133 – Art in Bursts

132: Planning and Organizing

131- Looking Back at 2022

I love a good mash-up.  You know, a bit from column A and a bit from column B smushed together and suddenly you’ve got something brand new!  Historically speaking, mash-ups are how innovation works.  People rarely invent something from scratch.  It’s the brilliance of putting two things together (or twenty things together) to create something new and necessary.  Here’s the official definition from Merriam-Webster:  On today’s podcast, Mom and I discuss mash-ups and why they matter in art. We also wander through a lot of chatter about teaching, learning, and being lazy.  You can listen the audio version of the podcast here or wherever you like to get podcasts.  Or you can watch the video version on my YouTube Channel. Be sure to check out the mash-ups in The Artful Holiday class. Thanks for stopping by!

I love a good mash-up.  You know, a bit from column A and a bit from column B smushed together and suddenly you’ve got something brand new!  Historically speaking, mash-ups are how innovation works.  People rarely invent something from scratch.  It’s the brilliance of putting two things together (or twenty things together) to create something new and necessary.  Here’s the official definition from Merriam-Webster: <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mashupscreenshot.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> On today’s podcast, Mom and I discuss mash-ups and why they matter in art. We also wander through a lot of chatter about teaching, learning, and being lazy.  You can listen the audio version of the podcast here or wherever you like to get podcasts. Or you can watch the video version <a href="https://youtu.be/fqHy108yVqQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on my YouTube Channel</a>. Be sure to check out the mash-ups in <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/the-artful-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artful Holiday class</a>. Thanks for stopping by!

129: Julie Loves Mash-Ups

Today’s episode of The Adventures in Arting podcast was fueled by an email I get almost every single day: “I can’t access my class.” It’s a statement that makes me crazy because there’s no way for me to help the emailer.  The questions I usually write back with are: What’s the class?What’s the specific issue with accessing the class?Is there an error message you’re seeing? My frustration with this unspecific way of asking for help, led me to think about WHY asking specific questions is so important — not only in getting technical support, but also in helping ourselves make better art.  I truly believe that if you can ask a specific question, you can almost always get an answer that is useful.   So, in today’s podcast, Mom and I are chatting about asking specific questions (and we wander off onto several tangents, of course!) and setting goals.  You can listen the audio version of the podcast or you can watch the video version on my YouTube Channel. If you’re looking for the chat with Carolyn Dube that I reference in the podcast, here it is: If you’re interested in learning to ask better questions, I hope you’ll check out Design Boot Camp.  Payment plans are available. Thanks for stopping by!

Today’s episode of The Adventures in Arting podcast was fueled by an email I get almost every single day: “I can’t access my class.” It’s a statement that makes me crazy because there’s no way for me to help the emailer.  The questions I usually write back with are: <ul><li>What’s the class?</li><li>What’s the specific issue with accessing the class?</li><li>Is there an error message you’re seeing?</li></ul> My frustration with this unspecific way of asking for help, led me to think about WHY asking specific questions is so important — not only in getting technical support, but also in helping ourselves make better art.  I truly believe that if you can ask a specific question, you can almost always get an answer that is useful. <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JamesStephens-square.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> So, in today’s podcast, Mom and I are chatting about asking specific questions (and we wander off onto several tangents, of course!) and setting goals.  You can listen the audio version of the podcast or you can watch the video version <a href="https://youtu.be/dqCRiJ_BIm4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on my YouTube Channel</a>. If you’re looking for the chat with Carolyn Dube that I reference in the podcast, here it is: If you’re interested in learning to ask better questions, I hope you’ll check out <a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/design-boot-camp.html#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Boot Camp</a>.  Payment plans are available. Thanks for stopping by!

128 Specific Questions

When I told Mom that today’s podcast topic was “failure,” she said, “Again?!”  Back on September 18, 2012 we published our very first podcast (almost exactly 10 years ago) and the topic was failure.   I figured a ten year gap was enough time to chat about it again.  I hope you feel the same way. During the podcast we share concrete tips for re-framing failure as an opportunity, along with strategies for defining your own ideas about success and failure.   If you enjoy the podcast, I really hope you’ll share it with a friend or leave us a review. Those actions help other people find the show and that helps us grow. Upcoming Classes: Monthly Membership: I offer both ScanNCut Club and a monthly art membership.The Artful Holiday: Join me and 18 other teachers for techniques, techniques, techniques galore!  And so many cool projects!Design Boot Camp: If you’re serious about improving your art and want the language and the road map to do that, then Design Boot Camp is for you.There are only a few seats left in Friday night’s live online class: Mixed Media Collage: Embellishing a Basic Design — It’s going to be a good one! I hope to see you in class!  

When I told Mom that today’s podcast topic was “failure,” she said, “Again?!” <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/127-YouTubeCover.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Back on September 18, 2012 we published <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/2012/09/18/adventures-arting-podcast-001-what-failure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our very first podcast</a> (almost exactly 10 years ago) and the topic was failure.  <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Episode1-cover.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> I figured a ten year gap was enough time to chat about it again.  I hope you feel the same way. During the podcast we share concrete tips for re-framing failure as an opportunity, along with strategies for defining your own ideas about success and failure.  If you enjoy the podcast, I really hope you’ll share it with a friend or leave us a review. Those actions help other people find the show and that helps us grow. <h2>Upcoming Classes:</h2> <ul><li>Monthly Membership: I offer both <a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/scanncut-club.html#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ScanNCut Club</a> and <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/plans/monthly-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a monthly art membership</a>.</li><li>The Artful Holiday: <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/the-artful-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join me and 18 other teachers</a> for techniques, techniques, techniques galore!  And so many cool projects!</li><li>Design Boot Camp: If you’re serious about improving your art and want the language and the road map to do that, then <a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/design-boot-camp.html#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Boot Camp</a> is for you.</li><li>There are only a few seats left in Friday night’s live online class: <a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/store/p209/Mixed_Media_Collage%3A_Embellishing_a_Basic_Design_-_July_22.html#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mixed Media Collage: Embellishing a Basic Design</a> — It’s going to be a good one!</li></ul> I hope to see you in class!

