Open Canvas W/ Taj Alexander

CHEF NAKAI IS A CULINARY ARTIST AND BUSINESS OWNER THAT IS PASSIONATE ABOUT FLAVOR, COLOR, AND THE ART OF COOKING AMAZING MEALS & PASTRIES CHEF-NAKAI.COM PRODUCED & EDITED BY TAJ ALEXANDER MUSIC BY GOOSETAF - JASMINE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

All around artist and painter Julian Alexander joins Taj Alexander on the Open Canvas Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Music by LouisDeezle - air max 97 Cover Art by Julian Alexander --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

On this episode we talk about the importance of mental health within the creative community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Christopher Chan is a commercial artist and wood sculptor living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Christopher shares how his path lead him to design work with NIKE and his future is looking bright. theopencanvas.com honorroller.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Israel McCloud Musician & Painter born in Houston, Texas, raised in California, and currently living in Brooklyn, NYC. His visual art and music draw from real life experience, and this conversation reflects that. We speak on friendship and the importance of transparency in our art and lives. Also making a special guest appearance in this episode is a good friend and Open Canvas Alumni, Austin Willis, Painter from Hayward California. theopencanvas.com Produced & Edited by Taj Alexander Photography by Austin Willis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

DUVV is a rare creative mind with a unique story to tell. As a singer & producer based in NYC, she is expanding on the fluidity of cultures and genres to create a new sound energy. DUVV is drawing inspiration from life experiences in South Korea and the States. Her future is looking bright. theopencanvas.com iamduvv.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Olivia Anthony is a New York based designer who creates art through her collections and empowers women to make a statement. This Alabama native is making her mark in New York City with her dynamic designs. Her one-of-a-kind pieces are every stylist’s dream! Full of bright colors, unique textures, and bold silhouettes, Olivia’s womenswear line is edgy yet effortless. theopencanvas.com oliviaanthony.com Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Music by kLap --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Mel Stowe is a model and all around creative from Los Angeles, California. theopencanvas.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Eli Fola is a Nigerian born, New York based multimedia artist, saxophonist, DJ and music producer. His debut EP, “The Platform” was inspired by his love for jazz and electronic music and his experiences being an African living in the United States. Eli is the founder of Tech Afrique, an independent record label and event company that serves as a platform for releasing his projects. The company hosts a monthly visual art and music event in Brooklyn, NY known as The Communion. Tech Afrique is also the musical sound he is pioneering. http://elifola.com/ http://theopencanvas.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Philadelphia's own Chris Thomas is a storyteller in the truest sense. Currently living in Brooklyn, Chris is a journalist and community developer with the agency Translation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Hanif is an accomplished photographer from Paterson, New Jersey currently living and creating in Brooklyn, NY theopencanvas.com neefcastle.com taj.opencanvas@gmail.com info@neefcastle.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Kwabena is more than an athlete from Coney Island, Brooklyn. He has used the sport of basketball to create new avenues of expression through acting, modeling, and starting a business with his friends called Full Circle. theopencanvas.com Production Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Music by Drewsthatdude - Kings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

theopencanvas.com Samson is a Photographer and Engineer from California, now based in Bedstuy Brooklyn. He is also a founding member of the Arena BK. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Akili King is a poetic storyteller from Chicago, currently living in Brookyln, NY. https://www.akiliking.com/ AWAKENING by Akili King: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/132-6040824-8566053?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=awakening+akili+king RISE by Akili King: https://vimeo.com/207557819 http://www.theopencanvas.com Production Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Music by Teebs - While You Dooo Extended Photography by Nathan Bajar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Austin Willis is a Painter and Photographer from the Bay Area, currently living in Bedstuy Brooklyn. https://www.theopencanvas.com/ https://www.visualsbywillis.com/ Production Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Song: Gese da O - Frio Music Curated by https://soundcloud.com/zoejanice --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Creator of Fashion Label P96, Petahjay http://www.theopencanvas.com Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Music by Zikomo https://soundcloud.com/zikomo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Both Models & Entrepreneurs, Deng & Karmay Ngai sit down with Taj Alexander More at http://www.theopencanvas.com https://dengdot.com/ http://www.karmayngai.com/ Live Colorful I. & II. https://vimeo.com/175656340 https://vimeo.com/175656340 Episode Production Recorded and Edited by Taj Alexander --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

Thais Rosa Pinheiro is an young entrepreneur from Rio De Janeiro, and Founder of Conectando Territorios More at http://www.theopencanvas.com http://www.conectandoterritorios.com.br/ Recorded by Taj Alexander Edited by Taj Alexander Music by https://soundcloud.com/la-soulchyld Photography by Vikki Marie Page / Instagram: @vikki_marie_page Photographer Viki Marie Page: These photos form part of an ongoing series by Vikki Marie Page on Feminine Power through photography, exploring what it is to be an empowered woman and of how we women see and identify ourselves outside of objectified and sexualised imagery. Central to this series is the creation of dialogue and exchange between women (the photographer and subject) throughout the creative process, it is about the creativity of women, our agency and our self-definition and identification. The ability to speak for ourselves, tell our own stories of who we are and make our own images of ourselves is central to healing from generations of --- Support this pod

Rio De Janeiro's Licinio Januario is an actor, producer, screen writer, & capoeira teacher. More at: http://www.theopencanvas.com Produced, Recorded, & Edited by Taj Alexnader --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taj-alexander/support

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