Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season eleven with artist, painter and former professional football player, Shawn Stewart. Together they will discuss Shawn's creative journey and how he got into painting.This episode will discuss his love of football, his athletic background and his future goals.For information on Shawn Stewart please visit:instagram.com/the1theycallstu/For more information on Shawn visit:okeebajubalogallery.com/shawnstewartFor more information on Shawn visit:canvasrebel.com/meet-shawn-stewart/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season ten with photographer and United States Air Force Veteran, Mike O'Leary. Together they will discuss Mike's background, how he joined the military and his love of photography.This episode will discuss his past photography and his vision for future projects.Fro information on Mike O'Leary please visit:warriorsailing.orgFor more information on Mike please visit:instagram.com/bigairphotoandfilm/For more information on Mike visit:youtube.com/@veteranphotoandfilmFor information on the United States Air Force visit:airforce.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season ten with painter and United States Naval Officer, Aaron Webb. Together they will discuss Aaron's passion for painting, his fathers creative influence, to his love of music.This episode will discuss his background in the military and what he sees for the future.For information on Aaron Webb please visit:aaronwebbstudio.comFor information on Aaron please visit:instagram.com/awebbstudio/For more information on Aaron visit:renacharlesgallery.com/aaronwebbbioFor information on the United States Navy please visit:navy.milFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season ten with artist, former professional volleyball player, Katie Houser and creative, actress and former professional volleyball player, Gabrielle Rivera Valedon. Together they will discuss their similar backgrounds as creatives and former professional volleyball players.This episode will discuss their life updates and their future goals.For information on Katie Houser please visit:instagram.com/houser_art/?hl=enFor information on Katie please visit:instagram.com/concretecollectivepresents/?hl=enFor information on Gabrielle Rivera Valedon visit:instagram.com/gabylonglegs/?hl=enFor more information on Gabrielle please visit:gabyrivera.myportfolio.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season ten with a creative, entrepreneur and former professional soccer player, Jay DeMerit and actor, producer and former professional soccer player Patrick McLain. Together they will discuss their shared love of creativity, soccer and life.This episode will discuss goals and updates on their individual lives.For information on Jay DeMerit please visit:instagram.com/d6merit/?hl=enFor more information on Jay please visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_DeMeritFor information on Patrick McLain please visit:instagram.com/patrickmclain24/?hl=enFor more information on Patrick please visit:imdb.com/name/nm10804584/For information on the MLS visit:mlssoccer.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season ten with this special episode and event we collaborated with the NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation called Painting with the pros held at West Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas. In order of appearance we have entrepreneur, co-founder of Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and former NFL player, Tony Bertie, actor, creative and former NFL player Isaac Keys, entrepreneur, founder of The Splendid Circle and former NFL player Rashod Kent and Principal of West Preparatory Academy Ms. Yolanda Brown. This episode will discuss all each individuals creativity and the impact the "Painting with the Pro's has on the students and faculty.For information on Tony Berti please visit:instagram.com/gtsflv/?hl=enFor more information on Tony please visit:goodietwoshoes.orgFor information on Isaac Keys please visit:instagram.com/isaackeys/?hl=enFor more information on Isaac please visit:imdb.com/name/nm4320791/For information on Rashod Kent please visit:instagram.com/the_real_vsklass/?hl=enFor more information on Rashod visit:thesplendidcircle.comFor information on West Preparatory Academy Las Vegas visit:westprep.netFor information on the NFLPA visit:nflpa.comFor information on the NFLPAF visit:yourpaf.comFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season ten with a photographer, Director and CEO of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and avid sports fan, Alex Nyerges. Together they will discuss Alex's history as a photographer and how his interests led him to becoming a museum director.This episode will discuss his love of sports, particularly baseball, and how sports can influence and enrich lives.For information on Alex Nyerges please visit:alexnyerges.comFor more information on Alex please visit:instagram.com/alnyerges/?hl=enFor information on the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts please visit:vmfa.museumFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season ten with artist, painter and former NFL Defensive Back and returner, Robert McClain. Together they will discuss Robert's incredible path as an athlete and a painter.This episode will discuss his deep love and interest in the history of art and where he sees his work going.For information on Robert McClain please visit:instagram.com/mcclainsart/?hl=enFor more information on Robert please visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_McClainFor more information on Robert please visit:espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/66055/panthers-robert-mcclain-makes-nice-profit-from-art-sale-to-cam-newtonFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season ten with photographer, Hall of Fame pitcher, 5-time Cy Young Award Winner and World Series Champion, Randy Johnson. Together they will discuss Randy's love of and how he became interested in photography.This episode will discuss his current exhibition "Storytelling with Photographs" at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts and where he sees his photography journey taking him.For information on Randy Johnson please visit:rj51photos.comFor more information on Randy please visit:instagram.com/rj51photos/?hl=enFor more information on Randy please visit:baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/johnson-randyFor more information on Randy please visit:mlb.com/player/randy-johnson-116615For information on the the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts visit:scottsdaleperformingarts.org/For information on USC Baseball visit:usctrojans.com/sports/baseballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode nine of season ten with artist, entrepreneur, former Ohio State Buckeye and Kansas City Chief, Percy King and actor, producer, director and former Professional basketball player, Ohio State basketball player as well as 2-time All-American high jumper at Ohio State University, Otis Winston. Together they will discuss both of their athletic backgrounds and how impacts them today.This episode will discuss both of their journeys to their current creative endeavors.For information on Percy King please visit:instagram.com/artbypercy/For more information on Percy please visit:artbypercy.wordpress.com/For information on Otis Winston please visit:instagram.com/otisdwinston/For more information on Otis visit:imdb.com/name/nm4749446/For information on Ohio State Football visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/footballFor