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The following is a republishing of the interview between Artist Jay Alders and Bold Journey Magazine Hi Jay, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your…
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jay Alders a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Alright, Jay thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally? Since I was a little kid…
We all have things we would love to do in our free time, dusting off the guitar, tending to the neglected garden finally learning how to scuba dive, and yet on the rare occasion free time presents itself, we find ourselves doing everything but…it’s tending to the to-do list catching up on emails, vegging out…
“When you’re in that flow, it’s the most magical feeling ever,” reflects the noted fine artist and graphic designer Jay Alders. “It feels like the colors are shooting out of my palette, it’s just right there, and all I have to do is scoop up a glob of light that’s emerging from my palette. If…
Darren Tahbaz sits down with 3 renowned NFT artists as they discuss their entrance into the world of NFTs, the state of NFT art, and how they continue to provide utility through a bear market. Artists & NFT Creators Jay Alders, Koceila Chougar, and Jason Chambers sit down with The HUSL‘s Darren Tahbaz in November…
Jay Alders was interviewed by good friend Travie on his show, “Fired Up on The Blockchain”. Jay and Travie have been friends for about 15 years and their worlds crossed paths on a new level with shared interested in web 3.0 space over the past year or so. This far-reaching conversation touches upon: The glory…
After being a featured speaker, and artist at the globally publicized NFT event, NFT NYC in Times Square Manhattan, Forbes picked up the momentum and featured Alders in an article written by author Phoebe Liu titled, “Instagram Is Getting Into NFTs Months After They Crashed. Artists Are Wary But Hopeful.“ “If companies like Meta are…
Artist Jay Alders talks to us about his experience as a traditional artist making the move into NFTs. How does traditional art success translate to the NFT space? We discuss the highs and the lows of an extraordinary art career. Finding an artistic style. How he made it as an artist. What was it like…
Best selling author and brand innovator Mark Stinson and Jay Alders talk about how to find your unique artistic style, creative process and what it’s like to make a living from your creativity. In this podcast, artist and author Jay Alders talks to Host Mark Stinson about: What it’s like working as a freelance artist…
Artist Jay Alders speaks with Podcast host Marcas Hemmila about the struggles, strategies, mindsets and right/left brain balance of being a professional artist. Also listen to this podcast on: Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… • Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/7I1tcjs… • SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/user-322130245 • Google Podcasts – https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=… • Anchor – https://anchor.fm/discoverignite
Thriving as an artist requires not only passion and creativity. It takes gut-wrenching nerves, courage, stubbornness, and a determination to make it. During this episode Traver and Jay talk about creativity as an essential piece in an artist’s life and the methods that Jay uses during his creative process. Traver also asks Jay about the…
Creativity As a Self-Care Tool I was recently interviewed by Meredith Edwards on the Curious Introvert Podcast. We discussed the role of creativity in managing mental health as well as self-care and creative strategies and mindsets of the artist. I’m pretty open about the fact that there’s mental illness in my family. I know a…
English Artist Interviews Jay Alders on his podcast Creative Perspectives (Re-broadcast on Shifting Perceptions), episode 048. Listen to the Full Interview with Jay Alders Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | GooglePlay| iHeartRadio This conversation is a deep dive into creativity, artistic inspiration, and what it looks (and feels like) to dedicate yourself to your art. We flipped the switch today for…
A chat between an artist and writer about navigating creativity, business and parenting and all the stresses and mental-health challenges that go along with it. I’ve known my Dan Blank since high school. We were two of the weird artsy kids in a typical cacophony of personalities and teenaged egos. We re-connected a decade ago…
Chris and I speak about why it’s a good thing that you don’t know what you want to do and what it’s like being a full-time fine artist while parenting three young children. Some key take-aways • Defeats are never easy but they are part of the journey. • You can’t help people that don’t…
