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HomeAuthorsJoseph William McDougall

Articles by Joseph William McDougall

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: The Clay Studio Molds Ceramic Artists, Young and Older

May 12, 2016Joseph William McDougall

The Clay Studio has been a pivotal part of the Old City Art scene for more than 40 years. The Clay Studio welcomes both professionals and new comers alike to experience the ceramic arts in

Arts and Entertainment

Society Hill: The Head & The Hand Press Provides Indie Publishing for Writers

May 11, 2016Joseph William McDougall

Based out of the historic Physick House in Society Hill, The Head & the Hand Press is providing an opportunity for Philadelphia writers to make history of their own. Founded in 2012 by Nic Esposito,

Arts and Entertainment

Pennsport: “This is Your Body, Man. It’s a Temple. You Only Get One Shot With It”

February 4, 2016Joseph William McDougall and

Daniel Shernoff arrived in Philadelphia to attend art school. He found his way into a tattoo studio and apprenticed for two years, learning the craft. He now creates body art at Omkara Tattoo, a local tattoo

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