The Seed Cast

We are BACK and we are delighted to chat with artist and illustrator Krista Perry. Currently based in Massachusetts, Krista loves making art that is steeped in humor, bright colors, and vintage nostalgia. Her sarcastic and fun-loving style is not only apparent in her work, but also the clients she attracts, including, but not limited to, Nickelodeon, Red Cap Cards, and Jameson Whiskey. In this episode, Krista touches on her sketchbooking and idea generating process, the power of nostalgia, how growing up a misfit contributes to her work and ethic, and the unwavering motivation of mortality. Check out her work at https://www.kristaperry.com/ and follower her on instagram @kristerpelly.

Krista’s Artist picks: Brian Blomerth, Lacey Micallef, and Bijou Karman

Hey all! Thanks so much for sticking with us for 30 weeks! Holy shit! We’re taking the month of June off to do some housekeeping, but for the time being we wanted to thank everyone that has been a part of this, guests and listeners alike. As a thank you and celebration, we put together a little sampler / highlight reel of some truly inspirational and fantastic insights our guests have blessed us with through the first 29 episodes. If this is your first time hearing of us, maybe this is a good episode to start with and try on for size! All of the clips and the respective episodes we mined them from are below. Cheers! See you all in a month!

Episode 001 Abe Dubin @ 5:11

Episode 003 Heather Mcgrath @ 5:50

Episode 009 Phil Jamieson @ 6:46

Episode 010 Dom Civiello @ 7:51

Episode 014 Brendan Landis @ 10:10

Episode 016 Celia Woodsmith @ 10:49

Episode 017 Kinesha Goldson @ 11:50

Episode 018 Andrew Benincasa @ 13:19

Episode 020 Ari Sadowitz @ 14:00

Episode 029 Hannah Medeiros @ 14:42

Episode 021 Zach Comtois @ 15:42

Episode 022 Rick Maguire @ 16:34

Episode 023 Ben Baker @ 17:05

The Seedcast was lucky enough to catch up with tattooer and painter Hannah Medeiros. Currently working out of Torchbearer Tattoo in Providence, RI, Hannah does primarily black and grey work with a darker mood and undertone, living up to her moniker, “Sad Girl Tattoos.” This MassArt grad has been featured in various magazines, traveled for guest tattoo spots, and is highly coveted by a vast and loyal client base. In this episode we discuss how she developed her style and grew the demand around it. Hannah talks about the emotional strain that comes with the permanence of the medium, trading autopilot productivity for a more mindful, self-aware mode of working, and leaning into your sad moods and making them work for you. Follow Hannah and stay up to date on instagram @sadgirl_tattoos.

Hannah’s Artist Picks: Elize Nazelie of Brilliance Tattoo, Emma Ruth Rundle, Roberto Ferri

This week on The Seed Cast we chat with bladesmith and blacksmith Jasper Herr. Jasper started his journey with forging classes and workshops that created a humble fascination. Frustrated by the difficulty of the medium, he quickly became engrossed with what it takes to master it. Over the past few years Jasper has built his business around blades and metal work that are equal parts utilitarian and artisan. In this episode, Jasper walks us through the technical aspects of manipulating metal and the importance of cultivating relationships to both handmade objects and their makers. Peep more of Jasper’s work at https://www.jasperherrironworks.com/ and follow him on instagram @jasper_herr_ironworks.

Jasper’s Artist picks of the week: Brenden Bohannon of Yallhalla Forge, Colin Ingalls, and Jamar Woods

This week we are hanging out with Jeri Evan, illustrator and in-house designer at Brainfeeder Records. Currently based in Boston, Jeri is designing for artists like Flying Lotus and Thundercat with more under wraps, but soon to come via Brainfeeder and Adult Swim. In this episode Jeri sheds light on her early start as a fashion model and how it shaped her path to follow. We also dive into her unique image-making process, the remaining magic instagram has for artists, and the joys of making a creative mess. You can see more of her work at https://www.jerievan.com/ and follow her on instagram @jerievan

Jeri’s artist picks: Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Brainfeeder Records

This week we sat down with musician Ben Cosgrove. Based in Northampton, MA, Ben explores concepts of landscape, geography, and environment between the poles of folk and classical piano. He has attended numerous artist residencies including Acadia National Park, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and the White Mountain National Forest to name a few. In this episode, Ben sheds light on his choice not to attend music college, how landscapes inform his process, his personal definition and modifications of success, and how performing under his real name keeps him honest. Shortly after recording this episode, Ben released his latest effort, The Trouble with Wilderness. Be sure to grab a copy and stay current at https://www.bencosgrove.com/. and stay current on instagram @bencosgrovemusic.

Ben’s Artist picks: David Shannon-Lier, Allison Cekala, and Max Garcia Conover

Denver, CO based illustrator and muralist Zach Kremer aka Qwynto sat down for a chat with us this week. Zach has participated in multiple mural festivals and has put his work on walls across Memphis, TN; Fort Worth, TX; and Denver, CO. In this episode, Zach shares his early start with drawing and how he later adapted it to paint, how to steal like an artist, how the training wheels in art school were greatly helpful, and how he navigates a job without a guidebook. Check out his work at https://www.qwynto.com/ and follow him on instagram @qwynto.

Zach’s Artist picks: Matthew Velvet, Aryz, and Sainer

This week we were lucky enough to catch muralist Emily Yosway Herr. Based in Richmond, VA Emily has been designing and painting murals for 9 years and counting. She is very passionate about color, design, and stories tailored to fit the spaces they inhabit. Her efforts have been awarded with numerous grants, scholarships, and invitations to street art festivals and public art events. Emily gave us an inside look on the development of her expertise and what lies in store for her in the future. In this episode we discuss running to instead of running from; the balance between innovating how you work and having predictable, hireable work; and how she lets space, environment, and community inform her work. You can stay up to date on Emily’s happenings at https://www.herrsuite.com/ and follow her on instagram @herrsuite.

Emily’s Artist picks: Jasper Herr, Moonie Day, and Hamilton Glass of The Mending Walls Project

This week we sat down with Massachusetts based homie Ben Baker. Starting with the cello at age four, Ben worked his way through the gamut of classical performance, recently completing his Masters Degree at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He’s worked with many esteemed musicians including Steve Reich, Evan Ziporyn, Michael Gordon, Louis Cole, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. Since graduating from the world of classical music, Ben has been exploring how electronic music can expand his practice. In this episode we delve into the brain massage that lo-fi beats and sound loops offer; how sound relates to light, color and narrative; and Ben’s search for honest, fun, emotion-driven work. You can listen to his latest projects at the following link https://linktr.ee/bbakercello and follow him on instagram @ben_bakermusic.

Ben’s Artist Picks: Twisted Pine, Out to Lunch Records, and Brazen Bison

This week on the seedcast we were lucky enough to catch up with songwriter and musician Rick Maguire. Rick has been in a few bands before his current and widely beloved project Pile and has now been writing and releasing music under that name for over a decade. Originally from Boston and now splitting time in Nashville, Pile has been winning the hearts of the underground punk community and has since blown up out of the basement, making headlines of NPR, Spin, NME, Pitchfork, and countless others. In this episode Rick shares his initial spark with music, recording mechanics, and the importance of embracing growth from changing circumstances. Stay up to date on Pile’s happenings at https://pilemusic.com/ and follow them on instagram @pilemusic.

Ricks artist picks: Andrei Tarkofsky, William Bazinski, and PJ Harvey.