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Tom Ray's Art Podcast

199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

How do artists create, promote themselves and in the meantime still manage their own well-being?

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Sophie Parr: Drawing Paths from Cartography to Viral Artistry

April 14, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode of Tom Ray's Art Podcast, we delve into the meticulous world of Sophie Parr, an artist who has mastered the art of hand-drawn maps. Sophie's journey from urban planner to map illustrator is as fascinating as their detailed creations, capturing locations from a bird's-eye view with striking pen and ink techniques. Sophie reveals how a simple family vacation activity evolved into a full-fledged artistic pursuit, leading to establishing a unique niche in the art world. We discu...

Evie Woltil Richner: Crafting Stories for Children's Books

March 31, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

In this episode of Tom Ray's Art Podcast, I meet Evie Woltil Richner, an artist and emerging author with a dream to create children's books. With roots in painting and drawing, Evie's journey has led to picture book illustration. Evie's transition from academia led to pursuing a passion for creating children's books. We talk about character design and the challenges of breaking into the competitive publishing industry. Evie shares experiences with online courses, the importance of communit...

Sara Christenson: The Art of Bunny Attack Illustration - Tom Ray's Art Podcast

March 17, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode of the Art Podcast, we dive into the quirky and slightly macabre world of Madison-based artist Sara Christenson, of Bunny Attack Illustration. Their pen and ink illustrations of "weird rabbits" blend the adorable with the eerie. Sara's bunnies aren't your typical fluffy creatures; they're fierce, sometimes spooky, and always captivating. Join us as we uncover the origins of Sara's unique style, starting from a serendipitous owl drawing inspired by the grain of wood on her pa...

Maria Amalia: Weaving Stories with Thread and Paper

March 03, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

In this episode of Tom Ray's Art Podcast, I meet Maria Amalia, a Honduras-born, Madison-based artist with a penchant for community-focused art and a rich history that spans continents and mediums. From aspirations in architecture to graphic design, and finally, to the tactile world of paper making, Maria's artistic evolution is a captivating tale of resilience, adaptability, and profound personal growth. Dive into her story of navigating life's unexpected turns, the therapeutic power of art...

Angel Manuel Lopez: From Comics to 3D The Digital Art Journey

February 18, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In this episode of the Art Podcast, I meet Angel Manuel Lopez. Discover how a truck driver's son turned a childhood filled with comic books into a career-spanning movie poster designs for films, branding for comedians, and creating comic book variants that capture the imagination. Angel's journey from traditional artist to a 3D modeling maven is a tale of relentless learning and passion. Angel Manuel Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sonofasaint Tom Ray's Art Podcast Website...

Jesse Mangerson: From Cartoons to Canvases A Painter's Journey

February 04, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

In this episode of the Art Podcast, I meet Jesse Mangerson, a Madison-based fine art painter and educator with a passion for realism. Jesse shares his artistic evolution from aspiring illustrator, interning at the New Yorker, to a dedicated painter who finds solace in the act of painting itself. He opens up about his journey from illustration to fine art, the meditative qualities of his work, and the transition from imaginative pieces to direct observational painting. Discover the balance be...

Sylvie Rosenthal: Sculptor Building an Artistic Business Online

January 21, 2024 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this episode of the art podcast, we delve into the multifaceted world of Sylvie Rosenthal, a woodworker, sculptor, designer, and educator based in Madison, Wisconsin. Sylvie discusses their journey from New Haven, Connecticut, through various cities, and how a residency led to setting roots in Madison for love and grad school. We explore the complexities of managing a studio, creating large-scale works, and the challenges of storing and shipping unique pieces. Sylvie Rosenthal's Website:...

GG Green Goodies: Teacher Launches An Art Career

January 14, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

GG of Green Goodies found purpose and community through art after starting their teaching career. When the pandemic hit, GG turned to TikTok, using live streams to combat loneliness. GG's videos led to a portrait project documenting unfiltered stories of life. Green Goodies website https://www.greengoodies.art Green Goodies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greengoodiesgives Green Goodies on TikTok https://tiktok.com/@green_goodies Tom Ray's Art Podcast Website https://www.tomrayswe...

Kamal X: Photographer Documenting Life's Journey

January 07, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Photographer Kamal X shares his journey from posting photos on Instagram to publishing books documenting real-life moments. After losing his best friend to cancer, Kamal began traveling the world and using his camera as an outlet. His work evolved into a quest to find answers through investigative journalism compiling his experiences into the book Black Astronaut. He aimed to provide a visual perspective on America's story beyond news reports and facts. Kamal discusses the challenges of gett...

