Media
Podcast and Film
Podcast with Tess Callahan
Tess Callahan's essays and stories have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Writer's Digest, National Public Radio, Agni, Narrative Magazine, AWP Notebook, Newsday, The Common, the Best American Poetry blog, and elsewhere. Her TEDx talk on creativity is titled, "The Love Affair Between Creativity & Constraint.” Tess is a graduate of Boston College and Bennington College Writing Seminars and teaches creative writing and meditation. A dual citizen of the United States and Ireland, she lives with her family and number one life coach, her dog. Learn more at TessCallahan.com.
The Art of Don Freas
The Arts of Don Freas is a brief journey through the life and art forms practiced by this extraordinary Olympia, Washington-based furniture maker, woodworker, poet, designer, and metal sculptor. A film by O. Alec Productions, 2020, produced by Margo Westfall and directed by Aaron Sonego.
KIND WORDS
Absolutely the BEST art documentary on YouTube, or anywhere else for that matter. Skillfully produced, good background music. The style in which Don's art, sculpture, and most especially his furniture is presented is real quality work. I give it FIVE STARS!
COLORBOT
This is a beautiful presentation of Don and his work. I've never met Don; however, I get a sense of who he is and how he creates from his words and those of those who know him. Smooth transitions, well-chosen music that supports rather than intrudes, and sound editing all make this a well-produced documentary. Well done!
JAN HANSEN
Excellent video of an inspiring artist and human being.
ROSIE FINN