I’m experimenting with the idea of “.5” Episodes (8.5, 10.5 etc…). A “.5” episode will be lighter and primarily concerned with what’s happening around the studio. These episodes will be much shorter and more VLOG style. It’s an experiment to try to tune the channel. Episode 10.5 is now live, it’s concerned with the Leelanau Peninsula, mowing the lawn and snow.
Other Episodes You Might Enjoy
Conceptual Asymmetrical Warfare & The Deskilled Object In Art | Episode 34
What does the 1983 colder blockbuster Wargames staring Matthew Broderick have to do with the “deskilled” art object and Conceptual art? What’s the relationship between Ponyhawked American Idol singer Sanjaya Malakar and art theorist Benjamin Buchloh’s “deskilled” art object? How did Marcel Duchamp’s simulations in his “lab” led to conceptual asymmetrical warfare in art? How […]
The Many Ways to Remain Defiant in the Face of Institutionalized Stupidity | Episode 14
Cognitive Expressionism as an approach to both Art & Design is a statement of defiance in the face of institutionalized stupidity. What is institutionalized stupidity? What is Cognitive expressionism? How can you incorporate these things into your studio practice and stand up to the stupification of our culture? Episode 14 of Elliott Earls Studio Practice […]
Part 4 | Analogical Reasoning Viewer Comments | Speed, Russian Battle Tank & Puns | Episode 67
In Part 4 of the Analogical Reasoning mini-series, we take a look at recent viewer comments. This is a monster of an episode clocking in at 25 minutes. Packed with; excerpts from the 1980’s BBC computer/technology chat show “Micro Live,” Russian battle tank periscopes, the 1980’s Atari computer game “Battle Zone,” reflections on the white […]
Conceptual Asymetric Warfare Part 2 Chess & Critique
Substantive criticism – and more importantly the artists reaction to it is one – of the most powerful and efficient means to drive the work forward. and more importantly And most self identified non-academic artists believe that discussions of the mechanics of work will destroy the their ability to create. How as designers and artists […]
Designing & Screen Printing a Limited Edition Print | Episode 16
“Cycloptical Power In A Culture Ruled By Narcissism (Oblique)” is a 22 x 30 inch, three color hand pulled screenprint. Elliott Earls walks the viewer through the design and production process. The print was produced in an edition of ten.
Thoughts On Making Art In The Midst Of A Global Pandemic | Episode 107
In so many ways we are “living in the future” (it’s never been later than it is right now). From COVID-19 and Trumpian “Truth” to the long overdue exposure of police brutality, culture convulses with the possibility of massive change. In what ways are these forces affecting the ideas that underlie art making? In episode 107 I offer a few thoughts on making art in the midst of a global pandemic.
How Weaponized Empathy Killed Irony and Critical Thinking | Elliott Earls | Episode 133
The video makes the case that our culture has moved through four distinct phases. We have passed from an early phase of postmodern irony, into a middle phase characterized by “The New Sincerity,” then moving into a phase where Empathy is our primary cultural currency, and finally into a phase where cultural empathy has been weaponized. The video discusses David Foster Wallace’s concept of “The New Sincerity,” 1990’s Grunge Ethos, Tik Tok displays of emotion and Trumpian Rage.
Christian Morin Profiled in Episode 56 of Studio Practice
Design as a hybrid practice is compelling. ❌🏹❌ AIM HIGHLos Angeles based Christian Morin draws upon both contemporary graphic design and contemporary painting in his relentless drive towards more powerful work. ########## #hybriddesignpractice
September 2016 Extreme Dank Meme Compilation | Episode 23.5
The most exteme dank memes.
Escape the Cube Farm | Episode 6 of Studio Practice
In this episode Elliott Earls gives suggestions for how to avoid working in the “cube farm.” He draws on the work of Detroit based designer Chris Schanck, Detroit born motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas and clothing designer Marc Ecko as examples. Elliott also gives away a signed, limited-edition print as a thank you to the […]
How to Make Sweet Hot Pickles • Recipe | Episode 46
How to make the most unusual, and world’s best sweet-hot pickles. In this episode Elliott Earls shows how to “remanufacture” sweet, hot pickles.
