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Studio Scavengers Part 3

nature (field and farm) A broken bone and a chipped tooth, an owl feather and a sun bleached skull, a seed pod and a parched pine cone….all of these things are the souvenirs of nature. These are the time posts that … Continue reading

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Studio Scavengers Part 2

My knuckles were already cracked and wind burned, Chicago’s winter patina a leathery skintone. When the frozen windowsill smashed down on them, it was just adding insult to injury. But no matter, I was through the window in a flash … Continue reading

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Can you speak to the phrase “starving artist”? Any truth to it?

This post is the last of a series of interview answers written by Dolan and published in abbreviated form in Uppercase magazine. To read the whole series, see the Tell me a story archives.  I actually loathe this phrase, and here’s why. … Continue reading

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Any new projects in the pipeline? Any tips/tricks for staying inspired and productive?

This post is part of a series of interview answers written by Dolan and published in abbreviated form in Uppercase magazine. We’ll be publishing one of these Q&A’s each Thursday for the next few months. Any new projects in the pipeline? Always! … Continue reading

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Ali Marie seems to be a big part of your business. How does that work?

This post is part of a series of interview answers written by Dolan and published in abbreviated form in Uppercase magazine. We’ll be publishing one of these Q&A’s each Thursday for the next few months. Ali Marie is an extremely pivitol part … Continue reading

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What are some of your roadblocks as an artist now, and how do you work through them?

This post is part of a series of interview answers written by Dolan and published in abbreviated form in Uppercase magazine. We’ll be publishing one of these Q&A’s each Thursday for the next few months. Most of the roadblocks these days are … Continue reading

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5 New Holiday Traditions from a Southern Heart

Every year I get a little older and I always long for the days of yore. Sitting around a log fire and waiting for grandmother to pull the cookies from the oven. But a few years ago I realized, with … Continue reading

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Where do you see the future of woodworking and craft?

This post is part of a series of interview answers written by Dolan and published in abbreviated form in Uppercase magazine. We’ll be publishing one of these Q&A’s each Thursday for the next few months. I see a bold direction opening up … Continue reading

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