Weather, layers, inner worlds, thick living and 10,000 folded paper cranes. Brianna’s work is driven by world-building. She’s interested in exploring possible and impossible landscapes that may or may not exist on this planet, in this dimension, in a memory, a dream, or a vision…they may never have existed anywhere — until now. Her creations convey an architectural/organic world which thrives in paradox and ambiguity; it’s a place that gives voice to so much more than can be articulated with sound or words. Each piece she creates is an earnest translation of the feelings, ideas, images, landscapes, and visions of her inner world — for Brianna, the ultimate goal of her creative life is to ardently impart to your inner world what she can from her own.TakeawaysWe are all complicated nuanced onion layers of humans.We are all works in progress.The lessons are everywhere.Sharing of the art is just as important as the creating of the art.There are no mistakes in art. If you think it’s not right, it’s just not done.We are little time tornadoes creating our own weather.LinksBrianna MartrayBrianna on InstagramBrianna on FacebookBrianna’s YouTube Video: "The Making of a Public Art Installation at Denver International Airport" (June 21, 2011)Tim HeckerLee Bontecou 

Weather, layers, inner worlds, thick living and 10,000 folded paper cranes. Brianna’s work is driven by world-building. She’s interested in exploring possible and impossible landscapes that may or may not exist on this planet, in this dimension, in a memory, a dream, or a vision…they may never have existed anywhere — until now. Her creations convey an architectural/organic world which thrives in paradox and ambiguity; it’s a place that gives voice to so much more than can be articulated with sound or words. Each piece she creates is an earnest translation of the feelings, ideas, images, landscapes, and visions of her inner world — for Brianna, the ultimate goal of her creative life is to ardently impart to your inner world what she can from her own.Takeaways<ol><li>We are all complicated nuanced onion layers of humans.</li><li>We are all works in progress.</li><li>The lessons are everywhere.</li><li>Sharing of the art is just as important as the creating of the art.</li><li>There are no mistakes in art. If you think it’s not right, it’s just not done.</li><li>We are little time tornadoes creating our own weather.</li></ol>Links<a href="https://www.briannamartray.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brianna Martray</a>Brianna on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/briannamartray" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Brianna on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/briannamartrayfineart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>Brianna’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E05IyAiRxyc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Video: "The Making of a Public Art Installation at Denver International Airport" (June 21, 2011)</a><a href="https://timhecker.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Hecker</a><a href="https://www.moma.org/artists/670" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lee Bontecou </a>

Brianna Martray - The Exquisite Interconnectedness of All Things

Rachael is an experimental textile and mixed media artist living in West Yorkshire, England.  She describes her residency at the Nature in Art Museum and Gallery as a “cocoon of delight!” If you listen deeply and look closely, you will see how Rachael’s obsession with stone and stone walls seeps into all her work. Her feelings and experiences and surroundings all contribute to unique and thought-provoking pieces of art. During our chat, she talks about containment and constraint, delicious boredom, and Helen Keller’s keen observations.Takeaways“Music is the space between the notes.” Claude DebussyYour work teaches you AFTER you've done it.You need other people to notice things in your work that you may not see.Look down and in for creativity and up and out for a sense of well-being.Take time to contemplate and mull, and simply look long enough to see things from a distance.LinksRachael SingletonRachael on InstagramRachael on FacebookBlue PeterKim ThittichaiNature in Art Artist in Residence programDo: PauseKrystyna PomeroyHenry Moore, London’s War: The Shelter Drawings of Henry MooreThe Song of the Stone Wall, Helen KellerJacob Nordby

Rachael is an experimental textile and mixed media artist living in West Yorkshire, England.  She describes her residency at the Nature in Art Museum and Gallery as a “cocoon of delight!” If you listen deeply and look closely, you will see how Rachael’s obsession with stone and stone walls seeps into all her work. Her feelings and experiences and surroundings all contribute to unique and thought-provoking pieces of art. During our chat, she talks about containment and constraint, delicious boredom, and Helen Keller’s keen observations.Takeaways<ol><li>“Music is the space between the notes.” Claude Debussy</li><li>Your work teaches you AFTER you've done it.</li><li>You need other people to notice things in your work that you may not see.</li><li>Look down and in for creativity and up and out for a sense of well-being.</li><li>Take time to contemplate and mull, and simply look long enough to see things from a distance.</li></ol>Links<a href="http://rachaelsingleton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachael Singleton</a><a href="https://instagram.com/rachael_singleton_artist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachael on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachaelsingletonartist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachael on Facebook</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Peter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Peter</a><a href="https://www.kimthittichai.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim Thittichai</a><a href="https://natureinart.org.uk/artistinresidence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature in Art Artist in Residence program</a><a href="https://thedobook.co/products/do-pause-you-are-not-a-to-do-list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do: Pause</a><a href="https://www.krystynapomeroy.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krystyna Pomeroy</a><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/henry-moore-om-ch-1659/henry-moores-sculptures" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henry Moore</a>, London’s War: The Shelter Drawings of Henry Moore<a href="https://www.afb.org/about-afb/history/helen-keller/books-essays-speeches/poems/song-stone-wall-nd-document-source-not" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Song of the Stone Wall, Helen Keller</a><a href="https://www.jacobnordby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacob Nordby</a>

Rachael Singleton - Stone

During our chat, Anna talks about receptacles, the Minystery of Consideration, discovering and processing beauty, permission, belonging, and what makes us tick.TakeawaysJust do your job.Don't do other people's jobs.It doesn’t get any better or more beautiful than this.It’s all here already.Do what’s real and what’s true, and remember that you don’t always get there while you’re walking upright.LinksAnna van der PutteAnna van der Putte on InstagramLesley HillingScott RobertsJohn T. UpchurchAlison Jackson-BassOffice of CollectingAja LundHedi Kyle book artsStephanie Hüllmann Atelier-Talk podcastThe Secret Life of Lance LetscherBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth Gilbert

