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Jon is an artist and graphic designer from New York.  His designs, typography, and illustrations have graced magazine covers, t-shirts, album jackets, murals, food trucks, movie posters, websites, and national ad campaigns, just to name a few.  He’s the Founder a Creative Director of Contino Brand menswear and accessories company, as well as Co-Founder a Creative Director of CXXVI Clothing Company. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/joncontino In this episode, Jon discusses: -How his love and ability for design drives him. -The difference between being a creative director and a young designer. -The origins of his confidence and the journey it has taken. -The importance of a "nothing to lose" attitude. -His worst moment as a designer, and the importance of going through it. -To not get too excited about things like interviews with Playboy. -How it is a constant push, and almost addiction, for creative people to constantly want more. -How LETTING GO of what he thought a designer was supposed to be allowed him to become the designer that he always was. -How growing up in New York City (Manhatten in particular) and his love for minimalism helped to shape his design and what defined him. -The importance of hand-drawing. -About being influenced by other art and how it can (and should) seep into your own work. -How you'll never get to the level of your favorite artist -- you'll be different no matter what. -What to do when you get an idea in the middle of the night.   Quotes: "I think that as a creative person, if there is a finish line, you're done being a creative person." "The second I started to actually do what I felt was me, that's when I couldn't get enough."   Links discussed: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2015 Jon's interview with Playboy   Connect with Jon: Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Dribble