A 6-part PodCast batch for the fifth episode [19] of the Magic Hour with Michael McCallum for 2020.
Ben Graham may be a native of the Upper Peninsula, but a job at the age of 25 led him to Lansing, Michigan where he's been for decades. Artistry still guides his career which understands promotion, and artistry across platforms is something he shares with show host Michael McCallum.To hear his fun episode with Michael just press play on the PodCasts shared below!
Here's your segment by segment summary for Michael and Ben Graham's conversation which are in the PodCasts immediately above.The two share Michigan, Lansing, and creative community in their resumes, and discuss their own works.
You'll hear about being flexible in your artistry in order to make a livelihood from it. But you'll also hear about following your passions and being true to yourself. Find our how Ben went from observer to contributing artist for the past several years out at Grand Rapid's famous annual Art Prize.
During this episode you'll hear:
1) Host Michael McCallum introduces guest, graphic designer, illustrator, art director and creative and 40+ year veteran of advertising and marketing business, Ben Graham. Ben talks about his history.
2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, graphic designer, illustrator, art director and creative and 40+ year veteran of advertising and marketing business, Ben Graham. He talks about his college days and moving to Lansing, MI.
3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, graphic designer, illustrator, art director and creative and 40+ year veteran of advertising and marketing business, Ben Graham talk about advice to other artists.
4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, graphic designer, illustrator, art director and creative and 40+ year veteran of advertising and marketing business, Ben Graham. Ben discusses his participation in Art Prize and self promotion. 
5) Host Michael McCallum and guest, graphic designer, illustrator, art director and creative and 40+ year veteran of advertising and marketing business, Ben Graham continue talking Art Prize and the ups and downs of self promotion. 
6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he and guest, graphic designer, illustrator, art director and creative and 40+ year veteran of advertising and marketing business, Ben Graham. Ben talks about current work and the importance of artists supporting other artists.
