Podcast appearances and mentions of danny gregory

In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon are thrilled to be with the talented artist and author, Danny Gregory.Danny shares his incredible journey from being an ad agency creative director for 30 years to becoming a renowned author and artist. His books and newsletters are notjust inspiring; they are a daily call to create and live with purpose. They read like good philosophy, urging us to embrace creativity every day.Our conversation with Danny was nothing short of inspiring. We delved into morning routines, where I meditate and Danny creates art before breakfast. Why? Because, as Danny delightfully quips, our inner critic tends to get up later.Vicki and I discovered the magic of illustrative journaling with Danny. Art, as he explains, helps us adapt to life's changes, builds our confidence, and gives us control over our perspective. It keeps us from being stuck in the mundane.Danny's enormously popular YouTube channel is less about teaching how to draw and more about understanding the chemical process of creativity. He reminds us that our inner critic is no more correct than we are. Talking with Danny is like having a good coach who not only teaches us skills but also provides the mindset to be most productive.Join us as we explore the scenic and beautiful places we go as creators. You won't want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation with Danny Gregory!We know you'll love it!Links for this episodeEpisode 109 show notesDanny's weekly newsletterhttps://www.dannygregory.com/bookshttps://www.dannygregory.com/https://www.sketchbookskool.com/https://www.dannygregory.com/monkeyFrom the hosts:Vicki's book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/Wynne's book about her beloved father: Finding My Father's Faith; Blog: https://wynneleon.com/

Kelly explores her love of nature through many different creative outlets, including nature journaling, photography, and embroidery. Kelly uses creativity as a way to understand and connect with the landscapes of her local area.Listen to hear more about:Kelly's childhood experiences of the ocean and the coast.The power of making connections with animals.How being vulnerable can lead to important connections between people. How the pandemic reconnected Kelly with art and nature. The landscapes close to Kelly's home.Tracking the seasons in your nature journal.Practicing drawing at home so that we can be faster and more accurate in the field. Actively resisting perfectionist tendencies and the need to ‘produce' something.Kelly's creative practice and favourite art tools. You can connect with Kelly and her work on Instagram @painted_trails_art.If you are interested in Richard Louv's book that was mentioned on the podcast, you can find it here: Our Wild Calling: How connecting with animals can transform our lives – and save theirs.In our conversation we referred to a previous conversation I had with artist Sarah Byfield. You can listen to that episode here: Episode 51 – Nature as an expression of love.Kelly mentioned a book that is a favourite in the nature journaling circles. It is called Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.Kelly talked about her perpetual nature journal which is a method of journaling invented by Lara Gastinger. You can learn more here: Perpetual Nature Journaling.I referred to a book by Danny Gregory called Shut Your Monkey, which you can find on Danny's website.We talked about creating a loose style and I mentioned Tim Pond as one wonderful example of an artist who does this well. Find out more about Tim's books and classes here.Kelly mentioned an amazing book called the Cold Canyon Fire Journals by artist Robin Lee Carlson. You can find out more on Robin's website.-----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates each month. You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.Thanks for listening!

Danny Gregory (@sketchbookskool) is the internationally best-selling author of a dozen books on art and creativity. He is the founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of thousands of students worldwide. Danny has shown zillions of people how to ignite their inner artists, embrace their creativity and tell the stories of their lives. Danny is the founder of Sketchbook Skool, an online art school designed to bring artists back to their creativity. Taught by the world's best illustrators, artists, and educators, Sketchbook Skool encourages its global community of over 50,000 students to draw in a sketchbook, regardless of skill level. Danny has been writing online since 2003, first on his blog and now in a weekly newsletter. More than 230,000 subscribers tune into his weekly video essays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchbookskool Subscribe to Danny's weekly newsletter: https://www.dannygregory.com/ Check out Sketchbook Skool: https://sketchbookskool.com/ ================ This livestream is brought to you by all of us here at Feisworld, a full-stack content marketing agency. Learn more & start a conversation: https://www.feisworld.com/full-stack-content-strategy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feisworld/support

Danny Gregory triumphed in the advertising world before tragedy struck. But his resilience and passion for creating helped him bounce back to scale his newsletter to 20,000 subscribers and inspire artists around the world. Visit https://convertkit.com/resources/creator-stories/danny-gregory for show notes and more information.

Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Danny Gregory. Danny is the author of a dozen bestselling books on art and creativity. As the founder of Sketchbook Skool and Online Art School, he has helped tens of thousands of artists come back to their creativity through his books, courses, workshops, and a paid membership community. He publishes two weekly newsletters, has a long-running podcast, and his YouTube channel has over 200,000 subscribers.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction07:50 - No One Wants Your Content (Here's What They Want Instead)15:26 - How To Get Newsletter Subscribers From YouTube Videos34:04 - Why Ship 30 For 30 Has Been So SuccessfulShow Notes

This week, Faigie Kobre joins Eric on the podcast for a discussion on reigniting creativity.  Faigie is a creative coach for people who don't feel artistic but love art!  She works with people who have creativity scars and think they “aren't creative” because they can't draw.  She has a passion for reconnecting people with their inner creativity to bring calm, color, and joy into their lives.   In this conversation, you'll hear about Eric's journey with music, why people stop tapping into their creativity, why Faigie is trying to bring art back to everybody who wants to come back to it, and her start as an early childhood educator.  Then, you'll hear about creativity scars, comparison, perfectionism, the healing and sensory benefits of creativity, and how anyone at any age can tap into their creativity. Get in touch with Faigie, reignite your creativity & take her micro-course at CreativityReignited.com!    Questions/Topics:  [00:01:45] “Everybody is born creative.” - Faigie [00:04:52] “There's so many ways to do art where you don't have to know how to draw.” [00:05:19] What was it that drew Faigie to not just creativity and art, but also using creativity and art to connect with others and help other people?  [00:07:26] Faigie gets hooked on mixed-media art and getting people back to their childhoods  [00:08:45] A discussion on play in the realm of creativity and allowing it to flourish  [00:11:33] An intersection between being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and interest in artwork [00:12:59] What is T.A.B.? (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) [00:13:42] “In schools [...] it's more about how the art makes the teacher look” and being punished for the expression of an idea [00:18:13] What are creativity scars?  [00:20:28] “Comparison is the thief of joy,” learning to create, and enjoying the process [00:21:51] Eric shares his journey with painting and a discussion on cleaning up after an art session  [00:24:08] Using an art journal and how general creativity can help someone combat perfectionism [00:26:01] Faigie shares five mediums of art that have tremendous opportunities for creativity  [00:27:47] Eric asks why art is such an impactful medium for people with ADHD: “How is this helping us?”  [00:34:23] A discussion on getting started when we don't know where to start [00:38:48] Eric asks, “As an artist with ADHD, how do you know when a piece of work is done?”  [00:40:09] Color schemes and color wheels [00:45:17] Closing thoughts Resources: Book - The Creativity Cure by Carrie Barron and Alton Barron Book - Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by Tom Kelly and David Kelly Book - Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families by Charles L. Whitfield Book - Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child by John Bradshaw Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Video - Do Schools Kill Creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson Website - Sir Ken Robinson at SirKenRobinson.com   Website - Danny Gregory at DannyGregory.com   Website - Sketchbook School by Danny Gregory at SketchbookSkool.com   Website - CreativeConfidence.com   Article - Johari Window on CommunicationTheory.org Honorable Mentions: “...so many adults feel non-creative because of how they were squashed when they were kids.” “Comparison is the thief of joy.”  “The idea of play is that you're doing it for no purpose other than the enjoyment of it.” 

This week, Danny talks to Beth Trembley about her new graphic novel, Look Again and how making art helped her process a traumatic event.About Beth:Beth grew up knowing herself to be a kid who could write but who could not draw. Everyone else in the family created visual art, but she just couldn't make anything that looked good.  In her late thirties, she realized that she could probably become a better draw-er if she approached it the way she approached writing:  daily practice, lots of experimentation, a sense of humor, and teachers!  Betty Edwards' Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and Danny Gregory's The Creative License were the two most inspirational companions she had on her way.  Beth knew she didn't want to become a fine artist, but someone who used the visual to enhance storytelling.  And, she just wanted to be able to draw fun short comics that captured her adventures with her dogs.In April of 2014, her progress leaped forward when she enrolled in the first klasses offered by Sketchbook Skool and became exposed to so many different teachers and the wonderful community of fun, challenging sketchbook artists.  She began to draw and paint every day.  She created sketches of events and animals and people and trees and buildings and, really, everything.  She combined these with writing into illustrated journals.   She took other classes with teachers she encountered in Sketchbook Skool.  She attended SketchKon in California and loved meeting so many virtual colleagues!In 2017 Beth decided she was finally brave enough to get serious about creating comics, so she began what became several years of in-person and online study at both the Center for Cartoon Studies and the Sequential Artists Workshop.  The wonders of using comics as a medium for telling her own stories opened up possibilities and power she had barely imagined.  In 2019, after thirty years of college teaching, she retired to work more fully in comics.  In addition to creating comics, Beth currently teaches comics and graphic memoir online and in-person.  In particular, she runs the Graphic Memoir + Medicine group and teaches multi-week courses in graphic memoir for the Sequential Artists Workshop.Her graphic memoir, Look Again, is her first published work in comics.Look Again, Street Noise Books, 2022.   Purchase from bookshop.org or amazon.com or your local bookseller!Website:  https://elizabethtrembley.com/Instagram: @elizabeth_trembleyTeaching at Sequential Artists Workshop:  https://learn.sawcomics.org/Get your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com Subscribe to Danny's weekly Essay at dannysessays.com. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: https://skool.tiny.us/podvideos And learn more at sketchbookskool.com