127: Failure Again

Mom is under the weather today, so instead of chatting with her, I’m sharing portions of three interviews I did with artists who are a part of The Artful Holiday online class.   I’m chatting with Barb Smucker…  …about her daily art practice.  This is a picture of the beautiful collage calendar she’s teaching you how to make in The Artful Holiday class:  You can watch my full interview with Barb HERE. May Flaum…  …and I chat about being an art technique omnivore, and using what you’ve got.  She’s sharing how to use resin to make this assemblage style necklace in The Artful Holiday Class:  You can watch my full interview with May HERE.  May has also been a guest on the podcast before — way way back in 2013.  Listen to Episode 11 HERE. Finally, Rachel Greig…  …and I chat about designing stamps and being weird.  In The Artful Holiday class, Rachel is showing you how to build up simple layers to create these gorgeous cards:  Watch my full interview with Rachel HERE. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll subscribe and/or leave a review.  Those actions really help the podcast to grow!

Mom is under the weather today, so instead of chatting with her, I’m sharing portions of three interviews I did with artists who are a part of <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/the-artful-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artful Holiday </a>online class. <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ArtfulHoliday-joinme.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> I’m chatting with Barb Smucker… <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_0080.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> …about her daily art practice. This is a picture of the beautiful collage calendar she’s teaching you how to make in <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/the-artful-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artful Holiday</a> class: <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_1282.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> You can watch my full interview with Barb <a href="https://youtu.be/uQnTAUe4fbE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. May Flaum… <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/may_flaum-scaled.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> …and I chat about being an art technique omnivore, and using what you’ve got. She’s sharing how to use resin to make this assemblage style necklace in <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/the-artful-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artful Holiday Class</a>: <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/UCJA7184-scaled.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> You can watch my full interview with May <a href="https://youtu.be/QPLFsCz6f0Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. May has also been a guest on the podcast before — way way back in 2013. Listen to Episode 11 <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/2013/03/19/a-conversation-with-may-flaum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Finally, Rachel Greig… <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RachelGreig-Headshot.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> …and I chat about designing stamps and being weird. In <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/the-artful-holiday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artful Holiday class</a>, Rachel is showing you how to build up simple layers to create these gorgeous cards: <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RachelGreig-1.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Watch my full interview with Rachel <a href="https://youtu.be/xI6iTlmO8qQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll subscribe and/or leave a review. Those actions really help the podcast to grow!

126: 3 Interviews

We’re back and on schedule (amazingly) with another new podcast.  Yay!  If you prefer, you can watch the video HERE.  We chat about a topic that has come up several times – particularly during Book Club: why having a broad range of inspiration matters.  In other words, why you should look to fashion or architecture or quilting if what you do is collage.  I share one of my favorite quotes during the podcast and I took some time to track down its origins.  It turns out that it’s from Dale Carnegie.  I also share a portion of an interview I did with Andrea Chebeleu, owner of A Work of Heart, and one of the guest teachers for The Artful Holiday class.   I’ll be sharing her full interview soon!  Her video tutorial for The Artful Holiday class made me immediately put these plaster strips in my Amazon cart.  I’m looking forward to sharing her project with you! I hope you enjoy the podcast. I’d love to hear your thoughts on having a broad base of inspiration.

We’re back and on schedule (amazingly) with another new podcast.  Yay! <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/125-BroadInspiration.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> If you prefer, you can watch the video <a href="https://youtu.be/xXhfClrppdU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.  We chat about a topic that has come up several times – particularly during <a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/book-club.html#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Club</a>: why having a broad range of inspiration matters.  In other words, why you should look to fashion or architecture or quilting if what you do is collage.  I share one of my favorite quotes during the podcast and I took some time to track down its origins.  It turns out that it’s from Dale Carnegie. <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CarnegieQuote-500.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> I also share a portion of an interview I did with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aworkofheartstudio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Chebeleu</a>, owner of <a href="https://www.aworkofheart.com/studio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Work of Heart</a>, and one of the guest teachers for <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artful Holiday</a> class.  <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/andrea_headshot.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> I’ll be sharing her full interview soon!  Her video tutorial for The Artful Holiday class made me immediately put <a href="https://amzn.to/3N6v24M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these plaster strips</a> in my Amazon cart.  I’m looking forward to sharing her project with you! I hope you enjoy the podcast. I’d love to hear your thoughts on having a broad base of inspiration.

125: Broad Based Inspiration

After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back!  Hooray!  I managed to traumatize my Mom by turning the video on. (You can watch the video HERE.)  The good news is that she has forgiven me and we had a great conversation. There are a few glitchy sound and video problems at the beginning of the recording. But, like I said, the conversation is a good one and I hope you’ll chime in with your own thoughts on the subject.  Today’s topic is “critique” and how it’s different from criticism. We also take a deep dive into the ways in which critique helps you to learn.  This is the quilt I refer to in the podcast — the first photo is for scale and the second photo is of the almost finished quilt:   If you’re interested in some personalized critique, check out the Group Coaching I offer at: https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/super-learner/ I hope that you’re happy to see the return of the podcast.  I know that I am.  The plan is to deliver a new podcast every two weeks.

