Born and raised in the Hills, Cory Tolley is making a name and business as Mountain Man Metal Art in Belle Fourche. What started off as custom trailers has expanded into home decor, signage, and more. The business is run by himself and his wife, Darcy. Check out his story and craft in this new […]

From a family full of scientists and mathematicians, Jonathan graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a degree in chemical and biological engineering. Working in that field for several years, he found himself very unhappy. He took what he calls a premature retirement and found himself again. Starting over, he began […]

From just outside of the Black Hills, Lemmon, SD, Paige Clark has recently been exploring digital illustrations and her love of faith and studio arts. Pursuing a double major in graphic design and studio art from Black Hills State University, we talk a little about everything from how she got her start professionally to building […]

From the Bahamas, Sophia “Pip” Clarke is calling the Hills home for now as she pursues her degrees in Art and English education from Black Hills State University. “Her work contains consistent threads and connections to her home, ranging from folklore, social issues, and flora and fauna,” she wrote on her website.  In this episode […]

Not originally from the Black Hills, Parker Schlenker comes from East River and is fine tuning his skills at Black Hills State University while making the area home. Capable of multiple studio and digital art mediums, Parker enjoys focusing on pen and ink. He brings the magic and math of unknown worlds to his audience […]

As a studio artist from Rapid City, Hope Christofferson’s art is full of mythological beauty and passion. Listen to the artist directly as she shares her story on developing a passion for her work and discovering the need to pursue it full-time. Hope also explains her thoughts on the value of the “between” rather than […]

Therese Wilhelmi is a multidisciplinary artist from Rapid City. Currently a senior at Black Hills State University, listen as she shares about former projects and her artistic process, offers some advice, and gives a sneak peak into what to look for from her senior project. Follow her on social media, Instagram (since the recording, Therese updated her […]