Interview with Glen Binger: Originally published in November 2018 at ONLY HUMAN. GB:Jay, thanks for taking time to chat. Can you share a bit about yourself? Any background info that’s NOT in the bio? JA: Well I was always an anxious kid growing up, always had a lot of insecurities. Art was one of my…
Podcast host and business guru Dana Malstaff sat down with the acclaimed fine artist and dad Jay Alders on the Boss Dad Podcast to talk about family life, how he got started as a professional creative and entrepreneur. Listen in as Jay candidly discusses getting over hardships to become one of the most recognized surf artists…
I recently sat down for an interview with Podcast Hosts, Fitness Gurus & friends Christine Conti & Brian Prendergast. We talked about how my fine art career came about, some insights to achieving a dream career, the importance of the Law of Attraction and being a dad of three young children. Listen to the interview…
Listen in as host & 6th degree Black Belt Eric Alders interviews Artist (and his big brother) Jay Alders on his new podcast, Life’s Black Belts. Catch the episode on Stitcher, iTunes or IHeartRadio. Jay discusses childhood experiences that launched his career as a professional Fine Artist which eventually led him to be named “Surf Artist…
To all of our German friends, check out this new interview with surf artist Jay Alders on SoulSurfers.de Below is a Google Translated version for our English Speaking visitors… When did you start surfing and can you remember your first ride? I started surfing when I was 17 years old. As soon as I had my…
Listen to this episode of Dabblers vs. Doers with Dan Blank featuring a very transparent look into the life and inner workings of artist & entrepreneur Jay Alders. This podcast interview delves into a wide range of diverse topics that are critical to anyone who wants to make a living with their creative work, while also honoring their creative process and lifestyle with those they love.
Read the full article on GrindTV by writer: Jon Coen She is an International Federation of Sports Climbing world champ, the first North American woman to climb a French-rated 9a route (equivalent to a 5.14d rating in the U.S.) and also the first woman to free-climb “Magic Mushroom” in Switzerland’s Burmese Alps.
In the October 2016 (#33) Issue of Vegan Lifestyle Magazine is a six page spread featuring artwork and a written piece by Jay Alders and longtime vegan. The article in full can be read in the issue via iTunes or Google Play. See below for an except of the feature by Alders.
Thanks to the Coast Star for running this multi-page feature and interview with me. Article by Adriana Shashaty. Fine artist, photographer and designer Jay Alders finds inspiration within himself and from all that surrounds him. Since childhood, he has found ways to pursue his passion forart, specifically painting. In kindergarten, Mr. Alders said, he discovered that if he…
Summer, surfing, and the environment dominate the sea-themed work of a Garden State native who draws inspiration from his global adventures Jay Alders’ art career began in kindergarten when he sold transferable tattoos to classmates for pocket change. While other kids were hawking lemonade curbside, he was selling his art. By high school, Alders was…
A behind the scenes glimpse into the historic 2007 Brazil tour that moved Jay Alders to paint “Rio Jam”. The 2 week surf art & music tour with Donavon Frankenreiter, ALO, G Love and Matt Costa helped to launch Jay Alders artwork across South America. Jay Alders narrates the story with real footage from the…
Sept 4, 2014- Thanks TriCity News for the cover story featuring artist Jay Alders and his artist success story. Local artist reaches international audience and still supports local home town scene. On news stands now in New Jersey.
HOW’S WORK, LIFE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN? ARE YOU KEEPING WELL? Very good thank you. I am busy with work, travel and being creative and I am thoroughly enjoying fatherhood. My baby girl was born Oct 10, 2013 and watching her grow each day is the greatest gift ever. WE’RE LOVING YOUR LATEST WORK. A…
April 2014: Check out a new interview and feature on ThePier.org, full article click here and seen below: Progressive Visual Artist: Jay Alders The dream of many artists is to make a living traveling to have their work on display for the world. Jason Alders lives his passion and dream of professional art, while doing it with a fervent…
Heralded as the “Best Surf Artist of the Past Decade,” Jay Alders is an artist, globetrotter and Father-to-be who sat down with Conscious Connection to share his art, his connection with life and his advice for pursuing dreams. Conscious Connection: It’s great to be with you, Jay. Tell us how your mentality is shifting now that you’re becoming…