After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back!  Hooray! <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/124-critique.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> I managed to traumatize my Mom by turning the video on. (You can watch the video <a href="https://youtu.be/zjd1cTZZ_0Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.)  The good news is that she has forgiven me and we had a great conversation. There are a few glitchy sound and video problems at the beginning of the recording. But, like I said, the conversation is a good one and I hope you’ll chime in with your own thoughts on the subject.  Today’s topic is “critique” and how it’s different from criticism. We also take a deep dive into the ways in which critique helps you to learn.  This is the quilt I refer to in the podcast — the first photo is for scale and the second photo is of the almost finished quilt: <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ForScale-wm.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Final-ish-wm.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> If you’re interested in some personalized critique, check out the Group Coaching I offer at: <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/super-learner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/super-learner/</a> I hope that you’re happy to see the return of the podcast.  I know that I am.  The plan is to deliver a new podcast every two weeks.

Episode 124 “Learning & Critique”

On today’s podcast Mom and I are chatting about sketchbooks!  We share lots of tips for starting your own sketchbook process along with some of the reasons (artistic by mostly personal) that you might be interested in adding a sketchbook to your repertoire.  You can either listen to the podcast recording, as normal, or you can watch the video: There are two major categories of sketchbooks in my experience — Workbooks which are used as a place to explore ideas for later works of art. They tend to be filled with scribbles, notes, color swatches, drawings, and aren’t usually meant for public viewing.Visual diaries which share a glimpse into the creator’s daily life or travels.  They tend to be filled with watercolor images and are often meant for public viewing. As I mentioned on the podcast, I am teaching an online sketchbook class, which is now open for enrollment.  I hope you’ll join me for class, even if you think you can’t draw.  Keeping a visual diary isn’t about perfect drawing, it’s about capturing a moment and expressing yourself!  As Mom said on the podcast:  Thanks for stopping by! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

On today’s podcast Mom and I are chatting about sketchbooks!  We share lots of tips for starting your own sketchbook process along with some of the reasons (artistic by mostly personal) that you might be interested in adding a sketchbook to your repertoire.  You can either listen to the podcast recording, as normal, or you can watch the video: There are two major categories of sketchbooks in my experience — <ul><li>Workbooks which are used as a place to explore ideas for later works of art. They tend to be filled with scribbles, notes, color swatches, drawings, and aren’t usually meant for public viewing.</li><li>Visual diaries which share a glimpse into the creator’s daily life or travels.  They tend to be filled with watercolor images and are often meant for public viewing.</li></ul> As I mentioned on the podcast, I am teaching <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/sketchbook-habit-keeping-a-visual-diary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an online sketchbook class</a>, which is now open for enrollment. <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SketchbookHabitSquare-500.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/sketchbook-habit-keeping-a-visual-diary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I hope you’ll join me for class</a>, even if you think you can’t draw.  Keeping a visual diary isn’t about perfect drawing, it’s about capturing a moment and expressing yourself!  As Mom said on the podcast: <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/6a00d8341c766153ef026bded8af6f200c-500wi.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Thanks for stopping by! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

123: Sketchbook Habit

This is a very special episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast.  We turned on the video cameras while we recorded the podcast and streamed a live video version to facebook and youtube.  Mom wasn’t sure about it, but she did a great job and we’re definitely going to do it again! You can either listen to the podcast recording, as normal, or you can watch the video! This episode focuses on my recently finished 100 Day Project: 100 Days of Art Botanical. The 100 Day Project is a world-wide phenomenon. People across the globe challenge themselves to do some kind of art related task every day for 100 Days. In this podcast Mom and I discuss my own experiences with the 100 Day Project as well as tips on being successful with your own 100 Day Project! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show or leave us a review.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much! This is the piece that changed the direction of the whole project for me: Here are my takeaways, which I shared during the podcast:  Here is the advice I shared on the podcast:  Links: Grab a copy of my 100 Day book from Amazon.This is the blogger I’m obsessed with.  I linked the two articles I mentioned on the podcast in yesterday’s blog post. Thanks for stopping by!  Let me know what you think of the new format!

This is a very special episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast.  We turned on the video cameras while we recorded the podcast and streamed a live video version to facebook and youtube.  Mom wasn’t sure about it, but she did a great job and we’re definitely going to do it again! You can either listen to the podcast recording, as normal, or you can <a href="https://youtu.be/9aX5romHqGA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watch the video</a>! This episode focuses on my recently finished 100 Day Project: 100 Days of Art Botanical. The 100 Day Project is a world-wide phenomenon. People across the globe challenge themselves to do some kind of art related task every day for 100 Days. In this podcast Mom and I discuss my own experiences with the 100 Day Project as well as tips on being successful with your own 100 Day Project! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show or leave us a review.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much! This is the piece that changed the direction of the whole project for me: Here are my takeaways, which I shared during the podcast: <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/learned-500.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Here is the advice I shared on the podcast: <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/advice-500.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Links: <ul><li>Grab a copy of <a href="https://amzn.to/3bUSy53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my 100 Day book from Amazon</a>.</li><li><a href="https://ava.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This</a> is the blogger I’m obsessed with.  I linked the two articles I mentioned on the podcast <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2021/05/watch-this-read-this.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in yesterday’s blog post</a>.</li></ul> Thanks for stopping by!  Let me know what you think of the new format!