Episode 65 | Art And Design College Analogical Thinking 101 – Part 2 | Chris Pinter
Analogical Thinking – the process of exploring the similarities between two dis-similar objects lies at the heart of sophisticated artistic practice. Kids (and not so young “kids”) in Art and Design College are plagued by simplistic thinking and by laziness. Here’s a look at one specific strategy to invest any art object with more power. […]
MASTERCOPY: Why Artschools Get Everything So Wrong | Episode 114
Repertoire and the “mastercopy” are two very different ideas in art. In this episode we take a look at how “repertoire” functions in music and theater training and how the “mastercopy” functions in visual art. This leads to a discussion with Joshua Ray Stephens and Matthew Walsh on the limitations of art school.
Micro-Compositions in Experimental Graphic Design | Part 3. Quick Take | Episode 60
This is Part 3 of “The Death and Resurrection of 1990’s Experimental Graphic Design.” In this episode we examine the role that micro-compositions can play in solving a tricky langauge problem.
Art School Heatwave: Strategies for Difficult Conversations in Critique | Episode 145
#ArtSchoolCritique #ConceptualFraming #DifficultConversations #PolemicalArt #CleonPeterson #HenryEarls #ArtisticDialogue #CritiqueStrategies #DesignFocus #ArtDiscussion #CreativeInsights #YouTubeArtSeries #IncendiaryCreations #ArtEducation #contemporaryart
Good Weather. Suburban Context Aggressively Contemporary Art | Episode 26
Good Weather is an artist run contemporary art space in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Founder and Curator is Haynes Riley. In this episode as Elliott Earls prepares for his exhibit at Good Weather, we take a close look at this unique space. We examine how family, suburbia and southern living contribute to a truly […]
On Preparatory Drawing | Episode 48
On Drawing. A consideration of preparatory work for painting.
The Death and Resurrection of 1990’s Experimental Graphic Design FAIL! | Part 1 | Episode 57
In the 1990s the field of graphic design had an experimental or formalist avant-garde wing. This graphic design was “experimental” in that was based on untested ideas or techniques and involved a radically new or innovative style. It was avant-garde in that it often questioned the relationship between producer and consumer. Why did the movement […]
Weaponized Aesthetics: Art|Design as an Agent of Positive Social Change | EPISODE 36
Weaponized Aesthetics: Art as an Agent of Positive Social Change | EPISODE 36 Artists and proto-designers Gran Fury, Piotr Szyhalski, George Grosz, John Heartfield, Otto Dix and the Nuisance Committee are all involved in a form of Weaponized Aesthetic practice. In this Episode we take a look at two strategies for the artist/designer concerned with […]
Why Your Avant-garde Typography Doesn’t Look and isn’t “Avant-garde.” How to Begin To Fix It | #116
#graphicdesign #experimentaltypography
ZOOM LINK FOR LIVE CHAT:
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Many graphic designers are interested in exploring ways of making work that fall outside of contemporary corporate aesthetics. An “experimental” and “maximalist” approach to graphic design usually involves aggressive typography. Unfortunately most graphic designers still think that hampering typographic legibility is the key to making “experimental” work. Designers interested in creating work that falls outside of accepted corporate aesthetics often make spurious typographic decisions in pursuit of anticorporate, anticapitalist and experimental graphic design. Frankly, in MOST instances the result of this process is not avant-garde work that challenges existing paradigms, but is simply bad (objectively bad) typography. There are different forms of typographic legibility. Compositional illegibility is different than structural illegibility. Most graphic designers who push their work into the “experimental” rely on compositional illegibility rather than structural illegibility. This is one of the primary reasons work of this type lapses into the category of “just bad.”
#graphicdesign
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Machining a Limited Edition Sculpture, Theory & Practice | Episode 13
A close look at the machining of one of Elliott Earls’ limited edition objects provides the background for a discussion of how critical theory relates to practice. In this episode Elliott provides a suggestion for helping you move your studio practice to a more contemporary space. This episode also features Joshua Ray Stephens as the Unholy […]
I Almost Died! Show Me a Designer in Their 40’s! My Response | Episode 142 | Elliott Earls
we’re diving into your comments from the controversial episode that I eventually deleted, as well as the follow-up clarification video. The title “I ALMOST DIED SHOW ME A DESIGNER IN THEIR 40’s!” encapsulates the emotional intensity and varied responses I’ve received.
Dank Meme Edition | Episode 20 of Studio Practice
Celebrate the release of Episode 20 with this special Dank Meme Edition. In this episode Elliott Earls under takes an exploration of the cultural importance of the dank meme.
