A rising tide raises all boats and that’s the principal of teaming up with coops to grow and sustain your business. Steve walks us through his experience as a member of a coop. To listen in to this conversation click HERE.
Author Archive: Paul Blais
“God Must Think I’m Wonder Woman!” or Homeless to Grad School | Michelle Ettrick | Episode 648
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Michelle Ettrick | Episode 648
Michelle Ettrick’s ceramic sculptures and vessels present stories and memories about her childhood, family, and her time and struggles as a homeless and disabled person. Michelle uses surface imagery to function as a diary to record people, places, and events. Drawings, Sgraffito, screen printing, and laser decals are used to create the portraits and or narratives on the surfaces to start conversation among the viewers. Weather Michelle draws flowers, animals, or people their is a story or memory on why she chose the drawing.
The Power of Giving with Michelle Ettrick
Giving is one of the most powerful ways to change not only the receiver, but especially the giver. Michelle, who struggled with poverty, has held on to the principle of being a giver and in this talk she share her insights on the power of giving. To listen in on this conversation click HERE.
A Hope & Dream Book | Stephen Phillips | Episode 647
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Stephen Phillips | Episode 647
Stephen Phillips was born August 2, 1988 and raised in the small town of Crawford, MS. His pursuit for ceramics began when he attended EMCC. He received his B.F.A. in ceramics from MUW in 2013. In 2015, Stephen established Stephen’s Potter House Productions, a small studio space in his hometown.
Setting Goals & Getting Goals with Stephen Phillips
Goals are kind of like a crystal ball in which we can gaze into the future. Stephen talks us through his process of setting and getting those visions, or goals. To listen in on this conversation click HERE.
“It Can’t Just be a Money Suck!” | Jaimie Nagle | Episode 646
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Jaimie Nagle | Episode 646
Jaimie Gusman Nagle is a poet and potter living in Kaaawa, Hawaii. Jaimie has an MFA from the University of Washington and a PhD from the University of Hawaii. She is the author of the book of poems, Anyjar (Black Radish Books, 2017). Jamie makes functional art under business name Icky Love Pottery in her garage studio and teaches workshops (when there isn’t a pandemic) when she isn’t mom-ing to her two little kids.
How to Sell and Not be a Sellout with Jamie Nagle
There is a lingering sense that if an artist wants to sell her work, then the artist is a sellout. But nothing could be further from the truth! Jamie walks us through her thoughts on the subject of selling her art and not succumb to being a sellout. To listen in to this great conversation, click HERE.
Finding Freedom | Enas Satir | Episode 645
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Enas Satir | Episode 645
Enas Satir is a Sudanese artist, based in Toronto, Canada. Enas’ work is often inspired by the beauty and complexity of her country, Sudan. Enas’ work revolves around issues of Africanism, racism, and offers a critical lens on socio-cultural attitudes.
A Sculptor and Her Thoughts | Taylor Robenalt | Episode 644
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Taylor Robenalt | Episode 644
Taylor Robenalt attended Southern Methodist University for her BFA in bronze casting and stone carving. Taylor then discovered her love for ceramics and decided to study at the University of South Florida to receive a post baccalaureate. Taylor received a graduate assistantship at the University of Georgia where she accomplished her MFA in ceramics in May 2011. Currently Taylor is employed by Ringling College of Art and Design and has taught at State College of Florida, Auburn University, and Columbus State University as an adjunct ceramic professor.
“Our Collective Existential Crisis” H31.5’’ x W12’’ x L12’’ , black stoneware, cone 6 oxidation, underglaze, glaze, and mixed media , 2020
A Potter’s Creativity | Emily Armstrong | Episode 643
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Emily Armstrong | Episode 643
Emily Armstrong grew up on Long Island, New York and moved to Portland Maine in 2011. Emily graduated from the Maine College of Art in 2015 with a BFA in Ceramics. Emily currently works out of a community studio (Running With Scissors) and works full time in Portland’s booming restaurant industry.
