Creative Curiosity

Note: This episode was recorded 2 years ago on January 27th 2023, not 3 years ago like I say in the podcast.I consider Tawhanga one of our very best artists specialising in Māori art including moko, carving of many forms, painting, digital, clothing, and many more. He's unique and stands out from the ever growing crowd of Māori artists.Be sure to follow him on Instagram: @rauruartsI hope you enjoy this conversation with him as much as I did.Hau.

Some of the milestones I've encountered along my almost 19 year tattoo career. The most important lesson I've learned so far is coming up with a clear process to share with my clients. This helps bring clarity to both of us. It's about knowing what to say no too and what to say yes too. More details in the episode.

The podcast is back and I've got a more broad idea of what I want to do with it. There's no pressure on it to say anything in particular. I want to trust my curiosity and talk about stuff I think is cool and interesting in my creative mind. Sometimes I'll talk to others, most times I'll probably be by myself. This is a place I'll share my most detailed and unedited thoughts on stuff I find interesting.

I've stopped believing in god a long time ago but didn't embrace being atheist until a couple of years ago. This is a big part of me that I've struggled to express openly because of the amount of people I respect who have beliefs in the supernatural. I feel liberated knowing I no longer have to pretend I believe in things I don't.

I finally jumped into the NFT space a few weeks ago. This episode is about the week leading up to the first auction I sold with the help of 2 bros. Be sure to follow the project 'Graffiti Grems' and join the discord on our website www.graffgrems.com chur whanau.

I had my first experience on a film set over the summer and from my time there and watching videos on YouTube, these are some of the roles involved in the film making process.

Over summer I was finally a part of my first feature film experience. I've been wanting to get into film making for at least the last 4 years and it finally happened. Super grateful for the opportunity and I now look forward to making my own films. Lessgo!

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This is dedicated to Chadwick Boseman and all that he represented. He inspired millions and his legacy will live on. Kia au te moe e taku kingi.

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I met Retimana a couple years back when he came to get some moko done. Over those couple of days. I learnt alot about his journey and his business prowess. One of the most valuable lessons I learnt from him was the power of asking questions and to never be afraid to say you don't know something. This way you get quick tips and answers in order to move forward in your business. Another valuable lesson he taught me was creating great systems and processes so when it comes time to hand off tasks, the people you're handing them off to have a roadmap to follow. Follow his journey on IG: @ret_hartley Check out his fitness studio's IG: @s30.studio

The last month has been a good change. I've recently started an internship at The Hood & Co who are a video production company based in Auckland. I've always wanted to move into film making at some point, and being at The Hood & Co will help me learn the skills necessary to get there. Here's to the future! =)

I've spent countless hours deliberating over small details of works that didn't need to be deliberated over and it's taught me a good lesson. Prioritise what work needs more effort and time than others. They don't all need the same amount of energy.

I've finally completed Andy Frisella's 75 Hard challenge! I've started this challenge and failed in the past around 5 times and yesterday was the day completed it. I learnt a lot about myself and the forming of habits. I'm a lot further than where I started and am excited for where I will go next. Let's start with phase 1!

In this episode I chat with Tairua about all things God of War, in particular the latest iteration of the franchise which was released on PS4 in April 2018. Tairua and I have been chatting over Instagram message and we decided our mutual love for gaming would make for some good content. This is just the first episode of what I'm sure will be many more to come. Be sure to check him out on Instagram: maori.boy.gaming Facebook: Maori Boy Gaming Twitch: Twitch.tv/ruatau

With the recent news that Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a Star Wars film it's easy to be inspired by this man. What's even more inspiring is the fact that he comes from a small town on the east coast of the north island of Aotearoa. He's proving time and time again that your start in life doesn't have to determine how far you can go, and that when you do get there you can do it by creating in the way that love to create. These are just my thoughts and emotions in relation to this awesome news!

For this episode I was lucky enough to be joined by my friend Tia again as well as my sister Baba. This whole episode is dedicated to Black Panther and why we think it's such an important film. From real parallels to cultural influences and implications, to easter eggs and everything in between. Please enjoy. Hau.

Welcome to the new segment of the podcast called 'Square Eyes' which is dedicated to anyone who loves movies, gaming, television and anything to do with that entertainment space. This first episode couldn't have gone any better with my friend Tia. She loves movies like I do, so I knew I wanted to have her on the show. We talk about The Dark Knight trilogy, Avengers, method acting and everything in between. I'm excited for where this segment will go cos this has been a love of mine my whole life, so enjoy. Hau.

