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The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes121. New year, new job, who dis?Last year’s highlights. This year’s hopes. Lindsey and Donte are back for a late New Year’s check-in. There’s talk of glaze calculators, post-apocalyptic merchants, and Donte’s unexpected…marriage?_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.Donte of Earth Natio...
2026-02-0549 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes120. Studio Update: Japan and New York and New Glazes oh my!Lindsey and Donte catch up after coming back from two very different trips. There’s talk of Lindsey’s aesthetic aspirations, Donte’s change of heart with Mason stains, and why sometimes sh*t feels so crazy you gotta have at least a few minutes of freshman poli-sci in a ceramics podcast._____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing...
2025-11-251h 01The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesEpisode 119: Teaching Tips: "The Dad effect."Ever thought about teaching a workshop or class? Lindsey and Donte chat about their experiences teaching, and share some tips for both beginners and those with some experience. There’s talk of class structure, communication styles…and how a switch on your pottery wheel can make you a better teacher.Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes!https://www.clayscapespottery.com/products/mocha-diffusion-with-donte-cuellar_____About Your HostsL...
2025-09-2948 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes118. Live from NCECA: Chat w/ MaycoClay types and cooling rates and glaze absorption oh my! Donte sits down with Carmen Allen (@shapethevoidstudios) of Mayco to chat about finding flexibility and customization through glaze testing. Donte also brings along questions from his students, and asks why those Mayco test tiles look like more than just teardrops..Interested in mocha diffusion? In the Syracuse, NY area? Sign up for Donte’s Workshop with Clayscapes!_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning ceramic artist who ma...
2025-09-1035 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes115. Myth-busting mocha diffusion: “I wanna double – triple – check…”Donte walks Lindsey along his road busting some myths about mocha diffusion. There’s talk of viscous fingering, authority figures and critical thinking, and curiosity. Have you ever tried mocha diffusion in your work? P.S. This video was recorded a week ago, so Donte’s video should be out next week, and Donte’s patrons should have early access now! _____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature...
2025-05-2052 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes113. Live from NCECA: Chat w/ SkuttDonte chats with Jim Skutt and Chad Stewart of Skutt. Yes. That Skutt. There’s talk of firing best practices, the future of ceramics education, some really impactful new projects coming down the pipeline, Donte’s ultimate kiln feature wish list…and the definitive answer to how many peep holes to leave open during a firing. What would you have asked Skutt if you were sitting with Donte in this episode?Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon.Find out what’s...
2025-04-301h 10The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes112. NCECA Debrief: "Aren't you like...royalty?"Lindsey interviews Donte about his recent experience at NCECA, or the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. There's talk of new clays, celebrity meetups, how Donte managed his social battery...and some ceramics world royalty he got to meet >_>If you didn’t go to NCECA, were there any shared stories from the event that inspired you? If you went to NCECA, what’s a favorite memory from the event?Tell us in the comments or tag us @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!_____Ab...
2025-04-231h 00The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes109. Chat with Sue McLeod: “It’s not just information, it’s actually experience…”Lindsey and Donte chat with Sue McLeod, a giant in the online ceramics education world. There’s talk of transitioning to full time ceramic work, creating a marketing approach that meets your needs, and how non science majors can experience an inviting approach to glaze chemistry. Donte also finally gets to ask Sue his burning questions about iron oxide…What has your exposure been to glaze chemistry? Are you good to go with what you have, or are you still looking to scratch that itch?Follow Sue and her work...
2025-03-0458 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes101. Reevaluating Patreon: “Crunchyroll and chill…”Lindsey and Donte sit down to reflect on their experiences with Patreon. What’s been working? What have they changed? How can Patreon be useful for more than the income? They also dive into their perspectives on creating free community content vs content that’s behind a paywall, and what they want to bring their members in the future.What do you think is the best way to balance sharing free vs paid content online? What appeals to or repels you about how creators approach this topic?_____Abou...
2024-09-101h 11The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes100. The 100th EpisodeBig episode. Bigger career shifts. Biggest lessons learned. Join Lindsey and Donte for the 100th episode of The Mud Peddlers for where they’ve been and where they’re going. What’s your clay journey like been so far? Where would you like to go next?Drop your thoughts in the comments, or send us a message @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillonJoin Lindsey and Donte for the 35th Anniversary show at Alpha Fired Arts in Sacramento, CA on Saturday August 17th from 5-7pm....
2024-08-141h 33The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes99. Heat Work (+ Selling Your Glazes): “Heat plus things in physics…”Lindsey and Donte do their best to define the tricky thing that is heatwork. What is it? What things affect it? Why is it making Lindsey crave cake? They also talk about a big business development for Donte.Curious for more information? Check out Sue McLeod’s blog about heatwork and pyrometric cones and Glazy’s article about heatwork: https://suemcleodceramics.com/do-you-put-witness-cones-in-every-firing/https://help.glazy.org/concepts/temperature/*CORRECTION*In this episode, Donte and I talk about resources about heatw...
