I’m very lucky that I get to do something that has a simple message but reaches so many people.
Today I’m talking to returning guest James Goldcrown. I had him on in the early days of Nion Radio but James’ path has changed since then. These days he is known for the creation of the Love Wall. If you live in New York or L.A., you’ll recognize his murals because they’re everywhere and they give off this amazing vibe of love and positivity. His amazing layering of brightly colored hearts have gained him recognition that has led him to collaborations with TOMS Shoes, Sephora, and recently Rag & Bone.
James and I talked about his journey since our last conversation, the creation of the Love Wall, and how he has gone about turning it into a brand with global recognition. Plus he shares how he has used the murals and social media to create a brand presence and a wider reach.
Speaking of collaborations, I have also just released a special collection of crystal necklaces in collaborations with Made in Earth. I designed these pieces with different stones that all have their own unique energy and meaning. I have been working on these for a long time and I am excited to get them out in the world, so please go check them out.
The second you can be comfortable with who you are and what you are, everything else falls into place.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How the power of social media launched James’ work [4:45]
- How James got his first legal mural job [8:20]
- James doesn’t believe in business cards anymore [10:55]
- James’ Instagram tips [11:50]
- Why it’s important to do pro bono work and raise awareness [12:40]
- Art is a universal language [16:35]
- When James’ Love Wall became a brand [17:30]
- How James got his first collaboration with TOMS Shoes [23:10]
- Stop talking and start doing [30:00]
- What James learned from TOMS [31:10]
- How to broker a collaboration deal [33:45]
- James’ plans for the future involve inspiring social change [37:00]
- How your personal journey aligns with your creative journey [42:00]
- What a normal week looks like for James [44:10]
- How he got to do Kygo album cover [50:20]
- James’ book recommendations [55:10]
Links mentioned:
- Get your hands on one of my Made in Earth necklaces
- Check out my previous interview with James
- Read Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Read Don’t Step on the Lines by Ben Richards
- Read The Fantastic Mr. Fox by Raold Dahl
- Listen to Pharrell’s podcast I Am Other
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I’m very lucky that I get to do something that has a simple message but reaches so many people.
Today I’m talking to returning guest James Goldcrown. I had him on in the early days of Nion Radio but James’ path has changed since then. These days he is known for the creation of the Love Wall. If you live in New York or L.A., you’ll recognize his murals because they’re everywhere and they give off this amazing vibe of love and positivity. His amazing layering of brightly colored hearts have gained him recognition that has led him to collaborations with TOMS Shoes, Sephora, and recently Rag & Bone.
James and I talked about his journey since our last conversation, the creation of the Love Wall, and how he has gone about turning it into a brand with global recognition. Plus he shares how he has used the murals and social media to create a brand presence and a wider reach.
Speaking of collaborations, I have also just released a special collection of crystal necklaces in collaborations with Made in Earth. I designed these pieces with different stones that all have their own unique energy and meaning. I have been working on these for a long time and I am excited to get them out in the world, so please go check them out.
The second you can be comfortable with who you are and what you are, everything else falls into place.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How the power of social media launched James’ work [4:45]
- How James got his first legal mural job [8:20]
- James doesn’t believe in business cards anymore [10:55]
- James’ Instagram tips [11:50]
- Why it’s important to do pro bono work and raise awareness [12:40]
- Art is a universal language [16:35]
- When James’ Love Wall became a brand [17:30]
- How James got his first collaboration with TOMS Shoes [23:10]
- Stop talking and start doing [30:00]
- What James learned from TOMS [31:10]
- How to broker a collaboration deal [33:45]
- James’ plans for the future involve inspiring social change [37:00]
- How your personal journey aligns with your creative journey [42:00]
- What a normal week looks like for James [44:10]
- How he got to do Kygo album cover [50:20]
- James’ book recommendations [55:10]
Links mentioned:
- Get your hands on one of my Made in Earth necklaces
- Check out my previous interview with James
- Read Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Read Don’t Step on the Lines by Ben Richards
- Read The Fantastic Mr. Fox by Raold Dahl
- Listen to Pharrell’s podcast I Am Other
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136: James Goldcrown – How to Create a Brand Out of Your Art
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I’m very lucky that I get to do something that has a simple message but reaches so many people.
Today I’m talking to returning guest James Goldcrown. I had him on in the early days of Nion Radio but James’ path has changed since then. These days he is known for the creation of the Love Wall. If you live in New York or L.A., you’ll recognize his murals because they’re everywhere and they give off this amazing vibe of love and positivity. His amazing layering of brightly colored hearts have gained him recognition that has led him to collaborations with TOMS Shoes, Sephora, and recently Rag & Bone.
James and I talked about his journey since our last conversation, the creation of the Love Wall, and how he has gone about turning it into a brand with global recognition. Plus he shares how he has used the murals and social media to create a brand presence and a wider reach.
Speaking of collaborations, I have also just released a special collection of crystal necklaces in collaborations with Made in Earth. I designed these pieces with different stones that all have their own unique energy and meaning. I have been working on these for a long time and I am excited to get them out in the world, so please go check them out.
The second you can be comfortable with who you are and what you are, everything else falls into place.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How the power of social media launched James’ work [4:45]
- How James got his first legal mural job [8:20]
- James doesn’t believe in business cards anymore [10:55]
- James’ Instagram tips [11:50]
- Why it’s important to do pro bono work and raise awareness [12:40]
- Art is a universal language [16:35]
- When James’ Love Wall became a brand [17:30]
- How James got his first collaboration with TOMS Shoes [23:10]
- Stop talking and start doing [30:00]
- What James learned from TOMS [31:10]
- How to broker a collaboration deal [33:45]
- James’ plans for the future involve inspiring social change [37:00]
- How your personal journey aligns with your creative journey [42:00]
- What a normal week looks like for James [44:10]
- How he got to do Kygo album cover [50:20]
- James’ book recommendations [55:10]
Links mentioned:
- Get your hands on one of my Made in Earth necklaces
- Check out my previous interview with James
- Read Deep Work by Cal Newport
- Read Don’t Step on the Lines by Ben Richards
- Read The Fantastic Mr. Fox by Raold Dahl
- Listen to Pharrell’s podcast I Am Other
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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
