Creative Reset

Tracee Beebe's story is incredibly moving and poignant. Find out how she overcame her obstacles and how she takes those obstacles, bends them to her will, and puts them on the movie screen. You can find out more about her and her work at traceebeebe.com    

This week we talk to artist Sarah Fiedler who has found her way as a tattoo artist. You can find her work on Instagram at: @sunnyspacebabe

This week we talk to the incomparable Billy Bullion. The creative mind behind Sliced Bread Productions and The Conspirators. The Conspirators http://conspirewithus.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/conspirewithus   Billy Bullion's Cocktail Hour https://www.facebook.com/Billy-Bullions-Cocktail-Hour-111279017231387   and of course Captain Steve Rogers https://www.facebook.com/SteveBostonTerrier

This week we speak to the author of Chicago Time, Richard Hellinga. His artistic journey has him passing through Chicago, Los Angeles, Istambul, Michigan, and then back to Chicago time. https://richardhellinga.wordpress.com/ URL for Chicago Time on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Time-Richard-Hellinga-ebook/dp/B007OW1312/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1619547392&refinements=p_27%3ARichard+Hellinga&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Richard+Hellinga The spider quote came from A.S. Byatt's book Possession. https://t.co/Px42Si1PHd?amp=1  

Erin Neupauer is still at the beginning of her path to being a working actor. Grad school is allowing her to concentrate her educational efforts. We discuss how she got to where she is, what she is currently doing, and how she is going to make her future happen. We also see what she does when life threw her, and the rest of us, a curveball. This young woman will not be denied her goals.  Here is my YouTube link for some of her work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp2xCUckj6gJqboxyHANnwQ/videos

In this episode, we talk to Deborah Clark Vance, who has just published her first novel, Sylvie Denied. Join us as we take a creative journey with this fascinating creator.  Deborah Clark Vance's novel can be found at your local book store or Here on Amazon.  You can learn more about Deborah Here.  The song at the end of the show, "Six Hours Away" by The Modern Experience is available on Bandcamp. 

This week on Creative Reset we talk to Cathy Fiorillo, a theater actor turned filmmaker. You can find the work discussed in the show below. Cathy's Website is: CathyFiorillo.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativeimagineer and @SanitizeThisFilm   Twitter: @cathyfiorillo28 @Sanitize_This   Instagram: @Sanitize.This

This week I’m talking with Tony SanFilippo. Tony is a drummer and recording engineer who owns Oxide Lounge Recording in Bloomington Illinois. He also offers Drums to Go. A sort of musical version of take-out. I'll take some snare with a side of high-hat, thank you.   Tony's longest-running band is Whiplot and can be found on Band Camp.   Other acts mentioned are Sara Quah, Andi Anderson, and The Artist Formally Known As Vince.    More acts that came up during the show were The Modern Experience and Megan Hozick.       

This week we talk to the watercolor artist and biologist Casey Cruse. To see all the wonderful art discussed on the show visit CaseyCruse.com  I would also like to give a shout-out to Centre Social Dance.

This week we talk to Frank Walters of Franklin Walters Design. According to his website, he is an animator, illustrator, and pie enthusiast. We discuss what it is he does, and how he was able to overcome a series of obstacles that for a time prevented him from achieving his goals.  In this podcast, we visit his website and discuss his plans for his Instagram feed @frankimator  We also discuss a variety of books and podcasts that we found helpful for getting to a place that helps us understand and share our creativity including: Seth Godin episode – Design Matters podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seth-godin/id328074695?i=1000500837407 Video by Daniel Sax, based on a track of Ira Glass talking about “The Gap” we all face between our level of taste and our early execution of our art. https://vimeo.com/85040589   Books: Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43387387-find-your-artistic-voice?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=LvUTKhiTaD&rank=1 Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13099738-steal-like-an-artist?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=RFVILWNikR&rank=1 Show Your Work by Austin Kleon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18290401-show-your-work?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aDs0butbqG&rank=2 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1319.The_War_of_Art Embrace your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity by Felicia Day  How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy

We visit with artist Carmen Joyce to discuss creativity, her art, and how to overcome that which gets in the way of our own creativity. Carmen's website is carmencayart.com   All of the art discussed on the show can be found there.