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The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes110. Replacing “Extinct” Glaze Materials: “It’s like a chocolate chip…”Lindsey and Donte answer a question from listener @salnevarez_art about how to know what materials are going to become unavailable, and how to go about replacing an ingredient when it does. There’s talk of UMFs, glaze calculators, and way, way too many baking metaphors.Do you have a burning question for The Mud Peddlers? Send it to Lindsey at lindseymdillon@gmail.com. _____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and...2025-03-1858 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes102. SacAnime Summer 2024 Review: “Are you a *real* Pokemon fan???”Lindsey and Donte chat about SacAnime Summer: the good, the bad, and the gross – gross income, that is…There’s talk of table positions, the price of goblets, and the never-ending challenge of figuring out what fandom to focus on.How do you evaluate your experience selling at an event? Do you sit down and write things out, have a discussion with friends…? Tell us in the comments or tag us on the socials!P.S. If you enjoyed this episode and want more details...2024-09-2459 min

The 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 11

The 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 33

The 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 min

The 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

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes89. A Brief History of Famous Glazes: “Is there a trademark on celadon?”Shinos and celadons and tenmokus oh my! Lindsey interviews Donte about some of the most famous glazes you’re likely to hear about in the ceramics world. There’s talk of when and where they come from, what makes them unique, and why they’re different from the bottled glazes of the same name you can buy today.Is there a historical topic within ceramics you’d like us to talk about in the future?Drop your suggestions in the comments, or send us a message @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon...2024-02-2840 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes88. ClayCon West 2024 Review: “We want it to feel cozy and interconnected...”Lindsey interviews Donte in this low-key chat about his solo adventures at ClayCon West. There’s talk of crowd sizes and artist talks, expectations and infrastructure…And why there might be a new Hogwarts-style sorting ceremony to be had.Do you like going to big festive events? Or do you gravitate towards those that are more small and low-key?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon_____About Your Hosts 2024-02-1334 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes87. SacAnime Winter 2024 Review: “Uuuhh…I made some poor decisions…”Lindsey and Donte chat about their experiences at their first event of 2024! There’s talk of navigating price changes, successful and failed plans for inventory management, creating an efficient booth setup, avoiding wifi struggles, and what to do when there are just some things that are out of your control. Oh, and what these mud peddlers think of the new 18+ “Degenerate Alley”.Is there an event in your area you’d like to sell at? What’s your favorite event to attend, either as a seller, or attendee?2024-01-311h 09

The 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 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes85. 2023 Year Review Part 1: "Punch my internal dialogue would you?"Lindsey and Donte look back at 2023. They touch base with the goals they set, share the unexpected changes that came up along the way, and dig through some of their biggest lessons learned from this past year.What was your biggest takeaway from this past year (ceramics or otherwise)?_____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 have been working in clay since 2007, and...2023-12-1950 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes84. Chat with Birdie Tam: “You have to be a bit delusional…”Lindsey and Donte chat with Birdie Tam! Join them as they discuss Birdie’s world of ceramic art and illustration, style development, going full time as an artist, balancing social media with making, hustle culture, what it’s like being an artist in Sweden…and more! What’s one question you’d want to ask Birdie if you were interviewing her?(And hey, why not pop over to her social media (@birdietam.art) and ask her!Check out everything Birdie is working on:2023-11-291h 39

