A podcast centered around design, creativity, and the search for authentic inspiration in woodworking and beyond, hosted by Paul Jasper, Erik Curtis, and Mary Tsai. Join our Patreon for a VIDEO FEED of the show on YOUTUBE, and the ever lively AFTERSHOW: https://patreon.com/user?u=91688467&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
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Episode 19 - The Master Series: NAKASHIMA
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In today's episode of the Master Series, we discuss the amazing Japanese Americana furniture designer and architect, George Nakashima, widely considered to be the father of slab furniture. George believed trees had a soul, and through the act of making furniture he was giving them a second life. His most famous pieces of furniture include live edge…
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Episode 18 - Is "DIY" Bullshit?
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The current crop of DIY shows make us feel as though we can build anything quickly and easily over the course of a weekend with only a few tools. But is this ACTUALLY TRUE??? Are DIY influencers selling us a fantasy as a form of entertainment or are they really teaching us how to make things and improve our homes? In this episode, we review a brief…
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Episode 17 - PERFECTIONISM: Friend or Foe?
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Are you a PERFECTIONIST? Do you have tendencies toward perfectionism? Does it steal the joy of making things? Does it make it difficult to start or finish anything because it's so built up in your mind how AMAZING the next project needs to be? OR does it make you a better maker/artist with a higher standard of excellence who improves very quickly a…
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Episode 16 - CAN WE TRUST Content Creators?
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Content Creators have taken social media by storm, showing you all their "tips & tricks", advising you what to buy, and how to make things. THEIR GOAL: GET THE MOST EYEBALLS TO WATCH THEIR VIDEOS SO THEY EARN MORE MONEY in the form of ad revenue and corporate sponsorships. This begs the question of whether you can trust their advice. In this episod…
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Episode 15 - The Master Series: The Shakers & Their Amazing Furniture
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In the Masters Series, we review MAJOR INFLUENCES on American Furniture. Together, we seek to understand their story, belief systems, and guiding philosophies, as a way to understand the objects they made, which are still extremely well know and popular today. The Shakers are SO MUCH more than just simple furniture. Did you know they pursued artist…
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Episode 14 - Stay Hobbyist or go Full Time Professional?
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Is being a HOBBYIST enough?? Or should you lay down all the chips and go FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL?? Today we discuss the pros/cons of this critical decision faced by so many artists to help you evaluate your own decision. Paul & Mary are hobbyists while Erik is a full time professional, so we have all the viewpoints covered and get INTO IT. Join us f…
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Episode 13 - Death and Legacy
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Fact: We're all going to die. Question: Do we make things, things that can last across centuries, as a way of establishing a legacy for ourselves. Do you think "this piece will likely outlive me" as you make? Have you thought, "I wonder who will own this some day and how they will use it, or whether they'll be curious who I am?". Coming to terms wi…
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Episode 12 - Pursue Passion or Profit?
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Many people will tell you, "Pursue your passion and you'll never work a day in your life", suggesting that if you follow your burning passion, the money will follow. Others are far more practical recommending you find a product that will sell and focus on that right away while building your business because WE ALL HAVE BILLS TO PAY. Which of these …
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Episode 11 - Is CNC Woodworking?
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CNC technology is currently one of the most divisive topics in our craft. Many argue, CNC use should NOT be considered woodworking, while others insist that it's just another tool, and these "growing pains" occur whenever a new technology comes into the craft. This speaks to a larger issue of innovation & technology adoption in the arts and the cha…
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Episode 10 - Creative Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, & Solutions
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Have you felt creative burnout as an artist/maker? You feel exhausted, uninspired, and maybe even a bit cynical. What do you do in these moments? What do you do when you hit that moment of not caring or not having the energy to keep up with your job or creative work? In this episode, we share our experiences identifying and dealing with creative bu…
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In this episode, we discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cover how we can use this exciting (and sometimes scary) technology in our creative pursuits. Our host Mary Tsai, who works in the AI field, helps us understand fact vs. myth, as we cover many topics that we are forced to address now that AI plays such a prominent role in our daily lives.…
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How do we figure out WHO WE ARE as an artist? What is it that we want to communicate with our work, either visually or conceptually? Have you been able to define a style that is immediately recognizable as your own? For most, this is an evolutionary process consisting of much trial and error, taking risks, resulting in both failures and successes. …
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Why do people LOVE and CHERISH certain objects? What is it about those objects exactly? If we can figure this out, perhaps we can use these guiding principles to guide the things WE MAKE, becoming treasured heirlooms instead of disposable goods. This has far reaching implications for humanity at a time where resources are being depleted, pollution …
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Episode 6 - Is Hustle Culture Toxic for Creativity?
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"HUSTLE & GRIND BABY!" We've all heard catchy motivational phrases like this, which sound good on the surface, but is HUSTLE CULTURE actually toxic to our creativity? Does it lead to higher productivity and success or simply BURNOUT? Join us for a discussion on this topic where we arrive at some quite interesting conclusions. To watch the YOUTUBE V…
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Most of us hate being bored. However, does being bored actually stimulate creativity? Research suggests it DOES! . How do you handle your boredom? Do you allow yourself time to be bored or do you constantly take your phone out and browse it like a dopamine addict? Are you doing yourself a creative disservice? Join us for a discussion on this absolu…
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Episode 4 - Design Lessons w/ Konrad Sauer : 1+1=3?
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We are honored to have our first guest, Konrad Sauer, on the podcast to discuss his views of design with us including: 1 + 1 = 3, the pitfalls of using computers to design, designing without considering execution details, and more. Konrad is known more broadly in the woodworking field for his exceptionally beautiful and function infill planes (Saue…
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Episode 3 - Artist vs. Craftsperson
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Are you an Artist? Are you a Craftsperson? Does it matter? Why do we use these labels and what are the differences between art and craft? What exactly is art? What is Craft? Are these labels helpful or just bullshit? Join our discussion on this divisive topic. To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the funny & inappropriate AFTERSHOW, subsc…
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Episode 2 - Creativity, Inspiration, & Avoidance
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Where do you look for INSPIRATION when you're in a creative rut? Why do so many people AVOID original design? Let's hurt some feelings today as we discuss these extremely important issues. To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the highly inappropriate AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467…
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We dive in to the sticky, but important topic of COPYING. Is it OK? Is it helpful? Is it a normal part of the artistic process? Let's discuss.Por Woodworking is Bullsh*t
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