2024-07-2342 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes90. Teaching Tales at Sun City: “More money, less work, I’m out.”Lindsey and Donte chat about Donte’s big life news, and what his experiences and learning moments have been at his new teaching gig. There’s talk of age factors in teaching, politics in the classroom, and why it’s important to teach the “why” along with the “how”.Do you have a burning question about teaching you’d like us to discuss?Drop your suggestions in the comments, or send us a message @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon_____About Your HostsLind...
2024-03-1247 min
Talk My CredoTalk My Credo | Episode 153 | Exit InterviewStill in New Jersey, Nas pulls up on Donte & LJ and has an open 'business strategy' meeting on how they can grow the Talk My Credo podcast in 2024 along with compain a bit about the underwhelming hotel they were staying in. Theres a LOT of gems and a LOT of laughs in this one! Tap in and lets get active!!** CHAPTERS **00:00:00 - Intro00:04:50 - Donte's RIDICULOUS Days Inn story00:15:15 - Battle Rap Talk00:17:40 - Is Donte retiring from battle rap?00:18:30 - Nas & LJ mocks...
2024-01-301h 10
Talk My CredoTalk My Credo | Episode 152 | Get The BagDonte & LJ are back in New Jersey with another classic infotainment episode. Preparing for an upcoming rap battle, Donte continues grappling with the idea that his battle rap career could be coming to an end. LJ questions the use of "get the bag" as Donte tells some silly stories from his past. Tap in for this fun episode with Donte & LJ once again taking on New York! Lets get active!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkmycredo/exclusive-content
2024-01-241h 23
Talk My CredoTalk My Credo | Episode 151 | Set The ToneWelcome to the Season 3 premiere of the Talk My Credo podcast! Donte, Nas, & P Shaw, are back with the infotainment you know and love! The TMC crew kicks off the new season discussing the next move for the black community and their 'loyalty-by-default' to the Democratic party. Next they address and break down Dave Chappelle's new comedy special 'The Dreamer' along with the explosive Katt Williams interview that has taken the world by storm. After their takes, the topics covered includes, the Vegas judge being attacked, aliens in Miami, a man being falsely accused of giving a woman HIV...
2024-01-161h 31The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes86. 2023 Year Review Part 2: “You’re psyop-ing yourself!”Lindsey and Donte look forward into 2024. There’s talk of taking care of our bodies, the fun to be had while procrasti-planning, and why Donte just can’t stop experimenting with glazes.What are you most looking forward to in 2024?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They...
2024-01-0244 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes80. Teaching Tales: Curriculum UpdateLindsey checks in with Donte about his teaching adventures. Ever wondered what kind of challenges might meet a first-time in-person instructor? From balancing time between students to updating his curriculum, Donte shares his.What’s a time you had to adapt to suddenly-changing circumstances in your art?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures in...
2023-10-0333 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes78. When should you push yourself? “Bubble glaze! Backflips! Whoo!!”Lindsey and Donte wrestle with the question of when you should push yourself beyond your comfort level in your work. There’s talk of the techniques Lindsey and Donte have used over the years to push their own work, how to balance creative itch-scratching with your income goals, and methods to push yourself should you choose to do so.When is a time you took on a new creative challenge?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!_____
2023-08-291h 01The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes76. Teaching at a Ceramics Studio: “Promised money vs. potential money…”With Donte’s upcoming, first ever in-person classes starting this week, Lindsey and Donte chat about teaching at a ceramics studio. They discuss everything from their approaches to curriculum development and how much they’re getting paid, to the pros and cons of teaching at a ceramics studio and how they’ve decided if teaching is or isn’t for them…at least for now.Do you teach as part of your art practice? Would you, or have you ever taught classes or workshops?Tell us in the comments or tag us...
2023-08-0150 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes70: Where Have You Been?Lindsey and Donte catch up after Lindsey’s sudden and semi-mysterious disappearance. There’s talk of sand and washing machines, debates over lowering prices, and discussions of all the adult things that occupied Donte while Lindsey was away.Also Donte is starting a new in-person class at Industrial Minerals Co. (IMCO). If you’re in the Sacramento area, keep an eye out for when sign-ups open up!https://www.clayimco.com/classesIsn’t it crazy that it’s already May? 'Cuz *we* think it’s crazy...
