Art Stew 52

In which Brandon and Rhea took the Corona Summer off to watch all the Harry Potter Films. In this episode we rate and review all the HP movies and talk about our favorite parts, or least favorite parts, and why we think the Wizarding World is so admired.

In which Brandon and Rhea discuss tiny home living with Gracie Klumpp and Amanda Sue Howell and how they think it will influence their art! Show Notes: Gracie mentioned following https://www.instagram.com/the_wynns/ journey who now live on a sailboat. They also post to Youtube once a week. Amanda's IGTV video, Homeschooling because of Covid-19: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Hs6Tbnda6/ Keep an eye out for Amanda's new podcast Art-Making After Dark and follow her upcoming RV journeys at @apackofhowells here: https://www.instagram.com/apackofhowells/ Find Gracie's airstream renovation account here: https://www.instagram.com/whateverhappensdontgiveup/ Find Gracie's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/gracieklumpp/posts Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 https://www.instagram.com/artstew52/ Hosted by - @brandonhayman https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ Guest Steward - @amandasuehowell https://www.instagram.com/amandasuehowell/ Guest Steward - @gracieklumpp https://www.instagram.com/gracieklumpp/ Co-hosted and Edited by - @rheaamyett https://www.instagram.com/rheaamyett/ Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp

In which Brandon and Rhea have a heated debate about their favorite heated drinks! Show Notes: Death Metal song - Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle by Dethklok Morning song - Rossini's beginning to the William Tell Overture Rhea's favorite tea, Typhoo Tea - https://typhoo.co.uk/ Kumbaya song - Java Jive by The Manhattan Transfer Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 https://www.instagram.com/artstew52/ Hosted by - @brandonhayman https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ Co-hosted and Edited by - Rhea Amyett, @cartoonmoonbeams https://www.instagram.com/cartoonmoonbeams/ Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/https://www.instagram.com/gracieklumpp/

In which Brandon, Rhea invite Ashly Hilst, @writingwithinkandgrace and Stephanie Ascough, @stephanieascough on as guest Stewards to talk about all the writing tips. Moving a plot forward, character development, self publishing, traditional publishing and their favorite books! Show Notes: Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 https://www.instagram.com/artstew52/ Hosted by - @brandonhayman https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ Co-hosted and Edited by - Rhea Amyett, @cartoonmoonbeams https://www.instagram.com/cartoonmoonbeams/ Guest Writer - Ashly Hilst, https://www.instagram.com/writingwithinkandgrace/ Guest Writer - Stephanie Ascough, https://www.instagram.com/stephanieascough/ Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/https://www.instagram.com/gracieklumpp/

In which Brandon and Rhea do a study on how ambiance affects their day to day and workspace. Rhea shares her favorite song to wake up to and Brandon takes us camping and then it all goes to pot. P.S. We forgot to explain that Princess Beige is all the trendy, aesthetically pleasing Instas rolled into a name, it is not a real Instagram handle. Show Notes: Rhea's favorite song to wake up to is Tchaikovsky's Andantino Simplice (excerpt) from Piano Concerto no. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op. 23 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra - https://open.spotify.com/track/1aucoXYv0W2YjPYGjfSFR6?si=-uAv83OTTwmf-_rTWBZmDw Steward responses to the survey: @beelaurenart - https://www.instagram.com/beelaurenart/?hl=en @sashaychauntee - https://www.instagram.com/sashaychauntee/?hl=en @faithkshaw - https://www.instagram.com/faithkshaw/?hl=en @redscorpiomade - https://www.instagram.com/redscorpiomade/?hl=en @destinedtowonder - https://www.instagram.com/destinedtowonder/?hl=en Andy J Pizza's coffee or the cup analogy can be found at the end of the Creative Pep Talk episode 259 - http://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/2020/1/8/259-20-surprising-and-super-powerful-prompts-that-will-make-2020-the-year-you-do-your-best-work-ever Article from Psych Central - https://psychcentral.com/blog/creating-an-environment-that-nurtures-your-creativity/ Article from Medium - https://medium.com/s/how-to-design-creative-workspaces/how-to-use-the-psychology-of-space-to-boost-your-creativity-4fe6482ef687 Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 https://www.instagram.com/artstew52/ Hosted by - @brandonhayman https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ Co-hosted and Edited by - Rhea Amyett, @cartoonmoonbeams https://www.instagram.com/cartoonmoonbeams/ Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ https://www.instagram.com/gracieklumpp/