During our chat, Anna talks about receptacles, the Minystery of Consideration, discovering and processing beauty, permission, belonging, and what makes us tick.Takeaways<ol><li>Just do your job.</li><li>Don't do other people's jobs.</li><li>It doesn’t get any better or more beautiful than this.</li><li>It’s all here already.</li><li>Do what’s real and what’s true, and remember that you don’t always get there while you’re walking upright.</li></ol>Links<a href="https://www.wijzemeisjes.nl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna van der Putte</a> Anna van der Putte on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wijzemeisjes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesley_hilling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lesley Hilling</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foundustria/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Roberts</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sculpturch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John T. Upchurch</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonjacksonbass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Jackson-Bass</a> <a href="@office.of.collecting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Office of Collecting</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajalundsamlar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aja Lund</a> <a href="https://www.artofthefold.com/hedi-kyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hedi Kyle</a> book arts Stephanie Hüllmann <a href="https://www.atelier-talk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atelier-Talk</a> podcast <a href="https://www.lanceletscher.com/documentary-the-secret-life-of-lance-letscher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret Life of Lance Letscher</a> <a href="https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth Gilbert</a>

Anna van der Putte - Beauty & Psychology

Nicole Kronzer

Finding your people, measures of success, optimistic teenagers, and soft pants vs. hard pants with high school English teacher, former professional actor, and author Nicole Kronzer! There’s also some chatter about thinking you’re too weird for the world, and how to fit our weirdness into a greater life.TakeawaysPeople who read fiction are nicer.“Write with the door closed, edit with the door open.” Stephen KingKeep going.It's OK to find the thing that makes your heart sing.Keep your eyes on your own paper.MentionedNicole KronzerFollow Nicole Kronzer on InstagramThe Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be, Shannon GibneyThe Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, K. Woodman-MaynardEmotion ThesaurusOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Stephen KingBig Magic, Elizabeth GilbertStory Genius, Lisa CronWhere You See Yourself, Claire Forrest

Finding your people, measures of success, optimistic teenagers, and soft pants vs. hard pants with high school English teacher, former professional actor, and author Nicole Kronzer! There’s also some chatter about thinking you’re too weird for the world, and how to fit our weirdness into a greater life.Takeaways<ol><li>People who read fiction are nicer.</li><li>“Write with the door closed, edit with the door open.” Stephen King</li><li>Keep going.</li><li>It's OK to find the thing that makes your heart sing.</li><li>Keep your eyes on your own paper.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://www.nicolekronzer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole Kronzer</a> Follow Nicole Kronzer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolekronzer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.shannongibney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be</a>, Shannon Gibney <a href="https://www.woodmanmaynard.com/the-great-gatsby-graphic-novel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, K. Woodman-Maynard</a> <a href="https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Thesaurus</a> <a href="https://stephenking.com/works/nonfiction/on-writing-a-memoir-of-the-craft.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Stephen King</a> <a href="https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert</a> <a href="http://wiredforstory.com/story-genius-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Story Genius, Lisa Cron</a> <a href="https://www.claireforrest.com/where-you-see-yourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where You See Yourself, Claire Forrest</a>

Nicole Kronzer - Belonging

Lisa Kellner went through a major transition in her work life, moving from a textile installation artist back to her true love of painting.  Over the course of a few years, she dug deep, got really honest with herself, and saw how all the intangible parts of herself find their way into her work. Lisa uses a reductive language and intuitive approach to make paintings and sculptural constructions about the environment, societal constructs and how we occupy space.Takeaways1. Is there urgency?2. Make sure your roots are strong.3. Give space between you and your work.4. Find comfort in the space of not knowing.5. Don’t discount those parts of yourself that you can’t quantify or measure. LinksLisa KellnerLisa on InstagramLee BontecouElizabeth MurrayLisa Kellner’s paintings and sculptural constructions have been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally. Her work can be found in private residences and commercial spaces in the United States, Europe and Japan. Exhibiting institutions include the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (NY), the Brooklyn Arts Council (NY), the Weatherspoon Museum (NC), the Islip Art Museum, Washington Project for the Arts and the Muscarelle Museum of Art (VA), among others. She has created site-responsive installations for institutions including the Cornell Fine Arts Museum (FL), the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Swing Space (NY), Brooklyn Arts Council (NY), the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (ME), Lehman College Art Gallery (NY) and the Target Gallery at the Torpedo Factory (VA). Kellner’s work has been reviewed and mentioned in publications including The New York Times, The Boston Globe and Sculpture Magazine in addition to several podcast and interview series. Lisa has received several awards including the New Media Invitational from the Target Gallery, DC and was nominated a Joan Mitchell Emerging Artist semi-finalist. She recently completed an artist residency at Don Pedro Island Preserve; a place dramatically impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Lisa Kellner went through a major transition in her work life, moving from a textile installation artist back to her true love of painting.  Over the course of a few years, she dug deep, got really honest with herself, and saw how all the intangible parts of herself find their way into her work. Lisa uses a reductive language and intuitive approach to make paintings and sculptural constructions about the environment, societal constructs and how we occupy space.Takeaways1. Is there urgency? 2. Make sure your roots are strong. 3. Give space between you and your work. 4. Find comfort in the space of not knowing. 5. Don’t discount those parts of yourself that you can’t quantify or measure. Links<a href="https://www.lisakellner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Kellner</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisakellnerstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.moma.org/artists/670" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lee Bontecou</a> <a href="https://elizabethmurrayart.org/biography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Murray</a>Lisa Kellner’s paintings and sculptural constructions have been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally. Her work can be found in private residences and commercial spaces in the United States, Europe and Japan. Exhibiting institutions include the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (NY), the Brooklyn Arts Council (NY), the Weatherspoon Museum (NC), the Islip Art Museum, Washington Project for the Arts and the Muscarelle Museum of Art (VA), among others. She has created site-responsive installations for institutions including the Cornell Fine Arts Museum (FL), the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Swing Space (NY), Brooklyn Arts Council (NY), the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (ME), Lehman College Art Gallery (NY) and the Target Gallery at the Torpedo Factory (VA). Kellner’s work has been reviewed and mentioned in publications including The New York Times, The Boston Globe and Sculpture Magazine in addition to several podcast and interview series. Lisa has received several awards including the New Media Invitational from the Target Gallery, DC and was nominated a Joan Mitchell Emerging Artist semi-finalist. She recently completed an artist residency at Don Pedro Island Preserve; a place dramatically impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Lisa Kellner - Nature & Being Present