2023-05-0941 min
Talk My CredoTalk My Credo | Episode 105 | Chef's KissWe are BACK with another dope episode! After taking the week off, Donte explains the reason for the break as he recaps his recent rap battle. and the epiphany he received from it. The topics pour in as they recap Wrestlemania, Tekashi 69's attack, Jonathan Major's domestic issues, Donald Trump's indictment, Women's basketball drama, AI technology taking jobs, and lamenting over yet another school incident. Tap in and lets get active! *** CHAPTERS ***00:00 - Intro06:38 - Donte recaps his recent rap battle09:06 - Donte's epiphany19:27 - Yet A...
2023-04-041h 55The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes67: Creating a Body of Work Pt. 2 – How to Develop Your StyleLindsey and Donte finish their 2-part miniseries about how and why to develop a body of work – or, how to create a series of pieces in your own style. In Part 2, they discuss how to choose what to make your series about, different aspects of that series to focus on, and overall how to make work that’s “yours”. There’s talk of what makes conceptual art conceptual, how Lindsey and Donte’s different backgrounds influenced how they created their own style…and something about cat mugs and sci-fi mushrooms…Have you found...
2023-03-0757 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes67. Creating a Body of Work Pt. 1 – How to Get Consistent ShapesLindsey and Donte begin their 2-part miniseries about how and why to develop a body of work – or, how to create a series of pieces in your own style, in less art school terminology. In Part 1, they share their tips and techniques for getting consistent shapes. They talk tools, efficiency, and experimentation…as well as some risque anime tropes…Do you struggle with making consistent shapes? If you’ve been able to get some consistency, what’s one tip you’d share with someone trying to improve?T...
2023-02-2251 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes66. Shaping Our Social Lives: “You’re in The Twelve…”Lindsey and Donte share how they’ve shaped and balanced their social lives with their time in the studio. They describe the wildly different ways they structure their friendships, how they navigate time with family, how their non-ceramics work schedules have changed as their businesses have grown, their biggest challenges as they’ve shaped their social lives as working artists…And Donte reveals the magical secret society that has total power over him.What’s your favorite way to make time for your relationships with friends and family? What’s the biggest thing that pulls you...
2023-02-0746 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes65. SacAnime Winter Review65. SacAnime Winter Review: “We wanna buy our nerd sh*t!”Lindsey and Donte share their experience at the recent SacAnime Convention (Jan 6-8th 2023). There’s talk of what worked well, things they did differently this con compared to conventions past, how much inventory they brought vs. how much money they made, and generally how they fared at a convention that has an attendance of over 20,000 people.Have you ever been to a convention focused on a thing you love? Anime, birds, coffee…?**CERAMICON registra...
2023-01-241h 06The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes64. Glaze Chemistry Medley: "Cones aren't real!?"Lindsey and Donte have a chat about glaze chemistry. Or, rather, Lindsey interviews Donte about a medley of glaze chemistry topics as he descends deeper into the knowledge pool provided by Rose and Matt Katz in their renowned Ceramic Materials Workshop. Donte shares some of the experiments he’s exploring regarding cones, melting points, and adjusting glaze recipes to give both Lindsey and the listener a bit of a better understanding on each of those topics. Don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz at the end....
2023-01-0937 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes63. 2022 Year Review: "Fus-Ro-POTS!"Lindsey and Donte reflect upon this past year, and share their exciting prospects for the year to come. There’s talk of goals met and goals abandoned, glaze chemistry and slip casting, and some new projects (both at home and out of state) that they’re looking forward to in 2023.What’s one big success you’ve had this past year? What are you most looking forward to, or want to work on the most, this coming year?Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!
2022-12-2855 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Real Housewives of Potomac - Askale Davis#RHOP #AskaleDavis #Potomac
#RHOP #RealHouseWivesofPotomoc #AskaleDavis #BravoTV #RealityPersonality #RealityTV #Potomac #HabeshaAskale Davis is a new cast of RHOP, Real Housewives of Potomac. Davis is a mother of two with a proud Ethiopian heritage. The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) is an American reality television series.
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2022-10-1901 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes55. The Night Peddlers: "Donte is a 'Never Nude' Sim..."Welcome to The Night Peddlers! In what may soon become a regular Patrons-only side show, The Night Peddlers is the top hat and brandy swilling side of The Mud Peddlers. Imagine Donte and Lindsey sitting by the fireside, talking to each other about their studio adventures, personal lives, and other behind the "behind-the-scenes" stories that wouldn't normally show up on The Mud Peddlers. With a mix of candor, humor, and clay, The Night Peddlers invite you to join them... Did you enjoy listening to The Night Peddlers? Wan...
2022-08-3034 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - The Scott Sisters#sisters #fightclub #sisterlove #UrFavArtistFavArtist
Antoine Donte is an Atlanta based Celebrity Artist - tune in and listen into a behind-the-scenes on his work of art.
