Episode 98 - Sam Heimer (Abomination Brewing Company)

This week’s featured artist is Philly-based Sam Heimer. We came to learn of him through his work with Abomination Brewing Company, but his portfolio and style are much more vast and diving in made for a great episode. Through hard work and being true to his vision and how he wanted to use his art and be his own boss. Making a career via art and design isn’t an easy path and so many don’t have the thick skin and fortitude to be their own boss and come out stronger on the other side, but that’s not Sam. True to himself and his story, this episode is encouraging and honest while also sharing valuable insight into what it takes to be that artrepeneur on your own terms.

Records, beer and whiskey labels, coffee and toys all with this work on them, makes for an impressive portfolio and a versatility of work despite the dark themes and colors. When it is time to get something for that Halloween super fan, Sam’s your guy. Tell him AJ sent ya. 

Cheers and have a great weekend.

Episode 97 - Hugh McCormick (Austin Street Brewery)

This week’s featured artist is Hugh McCormick. We came to learn of Hugh through the work that he has done with Austin Street Brewery in Portland, Maine but his designs and portfolio are vast including Lululemon, Bissell Brothers Three Rivers and so much more. A natural storyteller, Hugh shares his journey and process in bringing a brand to life with his work as well as the path that lead him to call Vacationland home. 

Discussions on the importance and power of mental and physical health, yoga and even his love for Nickleback. As you can imagine, Hugh is honest to a fault and makes for a great guest. Stories of hard work and dedication to get to the next chapter of being able to run your own business are key themes that resonate so much with me and have been prominent throughout the project and this episode really supports that. Only way it would be better is if there was a way for me to write this in Comic Sans (/s). 

As we approach the century mark, I continue to sit back and reflect on our time together. I am truly blessed to be able to share the stories, adventures and passions of our amazing artist and designer family each week. Humble people who work hard doing what they love. Each person will take something different away from the episodes which is beautiful and more than I could have ever expected two years ago. Thank you for listening and giving me and the artists a platform.

Episode 96 - Jack Liakas (Sixpoint Brewery)

This week's featured artist is Brooklyn-based Jack Liakas the creative force behind the new look and feel of the Sixpoint Brewery labels. A humble, laid back and hard working designer who brings his hand drawn labels to life with hard work and passion for his job, colleagues and of course a good pilsner. Learn how he got started at the brewery, his love of music and his home state of Maine. A great episode that pairs well with the polar vortex.

This episode also has us catching up with Heidi Geist of 48 Beer Project and her journey across America. We catch up with her in New Orleans as she is about to embark on her latest collaboration with Parleaux Beer Lab. One of our favorite people in craft is living an impressive, crazy and wild adventure that is truly unique.

Enjoy!

Episode 95 - James Yeo (Left Handed Giant Brewing Co.)

This week's featured artist is Brighton based artist James Yeo. We came to learn of James through his labels and designs for Left Handed Giant Brewing Co. We spoke with Yeo to learn about his story, love of art and creation and how he organized his files and helps to name the beers too. A fellow lover of music James shares with us a great project that he and his wife are working on to discover as well as deep dive weekly into new music. A lot of fun and sarcasm and great perspective into his work and insight into one of my favorite labels he made as a gift for his father in law. Enjoy this great episode as we continue to introduce you to great artists and designers from around the world here in Season 9.

Episode 94 - Arielle Katarina (Hidden Springs Ale Works)

This week's featured artist is Arielle Katarina the fruit loving, chill vibe having artist from Florida who is the creative force behind the labels for Hidden Springs Ale Works. A great insight into her journey, how she ended up in Florida and how she became an Artrepreneur. This is our first episode of Season 9 and it is great way to kick it off. Enjoy and remember to tell a friend and that we are now on Spotify! Cheers.

Episode 93 - Eric Wolfe Sahlsten (Motorworks Brewing)

This week's featured artist is FL's own Eric Wolfe Sahlsten who we came to learn of through his beard and designs for Motorworks Brewing. Happy 5th Anniversary to the Motorworks crew and best of luck in the future. This is a good story of hard work, enjoyment and humility. Eric loves his job, his brewery and what opportunities he has by being a part of the MWB team. Enjoy and Happy New Year to everyone. This is our last episode of Season 8.