Robin shares her life changing week at The Penland School, the importance of doing experiments to get to the truth, and the exhilaration of discovery and curiosity. Robin's lyrical, process-driven work is rooted in eclectic curiosity and the material surprises she discovers working with her finely developed visual vocabulary. Takeaways1. It is important to keep doing experiments so you can get to the truth.2. Pay attention to your materials and their ability to constantly surprise you.3. Just make more time for it.4. The more you learn about the business side of things, the more confident you get in your art making. And the more confident you get in your art making, the more confident you get in running your business.5. “The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to uncover those jewels, that's creative living.” Elizabeth GilbertMentionedRobin DavissonFollow Robin Davisson on InstagramStudio Lab introThomas Gleaner aka Brad ThomasPenland School of CraftEmily Mason

Robin shares her life changing week at The Penland School, the importance of doing experiments to get to the truth, and the exhilaration of discovery and curiosity. Robin's lyrical, process-driven work is rooted in eclectic curiosity and the material surprises she discovers working with her finely developed visual vocabulary. Takeaways1. It is important to keep doing experiments so you can get to the truth.2. Pay attention to your materials and their ability to constantly surprise you.3. Just make more time for it.4. The more you learn about the business side of things, the more confident you get in your art making. And the more confident you get in your art making, the more confident you get in running your business.5. “The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to uncover those jewels, that's creative living.” Elizabeth GilbertMentioned<a href="https://robindavissonart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robin Davisson</a><a href="https://instagram.com/robindavissonart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Robin Davisson on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4iG7D1Jung" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio Lab intro</a><a href="https://thomasgleaner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Gleaner aka Brad Thomas</a><a href="https://penland.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penland School of Craft</a><a href="https://emilymasonstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Mason</a>

Robin Davisson - Material Surprises

Color

Takeaways1. You can’t say yes to everything or everyone.2. The more structure you add into your week the more flexibility you have.3. We make HARD a problem, but it’s just part of life. Without the hard you don’t have the good stuff.4. It’s just a layer.5. What’s the next right step?MentionedLea Ann SlotkinFollow Lea Ann Slotkin on InstagramCy TwomblyLukas paintDo You Want to Slow Down? Anna Sale on awe as an antidote to anxiety, on The Science of Happiness podcastLea Ann creates bold and colorful mixed media paintings and collages, focusing on the background layers, which gives her work a lot of energy &amp; visual excitement and leaves little hints of magic peeking through to leave space for wonder and reflection about one's own story.  During our conversation we talk about nature, boundaries around our time, and how putting some structure in your week can be pretty freeing. 

Takeaways1. You can’t say yes to everything or everyone.2. The more structure you add into your week the more flexibility you have.3. We make HARD a problem, but it’s just part of life. Without the hard you don’t have the good stuff.4. It’s just a layer.5. What’s the next right step?Mentioned<a href="https://www.leaannslotkin.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lea Ann Slotkin</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leaannslotkin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lea Ann Slotkin on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/cy-twombly-2079" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cy Twombly</a><a href="https://www.lukas.eu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lukas paint</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-want-to-slow-down/id1340505607?i=1000538562823" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do You Want to Slow Down? Anna Sale on awe as an antidote to anxiety, on The Science of Happiness podcast</a>Lea Ann creates bold and colorful mixed media paintings and collages, focusing on the background layers, which gives her work a lot of energy &amp; visual excitement and leaves little hints of magic peeking through to leave space for wonder and reflection about one's own story.  During our conversation we talk about nature, boundaries around our time, and how putting some structure in your week can be pretty freeing.

Lea Ann Slotkin - Nature & Color

Wanderlust, giving ourselves permission to do more than one thing and the inspiring non-fiction books that are holding our interest these days are just a few topics we chat about as we go down the beautiful meandering path of Tina Norén. Tina is an artist and designer, 2nd generation Filipino-American and mother to three school-aged children. Tina has designed and painted several murals, including 3 at elementary schools, as well as the mural in the Art Park at the Santa Paula Art Museum, where she also works part-time. Her art is bold and colorful and is often filled with meditative and therapeutic repetitive lines.Takeaways1. Consider saying no without giving an excuse or a reason.2. Embrace the fact that your creative practice is helping you be a better parent and partner. 3. If you often have kids or family barging in on you while you’re creating, try to find work that allows you to be interrupted.4. Don’t say you don’t have enough time to do something just acknowledge that you haven’t prioritized it yet.Mentioned Tina NorénFollow Tina on InstagramFollow Tina on FacebookRuth AsawaFour Thousand Weeks, Oliver BurkemanUnfollow Your Passion, How to Create a Life That Matters to You, Terri TrespicioEssentialism, Greg McKeownAtomic Habits, James ClearFrom Strength to Strength, Arthur C. BrooksTen Percent Happier, Dan Harris

