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.

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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. I was eager to know more. I am pleased to share my conversation with Christina.

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.

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For this special episode, I have 3 past guests who always have strong ideas and lots of opinions on any topic I present them. I am happy to share my conversation with artist Brad Leslie, Tiny House Designer Paul Schultz and Chicago Realtor Alex Wolking.

Ricky interviews Chicago artist Luis Guzman.

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.

https://www.johnrushart.com

www.rickyartist.com

Joan Risch was a wife and mother of two children living in the historic Boston suburb of Lincoln, Massachusetts when she mysteriously disappeared late on the afternoon of October 24, 1961. Some friends and I discuss the case and our thoughts on what may have happened to Joan.

Yuri Cataldo is an entrepreneur and author, who combines the mindsets of an artist and a technologist. Hi latest book is Be Left Behind, Discover bitcoin and cryptocurrency before it’s too late. We spoke about all kinds of things including - how to get things done and figuring out what needs to get done. This guy was so interesting and fun to speak with.

www.yuricataldo.com

www.advanceyourart.com

www.beleftbehind.com

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Kay Martinovich is a director in the theatre - which is by its very nature, a collaborative art. Even a one-man show on stage requires all sorts of creative connections, coordinations, and interactions to be successful.

My mind was opened by today's conversation and I hope yours will be too.

Ricky discusses his upcoming show at the Center on Halstead, MOMENT and the companion art book. He is joined by fellow artist Frederick Nitsch.

This episode’s guest makes his artistic living using a tool we all have and use every day. He uses his speaking voice. I am very pleased to present my conversation with voiceover artist Joe Bianco.

Karen Perl and William Dolan are both Chicago artists with much in common. We speak about the wonderful city we live in, it’s architecture and ghosts from the past. Karen and Bill are having a two-person art exhibit at Hofheimer Gallery in March.

The Lucky Trikes is a Chicago based chamber band that performs story-times with live improvised and classical music and original songs for young children.

The Lucky Bikes is a modern chamber ensemble featuring songs and compositions dirty enough for the bars yet classy enough for the concert halls.

Today’s guest is involved in both of these bands as well as lots of other unique and interesting musical things. His name is Kyle Gregory Price and I really enjoyed getting to know him, exploring his work and his mind a bit.

Jason bender is a martial arts guy and fitness trainer at my gym. I would see him all the time - working out with clients in the martial art studio and on social media. I always liked what saw; his energy and his spirit. Even though we had never met, I asked him to be a guest on Eager to Know.

I am glad we hung out and talked. I think Jason is awesome I am happy to share my conversation with him.

I was super excited to meet with this episode’s guest as he has intimate involvement with a subject I don’t know much about, music. Paul Hamilton is a musician, composer, and teacher. I thought we were going to discuss the creative process of putting musical notes on paper and all about this foreign language of musical composition. As these things happen, our conversation did not go as planned and instead I got to know a lot about Paul and his relationship with sound. Sound is an interface for many connections in his world; I am excited to share my conversation artist Paul Hamilton as we discuss, the spirit of sound.

Fresh Lens Chicago is a non-profit that teaches digital photography skills to Chicago youth. I spoke with its leaders, Shirley and Denise. While concepts like aperture, shutter speed and ISO are certainly covered in the program, I learned that other skills are really being taught. Skills such as teamwork, and persistence.

Shirley and Denise have unique backgrounds that lead them right into this experience of running Fresh Lens Chicago.

One year ago, Marc Benja ditched the corporate world after 25 years. He is now experiencing a new world as an artist. I enjoyed getting to know him and appreciate both his honesty and positive outlook.