In which Brandon and Rhea invite two guest Stewards to the table, @wondershins - Jackie Sun and @lacelit - Kimberly Taylor-Pestell to discuss opening an online shop, what they would do differently, pricing your stuff and finding your ideal platform and ideal people. The group had to rip themselves away from the call and could've talked for ages. Show Notes: Music by Warren Amyett Kimberly's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lacelit/ Kimberly's website: https://www.lacelit.com/ Kimberly has a newsletter called Paper Trails that goes out each month with a letter and a free goody (that most often comes in the form of a printable or digital download.) You can subscribe at: https://www.lacelit.com/goodies Jackie's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/wondershins/ Brandon's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artbrandphoto Jake Parker Website: https://www.mrjakeparker.com/ Poem by the Steward, Arielle Bacon! You can find her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/destinedtowonder/ We mentioned the Steward, Kate Laing for her marketing skills! You can find her shop, here: https://www.katelaing-kateworks.com/shop and here is her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravelykatelaing/ Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 https://www.instagram.com/artstew52/ Hosted by - @brandonhayman https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ Co-hosted and Edited by - Rhea Amyett, @cartoonmoonbeams https://www.instagram.com/cartoonmoonbeams/ Guest Artist, Jackie Sun - @wondershins https://www.instagram.com/wondershins/ Guest Artist, Kimberly Taylor-Pestell - @lacelit https://www.instagram.com/lacelit/ Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ https://www.instagram.com/gracieklumpp/

Brandon does a deep dive on what's inspiring his writing lately and Rhea makes him read to you guys *audiobook style* from her favorite book of all time and then shares how the passage is helping her reach her goals (in the worst way, lessons learned from dieting.) Enjoy and Happy New Year! Show Notes: -Intro music by Warren Amyett -Brandon's comic The After Death: https://www.instagram.com/brandonhayman/ -Brandon's writing is being inspired by Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson -Space Boy by Stephen Mccranie buy the paperback on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-McCranies-Space-Boy-1/dp/1506706487 Or read for free on the Webtoon app. -Middlewest by Skottie Young and illustrated by Jorge Corona: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/middlewest-1 -Rhea's favorite book is The Melting of Molly by Maria Thompson Daviess (free on kindle here): https://www.amazon.com/Melting-Molly-Maria-Thompson-Daviess-ebook/dp/B0084A3ZF0/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Co-hosted and Edited by - Rhea Amyett, @cartoonmoonbeams Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp

In which Brandon and Rhea do some major research and discuss in depth, the Christmas stories that inspire them creatively. Get ready for a good Christmas cry—who knew Christmas could be such a tear jerker. Show Notes: -Intro music by Warren Amyett -Rhea's Christmas story is The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson -Audio recording from Victor Borge Presents His Own Enchanting Version of Hans Christian Anderson -Listen to the full track of the Little Match Girl here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eO6Oq3VWS0&t=1s -Brandon mentions a quote from @jakeparker on Instagram -Brandon's Christmas story is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens -Brandon's comic book The After Death can be found on his Instagram, @brandonhayman -Vox.com article here: https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/12/24/16802926/christmas-carol-charles-dickens-175-anniversary-cozy-creepy-two-passages -Fun fact about Hans Christian Anderson staying five weeks at Dickens' house found here: https://interestingliterature.com/2015/04/02/25-great-facts-about-childrens-books/ Instagram: The Community - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Co-hosted and Edited by - Rhea Amyett, @cartoonmoonbeams Podcast Art by - @brandonhayman & @gracieklumpp

In which Brandon and Rhea explain where the podcast went for the whole month of November.

Ep. 19: Harry Potter, From the Outside Looking In - Halloween Special by Brandon Hayman

n which Brandon and Rhea discuss an Artist Problem contributed by one of the members of the @artstew52 community on Instagram. This specific problem, "How do you manage the gap in your taste vs. your skill level?" was contributed by the Steward, @sarahdshotts !

In which Brandon gives his insight learned through his experiences with inktober. Narrowing it all down to 3 tips: 1. Have a plan 2. Prepare 3. Make time Bonus tip, Have fun Instagram The Community - artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Edited by - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Podcast Art by - @gracieklumpp Music by - Warren Amyett

In which Brandon and Rhea discuss an artist problem contributed by one of the members of the @artstew52 community on Instagram. This specific problem, "How to get started as an artist..." was contributed by the Steward, @emilie_2013 ! Brandon and Rhea chat about the exercises and techniques that helped them specifically and then share the favorite free resources from the artists in the Art Stew 52 community. Below. Art Class/Techniques: Sketchbook Skool on Youtube Where Rhea learned to crosshatch - Pen and Ink Crosshatch Tutorial Masters Edition on Youtube Where Brandon learned everything - Jake Parker's Youtube channel Creative Pep Talk podcast Three Point Perspective podcast Creative Live has free online classes if you watch live Robin Sealark's tutorials on Youtube Behind the Scenes Artists/Creatives: Frannerd's Youtube Channel and Instagram Leigh Ellexson's Youtube Channel and Instagram Instagram The Community - artstew52 Hosted by - brandonhayman Co-host - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Edited by - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Podcast Art by - @gracieklumpp Music by - Warren Amyett

In which Brandon and & Rhea discuss an artist problem contributed by one of the members of the @artstew52 community on Instagram. This specific question, "How do you find the balance between wanting to explore new mediums, while growing in the ones that are already 'yours'? I love jumping into new things, but feel burnout wanting to go so many directions..." was contributed by the Steward, @destinedtowonder ! Instagram The Community - artstew52 Hosted by - brandonhayman Co-host - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Edited by - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Podcast Art by - @gracieklumpp Music by - Warren Amyett