The Drawing Center, Attitudes Toward Critique & Isolations | Episode 7 of Studio Practice
Episode 7 of “Studio Practice.” In this episode Elliott Earls offers suggestions on how to learn from the critique process, shows an example of integrating family into a studio practice, discusses the benefits of failure. This episode features break dancing (isolations) and Elliott’s talk at The Drawing Center in New York. Episode Notes: David Bohm […]
How To Become A Street Artist And Do The Graffiti | Episode 27
Street Art and Graffiti are hot! In this episode Elliott Earls travels to Los Angeles to advance his career, become a street artist and do the graffiti.
1️⃣ Think – Feel – Think Explained Beginner Then Grad Student | Part 1 | Episode 118 | Elliott Earls
I spend a lot of time in the studio thinking about how ideas affect aesthetics. It’s probably a fairly obvious thing to say but when we’re looking at a piece of art what we are actually looking at is ideas. In my teaching I’ve found that a major sticking point for many students seems to be a tension between logic and intuition (between thinking and feeling). When and in what ways should the creative individual use logic? And when and in what ways should they use intuition? This video offers a potential plan and a potential solution to the problem.
A Conversation With Cleon Peterson | Episode 106 #cleonpeterson
Cleon Peterson is an LA based artist whose chaotic and violent paintings show clashing figures symbolizing a struggle between power and submission in the fluctuating architecture of contemporary society. #cleonpeterson
The Devil’s Role in Art | My Response | Your Comments |Episode 136
Welcome to Episode 136, a meticulous dissection of an idea that hovers over the realms of theology, philosophy, and existentialism: “Why is God Hiding in Plain Sight?” As the head of the Graduate Graphic Design Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art, my quest for knowledge and understanding isn’t confined to design and art; it reaches into questions that stir the soul and provoke the intellect.
Clan Wars! Artificial Intelligence Worst Case Scenario. Truckers VS Knowledge Workers | Episode 131
Welcome to the most epic battle of the year: Clan Wars! In this thrilling event, we’ll be witnessing the worst-case scenario of artificial intelligence pitting Truckers against Designers. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In this video, we’ll be exploring the potential impact of artificial intelligence on two of the most prominent industries in the world: Trucking and Design. You’ll witness how AI could change the face of these industries and even lead to a battle between them. We’ll be exploring both sides of the story and presenting the worst-case scenario.
Artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years, and it’s starting to make its presence known in a variety of industries. Trucking and Design are no exception. In Trucking, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way goods are transported, making it faster, cheaper, and safer. However, this could also lead to massive job losses, leaving thousands of truckers out of work.
On the other hand, AI in Design could lead to a new era of creativity, enabling designers to create incredible designs that were previously impossible. However, it could also lead to a reduction in the need for human designers, potentially leaving them without jobs.
So, what happens when these two industries collide? That’s where Clan Wars comes in. In this battle, we’ll witness how AI could be used to pit Truckers against Designers, with each side fighting for their survival. It’s a worst-case scenario that could become a reality if we’re not careful.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. In this video, we’ll also be exploring potential solutions to the problems posed by AI in these industries. We’ll be looking at how we can use AI to create new jobs and help people reskill to work in new areas. We’ll also be exploring how we can use AI to create more environmentally-friendly transportation and designs.
So, sit back, relax, and get ready for the ride of your life. Clan Wars is about to begin, and you won’t want to miss it.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How AI could revolutionize the Trucking industry and what that means for truckers
How AI could revolutionize the Design industry and what that means for designers
The worst-case scenario of AI pitting Truckers against Designers in a battle for survival
Potential solutions to the problems posed by AI in these industries
How AI can be used to create new jobs and help people reskill
How AI can be used to create more environmentally-friendly transportation and designs
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Trucking industry:
AI has the potential to revolutionize the Trucking industry, making it faster, cheaper, and safer. Self-driving trucks are already in development, and they could change the face of the industry forever. These trucks would be able to operate around the clock, making it possible to transport goods more quickly and efficiently. They would also be safer, as they wouldn’t require a human driver who could potentially make mistakes.
However, the downside of this technology is that it could lead to massive job losses in the Trucking industry. Truckers who have spent their entire careers driving trucks could find themselves out of work if self-driving trucks become the norm. This could have a devastating impact on families and communities that rely on the Trucking industry for their livelihoods.
