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

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.

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Here’s a glimpse of 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.

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