Journeys Through Art

Paddling! Painting! Photography! Food science! Hiking! A mountain top wedding! Shannon Foeller has an infectious love of the Shenandoah Valley. She often shares this love through her photos of the river and mountains around here. Tune into this great conversation to hear about how she marries her art and adventure together, and find out why kindness is like an octopus. Guest: Shannon Foeller, @valleyandridgefineart or www.valleyandridgephoto.comHost: Rose "Comics" Turner , @rotucomics , or www.patreon.com/rotuShow: Journeys Through Art , @journeysthroughart or email us at journeysthroughart@gmail.comProducer: Colin J. Mason , @beardybaldguy or www.mirandumpictures.comMusic: The Mailboxes , @themailboxes or www.ilovethemailboxes.com or anywhere you stream or buy your music!

It takes work to put your heart into everything you do, but Sarah Mirk is proof it's worth it. In this episode, Sarah gives insights into what it was like reporting first hand from the Portland protests last summer, as well as things like why zines are an effective tool for change, and how she loves to collaborate on projects. Specifically, we dove into the process for her collaborative non-fiction graphic novel, Guantanamo Voices. Today's adventure memoir is Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail by Heather Anish Anderson. Guest: Sarah Mirk, @sarahmirk or www.mirkwork.comHost: Rose Comics Turner, @rotucomics or www.patreon.com/rotuShow: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughart , email us at journeysthroughart@gmail.comProducer: Colin J. Mason, @beardybaldguy or www.mirandumpictures.comMusic: The Mailboxes, @themailboxes or www.ilovethemailboxes.com , or wherever you stream or buy your music. 

How does it feel when you chase after your dreams? How do you accomplish a monumental goal? How do you get in tune with yourself? In this episode, I get into the deep stuff with Marie-Pier Tremblay. She brings insights from her roles as an illustrator, a thru-hiker, and a self-growth nerd. Boy does she know how to cut straight to the good stuff! Please enjoy one of the most nourishing conversations I've had in a while. You'll surely gain some peace and inspiration from this one. It super duper helps if you rate & review or follow this podcast wherever you listen to it (it IS finally available on itunes! Or just send your favorite episode to a friend :)Guest: Marie-Pier Tremblay, @selfgrowthnerds , mariepiertremblay.com Host: Rose "Comics" Turner, @rotucomics , patreon.com/rotuShow: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughart or email us at journeysthroughart@gmail.com Producer: Colin J. Mason, @beardybaldguy , mirandumpictures.comMusic: The Mailboxes , @themailboxes , ilovethemailboxes.com , and anywhere you stream or buy your music.

Hiking in Europe, how engineering overlaps with satire, dealing with chronic pain, how to advocate for diversity in the outdoors, making things for yourself or your friends vs making things for social justice and a public audience - listen up to this great conversation with Sara Consuegra, aka rambling_hiker. We discuss all of those things and more, including how much money she usually spends on cheese each month. At the end of the episode is the usual Adventure Memoir segment, this time featuring the book Year of Zines by Sarah Mirk. Today's guest: Sara Consuegra, @rambling_hikerHost: Rose "Comics" Turner, @rotucomics or www.patreon.com/rotuShow: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughart or journeysthroughart@gmail.comProducer: Colin J. Mason, @beardybaldguy or www.mirandumpictures.comMusic: The Mailboxes, @themailboxes or www.ilovethemailboxes.com , or anywhere you stream or buy your music. 

Extreme cold! International thru-hiking! Adventuring with your spouse! Making adventure writing your job! Extra extra, hear all about it! In this episode, I am joined by Patrice Lavigne, author of the fantastic new book Between Each Step: A Married Couple's Thru Hike on New Zealand's Te Araroa. We discuss her book, go more in depth on what it was like to thru-hike the Te Araroa compared to the Appalachian Trail, and we also talk about her life at home in Alaska, among other things. Today's adventure memoir is Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube by Blair Braverman. You can hear a bit about it at the end of the episode. Guest: Patrice Lavigne, @patricejustin or wanderinglavignes.com (also the best place to buy her book!)Host: Rose Comics Turner, @rotucomics , patreon.com/rotu or www.rotucomics.comShow: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughart or email us at journeysthroughart@gmail.com if you have any comments or recommendations for guests or adventure memoirs!Producer: Colin J. Mason, @beardybaldguy or mirandumpictures.com Music: Inside Outside by The Mailboxes, @themailboxes or ilovethemailboxes.com, available wherever you buy or stream your music.

