UPPER CANADA - ART. DESIGN. CULTURE.

THE GREAT PODCAST RE-BRANDING

I've changed the name and visual identity of the podcast after doing the show for four years. I explain why this is a catastrophic mistake in traditional branding, but as

Will Anything Change After the Election?

I don't think so, no matter who wins, and that's why I am making other plans. TRIBE – Canadian Art – Product of Canada https://tribe.ca Send an email to alexd@cannab

DSLR Lenses vs. Cinematography Lenses

What's the difference between DLSR lenses and Cinematography lenses and why? TRIBE – Canadian Art – Product of Canada https://tribe.ca Send an email to alexd@cannabisgo

Kara and Hillary's High Stakes Podcast Capitalism - Small Art Pieces

I hope they will have Monica Lewinsky on as a guest, but conclude I don't have the stomach for American capitalism, which leaps to monetize everything, whether it is need

Joni Mitchell - American Crone

Yesterday I was surprised to see a picture of Joni Mitchel waving a small American flag, proudly declaring herself to be an American citizen after wanting to be one for 6

Who Is Showing Canadian Makers to the World?

How can Canadian makers get discovered by European and Asian buyers in an online space dominated by American social media? What can artists and makers do to sell Canadian

How To Use AI For Growth

I have used AI since the first models were released. I describe how and what I use AI for and why I would rather keep my agency than use AI agents. Check out Canadian W

I Bought a Painting! - Synthetic Stone and Stained Glass

I saw a painting at a local art show and bought it. It is absolutely timeless and captures a group of young women as they get ready for a girls night out. It absolutely s

Canadian Wearable Object - Pivoting to European Sales

I've designed and handmade a new piece, Canadian Wearable Object, which I will sell into Europe or Canada instead of America. The tariff insanity and Canada/US trade war

It’s OK to hate America

It's interesting to see more Canadians start to understand how bad the trade war is now. But Canadian small and medium sized businesses have been dealing with this proble

Canadians: It’s Time to Break Up With Google

Google renaming our lakes is last straw. I talk about how I am moving my small tech stack away from Google in particular and US tech companies in general, because they ar

Turning Anger at america into Art

Our government has finally struck back against the american regime for their stupid tariffs, except not until Sept 8. Gym bros in Canada will be hit particularly hard wit

Canada Must Retaliate Against the USA with Announcements

Orange clown's announcement of a 50% tariff on art, craft and jewelry from Canada which was supposed to impact us today has been paused for 3 days. US markets are still c

The Art of Woodstoves - Justin & Katy's Castle Wokenstein - NepoHop

An inch wide flat fireproof gasket fell into my old-timey-looking wood stove. Contacting the Old Order Mennonites who apparently made the stove by hand is proving difficu

Carney Hiding As 50 Percent Tariff About to Strike Canadian Artists

On August 19th a 50% tariff on Canadian arts, crafts, and jewelry exports to the United States comes into effect which will collapse Canada's arts sector. Where is our Pr

The Toronto Star Has a Cartoon Problem

The Toronto Star Theo Moudakis trump monopoly cartoon which blames Canada's opposition leader for selling out the Gordie Howe Bridge to the Americans is clearly misinform

Who Is Governor Carney For?

On August 19, 2026 a 50% US tariff will be applied to Canadian Arts, Crafts, and Jewelry exports into the United States and this will destroy the arts sector in Canada.

Canadian Painter Anne MacIntosh Duff - Did I See A Ghost?

You really ought to watch this 15 minute documentary on Canadian painter Anne MacIntosh Duff: https://youtu.be/RVB-Ft1MXbA The first episode of my documentary film seri

There Is Another Way: Making Art Without Social Media

I hate social media, and I know you do too. As artists, we are being abused by social media platforms' billionaire, bunker-dwelling owners who shape, control, and monetiz

Happy Canada Day 2026!

Canada's greatness lies in its nature. I am making you all honorary Canadians for the day. TRIBE – Custom Made Sterling Silver Trophy Belt Buckles and Jewelry – Produc