4.3 - The Rabbit Whole with Peter Marek (Jewelrycrafter)
AUDIO VERSION OF EPISODE:
Have you ever seen something so cool that you had to try and make it for yourself? That's how Peter Marek got into creating wire wraps and other forms of jewelry, and he's a great example of how following the whims of your passions can lead you to create a beautiful and unique life through imagination. In this episode we talk about where Peter's craftsmanship has taken him since we last spoke way back in Season 1 of IP.
EPISODE TOPICS:
Shifting focus from custom orders to personal expression
The variety of skills Peter has been learning
Why independent creators belong on Steemit
Turning scraps into unique art
Peter shows off projects and his studio
Finding a job that supports your passion
Prioritizing art over social comfort
Finding the proper pace while going with the flow
How artists decide their own identity
The story of how peter got into making jewelry
Festival synchronicity and self initiated rites of passage