"How to Live Your Life As A Work Of Art" with Louis Henry Mitchell, Creative Director of Character Design at Sesame Workshop

The Lori Burke Podcast

Louis Henry Mitchell is the Creative Director of Character Design of Sesame Workshop, given that title because he has so many duties. He started working on Sesame Street in 1992. His responsibilities include directing photos of the Sesame Street Muppets, designing DVD covers, designing and co-sculpting the Macy's Sesame Street floats, art directing walk-around versions of the characters, and drawing storyboards. He also co-designed Kami and created and designed Julia, the new Sesame Street Autistic character, both as the illustrated book character as well as designing and art directing the building of the actual Muppet. Louis shares his child-like perspective with the world through his art and he's making the world a better place one creation at a time.

Wow was this a beautiful conversation we had today! Louis and I dove into creativity, staying child-like, and listening to our own children when it comes to staying open to the beauty the world has to offer. Staying focused and committed to our vision and having belief in our stories and creation in order to create a legacy is a lesson we found throughout our conversation. I'm so grateful for Louis and how generous he was sharing his heart with us.

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“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Pablo Picasso