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Episode 10: Kikyz1313 and Rodrigo Cifuentes

Kikyz and Rodrigo were recommended to us by Horacio who thought it would be fun for us to interview a couple that both did art full time. When we saw both of their work we were blown away by their attention to detail and subject matter. Rodrigo is an oil painter while Kikyz does graphite, watercolor and pastel. They greeted us at their home in Queretaro and we became close quickly, they are the type of people to easily get along with. With each artist we realize through conversation that there is a desire within each individual to share what they currently are passionate about in the moment. For both of them it was giving our viewers more insight to the honest realities of being full time artists as a couple, their episode focuses less about their process and more about this particular subject.

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The message under the canvas ... . . . . . . #message #hiddenmessage #underthecanvas #binarylanguage #artoflanguage #binary #michaelsymer #modernart #artistlife #contemporaryart #minimalism #binarycode #binaryart #art #artist #studio #fineart #popart #la #language #languageart #whatliesbeneath #nyc #philadelphia #newyorkcity #canvas #gallery

[citoyennedum0nde]

And we finally made it to our home for the next few nights:: Glamping Under Canvas in Moab. ⛺️ #glamping #underthecanvas #moab #utah #nature #naturelover #wilderness #roadtrip #utah #mighty5 #travel #travelgram #travelLife #happyplace #dowhatyoulove #explore #discover #sarasadventures @undercanvasofficial (at Under Canvas Moab)

[horacioquiroz]

Im very exited to be featured on the 4th Episode of the Art Series @underthecanvas , an inside look into the life of artists around México and the world, showing life & work of great artists. Suscribe to Under the Canvas to stay up to date with upcoming episodes!(vía https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve4FQ9Dt9zk)

[sarahchristinemplsmusic]

As I reflectively walked away from Moab to return to Denver late last night after a show & artist experience wknd we put on in Utah, I am overwhelmed with the deepness of connections w/ everyone that were made thru the magic of the desert, full moons, live music, and all the beverages shared created :). I am beyond grateful as it was the true experience of - WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER 🖤🎧🙏🏻. Follow your dreams my friends! Can’t wait to show you what all transpired in a future post soon - just wait 😏! . . . A huge thank you to @theblupig @underthecanvas @moabgrandtours and all the beautiful beings that made Moab one for the books! 📸 cred: @heatherhendrickshh . . . #artist #artistsoninstagram #singer #singersongwriter #songwriter #writersofinstagram #writer #songwriter #livemusic #musician #music #friends #reflection #virgoseason #virgo #tour #touring #followyourdreams #love #live #laugh #moab #utah #moabutah #jeep #travel #glamping #outdoors #fullmoon #denver (at Moab, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fALwSFDfU/?igshid=1hodoc4nouumh

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Episode 7: Mateo Pizarro

Colombian Artist Mateo Pizarro creates incredible small detailed graphite drawings. Watch his episode and get more insight on what drives and motivates him!

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Moises Kampos: Tattoo artist from Costa Rica

During our time in Costa Rica we noticed there was a huge influx of tattoo artists, especially in San Jose. @moiseskampos work stood out through color, detail and also his mixture of showcasing his personal sketches and paintings as well as his professional tattoo pieces. Moises was professional and timely through emails and when we finally had the opportunity to meet him he was warm and genuine. 

Here in his interview Moises gives us insight to the responsibilities of being a tattoo artist and a personal look into what he personally finds important when making such pieces. We hope you enjoy our 15th Episode! Please Subscribe to our YouTube channel! 

IG: @moiseskamposart

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Ep. 13: Bertha Liduvina

While exploring Puerto Escondido, we met Bertha (Betty) our Airbnb host who immediately took an interest in our project. She invited us to Mezcal and cactus fruit on her balcony and we became instant friends. Betty shared with us her own personal growth with art and sang us songs she had written and composed. While it was our intention to remain with visual artists, we couldn’t ignore the long deep conversations we had with Betty and thought her words and experience to be fitting to our project. Enjoy Betty’s episode which will inspire you to create art at any age and continually find inspiration throughout your life. 

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Episode 5: Abraham Jimenez

Abraham is an oil painter from Xochimilico, Mexico. Here he goes into the connection and attachment he has towards his work and the fulfillment he receives while inspiring the younger generation.  Please enjoy his episode!

IG: http://www.instagram.com/abrahamjimenezart

Website: http://www.abrahamjimenez.net

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Episode 4: Horacio Quiroz

Horacio Quiroz is an oil painter based out of Mexico City. Here he talks about being a self-taught artist, preparing for his upcoming solo show, and how discovering his sexuality led him to the concepts of his paintings.

IG: http://www.instagram.com/horacio_quiroz 

Website: https://www.horacioquiroz.com 

@horacioquiroz

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Episode 3: Julie Becker

Julie Becker has been in the tattoo industry for over 21 years. Here she opens up about experimenting with new techniques while dealing with chronic pain. 

Julie is currently stationed in Joshua Tree, CA please contact her for appointments, you get to be tattooed in her sweet little Airstream decked out in her artwork (which is featured in this episode!)

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Episode 2: Justin Smith (Citizen Ten)

Justin Smith is a Bay Area artist juggling multiple creative paths, here he opens up about how necessary each career is but with it, the challenge of handling so many diverse projects at once

 @thecitizenten

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Episode 1: Brent Benaway

Hi friends! Welcome to Under The Canvas! We’re a YouTube art web series traveling around the world interviewing incredible and talented artists. Under The Canvas is an in-depth look into the lives of artists from around the world. Our art series aims to ask thought provoking questions about the struggles and challenges that all artist face while producing their work. 

My husband and I will be backpacking around the world discovering local artists along our travels and giving you honest content on the life of each featured artist. The artwork produced by such talented individuals is only a portion of their story, behind the work are life lessons, experimentation, countless endless hours, sacrifices, doubt, surprises, learning curves, high rewards, patience, and grit. Each episode focuses on something different, but our intention is for our audience to get a glimpse into someone’s life beyond their work and to learn something from each artist. 

We begin in our hometown, San Francisco! Then onwards to Joshua Tree and Mexico, from there we’re unsure of our next destination but please subscribe to our channel and stay in touch with which artists we have lined up and who we’ll be featuring next! Episode 1 features Brent (my husband) since we thought it would be a good idea to experience ourselves what it was like being in front of the camera, we hope you enjoy this series!