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes83. Pottery Myths Part 2: “Can we just all have sprinkles?”Lindsey and Donte discuss some technical and social myths around the pottery and wider ceramic world. Welcome to Part 2!Which of our social and technical myths was most interesting to you? Got one you think should be on the list?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!Referenced Artists and others:For Flux Sake episode on silicosis: https://www.brickyardnetwork.org/forfluxsake/ep20_____About...2023-11-1442 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes82. Pottery Myths Part 1: “Porcelain isn’t a boss fight…”Lindsey and Donte discuss some technical and social myths around the pottery and wider ceramic world. From thoughts on porcelain to setting goals for followers, they discuss some of the myths they’ve faced, the ways they’ve formed, and the ways they’ve navigated them.Have you ever had a moment where you realized a lesson you’d been taught wasn’t really the whole picture? Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!Referenced Artists and others 2023-10-3154 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes81. Financial Deep Dive: "How do you do what you do?"81. Financial Deep Dive: “How do you do what you do?”Lindsey and Donte go deep into the details of how they manage the financial part of their lives as working artists. From yearly income and where that income comes from to healthcare and retirement planning, these two mud peddlers invite you to see how they’re surviving and thriving* in this late-stage capitalist nightmare. Turns out the answer (if there is one) is more than time management skills and Lindsey’s bullet journal…How do you reconcile the fundamental instabilit...2023-10-171h 12

The 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 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes79. SacAnime Summer 2023 Review79. SacAnime Summer 2023 ReviewLindsey and Donte discuss their experiences at SacAnime. They walk through their expenses and profits, how they dealt with the tricky business of getting reception in a giant building made of concrete, and both new and old strategies they put to work to navigate their *very* busy weekend. Curious about the nuts and bolts of selling at an anime convention? This episode is for you.What’s your favorite event to either sell your own work, or buy some small-business-made art for yourself?...2023-09-1946 min

The 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 01

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes77. Chat w/ Evie of @mudmonsterclayworksLindsey and Donte sit down with Evie of @mudmonsterclayworks to chat about everything from pricing philosophy, to navigating big life changes that affect studio time...to the best way to bribe your studio manager to make sure your piece gets into the next firing.If you were on the call today, what question would you ask Evie?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!Shoutout to Jordan of @santacruzceramics_____...2023-08-1754 min

The 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 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes75. The Mud Peddlers Turns Three!Lindsey and Donte celebrate The Mud Peddlers’ three-year anniversary/birthday/marker of time being in your ears! Listen as they chat about what three years of this podcast has meant to them, and hear from fellow listeners! A huge thank you to everyone who listens to The Mud Peddlers…we wouldn’t be here three years later without you.An extra big thank you to those who sent in audio for this episode! Check out their work!Stephanie Krist of @firedfigmentsCaitlin (CJ) Jones of @mo...2023-07-0455 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes74. Tips for Starting a Youtube Channel74. Tips for Starting a Youtube ChannelLindsey picks Donte’s brain about starting a Youtube channel. From whether it’s better to buy a nice camera or a nice mic, to what “success” on Youtube might look like for you, join these mud peddlers for both an in the weeds and 30,000 foot view of this giant among social media and entertainment platforms.Do you have a Youtube channel? What convinced you to start one? If you don’t, what’s been your main reason for not doing so? Let us know in t...2023-07-041h 11

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes73. Mid-Year Review: “More than just dudes in a garage…”Lindsey and Donte check in on their progress towards the goals they set at the beginning of the year. Among conversations around contracts, classes, and children, they find out which goals they’ve met, and which ones have shifted since the dawn of 2023.How is your year shaping up so far? Tag us on social media or tell us in the comments!_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sc...2023-06-2048 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes72: Eureka Moments: Part 2 – The EmotionalLindsey and Donte continue their exploration of a question from listener @harta.vs. This episode's “eureka” moments focus on the emotional. There’s talk of who defines value, what defines success, and exactly how many tears Lindsey shed over her grad school application.What’s one of your biggest emotional eureka moments? Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!Referenced artists/organizations:Beautiful Bizarre Magazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine)Companion Gallery (@companiongallery)Angel Crespo (@redivider_)_____2023-06-0650 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes71. "Eureka!" Moments: Part 1 -- The TechnicalIt’s big breakthroughs this week as Lindsey and Donte answer a listener question from @harta.vs in way more detail than anyone wanted! It’s “eureka” moments, or situations where a lightbulb went off and changed everything. This week it’s technical breakthroughs – what ours have been, and how we think you can find your own.What’s one of your biggest technical eureka moments?Referenced artists:Sue McLeod @suemcleodceramicsTell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!2023-05-2441 min

