Artistic Practice and Making the Things ONLY You Can Make - with Carson Converse

Artistic Practice and Making the Things ONLY You Can Make - with Carson Converse

Author: Sam Hunter July 16, 2024 Duration: 57:20

#13: Carson Converse and I get deep into understanding pricing strategy and pitfalls. She also shares a lot about going deep in her artistic practice to make the things only she can make, taking the time to let an idea solidify, and how subtraction is a powerful tool in both art and business.

Show Notes

Carson Converse Website - https://www.carsonconverse.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carsonconverse/ @carsonconverse

*Subtract (book) - https://amzn.to/4eFAQRJ

Carson’s Shop - https://www.carsonconverse.com/shop

Emily McDowell - https://emandfriends.com/

MQG Panel for Pricing Quilts (MQG membership required to view) - https://www.themodernquiltguild.com/resource/on-demand-education-value-of-quilts-panel-discussion/

Hidden Brain - https://hiddenbrain.org/

*Rick Rubin - https://amzn.to/3VGUqVd

*The War of Art - https://amzn.to/4cCWX9R

*The History of Art without Men - https://amzn.to/4cDCKkd

The Met Immaterial Podcast: https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/series/immaterial-podcast

Podcasts Carson recommends:

* Throughline: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510333/throughline

* https://hiddenbrain.org/

* https://freakonomics.com/

* https://www.sunlighttax.com/podcast

* https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/

* https://artproblems.podbean.com/

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Sam Hunter has spent years running her own craft business, and in The Rev Craft Biz Podcast, she pulls up a chair with fellow quilters and makers to have the conversations they usually save for retreats or late-night texts. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the grounded, sometimes messy reality of turning a passion into a sustainable livelihood. Each episode feels like eavesdropping on a frank discussion between friends who understand the unique pressures of the creative marketplace. They dig into the practicalities of entrepreneurship-from pricing and production to marketing and mindset-while never losing sight of the art that started it all. You’ll hear honest stories about juggling creative work with administrative demands, strategies for avoiding burnout, and how to protect the time needed to actually make things. More than just business tips, this podcast explores how these individuals are actively working to reshape their corner of the craft industry into something more inclusive and supportive. For anyone who has ever felt alone at their sewing machine or workbench, wondering how to make it all work, Sam’s conversations offer camaraderie, actionable ideas, and a reminder that the path is always being stitched together one thread at a time. Tune in for a blend of solid business insight and genuine artistic community, all from voices who live this work every single day.
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