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Tom Ray"s Art Podcast

Tom Ray

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

art visual arts

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00:33:01

Michael Filippello: Painter

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2023/01/22

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 Podcast

00:37:00

Jake Jensen: Painter

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2023/01/15

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

00:42:22

Casey Hulbott: Illustrator

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2023/01/08

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

00:39:11

Rod Garcia: Writer and publisher

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2023/01/01

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 -

00:47:13

Ryan Roberts: Bonebag comics

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/12/18

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/ Bonebag

00:47:06

Eylul Dogruel: Mixed media artist

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/12/11

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 a wide

00:54:46

Hilary Falk: Fovea Works Bone Jewelry

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/12/04

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 my email

00:54:54

Susan Hensel: Textile Artist

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/11/27

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 artists

00:38:01

Pumpkin Hollow Art Center: Old school house turned...

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/11/20

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 -

00:12:36

This type of Facebook ad really works for me

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/11/13

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:

00:16:42

Posts that bring traffic to my artist website

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/11/06

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:

00:22:08

Different ways I make money with my art blog

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/10/30

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about different ways I make money with my art blog website. I didn't have a store or anything really to sell when I started out. So I used other ways to make money doing what I love as I was creating things to sell in my store. One way was by posting as an Amazon Affiliate. I also talk about how I started selling my webcomic as a book on Amazon! Links Tom Ray's Art Podcast Website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list: Sign up to get a "call out

00:17:40

I started my art website with no products to sell

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/10/23

On the podcast, I continue my series talking about some behind-the-scenes information about what I do to create and manage my websites and my own business. I explain how this site actually didn't start as a podcast. I didn't even start out drawing my daily webcomic at first. I started out with just an idea, no artwork, and nothing to sell. But after posting I found a voice for what I wanted to do and it grew into something I never expected. I wanted to share this to help inspire anyone else out

00:26:08

Easy websites to start an artist blog

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/10/16

I'm going to be doing a series of podcast episodes that are some behind-the-scenes information about how I started my site and different things that I tried to get it started. I'm doing this because I am going to Prague in November to speak at a conference and I wasn't able to schedule interviews. In this episode, I wanted to talk about starting a website and the different services that are out there, including the one that I use for this site. 📬 Join my email list to get a call out for artists

00:52:53

Jeremiah Logemann: Flags Over Wisconsin

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/07/17

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Jeremiah Logemann. Jeremiah is a creator living in Madison WI. Jeremiah started his whole business by creating a version of a wooden flag that he saw. He wanted one like it so he made it. Then after posting it on Facebook other people started asking him to make one for them. This all lead to a series of events that involved finding reclaimed wood and then building larger pieces for people and eventually local businesses. Then Jeremiah started to wonder what

00:50:19

James Griffiths: Pottery, The Kiln Shed

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/07/10

On this episode of the podcast, I meet James Griffiths. James is a pottery artist living in Madison WI. James had started out working in retail but wanted to try making pottery full-time. We talk about how that transition to a full-time artist started and how James ended up opening their own pottery studio called The Kiln Shed in a space on Madison's east side! Links The Kiln Shed Website https://www.thekilnshed.studio The Kiln Shed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KilnShed The Kiln Shed on

00:50:59

Arielle Harmann: Pottery

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/07/03

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Arielle Harmann. Arielle is a pottery artist living in Madison WI. We talk about how Arielle started making pottery by taking some classes. Then eventually started teaching classes and later making work that sold in local shops. Arielle is now selling items online and talks about their experience with that as well! Links Arielle Harmann's Website https://www.ariellesart.com Arielle Harmann on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arielleharmannart Join my email

00:44:35

Amy H. Peterson: Playwright

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/06/26

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Amy H. Peterson. Amy is a Playwright based out of Iowa. Amy started writing plays as a child but didn't pursue it until later in life. Amy submitted one of the plays they wrote to a call for writer's work. And at first, they passed. Then later, the people wrote back and said they would like to produce Amy's play on 42nd street in New York! Since then Amy has been working more as a Playwright. Links Amy H. Peterson on The E'ville Good

00:52:19

Ashley Shaw Adams: Watercolor Artist

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/06/19

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Ashley Shaw Adams. Ashley is a Watercolor Artist living in Baraboo Wisconsin. Ashley talks about their beginnings in watercolor and starting a line of hand-painted greeting cards. Then realized that the supply and demand of that was easier said than done! Ashley has been hitting the craft markets and selling on Etsy for the past few years making a whole different range of items featuring watercolor artwork. Links Ashley Shaw Adams on Etsy

00:52:51

Bruce and Vox Henderson of Prejippie Music

Tom Ray"s Art Podcast ·

2022/06/12

On this episode of the podcast, musicians and podcasters Bruce and Vox Henderson of Prejippie Music are back on the show. They recently finished an online course about marketing as an artist and we talk about what they learned from that experience. Also they are just really fun to talk to :) Links Bruce and Vox's website https://www.prejippie.com Bruce and Vox's Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYrockstar Blooming Prejippie on Instagram

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