Wanderlust, giving ourselves permission to do more than one thing and the inspiring non-fiction books that are holding our interest these days are just a few topics we chat about as we go down the beautiful meandering path of Tina Norén. Tina is an artist and designer, 2nd generation Filipino-American and mother to three school-aged children. Tina has designed and painted several murals, including 3 at elementary schools, as well as the mural in the Art Park at the Santa Paula Art Museum, where she also works part-time. Her art is bold and colorful and is often filled with meditative and therapeutic repetitive lines.Takeaways1. Consider saying no without giving an excuse or a reason.2. Embrace the fact that your creative practice is helping you be a better parent and partner. 3. If you often have kids or family barging in on you while you’re creating, try to find work that allows you to be interrupted.4. Don’t say you don’t have enough time to do something just acknowledge that you haven’t prioritized it yet.Mentioned <a href="https://www.tinanorenart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tina Norén</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinanorenart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tina on Instagram</a>Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TinaNorenArt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tina on Facebook</a><a href="https://ruthasawa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruth Asawa</a><a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman</a><a href="https://territrespicio.com/unfollowyourpassion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unfollow Your Passion, How to Create a Life That Matters to You, Terri Trespicio</a><a href="https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism, Greg McKeown</a><a href="https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits, James Clear</a><a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Strength to Strength, Arthur C. Brooks</a><a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/dan-harris-books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ten Percent Happier, Dan Harris</a>

Tina Norén - Wanderlust

Takeaways1. There is no overnight success. Everyone pays their dues, one way or another.2. Every human being is unreliable in the way they tell stories.3. Take pleasure in the striving aspect of the process. The fact that you worked really hard and accomplished the goal is the thing.   “It’s not the having, it’s the getting.” Elizabeth TaylorMentionedSamantha DowningSamantha Downing on TwitterSamantha Downing on FacebookSamantha Downing on InstagramParasiteI Care A LotDaphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca

Takeaways1. There is no overnight success. Everyone pays their dues, one way or another.2. Every human being is unreliable in the way they tell stories.3. Take pleasure in the striving aspect of the process. The fact that you worked really hard and accomplished the goal is the thing.   “It’s not the having, it’s the getting.” Elizabeth TaylorMentioned<a href="https://www.samanthadowning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samantha Downing</a><a href="https://twitter.com/smariedowning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samantha Downing on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/smariedowning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samantha Downing on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smariedowning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samantha Downing on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parasite</a><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9893250/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Care A Lot</a><a href="https://www.dumaurier.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daphne du Maurier</a>, author of Rebecca

Samantha Downing - Storytelling

TakeawaysTake everyone seriously but yourself.Making art is an extreme sport.Do the thing you'd wonder about the most if you didn't do it.If you can’t see a way to solve a problem you have to trust that you’ll figure it out eventually. So don’t walk away, just keep looking.MentionedDuncan PetrieDuncan Petrie on InstagramBirds with Hats on InstagramDuncan Petrie on YouTubeBrian Eno on Broken RecordCamera Lucida by Roland BarthesSouth West Coast PathJ. R. R. TolkienDuncan is a photographer using spare, striking composition and the best natural light to emphasize emotion over the literal image and truth over objectivity, in hopes that he might one day capture how it feels to truly see.During our conversation Duncan talks about Sudoku and its relationship to being creative; being afraid of doing something poorly; why beginning is the hardest part; fear of stagnation; the relationship between good photography and enthusiasm and the magic of observing the little details that imply so much more than what they actually contain. 

Takeaways<ol><li>Take everyone seriously but yourself.</li><li>Making art is an extreme sport.</li><li>Do the thing you'd wonder about the most if you didn't do it.</li><li>If you can’t see a way to solve a problem you have to trust that you’ll figure it out eventually. So don’t walk away, just keep looking.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://duncanpetrie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duncan Petrie</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/probablyduncan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duncan Petrie on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bird.hat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds with Hats on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdyoMZUOsWzPmZN-H916jxg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duncan Petrie on YouTube</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOtrCYyf4cg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Eno on Broken Record</a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_Lucida_(book)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camera Lucida</a> by Roland Barthes<a href="https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">South West Coast Path</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. R. R. Tolkien</a>Duncan is a photographer using spare, striking composition and the best natural light to emphasize emotion over the literal image and truth over objectivity, in hopes that he might one day capture how it feels to truly see.During our conversation Duncan talks about Sudoku and its relationship to being creative; being afraid of doing something poorly; why beginning is the hardest part; fear of stagnation; the relationship between good photography and enthusiasm and the magic of observing the little details that imply so much more than what they actually contain.

Duncan Petrie - The Yearning

The world is filled with prolific artists who have an obsessive hunger to create. Join me for conversations with artists embracing the joy and uncertainty that fuels their work. Listen in as we delve into creative obsessions, supportive communities, getting stuck, studio spaces, and setting boundaries. Acknowledge the mess and keep going!

Phoebe Gander

Phoebe Gander is a landscape, abstract and still life painter, inspired by the beautiful ocean, skies and landscape where she lives with her family in Wainui Beach on the east coast of New Zealand. Phoebe started her journey of self-discovery by carving out time for art to help her overcome severe panic attacks and anxiety. Nostalgia, solitude, vulnerability, texture and light are themes that reoccur in her art. During our conversation she talks about the importance of listening to the niggly voices, her love of light and shadow and her insatiable curiosity.TakeawaysJust because you can doesn’t mean you should.Paint what you see, not what you think you see.Listen to those niggly voices.Reframe the act of creating from outcome-driven to process driven."If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” Edward HopperMentionedPhoebe GanderPhoebe Gander on InstagramPhoebe Gander on FacebookJulie Battisti on InstagramEmbracing Neurodiversity with Phoebe Gander podcast with Susan Nethercote podcastPermission to Paint and Embrace My True Self with Phoebe Gander on The Laura Horn Art podcastEdward Hopper

