This week we have a VERY special guest on today, Ellen Rutt! I sat down with Ellen on a recent trip to Detroit and we chatted about her life as an artist, how she got her start with murals, what's been the most challenging part about pricing yourself, and how to incorporate activism into her business and brand. We unpack a ton of stuff in this short 28 minute episode and I hope you enjoy listening! 

Ellen Rutt makes bold mixed-media paintings, murals, installations and wearables. Her abstract vocabulary of layered shapes and primary colors is applied to a variety of media to facilitate a conversation between materials and movement, places and process. As a multidisciplinary artist, her distinct style is recognized internationally through public murals and her studio work. Rutt has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Michigan School of Art & Design. She has exhibited work at MOCAD, PLAYGROUND DETROIT, Red Bull Arts Detroit, Heron Arts. and painted murals in Detroit, New York, Chicago, Canada and France.

Remember that we are having a LIVE show on Thursday October 17th at Ipsento 606 in Chicago IL. We hope to see you all there!! 

Here is a short breakdown of what we cover in this episode:

1:25 We talk about our roots and how Ellen discovered her passion for art

4:44 Ellens touches on when her skills caught up with her drive 

5:30 We break down how to get started with Mural painting 

11:40 We learn more about how Ellen broke away from smaller jobs and started to see her full time career take storm 

14:45 I ask Ellen about money and how it affects her stress and fear within her work 

16:25 Ellen offers advice to people who want to get started with murals

19:19 Ellen opens up about how she prices herself as an Artist 

22:00 We touch on climate change and how it's deeply rooted in Ellen's work and brand

Thanks for listening everyone! You can find Ellen Rutt on instagram at @Ellenrutt, and see her recent work at www.ellenrutt.com