Why? That is forever the question, isn’t it. Why do we make and do? Also, can we just put in our 10,000 hours spread over a thousand different things?

1. "Lowercase a, art."

1 Mar 21st, 2018 27m 19s

Introductions! Tiff and Julia share a little about themselves and their relationship to art and creativity. And Bob Ross.

”Give Me Worth” – selling your art

May 30th, 2018 49m 1s

When do you decide you feel good enough about your art to start charging for it? And how do you put a value on it? We discuss the commercial side of creating. We also check in on our homework progress, and sing the praises of professional frami

Out and About

Feb 20th, 2019 43m 19s

Art is not just for museums and living rooms - it’s all around us! We discuss murals, graffiti, illicit mosaics, and all sorts of possibly gray area beautifying.

14: Doodles, Self-Worth, and Inspiration, Question Mark?

Sep 19th, 2018 36m 16s

It can be hard to separate your sense of self worth from your output – either quantity or quality. But that’s probably not the best way to handle your identity as a creative person. (Or is it? Julia briefly plays devil’s advocate.) Also: Spaghe

12: Paint With All the Colors of, You Know

Aug 22nd, 2018 48m 55s

There is no reason to stop asking people what their favorite color is, right? It turns out Tiff and Julia have the same one – but we also talk a lot about all sorts of colors and how color theory, -psychology, -philosophy, and -blindness might

Posers and Impostors – Looking the Part

Aug 8th, 2018 37m 47s

Can an artist wear khakis? Do tattoos make someone cool and creative? What stereotypes do we have working for or against us, as creative and makey people?

Content and Intent – Being Political

Jul 11th, 2018 53m 39s

Is art political – and does it have to be? Do you have a responsibility to make with issues and values in mind? Is crafting as post-apocalyptic life skill a political statement? Either way, we have a lot of feelings on the subject, and on curre

8: Figuring out our Feelings

Jun 27th, 2018 45m 49s

Touchy feely touching base time. How are we feeling about our creating? Is talking about it making it better or worse? And is it OK to do a thing just because it’s fun?Links and Show Notes Tiff’s painted rocks!Support Make Do with a Rela

7: Too Cool for School

Jun 13th, 2018 36m 44s

Do you have to have proper training and a degree to be an artist? To do art? To call yourself an artist? We ponder credibility and qualifications. Links and Show Notes Wine and paint!Support Make Do with a Relay FM Membership

Too Cool for School

Jun 13th, 2018 36m 44s

Do you have to have proper training and a degree to be an artist? To do art? To call yourself an artist? We ponder credibility and qualifications.

5. Baller at Whales - Social Media, Inspiration, and Fails

May 16th, 2018 33m 51s

Social media is your friend. Except when it isn't. And when it comes to creativity, that is very much the case. So how do you use it to your advantage?

4. From The Pen Show - Double Broad, Double Feature!

May 2nd, 2018 1h 20m

Together at last! We met up at the Atlanta Pen Show to talk to some amazing creative friends, and try to figure out what a creative community means to us.Stuff that comes up:The Atlanta Pen ShowJonathon BrooksCarolina Pen CompanyNakaya Pe

A Room of One’s Own

Apr 4th, 2018 37m 35s

It is a truth universally acknowledged that having space to do art is an amazing feeling. (Never mind that first time you get to say ”my studio” out loud… ) But spending money on your art, be it a hobby or a business, be it a studio space or to

2. A Room of One's Own

Apr 4th, 2018 37m 35s

It is a truth universally acknowledged that having space to do art is an amazing feeling. (Never mind that first time you get to say "my studio" out loud...). But spending money on your art, be it a hobby or a business, be it a studio space or

”Lowercase a, art.”

Mar 21st, 2018 27m 19s

Introductions! Tiff and Julia share a little about themselves and their relationship to art and creativity. And Bob Ross.

What’s Your Type?

May 15th, 2019 34m 1s

We took a quiz on creative types, and it spun into a discussion about what that actually means. And if it matters. HOMEWORK: How would you describe yourself as a creative person?

I Know You Are But What Am I?

May 1st, 2019 24m 37s

We tricked our respective husbands into joining us for a conversation about being creative and not, and putting up with us. (And by tricked, we mean we asked them.)

Reunited And It Feels So... Good?

Apr 17th, 2019 36m 36s

We met up in Atlanta and talked about being good and feeling not good. And how to take a compliment.

"The Artist Is Resident"

Apr 3rd, 2019 48m 16s

Julia has Done A Thing, and so we’re talking about artist residencies and creative retreats, and what those can mean.

Take The Cake

Mar 20th, 2019 54m 41s

We are celebrating our one year podiversary! And what better time to talk to Tiff’s bestie Tanya about the ups and downs of being a cake artist. (Though she might object to that word. )

”Do Women Have To Be Naked To Get Into The Met Museum?”

Mar 6th, 2019 52m 3s

It’s not easy being green. Or pink, as the case may be. What role does gender play in our own making, and in the history of art and creating? Spoiler: It ain’t all roses and fluffy yarn.

When Art Really Is Pain

Feb 6th, 2019 42m 12s

There are a lot of ways to hurt yourself when you’re making stuff. We discuss ergonomics, stupid injuries, proper protection and weird helpful doodads. Plus a question about (not) comparing yourself to others.

It All Sparks Joy, OK?

Jan 23rd, 2019 43m 59s

Konmari mania makes it into the Make Do studio, as we discuss if and when you should take a long hard look at your stash of craft supplies.

We Need A Resolution

Jan 9th, 2019 52m 38s

Welcome to the distant future! We’re talking about goals, aims, resolutions, and intentions, and what they can mean. (And which of them sends Tiff hiding under her desk.)