Cannabis Goldsmith - A Show About Art and Design

Flow states are fabulous, but sooner or later you'll be in an artistic doldrum, where nothing happens, no matter how hard you try. All artists have periods like this, when nothing goes according to plan or noting happens at all. Here's what I do when that happens. Also: bees! See what I make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca Send an email to alexd@cannabisgo...

You can publish your own magazine! So you want to publish a magazine. Where do you even start? In this episode you'll learn how to collect information to decide what it will take to publish your own magazine and whether you should even do it at all. Small, independent community-based monthly magazines are launching, even now, in North America. Community based magazines are a trusted local medi...

They just closed the movie theater. It was a 20 minute drive away, on the highway. The nearest theater to me now is an hour's drive. Hollywood really is over, isn't it? What will we do now? Want us to create an amazing piece of jewelry or a mind-blowing belt buckle for that special someone? TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca Send an email to alexd@cannabisgold...

You will see nearly 1000 ads if you Google to get ideas for curtains for your home or office, but you won't get the information you need. Our Internet is being taken over by AI generated slop that says just enough to attract search engine clicks but provides no quality information to humans at all. What are we to do? Want us to create an amazing piece of jewelry or a mind-blowing belt buckle i...

Are You a Mac artist or a PC artist? Do you create or edit your art on a Mac or a PC? Is one platform better than the other for art creation? Why would you use one platform over the other? Can you use both Mac and PC platforms simultaneously? Which should you choose? See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca Follow us on Insta! See the Indica Leaf Belt Buck...

As everything becomes about politics this year, let's count on our political cartoonists to make sense of it all with Art. From the visceral cartoons of Martin Rowson to the steel fist in soft rounded boxing glove of Theo Moudakis, there's a political cartoonist for everyone! Mentioned in this episode: Martin Rowson https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2024/jul/16/martin-rowso...

How can we communicate using color if everyone sees it differently? Happy 710 everyone! xo alexd See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca Follow us on Insta! See the Indica Leaf Belt Buckle designs on our Insta at @tribedotca Want us to create an amazing piece of jewelry or a mind-blowing personalized Sterling Silver belt buckle for that special someone? S...

Where do your art ideas come from? See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca Follow us on Insta! See the Indica Leaf Belt Buckle designs on our Insta at @tribedotca Want us to create an amazing piece of jewelry or a mind-blowing belt buckle for that special someone? Send an email to alexd@cannabisgoldsmith.com The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design p...

You have to pay social media platforms to reach even your own your followers now. There is no chance of virality, unless you pay for it. Google's indexing changes mean your work will never be discovered unless you buy advertising. What is an artist to do? Submit your work to open calls? Those galleries have the exact same problem you do: getting reach. Ask them how much advertising they will b...

In this episode, we dive into the world of Facebook Ads and explore whether they truly deliver results for artists and creatives looking to market their work or raise funds online. We'll break down the benefits, and potential returns of investing in Facebook advertising, sharing real-life experiences and expert insights. Whether you're an artist trying to gain exposure or someone aiming to...

Capturing images has changed since the smartphone was introduced. Is it still photography? I describe what documentary photography is about and how smartphone users can create it by simply pointing their cameras in the opposite direction. I need your help to digitize the huge TRIBE MAGAZINE photographic archive: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/preserve-the-beat/x/37411242#/ See what we make: TR...

Music is cultural software, but unlike computer software which never lasts, the impact of music will last you a lifetime, grow with you, and change your life. I talk about how music impacts art and culture and how that has changed for Gen Z. I need your help to digitize the huge TRIBE MAGAZINE photographic archive: https://preservethebeat.com See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannab...

I heard back from Canada's Heritage Minister. While she confirms the significance of the giant TRIBE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHIC archive, there are no funds available for the archive's digitization. Where did all the tax money go? Please donate to the preserve the beat project to digitize the photographic archive of Canada's national DJ Culture and Electronic Music Magazine. It's an impo...