  Today Carina is talking to Sketch Skool's Danny Gregory. Danny is passionate about being creative and drawing as a skill to be learned. You will love digging in with them as they talk all things art!   Find Danny at: Danny's Essays: https://dannysessays.com/ https://sketchbookskool.com Spark: https://sketchbookskool.com/spark/ Podcast: https://artforall.buzzsprout.com Episode 187 on the Make and Design Podcast:  Don't Judge Your Drawings with Danny Gregory __________ Download Carina's free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY  __________ About Carina Gardner: Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and design educator who is passionate about helping other designers fulfill their creative dreams by teaching them her strategies for making money as a designer. She has a Ph.D. in Design and taught design at the University of Minnesota before starting Carina Gardner, Inc.   Carina Gardner, Inc design brand has been featured in dish ware, holiday decor, sewing patterns, and more. Her exclusive Design Suite Program helps creatives make money designing as they learn to design. Her programs include Illustrator and Photoshop training, surface pattern design, paper design, Silhouette & Cricut file design, and running a design business. She started the Make and Design Podcast so that she could share inspiration, stories, and experiences about design and life with crafters and designers.   Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.com Check out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp  Watch this episode as a video at https://www.makeanddesign.com/

Staffel 6, Folge 12Nimm doch mal den Druck raus und genieße den Prozess!Was wäre, wenn es um nichts ginge beim Kreativsein - beim Malen im Speziellen? Was wäre, wenn du dich einfach hinsetzen könntest und die Pinsel schwingen, nach Lust und Laune Farbe aufs Blatt verteilen? Was wäre, wenn du den Druck sein lassen könntest, unbedingt etwas Schönes, ästhetisch Wertvolles, für alle Welt Ansprechendes erschaffen zu wollen? Ja, was wäre dann? Könntest du das Malen dann einfach mal genießen und es wirklich gut sein lassen? Im Sinne von: es ist GUT, dass du malst? Über dieses Thema fachsimpeln Silvia und Andrea in dieser Episode. Viel Freude beim Zuhören! KREASPHÄRE22Der Jahreskurs ist in vollem Gange – und du kannst immer noch einsteigen. Hier geht's lang: https://andrea-gunkler.de/kreasphaere22/ SponsoringWir danken Pasimo https://pasimo.eu, dem deutschen Acrylstifte-Hersteller, der seine Produkte klimaneutral produzieren lässt, für die freundliche Unterstützung. Und da du ein:e Malfreund:in bist, kannst du mit dem Rabattcode malfreunde10 mit 10% Nachlass im Pasimo-Store einkaufen. Na? Ist das nichts? In dieser Folge erwähnten wir den Podcast "Art for all", in dem Danny Gregory und John Muir Brown über die Freuden des Nature Journaling sprechen. In der letzten Folge dieser Staffel geht es ebenfalls um das Thema: es gut sein lassen. Apropos Sponsoring: Wenn du für einen Hersteller von Künstlermaterialien arbeitest oder einen Künstlerbedarfshandel oder ein Magazin und du suchst noch Werbeträger: wir sind bereit! Magst du, was du hier hörst?Dann hilf uns gern, unsere Angebote zu erhalten und auszubauen, indem du Mitglied auf unserer Steady-Seite wirst. Dein finanzieller Beitrag (ab 2,50 € im Monat, jederzeit kündbar) unterstützt uns in unserem Einsatz für die Kreativität – auch für deine! Als Steady-Unterstützer hörst du den Podcast nicht nur einen Tag früher, du nimmst auch 1x im Monat kostenlos an unserer Offenen Malgruppe teil! https://steadyhq.com/de/malfreundefm/about Tritt mit uns in KontaktWenn du etwas anmerken möchtest, eine Frage hast oder ein Thema, über das wir im Podcast einmal sprechen sollten, dann lass uns das gern wissen. Wir freuen uns über deine Rückmeldung. Du erreichst uns über unsere Homepage unter https://malfreunde-fm.de unsere Facebook-Seite unter https://www.facebook.com/malfreundefm oder unseren Instagram-Account unter https://www.instagram.com/malfreundefm Vielen Dank fürs Zuhören!Wir, Silvia und ich, wünschen dir eine wundervolle Woche, bleib gesund und schalte auch nächste Woche wieder ein, wenn es heißt „Hier ist Malfreunde FM, dein Podcast für Kreativität und Lebensfreude“. Produktion: Andrea Gunkler, Atelier am Rain, https://andrea-gunkler.de Musik: Elly Eichhoff c/o Silvia Eichhoff

