Artrageous

To Infinity and Beyond! – A Look at Disney’s NFL Broadcast

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 06:09:41 +0000

Sunday’s Toy Story takeover of the NFL was fun for the whole family (and for creatives who love cool new creative things).

An inside look from The Walt Disney Company: article link

Goghing on a Art Heist – Stolen Van Gogh Paintings, Part 2

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Missing paintings, mob bosses, and… more missing paintings? This week we’re looking at one and a half more times Van Gogh’s paintings have been targeted in museum heists.

When Art Theft Goghs Wrong – Stolen Van Gogh Paintings, Part 1

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:50:31 +0000

Even the most well-planned art heists sometimes don’t go according to plan. This week we’re digging into the 1991 Van Gogh Museum heist.

From Concept to Console – Video Game Creation

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:33:13 +0000

After playing one video game for over 6 years, Carrie has questions about how our favorite video games are made.

A fantastic explanation of texture maps (click here)

Behind the Music for Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor (watch the video)

A Tropical Disaster – The Botched Tropicana Redesign

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:02 +0000

Sometimes designs go wrong. Sometimes they go REALLY wrong. This week Carrie looks at a design blunder that cost a beverage company over $50 million.

Trash or Treasure? – Janitors vs Art

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 05:00:15 +0000

Accidents happen, and it’s not always the gallery visitors at fault! Today we’re talking about everything from janitors that (accidentally) threw away art to janitors that became artists.

From this episode: ArsTechnica Open Forum Discussion about Modern Art

Perpetrators Unknown – The Ghent Altarpiece, Part 2

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:03 +0000

Would you believe me if I told you the story of the Ghent Altarpiece got even weirder? Well, there’s a part 2 to this story to tell you how!

History’s Most Stolen Artwork – The Ghent Altarpiece, Part 1

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:03 +0000

Who stole the Ghent Altarpiece? Well, basically everyone throughout its hundreds of years in existence.

Inside the Ghent Altarpiece (Google Art & Culture): Click here to learn more.

The Travel Bag – Art & Adventure in France & Italy

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:00:02 +0000

A “grab bag” episode of the various art from Carrie’s trip to France and Italy.

Deals, Drama & Danger – The Story of Tetris

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 05:00:02 +0000

Addictive gameplay, handshake deals, game industry rivalries, tense negotiations between countries… What else could you ask for in a story about a video game?

The Story of the Stone – Michelangelo’s David

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000

One statue, 500 years of history… let’s dive into the story behind Michelangelo’s masterpiece: the statue of David.

A Priest, a Philanthropist & an Art Forger – Mark Landis

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:03 +0000

This week Carrie explores our first case of art forgery, and it's just a bit... eccentric?

Monkey Business – Naruto v. Slater: The Monkey Selfie Case

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000

If a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright? This case is a hilarious look into copyright law and just how far crazy animal activists are willing to go.

Additional things you might find interesting:

The Loo-vre – The Whitworth Art Gallery Heist

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000

A rainy night, some poor security, and a very unusual hiding spot.

What the Hex is Color? – The History of Colors Systems

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 05:00:02 +0000

Hex codes, RGB codes, CMYK codes, Pantone colors…. There’s so many ways to define a color, but why?

Cyantifically Speaking – The Psychology of Colors & Branding

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000

I took a logo color quiz and it got me thinking about colors.

Infinite Scalability – The History of Vector Graphics

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 18 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000

What are vector graphics? Why are they so cool? This week Carrie dives into the details and history of this file format.

Links for this episode:
What are vector graphcis?
The Math of Vector Art

The Double Sided Coin – Perfectionism & Creativity

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000

Carrie messed up her mom's Mother's Day present, tries to fix it, and muses on perfectionism as a creative.

A Breadcrumb Trail of Broken Frames – The Scream Heists, Part 2

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000

This week, we’re looking into the second theft of The Scream in this high-profile case from 2004.

Thanks for the Poor Security – The Scream Heists, Part 1

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 4 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000

Not many pieces can boast that they’ve been stolen not once, but twice. In Part 1, Carrie digs into the painting, the painter, and the 1994 heist.

View this week's show notes.

Interview with a Copywriter – AI in the Creative Workflow

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:50:09 +0000

An interview with Joe Widenhofer, a copywriter with a unique perspective on AI in the creative industry.

