045 Mark S. Gagne (Mindmelt Studio, Visual Artist, Comedian)

He blends photography and illustration while exploring topics such as depression, isolation, and anxiety as well as finding beauty in the unwanted and discarded. His work is fueled by his journey of battling the depths of depression. His hope is that people will find some comfort in examining the darkness and that his work will help people to speak openly and honestly about their own mental health.We talk about his journey of becoming a full-time visual artist and selling to and developing a fan base all over the world. Mark also describes his battle and journey with depression and how he has leveraged it to create art to help others on their journey. We also take a few detours that will either delight or offend you but nonetheless, it’s a great one. Find Mark’s work here:https://www.mindmeltstudio.com⚫️#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration. They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world. Miguel Antonio is the host of #liveandcreate, an American Singer-Songwriter, and Triathlete in Training.⚫️Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here 🔽🔽🔽🔽https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liveandcreate/id1538308022