Ro gives us his perspective on how he does Periscope and why he uses it. Some of this is some how to’s and some of it is just his approach. Either way, you can grab some of this information and apply it to your approach to using Periscope and building an audience on that platform. To listen to this conversation, click HERE.
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Lindsay Scypta | Episode 540
As an artist, potter and designer Lindsay Scypta is deeply interested in textile pattern, Victorian etiquette, architectural tracery, and the history of the table. Lindsay began her ceramics investigation in high school and continued into college, completing a BFA in Art & Design from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. For two remarkable summers Lindsay immersed herself in the artist community at Anderson Ranch Art Center as a summer intern, filling her ceramic toolbox with techniques and tools. Finally after two years as an artist-in-residence at Ashland University, Lindsay arrived at The Ohio State University where she completed her MFA in ceramic art. Lindsay was blessed with the opportunity to follow her thesis research to England, where she visited the Wedgwood Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Brighton Palace. Some influences over the past years have been the softness of tufted Victorian sitting room chairs, and the architectural motifs and quatrefoils of European Gothic cathedrals. Following graduate school Lindsay spent one year as an Artist-in-Resident at Clay Art Center in Port Chester, New York. Currently Lindsay is an adjunct ceramics professor at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio. Working strictly with porcelain clay, the work is thrown, trimmed, altered and decorated, then fired to cone six in an electric oxidation atmosphere. Lindsay ism still continuing to push her ideas and am excited to incorporate new research into her studio practice!
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Shelsea Dodd | Episode 539
Shelsea is a ceramic sculptor from Binghamton, NY. She received her BFA in Ceramics from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2013, and she was a post baccalaureate student at the University of Alaska Anchorage from 2016 to 2018. Shelsea’s work primarily investigates feminist and queer issues, as well as human/animal relationships and the parallels she perceives between the two. She is currently a long term resident artist at Studio 740 in Helena, MT.
Especially in figurative art, there is often times a story line that is trying to be communicated. Shelsea explains her process of story development and how each piece becomes a snapshot in the the story line. She also talks through the significance of the title of a work and how that gives a nudge to the viewer to further explore the message. And what is the responsibility of the view? Does the viewer need to know the message in order to “get it” or is it okay to just enjoy “look” of the piece and miss the point. Shelsea goes into all this and more in the bonisode. To listen in click HERE.
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Billy Ritter | Episode 538
Billy Ritter 77 is a ceramic artist from Cleveland, Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University (MFA), and Slippery Rock University (BFA). For the past five years he has taught and inspired many as a professor of art and ceramics at Cuyahoga Community College. At his Cleveland studio he offers one-on-one tutoring and workshops. Billy exhibits and sells his work at his studio as well as at many artisan markets throughout Northern Ohio. Atmospheric firing, community, and story telling through process, are the focus of his work. His limited editions of functional tablewares and vessels are utilized by chefs, home cooks, photo studios, and collectors both nationally and internationally.
One of the cool ways to grow your business and impact in your community is to put on an event and partner up with a chef. Billy tells his story of how his event was conceived and what he did to put it on. Use this as inspiration to put your own event on. To listen in to this conversation click HERE.
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Anna Whitehouse | Episode 537
Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK, Anna Whitehouse’s work has evolved from growing up in the region and spending time outdoors. From scrambling over rocks in the Yorkshire Dales to scouring the beach for fossils near Whitby, a love of landscape, natural forms and exploration can be seen echoed in Anna’s work. Ultimately Anna aims to create beautiful and intriguing objects that awaken a childlike sense of wonder and appreciation of the natural world.
Finding your market is one of the greatest challenges that every business, movie, artist, or even religion has. Anna tells her story of how she found her market. We share it here for you so you can glean from her story to apply to your story. To listen in, click HERE.
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Joe Robinson | Episode 536
Joe Robinson is the co-owner and steward of the historic East Creek Anagama wood fired kiln. Nestled on 20 acres in Oregon’s coastal mountains, East Creek is a community art studio and retreat. Joe will share news about the upcoming NW Wood Firing Conference in June 2020, which is being organized by the East Creek team.
