Episode 86: Tony Fitzpatrick - Art Maven

Published: Aug. 3, 2020, 4:34 p.m.

In this episode Heather interviews\xa0Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago-based artist, podcast host, writer, and quarantine puzzle maker.\xa0\n\nTune-in to hear their conversation on:\n"I started a puzzle company since I no longer had an income." - The pandemic has hit artists hard and Tony is no exception. How he started a puzzle company recreating his art to help people pass the time.\n"The best assets we have are each other." - How the art community has been impacted by SIP orders, including Tony's gallery The Dime, and how the community has come together to support one another.\n"My work struck a certain nerve." - Tony looks back at his career and how it has evolved and continues to do so with a little inspiration from collaborating with his kids.\n"Why don't you do this art thing for a hobby?" - How advice from his dad inspired Tony to go all in as an artist.