Phoebe Gander is a landscape, abstract and still life painter, inspired by the beautiful ocean, skies and landscape where she lives with her family in Wainui Beach on the east coast of New Zealand. Phoebe started her journey of self-discovery by carving out time for art to help her overcome severe panic attacks and anxiety. Nostalgia, solitude, vulnerability, texture and light are themes that reoccur in her art. During our conversation she talks about the importance of listening to the niggly voices, her love of light and shadow and her insatiable curiosity.Takeaways<ol><li>Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.</li><li>Paint what you see, not what you think you see.</li><li>Listen to those niggly voices.</li><li>Reframe the act of creating from outcome-driven to process driven.</li><li>"If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://phoebegander.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phoebe Gander</a><a href="https://instagram.com/phoebeganderart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phoebe Gander on Instagram</a><a href="https://facebook.com/phoebeganderart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phoebe Gander on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebattisti/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Battisti on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.susannethercotestudio.com/podcast/phoebe-gander" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embracing Neurodiversity with Phoebe Gander</a> podcast with Susan Nethercote podcast<a href="https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/96" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permission to Paint and Embrace My True Self with Phoebe Gander</a> on <a href="https://www.laurahornart.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Laura Horn Art podcast</a><a href="https://www.edwardhopper.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edward Hopper</a>

Phoebe Gander - Curiosity, Light & Shadow

Marissa Huber

Marissa Huber is an artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of “The Motherhood of Art.” She works primarily in water-based mediums like gouache and acrylic, cut paper, and digital mediums and is interested in exploring memory, space, and color in her paintings and surface pattern designs. She creates playful &amp; colorful patterns that aim to bring people a moment of delight, and a bit of sunshine. Marissa is passionate about keeping it real – if you need any evidence of this just check out her reels on Instagram - and encouraging others who are not full-time artists to make the most of their time and circumstances. Her greatest joy (besides her kids) is connecting with kindred spirits over an experience, a funny story, or shared dreams which makes her feel positively lit up. She believes in taking her dreams quite seriously but tries not to take herself too seriously. During our conversation Marissa talks about commute chats, not overthinking, and searching for meaning in the big and the small things.TakeawaysYou can do everything, just not at the same time.Don’t overthink everything, this isn’t dating in your 20’s.What you choose to do or what your life looks like is up to you but there's no one right way to have a creative life.When your life is a spaghetti mess just think of that one thing that you can do to nudge yourself along the path. And snacks help.Artists are resilient problem solvers and comfortable in the vague place between the uncomfortableness of not knowing what's next but having the trust that we can figure it out because we've done it so many times.MentionedMarissa HuberFollow Marissa Huber on InstagramFollow Marissa Huber on TwitterFollow Marissa Huber on FacebookFollow Marissa Huber on PinterestFollow Marissa Huber on LinkedInFollow Marissa Huber on TiktokCarve Out Time for ArtThe Motherhood of Art, by Marissa Huber and Heather KirtlandHeather KirtlandRange, Why Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World, by David EpsteinMike EastArtist Mother PodcastArtist Residency in MotherhoodMondo BeyondoJosef FrankNancy Gruskin on Savvy Painter

Marissa Huber is an artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of “The Motherhood of Art.” She works primarily in water-based mediums like gouache and acrylic, cut paper, and digital mediums and is interested in exploring memory, space, and color in her paintings and surface pattern designs. She creates playful &amp; colorful patterns that aim to bring people a moment of delight, and a bit of sunshine. Marissa is passionate about keeping it real – if you need any evidence of this just check out her reels on Instagram - and encouraging others who are not full-time artists to make the most of their time and circumstances. Her greatest joy (besides her kids) is connecting with kindred spirits over an experience, a funny story, or shared dreams which makes her feel positively lit up. She believes in taking her dreams quite seriously but tries not to take herself too seriously. During our conversation Marissa talks about commute chats, not overthinking, and searching for meaning in the big and the small things.Takeaways<ol><li>You can do everything, just not at the same time.</li><li>Don’t overthink everything, this isn’t dating in your 20’s.</li><li>What you choose to do or what your life looks like is up to you but there's no one right way to have a creative life.</li><li>When your life is a spaghetti mess just think of that one thing that you can do to nudge yourself along the path. And snacks help.</li><li>Artists are resilient problem solvers and comfortable in the vague place between the uncomfortableness of not knowing what's next but having the trust that we can figure it out because we've done it so many times.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="http://www.marissahuber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber</a>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marissahuber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber on Instagram</a>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/marissahuber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber on Twitter</a>Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marissahuberart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber on Facebook</a>Follow <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/marissahuber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber on Pinterest</a>Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissahuber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber on LinkedIn</a>Follow <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@marissahuberart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marissa Huber on Tiktok</a><a href="http://www.carveouttimeforart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carve Out Time for Art</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Motherhood-Art-Marissa-Huber/dp/0764359185/ref=sr_1_2?crid=X8VHKBORRKBQ&amp;keywords=the.+motherhood+of+art&amp;qid=1646936823&amp;sprefix=the.+motherhood+of+art%2Caps%2C89&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Motherhood of Art, by Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland</a><a href="https://www.heatherkirtland.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Kirtland</a><a href="https://davidepstein.com/the-range/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Range, Why Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World, by David Epstein</a><a href="https://mikeast.com/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike East</a><a href="https://artistmotherpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artist Mother Podcast</a><a href="http://www.artistresidencyinmotherhood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artist Residency in Motherhood</a><a href="https://www.andreascher.com/mondo-beyondo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mondo Beyondo</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Frank_(architect)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josef Frank</a><a href="https://www.nancygruskin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Gruskin</a> on <a href="https://savvypainter.com/finding-artistic-voice-nancy-gruskin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Savvy Painter</a>

