Bo & Luke is the magnet that drew me to Against the Grain Brewery and their beer as well as Robby Davis' artwork. His humorous cartoon style characters bring the brewery to life while pushing the envelope. He is a soft spoken humble man who was great about sharing his process, work phases and love of podcasts and music. Through our mutual love of General Lee and Bo & Luke we created another great episode of the podcast that I am sure you will enjoy.

The 16oz. Canvas is a podcast focused on the artists that bring your favorite beers and breweries to life. This playlist is made up of the music that our First 12 Pack of Artists listen to when they are creating their work. We hope it will inspire you too. For more info go to 16ozCanvas.com

Piperworks is a special brewery for me and my love of Chicago. The Ninja v Unicorn beer and label are part of that craft beer discovery that makes me love this project and speaking with Jason helped to reiterate that. He has fun and is doing something he loves. His studio, his band and his family are all important to him too. No egos were present in the making of this week's podcast episode and I was his first. We were gentle, but no cuddling. I look forward to the next Ink and Lead Designs inspired mini art show in my fridge.

Each artist I meet I try and take away something from them to do a better job in the future, but also to change my perspective and appreciation of art, design and creativity. My interview with Max was something unique and special for me. His perspective on life and art really resonated with me as a brother, father and husband especially his pieces featuring the games we play as youth, trampolines specifically. He was also one of the first to say my aesthetic question was a great question - one which he crushed.