On this episode of The Creative Middle Riot we interview Painter Sam Brown about her evolution as an artist.

On this episode of The Creative Middle Riot we interview multi-faceted Musician, Animator, Coach, Teacher and Visual Artist Ron Lewis about his infinite curiosity and connection between music and the visual art creation process.

On this episode of The Creative Middle Riot we interview Artist Miranda Thomas of Come Vibe With Me, LLC about the psychadelic art she used to create, the inspiration her mom gave her to launch into a creative career at the age of 17 and how she desires to connect with people on an artistic level.

On this episode of The Creative Middle Riot we interview Painter Deb Angeloff Hesterman about her journey as a career creative, her struggle with perfectionism and how she won a magazine drawing contest at the age 10.

On this episode of The Creative Middle Riot podcast, we interview Midwest Painter Diana Fair. Diana has been working as an artist in many mediums for over 5 decades including drawing, mixed media, oils, pastels, pencil, watercolor and more.

Her portraits, buildings, birds, inventive jungle themes and nature-capturing are on the one hand realistic and on the other hand full of surreal exploration and unpredictable expression.

For this Creative Middle Riot podcast, we spoke with Painter Danyelle Yoder who, at the time, was prepping for her very first solo art show at The Garden. Danyelle shared her creative development story of being born in Germany and then raised in Indiana. Even though she received constant praise for her drawings she ultimately chose to study interior design. Later realizing that passion could not be so easily ignored she pursued a fine art education. Her expressive portraits convey a sense of purpose and destiny as if the subjects have risen from turmoil and gained an unshakeable determination. Danyelle graduated from Milan Art Institute Mastery Program in September 2021 and shows her work throughout Indiana and surrounding areas. You can find her at DanyelleYoder.com as well as Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

The final podcast episode of the Creative Middle Riot in 2022 features the incredible Matthew Plett. The multi-talented Artist, Muralist, Freelancer, Designer, Letterer and Illustrator Matthew Plett who completed for his very first solo art show at The Garden Fort Wayne back in January 2022 - It's ok. It's ok? It's ok!

Matt shares his journey being an artist in Fort Wayne. His work reveals the struggles, the beauty and the depth he has going on in his heart and head. Plett's vibrant collection of work makes viewers feel seen, inspired and valued by creating great art that is timeless and meaningful.

Illustrator Will Bresley is ramping up for his very first solo art show - Disasters of the Tooney-Verse. Will shares his story of moving to Fort Wayne from the East Coast after discovering his intense passion for art as his unique purpose in this world. His show at The Garden on Thursday, October 13, 2022 will reveal how his imagination and talent collide. Bresley's colorful pop-art work is a trip back in time as well as a glimpse into the future, combining renditions of recognizable favorites, his own creations, and a depiction of what made Bresley’s childhood special.

This month we catch up with the multi-talented creative Joseph Buckley Schroeder. He will be displaying his rock concert photography at The Garden Fort Wayne on September 21, but Joe also toured as a professional comedian for over a decade (opening up for iconic figures such as Betty White and many others). He's funny, honest and willing to share his thoughts on navigating creative careers this week with us on the Creative Middle Riot.