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2022-06-2302 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Dorothy Dandridge#DorothyDandridge #TheRoaringTwenties #VintageHollywood
Dorothy Jean Dandridge was an American actress, singer and dancer. She is the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, which was for her performance in Carmen Jones. Dandridge performed as a vocalist in venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. During her early career, she performed as a part of The Wonder Children, later The Dandridge Sisters, and appeared in a succession of films, usually in uncredited roles.
#DorothyDandridge #TheRoaringTwenties #VintageHollywood #CarmenJones #MarilynMonroe #OldHollywood #DandridgeSisters #CabCalloway #NicholasBrothers #CottonClub #AntoineDonte
2022-05-0302 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Outkast#outkast #ATliens #MsJackson
This particular video not only represents the legendary rap group “OutKast” and their classic music video “Player’s Ball”, but also the Black Mecca Atlanta, GA and my 1st impression of Da ATL when I moved there.
Outkast was an American hip hop duo formed in 1992 in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta-based rappers André "3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. Widely recognized for their intricate lyricism, memorable melodies and positive messages Outkast is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip hop acts of all time. The duo achieved both...
2022-05-0204 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Sibling Love#family #brotherlylove #FamilyPortrait
This video is about a family separated physically but was and will always be connected spiritually. This video also answers the age-old question "Am I my brother's keeper?" and the answer is ….. Yes, you are!
#AntoineDonte #BehindTheArt #UrFavArtistFavArtist #Brothers #Sisters #Siblings #BrothersKeeper #GuardianAngel #RIH #RIP #Family #FamilyPortrait #BrotherlyLove #ZenStone #ZenGarden
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2022-05-0203 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - David Banner#blackwallstreet #mississippi #davidbannerpodcast
David Banner is an American Rapper/ producer and also considered one of the elite and knowledgeable voices of Hip Hop. Born in Mississippi, David Banner continues to inform the young black youth of the importance of intellectual property, their self-worth and their historical black roots. #intellectualProperty #Matrix #Mississippi #TulsaOklahoma #BlackWallStreet #GreenWood #1921 #Racism #SystematicRacism #entrepreneurship
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2022-05-0203 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Soulja Boy#SouljaBoy #BigDraco #CrankThat
Flowers given in advance to The father of internet rap,the unappreciated rap game changer Soulja Boy tell’em. The main reason in my opinion why music role in the internet mainstream, social media platforms and music downloads are what they are today is all the cause of one man ….. Big Draco
DeAndre Cortez Way, known professionally as Soulja Boy, is an American rapper and record producer. In September 2007, his debut single "Crank That" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single was initially self-published to the internet, and later...
2022-05-0202 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Beyonce#beyonce #behive #jayz #thecarters #queenb
This one is for all my conspiracy theorist. Celebrity and fame comes with its pros ,cons and conspiracy theories and not even the Queen Bey is immune to it. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of her debut album Dangerously in Love, which featured the US Billboard Hot 100 nu...
2022-05-0202 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Kanye WestYe, commonly known as Kanye West, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip hop musicians of all time, as well as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he released his debut studio album, The College Dropout, to critical and commercial...
2022-05-0202 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Eve#Eve #ABCQueens #RuffRyders
Surprise baby shower gift , 30x50 acrylic painting of Eve while pregnant with baby Cooper.
Eve Cooper, known mononymously as Eve, is an American rapper, singer, actress, and television presenter. In 1999, she released her debut album, Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady, which reached number-one on the Billboard 200, making her the third female rapper to accomplish this feat. Eve followed up with three subsequent albums, Scorpion, Eve-Olution, and Lip Lock. She achieved chart success with her singles, "Let Me Blow Ya Mind", "What Ya Want", "Who's That Girl", "Gangsta Lovin'", "Satisfaction", "L...
2022-05-0201 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - LeftEye and ReignDrop Lopes#TLC #LeftEye #ReignDrop
Lisa Nicole Lopes, better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper and singer. She was a member of the R&B girl group TLC, alongside Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas. Besides rapping and singing backing vocals on TLC recordings, Lopes was one of the creative forces behind the group, receiving more co-writing credits than the other members. She also designed the outfits and staging for the group and contributed to the group's image, album titles, artworks, and music videos. Through her work with TLC, Lopes won four Grammy A...
2022-05-0202 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Rihanna and Tupac#thuglife #rihanna #tupac
Kindred Spirit: defined as a person whose interest, personality traits, attitude, M.O are similar to another person….An individual or individuals with the same temperament, belief or feelings as oneself.
The rapper Killer Mike believes that the Pop singer Rihanna is the second coming of the rapper Tupac.
In an interview with ‘The Guardian’ the entertainer revealed that he believes that Rihanna is the only artist with the talent & skill to match the late rapper’s.
#ThugLife #2PAC #Tupac #TupacShakur #rihannanavy #badgalriri #riri #fenty #fentybeauty #rihannafenty #AntoineDonte #BehindTh...
