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MossNet is connecting with creative business owners around the world to share the ideas shaping it. Through Art of Pursuit, DoomForged, Behind the Mask, and the conversations still to come, we connect where business and creativity intersect with the realities of building something of your own. The work we create, the businesses we stand behind, and the lives we shape are all part of the same pursuit: forging what we imagine into something real. Different paths. Different perspectives. One growing network of people figuring it out together.

  1. 4d ago

    DoomForged: How Our Reputation Becomes The Real Product | Creative Business and Community

    What we leave behind isn't just the work we made, but the reputation we built while making it. In this episode, Tyler and Steve continue the conversation from Episode 9 by looking at what sustainable creative work actually looks like in practice. We talk about staying capable without becoming completely dependent on technology, building creative businesses that can adapt, and why developing practical skills matters as much as developing creative talent. Steve shares why Sacrament Tattoo is visiting schools and career fairs to help young artists understand what a healthy apprenticeship can look like, avoid exploitative training paths, and develop the skills they need to eventually work for themselves. We also explore community, legacy, and the reputation that develops through years of consistent work. From the story of a longtime local hairdresser who served his community for decades to the role culture and character play in building a brand, we ask what actually makes a creative business worth remembering. The conversation returns to AI and creative marketing, questioning whether the content a business puts into the world actually reflects the people, values, and communities behind it. We close with updates from Sacrament Tattoo's drawing newsletter and Tyler's upcoming cassette release. Watch DoomForged NOW IN VIDEO We are DoomForged: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Steve / Sacrament Tattoo Tattoo Services & How to Draw  sacramenttattoos.com

    DoomForged: How Our Reputation Becomes The Real Product | Creative Business and Community

  2. Oct 21

    Behind the Mask: The Cost of Creating for Validation | Art, Algorithms, & Self-Doubt

    What happens when the numbers become the measure of your work? In Episode 10 of Behind the Mask, Tyler and Joseph continue the conversation around self-doubt, self-compassion, and the pressure creatives place on themselves. The harsh inner voice doesn't simply disappear. Instead, we talk about learning to recognize where it comes from, question the patterns behind it, and turn it into something more useful. That conversation leads into a deeper look at control, personal desires, and the small choices that shape who we become. We share personal experiences with changing unhealthy patterns and learning to focus less on controlling the outcome and more on the effort we can bring each day. From there, we turn back to creativity and the digital landscape. Social media, algorithms, numbers, and instant feedback can make it easy to measure meaningful work by metrics that were never designed to measure meaning. When the numbers become the goal, it's easy to lose sight of why we started creating in the first place. Meaningful work isn't always perfect, popular, or understood immediately. Sometimes the most human part of making something is leaving the imperfections in, continuing through doubt, and choosing to create again tomorrow. Behind the Mask is where we peel back the aesthetic of the modern working artist. Part of MossNet, connecting with creative business owners around the world to share the ideas shaping it. Watch Behind the Mask NOW IN VIDEO Take a peek Behind the Mask: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Joseph / Lyrizone Theatrical Art & Experiences lyrizone.com

    Behind the Mask: The Cost of Creating for Validation | Art, Algorithms, & Self-Doubt

  3. Oct 14

    Art Of Pursuit: When Your Value Outgrows Your Price | Increase Your Income With Confidence

    Your value doesn't stay the same forever. As your skills, experience, and understanding of the market grow, the way you price your work has to evolve with it. In this episode of Art of Pursuit, we continue our conversation about pricing by looking at how our businesses adapt as we grow. We talk about developing new skills, increasing perceived value, adjusting pricing strategies, and using client feedback to understand what the market actually wants. We explore how marketing can create new opportunities, how businesses can develop new categories or offers around emerging demand, and why flexibility can be just as important as having a pricing strategy in the first place. Your price isn't a permanent statement about what your work is worth. It's part of an ongoing relationship between your skills, your customers, your market, and the value you can create. As you become better at what you do, your business should have room to grow with you. Watch Art Of Pursuit NOW IN VIDEO We are Art of Pursuit: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Dave / DL Media Photography & Videography Services dave-leblanc.com/ Jacob / RJR Confections and Convenience Shop  facebook.com/RJRLarose

    Art Of Pursuit: When Your Value Outgrows Your Price | Increase Your Income With Confidence

  4. Oct 7

    DoomForged: What Lasting Creative Work Is Built On | Skill, Character, AI, and Work Culture

    Lasting creative work isn't built on shortcuts. It's built on skill, character, trust, and the willingness to keep showing up. In this episode, Tyler and Steve start by celebrating two artists from Sacrament Tattoo being invited to the Brighton Tattoo Convention, which leads into a larger conversation about what it takes to build a healthy creative workplace. We talk about apprenticeships, developing younger artists, creating self-sufficient teams, and building a culture where people feel trusted enough to take real ownership of their work. From there, the conversation turns toward AI and its growing role in tattooing, design, and the creative industries. We both see practical value in AI when it helps with technical or repetitive tasks, but question what happens when it becomes a shortcut for the parts of creative work that require skill, judgment, originality, and personal responsibility. At the center of both conversations is the same question: what are we actually building? Whether you're developing a creative business, working alongside other artists, or deciding how to use new technology, the foundation matters. Lasting creative work and strong creative communities are built through skill, care, character, and consistency. Watch DoomForged NOW IN VIDEO We are DoomForged: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Steve / Sacrament Tattoo Tattoo Services & How to Draw  sacramenttattoos.com

