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Eager to Know is a weekly podcast hosted by Vermont artist Ricky McEachern that engages creative leaning people about their journey and path forward. It is inspired by the idea that the creative aspects of our minds can shift outcomes in exciting ways. Guests include artists as well as others in life roles not traditionally considered creative.
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
This episode’s guest has a diverse background touching on many topics I am particularly very interested in; fitness, meditation, and mindfulness. She also uses creative writing as a way to process her thoughts and feelings. She is using all of this to help others find emotional, physical, and spiritual health - My conversation with Georgia Argiris.
Learn more at www.rickyartist.com
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Eric Doctors is a ceramics artist. Before this interview, we had never met and I really didn’t know much about him. What a wonderful surprise to find that we had a lot in common, We start our conversation with Eric proving some background on the beginnings of his creativity.
Learn more at www.rickyartist.com
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Jeff is a Chicago based abstract artist. A former CFO, he started painting in 2015. We had a wonderful conversation about his creative energy how that relates to his life and his artwork. I am pleased to share my conversation with Jeff Cote.
Learn more at rickyartist.com
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Christina Hagopian is the founder , president, and creative director of Hagopian Ink a branding agency in New York City. Our professional relationship has spanned almost 20 years and over that period I have seen her business grow and flourish. She recently shared a desire to evolve things a bit and I was eager to know more. I am pleased to share my conversation with Christina.
Learn more at rickyartist.com
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Artist Eli Sobel works in many techniques and mediums including, drawing, ceramics, and printmaking. His work is diverse and interesting. The one aspect of his art that I was most curious about was the fact that he does Installations. He creates art installations in a space with wood, ceramics, prints, and photographs. Eli was kind enough to spend time with me to answer all of my questions and allow Eager to Know listeners to learn more about him.
Learn more at rickyartist.com
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Daniel Sroka’s art helps grow the seemingly insignificant, common experiences we regularly have in nature, into something deeper and personal. His work is truly incredible. Daniel and I sat down a few months back and spoke about his process and the business of creativity.
Learn more at RICKYARTIST.COM
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Darren Jones is a fellow painter and friend. His studio is in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. We speak about his start, his inspirations and he offers some tips to people considering a career as a creative. I am pleased to share my conversation with artist Darren Jones.
Learn more: RICKYARTIST.COM
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
For this special episode, I host 3 regular guests who always have strong ideas and opinions on any topic presented to them. I am happy to share my conversation with artist Brad Leslie, tiny house designer Paul Schultz, and Chicago realtor Alex Wolking.
Learn more at WWW.RICKYARTIST.COM
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Did you ever have a conversation you were so immersed in that you didn't realize how much time has passed? That's exactly what happened with my conversation with artist John Rush. John lives in Chicago and divides his working life between painting, drawing, and printmaking.