The Independent Artist Podcast

Douglas Sigwarth/ Will Armstrong

Visual Artists! You are not alone! IAP gives voice to the working artist. Inspirational and entertaining conversations with successful road show artists. Every story delves into the process of self-discovery behind the work and the career path that creates financial success. Douglas Sigwarth is a glassblower, and Will Armstrong is a mixed-media artist. Both have been working as independent artists for over 20 years on the art fair circuit. As cohosts, their contrasting experiences and styles make for comical and relatable talks that affect today’s contemporary artists.

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Nurturing a Gift/ Marina Terauds

The Independent Artist Podcast

12/30/24 • 71 min

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.
Marina Terauds (https://www.marinaterauds.com/) has always loved to draw. When she was a child, her parents would sneak her sketchpad, and while she slept, they created drawings for her to find when she awoke. She enrolled in an arts academy in 5th grade and continued her art education, earning a master's in printmaking at The Latvian Academy of Arts. She worked as a key animator for many years before she emigrated to the United States with her husband Uldis. In this conversation, Marina describes her experiences adapting to rural life in a different country without being fluent in the language. Her nature walks became the source of inspiration, which ultimately fueled her body of work.
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Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists.
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The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org
Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
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TRANSformation/ Randy Thomae and Cammy Rahore

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01/22/24 • 62 min

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.
Randy Thomae has embarked on a journey that has resulted in a radical realignment in their quest to be their best self. At first, Cammy Rahore was their alter ego, a persona and drag name they adopted as they traveled the country in pursuit of their art career. Once they embraced that being trans was indeed their superpower, Cammy's ultimate goals have shifted to include saving the lives of trans people through their artwork and as a role model by being their most authentic self. A powerful conversation that will inspire you to be a kind human and an ally to anyone struggling to be their best self. Follow their story on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cammyrahore/ and help spread the visual virus of love and understanding.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist.
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Website https://www.sigwarthglass.com/independentartistpodcast.html
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theindependentartistpodcast
Mailing List http://eepurl.com/hwQn7b
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.
Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
Business inquiries at [email protected]
https://soundcloud.com/oliverlear
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The Hero’s Journey/ Trés & Helene Taylor

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02/13/23 • 84 min

Trés Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ was a biochemist with a passion for writing. He was at a turning point in his life when a paintbrush fell from the sky and landed in his hand. The universe unfolded a path for him towards being an artist serendipitously at the time he met Helene. She "caught him" as he stepped into this new life, and together, they built a career as folk artists on a spiritual journey. This is the first part of a two-episode conversation that will inspire you to follow your own hero's journey through "rediscovering joy." In the preamble discussion, Douglas and Will discuss the Tuscon Gem Show, getting back to the glass studio, and jury bait.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
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VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

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Website https://www.sigwarthglass.com/independentartistpodcast.html
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Mailing List http://eepurl.com/hwQn7b

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
Business inquiries at [email protected]
https://soundcloud.com/oliverlear
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3XFg

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A Vessel for Meaning/ Benjamin Frey

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12/19/22 • 87 min

"As artists, we have a story we tell ourselves. We have something we want to express and if we're lucky, what we've created is a vessel for meaning..............each person who comes up to the object, the image we create, they are going to bring their own image, their own background to it. And that's as true as any story we tell." Benjamin Frey
Benjamin Frey https://www.benjaminfrey.com/ grew up in a family of creatives. When he met Roderick Slayer, Ben discovered the impact mentorship would have on his artistic journey. He joined an art commune that the group called The Academy. Wanderlust has sent Ben on various life adventures including a time in Paris and selling his work on the streets of New York. The constant in his life has been pursuing his artistic vision with relentless passion. After years of chasing his own career, Ben was invited to join the board of the National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA), which he currently serves as the Board Chair. He is inspired to be part of an organization that vigorously works to support and mentor artists similar to how he made his start. Tune in for his fascinating stories.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as a professional independent artist.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
Business inquiries at [email protected]
https://soundcloud.com/oliverlear
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3XFg
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Weird In Their Own Way/ Duke Klassen

The Independent Artist Podcast

12/05/22 • 93 min

Working Artists! You are not Alone! Duke Klassen is the original independent artist. The art fair industry was built on the backs of artists like him and his wife LaDes. Being independent allowed him to craft a multi-faceted life that involved travel, friendships, family, and adventure. In this conversation, Duke shares stories from his 80 years on the planet that will resonate with anyone who sets a course to pursue their passions.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as a professional independent artist. This week's preamble topics include finding an unexpected podcast studio on the road, a breakdown of the One of a Kind Show, and getting back to normal after physical struggles.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
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VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

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Nature AND Nurture/ Jeffrey Zachmann and Carl Zachmann

