About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Nathaniel Mell, Founder and CEO of Felt+Fat, about the founding of his Philadelphia-based ceramic design studio; what “working hard” really means for artists; why demand for hand-made art and craft is as hot as ever; and more. To learn more about Nathaniel and Felt+Fat, visit feltandfat.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Joseph Beuys , Keith Shore , and Armando Veve (Be)Philly was mentioned in this episode. To learn more about them, visit BePhilly.org . Nathaniel recommended the book, Fewer Better Things , by Glen Adamson. If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.