Dive deeper into episode topics:
Joe Widenhofer’s Website: starshipcopywriting.com
ASMP Panel Recording: watch the recording here
Boris Eldagsen Photo Award: read the article here

Guilt & Wonder – My Journey with Midjourney

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000

In this episode, Carrie talks about her experience with the AI art generator, Midjourney. From how we got to this point, using the program, and the aftermath, this episode is a first-hand insight into the experience.

Re-Redesign – The 2008 Pepsi Logo

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Pepsi has launched a new new logo redesign, so let’s say goodbye to the 2008 logo and its utterly unhinged 27-page design document.

Take a look at the infamous document and view this week’s show notes for more visuals.

Almost Assassinated – Andy Warhol’s Attempted Murder

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000

What would you do to get your work published? In the 1960s, Valerie Solanas was willing to kill for it.

View this week's show notes.

A Prince of Copyright (Infringement) – Andy Warhol vs Lynn Goldsmith

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:03 +0000

Fair Use? What’s that? This legal battle between the Andy Warhol Foundation and photographer Lynn Goldsmith has made it all the way to the Supreme Court and could have impacts across the art world and beyond.

View this week's show notes.

It’s a Crapshoot – 2023 NCAA Designer Bracket

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:41:00 +0000

Join Carrie as she fills out her 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament bracket based on school and team design. From uniforms and color combinations to mascot design, come see who wins this year’s designer championship bracket.

View this week's show notes for all the visuals that are really hard to describe in a podcast format.

The Kleptomaniac Collector – Stéphane Breitwieser

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:19:42 +0000

One of the most prolific art thieves of all time: 6 years. 239 pieces. 172 museums. How did he do it? What happened to the art?

View this week's show notes.

It’s a Process – The Top 10 Things I Learned From My First 10 Episodes

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000

Bonus Episode: Creating a successful podcast isn’t easy. I’m far from it myself. But here’s what I can tell you about my experience so far.

Fonts We Love to Hate – Comic Sans & More

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 06:00:03 +0000

The bane of every designer is a bad font. Today Carrie explores a couple fonts that consistently make the top 10 lists for worst fonts.

View this week's show notes. (There's funny videos!)

Every Dog Has its Day – The Broken Jeff Koons

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The saying “all dogs go to heaven” was probably not the fate Jeff Koons had in mind for his blue dog sculpture that kicked the bucket last week in Miami, Florida. View this week's show notes here.

Stealing the Smile – The Missing Mona Lisa

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The Mona Lisa wasn’t always so famous. But that all changed in August 1911 when she mysteriously vanished overnight from the walls of the Louvre. View this week's show notes here.

Vantablack vs The Pinkest Pink – Anish Kapoor & Stuart Semple

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Pink is the new black (especially when no one else can use that black). View this week's show notes for visuals and more!

Designing the Broadcast – NFL & Sports Graphics

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

It’s Super Bowl week! Let’s look at what goes into making a sports broadcast visually appealing (and actually kinda cool). Plus some other fun conversations around design, sports, graphics, and the NFL. Take a look at this week's show notes.

Not So Happy Trees – The Secrets of Bob Ross

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

We all know the man behind the happy little trees and stunning landscape paintings. But what will you find if you start peeling back the layers of paint? View this episode's show notes here.

Wanted: Outlaw Street Artist – The Banksy Mystery

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:26:08 +0000

We’ve all heard of him. His works are infamous. But no one knows his true identity. Check out the show notes for the photos of "Banksy" discussed in the episode, and more.

A Harrier Situation – Pepsi’s Plane Problem

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

What happens when a clever campaign turns into a multi-million dollar lawsuit? This marketing fiasco left everyone in a tail spin. View the show notes for more on this "Harri(er)" situation.

When Art Becomes Data – The AI Controversy

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

They always say that one day “robots will take over the world.” Is that day coming sooner than expected for the art world? Join the conversation on TikTok here & take a look at our show notes for more on the AI topic.

Fueling The War Machine – Nazi Looted Art

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

The Nazi regime looted thousands of pieces of art during WWII and has left us with a truly crazy story of theft and reparation. Click here to view the show notes.

Artrageous – Coming in January 2023

podcasts@stoveleg.com (Stove Leg Media) — Sun, 1 Jan 2023 19:44:00 +0000

A podcast for the truly outrageous stories of the art and design world.