Welcome to Paint & Pod — the show where stories and strokes meet. I’m Xavier Ruffin, a Milwaukee-born, LA-based artist, filmmaker, and co-founder of Cynosure Creative Agency. My work has touched projects with Netflix, Disney, Prime Video, and artists like Childish Gambino, T.I., and Mac Miller — but here, it’s all about why we create.

Each episode I sit down with a guest — friends, mentors, and creatives I admire — to talk about their journey, their struggles, and the spark that fuels their art. While we talk, I’m creating a custom digital painting for them, revealed at the end of the episode.

On this channel you’ll find:

🎙️ Full Paint & Pod podcast episodes

🎬 Short clips + reels from inspiring convos

🎨 Timelapses + behind-the-scenes of my artwork

🖼️ Merch + commissioned art reveals

From Milwaukee’s 53206 to Clio Award–winning campaigns, I'm here to share my story with you. Let's have a conversation together. Email me at Art@dopamine.pro for commissions and to be on the show.