On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Brooklyn based artist and illustrator Steffi Lynn. Steffi is a freelance artist, illustrator and muralist with a quirky and colourful style originally from Austin, Texas, now living in Brooklyn. In this in-depth conversation Eric and Steffi discuss empowering yourself to learn, growing an online shop and how to share what is important to you, through your art.

On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Brooklyn based artist Adam Fu. Adam is an artist and Product Designer with a distinct style of work, often featuring neon lettering and imagery. He uses his murals and his art to highlight and share points of view on social and political issues. Our conversation today encourages artists to share their point of view through their art as a way to start conversations on the topics that matter to them.

On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guests Nick and Jenson of Very Gay Paint for a witty and insightful conversation about playing to your strengths, working outside your comfort zone and the importance of a sense of humour. Very Gay Paint began as a pandemic project Nic and Jenson took on to spruce up their space. Their colourful, graphic forward yet minimal aesthetic is uplifting and eye catching. In this episode with Eric they speak about the importance of...

On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Brolga as they discuss owning the imperfection of your own style and thinking outside the box. Brolga is an Australian artist, illustrator and muralist with a passion for travelling. You can be forgiven for thinking that he’s in more than one place at a time as he utilises friends to keep his large scale pieces and street scapes looking as fresh as when they were first painted. Brolga values privacy and honesty in equal...

On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Wyatt Hersey as they chat about the human / land connection and celebrating the world’s natural beauty. Wyatt Hersey is an illustrator, painter, and muralist based in Chico, CA. He combines his love of the human / land connection with that of contemporary illustration and folk art from around the world. His work often bursts with a powerful color palette and celebrates the beauty of life around us. Our chat today is an...

On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Kevin Bongang as they talk about experimenting playfully and how to make the most of being an artist in 2021. Kevin was born in Cameroon, West Africa and grew up in Georgia, in this conversation he shares his sources of inspiration and the projects that have been the most meaningful to him in his career. Kevin majored in illustration and is an epic muralist and avid doodler, he plays with colour and form to create whimsical...

Extra Paint is a podcast for artists, muralists and art lovers of all kinds. In each episode we talk to artists and makers who are truly dedicated to their craft. On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Lisa Congdon as they discuss how to find your artistic voice. Lisa is a Portland, Oregon-based fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Her playful work is  recognized for its vibrant palettes,...

Welcome to season 2 of Extra Paint, a podcast for artists, illustrators, muralists and creators of all kinds. Join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) a Brooklyn based artist and muralist, as he speaks to Creative Director of Hom Sweet Hom and member of the Co-loop, Lauren Hom. Co-loop is an artist-forward agency built on the foundation of collaboration, community and diverse creative content. Lauren is a hand lettering artist who also paint murals, and is well known for her best selling marketing...

Extra Paint is a podcast for artists, muralists and art lovers of all kinds. In each episode we talk to artists and makers who are truly dedicated to their craft. On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) with his guest Andy J Miller aka @AndyJPizza! Andy is an artist, illustrator and the host of the Creative Pep Talk Podcast where he educates others on how to navigate and thrive in a creative career.⁠ Andy has developed a far reaching audience through his talks, podcast,...

Welcome to season 2 of Extra Paint, a podcast for artists, illustrators, muralists and creators of all kinds. Join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) a Brooklyn based artist and muralist, for the second season of the Extra Paint podcast. Launched in 2020 Extra Paint is a podcast for artists, muralists and art lovers of all kinds. In each episode we talk to artists and makers who are truly dedicated to their craft.

Welcome to season 2 of Extra Paint, a podcast for artists, illustrators, muralists and creators of all kinds. Join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) a Brooklyn based artist and muralist, as he speaks to Ximena Jimenez, a Columbian hand lettering artist and muralist who he met while living in South America. Ximena is a talented artist who has been a champion of what the muralists podcast is trying to achieve since the very beginning. Living in Columbia, Ximena shares her unique perspective with...

Welcome to season 2 of Extra Paint, a podcast for artists, illustrators, muralists and creators of all kinds. Join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) a Brooklyn based artist and muralist, for the first episode in the second season of the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Emily Eldridge. Emily is an Illustrator, Muralist and occasional graphic designer based in Berlin, Germany. Originally from the States, Emily began her travels and work as a teaching artist in Hong Kong, working on...

