Rough Pumpkins
Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray is a hangout for anyone who accidentally built a life outside the traditional 9-to-5. After 15 years on the road as a working musician, Travis sits down with fellow artists, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs to swap stories about the highs, lows, chaos, triumphs, and questionable decisions that come with chasing a life on your own terms.
Some episodes are hilarious. Some get real. Most are both.
If you’ve ever slept in a van, quit a “real job,” followed a wild idea, or wondered how the hell anyone makes a creative life work… this is your place.
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Episode 7: Hannah Williams
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In this episode of Rough Pumpkins, Travis sits down with Hannah Williams, a mural artist based in Glens Falls, to talk about the deeper realities of living a creative life.
Hannah shares what it’s like to paint murals in public spaces, where the work doesn’t happen in isolation and the community becomes part of the process. The conversation explores creative identity, purpose, and what happens when art isn’t just something you do — it’s part of how you survive, connect, and make sense of the world.
They talk about staying rooted, showing up in real life, and why putting yourself out there still matters long after the paint dries.
This episode is for artists, musicians, and creatives who think about who they are without their work — and whether that’s even possible.
🎨 Topics include:
- Painting murals in public spaces
- Art as identity, not just a career
- Community connection and word-of-mouth
- Creative purpose and longevity
- What it means to truly “show up” as an artist
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