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Design industry:
AI is also starting to make its presence known in the Design industry. With AI-powered design tools, designers can create incredible designs that were previously impossible. For example, AI can be used to create designs that take into account environmental factors such as wind and sun exposure. This could lead to more sustainable designs that are better for the planetThe Design industry is another industry that is likely to be impacted by artificial intelligence. AI-powered design tools can create incredible designs that were previously impossible. For example, AI can be used to create designs that take into account environmental factors such as wind and sun exposure. This could lead to more sustainable designs that are better for the planet.
However, the use of AI in design could also lead to a reduction in the need for human designers. AI can analyze data and make design decisions in a fraction of the time it would take a human designer. This could lead to job losses in the industry.
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3/30 How The Criticism Feedback Loop Destroys the Solipsism Vacuum | Episode 92
Many young artists express allegiance to a kind of solipsistic ethos through blind devotion to the purity of their “art.” This naive approach to work is very dangerous to a sustained artistic life. In this episode we take a look at one possible solution to the problem.
Why Twitter Is A Dumpster Fire of Design Criticism | Episode 104
Clout chasing and trolling and linguistic killshots are major elements of the dumpster fire that is “design criticism” on Twitter. In this episode, we take a look at how the structure of Twitter rewards these behaviors under the auspices of legitimate criticism.
Here is the link to Wes Larsen’s critique of the work of John Gelardi:
https://www.minislimited.com/product/wes-larsen-critique-of-the-work-of-john-gelardi-free-download
#designtwitter #design #designcriticism #graphicdesign
Rory King VS Elliott Earls: Rory King Critiques the Monthly Print Series of Elliott Earls
Art school critique in most instances is ineffective. Students are simply not taught effective critique practices. In this episode, Rory King critiques the work of artist/designer Elliott Earls.
Alpha Designer. Beta Designer | Episode 117
#graphicdesign #designadvice #graphicdesigner
Advice if you’re a designer and you don’t want to spend your life as a cubicle drone. There are different types of designer. In the context of this argument Alpha can be broken into 2 basic categories. The Entrepreneur and the Artist. The Beta designer – is the office drone, the dutiful foot soldier, the terminal “employee.” Alpha designers “eat what they kill.” Beta designers “eat what they are given.” This is an ESSENTIAL DISTINCTION – What’s this mean? The Alpha designer is RESPONSIBLE for the viability of their work. The Beta Designer is not. At it’s core None of this has to do with how the work looks or technically wether you are an employee — I’m not talking about the look of the work. You make clean, rational work? Fine. Are you a Maximalist Fine? My advice and this argument has to do with Destinations and responsibility, which I’ll explain in a moment so TECHNICALLY you CAN BE an employee and still act on this advice.
I’d suggest that every designer who’s work you know exhibits Alpha behavior. In other words, famous designers in most instance ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VIABILITY OF THEIR WORK. They are responsible for cultivating, maintaining and developing an audience and economic model for the work. By Contrast the Beta designer has little skin in the game. The beta designer abdicates their responsibility for their work. In most instances the beta designer trades (LITERALLY TRADES) emotional and financial security for NOT HAVING TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK. How to know if you’re Alpha? In the WORK THAT YOU CARE ABOUT are you responsible for finding, cultivating and developing the audience, the venue and the economic viability? Congratulations. You might be an alpha designer.
Part 3 | Anaglogical Reasoning Chalkboard Edition | Glenn Beck Style | No Crying
In part 3 of the “Analogical Reasoning” series, Elliott Earls breaks down the 4 master tropes of figurative language Glenn Beck chalkboard style. Analogical Thinking – the process of exploring the similarities between two dis-similar objects lies at the heart of sophisticated artistic practice. Kids (and not so young “kids”) in Art and Design College […]
Wrongthink, Safespaces, Thought Crimes and Art | Episode 54 of Studio Practice (Part 1)
Episode 54 of Studio Practice is about “Wrongthink” and “Thoughtcrime.” I find it staggeringly hard to believe that in the dumpster fire that is our national conversation regarding; free speech, safe spaces and the nature of higher education, Art & Design are “bit players.” Why is it that Journalism and the Humanities (NOT Art!) are […]
The Death and Resurrection of 1990’s Experimental Graphic Design | Part 2 | Episode 58
In Part 2 of “The Death and Resurrection of 1990’s Experimental Graphic Design” we take a look at the movment and what it will take to resurrect it.
