Exploring Creativity - Episode 15 - Dana Naumann - Summary

In this episode of "Exploring Creativity", host Rich Pfeifer interviews Dana Naumann, a metal sculptor from North Branford, Connecticut. Naumann shares his journey from a career in corporate sales and marketing to becoming a full-time artist. He discusses his process of using empathy to create art and how his works are inspired by various sources including songs, books, and personal experiences. Naumann explains his approach to capturing emotions in metal sculptures and paintings, and the influence of his high school art teacher, James Coddle. He reflects on significant projects like his Holocaust series and the fulfillment he finds in seeing his art appreciated and bought by others. Naumann also touches on the importance of results in art and business, offering advice to aspiring metal sculptors. The interview concludes with Naumann expressing his joy in creating art and the satisfaction it brings to both him and his audience.