Because of Course We Did
Join Birdie & Ben, two artists from Appalachia, as they talk about life as artists in modern day, mental health, and recovering from religious and homeschool trauma.
Spend some time with them as they discuss the intricacies of the artist's life, their growth in their individual pursuits, and let them encourage you to grow in your own artistic journey.
Because of Course We Did
Latest Episodes
EP7 - On The Artist Identity
If you've ever thought, "I'm not an artist..." but you get up to all kinds of creative shenanigans, we get it. In this one we get into the weeds about labeling yourself as an artist, the narratives that keep us stuck, the hollowness that comes ...
EP6 - On Spiritualizing Art
This week we're getting into the weeds about "spiritualizing" art: the books, the guilt, the church band trauma, and why we just wanna take credit for our own damn work. You might relate.
EP5 - Me Core: The Only Aesthetic That Matters
If you've ever been asked "is that ALL you do?" about your art, this one's for you. We talk about, internet discourse, whether people take you seriously at markets, why random old dudes assume you'll quit art for babies, and Ben's eternal strug...
EP4 - On Being an Artist in Appalachia
In this one we unpack the complicated joy and frustration of being artists in Appalachia. We explore growing up disconnected from the region, eventually falling in love with its beauty and culture, and now feeling fervently protective. We dive ...
