This episode is in conversation with Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, a photo based artist, living in Rhode Island.We discuss her history, creative journey, soon to be published book "The Answers Take Time" , and multimedia project "The Unremembered" .

This episode is in conversation with Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, a photo based artist, living in Rhode Island.We discuss her history, creative journey, soon to be published book <a href="https://minormattersbooks.com/collections/in-development/products/the-answers-take-tim" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"The Answers Take Time" </a>, and multimedia project <a href="https://www.annumatthew.com/gallery/unremembered/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"The Unremembered"</a> .

Annu Palakunnathu Matthew: Connecting past and present.

Dana Smith

This week Ron sits down with an old friend and fellow NESOP alum Dana Smith to talk about the photography industry over the past 30 years, shifting perspectives, outworking millennials, and just getting back to playing like an artist.

This week Ron sits down with an old friend and fellow NESOP alum Dana Smith to talk about the photography industry over the past 30 years, shifting perspectives, outworking millennials, and just getting back to playing like an artist.

"A Constant State Of Play" - Being An Artist with Dana Smith

Jesseca Ferguson is an artist living in Boston who works with antiquarian photo processes to think about things that pass through this world. https://www.museumofmemory.com“You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories.”   … StanisÅ‚aw Lec (1909-1966)I work with handmade photography and collage in a studio filled with  old books and other oddments.  Interacting synergistically, these  objects enable me to continue my ongoing investigation of the photograph  as a story written with light – a story that may, in fact, never have  happened.“Separation penetrates the disappearing person like a pigment and steeps him in gentle radiance.”   … Walter Benjamin (1892-1940)

Jesseca Ferguson is an artist living in Boston who works with antiquarian photo processes to think about things that pass through this world. <a href="https://www.museumofmemory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.museumofmemory.com</a>“You can close your eyes to reality, but not to memories.”   … StanisÅ‚aw Lec (1909-1966)I work with handmade photography and collage in a studio filled with old books and other oddments.  Interacting synergistically, these objects enable me to continue my ongoing investigation of the photograph as a story written with light – a story that may, in fact, never have happened.“Separation penetrates the disappearing person like a pigment and steeps him in gentle radiance.”   … Walter Benjamin (1892-1940)

Jesseca Ferguson: The Life and Memory of Things

Francine Weiss is the Senior Curator for the Newport Art Museum. We talked about how her job has evolved with technology, advice for artists, how to communicate with art and who is inspiring her. Please https://newportartmuseum.org/https://newportartmuseum.org/exhibitions/hair-stories/

Francine Weiss is the Senior Curator for the Newport Art Museum. We talked about how her job has evolved with technology, advice for artists, how to communicate with art and who is inspiring her. Please <a href="https://newportartmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newportartmuseum.org/</a><a href="https://newportartmuseum.org/exhibitions/hair-stories/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newportartmuseum.org/exhibitions/hair-stories/</a>

Creating Community: Francine Weiss, Senior Curator of the Newport Art Museum

The tendency to overthink and overproduce work is not discouraged in the age of immediate gratification and competition for nanoseconds of attention. Working against that trend is often where real "art" exists. 

The tendency to overthink and overproduce work is not discouraged in the age of immediate gratification and competition for nanoseconds of attention. Working against that trend is often where real "art" exists.

Keep It Simple and do your thing

Mara Trachtenberg is a fascinating artist who creates worlds to tell stories about the world we all live in. Our conversation moved from mechanical process to myths and legends. She is a powerful creative force.https://www.heragallery.org/mara-trachtenberg

Mara Trachtenberg is a fascinating artist who creates worlds to tell stories about the world we all live in. Our conversation moved from mechanical process to myths and legends. She is a powerful creative force.<a href="https://www.heragallery.org/mara-trachtenberg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.heragallery.org/mara-trachtenberg</a>

Mara Trachtenberg: Myths and Monsters

Today, Ron and Alex talk about good work and great work and what the difference is between them. And what is that secret sauce that makes good work, great work. It's not as simple as you might think.

Today, Ron and Alex talk about good work and great work and what the difference is between them. And what is that secret sauce that makes good work, great work. It's not as simple as you might think.

What's the difference between "Good" and "Great"

Suzanne McDonald

Today we are talking with Susan McDonald. Suzanne is a brand journalist education innovator community launch your success advocate, pod cast, or multi award winning marketing solutions and all around great person. And it was a pleasure to listen to what she's up to.https://newportinteractivemarketing.com/events/https://anglesandinsights.com/Resultshttps://www.roiinu.com/insights

Today we are talking with Susan McDonald. Suzanne is a brand journalist education innovator community launch your success advocate, pod cast, or multi award winning marketing solutions and all around great person. And it was a pleasure to listen to what she's up to.<a href="https://newportinteractivemarketing.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newportinteractivemarketing.com/events/</a><a href="https://anglesandinsights.com/Results" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anglesandinsights.com/Results</a><a href="https://www.roiinu.com/insights" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.roiinu.com/insights</a>

Conversation with "Solutionist" Suzanne McDonald

Recorded live in Providence, Rhode Island near the famous pedestrian bridge, Ron and Alex take on the idea of professionalism and what that means now. When someone calls themselves a professional, what are they trying to convey? What's wrong with being an amatuer? Why does it matter?

Recorded live in Providence, Rhode Island near the famous pedestrian bridge, Ron and Alex take on the idea of professionalism and what that means now. When someone calls themselves a professional, what are they trying to convey? What's wrong with being an amatuer? Why does it matter?

