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A podcast reflecting on healing through art, love & spirituality. The Closeted Artist Podcast is an extension of my paintings -- it is a safe space to talk about things that go below surface-level. Halie Torris interviews some of her favorite artists and

Halie Torris


    • Mar 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The Closeted Artist Podcast is a truly remarkable and inspiring show hosted by Halie Morrison. From the moment I started listening, I was captivated by her soothing voice and the authenticity that shines through in every episode. What sets this podcast apart from others is how Halie combines her passion for art with her spiritual beliefs and personal journey, creating a unique and uplifting experience for listeners.

    One of the best aspects of The Closeted Artist Podcast is Halie's ability to create a calming atmosphere through her voice and storytelling. Each episode feels like a conversation with a close friend, making it easy to connect with her experiences and insights. Her discussions about art, creativity, spirituality, and personal growth are thought-provoking and have inspired me to explore new artistic avenues and embrace my own creative process fully.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is Halie's openness about her own struggles as an artist and as an individual. She shares vulnerable moments from her life, such as dealing with ptsd and agoraphobia, which adds depth to the conversations. This transparency fosters a sense of genuine connection between the host and the audience, reminding us that we are not alone in our journeys.

    If there's one criticism I have of The Closeted Artist Podcast it would be that there are sometimes long breaks between episodes. As someone who eagerly looks forward to each installment, I wish there was more consistency in release dates. However, I understand that life can get busy, especially for someone as multi-talented as Halie.

    In conclusion, The Closeted Artist Podcast is an absolute gem that deserves all the recognition it can get. Halie's beautiful voice combined with her unique blend of artistry and spirituality creates a space where listeners can find inspiration, solace, and encouragement on their own creative journeys. Whether you're an artist or simply someone seeking personal growth, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and motivated to embrace your own gifts and share them with the world.



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    Latest episodes from The Closeted Artist Podcast

    the sapphic studio podcast | channel intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 5:29


    welcome to the sapphic studio podcast... formerly known as the closeted artist. we are creating a fresh slate.  hope you enjoy :)

    September Update | Being a student in the studio and my new daisy painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 27:43


    august recap | the last eras tour show, i can see you update and california

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 24:45


    painting from the queer gaze and releasing my vigilante painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 26:31


    february recap | studio update, women's month and when I started drawing women

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 21:14


    GMA feature: GMA article   new limited edition print shop: release print set

    january recap: maroon, the past few years and leaning into your artistic voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 32:22


    my month of january in review and a little bit more into my artistic story and leaning into my creative interests

    how to have routines and focus in the studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 20:48


    In this episode, I talk about what has been working for me in the studio, how I start working on a new painting and tips on getting into flow.   Hope you enjoy.  halietorris.com

    how to manifest more space... (my art studio journey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 28:25


    in this episode, I give you some tips on how I have manifested more space in my life (i promise it's not woo woo)  and share more of my art studio space journey.  From painting on my bed to having a separate space...    https://www.halietorris.com/

    my thoughts on shame and religion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 20:56


    In this episode, I speak about shame and my feelings growing up Catholic.   My website: https://www.halietorris.com/

    studio update and some tips on staying creative...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 18:15


    I finally got around to filming a short update and some tips for staying creative during these times :)  The devotional that I mentioned in this episode is titled "journey to the heart" by Melody Beattie.    https://www.halietorris.com/

    on social media and censorship as a queer artist...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 16:47


    Recently, I have been a bit more stressed about social media and the restrictions that they seem to be putting on those in the lgbtq+ space. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the matter.  https://www.halietorris.com/

    Why I'm Painting Taylor Swift Songs...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 19:07


    In this episode, Halie dives deep on her *most frequently* asked question.  "Why do you paint Taylor Swift songs?" link to website and print store: https://www.halietorris.com/ tiktok & instagram:  @halietorris 

    Beauty Standards, Sharing Art Videos and TikTok Truths w/ Megan Moeai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 64:06


    In episode 29, Megan and Halie talk about beauty standards, rock bottom moments, spirituality, astrology and our mutual love for TikTok.  Check out her artwork on instagram @moeai.art and her website https://moeaiart.com/ my website:  https://www.halietorris.com/ instagram: @halietorris @theclosetedartist

    Labeling, Coming Out After Marriage and Rosary Beads w/ Janette Woodrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 79:26