In which Brandon, Rhea and @brendi.harless sit around the supper table and talk about Brendi’s artigin (origin) story. If you are new to the Art Stew 52 podcast, we like to take an episode now and then and interview one of the artists in this community (whom are often referred to as Stewards.) Before every Steward interview @brandonhayman takes a moment to give creatives a boost. With this interview in particular we were able to literally sit down together for a chat! I hope whether you are part of the Stew Community or you just love art, you enjoy listening in on a conversation between a bunch of artists that are still figuring it all out. Instagram The Community - artstew52 Hosted by - brandonhayman Co-host - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Steward Interview - brendi.harless Edited by - Rhea Amyett @cartoonmoonbeams Music by - Warren Amyett

The second in a new series here called Artist Problems where Brandon and Rhea discuss an artist problem contributed by one of the members of the Art Stew 52 community on Instagram. This specific question, "An artist problem of mine is getting discouraged and wanting to quit when my work isn't as good as I wanted it to be..." was contributed by the Steward, @simply_janie_s ! If you also do not know who Kraing is... And then if you'd like to either save Brandon from Rhea's harsh critiques or silently agree with her, here is the Humanoid Horned Toad... The Community - artstew52 Hosted by - brandonhayman Edited by - rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

In which Brandon Hayman interviews one of the writers in the Art Stew 52 community, Ashly Hilst aka @writingwithinkndgrace! The Community - artstew52 Hosted by - brandonhayman Edited by - rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

A new series Artist Problems in which Brandon and Rhea discuss an artist problem submitted by a Steward. This one was submitted by @thoughtsreflected and specifically about a fear that her work might be too raw and honest. All the Instagrams: The Community - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman (& Rhea) Edited by - rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

Or two muses. For @simply_janie_s that is specifically photography and writing and she cannot pick one over the other. In this episode both she and Brandon talk about their love for each medium. Some @writingwithinkandgrace tips were shared as well as an unexpected celebration when Brandon's eldest finds out he has been accepted into music school.

The editor and publisher, Rhea Amyett takes the hosting seat and aims the mic at Brandon Hayman for once. Brandon reminisces on a childhood of painting on backpacks for his classmates and Rhea asks him how he manages to draw everyday. Check out Brandon's book Livingston Parish, here: http://www.blurb.com/b/7062110-livingston-parish Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @rheaamyett Guest Steward Artist - @brandonhayman Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

Brandon and Ashleigh discuss Ashleigh's passions: plants, feminism and dinosaurs all bookended with the warmest and fuzziest description of the Stew and how it's impacted the two of them. Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @_ashleighso Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

Brandon and Tina nerd out about what can really be seen through a camera lens, Tina teaches Brandon how to Vision Board and chat about how your body can specifically tell you what adventures you need in your life before you know you need them as well as how to stay scheduled and in tune by using the moon as your time piece. Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @tinazorzi_ Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

Brandon interviews Rachel Heffington (@gelatobee) about the good sides of having a day job, food science as well as Rachel's adventures in writing letters to strangers. Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @gelatobee Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

Brandon and Rhea interview Appolonia Tesera (@opallonia) about the huge part she played in influencing the Art Stew 52 and how it works today as well as how the characters in her illustrations are inspired. Brandon opens this episode by reading us a story he wrote and Appolonia closes the episode by doing the same! You probably won't have heard such Stewy narrations in one dose before! Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @opallonia Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by - Warren Amyett

Brandon (@brandonhayman) and this months Steward interview-ee, Anya Campbell (@somedaymaker) take the cake for the longest Art Stew 52 podcast with an absolute seamless conversation about the magical process of creating art and how important it is for everyone (Art-Muggles) to make time to appreciate art as well as allowing it to inspire them. Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @gracieklumpp Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by Warren Amyett

Brandon Hayman and Stone Lovecharm discuss the stages of pride to confidence to humility with their arts and how Stone very recently honed his writing style by hanging out with the ASWAC. (Art Stew Writers Accountability Club) Stone goes on to talk about the good that can come from not being supported by friends and family/society in your art. It's just fascinating! Stone always opens my eyes to things I've never thought of before. Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @makesomethingeverydamnday Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by Warren Amyett

The rest of the story... and part 2 of Brandon's interview with Gracie Klumpp, where they talk about Steward Collectable Cards & the books that they have identified with all these years and why. Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @gracieklumpp Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by Warren Amyett

Brandon Hayman (@brandonhayman) jumps into "stewy" talk with our very own Steward Card illustrator, Gracie Klumpp (@gracieklumpp) about who they make art for as well as how artists should approach finding their voice/style. The rest of the story... and part 2 of Brandon's interview with Gracie Klumpp, where they talk about Steward Collectable Cards & the books that they have identified with all these years and why. Instagram: Art Stew 52 - @artstew52 Hosted by - @brandonhayman Guest Steward Artist - @gracieklumpp Edited by - @rheaamyett Music by Warren Amyett

Happy New Year!!! And happy premiere episode of the Art Stew 52 Podcast, hosted by Brandon Hayman and featuring myself, Rhea Amyett. A special thank you to my brother, Warren Amyett for writing and recording our new theme song!