2022-05-0201 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - US Navy Officer#USNavy #NavyWife #NavyOfficer
Painting reveal for Navy Officer Smiley - A gift from his wife and kids for the sacrifices he's made!
#AntoineDonte #Artist #Painting #Art #Portrait #USA #fyp #deployment #militaryveteran #battleship
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2022-05-0203 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - The Coates Wedding Painting#WeddingPainter #WeddingPainting #WedddingGift
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
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2022-05-0202 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - Motherhood“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” ~ Agatha Christie
#MotherlyLove #Twinning #Sonshine #AntoineDonte #MotherAndSon #Motherhood #Smile #CanvasPainting #Art #Painting #JustTheTwoOfUs #UrFavArtistFavArtist
Antoine Donte is an Atlanta based Celebrity Artist - tune in and listen into a behind-the-scenes on his work of art. You can check out his Art Gallery by visiting www.antoinedonte.com
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2022-05-0201 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - RL from Next & Wifey Lena Huggar#Wedding #WeddingPainting #RLfromNext
RL is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for being the lead singer of the R&B group Next. Wifey Lena is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, Atlanta socialite and most importantly mommy to their beautiful daughter Rori.
#WeddingPortrait #FallWedding #Art #Painting #AntoineDonte #WeddingReception #visualartist
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2022-05-0202 min
#iPaintMusicAntoine Donte - Behind the Art - The Prelude#AntoineDonte #BehindTheArt #UrFavArtistFavArtist
Antoine Donte is a Visual Artist based in Atlanta GA. As a Celebrity Artist he has hosted many Exhibits, Sip and Paint Events as well as painted some masterpieces. This podcast will take us through "Behind the Art" and into the thought process of his creations.
#Music #Art #Painting #Paint #Celebrities #MusicIndustry #Entertainment #Fashion #Artist #VisualArts #VisualArtist #CanvasPainting #CanvasArt #ArtWork #CelebrityPainter
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Antoine Donte is an Atlanta based Celebrity Artist - tune in and listen into a behind-the-scenes on his work of art.
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2022-05-0201 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes48. Stamina in the Studio: “I need to be a spring of artistic juice!”Lindsey and Donte answer a listener question about stamina in the studio – mental, physical, and creative stamina. Alongside some practical tips about how to get the most out of your time on the wheel, Donte and Lindsey discuss their sometimes differing philosophies about when to push through emotional blocks, whether to focus on production consistency or a unique artistic calling, and how to avoid old mistakes when starting a new project.A huge thanks to Natalie and Rae of @poutypottery for this question!Give the...
2022-04-2637 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes47. Etsy vs. Squarespace: "The final battle!"Lindsey and Donte go head-to-head for the title in this EXTREME podcasting experience! Donte swaggers to the table with Squarespace, his trusty website-builder and selling platform. Lindsey strides up with Etsy, the easy – but controversial – marketplace website. They swing at each other, comparing each website with such ferocious topics as ease of use, fee structures, flexibility, and public perception. They brawl over the recent fee increase of 5% to 6.5% Etsy just implemented. They fight point-for-point over the pros and cons of marketing and exposure each site offers.Both hosts are armed...
2022-04-121h 08The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes46. NCECA: "I was vibrating..."Lindsey and Donte debrief after an exciting – and exhausting – experience at NCECA (the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts).Between telling stories of the people they met and the mugs they traded during the 4-day clay extravaganza, they discuss what they each wanted out of NCECA (and if they got it), what NCECA has to offer for new vs. experienced ceramic artists, what it feels like to trying to find “your people” in the clay world, gaining a new perspective on an old technique…And Donte’s mild identit...
2022-04-011h 03
Just The TipsWhich dog is Donte's favorite?What it do, y'all!? We discuss our experience at the Cavs vs SIxers game. Donte gives his Tier list of the dogs he has owned. Tar gives more local news, and we see just how wrong Donte's picks were in the March Madness Tournament.
2022-03-271h 05The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes45. Babies and Fan Mail and Clay Camp Oh My!Lindsey and Donte take a small break from pure clay talk to catch up on an exciting past two weeks – and answer questions you didn’t know you were burning to ask.Like, “What’s the name of Donte’s brand new first-born?” Or, “What tastes like a french fry but is not a french fry?” Or, “What free and awesome clay event is Lindsey going to be demonstrating at on Saturday the 19th?”Ok, yeah that last one *does* have to do with clay, they couldn’t help themselves.
2022-03-1526 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes40. Tips for Marketing a Shop UpdateLindsey and Donte share some tips for marketing an online shop update. We just finished up the most marketing-heavy time of year. It’s challenging enough just making everything you want to sell – developing a strategy to let people know it’s out there can feel overwhelming.So, in this discussion, Lindsey and Donte share some tips that might be of help to the advertising-adverse. They also broaden the discussion to when it is a good time to start selling your work for the first time, and – in developing an overall online presence – how much of yo...
