Graffiti to Film Festival - Meet Montclair Film Festival Poster

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🎨 In this episode, we dive into the 2024 Montclair Film Festival in Montclair, New Jersey, and the creative vision behind this year’s official poster. The festival teamed up with the talented artist Kevin Scott Comse to design a piece that embodies the spirit of this popular event in the New Jersey and New York area. Join us as Kevin shares the story behind his artwork and his inspiring journey from graffiti artist to fine arts success. 🌟

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - First Impressions of the Poster
00:21 - Kevin's Inspiration and Storytelling
00:38 - Kevin's Journey to Visibility
00:57 - Relating to the Artistic Process
01:35 - Welcome Kevin Scott
01:46 - Kevin's Background and Move to New Jersey
02:26 - College and Early Career in Advertising
03:14 - First Job in Soho and Living Challenges
03:50 - Early Artistic Influences and Graffiti
05:58 - Art Classes and College Application Journey
07:22 - Transition to Graphic Design
07:48 - Finding His Artistic Style
08:59 - Meeting Heather Carter and First Show
10:09 - The Crazy Story of Meeting Heather
12:01 - The Impact of Robert Carter
13:03 - First Art Show Experience
14:07 - Creating the Montclair Film Festival Poster
15:10 - Emotional Connection to the Poster
15:43 - Kevin's Love for Movies
17:11 - Watching Movies with Kids
19:44 - Kids' Reactions to Classic Films
20:02 - Audrey Hepburn Films
21:00 - The Importance of Theaters
22:05 - Kevin's Art Displayed Around Town
22:35 - Kevin's Artistic Process and Mediums
24:27 - How to Purchase Kevin's Art
24:38 - The Inspiration Behind Kevin's Work
25:06 - Emotional Stories Behind the Art
26:15 - The Power of Writing and Spelling
27:49 - The Therapeutic Act of Journaling
28:04 - The Intent Behind Kevin's Paintings
29:10 - The Emotional Journey of Painting
30:34 - The Resolution in Art
31:12 - Kevin's Future Aspirations
32:15 - Kevin's Graphic Design Work
33:02 - Attending the Montclair Film Festival
33:12 - Working with the Montclair Film Festival Team
33:59 - Challenges of Working with Clients
36:09 - Balancing Client Work and Personal Vision
36:27 - Kevin's Artistic Goals
36:47 - Closing Remarks

Join us as we explore Kevin's artistic journey, his inspirations, and the emotional depth behind his work. Whether you're an artist, an art lover, or just curious about the creative process, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

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