Ep 521: Becoming an Artist with Isaac Scott

The Maker's Playbook

What does it even mean to “be an artist?” Does it mean you are making work you like to make? Is that art? Does it mean someone else considers you to be whatever their definition of “artist” is? Does it mean not having another job? Or can you be an artist and do something else? Does doing something else actually better allow you to be an artist? Putting it more succinctly, how do you become an artist?

On today’s episode I virtually sit down with Isaac Scott, one of NCECA’s 2024 Emerging Artists, to discuss his own journey in becoming an artist - from first discovering clay, making production work, transitioning to fine art, and ultimately, continuing to figure out how to keep showing up. Because, spoiler alert, perhaps the answer to all of those questions is found in simply (or not so simply) to keep showing up.
Guest Resources:
Isaac's Instagram - @this_is_ceramics

Episode Resources:

You can find Isaac's 2024 NCECA Emerging Artist presentation here.

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1. Isaac Scott (00:00:00)

2. Isaac Scott's Artistic Journey (00:02:58)

3. Isaac Scott's Artistic Journey (00:03:37)

4. Discovering Ceramics in School (00:06:10)

5. Transition to College and Philosophy (00:12:21)

6. Balancing Art and Financial Stability (00:16:53)

7. Navigating the Art World (00:20:37)

8. The Role of Social Media in Art (00:28:36)

9. Early Artistic Influences and Goals (00:39:26)

10. Starting Fresh in Seattle (00:42:15)

11. Meeting Roberto Lugo (00:43:50)

12. The Grad School Dilemma (00:45:10)

13. Discovering Photography During COVID (00:49:10)

14. Documenting Protests and Ethical Photography (00:51:36)

15. Balancing Teaching and Personal Art (00:59:33)

16. Creative Freedom in Grad School (01:05:52)

17. Finding Joy in Teaching Pottery (01:07:37)

18. Final Thoughts and Advice (01:10:14)