Leading up to the third annual Reno Mini Maker Faire we will be featuring some of the amazing makers who will be exhibiting their creations. Today, let’s meet Elizabeth and Bob Schuler of Feather and Faun in Carson City, NV.
Who are you?
Elizabeth & Bob Schuler | Feather and Faun | Carson City, NV
Facebook: facebook.com/featherandfaun
Twitter: twitter.com/featherandfaun
Website: featherandfaun.net
What does being a Maker mean to you?
Being a maker means arranging molecules into a new, unique arrangement of molecules, changing the way something looks or creating something entirely new from scratch. A Maker is one who makes!
What kind of making do you do?
We are visual and musical artists, though what we focus on in the Feather & Faun studio is crafting Anthropomorphic artwork through digital and physical painting, sketching, and drawing.
What’s your favorite part about being a Maker? What’s your least favorite part about being a Maker?
Being able to dream something up one night and turn it into reality is my favorite part, but not having enough hours in the day to make is the worst!
If you could give one piece of advice to an up-and-coming maker, what would it be?
Strive to make everything better than what you made before, even if it’s just a little bit. Before you know it, your skills will no longer be the thing holding you back.
If time, money, materials, space were no object, what would you make and why?
I would focus entirely on oil painting and creating massive works of anthropomorphic artwork!
Why did you decide to participate in the Reno Mini Maker Faire?
We LOVE the convention and event scene — it’s our element! Talking to people about what we do is the best.
What is your favorite material to use?
Oil paints and canvas are pretty great, but digital painting, using a tablet and pen, are much more practical and accessible.
Where do you see the maker culture in Reno in the next 3-5 years?
Constantly growing. There are so many creative people, we just need to coax them out of the woodwork!
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