I had a really powerful meditation this morning and I ended up going into a part of myself that I denied being there and wanted to heal. And that part is feeling jealous and envious of some of the people closest to me like my best mate. This is obviously hard to admit but in doing so and with the help of my best mate, have come to look at it in a different light. One of encouragement and inspiration. Please share this with who needs to hear it.  Hau.

I had the huge pleasure of talking with Jaedyn Randell last week about her journey so far through music, voice acting, being a child and mokopuna and the values she has. She's only young but is wise and mature beyond her years. I'm grateful to have documented this small glimpse of her journey so far, and I look forward to seeing how she flourishes in the future. Ngā mihi e Jaedyn.

Most of my life I've been a lazy person. My family and friends can attest to that. And being naturally talented at art, ended up reinforcing that laziness because I didn't have to try as hard to do well. When I was younger I would always let my talent carry me over the line, and I would only apply the minimal amount of effort needed to complete it. This was the cycle of most of my life. The best thing that could have happened to me was failing an assignment during my time at Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) and gaining the humility that later changed my life for the better. If you know anyone who needs to hear this or can gain some sort of value, be sure to let them know.   nga mihi

This episode is about my experiences and what I've learnt about myself and the way I navigate life. I've recently been coming to realise my value more and more and the importance of time in regards to that value. I'm an introvert and have learnt to be an extrovert at certain times depending if it's appropriate or I feel brave enough to do so. These are just experiences from my own journey and I hope you take some value from this episode. Be sure to share this with anybody you think needs to hear this or will benefit from it. Thank you for listening. Hau. =)

For the longest time one of my deepest fears has been rejection. Because of it, there have been times in my life that I've been too scared to put myself out there. I've since come to know that these are just limiting beliefs of the mind and do not even exist. These thoughts gain traction if you let them, and through my personal development journey of late, I've gained confidence and courage and have put these limiting beliefs in their place. Special mention to Tiare Tawere who has been a huge inspiration, role model, mentor to myself and my best mate Raniera Rewiri. Be sure to follow him on all platforms and learn of all the value he has to give. Instagram: @tiaretawera Facebook: @tawera fitness Thank you for listening. If you know anybody who could benefit from hearing this message, be sure to share it with them.   Hau.

Taken from my brother Raniera Rewiri 'Plantbased Maori' Planting Seeds podcast. Be sure to follow him for some super insightful conversations with equally insightful guests. In this episode we delve into some of the habits we've adopted lately that have truely been life changing. What we've both come to realise about habits, or daily rituals, is they are actionable steps that don't require you to be in the perfect frame of mind, or motivated, or inspired to create change. They just require you to show up day in and day out. What has helped to make these habits stick is knowing that these daily rituals are what ultimately will make us become the better versions of ourselves that we already have in our minds and hearts.   I've personally never been able to stick to routines or positive habits. My biggest weakness is and has always been consistency, but this year has been different, and I believe that implementing positive daily rituals has been the answer I've been searching for.   Enjoy and share with who ever you think needs to hear this.   Hau.

This segment of the podcast is dedicated to all things related to business, in the hopes that it can add value to your own creative journey. I'm still learning and have a really basic understanding of business, so the show is about me learning as much as you. I'm planning on this show being hugely guest oriented, which I'm excited about. Send me a message with questions I could ask my guests. Enjoy. Hau.

I'm excited to announce 2 new shows on the podcast. The first is Know Your Numbers which is all about business. The idea around the show is about learning the ins and outs of business and what to consider when starting or running a business, from taxes to payroll and everything in between. After all, making a living from your creativity requires you to at least have some basic understanding of knowing your numbers.   This show also introduces the fact that we can now have other guests on the show to help in this field. I'm excited for the value that this show can add.    The second show is Square Eyes which is all about entertainment, from gaming, to movies to television. I draw a lot of inspiration from these spaces so this show is dedicated to that love. I also want to have guests on this show as well to talk about why we love the entertainment industry so much.   Ngā mihi. =)

Charles is an artist predominantly known for graffiti work, however nowadays he's becoming more known for the bird murals he does with his wife Janine Williams. With over 2 decades of painting experience it's no surprise that he and his wife have painted multiple murals across the country and abroad. We touch on all things from not knowing who you are, to the importance of collaboration and creating success based on your own principles. Charles' tips for becoming a better creative: 1. Master your craft 2. Be smart 3. Be unique