Staffel 6, Folge 11Folge 111! Ja, Wahnsinn! Wenn das kein gutes Omen ist für die Pause, die wir hiermit einläuten. Denn ja, Malfreunde FM geht in die Sommerpause! Und damit wir euch noch einmal so richtig mit Inspiration eindecken können, stellen wir dir heute unsere Lieblingsbücher vor. Viel Freude dabei! KREASPHÄRE22Der Jahreskurs ist in vollem Gange – und du kannst immer noch einsteigen. Hier geht's lang: https://andrea-gunkler.de/kreasphaere22/ SponsoringWir danken Pasimo https://pasimo.eu, dem deutschen Acrylstifte-Hersteller, der seine Produkte klimaneutral produzieren lässt, für die freundliche Unterstützung. Nutze den Rabattcode malfreunde10 und spare 10% im Pasimo-Store! Silvias Lieblingsbücher sind: The many faces of Deb Weiers https://amzn.to/3HQjiTd Amarylis Henderson: Drawing & painting expressive little faces https://amzn.to/39WAbyK Carla Sonheim: Drawing Lab vor Mixed Media Artists https://amzn.to/3HMGdi8 (die deutsche Ausgabe "Zeichen-Lab" gibt es eventuell antiquarisch zu kaufen) Andreas Lieblingsbücher: Walter Foster: The complete book of mixed media art https://amzn.to/3OEi5QV Aljoscha Blau: Multitalent Gouache https://amzn.to/3Oir4rh Bücher von Danny Gregory, zum Beispiel How to draw without talent https://amzn.to/3OBaAdx Alle Amazon-Links sind Partner-Links. Magst du, was du hier hörst?Dann hilf uns gern, unsere Angebote zu erhalten und auszubauen, indem du Mitglied auf unserer Steady-Seite wirst. Dein finanzieller Beitrag (ab 2,50 € im Monat, jederzeit kündbar) unterstützt uns in unserem Einsatz für die Kreativität – auch für deine! Als Steady-Unterstützer hörst du den Podcast nicht nur einen Tag früher, du nimmst auch 1x im Monat kostenlos an unserer Offenen Malgruppe teil! https://steadyhq.com/de/malfreundefm/about Tritt mit uns in KontaktWenn du etwas anmerken möchtest, eine Frage hast oder ein Thema, über das wir im Podcast einmal sprechen sollten, dann lass uns das gern wissen. Wir freuen uns über deine Rückmeldung. Du erreichst uns über unsere Homepage unter https://malfreunde-fm.de unsere Facebook-Seite unter https://www.facebook.com/malfreundefm oder unseren Instagram-Account unter https://www.instagram.com/malfreundefm Vielen Dank fürs Zuhören!Wir, Silvia und ich, wünschen dir eine wundervolle Woche, bleib gesund und schalte auch nächste Woche wieder ein, wenn es heißt „Hier ist Malfreunde FM, dein Podcast für Kreativität und Lebensfreude“. Produktion: Andrea Gunkler, Atelier am Rain, https://andrea-gunkler.de Musik: Elly Eichhoff c/o Silvia Eichhoff

This week John and Danny talk about art and healing.From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.Get your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.comDannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.comGet your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.comDannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.comGet your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com

