In Episode 33 of Downtown Depot, Austin Meek of WacoBusinessNews.com visits with Mick Burson. Mick is a working artist whose murals adorn walls throughout downtown Waco and the Southwest, and he joins the show to discuss his painting process, commercialism in art, and why Waco is a great spot for creatives. Before the interview, Austin speaks with Jake Cockerill of Waco Pedal Tours and billboards the upcoming Texas Food Truck Showdown.

Inside the Episode:

0.58: Jake Cockerill with Waco Pedal Tours

2.53: Texas Food Truck Showdown

4.32: Mick Burson's history in Waco

5.11: Studying art in Denton and Albuquerque

6.37: Flipping a coin for grad school

7.17: Teaching drawing and painting at UNM

8.08: His skills as an instructor

8.55: How he started painting walls in Waco

10.17: Evolution of style

10.58: "It's not that big of a deal."

11.27: Wall vs. canvas

12.45: Commercialism in art

15.49: Creative stricture from public perception

Burson's recent work on the side of True Love Bar at 414 Franklin Avenue

17.01: How to support artists

18.11: Upcoming shows in NYC and Dallas

19.00: What inspires you?

20.28: His present style

22.16: Learning different methods

23.21: Artists pushing the limits

25.45: Why Waco is good for artists

26.29: Mural festivals