Don Marshall, also known as The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy, is a creative storyteller across the internet - from TikTok to YouTube, you can find Don creatively expanding on his Tolkien knowledge through both short and long format videos. Don and I have become great friends through an online ttrpg game he hosts called The Unpredicted Party, and it was an honor to have him on The Creative Workshop to take a peak behind his creative process. Join us for a fun conversation about his journey from journalism to content creator, storytelling, creative burnout, facing your inner critic, and so much more! Don Marshall started his career as journalist, and after 10 years in journalism he turned his creative energy to TikTok which inadvertently launch his journey as a content creator. Don makes Tolkien-related content on TikTok, Twitch, YouTube & Instagram. The Unpredicted Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5bHrZhbG1U&list=PLQ-Hjo_rR2nhwVmxt5Uv0n20hZj--3dsg Don's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donmarshall72 Don's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donmarshall72/ Don's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/donmarshall72 Max Randolph is a blacksmith artist who specializes in fantasy blacksmithing and sculptural metal art, located in Paso Robles, California. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maxrandolphstudios Website: https://www.max-randolph-studios.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_randolph_studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_randolph_studios/

Gil Ramirez is a Californian blacksmith who has been working with metal in many facets for 23 years. It was crazy to discover how similar we are and yet how much we have to learn from each other. Join us for a fun conversation about forging, discovering steel, muppets and puppets, dream workshops, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more! Gil started out with jewelry and worked his way from copper to steel. He likes combining different materials and is currently working on incorporating glass into his pieces. Gill is looking forward to building larger pieces as he continues to push himself as a blacksmith artist. Gil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilthevlogsmith/?hl=en Max Randolph is a blacksmith artist who specializes in fantasy blacksmithing and sculptural metal art, located in Paso Robles, California. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maxrandolphstudios Website: https://www.max-randolph-studios.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_randolph_studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_randolph_studios/

Maisie Matilda is an artist and Fore-Edge painter who focuses mostly on Fantasy and Classic literature. She aims to revitalize the ancient and endangered craft of Fore-Edge painting by connecting with popular culture and bringing the medium of book and film together. Through her art, she encourages other artists to find their niche and express themselves through unique crafts and making things by hand. Maisie's TikTok: @maisie_matilda Maisie's Instagram: @maisie_matilda_art Max Randolph is a blacksmith artist who specializes in fantasy blacksmithing and sculptural metal art, located in Paso Robles, California. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maxrandolphstudios Website: https://www.max-randolph-studios.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_randolph_studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_randolph_studios/

Theodore Ramirez is an award-winning composer from the Central Coast, CA. You can hear his music as the Senior Composer for over 100 Dhar Mann Studios films as well as the short films: The German King, Irish Goodbye, Bliss Is Orange, The Game of Life. www.theodoreramirez.com