The 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

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes69. NCECA 2023 Day-by-DayIn this special vlog-style podcast, Lindsey and Donte document their time at NCECA 2023. From sleep-deprived flights to amped-up live podcasting sessions, join them at they share each day's experience during the nation's largest ceramics convention.Did you go to NCECA? What was your favorite part? If you were to go, what would you be most interested in seeing?Referenced Artists/Institutions:Tim See (@timseeclay)Sarah Kin CeramicsAnne Egitto (@littlepotteryventure)Clayscapes Pottery Inc. (@clayscapes_pottery)Leah Harvell aka Queen...2023-04-041h 56

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 06

The 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 min

The 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

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes62. Selling Online vs. Selling In PersonLindsey and Donte debate the pros and cons of selling online and selling in person – and which they prefer. There’s talk of everything from personality types and performance, to location and love notes. How do you prefer to sell your work? If you’ve never sold your work before but are interested in doing so, what’s your biggest barrier to getting started?Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!Mentioned ArtistsFlorian Gadsby (@floriangadsby)Mike Cine...2022-12-1349 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes61.Tips for Making Handles: “You mug cuddlers…”Lindsey and Donte talk all things handles: the different ways you can make them, the pros and cons of each making method, style vs. function, tips for improving your handles if you’re a beginner, and how the way they make handles has changed with time and projects. They recommend a few different artists to look at for reference, and even suggest a bit of handle “homework” if you’re up for it… How do you prefer to make handles? Is there a method you’ve never tried but might like to?T...2022-11-2252 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes60. Holiday Prep 2.0: “I don’t have the stock for that!”Lindsey and Donte again touch upon the topic of preparing for the holidays. In a more musing sequel to their 2020 episode on holiday prep, these two mud peddlers discuss their holiday shop update plans, where they focus their numbers on inventory when there’s multiple demands on their product, and changing perspectives on money-making and efficiency. Is this your first time selling your work during the holidays? If you’re a holiday season veteran, what’s one piece of advice would you give to help a newcomer get through this crazy time of year?2022-11-0838 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes59. Chat w/ Aaron of Dirty Panda CeramicsLindsey and Donte sit down with Aaron Navarro of Dirty Panda Ceramics for a very nerdy discussion of everything from pricing, glaze techniques, and inventory management, to B movies, Warhammer, and Nick Cage.Find Aaron’s work on Instagram (@dirtypanda_ceramics) and meet him in person this January at Sacramento’s SacAnime Con.What was your favorite part of this conversation? Tell us in the comments, or tag us on social media!_____About Your Hosts...2022-10-251h 14

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes57. Tools: “You have a gripe with the sponges!”From sponges in beginner packets to touch-screen kilns, Lindsey and Donte discuss tools – and their experiences with what’s a necessity, what’s a luxury, and what’s totally superfluous.They consider what you gain or lose by using certain tools, how perceptions of what’s a “necessary” tool have changed over time, and when it’s better to experiment with lots of tools vs. when it’s better to invest in a single one.And of course, they share the tools companies that might help you find the tool that becomes...2022-10-1153 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes57. What To Do w/ Your Seconds: "Save it for Link Day..."Lindsey and Donte discuss what they do when the kiln gods do NOT bless their firings, and they end up with pieces that don’t meet their regular quality standards. They share what makes a “second” for them, the pros and cons of selling seconds, the different ways you could go about it if you’re considering selling your seconds, and how we navigate the abject horror of our audiences on hammer-happy Link Day...Have you ever bought a “second” from an artist? Do you sell your seconds?Tell us in the co...2022-09-2741 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes56. Oxidation vs. Reduction Firings: “It’s lit!”Lindsey and Donte discuss the answer to a question that always creeps up on people just getting into ceramics: What exactly is the difference between an oxidation and a reduction firing?They share that answer both in layman’s terms, and with a single pinkie toe in the chemistry behind it all.They also discuss other elements around the oxidation vs reduction battle, like how do you get a reduction look without doing a reduction firing, and what do you do if you’re a student with goals to cont...2022-09-1320 min