2022-01-0437 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes38. Crazing: "You're cracked."In this extra *craze-y* episode, Lindsey and Donte talk all things crazing. Ever see tiny hairline cracks in your pottery? That's what crazing is. There's more that goes into it, so Lindsey asks Donte all about what crazing is, why it happens, how to fix it, and why it's a problem in the first place. Consider this the sister episode to the video Donte recently posted on his channel, so if you're wanting to dive deeper, have a look! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjS_87A7h5UA...
2021-12-0738 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes37. How We Plan Our Content: "We can't just yell at a camera..."Lindsey and Donte discuss how they plan their content -- both for their social media and for the items they make.There's talk of what events on their calendar shape their practice, what's unique about creating content as ceramic artists, and why what they share on social media corresponds -- or doesn't -- with their day-to-day studio life.How about you? Do you meticulously plan out your content, or do you post on the fly? What calendar events (from the school year to the fall and winter holidays) do...
2021-11-2336 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes35. Sustainability: "Baby steps are better than no steps..."Lindsey and Donte discuss how they practice sustainability in our studios. They share some of the biggest baby steps they've taken to reduce, reuse, and recycle -- whether that means literally recycling clay, or finding creative ways to legitimize how much ice cream they wanna eat.There’s talk of where they get their post-consumer shipping materials, what time of day they fire their work, and the one way you *don’t* want to reuse the plastic bags your clay comes in.Referenced Links:Donte’s Recycling Video...
2021-10-2636 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes34. Learning Through Copying: "That's the line..."Lindsey and Donte discuss the idea of learning through copying. When is it ok to copy someone's work? How have Lindsey and Donte learning through copying? What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. 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...
2021-10-1236 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes33. Patreon Pt. 2: LindseyDonte asks Lindsey about her soon-to-debut Patreon. With hopes that sharing her process will help others considering creating a Patreon, she discusses how she set up her tiers, how she navigated choice paralysis, and how she and Donte differ when it comes to starting new endeavors. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. 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.
2021-09-2843 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes32. Patreon Pt. 1: DonteLindsey picks Donte's brain about Patreon. How he set up his patron tiers, what were some of the biggest challenges when he first set it up, and how he's balanced the demands and rewards of running it. And some exciting news about The Mud Peddlers... About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. 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.
2021-09-1431 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes31. Best Practices: "It's that delayed gratification."Lindsey and Donte discuss what habits have helped them out the most in their studio lives. We learn where Lindsey hoards her inspiration like a clay-covered dragon, how Donte's other career as a chef influences his wheel-throwing, and how to make sure your future self doesn't hate your past self so much that they time-travel to take revenge for your folly. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. She has been working in clay since 2007, and d...
2021-08-3127 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes30. Listener Questions: Vitrification and Favorite ResourcesLindsey and Donte answer two listener questions about what is vitrification, and what are our favorite resources when we want to learn or troubleshoot. We're always happy to hear what you're curious about, so thanks for sending these in! Recommendations list for reference:Artists Helping ArtistsWheel TalkThe Potter's CastWashington Street StudiosDigital FireAve RiveraSue MacLeodJohn BrittJohn Hesselberth Mastering Cone 6 Glazes About Your Hosts
2021-08-1735 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes29. Studio Etiquette: "Do your dishes, wash your whisks."Lindsey and Donte share tips for folks who are or will be working in a community studio space for the first time, and a couple tidbits for folks new to ceramics as a whole. Some of this may seem basic, but as two former TA's/studio tech assistants, Lindsey and Donte have seen it all...more than once. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally s...
2021-08-0333 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes28. Productivity: "Get some ****ing sleep!"Lindsey and Donte discuss productivity. From weather to emotional downswings, they share what impacts their ability to be as effective as they want to be, and how they navigate it.(Just a note, this episode was recorded in early June, so references to "last month" refer to May.) About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. She has been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Her supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but i...
2021-07-2027 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes27. Making Your Own Glazes: "Don't feel intimidated..."Lindsey and Donte share how they started making their own glazes and some tips to help you get started making your own too. Why make your own glazes? What tools do you need to get started? How much water do you add? What do all those chemicals do? Am I even ready to start making glazes? What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? This episode helps you with, well, *most* of those questions. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy m...
2021-07-0642 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes27. Mid-Year Review: "I had a timeline set up..."Lindsey and Donte talk about the year so far: how far along they are in meeting the goals they set in January, and what they're aiming for between now and the end of 2021. About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. 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 c...
