Mimi

Mimi

por Melanie Johnsson
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Ep#3 Owen Davey - On researching animals, setting boundaries and snorkeling in the Bahamas

In today's episode, I talk to illustrator extraordinaire Owen Davey. Owen and I really got along and we ended up going on a lot of fun tangents - chatting about everything from freelance life, his way of working, his colour palettes as well as the time he got to go to the Bahamas after creating a poster for his client Beneath the Waves. We also talked about the work he's doing through his Portfolio reviews to try and make the industry more diverse and inclusive as well as his tips for a good work/life balance (hint: setting boundaries). Owen was so generous and open, he shared a lot of nuggets of wisdom in our conversation... Enjoy! You can follow him on social media https://www.instagram.com/owendaveydraws/and see more of her work on his website https://www.owendavey.com/ Make sure to keep an eye for his Portfolio Reviews - also on his Instagram or reach out to him directly via email To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening!Edit by Melanie JohnssonMusic by The Big Let Down - Sojourney
T1 · E3
17 abr 2023
55:15

Ep#2 Marilyne Blais - On zoom cups for zoom, refining her process and growing her ceramic studio

In today's episode, I get to chat with the awesome ceramicist Maryline Blais. If you haven’t seen Maryline’s jug mugs and zoom cups yet, then you’re missing out. I’ve been a fan of her for years now as anyone could tell from my collection of colourful mugs and objets from her. In our conversation, we talk about how it felt growing up in Quebec in a small town being the creative one in a family of hockey players. We also chat a lot about her moving to Berlin and growing her brand and craft, perfecting her process and skills and selling out her stuff within minutes online (hint: it’s both very exciting and daunting at the same time!). I loved getting to hear more about Maryline’s personal life and what she’s up to when she isn’t throwing amazing jug mugs. Enjoy! You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/marilyneblais/ and buy her creations via her website https://www.marilyneblais.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/ We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney
T1 · E2
10 abr 2023
51:16

Ep#1 Clémence Gouy - On amplifying other people's voices, illustration and rollerskating

In today’s episode, I chat with Clemence Gouy. Clemence is an illustrator originally from France, who now lives in Amsterdam. Her work is bold, powerful and thought-provoking. In our conversation, we talk about her growing up in Brittany, living on a sailboat for a while with her family and how inspiring it was to have her mum also be a graphic designer and illustrator. We also talked about her creative journey to where she is now, from where she studied to the multiple internships she did around the world before starting her freelance career in the Netherlands. You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/clemence_gouy/ and see more of her work on her website https://clemgouy.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/ We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney
T1 · E1
3 abr 2023
49:24

Ask Mel & Maddy #11 - On freelancing full time, picking colour palettes, the least and the most money we've made from licensing and more

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via Instagram - either directly via DM at @melanie.johnsson or @maddyology or when each of us puts a little questions box in our stories! What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
15 jul 2024
48:32

Ask Mel & Maddy #10 - On experimenting within your style, setting up an art studio, portfolio top tips and more

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via Instagram - either directly via DM at @melanie.johnsson or @maddyology or when each of us puts a little questions box in our stories! What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
1 jul 2024
47:41

Ask Mel & Maddy #9 - On style, licensing, associations for illustrators and books that changed our (creative) lives

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy and from the end of June, you'll be able to ask questions on Mel and Maddy's websites and Instagram directly. What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
12 jun 2024
52:05

Ask Mel & Maddy #8 - On The Pattern Challenge, who you should create for, selling art online and when (and if!) you should give up a creative career

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
20 may 2024
47:07

Ask Mel & Maddy #7 - On ways to promote your work outside social media, what illustration agents look for and how to follow up on emails

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
6 may 2024
49:22

Ask Mel & Maddy #6 - On the magic of taking a break, why Mel is getting an illustration agent again and what to do after University (hint: find your voice)

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
8 abr 2024
38:50

Ask Mel & Maddy #5 - On style consistency, licensing for brands, reaching out to clients and what AI means for artists

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
18 mar 2024
45:58
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