The Creative Condition podcast

Shaun Ryder is a bonafide rock star with stories to tell. The Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman joins me to share his creativity, his back story and why he feels as energised as ever before with Black Grape due to start a fresh UK tour off the back of returning album Pop Voodoo.Not one to hold back with the truth, Shaun touches upon why trends are the worst thing to follow, how he learned on the job and the key role played by Tony Wilson who appreciated not just their technical abilities, but the whole aura, attitude and appearance of the band and allowed them freedom to develop creatively.It's a spellbinding glimpse into one of music's most interesting minds.Get us your thoughts on social @arrestallmimics, listen and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher and more.Episode X4 of Arrest All Mimics is kindly supported by http://illustrationweb.com, http://heartinternet.co.uk, http://foilco.co.uk and http://theaoi.comBlack Grape tour tickets at: http://www.blackgrapemusic.com/tourPre Order Wrote For Luck at https://www.faber.co.uk/shop/music/9780571330935-wrote-for-luck.html

Episode 130 of the pod is out Monday. Copy below, images attached - I've included 3 separate images for Instagram stories - please share them on there if you use it!!We all see it, all of the time and we love it. FOIL shimmers and shines on so many surfaces, adored by designers but shrouded in mystery.I'm joined by Matt Hornby from Foilco, who takes us inside the work of foil, details the sheer range of creative possibilities within and explains why the design industry is critical to their work.We find out about their brilliant Multiplicity events, where creative speakers share stories and foiling workshops take place in the UK and overseas.Get your shine on and share thoughts now @arrestallmimics and hit them up at http://foilco.co.ukEpisode 130 is kindly supported by Illustrationweb.com, heartinternet.co.uk, theaoi.com and foilco.co.ukhttp://instagram.com/foilcoltdhttp://twitter.com/foilco

Shutterstock is a gigantic stock image platform with over a billion images available. But the creative side of stock runs deep. The 2019 creative trends report has just dropped and Shutterstock curator Robyn Lange joins me to break it all down along with her inspiring journey.Robyn set out from an American farm community, working out of a car and ended up in the Empire State Building curating one of the biggest image libraries in the world.Join us to hear this inspiring tale and why 80s opulence and zine culture might just be where it's at this year!Get your thoughts on trends over @arrestallmimics on social now!Supported by http://illustrationweb.com, http://heartinternet.co.uk and http://theaoi.comhttps://www.shutterstock.com/https://twitter.com/shutterstockhttps://www.instagram.com/shutterstock/

Supposed is a dangerous word. Too many of us see what has gone before, what already exists and aspire to emulate it, believing success is achieving that goal. Rob Watson, one half of Raw design studio shares his story of beginning and growing his agency before realising he was far away from the creativity he cherished. So he downsized and lead with quality work, wellbeing and focusing on what felt right for him and Ruth Watson, the two who now comprise the core of Raw studio.In today's digital world, the old models can be destructive and we get deep into size and why it matters.Get us your thoughts over on @arrestallmimics now and don't forget to share a review of the show on iTunes and with a friend!Supported by http://Illustrationweb.com, http://heartinternet.co.uk and http://theaoi.comhttp://weareraw.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/rawdesignstudio/https://twitter.com/weareraw

Jim Sutherland of Studio Sutherl& is creating some of the best design in the world right now. Since going out alone, he has worked with Royal Mail, Agatha Christie, D&AD and Star Rite among many others to create work that has its roots in the importance of the idea, fun and curiosity.He joins me to talk about the importance of creating work that matters to you and using it to attract the right clients. We get into Jim's background, why love of the the process will be evident in the quality of good design and how his current practice feels like his own MA degree!Get your feedback over @arrestallmimics on social now!The show is kindly supported by Illustration Ltd, Heart Internet and The AOI.http://studio-sutherland.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/studio_sutherland/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/andsutherland?lang=enhttp://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.com

Tash Willcocks is many things. Illustrator, Hyper Island creative business school programme leader, thinker, do-er, but most importantly, she's an energetic, highly-creative human.We discuss a range of topics including optimal anxiety - the 'just outside the comfort zone' space when we are at our best, doom loops, delight loops and turtles on broomsticks.It's an inspiring chat not to be missed and I want your feedback @arrestallmimics on social.https://www.instagram.com/tashwillcocks/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/hyperislanduk/?hl=enhttp://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tashwillcocks/?hl=en

Superfried is the design studio of Mark Richardson. His succinct, visually seductive brand, identity, design and illustration work covers many disciplines.We get into his background including childhood logo obsession and wall drawing, the smoke and mirrors that can lead creative professionals into dissatisfaction when it needn't be so and his work with the Leonardo DiCaprio foundation.It's a fascinating look into the world of one talented man.Get your feedback over on social @arrestallmimicshttp://www.superfried.com/index.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/superfrieddesign/https://twitter.com/Superfriedhttp://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.com

Laura Greenan's bright, fun, psychedelic 1960s inspired illustration hits you straight in the mouth and leaves you feeling slightly intimidated. But don't be fooled. There's a deeper layer at work here.Laura is new to the world of freelance illustrator after spending years working as a designer in full time employment.We talk about the fears, the early steps, why this time is critical for establishing your personal style and where she'd like to go. Get your feedback and thoughts on those first breaks in the professional world to @arrestallmimicshttps://lauragreenan.com/http://illustrationweb.com/lauragreenanhttps://www.instagram.com/lauragreenan/https://twitter.com/greenandraws?lang=enhttp://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.com

The Walking Dead has become a pop culture phenomenon. Maybe we're all sensing the end and need to find an exciting spin to put on it, or maybe the storytelling is just THAT addictive. Charlie Adlard, the man behind the artwork for 15 years of the comic's existence joins me at the Lake District Comic Art Festival 2018 to share his story from mesmerised childhood comic fan, to turning the words of Robert Kirkman into hard hitting, dynamic illustrative pieces of magic.We discuss the origins of his role on The Walking Dead, his first steps into the comic book industry and how he feels about the TV show and seeing his drawing come to life in such blockbuster fashion at AMC.The fantastic music on this week's show is courtesy of Dirty Freud, 'Jumping at Shadows' ft. Ruby Tingle. http://instagram.com/dirtyfreudGet your feedback over @arrestallmimics on social!Show support from:http://illustrationweb.comhttp://theaoi.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttps://www.skybound.com/the-walking-dead/walking-dead-comics-story/https://twitter.com/charlieadlard?lang=enhttp://www.charlieadlard.com/https://www.comicartfestival.com/

Dave Haslam was the last DJ to man the decks at the Hacienda, following an incredible run at the famous Manchester nightclub that was responsible for so much creativity, innovation and fresh ideas in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following the release of his memoir and 5th book, Sonic Youth Slept on My Floor, he joins me to talk about creativity at large, his 35 years of self-employment and the diverse nature of his work as a DJ, writer, broadcaster and more. We talk about why local might be important once more with political chaos ahead, why passion has always lead the way in channeling his creativity and reliability.Get your feedback over now @arrestallmimicsPhotograph in artwork by Seb Mattheshttp://www.davehaslam.com/https://twitter.com/Mr_Dave_Haslamhttp://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.ukhttp://theaoi.com