122: 100 Days of Art Botanical

Tina Walker

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tina Walker about her obsession with details, antiques, art challenges, and how she uses art-making to reset herself.  I really enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too! Tina Walker is a creator, hobbyist photographer, and dog lover. She loves all things mixed media, including art journaling, assemblage, and book making.Her project selection and medium choice are always changing, and you will frequently see her hosting on-line collaborations and challenges.She is a frequent contributor to various Stampington magazines and you can find more of her art in her various in-person and online workshops.When she isn’t creating, you will often find Tina perusing local Antique stores looking for project inspiration or combining nature with art.Some things we discuss on the podcast:Whether your clothes and the way you decorate your house match the kind of art you make.Being intrigued by the unnatural, such as Picasso in his Cubism phase or Klimt perched on the edge of realism.Tina’s obsession with details.The teeny tiny pots that Tina throws.Mixing antiques/found objects into your work.Tina’s day job as Director of International Trade for a major footwear retailer.Tina’s “7 Ways” challenge to herself.Tina’s studio (hint: it’s all over her house).ELFA drawers from The Container Store.“If you only have 5 minutes, do 5 minutes.”Yes means no and no means yes.“Nobody knows that you feel guilty about saying no unless you tell them.”Boundaries.And here are our recommendations for this episode:Tina: Watersoluble GraphiteEileen: A New Interactive Sculpture at The SmithsonianJulie: Video: Where are all the Bob Ross Paintings?  We Found Them. (video below)Connect with Tina online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.walker.370Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adogslife13/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adogslife13/Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrogDogStudioWe have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!  AND, here is the big news:We will be hosting a LIVE video podcast on YouTube on Tuesday, May 25 at 2pm EST.  Come and chat with me and Mom! Tell all your friends!If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

<a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tinaquote.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tina Walker about her obsession with details, antiques, art challenges, and how she uses art-making to reset herself.  I really enjoyed our conversation and I think you will too! Tina Walker is a creator, hobbyist photographer, and dog lover. <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/arting/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Julie-2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>She loves all things mixed media, including art journaling, assemblage, and book making.Her project selection and medium choice are always changing, and you will frequently see her hosting on-line collaborations and challenges.She is a frequent contributor to various Stampington magazines and you can find more of her art in her various in-person and online workshops.When she isn’t creating, you will often find Tina perusing local Antique stores looking for project inspiration or combining nature with art.Some things we discuss on the podcast:<ul><li>Whether your clothes and the way you decorate your house match the kind of art you make.</li><li>Being intrigued by the unnatural, such as Picasso in his Cubism phase or Klimt perched on the edge of realism.</li><li>Tina’s obsession with details.</li><li>The teeny tiny pots that Tina throws.</li><li>Mixing antiques/found objects into your work.</li><li>Tina’s day job as Director of International Trade for a major footwear retailer.</li><li>Tina’s “7 Ways” challenge to herself.</li><li>Tina’s studio (hint: it’s all over her house).</li><li>ELFA drawers from The Container Store.</li><li>“If you only have 5 minutes, do 5 minutes.”</li><li>Yes means no and no means yes.</li><li>“Nobody knows that you feel guilty about saying no unless you tell them.”</li><li>Boundaries.</li></ul>And here are our recommendations for this episode:<ul><li>Tina: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZAVT9A/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B006ZAVT9A&amp;linkId=60720bbded12686ecb85791be0dfaba3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watersoluble Graphite</a></li><li>Eileen: <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/new-interactive-sculpture-suchi-reddy-illuminates-our-hopes-and-fears-about-future-180977679/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A New Interactive Sculpture at The Smithsonian</a></li><li>Julie: Video: Where are all the Bob Ross Paintings?  We Found Them. (video below)</li></ul>Connect with Tina online: <ul><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.walker.370" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tina.walker.370</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adogslife13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/adogslife13/</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/adogslife13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/adogslife13/</a></li><li>Etsy:  <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrogDogStudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrogDogStudio</a></li></ul>We have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!  AND, here is the big news:We will be hosting a <a href="https://youtu.be/9aX5romHqGA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LIVE video podcast on YouTube</a> on Tuesday, May 25 at 2pm EST.  Come and chat with me and Mom! Tell all your friends!If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

121: Tina Walker is Resetting Herself

Tania Ahmed

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tania Ahmed about her life in the craft industry.  Tania is smart and insightful and totally down-to-earth.  I really enjoyed my conversation with her and related to so much that she said and I think you will too.  I didn’t want the conversation to end because there was so much to talk about. Tania Ahmed is an art video maker and tutor based in the UK.As a lifelong crafter, she has blended her multi crafts experience to hone her mixed media and papercraft work. She draws her inspiration from diverse cultures, bright colors, bold graphic design, and eclectic patterns. She has taught at several independent craft stores and workshops… …demonstrated at international trade and consumer art and craft shows… …been published in creative magazines, and currently designs for companies within the arts and crafts industry. Some things we discuss on the podcast:making videos without fancy equipmentcreating daily Reels videos for instagramsetting goalsThis fabulous thought from Ira Glass:“Nobody tells people who are beginners — and I really wish somebody had told this to me — is that all of us who do creative work … we get into it because we have good taste. But it’s like there’s a gap, that for the first couple years that you’re making stuff, what you’re making isn’t so good, OK? It’s not that great. It’s really not that great. It’s trying to be good, it has ambition to be good, but it’s not quite that good. But your taste — the thing that got you into the game — your taste is still killer, and your taste is good enough that you can tell that what you’re making is kind of a disappointment to you, you know what I mean?A lot of people never get past that phase. A lot of people at that point, they quit. And the thing I would just like say to you with all my heart is that most everybody I know who does interesting creative work, they went through a phase of years where they had really good taste and they could tell what they were making wasn’t as good as they wanted it to be — they knew it fell short, it didn’t have the special thing that we wanted it to have.And the thing I would say to you is everybody goes through that. And for you to go through it, if you’re going through it right now, if you’re just getting out of that phase — you gotta know it’s totally normal.And the most important possible thing you can do is do a lot of work — do a huge volume of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week, or every month, you know you’re going to finish one story. Because it’s only by actually going through a volume of work that you are actually going to catch up and close that gap. And the work you’re making will be as good as your ambitions. It takes a while, it’s gonna take you a while — it’s normal to take a while. And you just have to fight your way through that, okay?”teaching online classesdesign teamsnetworkingsocial media as a portfolioself-worth, ambition, and confidencehard workAltenew’s marketingBullet JournalingMorning PagesAnd here are our recommendations for this episode:Tania: The War of Art by Steven PressfieldJulie: WRMK Envelope Punch BoardEileen: The Woman Who Made Van GoghConnect with Tania online: https://taniaahmedcreative.com/https://www.instagram.com/taniaahmed/https://www.youtube.com/taniaahmedcreativeWe have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