    In episode 28, Janette and I talk about labeling, her coming out story, inner lightness and even canoe trips -- we dive into a lot of different topics. :)  Check out her artwork on instagram @woodrowjanette or her website janettewoodrow.com   my website:  halietorris.com

    Five Things About My Art That I'm Most Proud Of | Pride Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 23:12


    In episode 27, I talk about five things that I'm most proud of about my art since coming out.  https://www.halietorris.com/

    The 4 Thieves of Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 21:51


    In this episode, I talk about what is holding me back in the productivity realm...(hopefully it resonates) :)  I reference the book: "The One Thing" by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan https://www.halietorris.com/ insta, tiktok: @halietorris insta: @theclosetedartist

    Spiritual Callings, Finding Balance in the Masculine vs Feminine and Career Fulfillment w/ Fiona Drake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 65:47


    In episode 25, Fiona and Halie touch on the topics of spirituality, trauma, work-life balance, balancing the masculine with the feminine and holding space for transformation.    ⭐️Mindset Coach & International Speaker ⭐️Certified Law of Attraction Coach ⭐️Spiritual Subconscious Reprogramming Coach ⭐️Licensed Heal Your Life Teacher  ⭐️Mindful Well-being Coach her links:   Web:          www.fionadrake.com FB:             https://www.facebook.com/fionadrakecoaching/ LI:              www.linkedin.com/in/fionadrake/ Insta:         www.instagram.com/fiona_drake_coaching  

    Surrealism, Silent Premonitions and the Importance of Feeling Seen w/ Nicolle Cure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 79:54


    In episode 24, Halie and artist Nicolle Cure dive into their mutual love for surrealism, a hidden premonition and the importance of your voice being heard.  Nicolle Cure is a Colombian-American artist based in Miami, Florida. Her signature series, The Colors of Sound, is a collection of fluid abstract paintings that explore the relationship between sound and life – inspired by her Sudden Unilateral Hearing Loss (SSHL) experience. In 2020, she released the continuation of this collection with a new body of work titled Supernova. Through her new paintings, she continues to illustrate her experience with sound and color now in contrast with how sound occurs in cosmic elements like Pulsars and Supernovas. Nicolle's website: https://www.nicollecure.com/ Nicolle's instagram: @nicollecure_art

    Meditation for Creative Burnout | Ocean Sunrise Visualization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 16:24


    In this episode, I take you on my first meditation/visualization here on the podcast. For artists and creative who feel a little overwhelmed or burnt out. Sending love

    Painting Women, Coming Out and Life-Changing Experiences w/ Amy Webber

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 74:05


    In episode 23, I talk with Amy about the our mutual love of painting figures, her coming out story and an experience that changed her life and perspective on being an artist.  Amy's Links: Instagram @amywebberart Her website: https://www.amywebberart.com/    

    Creative Habits, Waking Early & Burning Journals with Volta Voloshin-Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 66:08


    In episode 22, I talk with Volta about the power of daily habit building and the simple steps that we have implemented into our daily routines. We discuss our 3 favorite books and what has worked for us.  "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma  "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert Volta's Links: Instagram @colorsnack Her Podcast "Art, Snacks and Affirmations" @artsnacksaffirmations Her website: http://colorsnack.com/  

    The Quiet Girl Episode | Throat Chakras, Using Your Voice, etc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 16:07


    In episode 21, I talk about my struggles growing up being considered "the quiet girl." If you know, you know.    website: https://www.halietorris.com/

    Creating Paintings From Pain vs. Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 19:43


    In episode 20, I dive into why I paint from pain and why it's so much easier for me to draw from the bad rather than the good. I'm challenging myself (and you) to create from joy :)  My website and blog: https://www.halietorris.com/

    Disconnecting From Your Ego | Spiritual Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 20:52


    In Episode 19, I will talk discuss some quotes from one of my favorite books by Oscar Wilde, "Infinite Self - 33 Steps to Reclaiming Your Inner Power." Themes of: ego, inner power and letting go of limited beliefs. My website and blog: https://www.halietorris.com/

    Early Signs... When Did I Know? | Closeted Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 21:59


    In this episode, I explore my life early on and what I experienced growing up that led me to understanding my sexuality. It gets a bit more vulnerable than usual... but I hope you can relate :) https://www.halietorris.com/

    Resistance vs. Creating Art | How To Overcome It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 24:02


    In this episode, I discuss what it's been like to experience resistance as an artist and some tips that help me. https://www.halietorris.com/  

    If The Holidays Trigger You...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 15:23


    In this episode, I talk about triggers that I used to have during the holiday season – and some that I am still working through.

