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Have you ever wanted to create something but felt intimidated by trying a new craft? On this week’s episode I talk with Melissa Schwenk who has dabbled in a variety of creative endeavors. She describes herself as a non-professional crafter, and she’s explored everything from pottery to gardening. We discuss the interconnectedness of creative activities, advice for trying new things, and how we can all make the world a more beautiful place with the right mindset.
Topics Covered:
Satisfaction in creating physical artCreating as an adult compared to as a kidArt as creative recreationCreative communitiesInterconnectedness of creative endeavorsMaking the world a more beautiful placeAdvice for trying new creative thingsLinks:
Melissa’s Instagram: @melissa.tries.things
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We often wish we could make things with a simple snap of our fingers—but it takes a lot of work to create and improve our craft. Mixed Media Artist Amanda Spence joins the show to discuss her journey. She shares how consistent practice and reflection helped her grow as an artist.
Topics Covered:
Inspired by NatureBalancing Simplicity with ComplexitySimilarities Between CraftsBecoming an Artist on AccidentGetting Out of Your Comfort ZoneArt is Work Not MagicFinding Your Voice Over TimeLinks:
Amanda’s Website: www.betweenelmandoak.comAmanda’s Instagram: @betweenelmandoakAmanda’s Facebook: @btwnelmandoak -
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Brittney Jackson creates beautiful character illustrations—both original ones and others that you’ll recognize from your favorite franchises (from the office to Star Wars). We discuss fan art, traveling to conventions, why nature inspires, and how we can tackle new challenges, even when they’re intimidating.
Topics Covered:
Self-Taught ArtistsFan Art and Fan FictionTraveling to ConventionsAdvice for Taking on New ChallengesOutdoor InspirationGetting Unstuck CreativelyLinks:
Brittney’s Website: www.brittneyannart.comBrittney’s Instagram: @brittneyannartBrittney’s Twitter: @BrittneyAnnArtInterview with Chrissie Murphy Designswww.jontilton.com
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This is a rebroadcast of Episode 23 with Miller Mark Fischer. New episodes will now release on a monthly basis, with Episode 45 premiering on July 4. Thanks so much for supporting the podcast!
Food production has changed drastically over the years, and not always for the better. But is there any hope for returning to the old ways of doing things?
This week’s guest, Miller Mark Fischer runs Castle Valley Mill — a stone ground mill where he uses machines that are hundreds of years old to produce quality flour, cornmeal, and more. By using age-old techniques on local grain, Castle Valley is able to produce a product that’s not only better for you, but tastes better too.
Mark shares how it all works in our conversation, and I’m excited to share this episode with you. I think it’s both incredibly interesting and incredibly important. These things not only impact our health, but also our local economies and the environment. So if you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing with a friend, because the more people who understand the value of how our food is made and where it comes from, the healthier we’ll all be in the future.
Topics Covered:
The Story Behind Castle Valley MillWhy Modern Flour isn’t GreatGerm, Bran, and Starch: The Proper Components of FlourThe Process of MillingUsing 150 Year Old Milling EquipmentDiscovering the Demand for Stone Ground Wheat1800’s Stone Milling as an Achievement of American IngenuityScalability and LegacyThe American DietCovid Flour ShortageHow to Buy Castle Valley Mill’s ProductLinks:
Castle Valley Mill Website and Store: www.castlevalleymill.com
Instagram: @cvmllc
Facebook: @CastleValleyMill
No Kneed Overnight Bread Recipe: No Kneed Bread
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My guest this week is Artist Amy MacHale. Over the years she’s been involved in a variety of artistic endeavors, from graphic design to even creating a dress out of paper—but recently her focus has been in painting, both with oil and alcohol ink. She shares the unique process of creating art with moonshine, the joy of creating with other people, and raising awareness about epilepsy through her art.
