The DWRDNET Stationery Feed. Episode 4 With Darrell Davis of D Squared Arts
In this episode, Derek Deweese interviews Darrell Davis, the owner of D Squared Arts, who shares his journey into the world of pen making and the artistic processes behind his unique creations. Darrell discusses his background in art, the inspiration behind his designs, and the importance of functionality in his work. He also touches on his aspirations for community engagement and the future of his craft.
Show Links
https://dsquaredarts.com/
https://d-squared-arts.myshopify.com/
https://www.instagram.com/d_squared_arts/
https://www.facebook.com/DSquaredArts
https://newtonpens.com
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Be sure to visit Darrell at the Chicago and Dallas Pen Shows to see these works of art in person.
Takeaways
D Squared Arts focuses on creating functional art through unique pen designs.
Darrell’s journey into pen making was influenced by his friend Shawn Newton.
The tactile experience of using a pen is essential to Darrell’s design philosophy.
Darrell enjoys experimenting with different materials and techniques in his art.
He aims to create pens that evoke a personal connection with the user.
The artistic process involves a lot of trial and error, especially with new designs.
Darrell emphasizes the importance of community in the pen-making world.
He plans to expand his presence at pen shows and online sales.
Darrell is exploring the idea of incorporating metalwork into his pen designs.
The uniqueness of each pen is a key selling point for D Squared Arts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to D Squared Arts
02:01 Journey into the Pen and Stationery Hobby
04:32 The Art of Pen Making
09:53 Exploring Paper and Stationery Preferences
12:28 Favorite Stationery Adjacent Items
14:10 Background in Art and Education
19:06 The Process of Hand-Carving Pens
23:01 Creating Unique Pen Blanks
25:04 Design Considerations in Pen Making
31:23 Ceramics and Artistic Techniques
34:10 The Art of Ceramics and Functional Design
38:49 Creating Unique Writing Instruments
44:37 Exploring the Intersection of Art and Functionality
47:51 Expanding Presence in the Pen Community
01:01:31 Future Aspirations and Community Engagement
Listen on Apple Podcasts here.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dwrdnet-stationery-feed/id1805639149
Listen on Spotify here.
https://open.spotify.com/show/7KlOjBio6WHLS5Ll5d0HeS?si=Nhjki-b3RySCPa9wYkQ9Cw