<a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef0263e9a108e3200b-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tania Ahmed about her life in the craft industry.  Tania is smart and insightful and totally down-to-earth.  I really enjoyed my conversation with her and related to so much that she said and I think you will too.  I didn’t want the conversation to end because there was so much to talk about. Tania Ahmed is an art video maker and tutor based in the UK.As a lifelong crafter, she has blended her multi crafts experience to hone her mixed media and papercraft work. She draws her inspiration from diverse cultures, bright colors, bold graphic design, and eclectic patterns. She has taught at several independent craft stores and workshops… <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788025edc4200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>…demonstrated at international trade and consumer art and craft shows… <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788025ed8a200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>…been published in creative magazines, and currently designs for companies within the arts and crafts industry. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788025ed92200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Some things we discuss on the podcast:<ul><li>making videos without fancy equipment</li><li>creating daily Reels videos for instagram</li><li>setting goals</li><li>This fabulous thought from Ira Glass:</li></ul><blockquote>“Nobody tells people who are beginners — and I really wish somebody had told this to me — is that all of us who do creative work … we get into it because we have good taste. But it’s like there’s a gap, that for the first couple years that you’re making stuff, what you’re making isn’t so good, OK? It’s not that great. It’s really not that great. It’s trying to be good, it has ambition to be good, but it’s not quite that good. But your taste — the thing that got you into the game — your taste is still killer, and your taste is good enough that you can tell that what you’re making is kind of a disappointment to you, you know what I mean?A lot of people never get past that phase. A lot of people at that point, they quit. And the thing I would just like say to you with all my heart is that most everybody I know who does interesting creative work, they went through a phase of years where they had really good taste and they could tell what they were making wasn’t as good as they wanted it to be — they knew it fell short, it didn’t have the special thing that we wanted it to have.And the thing I would say to you is everybody goes through that. And for you to go through it, if you’re going through it right now, if you’re just getting out of that phase — you gotta know it’s totally normal.And the most important possible thing you can do is do a lot of work — do a huge volume of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week, or every month, you know you’re going to finish one story. Because it’s only by actually going through a volume of work that you are actually going to catch up and close that gap. And the work you’re making will be as good as your ambitions. It takes a while, it’s gonna take you a while — it’s normal to take a while. And you just have to fight your way through that, okay?”</blockquote><ul><li>teaching online classes</li><li>design teams</li><li>networking</li><li>social media as a portfolio</li><li>self-worth, ambition, and confidence</li><li>hard work</li><li><a href="https://altenew.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Altenew’s</a> marketing</li><li><a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/bullet-journal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journaling</a></li><li><a href="https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Pages</a></li></ul>And here are our recommendations for this episode:<ul><li>Tania: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891026/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1936891026&amp;linkId=1d612f333737e47a17bd1278971354fa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The War of Art</a> by Steven Pressfield</li><li>Julie: <a href="https://amzn.to/3aFJZdS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WRMK Envelope Punch Board</a></li><li>Eileen: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/magazine/jo-van-gogh-bonger.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Woman Who Made Van Gogh</a></li></ul>Connect with Tania online: <ul><li><a href="https://taniaahmedcreative.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://taniaahmedcreative.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/taniaahmed/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/taniaahmed/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/taniaahmedcreative" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/taniaahmedcreative</a></li></ul>We have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

