About this episode

Nick Polowy discusses his creative process and the story behind The Questlove Show logo and animations.

Nick Polowy is the Los Angeles–based artist behind The Questlove Show logo and many of the animations that have appeared throughout QLS episodes since 2022. While taping in Hollywood, Ahmir and Open Mike Eagle sat down with Nick for a special mini episode to talk about his creative process, the deep research that informs his work, and a career that spans everything from major television networks to haunted houses. Tune in to hear the story behind the visuals and the artist who brought them to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ahmir, Open Mike Eagle

Guest: Nick Polowy

Topics covered

• art
• animation
• creative process
• television
• visual storytelling

Keywords

• Questlove Show
• Nick Polowy
• animations
• creative process
• television

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Questlove Show

Places: Los Angeles

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