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What questions should you ask a gallery before working with them? We go over the big ones - and provide a free checklist when you're having the conversation. Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career

Should you work with a gallery? We talk about what galleries SHOULD be doing for an artist (and vice versa) Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career

Ron English's impact on the art world cannot be overstated. His unique style and bold messages have inspired countless artists and have made him an icon in the world of street art and beyond.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career

Where do you make your art? We discuss pros and cons of working from home versus a studio space. Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career

Brent and Mikael are both back on the podcast to discuss morning routines and daily habits to improve physical and mental well-being while pursuing their art careers.

A webstore is a vital source of passive income. We discuss getting started without investing money on inventory.  Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career

VEVE sells digital collectibles and collaborates with some of the biggest entertainments brands like Marvel, Disney, and DC. We speak with the New Zealand based founder, David Yu, about the company's explosive growth and the steep learning curve that comes with starting a business of this magnitude.  With over 290,000 Active users on their app, and over half a million NFT's sold - VEVE is the largest mobile collectibles platform on the market.   

Grow your brand, get more collectors, and get people interested in what you're doing. Social Media is a cost effective way to reach a wide audience that wants to learn about you and the art you create.  Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career

The Andy Warhol Musuem in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania boasts over 900 paintings, 100 sculptures, 4,000 photographs and more from Andy's storied life and career. We speak with the director of the Warhol, Patrick Moore, about Andy's life as well as the museum. We also speak with Anneliese Martinez, the senior director of the "Pop District" - a development plan that's transforming the museum’s surrounding neighborhood into a cultural hub for Pittsburgh - drawing on the artist’s legacy Contact Anneliese - MartinezA@Warhol.Org

Financial planning is critical to launching your art career and having stability. With adequate financial planning, you can have more control over your art business, set professional and personal goals, and ensure a long-lasting career. Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career. 

By creating intuitive, repeated shapes, Lefty Out There (aka Franco Campanella) achieves the rare feat of working in contradictions. His work is both bold and intricate. Organic but uniform. A simple mark makes up a considerably more complex whole. We discuss his art practice, entering the gallery world, management, and advice for aspiring artists. 

Welcome to the new and improved Clean Break Podcast! For our first episode back, we're laser focusing on one particular topic - How to price your artwork and make your very first sales. Gondek is joined by Patrick of AlwaysArt, our podcast partner.  Please visit CleanBreakPodcast.com for free resources, tips, and guides to grow your artistic career. 

Simone Legno is the creative director and founder of TokiDoki - an internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand. Dharni is a Singaporeon Beatboxer whose traveled the world competing. We interviewed them both recently during the Culture Cartel Expo in Singapore. Clean Break will return for our new season Mid-January 2023. For now, enjoy this bonus episode.

Artists Sage Barnes and Julia Mercanti Bonus episode! Clean Break returns January 2023. For now, enjoy the episode with artists Sage and Julia recorded Live during Yorkville Mural Festival in Toronto Canada in collaboration with Stock X

Tal Cooperman - Executive Creative Director for Station Casinos and Business Owner From getting his start at Tribal Streetwear and gifting product to bands like Linkin Park, starting successful companies like ResQWater and luxury hot sauce brand TRUFF, to the entertainment and casino business - where Tal helped revitalize PALMS casino by placing artwork from Damien Hirst, Murakami, KAWS, etc. We cover a lot in this episode.  IG @Tallywood

Gregory Siff - Artist Child actor turned contemporary artist, Gregory describes how using visual art helped deal with emotions of bad auditions and losing a loved one. We discuss his origins in street art, finding help to push out his message, and the importance of mental health.  IG @GregorySiff

Dalek - Artist We cover a lot of ground in this extensive look at Dalek's long and varied career. The origins of his iconic Space Monkey character, moving from the New York art scene to North Carolina, changing artistic styles in the middle of his career, working with commercial brands, and more. Dalek has done it all.  IG @Dalek2020

Craola - Artist Craola has made a name for himself through his hyper detailed  paintings that blend pop culture, the surreal, and his ever growing world. We get into how his career began, how he's still pushing to improve his work, and other facets of his legendary career.   IG @Craola

Avery Andon - Gallery Owner and Artist Manager Avery is known for a variety of ventures - most notably his gallery ArtLife (which sells Blue Chip artwork online) and managing his brother and artist Alec Monopoly. Finding success in both, he now has turned his attention to NFT's, and his new platform ArtGrails.   IG @AveryAndon

OG Slick - Artist With a 30+ year career in graffiti, fine art, sculpture, and now NFT's - OG Slick is a legend in the art community. We discuss the origin of the LA hands - his iconic piece, and lots of other stories from his careers in streetwear, painting the world, and working with celebrities like DeadMaus.  IG @OG_Slick