I take a lot of marketing couses

December 31, 2023 15:28 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

This is an experimental bonus episode! Since it's the holidays I wanted to wait until they were over to post the next artist interview. So I thought I would try a little experiment. I take a lot of marketing courses. And to tell you the truth they all teach the same thing. But one that I took talked about how to build an audience when you are starting out with nothing and building your own product. I thought I would just share what I learned. Let me know what you think! Tom Ray's Website - ...

Chelsea Ramirez: Delicate Artistry

December 17, 2023 15:24 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Visual artist Chelsea Ramirez discusses their delicate, layered drawings and installations using pigments and found objects. After discovering their passion at the New York Studio School, Chelsea has spent the last decade developing her signature style of "radical softness" to subtly resist social constructs. We explore Chelsea's large-scale piece "The White Room," her home studio practice, and upcoming projects expanding her ethereal aesthetic. Chelsea Ramirez on Instagram https://www.inst...

Pat Henzy: An Illustrator Who Turned Instagram into a Career

December 10, 2023 15:09 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Pat Henzy has been creating art since he was young, covering his walls with drawings and finding inspiration in the artistic films of the 80s and 90s. While art remained a hobby for years, Pat eventually started posting illustrations on Instagram. By tagging breweries in these beer-inspired posts, Pat landed their first commission. From there, social media connections and engagement snowballed into designing beer labels, skateboard graphics, and prints. Hear the story of how Pat built this b...

Lindsay Kovnat Davis: A Painter's Journey from Animation to Gallery Walls

December 03, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Surrealist pop artist Lindsay Kovnat Davis talks about their evolution from animation to painting and their first major gallery show. Featuring cats and invasive lantern flies, Lindsay brought their art to life with sculptural frames made of wood and foam. After a successful debut, Lindsay plans to do more shows, collaborate on animation, and even make a full-length animated film someday. Lindsay Kovnat Davis on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindzartsenses⁠ Tom Ray's Art Podcast ⁠ht...

Pranav Sood: Painter

September 03, 2023 14:26 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

On this podcast episode, painter Pranav Sood stops by again to talk. Pranav was born in Punjab, India, and now lives in Brooklyn, NY. He works primarily with acrylic, gouache, and watercolors both on canvas and paper. Last time we spoke we talked about the inspiration and technique of their work. But this time around we talk about trying new things and how Pranav was inspired to create a whole new series of work based on just a slight change in what they do. Pranav Sood Website https://www....

Jordan Baraniecki: 3D Collage Painter

August 28, 2023 04:20 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Jordan Baraniecki. Jordan is an artist from Saskatoon, Canada. His ink collage paintings are a mesmerizing blend of intricate detail and three-dimensional aspects, inviting viewers to experience a unique relationship with scale through the use of color, texture, and form. We talk about how Jordan discovered the style and method for the work they create and how they almost gave up on art completely before finding their voice. Jordan Baraniecki Website https://...

Kate Rusek: Sculptor

August 20, 2023 14:15 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Kate Rusek. Kate is a sculptor from New York currently working in Montana. Kate Rusek assembles highly tactile sculptures transmuting these themes into abundant maximalism. We talk about Kate's current project they are doing in Montana, other works they've created over the years, and how they create their unique pieces. Some of which are works made out of aluminum blinds. Kate Rusek Website https://katerusek.com/ Kate Rusek on Instagram https://www.instagram...

Angela Cappetta: Photographer

August 13, 2023 14:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Angela Cappetta. Angela is a photographer living in Manhattan. Angela's creative work has appeared on art blogs, in media as diverse as film, television, and thriving rights-managed collections like ImageSource. Angela's shooting philosophy offers a unique blend of poignant, candid, and sometimes humorous views of the human condition. Angela Cappetta Website https://angelacappetta.com Angela Cappetta on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angelacappetta_ To...

Amra Causevic: Mixed Media Artist

August 06, 2023 14:08 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Amra Causevic. Amra is an artist living in New York. Amra creates their work in a very unique way, the work includes mixed found objects made into materials for the pieces and also uses different things they find that have a connection or a story to them. I talked with Amra about how this all started and the process for creating these works that have been displayed in galleries and other art shows. Links Amra Causevic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...

Debbi Kenote: Painter

July 23, 2023 14:18 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Debbi Kenote. Debbi is a New York-based artist who creates paintings on their own unique canvases. We talk about how Debbi got started, how they discovered the style they make, and the different opportunities they have had since showing work publicly. Links Debbi Kenote website https://debbikenoteart.com Debbi Kenote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debbikenote Tom Ray's Art Podcast - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Get my webcomic book "Then This Ha...