Welcome to season 2 of Extra Paint, a podcast for artists, illustrators, muralists and creators of all kinds. On today's episode, join Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) in another interview with an inspiring artist. In this episode I speak with Aurélia Durand, an acclaimed artist, muralist and illustrator based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Through her murals and illustrations, Aurélia reminds us that the world is not just what we know, it is full of all kinds of different people and there is a place...

Welcome to season 2 of Extra Paint, a podcast for artists, illustrators, muralists and creators of all kinds. Join co-hosts Eric Freidensohn (aka Efdot) and Jessie Mordine for episode one of the new season. Eric is a Brooklyn based artist and muralist, Jessie is a textile artist, teacher and community creator and together they have created the Extra Paint podcast and @muralists community on Instagram. In the first episode of season two, Eric and Jessie speak to the legendary artist Richard...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for episode ten of the Extra Paint podcast. This episode is a little bit different as I am in conversation with co-host of the podcast Jessie Mordine. We speak about our motivation behind starting this podcast, what the experience has been like and following our own paths. Jessie is a textile artist, teacher, scholar and muralist living in Brooklyn, NY. Launched in 2020 Extra Paint is a podcast for artists, muralists and...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for episode nine of the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Celeste Byers and Jonny Pucci. Celeste is a muralist with a background in illustration who has been painting murals for 10 years. Jonny is a muralist and a painter with a background in fine art. Both Celeste and Jonny are full time artists painting beautiful, impactful and very detailed murals which pay tribute to local people, their culture and...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for episode eight of the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Amber Vittoria, illustrator and visual artist who lives and works in New York City. Amber's art focuses on femininity and the female form. She uses her art to dismantle the stereotypes that society sets upon women, a theme that can be seen throughout her personal, editorial and brand/client work. In this episode we speak about how we choose colour...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for episode seven of the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Joe Geis and Jeremiah Britton. I first met Joe and Jeremiah when I started working at WeWork on the art and graphics team (formerly known as Lunch Money). Jeremiah is a graphic designer by trade and now works as the Global Creative Director of Art & Graphics at WeWork. His personal work varies from traditional graphic design to editorials,...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for episode six of the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Jocelyn Tsaih, an artist, muralist and illustrator living in Oakland, California. Jocelyn's art is a reflection of identity, human nature and all the intangible aspects of life. Jocelyn works in various mediums, illustrating an amorphous, blob like figure that embodies the spirit of beings as a whole. I first worked with Jocelyn on the WeWork team in...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Stefan Matioc, a visual artist based in Madison, Wisconsin. Stefan began his career as an animator, working a 9 - 5 while diligently creating his own art on the side before making the leap to full time freelance this year. His playful and spontaneous work was an obvious creative match for my own style and we have been collaborating as often as we can since first...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, Brooklyn based artist and muralist for the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Sanskar Sawant, a Mumbai-based creator, designer and installation artist. Using balance, pattern and texture, Sanskar creates spaces that inspire and delight from every angle. Sanskar is founder of Bacon and Eggs space design studio, where he brings murals to life, connecting culture with creativity to make outstanding works of art. We dive deep into the process...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, NY based artist and muralist for the Extra Paint podcast. In this episode I speak with Jennet Liaw, a super talented designer, illustrator, muralist and friend of mine based here in NY. With a degree in Studio Art, Jennet set her sights on illustration and design early on in her career. She has worked for the likes of Nike, Uber, Harper Collins and Adobe. We speak about the transient nature of murals, going freelance and exploring the world of design on...

Join me, Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, artist and muralist based in Brooklyn, New York for the second instalment of the Extra Paint podcast. Launched in 2020 Extra Paint is a podcast for artists, muralists and art lovers of all kinds. In each episode we talk to artists and makers who are truly dedicated to their craft. In this episode I speak with another good friend of mine, Enriqueta Arias, founder of Artsynonym, a creative house based in Mexico City. Enriqueta has leveraged her unique...

Extra Paint is a podcast created by Eric Freidensohn aka Efdot, artist and muralist based in Brooklyn, New York. This podcast is for artists, muralists and art lovers of all kinds. In each episode we talk to artists and makers who are truly dedicated to their craft.