Ever wanted to know what it was like to go caving? Listen up as Gabriel Brown shares a lot of insights into the world of caving. What are some of the basics you need to know before you go underground? How does caving photography work? Where are all the cool caves? What would it be like to live underground? Gabriel answers all these questions and more. At the end of the episode is our usual Adventure Memoir segment. This time I share about the book Underground by Will Hunt (okay fine, it's only half memoir, but still). Today's guest: Gabriel Brown. Find him on Facebook or email him at artfuldodgerphotography@gmail.com Host: Rose Comics Turner, @rotucomics or www.rotucomics.comShow: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughart on instagram, or send us an email at journeysthroughart@gmail.comProducer: Colin J. Mason, www.mirandumpictures.com or @beardybaldguy Music: Inside Outside by the band The Mailboxes, @themailboxes or www.ilovethemailboxes.com

In this episode, I'm joined by stained glass specialist Alex Samson. We discuss her life as a forager and hiker, some of the things that go into stained glass art, her adventures in Alaska, and how cute mushrooms are. At the end of the episode is our Adventure Memoir segment, in which I discuss the book Southbound by the Barefoot Sisters. Guest: Alex Samson, @blue_ridge_glass_worksHost & editor: Rose "Comics" Turner, @rotucomics and www.rotucomics.comShow: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughart (feel free to email at journeysthroughart@gmail.com )Producer: Colin J. Mason, www.mirandumpictures.com and @beardybaldguyMusic: The Mailboxes, @themailboxes and www.ilovethemailboxes.com , and wherever you get your music. 

In this episode, Cindy Ross discusses her adventures with long distance cycling and backpacking, as well as her experience with raising her kids outdoors. You can still get 10% off from Kula Cloth until February 2nd. Use the code "petmoremoss" when you're checking out at www.kulacloth.comToday's guest: Cindy Ross, www.cindyrosstraveler.com and @cindyrosstravelerHost: Rose "Comics" Turner, www.rotucomics.com and @rotucomicsProducer: Colin J. Mason , www.mirandumpictures.com and @beardybaldguyMusic: The Mailboxes, www.ilovethemailboxes.com and @themailboxes

In this first episode of the season, Luke Healy joins our host, Rose "Comics" Turner. We discuss his book, Americana, which is about his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike and his relationship to the United States. We also discuss the parallels between cartooning and stand-up comedy, as well some of the things we experience before and after going on a big adventure. After that, we have our Adventure Memoir segment in which I discuss the book Full Tilt by Dervla Murphy. Then I announce a GIVEAWAY which will include a copy of Luke's book, among other things. More information about that can be found on instagram @journeysthroughart. The giveaway winner will be announced on February 2nd, 2021. Listeners can take advantage of a deal from Kula Cloth; use the code "petmoremoss" to get 10% off your next order. Discount good through February 2nd, 2021. Guest: Luke Healy, @LukeHealy and his book is AmericanaHost: Rose "Comics" Turner, @rotucomics & patreon.com/rotuPodcast: Journeys Through Art, @journeysthroughartProducer: Colin J. Mason, mirandumpictures.com & @beardybaldguyMusic: The Mailboxes (Jillian & Logan Ivy), ilovethemailboxes.com & @themailboxes

Check out Melanin Base Camp today and consider making a donation to help give our youth representation of black folks and other minorities the outdoors. In this episode, I am joined by Angelica Hatke... and Ben Hatke... and Anna Hatke. It's a special season finale family of artist adventurers episode! We discuss all kinds of things, like birds and feathered dinosaurs, animating, how narrative changes our lives, and how walking helps us think. Angelica Hatke:@merlobirdBen Hatke:@heybenhatkewww.benhatke.comAnna Hatke:@annamberto https://medium.com/@annamariahatke/welcome-to-the-wilderness-a-quarentine-meditation-33a14ed00cb2Ologies episode on bread and ancient yeast: https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptologyHosted by Rose "Comics" Turner:@rotucomicswww.patreon.com/rotuProduced by Colin J. Mason:@beardybaldguywww.mirandumpictures.comGraphic design by Melanie "Doodles" Cichocki:@heydoodles

In this episode, Lucy Bellwood joins host Rose "Comics" Turner for a rousing conversation about a little bit of everything. Tall ship sailing? Yes. Juggling social media and privacy? Yes. Diving into long-term projects? Yes. The pros and cons of isolation in and out of the wilderness? Yes. At the end of the episode, as always, is the Adventure Memoir segment. This week, Lucy recommended Narrow Waters by Dee Carstarphen. And at the very VERY end, there is a special surprise.(okay, fine, you can find the surprise again here )Lucy Bellwood: @lubellwoolucybellwood.compatreon.com/lucybellwoodRose "Comics" Turner:@rotucomicsrotucomics.compatreon.com/rotuColin J. Mason (Producer):@beardybaldguywww.mirandumpictures.comMelanie "Doodles" Cichocki (Graphic Designer):@heydoodles