information on Ohio State Basketball visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-basketballFor information on Ohio State Track and Field visit:ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-track-fieldFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode ten of season ten with guitarist, artist and Program Administrator at the mental health service Rock to Recovery, Matt Bradford. Together they will discuss Matt's background, how he became interested in guitar his influences.This episode will discuss his passion to give back and his work at Rock to Recovery.For information on Matt Bradford please visit:mattbradfordmusic.comFor more information on Matt visit:instagram.com/mattbradfordmusic/?hl=enFor information on Rock to Recovery please visit:rocktorecovery.orgFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eleven of season ten with entrepreneur and mental health and wellness coach, Keshia Dennis. Together they will discuss how Keshia all the incredible work she is doing and how she got involved in her wellness journey.This episode will discuss her background and where she sees her business The Elephant in the Room going in the future.For information on Keshia Dennis please visit:theelephantintheroominc.orgFor more information on Keshia visit:instagram.com/iamkeshiadennis/?hl=enFor more information on Keshia visit:instagram.com/theelephantintheroominc/?hl=enFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season nine with artist and former University of Arizona and NFL Offensive Lineman, as well as the first Mexican born player to play in the Super Bowl, Jose Portilla. Together they will discuss Jose's incredible art journey and his inspiration and passion for painting.This episode will discuss his life as an NFL lineman, and his life as a coach and educator.For information on Jose Portilla please visit:instagram.com/jportillaart/?hl=enFor more information on Jose visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_PortillaFor information on the Atlanta Falcons visit:atlantafalcons.comFor information on the University of Arizona football visit:arizonawildcats.com/sports/footballFor information on University of Arizona arts visit:art.arizona.eduFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode two of season nine with artist, educator, coach and wrester, Dennis Wymer.. Together they will discuss Dennis' passion for sports and art and how he relates the two.This episode will discuss the incredible work he is doing in the classroom and as a coach.For information on Dennis Wymer please visit:denniswymerart.comFor more information on Dennis visit:instagram.com/den_wymer/?hl=enFor more information on Dennis visit:oak-hill.net/blog/faculty-feature-friday-dennis-wymer/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode three of season nine with former college softball player, former Executive Producer for NBC and Dgital Media, as well as former Interim President for MSNBC, she is the CEO and Executive Producer for O’Connell Media Productions, Beth O’Connell. Together they will discuss Beth's past as a college softball player and how it influenced her career.This episode will discuss the incredible front seat to history Beth has witnessed as an Executive Producer.For information on Beth O'Connell please visit:linkedin.com/in/elizabethoconnell1/For more information on Beth visit:instagram.com/bethoconnell107/?hl=enFor more information on MSNBC visit:msnbc.comFor information on NBC News visit:nbcnews.comFor information on University of Massachusetts Amherst Softball visit:umassathletics.com/sports/softball/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode four of season nine with creative, coach and former UCLA Bruin and NFL Defensive Tackle, Brian Price Together they will discuss Brian's incredible journey from former NFL player to know coaching.This episode will discuss the incredible work his past and how his vulnerability and passion influences the young athletes he works with now.For information on Brian Price please visit:instagram.com/bpthaking/?hl=enFor more information on Brian visit:wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Price_(American_football,_born_1989)For information on UCLA Bruins Football visit:uclabruins.com/sports/footballFor information on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit:buccaneers.comFor information on Photosynthesizers visit:music.apple.com/us/search?term=photosynthesizersFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode five of season nine with artist and former Wake Forest University Women's Basketball player, Anaia Hoard. Together they will discuss Anaia's incredible artistic talent and her inspirations.This episode will discuss the incredible work her basketball career and her families basketball history.For information on Anaia Hoard please visit:instagram.com/naiahoard/For more information on Anaia visit:archysoprt.co/2022/08/anaia-hoards-artwork-selected-by-the-nba-for-the-creator-series-campaign-has-been-revealed-women-sports/For more information on Anaia visit:godeacs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/anaia-hoard/5645For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode six of season nine with dancer, singer, actress, producer and co-founder and co-owner of 3:33 Creative, Maria Bresse-McLain. Together they will discuss Maria's love of creativity and creative practices and what the future holds for 3:33 Creative.This episode will discuss her personal history as well as her families incredible creative history.For information on Maria Breese-McLain please visit:mariabreese.comFor more information on Maria visit:instagram.com/mariabreese/?hl=enFor more information on Maria visit:tvovermind.com/maria-breese/For more information on Maria please visit:imdb.com/name/nm4834100/For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode seven of season nine with artist, illustrator, founder of Athlitacomics, and former 11 year NFL Defensive End, Israel Idonije Together they will discuss Israel's amazing path to becoming an 11 year NFL player.This episode will discuss the incredible work his equally incredible journey to becoming a creative and starting his own comic and platform Athlitacomics.For information on Israel Idonije please visit:instagram.com/iidonije/For more information on Israel visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/israel_idonijeFor information on Athlitacomics visit:athlitacomics.comFor information on the Chicago Bears visit:chicagobears.comFro information on the University of Manitoba Football visit:gobisons.ca/sports/footballFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/

Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode eight of season nine with actor, model, entrepreneur and 2-time MLS Cup Champion Bryan Jordan. Together they will discuss Bryan's incredible athletic career and life and becoming a MLS star and 2-time MLS Cup Champion.This episode will discuss his acting career and his constant curiosity and his drive to learn.For information on Bryan Jordan please visit:instagram.com/bj_6/For more information on Bryan visit:bryanjordan.comFor information on Bryan visit:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_JordanFor information on the Los Angeles Galaxy visit:lagalaxy.comFor information on the Oregon State University Mens Soccer visit:osubeavers.com/sports/mens-soccerFor more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:theabstractathlete.com/For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:theabstractveterans.com/For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:theabstractdoctors.com/