One of the best things about the Internet is the way it reveals how others live. Seeing the day-to-day lives of others can offer both insight and inspiration. This definitely applies to Erin O’Garro and Sarah Harry-Isaacs, two London-based creatives who have created a great new web series. French & the Artist follows Sarah (French) and Erin (the Artist) as they navigate and have fun in London’s creative community.
What is it?
French & the Artist is a mixed vlog/documentary-style web series. Shot on a handheld camera, each episode offers an intimate insight into the lives of the two young creatives. You see them in their shared bedroom, you see them on the London Underground, you see them dancing in random streets in Camden. You also get a view of various creative projects ranging from portrait painting and photoshoots to musical events.
Watching French and the Artist offers a welcome insight into the real lives of creatives. Unlike the highly constructed portrayals of creativity we see in the mainstream media via reality shows such as Bravo’s 2010 ‘Work of Art: The Next Great Artist‘ or even Project Runway, you get a sense of the hard work, challenges, compromises and fun of being in the creative industries.
Why should I watch it?
Sarah and Erin are being open about their lives in order to help others who are on a creative journey or those who are considering entering the creative world. If you are working a 9-to-5 and want to start something on the side, this is the series for you. You’ll see what it really takes to be a creative. In addition, the series is just really well put together in terms of visuals and production, and it has some lovely random touches, such as Sarah and Erin running around a park or going grocery shopping.
What can I expect?
Five episodes of French & the Artist have been released so far. Episodes are released every Sunday. Here’s the very first episode:
And Finally…
French & the Artist is quite simply a fun web series. Sarah and Erin don’t take themselves too seriously, they are frequently hilarious and always open and honest. I think that it is admirable that they want to inspire and share their experiences with other young creatives. Yet, even beyond the series, with the glimpses of their exploits that we get, I am sure that these two have bright creative futures ahead of them.
Follow French & the Artist:
French (Sarah) – Twitter/Instagram
The Artist (Erin) – Twitter/Instagram
Have you checked out ‘French & the Artist?’ Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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