120: Mistakes Are Okay with Tania Ahmed

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Edva Sims about her pottery business, finding your personal style, and the belief that things made by hand are important.  Here’s a little bit about our guest, Edva:  Hi, I’m Edva! I’ve been drawing, painting, sewing and sculpting since I was a little girl.     Inspired by my mother – a Potter herself, I fell in love with clay and its ability to tell a story. I thoughtfully sculpt and hand-build each pottery piece in my studio in Los Angeles.      My upbringing and roots are heavily present in my work, I was born in Israel, grew up in South Africa and now live in Southern California.     I love incorporating bold colors and unique clay textures into my pieces. Each piece I make, is filled with positive energy, which I hope will transcend from maker to buyer.  Some things we discuss on the podcast: Design Boot CampMonthly Membershipelectric kiln vs. gas kilnkeeping the kiln inside your house/apartmentperfectionwheel throwing vs. hand buildingfinding your personal stylecollections based on inspiration that particular month (or set of months)shipping potteryGeami Wrap made by Ranpakhandmade vs. mass produced“A mug is a very personal thing.”problem solving and curiosity And here are our recommendations for this episode: Edva: Potter, Nicola MooreJulie: Soda Stream plus Crystal LightEileen: 7 Podcasts to Binge in a Day Connect with Edva online: https://www.edvaspottery.com/, and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edvasims/ We have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Edva Sims about her pottery business, finding your personal style, and the belief that things made by hand are important.  Here’s a little bit about our guest, Edva: <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788022c929200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Hi, I’m Edva! I’ve been drawing, painting, sewing and sculpting since I was a little girl.   <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788022c938200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Inspired by my mother – a Potter herself, I fell in love with clay and its ability to tell a story. I thoughtfully sculpt and hand-build each pottery piece in my studio in Los Angeles.    <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788022c93c200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> My upbringing and roots are heavily present in my work, I was born in Israel, grew up in South Africa and now live in Southern California.   <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef026bdecadad8200c-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> I love incorporating bold colors and unique clay textures into my pieces. Each piece I make, is filled with positive energy, which I hope will transcend from maker to buyer. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef02788022c946200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Some things we discuss on the podcast: <ul><li><a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/store/p133/Design_Boot_Camp_Online_-_5_weeks_-_12pm-2pm.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Boot Camp</a></li><li><a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/plans/monthly-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monthly Membership</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3dclGWD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">electric kiln</a> vs. gas kiln</li><li>keeping the kiln inside your house/apartment</li><li>perfection</li><li>wheel throwing vs. hand building</li><li>finding your personal style</li><li>collections based on inspiration that particular month (or set of months)</li><li>shipping pottery</li><li><a href="https://www.ranpak.com/solutions/wrapping/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjnzQaOfise_vnfOkDlIoq8Yl99L9UB1COkE_DE1YrsxkYWsibLDs_saAvAUEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geami Wrap</a> made by Ranpak</li><li>handmade vs. mass produced</li><li>“A mug is a very personal thing.”</li><li>problem solving and curiosity</li></ul> And here are our recommendations for this episode: <ul><li>Edva: Potter, <a href="https://www.nicolamoorestudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicola Moore</a></li><li>Julie: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HW6P3J2/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01HW6P3J2&amp;linkId=8ad68139e786e279cd6b0c824432738b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soda Stream</a> plus <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O5F26QW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00O5F26QW&amp;linkId=d1fe0c1bd04324ce48da8d8a116ef37b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crystal Light</a></li><li>Eileen: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/arts/podcasts-binge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Podcasts to Binge in a Day</a></li></ul> Connect with Edva online: <a href="https://www.edvaspottery.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.edvaspottery.com/</a>, and on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edvasims/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/edvasims/</a> We have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

119: Out of the Kitchen & Into the Studio with Edva Sims

It has been several months since we’ve released a new podcast.  There’s a good reason and I’ll bet that you can relate: the COVID blahs.  But all hope is not lost, Mom and I have four solutions for you — ways to bust those blahs and get back to being creative. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!Some things we discuss on the podcast:The Gates. This is a photo I took of The Gates in 2005. I didn’t start blogging until 2006, so sadly there’s no blog post about it! Yard Art – this is the blog post I wrote about it.  Don’t forget to grab your postcards!Also:The podcast Behind the LinesDear G.I. LettersDesign Boot CampMonthly Membership TiersAnd here are our recommendations for this episode:Julie: Outside Lies Magic by John R. StilgoeEileen: Harvard University Staff Art ShowWe have some great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

It has been several months since we’ve released a new podcast.  There’s a good reason and I’ll bet that you can relate: the COVID blahs.  But all hope is not lost, Mom and I have four solutions for you — ways to bust those blahs and get back to being creative. If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!Some things we discuss on the podcast:<a href="https://christojeanneclaude.net/artworks/the-gates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gates</a>. This is a photo I took of The Gates in 2005. I didn’t start blogging until 2006, so sadly there’s no blog post about it! <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef0263e99a442e200b-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Yard Art – <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2021/03/finished-yard-art-mural.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this is the blog post</a> I wrote about it.  Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/store/p304/4_Glossy_Postcards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grab your postcards</a>!<a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef0263e99a4469200b-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Also:<ul><li>The podcast <a href="https://barbaraharrisonmedia.com/btl-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behind the Lines</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/20/us/joan-hunter-77-letters-vietnam-war.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear G.I. Letters</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/store/p133/Design_Boot_Camp_Online_-_5_weeks_-_12pm-2pm.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Boot Camp</a></li><li><a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/plans/monthly-membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monthly Membership Tiers</a></li></ul>And here are our recommendations for this episode:<ul><li>Julie: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802775632/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0802775632&amp;linkId=95cb727ded0e69b97476c4f0ef709483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outside Lies Magic</a> by John R. Stilgoe</li><li>Eileen: <a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/03/first-harvard-staff-art-show-celebrates-employees-whole-selves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard University Staff Art Show</a></li></ul>We have some great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday!If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

118: Bust the COVID Blahs

Mom and I are talking about goals and hopes and plans for 2021 on today’s podcast.  Give it a listen. Some things we discuss on the podcast: The 100 Day ProjectA Year of Gelatin PrintingRug HookingSketchbookeryProject Life And here are our recommendations for this episode: Julie: your local public library to “test” books before buyingEileen: El Anatsui &amp; Where are all the Women? If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

Mom and I are talking about goals and hopes and plans for 2021 on today’s podcast.  Give it a listen. Some things we discuss on the podcast: <ul><li><a href="https://the100dayproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 100 Day Project</a></li><li><a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/a-year-of-gelatin-printing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Year of Gelatin Printing</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rug_hooking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rug Hooking</a></li><li><a href="https://www.juliebalzer.com/store/p258/Sketchbookery%3A_Breaking_Down_a_Photo_%28Feb_13_%26_20%29.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sketchbookery</a></li><li><a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/project-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Life</a></li></ul> And here are our recommendations for this episode: <ul><li>Julie: your local public library to “test” books before buying</li><li>Eileen: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/01/18/how-el-anatsui-broke-the-seal-on-contemporary-art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Anatsui</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/01/02/951479764/where-are-the-women-uncovering-the-lost-works-of-female-renaissance-artists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where are all the Women?</a></li></ul> If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

117: Hello, 2021!

