The Creative Condition podcast

An exclusive 4-story and introductory excerpt from Ben Tallon's new book, YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain.You can grab your copy at http://bentallonwriter.com

Creating design and written content you'd like to share with the world?Ben Tallon's accidental author career kicked off when Champagne and Wax Crayons: Riding the Madness of the Creative Industry happened off the back of an angry freelancer blog rant. It was published via a traditional publishing house.YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain is his 3rd book, a rancid collection of black comedy and observational stories from Britain's cultural underbelly and this time out, he's going indie.Here are some thoughts and experienced ups and downs from each model which will hopefully help you work out which may suit your work, schedule and character more.Head to the bookshop at http://bentallonwriter.com to buy YA MUM now and visit the library section for Ben's bibliography.Supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.com

Self-initiated work is vital to forging our own path through the creative industry. Without restriction, the scope to express character, passion, sentiment, to create with unfiltered purity, to explore, chase magic and wonder, is limitless.In part 2 of the self-initiated creative projects showcase, brilliant work by Jill Gibbons, Raw Studio, Stanley Chow, Hazel Mead, Micah Purnell, Jenny Robins and more complete the lineup of examples of leading their own creative career conversations.http://stanleychow.co.ukhttp://weareraw.co.ukhttps://www.jillgibbon.co.uk/http://hazelmead.comhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Jobseekers-Annoyance-Smith-writing-AaronTingz/dp/B00588DLRIhttp://tomgauld.comhttp://coldwarsteve.comhttp://Murugiah.comhttp://micahpurnell.com/http://Lucindarogers.co.ukhttp://craigblackdesign.comhttp://Sarahbeetson.comhttp://Dougiewallace.comhttp://seventhirtyeight.blogspot.com/https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podglomerate/storyboundhttp://Craigoldham.co.ukhttp://Asburyandasbury.comhttp://Jennyrobins.comhttp://www.davidcohendirector.comhttp://davidcohendirector.comhttp://illustrationx.comhttp://eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/rewilding/http://theaoi.comhttp://bentallonwriter.comhttp://bentallon.com

Self-initiated work is vital to forging our own path through the creative industry. Without restriction, the scope to express character, passion, sentiment, to create with unfiltered purity, to explore, chase magic and wonder, is limitless. In part 1 of the self-initiated creative projects showcase, brilliant work by Graham Wood, Dawinder Bansal, Adelaide Damoah, Jane Bowyer, Mr. Bingo and more set scintillating examples of what doors making time to create for ourselves can open.http://cargocollective.com/grahamwoodworkhttps://www.dawinderbansal.com/http://bowyerjane.co.uk/https://adelaidedamoahart.com/https://mr.bingo/http://yuaf.orghttps://www.instagram.com/mizogart/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/mac_impact/?hl=enhttps://micahpurnell.com/http://kingsleynebechi.co.ukhttp://saraprinslooart.co.ukhttps://naotatsumi.net/http://instagram.com/breakingthehabit_podhttps://www.ashwatkins.com/http://illustrationx.comhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/online/rewilding/http://theaoi.comhttp://bentallonwriter.comhttp://bentallon.com

What's the f'n point? Is a two-part special podcast in response to the understandable feeling of futility in the creative industry. There's a lot to worry about in the world and when monster after monster keeps stomping over the horizon, 'What's the f'n' point?' is a very valid question.In part 2, British producer and artist Dawinder Bansal joins me to lay out a powerful showcase of exploring sensitive and often misunderstood topics in a subtle and inclusive way. From the 1st generation of British born, South Asian community, Dawinder uses the personal and uses theatre, film, audio and other media to tell stories in a way that invites the audience to get up close and personal, to experience it for themselves. We get deep into Jambo Cinema, Asian Women and Cars: The Road to Independence and The Making of a South Asian Wedding, the responses and why it is crucial, during these times, that they provide an interesting, entertaining space for respectful debate and discourse.The show is kindly supported by Illustration X and The Association of IllustratorsListen on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher and more, or at http://soundcloud.com/arrestallmimicshttps://www.dawinderbansal.com/https://twitter.com/dawinderbansal?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/dawinderbansal/?hl=en

What's the f'n point? Is a two-part special podcast in response to the understandable feeling of futility in the creative industry. There's a lot to worry about in the world and when monster after monster keeps stomping over the horizon, 'What's the f'n' point?' is a very valid question.In part one, Craig Oldham joins Ben Tallon to discuss his own insecurities and let us in on some spellbinding, vital projects. Craig explains the importance of understanding that we are all a small part of a bigger whole, with limited, but important influence. With passion, drawing upon the personal and wonder, that influence can become unlimited.Detailing In Loving Memory of Work, his stunning book on the 1984/85 miners' strike and his They Live 'epiphany editions' book, Craig illustrates the unpredictable ways meaningful design can change, enliven and unite in troubled times.Next week, in part 2, I'm joined by artist Dawinder Bansal who picks up the baton and goes deep into her South Asian heritage. She shows why inclusivity and subtlety in our activism can be just as powerful as any protest or placard. The show is kindly supported by Illustration x (http://illustrationx.com) and the Association of Illustrators (http://theaoi.com).https://www.craigoldham.co.uk/https://twitter.com/officeofcraig?lang=enhttp://roughtradebooks.com/books/they-live-a-visual-and-cultural-awakening/http://bentallon.com

Atlanta, GA based illustrator Dominique Ramsey shares her story, including Pokemon, animals and spirituality as influences on her vibrant, seductive illustration work.We talk about the power of visual communication and the fine line between smash-mouthed and quietly effective.Arrest All Mimics Episode 146 is supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comFind Dominique at https://www.dominiqueramsey.com/about#drawingwhileblack on Twitter!http://bentallon.com

Claudine O'Sullivan returns to the show to talk about her experience of lockdown. We get into parenthood, changes from Covid-19 and drawing ducks.You can check out Claudine's free colouring book at: https://www.claudineosullivan.com/shop/colour-for-calmShow supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.com

Artist and illustrator Murugiah lets us inside his London spare room, where recent mind-bending surreal canvases stand tall, inspiring and bright. He takes us into the inspiration and this relatively new direction and their South-East Asian influence.He also explains why the virus has been especially worrying for the family with several family members on the front line in hospitals.https://murugiah.com/The show is supported by:http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comStories for the Apocalypse: http://instagram.com/storiesfortheapocalypse

Inside the Covid-19 cabin of illustrator Hazel Mead who returns to the show to talk working from home tips, creating work around taboos, finding ways to discover clients with budgets for such work and changing the sex education conversation!Supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comhttp://instagram.com/hazel.mead