A 5 Point Investment Plan To Transform Your Creative Practice | Investing for Creative Freedom
A 5 Point Investment Plan To Transform Your Creative Practice | Investing for Creative Freedom
Mindy Seu | The Cyber Feminisist Index, Slow Tech, Programming & Artist as Networker | Episode 113
Mindy Seu (born 1991) is an American designer and researcher whose work focuses on public engagement with digital archives.Seu is currently on the Faculty at Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts and also teaches at the Yale School of Art.
Against the Global Influence of Dutch Graphic Design | Episode 17 of Studio Practice
In this episode the British teddy-boys, mods, skinheads and punks serve as a point of departure for Elliott Earls to make a case against the global influence of Dutch graphic design. Elliott draws on the work of Dick Hebdidge and his theory of subculture development to suggest another method for moving your work to a […]
PDF Précis for Episode #117
This is the Prédis from Episode 117 of Studio Practice “Alpha Designer. Beta Designer.” Click to download a PDF.
Material Transformation in Contemporary Art | Episode 33 | Tara Donovan & Nick Cave
In this Episode we’re going to take a look at the problems and the promise of one of the most common strategies in the Artists Studio – Material Transformation. Material Transformation is the process by which an artist attempts to transform and compel perception through the translation of an object from an expected material into […]
4/30 The Constructivist Fiction of the Artist Studio | Episode 93
“We repeatedly create symbolic systems of meaning—religions, political ideologies, scientific theories—and then forget that they are our creations; we have a devilish habit of confusing them with the mysterious nonhuman reality they were meant to explain. We have constructed about ourselves (and within ourselves) an environment of symbols and cannot tell where symbol leaves off […]
Artistic Independence: Escaping Mom’s Couch with Diagrams | Elliott Earls
DOWNLOAD THE DIAGRAM FROM THE VIDEO HERE (free of course):
https://www.minislimited.com/product/the-diagram-artistic-independence-escaping-moms-couch
In this comprehensive how-to video, we delve into the central thesis that “Responsibility = Power. Power = Freedom,” providing you with the key insights and practical knowledge needed to unlock your artistic potential and achieve financial independence.
Saarinen Inspired Studio Signage & Identity | Episode 19
The strange masonry work of architect Eliel Saarinen inspires the signage and identity for a rustic northern Michigan studio. Subscribe to the Studio Practice Channel When you subscribe, it helps keep the channel running. The unfortunate fact is that the more subscribers a channel has the more likely it is to stay active. If you […]
Leigh LeDare & Contemporary Strategy | Episode 5 of Studio Practice
Episode #5 of Elliott Earls new YouTube show hopes to be your source for a zero bull$hit look into the artist and designer studio. In this episode, Elliott provides principles for assessing the quality of your teachers. Elliott also provides a concrete suggestion for helping you to move your work to a more contemporary conceptual […]
Analogical Reasoning in Art and Design 101 – How to Skin a Cat | Episode 64
Analogical Thinking – the process of exploring the similarities between two dis-similar objects lies at the heart of sophisticated artistic practice. Kids (and not so young “kids”) in Art and Design College are plagued by simplistic thinking and by laziness. Here’s a look at one specific strategy to invest any art object with more power. […]
A Conversation with Shawna X | Episode 109 #shawnax
Shawna X is an independent artist & creative based in New York, known for her vibrant, visceral and highly graphical image-making across mediums in digital, spatial and motion spaces, creating experiences in music, fashion, technology, collaborating with Adidas, New Yorker, Warby Parker, Ghostly International. She enjoys projects and speaking about cultural identity, the creative process and more recently, motherhood. She taught product and brand design at Parsons School of Design, and is currently learning glassblowing.
Work inquiries: inquiry@shawna-x.com
Artist Guide to Being Hot & Going Cold | Episode 44
Artist Guide to Being Hot & Going Cold ( How To Stay Hot ) | Episode 44 🔥LINK 2 FULL EPISODE IN BIO 🔥Chalamagne tha God and the Power 105.1 Breakfast Club crew grill Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Nelly over going “Cold.” How to avoid going “cold” as an artist. How to stay “hot.” What […]