This week John and Danny talk about inspiration.From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.Get your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.comDannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.comGet your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com

This week John and Danny go back to high school — how it affected them, how it affects creative people of all types, and whether it is necessary. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.Get your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com

What supplies do you really need to start making art?  Can you learn and make art a part of your life without spending a lot of time and money?  Danny and John tell you how you can and why you should. Also includes some stories about alligator attacks, melting gold in a microwave, and other thrilling creative adventures.From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.Write to us: podcast@sketchbookskool.comGet your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com

This week John and Danny dive deep into the brain and discuss how we process visual information. They talk about how the brain affects art-making.From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.Get your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com

This week John and Danny discuss digital and analog ways of doing things and other vagaries of modern life. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.Get your free ebook and essays at DannysEssays.com DannysEssays.compodcast@sketchbookskool.com

This week John and Danny discuss "When you're depressed, you can give into depression" "What do you do to kind of get back on…. and back into it?" Listen more to find out ways they navigate when feeling blue.From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.

This week John and Danny discuss what it means to have a growth mindset. Listen along as they debate the negatives and positives of a fixed mindset, and the effects either can have on your creative journey. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.

This week John and Danny spend some time geeking out over the moon while weighing the pros and cons of combining technology with art. Listen along as they discuss a few of their favorite apps while talking about the solar system and things far far away. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.

This week John and Danny discuss the relationship between travel and art and how they can both change our perspectives and influence the here and now of our everyday routines. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.

This week John and Danny discuss the intersection of nature and creativity while talking about natural selection and the creative process, perfectionism, and the dangers of praise. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.

This week John and Danny discuss teachers of their past, how they've "learned to learn", the role of teachers, the qualities they feel go into a good teacher, and how they try to apply those qualities as teachers themselves. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.

This week John and Danny discuss fear and anxiety, the judgement of others, and ways they've learned to overcome perfectionism. From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process. 

This week John and Danny dive into the world of art supplies as they discuss some of their favorite tools, as well as their go-to travel kits and journals. Listen along as they ultimately answer the question- Does your choice of art supplies really matter?From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process. 

This week John and Danny talk about the roles influences play in our creative development and how to find and benefit from people and sources that can inspire you.From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process. 

From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process. This week John and Danny talk about what authenticity means and its relevance to art. They discuss forgery,  influences, and offer advice on how you can find a style of your own. 

From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process. This week John and Danny talk about the discomfort that comes with growth and why it's so important to give yourself permission to risk and fail. 0h 4m 23scovid0h 5m 4smarried to an epidemiologist0h 10m 22szombies0h 10m 26searth abides0h 23m 1sNo Text0h 23m 1sjack education0h 33m 7sbetty edwards0h 33m 14sgrowth mindset0h 40m 30sdiscomfort0h 40m 37s200k hours0h 40m 42s10k hours0h 44m 29spermission to risk and fail0h 51m 37show to critique to learn1h 1m 19sbeing your own coach

From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process. This week John and Danny talk about their lifelong passions and how keeping a sketchbooks has helped deepen them. We also talk about reading in dreams, strategies for dyslexia, vigilance, and remembering the empanada.

From Season 3 of "art for all," the Sketchbook Skool podcast. Join artists/authors, Danny Gregory and John Muir Laws in rich discussions about the creative process.  This week, John and Danny talk about beginning and what it is like to start a new project. They explain why whatever it is you're dreaming of doing, you should do it, along with advice on how to get started and how to know when to give it up. Video recording available on Youtube.Strategies for beginning creative projects.3:43: The Every by Dave Eggers5:32 Time travelers towel