2021-06-2232 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterCreating an Inclusive and Impactful Hospitality Experience in Baltimore | A Conversation with Donte Johnson and Jason BassIn this episode of the podcast, join host Rob Lee as he engages in a fascinating conversation with Donte Johnson and Jason Bass. Donte, the General Manager of Revival Hotel in Baltimore, who's committed to transforming the hotel into a space that is not only welcoming but also inclusive for all. With a focus on social impact, the hotel launched a plan in collaboration with the Georgetown Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation to support minority-owned businesses and foster relationships with local organizations for a positive impact on the community. To further their social impact efforts, the hotel...
2021-06-1839 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes26. Gatekeeping: "I will eat those people..."Lindsey and Donte discuss gatekeeping. They define it, discuss it, and muse over how it shows up in the ceramic art world and in their own lives. And no, they don't mean the kind of gatekeeping related to the escape of Ulfric Stormcloak from Skyrim's capitol... About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. 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.
2021-06-0834 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes25. Slow Drying: It's too darn hot...Lindsey and Donte talk about to slow down -- or speed up -- the drying process. There's talk of trash bags and water-dunking, fans and space heaters, and how to (try) to save a piece when cracks appear.About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, creature sculptures, and cafe dishware. 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...
2021-05-2534 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes24. Chat w/ Ave Rivera (@averiverastudio)Lindsey and Donte chat with fellow geek and business-savvy ceramic artist Ave Rivera. There's talk of income streams, finding your people, expanding into Youtube and Patreon, learning business skills, convention goals, and also do you have a moment to discuss the great and powerful Bullet Journal?Website www.averivera.comInstagram @averiverastudioYoutube Ave Rivera Ave's Podcast Recommendations:The Business of MakingCreate and ThriveBeing Boss Other Recommendations:Printful - Shirt and Printing...
2021-05-1141 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes23. Building Our Websites: "This isn't a Squarespace ad..."Lindsey and Donte talk websites: why they think they're important, how they built theirs, the challenges they ran into along the way, and some tips that might be helpful for those looking to build their first website. They try their best to stay on topic as the one subject of websites brings up debates about websites vs Etsy, artist statements, and shipping. But don't worry, it's not a Squarespace ad, they promise.About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and creature...
2021-04-2730 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes22. Imposter Syndrome: "I'm sh*t"Lindsey and Donte talk imposter syndrome -- what it is, how they've dealt with it, and how Donte *definitely* doesn't have it. No sir. They also discuss the importance (or lack thereof) of awards, and the difference between confirmation and validation.Also, they have their first sponsor! The Mud Peddlers listeners get 10% off by visiting foundfamiliar.com/themudpeddlers and using Discount Code: themudpeddlersFound Familiar is an online coffee company selling specialty coffee inspired by tabletop RPG’s. Every bag sold helps them fund & support artists, content creators, and other small businesses wit...
2021-04-1338 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes21. Chat w/ Becca & Ryan of Wheel Talk PodcastFour ceramic artists walk into a Skype call...Lindsey and Donte chat with Becca and Ryan of Wheel Talk podcast. There's talk of podcast and friendship origin stories, social media, business development, selling venues, work/life balance, artist heroes...and Donte and Lindsey begin to introduce Becca and Ryan to the world of anime conventions. Because they wanna be the very best, like no one ever was....***This episode is a shortened, edited version of our chat. To hear the full interview, listen on Wheel Talk Podcast on April 3rd (https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/). Find...
2021-03-301h 02The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes20. Fanart and Copyright: The Un-Definitive EditionLindsey and Donte talk about their experiences and thoughts on making fanart and dealing with copyright issues. They discuss where the line in the sand is for them, resources for getting second opinions on your fanart, and how they navigate the sea of gray area. Also, they are 110% not lawyers. Just sayin'. 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 o...
2021-03-1631 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes19. Artistic Style: "I wanna make God cry"Lindsey and Donte discuss their artistic styles. Proverbial wine glasses in hand, they ruminate over such questions as: How long does it take to develop an artistic style? Does one find one's artistic style, or does it emerge from one's cumulative experiences? What does it mean to make someone's head explode..? 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, s...
2021-03-0240 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes18. Extra! Extra! Jon the Potter DebriefIn this fun extra episode, Lindsey and Donte share their post-interview thoughts about their chat with Jon the Potter. They discuss what stood out most to each of them, share what they were nervous about, and wrap up with some reflection on being around people who are different than you. 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 w...
2021-02-2028 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes17. Chat w/ Jon the Potter: "I get obsessed with stuff."Lindsey and Donte sit down for a virtual chat with ceramic artist and Youtube star Jon the Potter. Amidst conversation about time management and business development, we hear how Jon navigates changing priorities, learning new skills, and his alternate reality career.A big thanks to all of you who sent us questions to ask Jon!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...
