Navigating from Artist to Director in the Art Industry with Ruth Newberry

Pixel Retentive Podcast

Ruth Newberry is one of the founders and Creative Directors of Cream Studio, a boutique motion graphics studio based in Richmond, Virginia. With a strong background in animation and visual storytelling, Ruth leads the studio in creating dynamic and engaging motion graphics for a variety of clients. Under her direction, Cream Studio has garnered a reputation for its innovative designs and high-quality visual content, serving industries ranging from entertainment to advertising.

What You'll Learn:

• The evolution from artist to creative director and the associated challenges
• Strategies for maintaining creative fulfillment while in leadership roles
• The importance of empathy and communication in building client relationships
• The impact of mental health on creative careers and finding effective solutions

In This Episode:

Join the Pixel Retentive Podcast as Carl welcomes Ruth Newberry, an accomplished artist, creative director, and co-founder of Cream Studio. Dive into Ruth's inspiring career journey, the challenges she faced transitioning from hands-on work to leadership, and her candid discussion on mental health within creative professions.