Why We Create
Why we Create is a podcast brought to you by the team at the Wacom Experience in Portland, Oregon. In this podcast we'll be exploring the behind-the-scenes stories from artists, inventors and the daringly creative. Join us on this conversational adventure while we share stories with artists and creators from every corner of the world.
Episodes
43 episodes
Why We Create,Szn 4 Ep 1: The creative nature of ergonomics, with Serafine Lilien
🚨New Episode Alert🚨 A special new episode for y’all from the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. In this episode we sat down (very cautiously I might add) with PDX based ergonomist, artist, and founder of ErgoArts, S...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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44:00
Why We Create - "Best of" a highlight reel from seasons 1-3
As we wrap up season 3 of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, we take a look back to our past seasons for some of our favorite highlights and folks reasons for why they do what they do. This “best of” episode features clips ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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19:22
Why We Create, Szn3 Ep13: What If's with Barret Thomson of DeepSky
It’s lucky number 13 for the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. In this episode we sat down with PDX based Creative Director, Concept Artist and aspiring Improv actor, Barret Thomson of Deep Sky to dish on all things concept a...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:02:16
Why We Create, Szn3 Ep12: Finding your tribe with Andre' Luis, founder of T.H.U
For the latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, we caught up with long time friend and collaborator Andre Luis to discuss the power of finding your tribe, cultivating community, and the struggles and successes of being a c...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:05:54
Why We Create, Szn3, Ep11: Jammin' with the Portland Indie Game Squad & Rose City Games
For the latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, we’re syncing up with a few of our favorite local gamers, Will Lewis and Marlow Dobbe of PIG Squad and Rose City Games. They share with us what it takes to not only create yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:15:09
Why We Create, Szn3 Ep10: The Modern Vintage style of Tom Whalen, aka Strongstuff
For the latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, we’re heading into the flat graphic territory of adobe illustrator, discussing all things clean lines, tidy color palettes and the ‘Modern Vintage’ aesthetic. We ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:06
Why We Create, Szn3, Ep 9: The Surrealist Art of Nicolas Barrome Forgues
Listen in while we drift into the magical, delightful, and surrealist worlds created by none other than international artist Nicolas Barrome Forgues in our latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. Speaking to us...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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58:01
Why We Create, Szn2 Ep. 8: Discussing the Tomes with the Wizard of Barge, aka Dakota Cates
We’re studying the tomes and channeling all our strength for episode 8 of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. Listen in while we journey through the world of wizards, goblins, and trolls (oh my!) with So.Cal based artist Dak...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:00:25
Why We Create, Szn3, Ep7: Collaborative Greatness with Colby Nichols
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXDid you know that being a skilled Dungeon Master can also translate to becoming a skilled Creative Director? In episode 7 of Why We Create, we sat down wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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54:17
Why We Create, Szn3, Ep 6: Comics are for Everyone, Katie Pryde of Books w. Pictures
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)What makes your city, town or neighborhood so great? For us here ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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58:03
Why We Create, Sn3.Ep5: Food is community with Brett Warnock of Kitchen Table Magazine
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXWhat happens when the love for good food, good stories and great art collide? For episode 5 of the wacom podcast, Why We Create, we sat down with Brett Warnock,...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:03:26
Why We Create, Sn3.Ep4: Making marks with Kyle T. Webster
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Dust off your art supplies, grab your favorite paint brushes and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:12:38
Why We Create, Szn3 Ep 3: The Art of Photography with Joshua Jordan
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXFor Ep 3 we spoke with skilled photographer, Joshua Jordan. Joshua shared with us his love of portrait photography and his humble beginnings capturing ima...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:31
Why We Create, Szn3. Ep 2: Mark Siegel and the magic of sequential storytelling
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For our second episode of ‘Why We Create’, we sat dow...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:08:53
Why We Create, Szn3. Ep 1: One thing led to another with Sarajean Chung, aka The One with Bear
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)We’re kicking off Season 3 of ‘Why We Create’ with on...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:17:16
Why We Create, Sn2.Ep14: Doodle in the Margins with Ben Lane and Todd Hoppmeyer
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Get ready for the #RoseCityComicCon special of the wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:04:33
Why We Create, Sn2Ep13: SneakerWeek Exclusive with Steven Smith, the Godfather of Dad Shoes
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 13 of the wacom podcast ‘Why We Create’ we sat...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:03:12
Why We Create, Sn2.Ep.12: Lanny Ho, a good ol' fashioned Brooklyn artist
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 12 of the wacom podcast ‘Why We Create’ we sat...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:00:11
Why We Create, Sn2. Ep11: Measure Once, the art and brilliance of Bob Partington
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 11 of the wacom podcast ‘Why We Create’ we had...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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59:02
Why We Create, Sn2. Ep10: Going Beyond Tellerrand with Marc Thiele
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 10 of the wacom podcast ‘Why We Create’ we’re ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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53:44
Why We Create, Sn2.Ep9: Nothing but Vibes with Geneva Bowers
For Ep 9 of the wacom podcast ‘Why We Create’ we sat down with the lovely and talented, Genva Bowers to chat about chill pet dragons, fantastical sunsets, magical gardens more. Nestled the gorgeous surrounding of the Blue Ridge Mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:33
Why We Create, Sn2.Ep8: The Pursuit of Perfection with Tom DesLongchamp
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can also find this podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Self-taught coder, Master of finger painting, L...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:27
Why We Create, Sn2.Ep7: My Ninja Teacher
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can also find this podcast ‘Why We Create’ on all major podcast platforms We’re back with another educational and inspirational episode of...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:03:09
Why We Create, Sn2.Ep6 pt 2: Rapid fire Q&A with Ibrahim M. Moustafa
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXWe're back with Portland based comic book illustrator, writer and three-time Eisner Award nominee, Ibrahim Moustafa. In Part 2 of our conversation we dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:49
Why We Create, Sn2. Ep6 pt1: The laws of time loops with Ibrahim M. Moustafa
Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXFor episode 6 of ‘Why We Create’ we had the honor of sitting down with three-time Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Illustrator and writer, Ibrahim M. Moustafa....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:24