2021-02-1649 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes16. Sponsorships: "Senpai noticed me..."Lindsey picks Donte's brain about sponsorships. They cover what kinds of sponsorships are out there, views on competition in the world of ceramic Youtubers, and things to consider to help you enjoy and benefit from your partnership. We also learn that Donte definitely isn't a tropey anime girl..not at all...it's not like he likes you or anything... 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 s...
2021-02-0232 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes15. Listener Questions: Peep Holes, Epic Fails, Cushy Jobs, and CritiqueLindsey and Donte share their answers to your most burning questions. There's talk of foggy mirrors, broken ankles, marriage, and Windex...indexes...dyslexia...? Thanks to @artslinger111, @whereismyremote, @robotronink, and @andrewkcurry for their questions this week! 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 ce...
2021-01-1937 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes14. Choosing Your Clay: "It's like cream cheese..."Lindsey and Donte discuss the medium of their careers: clay. They share which clays they've worked with, how those clays differ from one another, and what they might recommend for folks either getting into clay for the first time or looking to experiment.With words like like cream cheese, butter, exfoliation, garbage...and baby poo...these mud peddlers are gettin' real high-brow this week. 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 s...
2021-01-0539 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes13. 2020 Reflection and Artist Interview with Tasha Throws RawIn 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:
2020-12-221h 08The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes12. 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...
2020-12-0833 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes11. 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 E...
2020-11-2436 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes10. 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 mu...
2020-11-1038 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes9. 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.
2020-10-2747 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes8. Mental Health: "I'm Googling why people randomly cry."We 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 c...
2020-10-1335 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesMental Health: "I'm Googling why people randomly cry."We 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. We discuss the "proper" response to random acts of tears, we 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 Hosts
Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, cafe dishware, and c...
2020-10-1335 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes7. Kiln Gods: "It's just mental gymnastics."Thanks 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 E...
2020-09-2925 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesTime 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 Hosts
Lindsey 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.
2020-09-1500 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes6. 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.
2020-09-1533 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesPricing: "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 Hosts
Lindsey 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 h...
2020-09-0100 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes5. 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 h...
2020-09-0134 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesExtra Extra! Thank You's and The Mud Peddlers Rollout: "So *that's* something I didn't know I do..."In 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 Hosts
Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes nerdy mugs, c...
2020-08-2000 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesExtra Extra! Thank You's and The Mud Peddlers Rollout: "That's something I didn't know I do..."In 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, c...
2020-08-2012 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesTabling at Conventions and Fairs: "Touch my things"Lindsey and Donte share their experiences and tips about tabling at conventions and fairs. We 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 Hosts
Lindsey 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.
2020-08-1800 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes4. 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.
2020-08-1839 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesSocial 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 we approach branding. Also sunset walks with sorcerers.
About Your Hosts
Lindsey 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 E...
2020-08-0500 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes3. 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 E...
2020-08-0529 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the ScenesBusiness 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 Hosts
Lindsey 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...
2020-07-2100 minThe Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes2. 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...
2020-07-2140 min
NextLevelTownLevel Seven | Top 5Join Donte, Chevy, and newcomer Dimitri, as they discuss their Top 5 Battle Rappers. They also discuss the importance of Blade as the first marvel superhero, The Best of the Decade by Bleacher Report and their Top 5 underrated albums. Music : Brian Pumper " Oh and It's Shaved"Instagrams: Donte : donte_nphaticDimitri : john_dough14Podcast : _nextleveltown TwitterDonte : @dontenphaticDimitri : @ThefakeDimitri
2020-05-271h 02
NextLevelTownLevel Four | #WifeyAFJoin us this episode as we discuss:Kenya Barris's newest endeavor #BlackAF 2:55Arrow Season Eight 9:35The importance of Flash 17:09Lois Lane is a trash character/Wonder woman the GOAT 22:21Best couple award goes to 34:40Spider talk/ Maximum Carnage 39:56Follow us:Facebook: Next Level TownInstagram: _nextleveltownTwitter: @NextLevelTownXavier "Donte" HoganFacebook: Xavier HoganInstagram: donte_nphaticTwitter: @donte_nphaticYoutube: Donte NphaticFrank Hogan Jr.Instagram: dopestblknerdTwitter: @dopestblknerd
2020-04-2953 min
NextLevelTownLevel Three | Memory CardJoin us in Episode 3 where we talking about everything from music, games, and movies to a review of Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Segments times below:Introduction: 2:20Music: 5:12Games: 18:47Movies: 31:06MCU Phase 1 Review: 34:48Follow us:Facebook: Next Level TownInstagram: _nextleveltownTwitter: @NextLevelTownXavier "Donte" HoganFacebook: Xavier HoganInstagram: donte_nphaticTwitter: @donte_nphaticYoutube: Donte NphaticFrank Hogan Jr.Instagram: dopestblknerdTwitter: @dopestblknerd
2020-04-211h 36