Topics Covered:
Painting with Alcohol InkFinding Your Own TechniquesA Family of Creative EntrepreneursCreating Art TogetherArt for Epilepsy AwarenessFinding New Creative OutletsLinks:
Amy’s Website: amymachaleart.myportfolio.comAmy’s Instagram: @pageandmasonGallery with Amy’s work: @thestudio276Amy’s family’s Distillery: @cedarmountainmoonshine -
My guest this week is Ashley Wellman, an author and owner of the aMUSEd gallery in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. We talk about what goes into producing a quality book, finding a creative process that works for you, and, of course, the reason behind why she creates.
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Writing a Children’s BookGetting “Permission” to be CreativeRunning and Art GalleryWhat Makes a Quality BookFinding a Process that Works for YouLinks:
Ashley’s Website: www.ashleywellman.comMy Friend Fresno: www.myfriendfresno.comGhosts of the Abbey: AmazonAshley’s Instagram: @MyFriendFresnoaMUSEd Art Gallery: www.amusedfineart.comaMUSEd Instagram: @amusedfineartwww.jontilton.com
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My guest this week is Dan Taylor, a Classical Singer who has performed in a wide variety of groups, from Opera Philadelphia to The Crossing, a Grammy award-winning choral group. Together we cover a fun range of topics, from the intricacies of opera singing to tabletop gaming. We also discuss how challenging creative work can be, especially when that voice inside your head keeps reciting that endless stream of self-doubt. Dan shares his methods on combating those thoughts, including impostor syndrome.
Topics Covered:
From Cello to VoiceWhy Voice is a Difficult InstrumentProjecting Your Voice and the Uniqueness of OperaSinging in Other LanguagesTabletop Games and Finding Creative OutletsContending with Your Inner CriticLinks:
Dan’s Solo in “Voyages”: YouTube | SpotifyThe Crossing Choral Group: SpotifyDan’s Tabletop Livestreams: YouTubewww.jontilton.com
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This week’s guest is Talon David. She’s been passionate about music for her entire life. She shares her story, from growing up in a musical home to winning the Grammy Foundation’s Teens Make Music Contest for her song Deep Snow, which became part of her debut album, Miscellaneous. Talon is also a VoiceOver artist and has recorded over thirty audiobooks, including my short story Doomed Dune, which you can listen to for free by subscribing to my newsletter at jontilton.com.
Topics Covered:
Growing Up with MusicWhat Goes into Writing a SongLearning the Ropes of Music ProductionDoing Voiceover WorkNot Putting Yourself in a BoxBringing Expression and Hope to OthersLinks:
Listen to Miscellaneous: Spotify | iTunes | Apple Music Talon’s Music Instagram: @talon_liketheclawTalon’s Voiceover Instagram: @talondavidvoicesTalon’s Website: www.talondavid.comListen to Doomed Dune for FREE: www.jontilton.com/signup -
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Some creatives concentrate on one goal and master a specific craft. But others like to explore the great variety life has to offer. This week’s guest is Brett Rounsaville—he’s done everything from writing screenplays and comic books to designing theme park attractions and creating startups. He shares with us how he chooses which project to pursue next, why chasing a goal is both satisfying and necessary, and what keeps him creating even on the days where it’s difficult.
Topics Covered:
Amtrekker and Accomplishing a Bucket ListBrett’s Dream Job as a Theme Park DesignerPursing New Goals and Choosing What’s NextCreating Companies and Filling Needs in the MarketListening to Yourself while Serving OthersLinks:
Brett’s Twitter: @amtrekkerFollow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and follow the show @causeofcraft.
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Homer, Plato, Cicero, Ancient Greece, Rome, and more—a list of the important people, places, and works from the past could go on forever. But why are these ancient things so important? And when it comes to study them, where do we even start? This week, my guest is Dr. David Noe. He teaches Latin and co-hosts a podcast that covers everything Classical. He shares what’s all included under this Classical umbrella as well as what questions to ask yourself when considering which works to study.