    DoomForged: What Lasting Creative Work Is Built On | Skill, Character, AI, and Work Culture

  5. Sep 30

    Behind the Mask: Turning Self-Doubt Into Creative Growth | The Mind of a Working Artist

    In Episode 9 of Behind the Mask, Tyler and Joseph talk about what it feels like to be a working creative during a period of rapid change and uncertainty. AI, unstable career paths, and a changing creative industry raise difficult questions about the future, but the conversation quickly turns inward. They unpack the emotional side of making art, from using music to process difficult experiences to the pressure of creating, abandoning ideas, and constantly questioning whether your work is good enough. We look at why creatives can be far more critical of themselves than they would ever be of someone else. The conversation ultimately lands on compassion. Changing the way we speak to ourselves can change the way we create, grow, and move forward. Instead of waiting for one major breakthrough, progress can come from small, repeatable choices that build trust in ourselves over time. Watch Behind the Mask NOW IN VIDEO Take a peek Behind the Mask: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Joseph / Lyrizone Theatrical Art & Experiences lyrizone.com

    Behind the Mask: Turning Self-Doubt Into Creative Growth | The Mind of a Working Artist

  6. Sep 25

    Art of Pursuit: What Are We Actually Selling | Volume, Expertise, & Experience

    A convenience store, a design business, and a photography business don't seem to have much in common. But underneath the surface, we're all selling value in very different ways. In this episode of Art of Pursuit, we break down how the businesses we work in shape the way we price, market, and deliver what we sell. Jacob's experience running RJR, Dave's work through DL Media, and my experience building creative businesses give us three very different perspectives on the same fundamental question: what are we really selling? We explore the difference between volume, expertise, and experience, and how each creates value for a customer in its own way. The product or service itself is only part of the equation. The way a business creates value determines how it can operate, compete, and ultimately make money. The more closely we look at our businesses, the clearer it becomes that there isn't one universal pricing strategy. What works for a convenience store may make no sense for a photographer or designer, because the value being created is fundamentally different. Watch Art Of Pursuit NOW IN VIDEO We are Art of Pursuit: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Dave / DL Media Photography & Videography Services dave-leblanc.com/ Jacob / RJR Confections and Convenience Shop  facebook.com/RJRLarose

    Art of Pursuit: What Are We Actually Selling | Volume, Expertise, & Experience

  7. Sep 23

    DoomForged: What We Start Doesn't End with Us | Building the Future of Something Meaningful

    We never had a roadmap, and we're still figuring out where this goes. In this episode, Tyler and Steve look toward the future of DoomForged and what it means to build something that can continue evolving as more people, ideas, and experiences become part of it. We talk about inspiring the next generation of creatives, creating opportunities outside of traditional career paths, and making room for other people to bring their own perspectives into the creative process. We reflect on the mistakes we've made, the lessons we've learned, and why sharing those experiences doesn't mean telling someone else how to live or build their career. There is a difference between giving someone your answers and giving them enough perspective to find their own. We also talk about how encouraging other creatives feeds back into our own work. Every new perspective has the potential to challenge what we believe, change what we're creating, and take the conversation somewhere we couldn't have reached on our own. DoomForged has never been about having everything figured out. It's about continuing to build, staying open to what comes next, and allowing what we create together to evolve beyond what we originally imagined. This is DoomForged, where we create meaning from the chaos around us. The world may be burning, but we are still building. Watch DoomForged NOW IN VIDEO We are DoomForged: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services treemoss.net Steve / Sacrament Tattoo Tattoo Services & How to Draw sacramenttattoos.com

    DoomForged: What We Start Doesn't End with Us | Building the Future of Something Meaningful

  8. Sep 21

    Behind the Mask: You're Training Yourself EVERYDAY | Food, AI Slop & Creative Consumption

    Everything you consume is shaping the person you're becoming. In this episode of Behind the Mask, we continue the conversation around personal growth, creativity, and the habits that quietly define our lives. From nutrition and fitness to AI-generated content and digital consumption, we explore how the things we consume eventually influence the work we create. Using fast food and AI "slop" as parallel examples, we discuss the difference between convenience and intention, why instant gratification often comes at the cost of long-term growth, and how our daily choices compound over time. The conversation ultimately returns to the relationship we have with ourselves. By setting small, achievable goals and celebrating consistent progress, we build trust in our own ability to change. Creativity isn't just a result of inspiration. It's a reflection of the habits, standards, and mindset we choose to cultivate every day. Watch Behind the Mask NOW IN VIDEO Take a peek Behind the Mask: Tyler / Treemoss Artwork & Creative Services  treemoss.net Joseph / Lyrizone Theatrical Art & Experiences lyrizone.com

    Behind the Mask: You're Training Yourself EVERYDAY | Food, AI Slop & Creative Consumption
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MossNet is connecting with creative business owners around the world to share the ideas shaping it. Through Art of Pursuit, DoomForged, Behind the Mask, and the conversations still to come, we connect where business and creativity intersect with the realities of building something of your own. The work we create, the businesses we stand behind, and the lives we shape are all part of the same pursuit: forging what we imagine into something real. Different paths. Different perspectives. One growing network of people figuring it out together.

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  • Creator
    Treemoss
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Treemoss
  • Show Website
    MossNET