The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes
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13. 2020 Reflection and Artist Interview with Tasha Throws Raw
13. 2020 Reflection and Artist Interview with Tasha Throws Raw
13. 2020 Reflection and Artist Interview with Tasha Throws Raw
EIn this end-of-the-year episode, Lindsey, Donte, and special guest Natasha (@tashathrowsraw) reflect on what changes this last year has brought them, and what they hope to focus on in 2021.There's talk of shifting from a hobby practice to a monetized one, honing in artistic styles and business practices, navigating social media after getting a big boost in exposure, creative solutions to minimal production space, doing a wholesale order for the first time, developing glazes, making sculptures, opening a web store...it's been quite the year for our three clay goobers.Shoutouts:Echeri Ceramics (@echeri_ceramics and https://echericeramics.com/)Made of Australia (@madeofaustralia and https://madeofaustralia.com/) About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
12. Day Jobs: "To quit or not to quit..."
12. Day Jobs: "To quit or not to quit..."
12. Day Jobs: "To quit or not to quit..."
Lindsey and Donte discuss their day jobs: how and why Lindsey quit hers, and what it would take for Donte to quit his.About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
11. Holiday Prep: "There isn't enough sunlight in the day."
11. Holiday Prep: "There isn't enough sunlight in the day."
Lindsey and Donte discuss how they navigate the great December dungeon crawl of the holiday season. There's talk of which events to go to, what designs to sell, and thoughts on maintaining perspective while crying it out over the remains of their best laid plans. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
11. Holiday Prep: "There isn't enough sunlight in the day."
10. Things We Wish We Knew: "When you're looking at bottoms...'"
10. Things We Wish We Knew: "When you're looking at bottoms...'"
Lindsey and Donte share some specific, practical tips that might have helped them level up a bit faster. Amidst the talk of ergonomics, slow-drying, and the best way to avoid upsetting your grandma, they examine some of the assumptions and cultural norms that shaped what they thought of as good pottery and what a high-level artist looked like.A special thanks to Sue McLeod, who came up in our discussion of specific gravity. https://suemcleodceramics.com/ About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
10. Things We Wish We Knew: "When you're looking at bottoms...'"
9. Commissions: "You're so much nicer than me..."
9. Commissions: "You're so much nicer than me..."
9. Commissions: "You're so much nicer than me..."
Lindsey and Donte discuss the ins and outs of commissions. We hear how they decide whether to take a commission, what they've learned from past mistakes, and how they navigate the sometimes challenging dance of artist-client relations. Donte and Lindsey may or may not have some stylistic differences. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
8. Mental Health: "I'm Googling why people randomly cry."
8. Mental Health: "I'm Googling why people randomly cry."
EWe all know it's been one hell of a year, and a lot of us are feeling a LOT of different emotions. So this episode, Donte and Lindsey talk about just that -- their emotions. They discuss the "proper" response to random acts of tears, they note the value of going on a "therapist date", and we hear Lindsey ramp up from 0-100% on the "Am I seriously crying on my own podcast?" scale. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
8. Mental Health: "I'm Googling why people randomly cry."
7. Kiln Gods: "It's just mental gymnastics."
7. Kiln Gods: "It's just mental gymnastics."
EThanks to a suggestion from Renee of @saltwaterstoneware, Lindsey and Donte share some of the stranger aspects of clay culture. There's talk of kiln gods and coping mechanisms, kiln gender and critical thinking, and Donte's favorite way to start a religion. Hint: it involves hamsters. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
7. Kiln Gods: "It's just mental gymnastics."
6. Time Management: "Nighttime is 50% of all time!"
6. Time Management: "Nighttime is 50% of all time!"
Lindsey and Donte discuss how they reconcile life's demands with the finite nature of time. We follow Lindsey's journey paring down hours at her part-time job before going full-time artist, and learn that Donte fits work into an hour like an anime nerd fits cosplays into a suitcase. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
6. Time Management: "Nighttime is 50% of all time!"
5. Pricing: "Thirty minutes plus 11 years of experience."
5. Pricing: "Thirty minutes plus 11 years of experience."
5. Pricing: "Thirty minutes plus 11 years of experience."
Lindsey and Donte share how they price their work. There's talk of formulas and intuition, outside opinions and internal principles, and -- last but not least -- pigs and elephants. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
Extra Extra! Thank You's and The Mud Peddlers Rollout: "That's something I didn't know I do..."
Extra Extra! Thank You's and The Mud Peddlers Rollout: "That's something I didn't know I do..."
Extra Extra! Thank You's and The Mud Peddlers Rollout: "That's something I didn't know I do..."
EIn this special extra episode, Lindsey and Donte take a moment to thank all of you for making the rollout of The Mud Peddlers so exciting, and shoutout the folks who taken the time to write a review on Apple Podcasts. They discuss what it was like to start something totally new, what editing your own voice is like, and they join the thousands of people who have seen themselves and asked, "Does my face do that?" About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
4. Tabling at Conventions and Fairs: "Touch my things!"
4. Tabling at Conventions and Fairs: "Touch my things!"
Lindsey and Donte share their experiences and tips about tabling at conventions and fairs. They cover how to use the zombie-apocalypse crowds to your benefit, when you *don't* want to maintain eye contact, and how to do the hardest thing at an anime convention -- stop talking about anime. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
4. Tabling at Conventions and Fairs: "Touch my things!"
3. Social Media: "You eat and answer messages at the same time!"
3. Social Media: "You eat and answer messages at the same time!"
Lindsey and Donte share how they navigate the wide world of social media. There's talk of what it means to be "spammy", how to satisfy the algorithm and stay sane (maybe at the same time), and how they approach branding. Also sunset walks with sorcerers. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
3. Social Media: "You eat and answer messages at the same time!"
2. Business Progression: "So when did you sleep?"
Lindsey and Donte share how their business has grown from where it began to where it is now. There's talk of rent bills and studio fees, part-time jobs and cases of mistaken identity at conventions. And Donte might be a vampire. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)
2. Business Progression: "So when did you sleep?"
2. Business Progression: "So when did you sleep?"
1. Welcome to The Mud Peddlers: Origin Stories
1. Welcome to The Mud Peddlers: Origin Stories
1. Welcome to The Mud Peddlers: Origin Stories
ELindsey and Donte share how they got started in ceramics and how they met. There's harrowing tales of getting mono in high school, the proper way to react to a bad breakup, and why it may not be the best idea to bring an 18-inch vase to a pub. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature sculptures. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, she'll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 30k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime. Find LindseyWebsite (https://www.lindseymdillon.com/)Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindseymdillon/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/lindseymdillon)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindseymdillon/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseymdillon)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lindseymdillon)Find DonteWebsite and online store (https://www.earthnationceramics.com/)Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Earthnationceramics/posts)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/earthnationceramics)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/earth_nation_ceramics/)TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@earthnationceramics)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EarthNationCeramics/)Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y)