    What Do You Want? | The Six Human Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 21:22


    In this episode, I talk about what I've learned we need and value as humans.  https://www.halietorris.com/

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    Connecting To The Universe & a Studio Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 21:58


    In this episode, I talk about connection to the universe and ramble on about painting –– more of an update :)  https://www.halietorris.com/

    Should You Try Talk Therapy? | How It Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 25:50


    Are you thinking about trying talk therapy? I have been seeing my holistic therapist for about a year now and wanted to share my thoughts. Hope you find it helpful :) www.halietorris.com

    Paint Whatever You Want | Don't Be Afraid to Express Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 17:33


    In episode 12, I talk about some struggles I had expressing myself when I was closeted... being afraid to paint what I wanted and holding back.  My newest painting series is my most vulnerable yet and I took some time to reflect on that.  www.halietorris.com

    Greek Mythology: I Have A Crush On Aphrodite, Medusa and Sappho

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 27:39


    In episode 11, I will dive into Greek mythology... Sappho's poetry, Medusa and Aphrodite.  website: halietorris.com insta: @halietorris  ONLINE STORE: halietorris.com/store

    When Comparing Your Work To Others | My Secret Painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 16:49


    In this episode, I discuss some pitfalls of comparing your work to others while telling you about my newest painting Venus. Enjoy :)  https://www.halietorris.com/

    When You Feel Like You're Not Enough | Open Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 31:38


    Tips about opening the heart and why it is so important.  Books mentioned: "The Choice For Love" by Barbara De Angelis "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halietorris website:  https://www.halietorris.com insta: @halietorris TikTok: @halietorris YouTube: @halietorris  

    My Coming Out Story | Reading My Blog Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 29:43


    In this episode, I will be reading my blog post that I wrote at the beginning of the year. I came out openly as gay on my website and social media – it was my intention to be open and free in hopes of sharing my story with others.  Hope you enjoy :) for original blog post: https://www.halietorris.com/blog/my-coming-out-story instagram: @halietorris website: https://www.halietorris.com/

    The Art of Letting Go... Reading You Some Quotes About Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 27:29


    Reading you some of my favorites from "The Choice for Love: Entering Into a New, Enlightened Relationship with Yourself, Others and the World" by Dr. Barbara De Angelis.  My Spiritual Coach Fiona  insta: @fiona_drake_coaching my website: www.halietorris.com

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    How to Take Care of Yourself During These Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 22:48


    In this episode, I'm getting back to the basics and hitting refresh this week. Sending love to you.  https://www.halietorris.com/

    Having a Muse | The Women Who've Inspired Me Over the Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 21:43


    Have you ever experienced having a muse? The highs...the lows – and everything in-between. In this episode, I talk about the women I've painted over the years and the positives/negatives of having a muse.  I talk about Lauren Jaurgeui, Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron.. etc etc. my website: https://www.halietorris.com/

    How Meditation Changed My Thoughts on Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 22:00


    In this episode, I talk about how meditation transformed my art practice – ultimately shifting it from the ego into the collective. I draw A LOT of inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert and directly refer to her book, "Big Magic." All quotes are by Liz Gilbert herself and the passages that I choose from this incredible book. Check it out and read it if you haven't already!  https://www.halietorris.com/

    The Positives of Staying in the Closet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 19:14


    In this episode, I discuss the positives of staying in the closet... yes you read that right. I think there were a few.  www.halietorris.com insta: @halietorris  

    How to Re-Charge After Draining Conversations | Spirituality vs. Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 26:05


    Ever been in a conversation that leaves you feeling drained of energy? Having trouble conversing with someone with completely different views? This was me in this episode. Hope some of my tips help :)  www.halietorris.com

    My Spiritual Awakening | Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 17:29


    In the first episode of The Closeted Artist, I dive into my own spiritual journey and how it led me to who I am as an artist and spiritual being. I never discuss this part of my life and it's time to let go of those limiting beliefs. Without further ado, let's step into our light.  If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe :)  www.halietorris.com

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