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Nas the Artist, a Baltimore-based artist, showcases his distinctive artwork through his platform called Artistco. With a background in graphic design, Nas began his art journey during high school and continued to teach himself various forms and styles, ultimately developing his own unique artistic flair. His inspiration is drawn from a wide range of sources, including photography, cartoons, music, sports, history, and more. With a desire to make a positive impact on millions of lives worldwide, Nas combines his passion for art and entrepreneurship to create impactful and vibrant art pieces.

For today's discussion:

• Nas the Artist shares his unique perspective on life and art, finding inspiration in cartoons and using that lens to uncover positivity and lessons in every situation. Get ready to explore the world through the eyes of an artist who sees creativity in the everyday!
• Join us as we dive into the artistic process of Nas the Artist, who loves experimenting with various mediums like paint, chalk, pencil, and charcoal. Discover how his openness to creating art on different surfaces brings an exciting dynamic to his artwork and fuels his creativity.
• Nas the Artist opens up about his ambitious goals in this episode, from designing a signature shoe for fellow creatives to creating his own captivating cartoon series. Learn about his creative aspirations and the passion that drives his journey in art and entrepreneurship.
• Through this insightful conversation, gain a new perspective on Baltimore as a creative hub, as Nas the Artist shares his appreciation for the city's vibrant art scene, rich cultural diversity, and mouthwatering culinary delights. Get ready to see Baltimore in a whole new artistic light!

Nas the Artist shares his journey into the world of art and entrepreneurship. He discusses how his passion for art was ignited when his mother bought him canvases, despite his initial doubts about his drawing abilities. Nas explains that his art is inspired by a variety of sources, including photography, cartoons, music, sports, history, and more. He sees everything through the lens of cartoons, which allows him to find the positivity and lessons in every situation. Nas also talks about his preferred medium, which includes working on canvases, shoes, and even sidewalks. He shares his goals of creating a signature shoe and a cartoon series in the future. Finally, Nas discusses his newfound appreciation for Baltimore as a creative city, highlighting the vibrant art scene, diverse culture, and delicious food.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.