Makers' Remarks

Lauren Shipper, known in the TTRPG community as Busy Wizard Dice, is an incredible dice maker who turned her passion into a full-time career. Originally a physical therapist, Lauren made the leap into artistry, handcrafting custom resin dice for tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Her creations feature stunning inclusions, intricate designs, and a dedication to quality and safety that sets her apart in the dice-making world.

In this episode, Lauren shares her journey from player to creator, the unexpected costs of making your own dice, and the importance of stringent safety protocols when working with resin. She also dives into the intricacies of her craft, from the process of designing custom inclusions to the meticulous polishing techniques that bring her dice to life. Along the way, she discusses the booming popularity of D&D, the creativity within the community, and how personal stories often inspire her commissions. Whether you’re a dice enthusiast, a fellow maker, or just love hearing about creative passions, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a touch of magic.

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Josh Harnack, also known as Harnack Art on social media, is a passionate artist whose journey began in childhood and evolved through unexpected twists. Initially drawn to acting, Josh attended Vancouver Film School before life-altering battles with cancer shifted his focus toward fine art. His resilience and search for creative control led him to graphic design, branding, and ultimately, full-time artistry. His work, spanning murals, surrealism, and symbolic storytelling, has captivated audiences and inspired fellow creators.

In this episode, Josh shares his artistic evolution, from early struggles selling paintings for rent money to establishing himself as a full-time professional artist. He delves into the deep symbolism in his work, the balance between passion and financial survival, and the challenges of large-scale murals—including a six-story masterpiece. He also opens up about how surviving cancer influenced his art, giving him a unique perspective on control and creativity. Plus, hear about his upcoming art fair in Toronto and his dream residency in France. Join us for a compelling conversation about artistic growth, overcoming adversity, and keeping the spark of creativity alive.

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Jesse Velona (@jmvceramics) is a talented potter based in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Nestled between Rochester and Syracuse, Jesse creates stunning, handcrafted ceramics that reflect her connection to nature and her passion for functional art. Her pieces are known for their organic feel, blending utility with an earthy elegance that captures the spirit of upstate New York.

In this episode, Jesse shares her journey into pottery, from her early inspirations to building a creative life in a rural setting. We discuss how living in the Finger Lakes influences her work, the challenges of running a pottery business, and the joy of creating pieces that are both beautiful and practical. Whether you’re an artist, a maker, or someone who simply loves handmade crafts, Jesse’s story is sure to inspire.

Check out Jesse's store here and follow her on Instagram

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Jeff Deboar calls himself an artisan and he certainly is one. He has been working in this field for years. He makes incredible sculptures out of metal from large airplanes to small little mice. He's most known for his armor: mouse and cat armor in various styles and he makes his own jewelry as well.

During this episode, we talk about his methods, why he does what he does, and much much more!

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(00:00) Section 1: Intro to Jeff and what he does

(11:08) Section 2: Customizable jewelry and diving into Jefff's Process

(20:43) Section 3: Mindset and using tools to improve consistancy

(36:03) Section 4: Talking times and Shop Tour

(45:46) Section 5: Closing Thoughts

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Emma Dubois, also known as Emma De La Laine, is a talented artist who creates stunning works through wet and needle felting. Her creations range from intricate paintings and cozy sweaters to elegant robes and even detailed sculptures. One of her most impressive pieces is a strikingly realistic large mountain lion head sculpture.

In this short but fascinating conversation, we explored the captivating story behind Emma's unique username, her process of using references to bring her work to life, and how her travels have influenced and evolved her artistic style.

Check out Emma's shop, and blog on her website , or find All Emma's links including her social media here

(00:00) Opening and Emma's Username

(01:52) Felting Technique and inspiration

(06:12) How Emma Makes Sculptures

(09:02) Clothing Shop plans and favorite pieces

(11:47) Harry Potter Hats and Closing

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Dave Sherrill is an incredible painter and content creator. His handle, Dave Ruins Art, might sound destructive, but I see it as more about repurposing or renewing. He takes old paintings and canvases and transforms them into stunning works of art, often inspired by 1980s movies and pop culture.

In this episode, we talk about a wide range of topics, including Dave's Best Artist award from Cleveland Magazine, how he decides which art to "ruin," and his ambitious goal to build his own world—so he can fully own the inspiration behind his creations.

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(00;00) Introduction and Background

(05:56) Picking a Painting to ruin

(10:39) Star Wars is a Monster Movie?

(16:40) Dave's Approach to teaching art

(21:17) Perspective, movement andbeing a Creator

(27:52) Thanks and conclusion

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Lindsay Brown is an illustrator who also carves stamps from erasers. Her social media features stamp carving, coloring book testing, and behind-the-scenes videos of her creative process.

In this short and sweet conversation, Lindsay and I cover how she started her journey into stamp carving, her process for creating realistic and detailed coloring books, the inspiration behind her work, and the balance between creating for herself and her audience.

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Brian Huntress is a fascinating artist with a distinctive style. His drawings and paintings have a surreal, one-of-a-kind look, and he’s also a musician. His music carries hints of art education combined with an early punk vibe.

In this enlightening conversation, we explore how Brian got into art, the inspirations behind his work, and a bit about his musical journey.

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Brian also has an art podcast! check out Boston Art Podcast

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(00:00) Introductions

(02:04) From Folk Punk to Fine Art

(06:08) Time for Some Remedial Art Class

(08:16) intersecting the Physical world and the importance of real connection

(11:51) Tony Hawk Games and how Brian makes his music

(15:22) Brian's favorite project and the importance of practice and experimentation

(20:14) Closing Remarks

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Guy Dupont is an engineer, and a sound designer. Due to this his videos often feature an interesting intersection of both fields. This could be anything from an electronic screen that attaches to his car and broadcasts what song he is listening to, or a guitar petal that affects a mouse!

Join us for a fascinating conversation discussing how Guy managed to study engineering, and sound design at the same time, how this applies to his current work, his favorite creations and much more!

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(00:00) Guy Shares details on his education

(05:58) The Hidden Agenda: musical effects given a graphical form

(10:44) Pong, but everything is the mouse

(13:41) We discuss how projects can lead to one another and how smaller projects can lessen the burnout from larger ones

(21:38) Guy talks about the devices he still uses and wants to continue using

(25:58) Can't be a sound designer without liking music! we discuss Guy's favorite band and genre

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Hailey Fair (@crackpotcrockery) “Makes Pottery for Nerds” — pottery inspired by various pieces of media, especially video games! In this episode, we chat about how she got started with pottery, how her work evolved during COVID, her favorite projects, other creative outlets, and more.

Check out Hailey’s bio site for her socials and shop: https://bio.site/crackpotcrockery

chapters:

(00:00) Beginnings and Influences

(03:18) Project Timing and Motivation

(06:43) Process and Inspiration

(10:18) All Time Fave and Shop

(12:47) Autism and Creativity

(17:31) Difficulties with Disney Art

(18:57) Closing Thoughts

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