What is Professional

Eden Casteel

This week Alex is sitting down with Eden from Eden Casteel Music Studio to talk about the challenges of living a life in music during a pandemic. Not only has she kept her students engaged, but she is working on her third album since June, and has played live with talented musicians throughout the world, but she's done it all from the comfort of her home.Eden's Website:http://www.edencasteel.com/

This week Alex is sitting down with Eden from Eden Casteel Music Studio to talk about the challenges of living a life in music during a pandemic. Not only has she kept her students engaged, but she is working on her third album since June, and has played live with talented musicians throughout the world, but she's done it all from the comfort of her home.Eden's Website:<a href="http://www.edencasteel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.edencasteel.com/</a>

Keeping Musicians Connected - with Eden Casteel

Conversation about all things relating to photo, video, production, technology, and art making. We learn from talking with our friends and colleagues in the creative world, it is inspiring to hear their stories. If you're a visual thinker and creator, we speak your language. Hosted by Ron Cowie and Alex Bouthillier of Oyster Farm Productions.

This is our first recording outside and we're having a ball. We test new equipment (video to follow) and talk about gear and technology. Drop us a line. 

This is our first recording outside and we're having a ball. We test new equipment (video to follow) and talk about gear and technology. Drop us a line.

New Gear Nerdout

This week we talk with Tuni Shartner, Rhode Island's Economic Gardner and business connector, about her role in creating innovation spaces for businesses of all sizes. She has a keen insight and several accurate predictions.Then Alex and I discuss the creative habits that help us, and anyone, produce successful ideas. 

This week we talk with Tuni Shartner, Rhode Island's Economic Gardner and business connector, about her role in creating innovation spaces for businesses of all sizes. She has a keen insight and several accurate predictions.Then Alex and I discuss the creative habits that help us, and anyone, produce successful ideas.

Connecting Business and Habits

We're talking with Tammy Brown, Artistic Director of the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, Rhode Island about directing, Shakespeare, her artistic journey, and the process of building something new after a pandemic.Then, Alex and I discuss the creative process, Chase Jarvis, ice climbing, and the importance of finishing projects.

We're talking with Tammy Brown, Artistic Director of the <a href="https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Contemporary Theater Company</a> in Wakefield, Rhode Island about directing, Shakespeare, her artistic journey, and the process of building something new after a pandemic.Then, Alex and I discuss the creative process, Chase Jarvis, ice climbing, and the importance of finishing projects.

"It takes grit to do this" Making Art is a commitment

Is there a method for producing ideas? The answer is "Yes". This week: We discuss the book "A Technique For Producing Ideas"  by James Webb Young.Also, we're talking with Jess Bachman, Co-Founder and Creative Strategy Director of Fireteam, a creative marketing team that specializes in taking great ideas to the highest possible level of engagement. 

Is there a method for producing ideas? The answer is "Yes". This week: We discuss the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Technique-Producing-Advertising-Classics-Library/dp/0071410945" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"A Technique For Producing Ideas" </a> by James Webb Young.Also, we're talking with Jess Bachman, Co-Founder and Creative Strategy Director of <a href="http://fireteam.is/team/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fireteam</a>, a creative marketing team that specializes in taking great ideas to the highest possible level of engagement.

Producing and Directing Ideas

“Getting it wrong is right.” from Paul Arden’s book It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be is a path to making something fresh by doing it wrong. Being right means holding on to how things have always been done instead of breaking into new territory. To be right is to play it safe but to be wrong often is where innovation and new ideas are created. Today we look at some examples of how this thinking has been practiced and how you can practice it today.Artists Sally Mann &amp; Amy Giese are leaning into making things wrong to get them right.We also talk about the movie Valley Uprising, about the Yosemite Park dirtbags who changed, elevated, and innovated climbing.Alex talks about Netflix and their gatekeeping waysRon talks about his first real body of art and how it made him miserable.

“Getting it wrong is right.” from Paul Arden’s book<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-How-Good-Want/dp/0714843377" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be</a> is a path to making something fresh by doing it wrong. Being right means holding on to how things have always been done instead of breaking into new territory. To be right is to play it safe but to be wrong often is where innovation and new ideas are created. Today we look at some examples of how this thinking has been practiced and how you can practice it today.Artists<a href="https://www.sallymann.com/southern-landscapes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sally Mann</a> &amp;<a href="http://www.amygiese.com/concealed-at-first-at-last-i-appear.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Amy Giese</a> are leaning into making things wrong to get them right.We also talk about the movie Valley Uprising, about the Yosemite Park dirtbags who changed, elevated, and innovated climbing.Alex talks about Netflix and their gatekeeping waysRon talks about his first<a href="https://www.roncowiephoto.com/leaving-babylon-2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> real body of art</a> and how it made him miserable.

Do It Wrong

A large industry and been created around photo and video production insisting that their product will take your "vision to the next level".We talk about how that has affected our creative process for both good and bad. What makes a great image? How important are the tools of your trade? The answer isn't as simple as you might think. 

A large industry and been created around photo and video production insisting that their product will take your "vision to the next level".We talk about how that has affected our creative process for both good and bad. What makes a great image? How important are the tools of your trade? The answer isn't as simple as you might think.

Does Gear Make The Photo?

Conversation about all things relating to photo, video, production, technology, and art making. We learn from talking with our friends and colleagues in the creative world, it is inspiring to hear their stories. If you're a visual thinker and creator, we speak your language. Hosted by Ron Cowie and Alex Bouthillier of Oyster Farm Productions.

The Oystercast

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The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!