Season 3 of Art for All is called "The Curious Sketchbook." Each week, host Danny Gregory will be joined each week by artist, author, biologist, and nature journaler, John Muir Laws.  They will discuss drawing and painting, nature journaling, creativity, psychology, human brains, and much more in a free-wheeling conversation that promises to be inspiring and fun.Video recording available on Youtube. Listeners say:"I'm loving it!  Two of my favorite artist dudes.  I met Danny in person at the Pasadena SketchKon and have listened to John Muir Laws' videos and bought stuff from him to draw the birds in my backyard.  What a great pairing.  Like fine wine and a rich, mellow cheese.  You two can figure out who is which!" — Hugh O."Excellent! Curiosity is one of my very favorite things! Such an interesting discussion and it already provided several concepts I want to explore further. I hope you will expand on some of the ideas touched on in future episodes. I will look forward to this as a weekly workout for my brain... AND for my sketchbook/journal! :-)!" — Kim W."OMG! My heart skipped a beat when I read this news! My 2 favorite people in a podcast - AWESOME!!! I really hope it will be weekly and it is wonderful that it will be on YouTube too, feels like we are sitting with you rather than just listening. Best idea ever! Thank you, Danny!" — Charlotte F."There's been such a deficit of this kind of conversation in my life for so long that I'd begun to forget what was missing. Thank you, Danny and John, for letting us sit in on yours. I like that it was not scripted, neatly packaged, handed to us for consumption on a shiny over-produced plate. Instead, it was two creative intelligent people talking about things that interest them, and it challenged me to open my mind and engage with the topics in ways that were different for me. Lovely. I feel more myself than I have in some time." — Nancy P.

In this episode of the SneakyArt Podcast, I speak with Danny Gregory - author, adman, speaker, artist, podcaster and all-around creative person. Danny has led a remarkable life, growing up in various parts of the world, working different jobs, and pursuing creativity in various forms. I speak to him about his journey to become a deliberate artist, and what it means to pursue self-expression inside a sketchbook. With reference to the many books he has authored, I pick his brain about what it means to "draw without talent", to "shut your inner critic", and to find beauty in "everyday matters". I learn from the conversation that every day matters, even when it's filled with just everyday matters. Catch links to Danny's work and buy his books from his website - www.dannygregory.com. If the practice of art makes you curious, shed your inhibitions and get moving with Danny's wonderful podcast - art for all. - To support this podcast and my work, visit here to buy me a coffee. - Learn more about the show, and SneakyArt, at www.sneakyartist.com. - Join the SneakyArt Podcast Facebook group

Hello and welcome to the A-List, the podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, host Tom Christmann talks with Danny Gregory. Danny is the founder of Sketchbook Skool and the best-selling author of several books on creativity. But before all that he was in advertising. They talk about how Danny got in, but also how he got out to start his own business teaching people to get back to making art with Sketchbook Skool. Danny's story will take us from Pakistan to Pittsburgh to Princeton to Jimmy Carter's White House and finally to the offices of trendspotter Faith Popcorn, where Danny got his start in the business. He would go on to work as a Group Creative Director at Ogilvy, Chief Creative Officer at Doremus and finally as an ecd and partner at McGarryBowen. But then a tragic accident would change his life forever and cause him to rediscover the power of art for finding meaning in life. This episode is all about trusting in the universe to show you the way. So get out your sketchbook and doodle while you listen to a very illuminating conversation with Danny Gregory. A-LIST LISTENER OFFER: 14-day free trial of Spark from Sketchbook Skool - click sketchbookskool.com/spark/?alist Check out Danny's blog at dannygregory.com ---------------------- This episode brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School ADHOUSE CLASSES START IN JUNE. APPLY BY MAY 15 AND GET $199 OFF. adhousenyc.com

In this episode, I speak with Roisin Cure, an urban sketcher and illustrator living in Galway, Ireland. We talk about learning to draw from comic books, and the ways that urban sketching has transformed her art and her approach to life. I enjoy Roisin's work for the unique illustration style and for her focus on human activity. People are the subject of Roisin's work, and in this conversation I learn about the art that has helped her see the world in this way. We discuss learning to draw from comic books, and the useful habit of finding solutions to our problems in the styles of other artists. But despite drawing all her life, Roisin always thought she was yet to find her 'magic'. We begin this conversation with the story of how she finally found the magic, and her first attempts of urban-sketching. She shares also the experience of putting together multiple books of and about urban-sketching. We discuss her experience leading workshops, and how they have pivoted to online classes since the pandemic. Follow Roisin Cure on Insta, Twitter or visit her website. Follow SneakyArt on Insta, Twitter, or visit the website for transcripts and other episodes. To support my work or become a member, buy me a coffee. Join the Facebook group in order to discuss the episode afterward. Danny Gregory's 'art for all' podcast Swarnavo Datta's 'Paper Pencil Podcast'

