Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, co-host and talk about topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest who shares their unique experiences as professional independent artists.  This week's preamble topics include "the Cannonball Run," Corning Glass Museum, commissions, and hiring help for the "dum-dum" work.This week’s guest is Rey Alfonso https://reyalfonsostudio.com/ who resides in Greenville, SC. In this conversation, Rey tells the stories of his escape from his birthplace of Cuba and how his experiences have shaped him as a person and as an artist. In "Riding the Tide,"  Alfonso recounts the literal voyage he made across the Atlantic on the boat he built at 17 years old, as well as the metaphorical tide of finding his way as an immigrant in the US in the 1990's.  An amazing story of resilience you won't want to miss.  CALL TO ENTRY THIS WEEKhttps://www.garagesaleartfair.com/https://cgaf.com/PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.SUPPORT THE SHOWVENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_USEmail us at independentartistpodcast@gmail.com with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/Website https://www.sigwarthglass.com/independentartistpodcast.htmlYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/sigwarthglass/featuredMailing List  http://eepurl.com/hwQn7bSponsorsThe National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.orgMusic  "Walking" by Oliver LearBusiness inquiries at theoliverlear@gmail.comhttps://soundcloud.com/oliverlearhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3XFg GhSVtlrOuYQGS8yllqXmSupport the show