On this podcast episode, I meet AI artist billy Z duke. billy lives in California and has been a musician for years. But recently billy started making fantasy paintings using AI. These aren't just prompted that billy is doing to make the artwork. The work is created section by section in the program creating fantasy portraits. We talk about how it started and the process of making them. billy Z duke Website https://billyzduke.net billy Z duke on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inhumantouch T...
Apr 02, 2023•43 min•Season 13Ep. 4
On this episode of the podcast, I meet painter, Araceli Zuniga. Araceli who used to live here in Madison is a painter that creates amazing work using a unique mixture of colors and forms. We talk about Araceli's inspiration, and what they've learned since showing their work publicly in 2019. Araceli Zuniga Website https://www.sleeplesstransgressor.com Araceli Zuniga on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesstransgressor Podcast website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list to...
Mar 26, 2023•44 min•Season 13Ep. 3
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about some of the things I've learned over the years about shipping items I sell. Things like setting up shipping costs, the difference between priority mail and first-class mail, creating labels to mail them, packaging, and more. Where I print my labels https://www.pirateship.com Podcast website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com Join my email list to get a call out for artists when I'm booking interviews! Sign up here...
Mar 12, 2023•19 min•Season 13Ep. 1
On this episode of the podcast, I meet Sara Harvey Patrick. Sara is a comics artist living in Rochester, New York. Sara tells me about starting out as a newspaper reporter, then writing comedy with improv groups, and eventually started making comics. Sara is also in the progress of starting a webcomic series. Sara Harvey Patrick's website https://saraharveypatrick.com Sara Harvey Patrick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ambivalent_sun Tom Ray's Art Podcast website - https://www.tomrayswebs...
Mar 05, 2023•51 min•Season 12Ep. 20
On this episode of the podcast, I meet artist and musician Christian Bernal. Christian lives in Illinois and is a tattoo artist. That work is also expressed in the digital collage art Christian makes. We talk about Christian being a tattoo artist, starting their website, and selling work on Etsy. Christian is also a musician who releases music on Bandcamp in the metal genre. Christian Bernal's website https://www.thechristianbernal.com Christian Bernal on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thec...
Feb 26, 2023•54 min•Season 12Ep. 19
On this episode of the podcast, I meet pop artist and musician Amanda Wirig. Amanda creates acrylic paintings, mixed media pieces, and screen prints that incorporate pops of vivid color that leap off the surface and a dark nostalgia for decades past. Amanda also has recently started a new virtual online gallery to showcase their own art and the works of others. Amanda Wirig's website https://amandawirig.com 119 North Weatherly online gallery https://www.119northweatherly.com Amanda Wirig on inst...
Feb 19, 2023•49 min•Season 12Ep. 18
On this episode of the podcast, I meet painter Krista Allenstein. Krista is an artist here in Wisconsin who paints reimagined old roadsigns on maps they collect. The signs painted sometimes have different messages than the original. We talk about how Krista started out as a costume designer and how they started making paintings and putting their work out into the world. Krista Allenstein's website https://www.followthesignspaintings.com Krista Allenstein on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kr...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 17
On this episode of the podcast, I meet painter Pranav Sood. Pranav is an artist living in New York. I had originally seen the paintings Pranav did while they were going to college here in Madison. Pranav works primarily with acrylic, gouache, and watercolors on canvas and paper. What stood out to me were the characters in the painting and the detailed patterns of each piece. We talk about getting gallery showings and promoting works and more! Pranav Sood's website https://www.pranavsood.art Pran...
Feb 05, 2023•39 min•Season 12Ep. 16
On this episode of the podcast, I meet writer Julie Navickas who lives in Illinois. Julie writes contemporary romance books and is the executive director of The Writing Champions Project, a global writing community. Julie is also the academic advisor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. We talk about how Julie goes about writing books and getting the word out when finishing a project. Julie Navickas website https://authorjulienavickas.com Julie Navickas instagram https://...
Jan 29, 2023•43 min•Season 12Ep. 15
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 ...
Jan 22, 2023•33 min•Season 12Ep. 14
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 https://www.instagram.com/dad...
Jan 15, 2023•37 min•Season 12Ep. 13
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 https://www.tomra...
Jan 08, 2023•42 min•Season 12Ep. 12
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 - https...
Jan 01, 2023•39 min•Season 12Ep. 11
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/ Boneb...
Dec 18, 2022•47 min•Season 12Ep. 10
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 wid...
Dec 11, 2022•47 min•Season 12Ep. 9
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 emai...
Dec 04, 2022•55 min•Season 12Ep. 8
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...
Nov 27, 2022•55 min•Season 12Ep. 7
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 - https://www.tomrayswebsi...
Nov 20, 2022•38 min•Season 12Ep. 6
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...
Nov 13, 2022•13 min•Season 12Ep. 5
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...
Nov 06, 2022•17 min•Season 12Ep. 4
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 ...
Oct 30, 2022•22 min•Season 12Ep. 3
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 ...
Oct 23, 2022•18 min•Season 12Ep. 2
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...
Oct 16, 2022•26 min•Season 12Ep. 1
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...
Jul 17, 2022•53 min•Season 11Ep. 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 ...
Jul 10, 2022•50 min•Season 11Ep. 9
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 ema...
Jul 03, 2022•51 min•Season 11Ep. 8
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 https://theevillegood.b...
Jun 26, 2022•45 min•Season 11Ep. 7
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 https://www.etsy.c...
Jun 19, 2022•52 min
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 https://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie ...
Jun 12, 2022•53 min•Season 11Ep. 5
On this episode of the podcast, I meet G.A Dominguez. He is a webcomic artist based in Mexico. We talk about how he got started making webcomics, his comic Little M, going to school for animation and his love of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Links G.A Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/gadominguez1984 G.A Dominguez on Tapas https://tapas.io/series/We-Are-The-Madrizas-ENGLISH Join my email list to get a call out for artists when I'm booking interviews! http://eepurl.com/g1uUSP Podcast w...
Jun 05, 2022•39 min•Season 11Ep. 4
