Ep 041 | The Artist In All Of Us

A true veteran of the art world, John Kleber and his wife Carol have brought their love of art to their community with their studio Artu4ia (Art Euphoria). Located in Martinez, Artu4ia provides a space for all ages to get their creative juices flowing. There are even days when you can come in and paint your own pet. John is also a Hollywood veteran, having worked in the art department of several productions. Today we talk to John about what it takes to operate an art studio for the public, as well as dive into the world of Hollywood Artistry.  Website: www.artu4ia.com/ Getting Started Partners with wife, Carol Started in 2012 after doing jury duty in Martinez Wanted to open a studio Art studios with bara Early days After school programs Illustrating Time at Disney More traditional animation Computer animation Hand drawn animation vs. computer animation Projects Started with freelance at Disney Art directing and Steve Moore Drawing a time machine Getting own studio and writing a color script Worked with big name actors Red Riding Hood Redux Storytelling Disney storytelling Need to move to LA for film industry, didn't want to move Looney Toons Back in Action Luma Light Getting proportions right Artu4ia Teaching painting came naturally Wanted art to really look good Workshops Martinez Downtown growing Wanted to bring art to Martinez Other Programs Classes and kids parties Corporate parties Naming Carol is into marketing and graphic design Wanted something clever People struggled to get the name for a while Website Carol Kleber Studied at the Art Institute in Pittsburgh, PA Egg- Tempera Art From Peter Pan Skull Rock Hospital Bedroom Character Police Military Bed Pan Storyboard Pan Character Sketch Original works Duck Dynasty bearded duck Beer East Brother Beer Red IPA Wrap up/ Contact Information