Is it too early to wrap up 2020?  On the podcast Mom and I are discussing the lessons learned in 2020 and what we hope for 2021. If you’re interested in getting on the list to be e-mailed when a new session of Design Boot Camp opens in 2021, drop me a line. And here are our recommendations for this episode: Julie: Ballroom Dancing VideoEileen: Saturday of Symposia If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

Is it too early to wrap up 2020?  On the podcast Mom and I are discussing the lessons learned in 2020 and what we hope for 2021. If you’re interested in getting on the list to be e-mailed when a new session of Design Boot Camp opens in 2021, <a href="mailto:balzerdesigns2@gmail.com">drop me a line</a>. And here are our recommendations for this episode: <ul><li>Julie: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/9gag/videos/195420142250092/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ballroom Dancing Video</a></li><li>Eileen: <a href="https://youtu.be/sUyva8UAUeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saturday of Symposia</a></li></ul> If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

116: Wrapping Up 2020

Today on the podcast I’m sharing a list of five lessons from my Design Boot Camp class.  I hope that you’ll find the lessons useful in your own practice.  (And speaking of practice, I just started reading Seth Godin’s book, The Practice, and my brain is exploding with thoughts.  Has anyone else read it?) If you’re interested in getting on the list to be e-mailed when a new session of Design Boot Camp opens in 2021, drop me a line. And here are our recommendations for this episode: Eileen: Online Cooking Classes: Science and Cooking Lecture Series and the YouTube playlistJulie: Siser Heat Press If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

Today on the podcast I’m sharing a list of five lessons from my Design Boot Camp class. I hope that you’ll find the lessons useful in your own practice. (And speaking of practice, I just started reading Seth Godin’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593328973/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0593328973&amp;linkId=cf57510f2daf74833f148f860dfcf113" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Practice</a>, and my brain is exploding with thoughts. Has anyone else read it?) If you’re interested in getting on the list to be e-mailed when a new session of Design Boot Camp opens in 2021, <a href="mailto:balzerdesigns2@gmail.com">drop me a line</a>. And here are our recommendations for this episode: <ul><li>Eileen: Online Cooking Classes: <a href="https://sciencecooking.seas.harvard.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Science and Cooking Lecture Series</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtHrXQsUhv827vv7sxCIkAOBj6tBlytLa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the YouTube playlist</a></li><li>Julie: <a href="https://bit.ly/3fOl8pp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Siser Heat Press</a></li></ul> If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!

115: Lessons from Boot Camp

Today’s guest is Christina Richmond, aka Tweeny.  Christina lives in Bath, and as a Jane Austen fan, I’ve always had a fantasy version of Bath in my head.  We do chat about this at the top of the podcast, but then we get into the creative meat of the matter: when graphic design meets lino. Meet Christina: She is a designer by day, living and working in the beautiful city of Bath, and an artist-printmaker in her free time.  She has been print-making for around 9 years, mostly creating small lino prints packed full of detail.  Christina is teaching how she creates her stamp designs on her iPad in the #CarveDecember Class. Some things we discuss on the podcast: being part of a creative coupleprecisionPfeil ToolsFlexcut Slipstrop for sharpening toolsrelationship between lino and graphic designlino carving as a hobby, with no desire to make it a professionlino vs rubber (lino is biodegradable)Christina’s ideal studioPresses: Book Press, Woodzilla PressBeth Lewis of @booloulewdesignnot rushing things Links for Christina: https://www.instagram.com/tweeny/http://www.tweeny.etsy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/tweenyprints/ Recommendations: Mom: Window SwapJulie: Bob Ross Black Gesso And finally, in case you’re wondering, she got the house! Thanks for stopping by!

Today’s guest is Christina Richmond, aka Tweeny.  Christina lives in Bath, and as a Jane Austen fan, I’ve always had a fantasy version of Bath in my head.  We do chat about this at the top of the podcast, but then we get into the creative meat of the matter: when graphic design meets lino. Meet Christina: She is a designer by day, living and working in the beautiful city of Bath, and an artist-printmaker in her free time. <ul><li></li><li></li></ul> She has been print-making for around 9 years, mostly creating small lino prints packed full of detail. <ul><li></li><li></li></ul> Christina is teaching how she creates her stamp designs on her iPad in the <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/carve-december-31-tips-tricks-ideas-for-carving-printing-designing-custom-stamps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#CarveDecember Class</a>. Some things we discuss on the podcast: <ul><li>being part of a creative couple</li><li>precision</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039ZESYM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0039ZESYM&amp;linkId=fed3f42f87cccaaf2dd3dd3c5efb4f92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pfeil Tools</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FX9MHIG/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00FX9MHIG&amp;linkId=3b8a4bc56eab3709d7fb1204b407756a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexcut Slipstrop</a> for sharpening tools</li><li>relationship between lino and graphic design</li><li>lino carving as a hobby, with no desire to make it a profession</li><li>lino vs rubber (lino is biodegradable)</li><li>Christina’s ideal studio</li><li>Presses: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T1FPVD3/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07T1FPVD3&amp;linkId=70f1a2a9d9a9cd2ba4f50596882cef3a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Press</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodzillaShop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodzilla Press</a></li><li>Beth Lewis of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/booloulewdesign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@booloulewdesign</a></li><li>not rushing things</li></ul> Links for Christina: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tweeny/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tweeny/</a></li><li><a href="http://www.tweeny.etsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.tweeny.etsy.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tweenyprints/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tweenyprints/</a></li></ul> Recommendations: <ul><li>Mom: <a href="https://www.window-swap.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Window Swap</a></li><li>Julie: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/640102721/bob-ross-gesso-painting-primer-500ml-in?gpla=1&amp;gao=1&amp;golf=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bob Ross Black Gesso</a></li></ul> And finally, in case you’re wondering, she got the house! Thanks for stopping by!

