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Art Pays Me

The Art Pays Me Podcast is a series of informal conversations between successful creatives of diverse backgrounds with Duane. Duane asks guests about the work they're known for and how they got their start to explore the many ways possible to make a living off of art. 

Feb 28, 2021

I spoke with performance artist, musician and producer Russell Louder (they/them) about their creative process and the meaning behind some of the songs on their new album, Humor. We also talked about coping through the pandemic, what it’s like working with a record label and why it’s important for them to...


Feb 21, 2021

Woodcarver Jennifer Marlow discusses her creative process, common subjects in her work and how she balances the various aspects of her practice that includes independent projects, commissions and teaching. Thank you to Craft Nova Scotia for making this series possible and Arts Nova Scotia for the additional support.


Feb 14, 2021

Singer-songwriter and performer, Gisun talks about her new collaborative cover of Violeta Parra’s song Gracias a la Vida that she initiated to raise awareness for the benefits of music therapy. The song features fellow musicians Ada Lea, Sans Soucis, Bianca Muñiz, Joy Morales, Luz Pinos, Alper Tuzcu and Stephen Orr....


Feb 7, 2021

Lori Nason, The Fused Glass Diva shares how she turned a hobby in glass into a business after working in studios in the US. We talk about the origin of the Diva moniker, how painting plays a part in her process and why she’s drawn to glass as a medium. We also got into the importance of pricing your...