Topics Covered:
Why Ancient Things are Important TodayHow Modern Thinking is Different Than in the PastThe Era of ClassicsWhy Classics Often Gets Pushed AsideThe Large Umbrella of ClassicsLearn Latin and Hear More About ClassicsLinks:
Latin Per Diem Website: www.latinperdiem.comLatin Per Diem YouTube: LatinPerDiemLatin Per Diem Instagram: @latinperdiemAd Navseam: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeAd Navseam Instagram: @adnavseampodcastFollow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and follow the show @causeofcraft.
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In life, we sometimes run into obstacles that require us to learn new skills—often ones that are out of our comfort zone. But not only is pursuing a new challenge a great way to improve your craft, it can be a lot of fun too. Today’s guest is Florist Melissa Heinrichs. She shares how she started her own business and why she’s always looking for new ways to challenge herself, from traveling the world to incorporating new flowers into her arrangements.
Topics Covered:
Starting a Business OrganicallyFilling Needs in a Missing MarketMaking Good Use of Your Materials“Planning or Pantsing” ArrangementsThe Temporary Nature of FlowersPursuing New ChallengesTips for Getting Flowers to Last LongerLinks:
Melissa’s Website: www.flowersbymelarcadia.comMelissa’s Instagram: @flowersbym.e.l -
Ever feel like an outsider—someone who didn’t belong with everyone else? Illustrator Joe Hox joins the podcast to talk about struggling with work on his family’s farm motivated him to advance his skills as an artist. We also talk about pursuing a variety of styles, finding what you excel at, and why creating something is deeper than simply enjoying the process.
Topics Covered:
Pursuing a Variety of StylesThe “World’s Worst” Farm BoyFinding What You Excel AtThe Universal Story of Not BelongingAdvice for Creatives of All AgesIllustrating a Devotional BookCreating is More Than Mere EnjoymentLinks:
Joe’s Website: www.joehox.comJoe’s Instagram: @joehox Joe’s Etsy: JoeHoxArtWho is Jesus?: New Growth PressWho is Jesus?: AmazonKate’s Website: www.katehox.com Kate’s Instagram: @katehox -
Ever hear creative advice from someone and you think—but that doesn’t fit my personality at all, so how could I ever make that work? Bill Small hosts a podcast called The Subtle Art of Not Yelling, a show created to explore a different side of marketing. He’s also a musician and business coach. We discuss how his many endeavors all fit together, how to understand what you thrive in, and why having another set of eyes on your work can make a huge difference.
Topics Covered:
Marketing Without YellingUnderstanding What You Thrive InCreating a Structure to CreateConsistency Versus DisciplineFalling Out of HabitHaving Another Set of Eyes on Your WorkKeeping a Diverse Set of ActivitiesLinks:
Bill’s Website: www.artistmind.coBill’s Instagram: @mindartcoachFollow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and follow the show @causeofcraft.
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New challenges in your craft can show you both the highs and the lows of the creative process. This week I’m joined by Leila Srouji of Tierra Madera Ceramics. We talk about how to deal with burnout and how sometimes a bit of time away from our craft can create a real hunger to get back at it and try new things. We also discuss the process of creating ceramics, including how each piece turns out unique even while using the same techniques.
Topics Covered:
Tierra Madera CeramicsThe Process of Creating CeramicsGetting in the Creative MoodDealing with BurnoutVariety in Each PieceCreating a Hunger for Your CraftLinks:
Leila’s Website: www.tierramaderaceramics.comLeila’s Instagram: @tierra.madera.ceramicsFollow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and follow the show @causeofcraft.
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Ever have a certain expectation about something, only to discover that you completely misunderstood an essential key element? Photographer Lauren Westra shares her unique journey of starting her career and why embracing the unexpected can be good for you.