It was a pleasure having James Rua on the podcast today. He's a super skilled creator when it comes to all things video. I say skilled because he went out and worked hard to get better, and I say skilled creator because there are many aspects when it comes to creating video and he has had experience in all of those areas.   We take a dive into his roots in the film and television industry here in NZ, his idea of leadership and management, how figuring out your threshold when it comes to risk and sacrifice can lead to your ideal life and many other topics related to video creation and his life. Even if you're not a video creator I'm sure you'll find value in this episode of the podcast

Tawhanga is a Māori artist who hails from the paradise of Rotorua/Te Arawa. Although predominately known for his taa moko background, Tawhanga can do many other forms of Māori art, all of which he excels at. We delve into some of his early influences, how much the place of his birth and upbringing has shaped the man he is today and how mistakes from the past are great teachers for the present and future, among other topics. . Be sure to follow him on his social media pages. Instagram - @RAURUARTS Facebook - @RAURU ARTs . Thank you brother Tawhanga for agreeing to be on the show and for sharing your story with the world. You are appreciated.

Did you start out being a tagger? Or just wanted to be an artist from day 1?   What’s the ultimate goal in moko? And video production?   What motivates you to create?   Who are my top 5 influences as an artist?   In the years you performed in tauira mai tawhiti the kapa haka which year had the best bracket?   Is it better to have asked a person out and knowing the outcome or to never have asked at all?   What have you taken away from the book 7 habits?   What are your hopes and dreams for the future?   What is your greatest achievement?   What do you value?   What was your greatest failure? And how did you overcome it?   What tattoo artists in nz do you look up to?   Why didn’t you stand at Mataatua regionals this year bro? Did it feel weird sitting in the crowd?   What type of music gets your creativity going?   How do you price up your mahi? Has it changed since gaining some recognition for your mahi?   Any tips for first timers doing large scale murals?   How would you invest $1million?

This was originally meant for an instagram video but I ended up going into more depth than I thought I was going to, so I decided to make it a podcast episode instead. I've been thinking about making a new logo for a little while now and I'm more than happy with how it has turned out. Enjoy the show.

Don't wait until later to get your taxes sorted. Sort it out now so you can sleep soundly knowing your operation is all above board. Learn from my mistakes and allow your business to grow legitimately without worrying about looking over your shoulder.

My darling and I have recently started a new business called Moko for Moko's and we create temporary stick on tā moko/tattoos for children. This episode is our journey so far. I hope you enjoy and gain some informative value. Follow us on social @mokoformokos

I've always been a naturally lazy person, and my talent has carried me through most of my successes if not all. There have been small pockets of discipline sprinkled throughout my life but none worth writing home about. This episode talks about what I've learnt and where I am, and what it'll take to get to where I want to be. note: contains explicit language

If you're curious about how the tattoo process works, this is the episode for you. I've had many instances throughout my career as a tattoo/moko artist where people have come across rude or ignorant as to how they should approach me for work. I now realise that a lot of people aren't aware of the best method (for me anyway) to approach an artist for a tattoo and this episode of the podcast aims to shine a light on the whole process so you can be more informed when looking for your next tattoo.  Ngā mihi. Hau.

I dive into a topic that has probably plagued every creative professional at one point or another. How do I move away from being just a family artist to being an artist that people buy from? There are many angles to decipher this but at it's core I believe it's about supporting and respecting the work that your creative family or friends do.

Todays questions: 1. When you were in school did you know exactly what you wanted to do? Career wise. 2. What sets your mahi apart from others? 3. How did you learn how to use Adobe? 4. How often do you tattoo? 5. Favourite home cooked meal?

Come and join me in this hour and a half convo with my first guest, Cy McLeod. Somebody who has become more than a friend to me over the years.   He's known for his ta moko and booming voice on the kapa haka stage, but people don't often get to know who he is away from all those things. This podcast hopefully helps to paint a bigger picture of the man behind the multiple disciplines.   Enjoy.

Today I answer the following questions. 1. What has life taught you thus far? 2. What industry would you love to see disrupted? 3. How do you dig yourself out of a hole/bad patch in life? 4. What is something you're randomly passionate about or interested in that people likely don't know that you are? 5. What is your hypothesis towards helping New Zealand's present mental health issues?   I hope you enjoy. Ngā mihi, Hau.

The first Q&A show of the Creative Curiosity podcast. I want this podcast to be as informative as possible, and I believe doing a Q&A show regularly can help to add as much value to you the listener. 

Join me as I interview creative people and delve into their minds to find out what has shaped their unique view of the world. This first episode is about me as a person and creative. I'm here to be open and to hopefully help you make a living off of being creative. I hope you enjoy. Nga mihi. Hau.