The 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

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes53. 2022 Mid-Year Review: “What’s gonna make it through the sieve?”Lindsey and Donte check in on the progress of their 2022 goals.They share what they have accomplished (and what they learned from doing so) and what they’ve had to kick down the road a bit (and how they’re adapting their plans for the rest of the year). There’s talk of parenting as a potter, what mental blocks have kept some goals perpetually on the to-do list, and how these two artists have reacted to the pull between their work lives and their personal lives.2022-07-1945 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes52. Photography Pt. 2: "Feed the algorithm..."Lindsey and Donte share how they navigate making videos of their work for social media. From TikTok and Instagram Reels to Youtube, they discuss how they manage their video content,, the biggest challenges they face in creating videos, and some ways to make your own video content-creation a bit easier if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the ever-changing demands of the algorithm gods.How comfortable are you with taking videos of your work? What tip might you share with someone who is just getting into video-creation?Tell us in th...2022-07-0541 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes50. Photography Pt. 1: “There has to be a vibe about it…”Lindsey and Donte talk about how they take photos. There’s talk of light, color, angles, backgrounds, editing tools, and the ever-important vibe of photographs -- and how it relates to their branding. They also share some tips that helped them as they started taking pictures of their work...there's even a little homework assignment for you to try out if you’re doing the same.What do you struggle with the most when you take photos? What’s one photography tip you've found the most helpful?Tell us in the...2022-05-2440 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes49: What makes something valuable?: “I’m paying for precious moments”Lindsey and Donte start out with a conversation about more pricing details, and how to balance skill, time, and rarity in pricing in your ceramic art…Which evolves into a lively debate about what makes something valuable.There’s discussion of social constructs, the lifecycle of fads, when properly valuing work becomes price gouging. And – of course – swirly mugs.How do you navigate the ambiguity of value when you’re looking to buy others’ work? Or when you’re figuring out the “right” price for your work?...2022-05-1054 min

The 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 min

The 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 08

The 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

The 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 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes44. Seed Studio w/ Sioux BeanSeed Studio w/ Sioux BeanWith Donte out of the studio with some very exciting news, Lindsey and special guest Sioux Bean sit down to continue The Mud Peddlers pre-NCECA interview series. Sioux shares his earliest memories with clay, how his conceptions about art and sculpture underwent a massive evolution over the years, his rise in the food and fine dining industry, his experiences with higher education…and how all of that has intertwined to give rise to the socially-conscious work he does today.He...2022-03-021h 11

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes43. Feet and DesignLindsey and Donte discuss all things feet…on pottery. They share the pros and cons of trimming or not, discuss the functional and stylistic considerations around feet, and even get into some thoughts about pottery design in general and what makes a piece interesting to them. Whether you’re a new potter/ceramic artist and you’re having trouble getting your feet “just right” or have had your hands in clay for a while and feel a bit stuck, this episode has a little something for you.Do you trim your f...2022-02-1543 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes42. Verge Center for the Arts w/ Anna Morales“It wasn’t dirt, it was gold to me.” In this alchemical interview, Lindsey and Donte talk personal transformation, art resources, and community with Anna Morales.Anna is a ceramic artist and Public Engagement Coordinator at Verge Center for the Arts in Sacramento.She shares her experience catching the “clay bug”, the career path she chose that took her to Verge, and why you– yes you– should come say hi at Verge during NCECA and throughout the year.This interview is part of a series celebrati...2022-02-0155 min

The 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 min

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes39. 2021 ReflectionLindsey and Donte reflect on this past year, and begin shaping plans for 2022. They chat about the goals they met, the goals they stand to face in the new year, and the goals that will carry over into next year – and why some got checked off and others did not. There’s talk of glazing adventures, troubles with stickers, and the unexpected growth(s) that added something special to their year. Oh and by the way…Lindsey finally made her Patreon.About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award...2021-12-2144 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 02

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 08

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes1. Welcome to The Mud Peddlers: Origin StoriesLindsey 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.2020-07-1525 min