The Independent Artist Podcast

06/26/23 • 87 min

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It's difficult to say regarding this father/ son pair of kinetic sculptors. Jeffrey Zachmann http://www.zachmann.com/brought his son Carl Zachmann https://carlzachmann.com/ on the road with him throughout his career as an independent artist. It is no wonder that Carl eventually followed step with his dad after exploring his interest in engineering and archeology. What seemed like a random collection of interests coalesced around his body of work involving gears and artifacts, encouraging the viewer to go internal. Conversely, Jeffrey's work is a lively experience that allows his collectors to actively engage in the movement within his pieces which disarms them and allows their natural and unfiltered reactions to emerge. These men are extremely creative, and their stories about their experiences on the road are truly entertaining.
In the preamble conversation, Douglas and Will discuss hiding from tornadoes, canceling a show, and mistaken identities.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
Business inquiries at [email protected]
https://soundcloud.com/oliverlear
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3X

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Business in the Front

The Independent Artist Podcast

09/18/23 • 67 min

Can't make this $#!T up!!! The stories from the road we all experience, while outrageous to most, seem so normal to all of us. In this episode, we unpack the stories from the St. Louis Art Fair. As we anticipate a wrap of the summer art fair season, we've got the winter applications nagging away at us. Tune in as Douglas https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will http://www.willarmstrongart.com/#/ try to make sense of it all in a thoughtful and entertaining way!
Will Armstrong's PRINTDROP23 (Use code at checkout) http://www.willarmstrongart.com/#/ Reproduction Sale!!
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Please help out these amazing members of our community. Read their stories and give if you can:
Oliver Hampel: https://www.gofundme.com/f/oliver-hampel-needs-our-help
Carol Greiwe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-after-brain-hemorrage-studio-robbery?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Amy Lansburg: https://www.gofundme.com/f/surviving-hurricane-idalia
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
Business inquiries at [email protected]
https://soundcloud.com/oliverlear
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3X

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One Step Towards the Gods/ Lisa Kristine

The Independent Artist Podcast

10/10/22 • 75 min

Working Artists! You are not alone!! Lisa Kristine https://lisakristine.com/ celebrates the humanity within us all that transcends language and culture through her fine art photography. When approached to document modern-day slavery, she was troubled by what was hidden in plain sight. In this talk, she shares her harrowing experiences to do the work she felt called to do. Her powerful work encourages the viewer not only to form a connection from the head but rather from the heart.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, co-host and talk about topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as a professional independent artist. This week's preamble topic includes a discussion about the differences between fine art and fine craft.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
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Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

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Riding the Tide/ Rey Alfonso

The Independent Artist Podcast

09/05/22 • 103 min

Working Artists! You are not alone!! Rey Alfonso https://reyalfonsostudio.com/ tried to escape Cuba multiple times as a youth. At 17, he built a boat and set sail across the Atlantic, determined to make a better life for himself. In "Riding the Tide," Rey recounts his literal voyage and the metaphorical tide of finding his way as an immigrant in the US and, ultimately, a successful independent artist. This is an amazing story of resilience you won't want to miss.
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, co-host and talk about topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest who shares their unique experiences as professional independent artists. This week's preamble topics include "the Cannonball Run," Corning Glass Museum, commissions, and hiring help for the "dum-dum" work.
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Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

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No Limitations/ Marlene Rose

The Independent Artist Podcast

09/04/23 • 99 min

When Marlene Rose https://marlenerose.com/ discovered molten glass, she was energized by the adrenaline rush of the material. While pursuing her BFA, she learned that glass could be used for more than just craft, but as a means to convey an idea of what she wanted to say. Although glassblowing was more common at the time, she was drawn to an ancient technique of sand casting, typically used for metal. Sculpting molten glass in a mold of sand sent her in a direction where everything was new and exciting with no limitations.
Please take the ZAPP artist survey. bit.ly/ZAPPArtistSurvey
Please help out these amazing members of our community. Read their stories and give if you can:
Oliver Hampel: https://www.gofundme.com/f/oliver-hampel-needs-our-help
Carol Greiwe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-after-brain-hemorrage-studio-robbery?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Amy Lansburg: https://www.gofundme.com/f/surviving-hurricane-idalia
Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist.
PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US
Email us at [email protected] with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.

Sponsors
The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org

Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear
Business inquiries at [email protected]
https://soundcloud.com/oliverlear
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3X

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How many episodes does The Independent Artist Podcast have?

The Independent Artist Podcast currently has 97 episodes available.

What topics does The Independent Artist Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Fine Art, Artist, Visual Arts, Contemporary Art, How To, Podcasts, Education, Artist Podcast and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Independent Artist Podcast?

The episode title 'Spurred Me On/ Amy Flynn' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Independent Artist Podcast?

The average episode length on The Independent Artist Podcast is 79 minutes.

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Episodes of The Independent Artist Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Independent Artist Podcast?

The first episode of The Independent Artist Podcast was released on Apr 7, 2021.

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