AI is coming for everybody's lunch. Sundar is dancing. Google announced fundamental changes to its search product that will favor scaled businesses who can afford to pay Google for AI search mentions. Nobody else will get referral traffic or perhaps even mentioned on the search engine. Google's AI will just provide an answer to your query that people will accept because of convenience. Goo...

I love his shows, but is talking about alcohol and drugs all the time any indication? Sure Prof G can do what he wants on his own shows, but should he? Is this a giant red flag sticking out of his bald head? A cry for help? Branding? JADE NEWS FLASH! The British Columbia government bans jade mining in North Western BC. No new permits are being issued, and mining will be banned completely in 5 year...

I describe the casting process of Sterling Silver Belt Buckle designs which were inspired by a live Indica leaf. I talk about combining Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold together in a single belt buckle design. I'll tell you why Man Brooches should be worn on hoodies. I discuss how jewelers think about using non-precious metals for components in precious metal jewelry pieces; for brooch pins...

Did you wonder why Jonathan Haidt was a guest on every podcast you subscribed to around two weeks ago? It's because his book publisher put him on all the shows. How much of podcasting is pay to play? Are your favorite podcasts being shaped and controlled by advertisers and book publishers? Can we even tell anymore? Books reviewed: The Western Buckle: History, Art, Culture, Function by David R....

What lengths will photographers go to in order to fund or sell their photography? Prepare to be surprised. Join me as I unveil the challenges I faced with URL link issues during a major fundraising campaign launch, and my resolve to push forward. Explore the unsettling reality of platform dominance in global communication and wonder: Are we truly at their mercy?? Mentioned on this show: PRESERVE T...

I will be talking about the technical aspects and complexities of photographic film digitization on today's show. On Monday April 22 I'm launching an indiegogo campaign called PRESERVE THE BEAT to raise the funds to digitize the massive TRIBE MAGAZINE photographic archive. It's a huge job: there are over 10,000 images as slides and negatives in the collection. There is nothing like thi...

How much struggle is enough to complete your art? Should you really max out your struggle? Or do you need just enough struggle to take the rough edges off your masterpiece? Watch this award winning documentary. It's only 18 minutes long. It may seem old-timey at first, but while you are taking in the majestic Canadian wilderness, you'll be getting a deeper message. Nahanni https://www.nfb....

Is no news really good news? I am so addicted to news. Ever since the pandemic I've felt the need to tune in to multiple international news sources, many times during the day, to learn what may be coming. This is probably a big mistake, and I think it's time to cut back on news consumption. I talk about making massive Sterling Silver belt buckles and other belt jewelry out of cannabis leav...

Often, a drawing of your idea isn't enough. You need to make a prototype, a test model, to see if the idea will work in real life. Prototyping allows you to work out bugs and iterate designs and it can highlight critical flaws in your design that need to be addressed before you make the final object. Here are two companies that make great products for prototyping your ideas. They are not spons...

Hey artists, jewelers, designers! Today, we're tackling procrastination head-on. We all know how it feels to be in procrastination's grip, but fear not – I've got some tricks up my sleeve to help you out. I talk about my own procrastination demon and the simple way I have found to beat procrastination and get back to creating. No fluff, just practical tips to kick-start your creativity...

Either the star looks great and the jewelry looks bad, or the jewelry looks fabulous and the star looks like they've been painted with a paint roller. Why can't these big brands optimize their product imagery to at least match across their platform channels? Why? I look at the performance of Tiffany and Boucheron from a marketing perspective to access the efficacy of their Oscar 2024 campa...

We only use Canadian metals and gems in our product designs but our government just banned Russian diamond imports into Canada, effective March 1, 2024. Here are the new regulations: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/sanctions/russia_regulations-reglement_russie61.aspx?lang=eng Completed a massive studio rebuild and cleaning to prepare fo...