Marissa Huber - Searching for Meaning

Liz Dexter is a mixed media artist and architect who spends her days finding beauty and joy in the imperfect, unfolding layers of our lives, and discovering awe and wonder in our midst. Liz develops her paintings using many layers of acrylic, collage, plaster, image transfers and glazes – sanding, scraping, and cutting into them along the way to see what is uncovered.  She is inspired by the continually transforming world around us by weather and age - crumbling stucco, rusting metal, peeling paint and vine-covered walls - the built environment being consumed by nature. During our conversation, Liz reveals her thoughts about decay, art pods, and the pain of self-promotion.TakeawaysYour artistic voice is already inside of youSometimes “ready enough” is the point you where you need to put yourself out there.Just do the next thing in the art that needs to be done.Live your definition of being a good person.Consider creating an art pod.MentionedLiz DexterLiz Dexter on InstagramLiz Dexter on FacebookChroma Collective Gallery Chroma Collective Gallery on InstagramVal HubbardBarbara WeirEmily Kame Kngwarreye

Liz Dexter is a mixed media artist and architect who spends her days finding beauty and joy in the imperfect, unfolding layers of our lives, and discovering awe and wonder in our midst. Liz develops her paintings using many layers of acrylic, collage, plaster, image transfers and glazes – sanding, scraping, and cutting into them along the way to see what is uncovered.  She is inspired by the continually transforming world around us by weather and age - crumbling stucco, rusting metal, peeling paint and vine-covered walls - the built environment being consumed by nature. During our conversation, Liz reveals her thoughts about decay, art pods, and the pain of self-promotion.Takeaways<ol><li>Your artistic voice is already inside of you</li><li>Sometimes “ready enough” is the point you where you need to put yourself out there.</li><li>Just do the next thing in the art that needs to be done.</li><li>Live your definition of being a good person.</li><li>Consider creating an art pod.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://www.lizdexter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liz Dexter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/liz.dexter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liz Dexter on Instagram</a><a href="https://fb.me/lizdexterart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liz Dexter on Facebook</a><a href="http://www.chromacollectivegallery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chroma Collective Gallery </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chromacollectivegallery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chroma Collective Gallery on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.valhubbard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Val Hubbard</a><a href="https://pwerle.com.au/barbara-weir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Weir</a><a href="https://www.utopiaartsydney.com.au/artworks.php?artistID=4-Emily-Kame%20Kngwarreye%20%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-XvK5zBSQw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Kame Kngwarreye</a>

Liz Dexter - Materials

Poppy Dodge is an abstract painter and a Color Maximalist who delights in creating harmony and balance using all the colors. Her work explores her obsession with stacking color and shapes and is influenced by modern improvisational quilting and abstract collage. Poppy says: "I approach painting intuitively and am entirely process driven.  I like to think of my work as color celebrations; a stacking of playful color conversations joyfully stitching my life experiences together. We talk about newsletters, tea, the “Ladies of Yet,” and why it can be discouraging to make content solely to be seen instead of forTakeawaysIt’s got to get ugly before it gets good.Persistence and obsession keep you going forward.Remind yourself that you’re on Instagram for opportunities and take your ego out of it.Add the “YET.” Don’t say I haven’t done that, say I haven’t done that YET.A big studio is great – but if you’re scrappy you can carve out a space anywhere.MentionedPoppy DodgePoppy on InstagramPoppy on FacebookPoppy on PinterestGee’s Bend quilting retreatsHand Yoga Club on YouTube with Heidi ParkesFrankie magazine Oruaiti Reserve hike, aka the Kupe TrailLynn GiuntaLisa CongdonBisa Butler

Poppy Dodge is an abstract painter and a Color Maximalist who delights in creating harmony and balance using all the colors. Her work explores her obsession with stacking color and shapes and is influenced by modern improvisational quilting and abstract collage. Poppy says: "I approach painting intuitively and am entirely process driven.  I like to think of my work as color celebrations; a stacking of playful color conversations joyfully stitching my life experiences together. We talk about newsletters, tea, the “Ladies of Yet,” and why it can be discouraging to make content solely to be seen instead of forTakeaways<ol><li>It’s got to get ugly before it gets good.</li><li>Persistence and obsession keep you going forward.</li><li>Remind yourself that you’re on Instagram for opportunities and take your ego out of it.</li><li>Add the “YET.” Don’t say I haven’t done that, say I haven’t done that YET.</li><li>A big studio is great – but if you’re scrappy you can carve out a space anywhere.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="http://www.poppydodge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poppy Dodge</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/poppydodgeart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poppy on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/poppydodgeart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poppy on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/poppydodgeart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poppy on Pinterest</a><a href="https://www.geesbendquiltingretreats.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gee’s Bend quilting retreats</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzJo_f6V4x4zXkAj4C-F7S5iLjwfInzV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hand Yoga Club on YouTube</a> with Heidi Parkes<a href="https://www.frankie.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frankie</a> magazine <a href="http://miramartrail.org.nz/nature.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oruaiti Reserve hike, aka the Kupe Trail</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CollageGirlKC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lynn Giunta</a><a href="https://lisacongdon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Congdon</a><a href="https://www.claireoliver.com/artists/bisa-butler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bisa Butler</a>

Poppy Dodge - Color

Alison Watt

Alison Watt has worked as a biologist on seabird colonies, an ecotour guide, has published a novel, a work of non-fiction and a book of poetry. She teaches painting online and in her studio on Protection Island, near Nanaimo, British Columbia.Alison is interested in where science (especially biology) and art interface and her paintings are informed by landscape and botanical forms. As a self-taught artist who has been painting for over thirty years, Allison relates to both the dream of making the paintings we see in our minds, and the frustrations of mastering the tools, techniques, and mindset to achieving them. Alison is not interested in moral instruction but in illuminating new ways of seeing.During our conversation, Alison talks about creative destruction, informed intuition, and how freeing it is to paint without brushes. TakeawaysPaint as if neither your time nor your materials are valuable.“We grow small when we try to be great.” David HockneyOur job is to have an authentic relationship with what we’re making.Take some time to pause and look back at what you have created.Visual imagery can slide underneath language right to the heart.Create a lot of opportunity for unexpected events.Every layer makes it better.MentionedAlison WattAlison Watt on InstagramAlison Watt on YouTubeArtwork ArtplayAlison Watt on PinterestDazzle Patterns, by Alison WattTriangle Island, Anne Vallée Triangle Island Ecological ReserveDavid HockneyJoni Mitchell

