Welcome to "The Truth In This Art." I'm your host, Rob Lee. In today's episode, we have a captivating conversation with Vinnie Hager, a Maryland-based artist and designer. From a young age, his mother surrounded him with vibrant works of art adorning the walls of his childhood home. This early exposure to all kinds of art coupled with jazz influences came from his mother and worked in tandem with his father's knack for mechanical workings. This inspired him to develop his own style and in 2011 he began pursuing his own artistic vision. Vinnie is currently attending MICA, Maryland Institute College of Art, for a bachelor's Degree in General Fine Arts while also pursuing his personal artistic endeavors.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The captivating world of Vinnie Hager, the renowned artist known for his intricate doodling and symbol-based artwork.
• Join us as we explore Vinnie's creative journey, tracing the origins of his unique style that began with doodling on school papers and has since expanded to encompass various artistic mediums.
• Discover how Vinnie's love for skateboarding and his unwavering passion for art influence his remarkable creations, infusing them with a distinct and compelling essence.
• During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vinnie's artistic spirit soared as he focused on his creative projects and honed new skills. We'll delve into the growth and transformation he experienced during this period.
• Drawing inspiration from local Baltimore creatives and the vibrant DIY scene, Vinnie shares how the city's artistic community fuels his passion and creativity.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Vinnie Hager, an artist known for his intricate doodling and symbol-based artwork. He developed his unique style from doodling on school papers and has since expanded it to cover various mediums. Vinnie's work is influenced by his love for skateboarding and his passion for creating art. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vinnie took the opportunity to focus on his creative projects and learn new skills. He created a downloadable coloring book and an Instagram filter in his artwork style. Vinnie finds inspiration from local Baltimore creatives and the city's DIY scene. He believes that Baltimore has a rich creative community and a unique charm that sets it apart from other cities. Vinnie recommends that visitors to Baltimore try a crab cake, experience the local music scene at The Crown, and explore the city's hidden bookstores.

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
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