In this podcast episode, Vicky interviews Gina Julian, a talented artist based in Nashville. Gina shares her journey into the art world, starting with her early days in commercial art and typesetting before transitioning into graphic design, web design, and eventually painting full-time. She talks about the various creative jobs she's held and how her passion for making things every day has driven her career. Gina delves into her artistic style, which includes hard-edge abstraction, often referred to as optical art, and realistic painting on cut-out wood. She describes the satisfaction she finds in creating art that challenges her technically, as well as the joy she experiences in her day-to-day creative process.

Gina also discusses the importance of community and mentorship in the artist community, highlighting how valuable it is to have support from fellow artists in Nashville. She recounts memorable moments in her career, such as selling her first painting and having her work featured on shows like Property Brothers and in HGTV magazine. The episode also touches on her love for motorcycles, which she rides as a way to relax and run errands. Throughout the conversation, Gina emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, finding happiness in creating art, and supporting others in the creative industry. The episode concludes with Gina offering practical advice for emerging artists.