In this episode, Rose "Comics" Turner interviews one of her kick-ass sisters, Sally Mae Foster. Sally Mae shares a bit about her origins as a folk musician and some of her musical influences, as well as playing a couple of live songs for us. At the end of the episode, as always, is the Adventure Memoir segment. In this one, Comics gives a shout out to the graphic novel Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol. Sally Mae prepared a playlist of some of her musical influences, which can be found here.guest Sally Mae Foster: @sallymaefoster or www.sallymaefoster.comhost Rose "Comics" Turner: @rotucomics or www.rotucomics.comproducer Colin J. Mason: @beardybaldguy or www.mirandumpictures.comgraphic designer Melanie "Doodles" Cichocki: @heydoodles

This is Doodles' last episode! For now, at least. We thought she should interview Comics as a send off. In this episode, Comics shares about her adventures on the Appalachian Trail, some of her early comics and other art, and that one time when she recorded her will in Ireland. As always, at the end of the episode we share about an adventure memoir that you should add to your reading list. This episode was hosted by Melanie "Doodles" Cichocki: @heydoodlesDoodles also does our graphic design for each episode.Today's guest was me! Rose "Comics" Turner: @rotucomicsJourneys Through Art is produced by Colin J. Mason: @beardybaldguySong at the end is one that Comics wrote on the trail. It can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/hexyeah/golden-people-by-hex-yeah

In this episode, Comics interviews her friends in Ireland. Their trail names are Fizzy, Bear, and Sweeps. If you're curious what it's like for kids / families to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail or do any kind of long distance backpacking and adventuring together, they offer some great insights in this conversation. Sweeps discusses some of the backpacking gear he's made for his family. The three of them share what the pandemic has been like in Ireland. Our Adventure Memoir for this episode (discussed at the end) is Hikertrash: Life on the Pacific Crest Trail by Erin Miller. Our guests today were Fizzy, Bear, + Sweeps: @fizzymarmaladeCohost Melanie Doodles Cichocki: @heydoodlesCohost Rose Comics Turner: @rotucomicsOur producer is Colin J. Mason: @beardybaldguy

We are joined today by Ali Woody and Jessie Almquist, two active cosplayers. We discuss the culture of cosplay and conventions and it gets nerdy and wonderful. Follow guests Ali @sonnyaliencosplayAnd Jessie: @holocherrycosFollow hosts Doodles @hey doodlesAnd Comics @rotucomicsFollow our producer Colin J. Mason  @beardybaldguyDon't forget our giveaway contest is still going on! The deadline to enter is this Saturday, the 21st. You can find all the details on our Instagram page: @journeysthroughart

We are joined today by our new producer, Colin J. Mason. Colin is a career filmmaker, and his films take him on all kinds of adventures all over the world. We discuss film, food, storytelling, and having a hobby when you're a professional creative. Colin can be found on Instagram @beardybaldguyDoodles: @heydoodlesComics: @rotucomicsWe mention @heybenhatke and @zackules as well.

In this episode, Comics and Doodles hear from Jillian and Logan Ivey of the band The Mailboxes. The couple hiked a significant section of the Appalachian Trail in 2019 - while carrying instruments and performing along the way. We discuss things like figuring out how to be an adult, how to be true to yourself, and struggles with finances. At the end the show with our Adventure Memoirs segment and reveal updates about our book giveaway contest for Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart by Carrot Quinn. Follow The Mailboxes online:ilovethemailboxes.com@themailboxesDoodles: @heydoodlesComics: @rotucomicsColin [producer]: @beardybaldguy

In this episode, Comics interviews Kerstin A. La Cross, an adventure cartoonist who specializes in educational comics about the back country. Doodles is introduced as a co-host! We also introduce our first edition of the Adventure Memoirs segment. Additionally, we announce a giveaway contest. See the instagram post for details: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7mQqXshLBE/ Kerstin A. La Cross is an Adventure Cartoonist and illustrator based in the Pacific Northwest. While not galavanting in the mountains, they make comics about hiking, wilderness safety, and mental health. Their current comic project is ‘BASHers’, a memoir webcomic chronicling their first long-distance backpacking trip, where they hiked 100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and learned the difference between strength and stubbornness, and what it’s like to have your first asthma attack in the middle of nowhere Kerstin: @kerstinlacross Doodles: @heydoodles Comics: @rotucomics

In which we discuss the joys and struggles to balance being an artist on a thruhike, cherishing the connections we make on our journeys, and art mentorship. @heydoodles was interviewed by @rotucomics . We mentioned @mariedrawsthepct , and had questions from @happyheitcamper , @kerstinlacross , and @jamieabel . Questions, comments, and suggestions for guests can be e-mailed to journeysthroughart@gmail.com