With simple yet bold brush strokes, comic artist Agnes Lee highlights the quiet beauty of the everyday. Despite originally studying in a different field, her love for art drew her back to school to pursue an illustration career. Agnes shares the story behind her debut graphic novel, “49 DAYS”, and talks about how her personal experience with grief, gratitude and growth ultimately led to its creation.

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On this episode, award winning illustrator and teacher extraordinaire, Brian Rea joins us in the PA studio! Brian talks about his journey as an artist—from discovering drawings created by his grandfather to creating art for museum exhibitions in South Korea. Throughout our conversation, Brian emphasizes the importance of living life, trusting your instincts and most importantly of all, paying attention.

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On this episode of Plain Air, multi-talented illustrator Maggie Chiang talks about her journey as a multidisciplinary creative and her influences outside of art. Maggie shares her struggles with depression and how she used that experience to grow not only as an artist but into a more confident person as well.

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