Just Make Art

A conversation about making art and the artist's journey with Ty Nathan Clark and Nathan Terborg, two artists trying to navigate the art world, just like you.

In each episode, the duo chooses a quote from a known artist and uses it as a springboard for discussion.

Through their conversations, Ty and Nathan explore the deeper meaning of the quote and how it can be applied to the artists studio practice. They share their own personal stories and struggles as artists, and offer practical advice and tips for overcoming obstacles and achieving artistic success.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, "Just Make Art" provides valuable insights and inspiration to help you navigate the creative process and bring your artistic vision to life. With their engaging and conversational style, Ty and Nathan create a welcoming space for listeners to explore their own artistic passions and learn from two artists working hard to navigate the art world.

Podcasting since 2023 • 64 episodes

Just Make Art

Latest Episodes

The Long Game: Rafael Nadal and Georg Baselitz: Kind of Part 1

Ty Nathan Clark and Nathan Terborg are back! A career that ends because your body says “no” forces a kind of honesty most of us try to avoid. That’s why the Rafael Nadal Netflix documentary hit us so hard and why we couldn’t stop ta...

August 13, 2026 • 1:00:26

Breathwork And Nervous System Resets with Michael Gazzo

The fastest way to kill creative flow is to turn art into an identity you have to defend. Nathan sits down with special guest host Michael Gazzo (@Michaelvgazzo), a coach, rebirth bre...

July 23, 2026 • 1:20:40

How Music Builds Memory And Momentum In Art

One song can pull you back to a room you haven’t seen in 30 years, and that same song can push you into the studio with a totally different kind of courage. Nathan Terborg and Ty Nathan Clark go all-in on the music that formed their taste and s...

June 18, 2026 • 1:10:38

How Cameron Crowe’s Memoir Teaches Artists To Keep Going

Cameron Crowe wrote for Rolling Stone as a teenager, rode alongside the biggest bands of the era, and somehow stayed human enough to turn those years into art. We use his memoir The Uncool as a springboard to talk about the real creative proces...

June 04, 2026 • 1:17:16

De-Romanticizing Art And What It Gives Back

Art-making isn’t a vibe. It’s a practice that can feel exhausting, confusing, and sometimes flat-out miserable, yet we still wake up wanting to go back. We sit with a blunt question that every working artist eventually faces: what is making art...

April 30, 2026 • 1:00:09

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Fan Mail

I listen to this while I’m painting and it gives me strength, thank you! I love the sentiment that if you know you must make art, just make it. I know it now, I knew it before - and I went off on a few tangents in between. You both help me make peace with it all. I’ve just got a new space and it’s very exciting. All the best to you both! @catherine_martin_makes.

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