Alison Watt has worked as a biologist on seabird colonies, an ecotour guide, has published a novel, a work of non-fiction and a book of poetry. She teaches painting online and in her studio on Protection Island, near Nanaimo, British Columbia.Alison is interested in where science (especially biology) and art interface and her paintings are informed by landscape and botanical forms. As a self-taught artist who has been painting for over thirty years, Allison relates to both the dream of making the paintings we see in our minds, and the frustrations of mastering the tools, techniques, and mindset to achieving them. Alison is not interested in moral instruction but in illuminating new ways of seeing.During our conversation, Alison talks about creative destruction, informed intuition, and how freeing it is to paint without brushes. Takeaways<ol><li>Paint as if neither your time nor your materials are valuable.</li><li>“We grow small when we try to be great.” David Hockney</li><li>Our job is to have an authentic relationship with what we’re making.</li><li>Take some time to pause and look back at what you have created.</li><li>Visual imagery can slide underneath language right to the heart.</li><li>Create a lot of opportunity for unexpected events.</li><li>Every layer makes it better.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://www.alisonwatt.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Watt</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisonwatt.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Watt on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknbdF3jIHw589qFcVZnQHg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Watt on YouTube</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/artworkartplay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artwork Artplay</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/alisonmwatt/_created/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alison Watt on Pinterest</a><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Dazzle-Patterns-Alison-Watt-ebook/dp/B08W8J9P1B/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2B5W03C2FTT2M&amp;keywords=Alison+Watt&amp;qid=1641759093&amp;sprefix=alison+watt%2Caps%2C137&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dazzle Patterns, by Alison Watt</a><a href="https://www.oceanographicmagazine.com/features/triangle-island/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Triangle Island</a>, Anne Vallée Triangle Island Ecological Reserve<a href="https://www.hockney.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Hockney</a><a href="https://jonimitchell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joni Mitchell</a>

Alison Watt - Ways of Seeing

Jane Davies

Takeaways"If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That's why it's your path.”  Joseph CampbellFine art is essentially an exploration. You DON’T know how everything is going to turn out.Art is never easy – you must learn to live with the discomfort.Pay attention to the difference between inspiration (what gets you into the studio) and what your paintings express.People get stuck because they have a plan and stick to it, when sometimes you just need to NOT plan.Notice your defaults and then expand upon them.MentionedJane DaviesJane Davies on InstagramJane Davies on FacebookJane Davies on YoutubeJane Davies on PinterestJane’s book, Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual LanguageRupert Village Trust and The Sheldon StoreWinslow Art CenterMusicians James Hill and Anne Janelle  Aboriginal artists Minnie Pwerle and Emily Kame Kngwarreye 

Takeaways<ol><li>"If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That's why it's your path.”  Joseph Campbell</li><li>Fine art is essentially an exploration. You DON’T know how everything is going to turn out.</li><li>Art is never easy – you must learn to live with the discomfort.</li><li>Pay attention to the difference between inspiration (what gets you into the studio) and what your paintings express.</li><li>People get stuck because they have a plan and stick to it, when sometimes you just need to NOT plan.</li><li>Notice your defaults and then expand upon them.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="http://janedaviesstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Davies</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/janedaviesart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Davies on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045058925517" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Davies on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyltUud7rPuoVbPr0z4Vz7g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Davies on Youtube</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/janedaviesart/_saved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Davies on Pinterest</a>Jane’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Abstract-Painting-Elements-Visual-Language/dp/0692619801/ref=sr_1_6?qid=1638818833&amp;refinements=p_27%3AJane+Davies&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-6&amp;text=Jane+Davies&amp;pldnSite=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual Language</a><a href="https://rupertvillagetrustblog.wordpress.com/about-rupert-village-trust/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rupert Village Trust</a> and <a href="https://vimeo.com/460339445" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sheldon Store</a><a href="https://winslowartcenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winslow Art Center</a>Musicians <a href="https://www.jameshillmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Hill </a>and <a href="https://www.annejanelle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Janelle  </a>Aboriginal artists <a href="https://japingkaaboriginalart.com/collections/minnie-pwerle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minnie Pwerle </a>and <a href="https://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/utopia/emily-kame-kngwarreye" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Kame Kngwarreye </a>

Jane Davies - Visual Language

TakeawaysSometimes it’s just not the season to follow through on the original plan.It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It’s a continuous process – it’s those little leaps of faith that build upon each other and create more clarity and foster more confidence within ourselves that lead to more fulfillment and life satisfaction.Make your quit list. Ask yourself: is it time to ditch the physical manifestation of your “thing” and pursue something different to get to the same outcome, or should you pause and come back to it another time?Once you’re stepping toward the thing that you’re considering, you’ll free pretty quickly whether it’s the right thing for you or not.MentionedMarin LaukkaMarin on InstagramMarin on YouTubeMarin on FacebookBrené BrownSonya ClarkVia Character StrengthsPositive PsychologyMihaly CsikszentmihalyiMatt D’Avella