Estefania Velez Rodriguez: Painter

July 09, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Estefania Velez Rodriguez. Estefania is an American artist born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico living in New York. Her work often uses abstracted landscapes as well as non-objective visual spaces that are somewhat open field and bright. Estefania experiments with raw pigments, spray materials, oil mediums, and acrylic polymers. Her painting language ruptures visual spaces to open the viewer's receptivity to fleeting spaces, times, and emotional presence. We talk abo...

Sfera Louis: Painter

June 18, 2023 14:01 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Sfera Louis. Sfera is a painter living in Brooklyn New York. Sfera describes their paintings as Spherealism and works on several paintings simultaneously. With a background in working with music promotion, Sfera has a solid grassroots method of promoting creative work, which has led to making their own studio home to open mics for creatives and gallery salons! Sfera Louis website https://www.sferalouis.com Tom Ray's Art Podcast website - https://www.tomraysw...

Damone Harris: Video creator

June 11, 2023 13:55 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Damone Harris of Mone Media. Damone is a video creator living in Milwaukee WI. I found out about Damone on YouTube a few years back because they have a weekly video series recreating Saturday Morning cartoon broadcasts from the 1980s and earlier. And I mean the commercials, station breaks, cartoon lineup, and everything! But Damone also has a unique way of telling stories through other types of videos and short films they create. Mone Media on YouTube https...

Melanie Sartori: Painter

June 04, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Melanie Sartori. Melanie is an artist living here in Madison WI. Melanie is a multidisciplinary, experimental self-taught artist creating abstract and surreal scenes with acrylic, oil and plaster. Melanie started selling artwork publicly in 2018 and one thing that worked was posting it on Facebook Marketplace! Melanie Sartori on Etsy Melanie Sartori on Instagram Join my podcast email list to get a call out for artists when I'm booking interviews! Tom Ray'...

Peter Schenck: Painter

May 28, 2023 17:26 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Peter Schenck. Peter is an artist living in Brooklyn, New York. Their artwork is abstract, with what Peter calls a cartoonish language of his own world of symbols. We talk about how Peter got started and how their paintings have found their way into galleries and more! Peter Schenck's website https://www.peterschenck.com Peter Schenck on Instagram http://instagram.com/pbschenck Tom Ray's Art Podcast https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list to get ...

Drew Sternitzky: Mr Hugh's History comics

May 21, 2023 13:45 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Drew Sternitzky. Drew is an artist living in Wisconsin who draws a comic called Mr. Hugh’s History. It's a weekly comic strip about events big and small that have shaped our collective history. And it's also available now in a new book! Mr. Hugh's History on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrhughshistory My New book Then This Happened... Going outside again available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/40LQmmX Tom Ray's Podcast Website - https://www.tomrayswebs...

Stephen Gilpin: Cartoonist and illustrator

May 14, 2023 14:01 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Stephen Gilpin. Stephen Gilpin has been working professionally as an illustrator since 2001. He’s illustrated numerous picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and illustrations for a host of clients including Disney/Hyperion, Simon and Schuster, Harper, MacMillan, Scholastic and others. Since 2016 he's done a regular comic strip page for Scout Life (Boys' Life) Magazine. We talk about how Stephen is currently trying to break out with his own comic ideas ...

Joseph Iorio: Painter

May 08, 2023 03:31 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Joseph Iorio. Joseph is an artist living in New Jersey. Joseph had pursued art in the past but somehow it got away from him. Then a few years ago he found inspiration again and started painting again and working on getting his pieces out there and even showing them in galleries. We find out how he has been going through the steps to restart his art career. Joseph Iorio on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ioriojoseph Tom Ray's Podcast Website - https://www...

Ryan Haugland: Painter and musician

April 30, 2023 14:26 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet Ryan Haugland. Ryan is an artist I know from Instagram who I knew as a musician. But recently Ryan has started painting and I was very interested in the paintings they were posting. So we got together to talk about how this new painting pursuit started and the answer kind of surprised me! Ryan Haugland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mosswedo Ryan Haugland on Bandcamp https://mosswedo.bandcamp.com/album/north-flowing-rivers Podcast website - https://...

Liora Paniz: Children's Book Writer, Mediator and Dancer

April 16, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet writer Liora Paniz. Liora tells me about how a combination of dancing and Mediation led to being a writer. And how a vacation trip inspired Liora with the idea to start making children's books. Miss Lynnie The Librarian Website https://sbgpublishing.com/product/miss-lynnie-the-librarian Liora Paniz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/liorapaniz Tom Ray's Art Podcast - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...

