033: Making Things is Scary

Dave reports on his transition to identifying as a “stationery designer”. Sid talks about his ongoing efforts to reach the right people, which leads into a discussion about how to make business work in the context of art and uncertainty. Also mentioned: Tanya Lacourse and her upcoming Art Party hosted at Ceaser Photography, Michael Bellar’s upcoming album. Recorded April 4, 2012.

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032: Art Galleries and Editions

A short podcast covering Sid’s recent gallery opening at Boston’s NK Gallery, the power of numbers in editions, Dave’s almost-ready-to-sell StickyPad Emergent Task Planner sheets. Dave goes into the overall experience of producing and shipping the product. Sid relates the Valentine’s Day mentions of “The Puppet Proposal”, which segues into its nomination for the 2012 New England Art Award in the New Media category.

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031: Relaunching Our Creative Enterprise

After yet another hiatus, Sid and Dave revisit the challenge of finding creative motivation. We talk about measuring our progress, the challenge of fine arts versus commercial work, and making sense of the often-mysterious creative journey. Sid talks about his experiences with fine art and the upcoming gallery show.

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030: Geek Lunches, Movies and JPEGs

Getting back in the habit of podcasting, Sid and Dave lead off with a recap of recent events (Sid on local radio, Dave and his geek lunches). Discussion of the movie Super 8, the world’s worst synopsis of “Twilight”, ongoing geeky activities.

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029: Special Guest Amy Petty

Singer-songwriter Amy Petty visits Ceaser Photography, regaling Sid and Dave with funny stories about her creative journey as an artist. We’re so happy to have her on the podcast! Recorded October 13, 2011.

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  • Everything you want to know about Amy at AmyPetty.com
  • Google works too 🙂

027: And We’re Back for Season 3!

Sid and Dave break their summer hiatus to ramble on about DEATHLY HALLOWS, COWBOWS and ALIENS, and local goings-on in the creative communities they participate in this brisk 30 minute episode. Recorded August 12, 2011.

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026: Don’t Go See Green Lantern!

Sid and Dave explore the difference between personal and commercial work, and how passion feeds the image-making process. Behind-the-scenes talk about Sid’s recent “Legend of Zelda” shoot featuring Mannix Muir. A discussion of recent movies “Super 8” and the mystery of the J.J. Abrams storytelling machine. Sid rages on about how “Green Lantern” sucked. Also: Neil Gaiman, Becky Oh handbags.

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025: Bodies of Work, Cherished Movie Memories

Sid and Dave swap stories about the uncertain process of building bodies of work and upcoming movies. Sid rants enthusiastically about his precious movie memories, and the outrage that is Indiana Jones 4. Recorded Thursday June 9, 2011.

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