your membership helps fund the transcription of the podcast for the hearing impaired. If you would like to become a member, visit https://www.thelittleyellowbuilding.com/store/c15/Membership_for_2022.html Support the show (https://bit.ly/3lXHFEN)