43: Julia: Journalist Jabber
Tiff gets to turn the questions back on Julia, for a discussion about journalism and pottery as careers.
Oct 30, 2019•53 min•Ep. 43
Make Do
Tiff Arment and Julia Skott talk about art and making. They won’t teach you how to turn your creativity into a business. Or how to do anything, really. They just want to talk about doing stuff. Hosted by Tiff Arment and Julia Skott.
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42: They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright
After a quick Inktober chat, we get deep into Tiff’s not-that-seedy past at a Broadway costume shop. And yes, it is just as cool as you imagine.
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 42
41: Oh Noez, I’m Monetizing My Hobby!
We need to work out some feelings. Insecurity, overenthusiasm and overexertion, joy, worry. They’re all there.
Oct 02, 2019•39 min•Ep. 41
40: Back To Life, Back To Reality
Tiff is back in the studio, and Julia is itching to get back to hers after a month on the road. What have we learned from having to, well, make do with what we had? Also, a big reveal!
Sep 18, 2019•27 min•Ep. 40
39: Afternoons with Gerhard
We watch the documentary *Gerhard Richter Painting* and ponder what makes an artist great, and how the sound of paint shmooshing and scraping makes us feel.
Sep 04, 2019•35 min•Ep. 39
38: Give Me A Q! Give Me An A!
We answer some listener questions, from suggestions for specific pens to more philosophical musings about productivity and profitability.
Aug 21, 2019•36 min•Ep. 38
37: "You're Just Coloring"
What do you do when someone else says the things that you say to yourself? Why do they like to feed our impostor syndrome? Send us your questions for the Q&A episode! makedopod @ gmail
Aug 07, 2019•33 min•Ep. 37
36: Self. Help?
We tried reading a book and gave up. So we talk about self help or inspirational books, and about giving up.
Jul 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 36
35: Merlin Mann and Vulnerability
We get a visit from Merlin Mann, and talk about - well, a lot of stuff. What to call yourself, tall poppy syndrome, and micro-creativity.
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 35
34: Be Nice To Your Past Self
Why are we mean to our younger selves, when they were trying out new things? Can we be nicer to our now-selves by being nicer to our then-selves? Also, did Julia ever really like hockey?
Jun 26, 2019•43 min•Ep. 34
33: And All That Class
Julia is very excited about some workshops she’s been taking lately, and we talk about the ups and downs of taking different kinds of classes to try new things or improve your craft.
Jun 12, 2019•39 min•Ep. 33
32: Failing Forward
Some followup, some crap news, some Pollyanna attitudes. We discuss how we’re dealing with some failures and frustrations.
May 29, 2019•40 min•Ep. 32
31: What’s Your Type?
We took a quiz on creative types, and it spun into a discussion about what that actually means. And if it matters. HOMEWORK: How would you describe yourself as a creative person?
May 15, 2019•34 min•Ep. 31
30: I Know You Are But What Am I?
We tricked our respective husbands into joining us for a conversation about being creative and not, and putting up with us. (And by tricked, we mean we asked them.)
May 01, 2019•25 min•Ep. 30
29: Reunited And It Feels So... Good?
We met up in Atlanta and talked about being good and feeling not good. And how to take a compliment.
Apr 17, 2019•37 min•Ep. 29
28: "The Artist Is Resident"
Julia has Done A Thing, and so we’re talking about artist residencies and creative retreats, and what those can mean.
Apr 03, 2019•48 min•Ep. 28
27: Take The Cake
We are celebrating our one year podiversary! And what better time to talk to Tiff’s bestie Tanya about the ups and downs of being a cake artist. (Though she might object to that word. )
Mar 20, 2019•55 min•Ep. 27
26: ”Do Women Have To Be Naked To Get Into The Met Museum?”
It’s not easy being green. Or pink, as the case may be. What role does gender play in our own making, and in the history of art and creating? Spoiler: It ain’t all roses and fluffy yarn.
Mar 06, 2019•52 min•Ep. 26
25: Out and About
Art is not just for museums and living rooms - it’s all around us! We discuss murals, graffiti, illicit mosaics, and all sorts of possibly gray area beautifying.
Feb 20, 2019•43 min•Ep. 25
24: When Art Really Is Pain
There are a lot of ways to hurt yourself when you’re making stuff. We discuss ergonomics, stupid injuries, proper protection and weird helpful doodads. Plus a question about (not) comparing yourself to others.
Feb 06, 2019•42 min•Ep. 24
23: It All Sparks Joy, OK?
Konmari mania makes it into the Make Do studio, as we discuss if and when you should take a long hard look at your stash of craft supplies.
Jan 23, 2019•44 min•Ep. 23
22: We Need A Resolution
Welcome to the distant future! We’re talking about goals, aims, resolutions, and intentions, and what they can mean. (And which of them sends Tiff hiding under her desk.)
Jan 09, 2019•53 min•Ep. 22
21: 2018 - That Was The Year That Was
We do a little end of the year wrap-up and talk about things we’ve learned and things we’ve tried. We’d love to hear your thoughts - and we want to know your goals and resolutions for next year! Drop us a line on Twitter or instagram or at [email protected]
Dec 26, 2018•40 min•Ep. 21
20: Happy handmade!
Makers gonna make and makers gonna give. What kind of value and values do we place on homemade and handmade gifts?
Dec 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 20
19: Studiomate Jamie in: ”Let’s Not Make This About Boats”
Tiff has lured Jamie from one studio into another and we talk about finding your voice — more than once — and about her winding path with and without art.
Nov 28, 2018•58 min•Ep. 19
18: The Myth of the Tragic Artist
We do some final Inktober check-in, but mostly we talk about the idea that real art comes from pain and real artists don’t dull their pain. (Note: If you’re not feeling up to the heavy stuff right now, you can still listen up to the 09.55 mark!)
Nov 14, 2018•54 min•Ep. 18
17: Words, Words, Words
We calm some fears about X-acto knives, and talk about writing as a creative pursuit. Do people treat it differently from painting or knitting?
Oct 31, 2018•41 min•Ep. 17
16: Spoopy Decorations, Do-overs, and Some Fun News!
Noisemakers and party hats - we’re now part of the Relay FM family! Also party hats and decorations because we’re talking about Halloweeny crafts and such. Plus some inktober check-in.
Oct 17, 2018•45 min•Ep. 16
15: Inktober
We answer a couple of listener questions, and then chew on Inktober, a 30-day inking challenge. What’s the deal, how do we feel about it, what are our strategies?
Oct 03, 2018•34 min•Ep. 15
14: Doodles, Self-Worth, and Inspiration, Question Mark?
It can be hard to separate your sense of self worth from your output – either quantity or quality. But that’s probably not the best way to handle your identity as a creative person. (Or is it? Julia briefly plays devil’s advocate.) Also: Spaghetti-Os.
Sep 19, 2018•36 min•Ep. 14
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