Danny is an artist, author and co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, an online creative hub filled with courses, workshops and a thriving creative community.  Danny's work involves helping people establish a creative habit and calm their inner critic. Danny is the author of more than a dozen books on art and creativity, including Shut Your Monkey, Art Before Breakfast and The Creative Licence. Listen to hear more about:Sketchbook Skool, what it is and what you will experience through the workshops, courses and SBS membership program, Spark.What Danny means when he refers to ‘the monkey’.How to manage the inner critic and turn down the volume on the voice in your head.Understanding the world around you through art.How art can help get us out of our heads and into the present moment, during difficult times in life.How to free up and let go of fears about art.Finding connection with others across the world, with the help of technology.Find out more about Danny on his website www.dannygregory.com.Danny writes a weekly essays about art and creativity. You can sign up to receive the essays directly to your inbox using this link.You can watch episodes of Draw With Me, live on YouTube, Thursdays at noon (Eastern Time), or watch previously recorded episodes here.Danny has a podcast called Art For All. You can find it by clicking this link, or searching for ‘Art For All’ wherever you find podcasts. You can find the book by Frederik Frank, that Danny referred to, here: The Zen of Seeing.Danny has generously offered listeners of this podcast the chance to try out his Sketchbook Skool membership program Spark for a week, for free! Find out more about Spark using the link: sketchbookskool.com/spark/naturepodcast.You will notice that Spark has three membership levels, Discovery, Breakthrough and Danny’s Circle. The free trial will allow you to access either the Discovery or the Breakthrough level of Spark, for one week. Click the Buy Now button and you will see that you can sign up and access Spark for free.  -----------------Sign-up for Journaling With Nature's Newsletter to receive news and updates as well as the Nature Journaling Inspiration List each month! You can support Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon, Your contribution is deeply appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Danny Gregory has written a dozen internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. He is the founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of thousands of students worldwide. Through his books and in the large online communities he oversees, Danny has shown tens of thousands of people how to ignite their inner artists, embrace their creativity and tell the stories of their lives. From Boston to Beijing, people who haven’t drawn since grade school have picked up the creative habit and have gone on to publish books of their own and show and sell their artwork. Danny is the founder of Sketchbook Skool, a video-based art school designed to inspire creative storytelling through illustrated journaling. Taught by the world’s best illustrators, artists and educators, Sketchbook Skool encourages its global community of over 50,000 students to draw and keep a sketchbook regardless of skill level. Danny spent three decades as one of New York’s leading advertising creative directors and has created award-winning, global campaigns for clients like Chase, JPMorgan, American Express, IBM, Burger King, Ford, Chevron and many others. Danny was born in London, grew up in Pakistan, Australia, and Israel, and graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University. He lives in Phoenix, AZ. For more, visit his site, dannygregory.com and sketchbookskool.com

Happy new year and welcome to today's episode, the first of 2021! Today we are talking about our personal favourite art books… and not just tutorial books, but other inspirational books too. There are lots of obvious ones we could talk about, the Danny Gregory’s and the Austin Kleons, but we’re pretty sure that most of you will have heard of those, so we’re going to talk about the less obvious ones.

In this episode, I speak with artist and educator Suhita Shirodkar (San Jose, California) about how she finds artistic opportunities in brief moments of calm during her day. From looking at her work, you can tell that Suhita is always working against time. Her sketches are driven by instinct and inspiration. By drawing quickly, her work captures a domestic life that is nonetheless dynamic, people who are doing things, and settings that are alive with activity and color. We talk about the importance of drawing regularly to “turn the page” as an artist, the idea of the sketchbook as art, and the interesting ways she is reaching out to students and followers during lockdown. This show is sustained by the enthusiasm of listeners. I would love to here what you think of this episode, or other episodes on the SneakyArt Podcast. Send an email to nishant@sneakyartist.com. Find Suhita's work on IG@suhitasketch or visit her blog to learn more. You can also check out SneakyArt on my IG@thesneakyartist or visit my website. To read shownotes and a summarized transcript, visit - www.sneakyartist.com/podcast. If you like this show and would like to support my work, buy me a coffee. Other links: Danny Gregory, "Everyday Matters", artist/author/educator in NYC Liz Steel, urban sketcher from Sydney, Australia Fred Lynch, Professor of Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design Paul Wang, Singapore based urban sketcher

