Creative Pursuits with Casey Parlette

Casey Parlette | Wildlife Artist
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Creative Pursuits is a podcast for artists, makers, and entrepreneurs carving their own path. Each episode dives into honest conversations with fellow creatives about turning passion into a profession — from the breakthroughs to the setbacks. Explore what marketing strategies work (and which ones don’t) in an ever-changing landscape with no rulebook.

  1. Oct 9

    Making a Living as an Artist: 50 Years of Lessons | Jorg Dubin

    What does it really take to make a living as an artist—and keep creating for 50 years? I sit down with Laguna Beach artist Jorg Dubin for an honest conversation about building a life in art. From ceramics and painting to custom furniture and large-scale public sculpture, Jorg shares how learning different skills helped him keep working through the highs and lows of a creative career. We talk about the hidden costs of public art commissions, finding your own voice, handling rejection, and the realities of selling through galleries versus working directly with collectors. We also discuss protecting Laguna Beach’s working studios and passing practical skills on to the next generation. If you make things—or have ever wondered what goes into the art you see—there’s a lot here to take back to your own creative practice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Jorg Dubin 00:41 Why different skills sustain an art career 03:14 Why artists need a place to work 08:45 The hidden costs of public art 14:05 Making work for the experience 17:33 Jorg’s beginnings in ceramics 20:52 Furniture, patinas, and a creative business 24:24 Learning from other makers 27:46 Finding your voice and allowing failure 32:23 Rejection and redefining success 35:42 The business of getting your art seen 40:42 Galleries, commissions, and studio visits 43:28 How public art projects happen 45:48 Protecting studios for future artists 54:34 How art builds community 55:29 The work behind the finished piece Explore Jorg’s work: https://www.jorgdubin.com/ CONNECT WITH CASEY PARLETTE Sculpture: https://caseyparlette.com/ Shop: https://shop.caseyparlette.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyparlettesculpture/ Inquiries: info@caseyparlette.com Follow Creative Pursuits with Casey Parlette for more conversations with artists, makers, and people building creative lives.

    Making a Living as an Artist: 50 Years of Lessons | Jorg Dubin

  2. Sep 25

    Keeping Artists Here: Laguna Beach’s Future | Mayor Mark Orgill

    What does it take to keep working artists in Laguna Beach? For me, that question starts with having a place to make the work. Mayor Mark Orgill returns to Creative Pursuits to talk about the land trust effort that helped preserve the studio where I work, along with spaces for other local artists and craftspeople. We get into how the property purchases came together, the financing behind them, and why protecting a creative community means protecting the places where things are actually made. We also talk about the value of handmade work in a digital world, the pressures of tourism, and Mark’s approach to stewardship through culture, heritage, and the environment. It’s a conversation about keeping Laguna’s creative identity alive—and what that takes in practice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome back, Mark Orgill 01:09 How the land trust came together 05:13 Why artists need real workspaces 07:30 Handmade work in a digital world 09:21 Artist studios or storage units? 12:50 The land trust’s progress 14:16 The value of a creative community 16:30 Why take on public service? 19:57 Stewardship and the Coastal Commission 24:41 Listening to the community 30:33 Tourism and Laguna’s identity 34:16 Misinformation and transparency 38:40 What Mark is proudest of 41:49 Community history and common ground 47:43 Closing thoughts Explore my sculpture: https://caseyparlette.com/ Shop my art: https://shop.caseyparlette.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyparlettesculpture/ Commissions and inquiries: info@caseyparlette.com Follow Creative Pursuits with Casey Parlette for more conversations about art, craft, and building a creative life.

    Keeping Artists Here: Laguna Beach’s Future | Mayor Mark Orgill

  3. Mar 27

    Laguna Beach Ceramic Artist Kyle Caris: Craft, Process & Inspiration | Creative Pursuits Ep. 15

    Kyle Caris is a ceramic artist out of Laguna Beach. His work is a beautiful combination of form and function and is influenced by his childhood growing up around the ocean. In this conversation we discuss his artistic journey and methods. Shop My Art: https://shop.caseyparlette.com/ Instagram: @caseyparlettesculpture For commissions or inquiries contact: info@caseyparlette.com

    Laguna Beach Ceramic Artist Kyle Caris: Craft, Process & Inspiration | Creative Pursuits Ep. 15

  4. Feb 6

    Sculpture Across Materials and Styles | Gerard Basil Stripling Creative Pursuits Ep. 14

    Gerard Basil Stripling is a sculptor working in wide variety of materials and styles. We had a fascinating conversation about his art and process.Shop My Art: https://shop.caseyparlette.com/Instagram: @caseyparlettesculptureFor commissions or inquiries contact: info@caseyparlette.com

    Sculpture Across Materials and Styles | Gerard Basil Stripling Creative Pursuits Ep. 14

  5. Jan 23

    Preserving Artist Workspaces in Laguna Beach | Mayor Mark Orgill Creative Pursuits Ep. 13

    Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill joins me for a candid discussion on the city’s efforts to preserve artist workspaces. Shop My Art: https://shop.caseyparlette.com/ Instagram: @caseyparlettesculpture For commissions or inquiries contact: info@caseyparlette.com

    Preserving Artist Workspaces in Laguna Beach | Mayor Mark Orgill Creative Pursuits Ep. 13

  6. 12/12/2025

    Photography, Art, and the Creative Life with Tom Lamb | Creative Pursuits Ep. 12

    In this episode I talk with photographer Tom Lamb. His images, both from the air and the ground, capture a unique view of landscapes that are often the intersection between the natural world and man’s mark on the land. Visit Lamb Studio: https://www.lambstudio.com/ Shop My Art: https://caseyparlette.com/ Instagram: @caseyparlettesculpture For commissions or inquiries contact: info@caseyparlette.com

    Photography, Art, and the Creative Life with Tom Lamb | Creative Pursuits Ep. 12

  7. 11/26/2025

    Shop Talk: Behind the Scenes w/ Nasim & Jake | Creative Pursuits Ep. 11

    I sit down with the Parlette sculpture work team Nasim and Jake to give people some frontline insight into past and present projects at my studio. Shop My Art: https://caseyparlette.com/Instagram: @caseyparlettesculptureFor commissions or inquiries contact: info@caseyparlette.com

  8. 11/07/2025

    Amadeo Bachar: Multi Dimensional Painter of Fish and Fishy Places | Creative Pursuits Ep. 10

    Amadeo Bachar is a California-based artist whose marine science illustrations have earned him a devoted following among both art lovers and anglers. Known for his stunningly accurate fish paintings, Amadeo blends scientific precision with artistic soul, bringing the ocean’s most iconic species to life on canvas. Studio Abachar: https://www.abachar.com/ Shop My Art: https://caseyparlette.com/ Instagram: @caseyparlettesculpture For commissions or inquiries contact: info@caseyparlette.com

    Amadeo Bachar: Multi Dimensional Painter of Fish and Fishy Places | Creative Pursuits Ep. 10
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Creative Pursuits is a podcast for artists, makers, and entrepreneurs carving their own path. Each episode dives into honest conversations with fellow creatives about turning passion into a profession — from the breakthroughs to the setbacks. Explore what marketing strategies work (and which ones don’t) in an ever-changing landscape with no rulebook.

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