114: Christina’s Lino Life

 Today’s guest is Ali Baecker of 3 Dotted Penguins.   Ali is one of the talented #CarveDecemberClass teachers.  We discussed how motherhood transformed her creative passion and how she got bitten by the block carving bug! Ali of 3dottedpenguins is printmaker, educator and pattern lover based in Zurich, Switzerland.   Ever since she stumbled upon block printing and stamp carving in summer of 2018, printmaking has become her almost daily (or rather nightly) creative practice.   Ali enjoys creating repeat patterns, loves quirky fishes and other maritime designs.   She mostly block prints on paper and likes to use her block printed designs as a basis for screen prints on fabric.   A selection of 3dottedpenguins’ original block prints, screen printed textiles (such as bags and shirts) as well as cards are available for purchase.   Ali regularly teaches block printing online workshops to students around the world, both in English and German.   She is a firm believer in monthlong (and longer) challenges or creative projects as they have helped her establish a sustainable creative practice and regularly push her to try new things or deepen her block printing and pattern design skills.   Some things we discuss on the podcast: being a multi-linguistpositive/negative spacephotographymotherhoodscreenprinting#printinktobercreating a cohesive body of work by showing up on a daily basisPfeil ToolsFlexcut Slipstrop for sharpening tools Links for Ali: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dottedpenguins Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shops/3dottedpenguins Website: https://www.3dottedpenguins.com Newsletter: https://3dottedpenguins.ck.page/newsletter Free Resource Guide: https://3dottedpenguins.ck.page/miniguide Recommendations: Mom: Written in the SkinJulie: Moo Cards (business and postcards) plus stickers — you can get 25% off your first order if you use THIS LINK.

<a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef0263e9746f9c200b-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Today’s guest is Ali Baecker of <a href="https://www.3dottedpenguins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Dotted Penguins</a>.   Ali is one of the talented <a href="https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/register/carve-december-31-tips-tricks-ideas-for-carving-printing-designing-custom-stamps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#CarveDecemberClass</a> teachers.  We discussed how motherhood transformed her creative passion and how she got bitten by the block carving bug! Ali of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/3dottedpenguins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3dottedpenguins</a> is printmaker, educator and pattern lover based in Zurich, Switzerland. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef026bdea1c9a3200c-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Ever since she stumbled upon block printing and stamp carving in summer of 2018, printmaking has become her almost daily (or rather nightly) creative practice. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef0263e9746e73200b-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Ali enjoys creating repeat patterns, loves quirky fishes and other maritime designs. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef026be420b2bc200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> She mostly block prints on paper and likes to use her block printed designs as a basis for screen prints on fabric. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef026bdea1c9b7200c-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> A selection of 3dottedpenguins’ original block prints, screen printed textiles (such as bags and shirts) as well as cards are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shops/3dottedpenguins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available for purchase</a>. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef026bdea1c9bf200c-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Ali regularly teaches block printing online workshops to students around the world, both in English and German. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef026be420b2b0200d-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> She is a firm believer in monthlong (and longer) challenges or creative projects as they have helped her establish a sustainable creative practice and regularly push her to try new things or deepen her block printing and pattern design skills. <a href="https://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c766153ef0263e9746e8a200b-popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Some things we discuss on the podcast: <ul><li>being a multi-linguist</li><li>positive/negative space</li><li>photography</li><li>motherhood</li><li>screenprinting</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/printinktober/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#printinktober</a></li><li>creating a cohesive body of work by showing up on a daily basis</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039ZESYM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0039ZESYM&amp;linkId=fed3f42f87cccaaf2dd3dd3c5efb4f92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pfeil Tools</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FX9MHIG/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=balzdesi-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00FX9MHIG&amp;linkId=3b8a4bc56eab3709d7fb1204b407756a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexcut Slipstrop</a> for sharpening tools</li></ul> Links for Ali: <ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/3dottedpenguins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/3dottedpenguins </a></li><li>Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shops/3dottedpenguins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shops/3dottedpenguins </a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.3dottedpenguins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.3dottedpenguins.com </a></li><li>Newsletter: <a href="https://3dottedpenguins.ck.page/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://3dottedpenguins.ck.page/newsletter </a></li><li>Free Resource Guide: <a href="https://3dottedpenguins.ck.page/miniguide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://3dottedpenguins.ck.page/miniguide</a></li></ul> Recommendations: <ul><li>Mom: <a href="https://hms.harvard.edu/magazine/skin/written-skin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Written in the Skin</a></li><li>Julie: Moo Cards (business and postcards) plus stickers — you can get 25% off your first order if you use <a href="https://refer.moo.com/s/balzerdesigns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a>.</li></ul>

113: Ali of 3DottedPenguins

Happy 100th anniversary ladies! I’ve listened to every one!

Wahoo!

I love this podcast and am always excited to see a new episode appear.

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