Takeaways<ol><li>Sometimes it’s just not the season to follow through on the original plan.</li><li>It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It’s a continuous process – it’s those little leaps of faith that build upon each other and create more clarity and foster more confidence within ourselves that lead to more fulfillment and life satisfaction.</li><li>Make your quit list. </li><li>Ask yourself: is it time to ditch the physical manifestation of your “thing” and pursue something different to get to the same outcome, or should you pause and come back to it another time?</li><li>Once you’re stepping toward the thing that you’re considering, you’ll free pretty quickly whether it’s the right thing for you or not.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://www.yesandbymarin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marin Laukka</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yesandbymarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marin on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/yesandbymarin?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marin on YouTube</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yesandbymarin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marin on Facebook</a><a href="https://brenebrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brené Brown</a><a href="http://sonyaclark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonya Clark</a><a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Via Character Strengths</a><a href="https://positivepsychology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Positive Psychology</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ24N4O0bP7LGLBDvye7oCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt D’Avella</a>

Marin Laukka - Authenticity

Lisa Woodward

Takeaways1. You don’t have to make anything, you can just explore. And if meaning comes out of that, great, but it doesn’t have to. 2. We need to forgive ourselves for not being other artists than who we are. Who we are in the rest of our lives is going to come out in our work. It comes from who we are and we can’t change that. When we make art, we are who we are.3. Don’t despair if your art doesn’t sell. Alice Sheridan said that sometimes you need to hold on to your art because you’re not finished learning from it 4. When you become an artist later in life, you’re not starting from zero. You have a huge resource of experience, confidence and self-knowledge that gives you a head start and lets you develop a clear voice and style more quickly and more surely.5. “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.” Wayne GretzkyMentionedLisa WoodwardLisa Woodward on InstagramLisa Woodward on PinterestA Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives, by Lisa CongdonOn Trails, An Exploration, by Robert MoorJane DaviesAlgonquin Provincial Park

Takeaways1. You don’t have to make anything, you can just explore. And if meaning comes out of that, great, but it doesn’t have to. 2. We need to forgive ourselves for not being other artists than who we are. Who we are in the rest of our lives is going to come out in our work. It comes from who we are and we can’t change that. When we make art, we are who we are.3. Don’t despair if your art doesn’t sell. Alice Sheridan said that sometimes you need to hold on to your art because you’re not finished learning from it 4. When you become an artist later in life, you’re not starting from zero. You have a huge resource of experience, confidence and self-knowledge that gives you a head start and lets you develop a clear voice and style more quickly and more surely.5. “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.” Wayne GretzkyMentioned<a href="https://www.lisawoodwardart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Woodward</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisawoodwardart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Woodward on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lisawoodwardart1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Woodward on Pinterest</a><a href="https://lisacongdon.com/products/signed-copy-of-a-glorious-freedom-by-lisa-congdon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives, by Lisa Congdon</a><a href="https://www.robertmoor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Trails, An Exploration, by Robert Moor</a><a href="http://janedaviesstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Davies</a><a href="https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Algonquin Provincial Park</a>

Lisa Woodward - Footpaths

TakeawaysIt takes a village to be creative even if the work is solitary.Little tweaks to the environment can help you transition to the creative work.Your identify is not in what you do, it’s in who you are.It’s all about showing up every day – you don’t have to be perfect.If you want to be a good writer, be a good reader.MentionedJess PillayJess Pillay on InstagramJess Pillay on TwitterJess Pillay on FacebookJess Pillay on BandcampJeff Tweedy, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back)Amelia KaiserWes SpeightAnne Lamott, Bird by BirdRachel YamagataStephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Takeaways<ol><li>It takes a village to be creative even if the work is solitary.</li><li>Little tweaks to the environment can help you transition to the creative work.</li><li>Your identify is not in what you do, it’s in who you are.</li><li>It’s all about showing up every day – you don’t have to be perfect.</li><li>If you want to be a good writer, be a good reader.</li></ol>Mentioned<a href="https://jesspillaymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Pillay</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesspillaymusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Pillay on Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/jesspillaymusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Pillay on Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesspillaymusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Pillay on Facebook</a><a href="https://jesspillaymusic.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Pillay on Bandcamp</a><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/541712/lets-go-so-we-can-get-back-by-jeff-tweedy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Tweedy, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back)</a><a href="https://ameliakaiser.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amelia Kaiser</a><a href="http://www.wessp8.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wes Speight</a><a href="https://barclayagency.com/speakers/anne-lamott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird</a><a href="https://rachaelyamagata.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Yamagata</a><a href="https://stephenking.com/works/nonfiction/on-writing-a-memoir-of-the-craft.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft</a>

Jess Pillay - Finding My Voice

Takeaways1. Keep working, keep moving forward and eventually it all gets done. 2. “The only rule is work.” Sister Mary Corita Kent3. “Inspiration is for amateurs.” Chuck CloseMentioned in this episodeFrank KorbFrank Korb on InstagramFrank Korb on FacebookFrank Korb on YouTubeA Brush With podcast The Modern Art Note PodcastRobert RauschenbergSister Mary Corita Kent's Rules of the StudioChuck CloseJasper Johns and the Savarin coffee can  Taliesin

Takeaways1. Keep working, keep moving forward and eventually it all gets done. 2. “The only rule is work.” Sister Mary Corita Kent3. “Inspiration is for amateurs.” Chuck CloseMentioned in this episode<a href="https://frankkorb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Korb</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fjkorb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Korb on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrankKorbArt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Korb on Facebook</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/frankkorb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Korb on YouTube</a><a href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/keywords/a-brush-withpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brush With podcast </a><a href="https://manpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Modern Art Note Podcast</a><a href="https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Rauschenberg</a>Sister Mary Corita Kent's <a href="https://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/article/corita-kent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rules of the Studio</a><a href="http://chuckclose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chuck Close</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/17/arts/design/moma-lands-jasper-johnss-painted-bronze.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jasper Johns and the Savarin coffee can  </a><a href="https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taliesin</a>

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