# Episode 334: Diagnosed as an artist

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-12-10
- Length: 1h 17m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal origin stories and the realization that they were 'artists' or makers, often through unconventional educational paths. Jimmy Diresta recounts being diagnosed with learning disabilities in school but excelling in spatial problem-solving, leading him to architecture and eventually making. Bob Clagett shares his journey from a gifted kid focused on creative thinking to an artist driven by music and design, while David Picciuto explains how learning guitar and graphic design led him to woodworking in his mid-30s. The hosts also touch on current projects, including Diresta's trailer build and tree removal, Clagett's hexagonal tile bathroom renovation, and Picciuto's picture frame making, debating the nature of creativity and the definition of an artist.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=1) Introduction: Weather and Yard Maintenance
- [11:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=676) Jimmy Diresta: Trailer Build and Tree Removal
- [19:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=1187) Bob Clagett: Nutcracker Build and Tile Renovation
- [30:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=1838) Origin Stories: David Picciuto's Path to Woodworking
- [34:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=2053) Jimmy Diresta: Learning Disabilities and Architecture
- [45:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=2727) Bob Clagett: Gifted Education and Music
- [51:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=3070) Defining Creativity and Intuition
- [1:08:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-12-10-episode-334-diagnosed-as-an-artist#t=4118) Patreon Shoutouts and Recommendations

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Unimog (other)
- Scissor Sisters (other)
- Kiwi Crate (other)
- Fireball Tools (other)
- Get Back (other)

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- [STL339: The Woodshop is a Play Room](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-04-18-stl339-the-woodshop-is-a-play-room) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL318: Back to School](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-06-14-stl318-back-to-school) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL237: Just the facets, ma'am](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-03-26-stl237-just-the-facets-maam) (Shop Talk Live)

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