In March 2020 as people were starting to become more aware of the pending pandemic in the United States, I met and interviewed the legendary Lettering Artist and Sign Painter Noel B. Weber. Noel has been working in Boise for 40 years and if you've ever been downtown you have seen his work. He is the owner of Classic Design Studio where he works with his son. He had recently published a book, A Sign Painter’s Sketchbook, showcasing some of his amazing pencil sketches from over the year. His book is available from his website - https://noelbweber.com/ . I've had the chance to work with Noel a couple times since the filming of this video and every time he and the people around him have made the experience wonderful. Please take a few moments to listen to this wonderful creator's thoughts about art and life. For more information visit Noel's Website - https://noelbweber.com/ Full Text Interview - https://www.mccollummedia.com/boiseartscene-blog/2020/4/17/noel-b-weber-artist-sit-down-full-interview ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8RZQF4zLXo

Jim Daniels is an emerging artist in the Boise area. His most recent public display was at JUMP's Illumibrate Light & Colour Festival where Jim and a group of collaborators created a family of life-sized illuminated giraffes. He then took me from JUMP to his house to show me some of his papercraft light up sculptures. Keep an eye on https://www.mccollummedia.com/boiseartscene-blog for the full interview in written form. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOKNCMCofQ

I interviewed Dr. Amanda Ashley from Boise State University, as well as Karen Bubb and Karl LeClair from the City of Boise, and Patrick Boel from LocalConstruct about how art is being used to held influence culture and drive economic development in Boise. This video was a solo project, and I am responsible for all the content within. The topic is about the impact which art has on building our community and enhancing our regional culture. This is a project completed for my Media seminar class at Boise State University in Spring of 2019. I have no association with the City of Boise or LocalConstruct, and this video was initiated out of personal interest in the topic, and as a capstone senior project to showcase my skills learned over my time at Boise State University. Music by: Doctor Turtle - https://doctorturtle.bandcamp.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYzsuP1YCGs

Eddie is a local tattoo artist working out of the esteemed Chalice Tattoo Studio in Boise Idaho. Eddie has been creating art his entire life and it shows in his work. He dabbles in all sorts of mediums, but his main focus is tattoos. Eddie wants to be the best Traditional Japanese and American Traditional artist in Boise and he is well on his way. Come learn more about Eddie as you watch him tattoo and see some of his work. Eddie's Bio Page - https://chalicetattoo.com/gallery/eddie-ramirez-tattoos/#/page/eddie-ramirez/ Eddie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eddieramirez_cts/ Keep an eye on https://www.mccollummedia.com/boiseartscene-blog for the full interview in written form. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BPYqunQISo