Rob Parkinson: Relik Ragwear, Graphic design and T-shirts

April 09, 2023 14:12 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

On this podcast episode, I talk with artist Rob Parkinson. Rob is a graphic designer who has worked as an artist for different companies and eventually went into business for himself as a full-time freelance designer. Rob also started an online t-shirt company of his own called Relik Ragwear where he recreates logos of Wisconsin places from the past that have gone out of business. Rob and I used to work together when I was in high school at a store called Artwave where we hand-painted custo...

billy Z duke: AI Artist

April 02, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet AI artist billy Z duke. billy lives in California and has been a musician for years. But recently billy started making fantasy paintings using AI. These aren't just prompted that billy is doing to make the artwork. The work is created section by section in the program creating fantasy portraits. We talk about how it started and the process of making them. billy Z duke Website https://billyzduke.net billy Z duke on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inhumant...

Araceli Zuniga: Painter

March 26, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet painter, Araceli Zuniga. Araceli who used to live here in Madison is a painter that creates amazing work using a unique mixture of colors and forms. We talk about Araceli's inspiration, and what they've learned since showing their work publicly in 2019. Araceli Zuniga Website https://www.sleeplesstransgressor.com Araceli Zuniga on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesstransgressor Podcast website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email...

Jeanette Nørgaard: Animation Artist

March 19, 2023 14:04 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

On this podcast episode, I meet animation artist Jeanette Nørgaard from Denmark. Jeanette creates stunning animations that are a mixture of hand-drawn and digital. Jeanette has taken the work to festivals, received funding to create their shorts, and also won awards. And the way that I came across Jeanette's work was through a video journal they made using my band's music. Jeanette Nørgaard Website: https://www.sonc.dk Jeanette's Video Journal with my band's music - https://vimeo.com/29896...

Shipping and packing orders from my online store: Q and A

March 12, 2023 14:25 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk about some of the things I've learned over the years about shipping items I sell. Things like setting up shipping costs, the difference between priority mail and first-class mail, creating labels to mail them, packaging, and more. Where I print my labels https://www.pirateship.com Podcast website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list to get a call out for artists when I'm booking interviews! Sign up here --- Send in a voice message: ...

Sara Harvey Patrick: Comics artist

March 05, 2023 15:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Sara Harvey Patrick. Sara is a comics artist living in Rochester, New York. Sara tells me about starting out as a newspaper reporter, then writing comedy with improv groups, and eventually started making comics. Sara is also in the progress of starting a webcomic series. Sara Harvey Patrick's website https://saraharveypatrick.com Sara Harvey Patrick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ambivalent_sun Tom Ray's Art Podcast website - https://www.tomr...

Christian Bernal: Collage, tattoo art and music

February 26, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet artist and musician Christian Bernal. Christian lives in Illinois and is a tattoo artist. That work is also expressed in the digital collage art Christian makes. We talk about Christian being a tattoo artist, starting their website, and selling work on Etsy. Christian is also a musician who releases music on Bandcamp in the metal genre. Christian Bernal's website https://www.thechristianbernal.com Christian Bernal on Instagram https://www.instagram.co...

Amanda Wirig: Pop artist & musician

February 19, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet pop artist and musician Amanda Wirig. Amanda creates acrylic paintings, mixed media pieces, and screen prints that incorporate pops of vivid color that leap off the surface and a dark nostalgia for decades past. Amanda also has recently started a new virtual online gallery to showcase their own art and the works of others. Amanda Wirig's website https://amandawirig.com 119 North Weatherly online gallery https://www.119northweatherly.com Amanda Wirig ...

Krista Allenstein: Maps Painter

February 12, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet painter Krista Allenstein. Krista is an artist here in Wisconsin who paints reimagined old roadsigns on maps they collect. The signs painted sometimes have different messages than the original. We talk about how Krista started out as a costume designer and how they started making paintings and putting their work out into the world. Krista Allenstein's website https://www.followthesignspaintings.com Krista Allenstein on instagram https://www.instagram....

Julie Navickas: Writer

January 29, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet writer Julie Navickas who lives in Illinois. Julie writes contemporary romance books and is the executive director of The Writing Champions Project, a global writing community. Julie is also the academic advisor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. We talk about how Julie goes about writing books and getting the word out when finishing a project. Julie Navickas website https://authorjulienavickas.com Julie Navickas instagram ht...

