Art School and Art Career Interviews

Interview with Joan Bergholt, Fashion Merchandiser
Director of Fashion Merchandising at the Academy of Art College, Joan Bergholt talks about her career on the business side of the fashion industry.

Interview with David Childs, Commercial Artist
Commercial artist David Childs tells us that the Internet is still the hottest thing in his field. Read his profile to learn tips to help you succeed in this field.

Interview with Cristina Creager, Creative Director & Commercial Artist
This interview with Cristina Creager, creative director for a $30 million ad agency, may help you decide if the field of advertising is right for you.

Interview with Shawn Finley, Illustrator
Thinking about quitting the 9-5 routine and freelancing? Freelance illustrator Shawn Finley explains how he started his freelance career, and what it takes to make a living from it.

Interview with Sarah Freiburg, Art Educator & Artist
Art instructor Sarah Freiburg talks about her education and how she came to turn her passion for art into a rewarding career.

Interview with Dr. Ellen Horovitz, Art Therapist
Art Therapy is a blending of psychology and art. Teacher, author, and expert Dr. Horovitz tells about the field and its many opportunities.

Interview with Lora Innes, Freelance Illustrator
Freelance illustrator Lora Innes shares how she got her career started and the ups and downs of the freelance life.

Interview with Ken Kerslake, Printmaker
One of the most influential printmakers of the post-WWII era, Kerslake shares his insights in this exclusive interview with ArtSchools.com.

Interview with Adrian Litman, Artist
Graphic designer turned professional artist Adrian Litman tells us how he managed to do it all and gives students valuable insight.

Interview with James Mellett, Illustrator
Commercial illustrator James Mellett says that illustration is one of the most popular art degrees. Learn more about education and careers in the field from this interview.

Interview with Richard Minsky, Book Artist
His work in the book arts has "revolutionized the way we see books." Don't miss our interview with a pioneer of this growing artistic field.

Interview with Raymond Persinger, Sculptor
Learn all about sculpture in this interview with Raymond Persinger, head of the sculpture program at The Art Institute of Southern California.

Interview with Steve Rittner, Floral Designer & Educator
If you like art, flowers and working for yourself, floral design may be for you. We interviewed Dr. Stephen Rittner, floral design guru, who tells you what you need to know to succeed in the field of floral design.

Interview with Teresa Rosano, Architect
For architects, thought goes into every detail, from fixtures to door frames. Teresa Rosano describes her business and the details of the profession.

Interview with Michael Saari, Blacksmith
Saari has forged his art career with hammer and anvil. Read how he became a successful artist-blackmith.

Interview with Craig Vogel, Industrial Designer & Educator
As chair of the Industrial Designers Society of America and Industrial Design Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, Craig Vogel is a busy man. Here he talks about his career and offers advice to future students.

Interview with Jeff Willis, Cartoonist
Just what is a Tradigital Artist? Jeff Willis explores the many career opportunities for cartoonists.