Topics Discussed
Photography and Owning a Wedding VenueLauren’s Australian Trial by FireTackling Uninvited ChallengesNo Easy Checklist for Hard WorkLoving the Challenge and ProcessThinking in the Long-termBalancing the Planned and UnplannedLinks
Lauren’s Photography Website: www.laurenwestra.comInstagram: @laurenwestraWestwood Barns Wedding Venue Website: www.westwoodbarns.comWestwood Barns Instagram: @westwoodbarnsFollow Jon on Instagram @jontilton and follow the show @causeofcraft.
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Life is full of the unexpected. Sometimes life hands us lemons, and we’re not always confident we can make lemonade out of them. But in taking things one step at a time, you might be surprised at the progress you can make. Artist Carly Van Eck joins the show to talk about how some of her life events have influenced her artwork, and why she transitioned from full time social work to full time artist.
Topics Covered:
Characteristics of Acrylic PaintMeaning Behind Abstract ArtUnexpected Life CircumstancesTurning Art into a BusinessImpostor SyndromeAdvice for New CreativesArt Brings Hope Into the WorldLinks:
Carly’s Website: www.carlyvaneckart.com
Instagram: @carlyvaneckart
Facebook Page: Carly Van Eck Art
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Lenord Robinson has had quite the career in the animation industry. He’s worked on projects like the Lord of the Rings animated film, The Fox and the Hound, The Tigger Movie, The Simpsons, and more. He’s even directed episodes of Animaniacs, Taz Mania, and The Proud Family.
And while he’s winding parts of his career down, he’s still very active in teaching and his own personal animation projects. That got us talking about if creatives really ever truly retire. We also discussed what he loves about storyboarding, the leadership needed to be a good director, and advice for creatives.
Topics Covered:
StoryboardingBreaking into the IndustryLearning on the JobWorking on Legendary ProjectsThe Role of a DirectorLeadershipWhy Animation and Teaching is RewardingWhy Creatives Don’t Truly RetireAdvice for CreativesLinks:
Lenord’s Wix Website: www.lenordrobinson.wixsite.com/robinsonanimation
Additional Website: www.robinsonanimation.com
Lenord's IMDb Page: www.imdb.com/name/nm0732846/
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While we’d all love to make a million dollars on every passion projects that pops into our heads, it’s just not the reality we can expect as creatives. So how do we find balance between doing what we love and crafting something that’s marketable? Artist Joe Willey joins the show to share his thoughts on this topic. We also discuss connecting with clients, setting goals, and a big misconception about choosing a practical and safe career path.
Topics Covered:
Working with Various MediumsDrawing as a KidChoosing a SubjectBalancing Salable and Personal ArtSetting GoalsHow to Connect to ClientsPlan A and B are Both HardDeveloping Your VoiceImproving Your WorkWriting and Illustrated BookHow to Choose Your Next ProjectCreating Things is Hard WorkLinks:
Joe’s Website: www.joewilley.net
Instagram: @joewilleycreative
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Have you ever wanted to try something but felt you didn’t have the expertise to do it? Building a new skill is challenging, but with things like perseverance, community, and time, it can be done. On this episode, video game designer Chera Meredith shares her journey from googling how to make a video game to actually creating one.
Her upcoming title is called Closer Than You Know — an adventure game for kids who play as Sam, a girl who goes on a quest to save her planet, where Hope has been outlawed.
Our discussion covers a variety of topics from how to build on your experiences to finding similarities between stories and puzzles.
Topics Covered:
Staring With a SearchImplementing Improvements as You GrowFixing Things Versus Continuing ForwardGetting Feedback from Your Target DemoHow to Create a Good PuzzleFrom Dream to Professional ProductionCreative Connections Across DisciplinesShowing Not TellingHow Good Puzzles Mirror Good StoriesBuilding Experience with Smaller ProjectsLinks:
So Peculiar Games Website: www.sopeculiar.com
Twitter: @SoPeculiarGames
Wander in the Dark: App Store
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