Michael Filippello: Painter

January 22, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Michael Filippello. Michael is a painter living in Hendersonville Tennessee. Michael paints landscapes and tells me about doing painted illustrations for children's books. Michael also talks about how going through a major surgery has driven him to really move forward with his art career. Michael Filippello on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064063330900 Michael Filippello on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artist_mikef_msdt P...

Jake Jensen: Painter

January 15, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Jake Jensen. Jake is a painter that I met in the first season of the podcast. He lived here in Madison and since we last spoke he had moved out of town to Beaver Dam and found some great artistic opportunities there. We catch up and talk about what Jake's been doing, getting involved in art walk pop-ups, and getting a new studio.    Jake Jensen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dada.art.studio.2022 Jake Jensen on Instagram https://www.instagra...

Casey Hulbott: Illustrator

January 08, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet illustrator Casey Hulbott. Casey lives here in Madison WI. I've run into Casey around town many times over the years. Casey creates drawings and prints in pencil and ink. We talk about how Casey started a website and recently began showing artwork they make to the public. We also discussed when Casey started doing pop-up markets and how they got involved. Casey Hulbott's website https://cthhulbott.portfoliobox.net Tom Ray's Podcast Website https://www...

Rod Garcia: Writer and publisher

January 01, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet writer and publisher Rod Garcia. Rod lives in Arizona and is a writer and their most recent series of books is called "indGame" in the YA genre. Rod also runs a publishing company for authors called Epiphanymill Publishing. We talk about writing books, promoting them, and what it takes to run your own publishing company. Rod Garcia's website https://rodrgarcia.com Epiphanymill publishing website https://epiphanymill.com Tom Ray's Art Podcast Website ...

Ryan Roberts: Bonebag comics

December 18, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet webcomic artist Ryan Roberts. Ryan lives in Dallas, Texas, and has a comic series called Bonebag Comics. He created Bonebag Comics back in early 2012. He has spent much of his time honing his skills as a graphic artist and as an Illustrator. We talk about making comics and promoting your own stuff and I even have a small rant during the conversation about the never-ending hashtag bots on Instagram. Bonebag comics website https://www.bonebagcomics.com/...

Eylul Dogruel: Mixed media artist

December 11, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Eylul Dogruel an artist from Istanbul, Turkey. I went to Prague to talk at the Ubuntu Summit to talk about being an open-source musician and Eylul was also there to do a talk about creating art. We spoke a few times but we never really had any time to really sit down and talk for an extended period of time. So I asked Eylul to come on the podcast and talk! Eylul's work focuses on the interaction between materials and their style elements and uses ...

Hilary Falk: Fovea Works Bone Jewelry

December 04, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Hilary Falk a creator here in Madison. Hilary runs Fovea Works and makes natural science bone jewelry. So of course I needed to know how does someone get started working with bones to make things and I find that it all started from an unlikely origin... Cosplay costumes. Fovea Works Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoveaWorks Fovea Works on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foveaworks Tom Ray's Art Podcast Website https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join...

Susan Hensel: Textile Artist

November 27, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Susan Hensel. Susan is a textile artist in Minnesota who blends commercial embroidery processes with sculpture. We talk about Susan's process, the interesting storefront gallery Susan has, and how seeing a particular blue color of thread sparked the beginning of an artistic journey! Susan Hensel's Website - https://susanhenselprojects.com Susan Hensel on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SusanHenselProjects Join my email list to get a call out for ...

Pumpkin Hollow Art Center: Old school house turned art gallery

November 20, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Marla and Val of Pumpkin Hollow Art Center. They tell me about how Marla started running the Momentum Art Tech on Madison's east side and how that eventually was moved to an old schoolhouse just north of Madison past the Dane county airport. Pumpkin Hollow Art Center Website https://www.pumpkinhollowart.com/ Join my email list to get a call out for artists when I'm booking interviews! http://eepurl.com/g1uUSP Tom Ray's Art Podcast - https://www.tomra...

This type of Facebook ad really works for me

November 13, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this podcast episode, I wanted to talk about a Facebook ad I use all the time. It's called a Facebook lead ad. It's a way to collect emails to connect with people interested in what I do and add them to my email list. And the best part? I don't have to create a landing page! It all happens in the Facebook ad itself. Tom Ray's Art Podcast - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list - http://eepurl.com/g1uUSP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

Posts that bring traffic to my artist website

November 06, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this podcast, I talk about the different types of posts I tried on my website to get free traffic from Google by finding the questions people are searching for. I also talk about how I found a way to make money from these posts just by talking about what I do. Links Tom Ray's Website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list to find out when I'm scheduling interviews - http://eepurl.com/g1uUSP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomraysartp...

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