Nion Radio With Nick Onken

"If you want something, the only way you're gonna get it is by taking it." Creativity is sexy. Jon Contino started getting paid for his calligraphy and design work at the tender age of 14. He carried that through for years, but it all came to a halt in 2008 when the economy tanked. It's easy to throw in the towel at a point like this... but creativity is sexy. For those who are passionate about creating, surrender is not an option. He dug his way out and continues to live in New York, create breath taking images for brands and for personal projects all while thriving in a marriage and raising a daughter. If you're seeking to become a professional calligraphy artist, you've got to listen to this podcast. If you're seeking to be a professional artist in any sphere, the lessons from this show will definitely be worth paying close attention. "If you really want to do a lot of stuff, you just gotta do it fast." Some things we learn in this podcast: Why all creatives (like Jon Contino) are designers How t