Staffel 1, Folge 14 Hätten wir mit dem Malen weitergemacht, wenn wir nicht von Anfang an die gegenseitige Unterstützung in einer Facebook-Gruppe gehabt hätten? Sich "abgleichen" zu wollen, ist ein verständlicher Wunsch, gerade für Mal-Anfänger. Deshalb gibt es - und damit verbunden an dich, du kreatives Wesen - die herzliche Einladung in die Facebook-Gruppe "Malfreunde", die Namensgeberin war für diesen Podcast. So eine Gruppe von Malenden kann allerdings noch viel mehr leisten als nur wertschätzende (!) Unterstützung. Wir alle toben uns auf den verschiedensten Plätzen aus und finden Inspiration, die wir in die Gruppe tragen, wo sie neue Funken schlägt und wieder Neues anstößt. Um diesen ewigen Kreislauf aus sehen, nachahmen, verinnerlichen, zu Eigen machen geht es in dieser Folge. Und darum, dass Neues ausprobieren selbst für eine Initiatorin dieses Podcasts immer noch beängstigend sein kann. Erlebe live und ungeschminkt, wie Unterstützung unter Malfreunden dann so läuft. Wir sind kein gesponserter Podcast, und wenn wir Produkte, Künstler oder Angebote nennen, dann tun wir das, weil wir selbst Erfahrung damit haben, aber ohne jedweden Auftrag oder gar Bezahlung. In dieser Folge sprachen wir über den Urban Sketcher und Reisezeichner Jens Hübner https://www.jenshuebner.deCarla Sonheim https://www.carlasonheim.comSketchbook Revival by Karen Abend https://www.karenabend.com/sketchbook-revival-2020/schedule-2020/Danny Gregory https://www.dannygregory.comBetreutes Fühlen - Podcast von Atze Schröder und Leon Windscheid https://open.spotify.com/show/4D57AH2sDPaIuqpMqfrnZeErbsen auf halb sechs https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbsen_auf_halb_6Und hier gleich auch noch der Link zur Facebook-Gruppe "Malfreunde" für all jene, die sich gern austauschen übers Malen - in wertschätzender, unterstützender, humorvoller Atmosphäre. Mehr Abwechslung geht nicht! https://www.facebook.com/groups/untermalfreunden Zur Sprache kamen auch meine Angebote (Andrea), als da wären Glückskicks https://andrea-gunkler.de/category/glueckskick/Collagenpapiere (den Minikurs bekommst du, wenn du dich für meinen Newsletter anmeldest, geschenkt) https://andrea-gunkler.de/collagenpapiere/Silvia und ich, Andrea, wünschen dir jetzt viel Freude beim Zuhören, jede Menge feine Einsichten und vielleicht den einen oder anderen Aha-Moment! Lass uns gern wissen, wie dir diese Folge gefallen hat. Du erreichst uns, wie immer, auf unserer Homepage unter https://malfreunde-fm.deauf Facebook unter https://www.facebook.com/malfreundefmauf Instagram unter https://www.instagram.com/malfreundefm Bis nächste Woche sagen Andrea und Silvia von Malfreunde FM - deinem Podcast für Kreativität und Lebensfreude

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Danny Gregory has written 12 internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. Including Everyday Matters, Art Before Breakfast +  his newest book How to Draw Without Talent. He is the co-founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of thousands of students worldwide.  Through his books and in the large online communities he oversees, Danny has shown people how to ignite their inner artists, embrace their creativity and tell the stories of their lives.  

Artist Danny Gregory has written a dozen books about drawing and art. He first came to drawing in his 30’s when his family was going through a difficult time. Drawing everyday objects in his home and from his walks through his New York City neighborhood became the comfort that he needed. Danny was very generous in telling us his personal story of how and why he started drawing. He’s since formed a huge community of sketchbook artists who encourage one another with their passion, and he shares what he’s learned in the Sketchbook Skool online classes that he started with his partner Koosje Koene. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Learn how Danny Gregory builds a life - and a living - sharing his passion for everyday art with everyday people. It all started with a sketchbook...To learn more about Danny Gregory, Sketchbook Skool, or Teachable, visit teachable.com/eit17.--Danny Gregory is the author of nearly a dozen internationally best-selling books on art and creativity, as well as the co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, a video-based art school designed to inspire creative storytelling through illustrated journaling.But Danny wasn’t always an artist. In fact it wasn’t until his 30s that he started putting pen to paper after his wife had a serious back injury. His first book, a memoir called “Everything Matters,” shared his story of learning to draw while she was in recovery. It struck a chord, and from there, he continued to publish books and later online courses about the power of everyday art.So if you take one thing away today, know that this isn’t about talent, and it isn’t about becoming a professional artist. More than anything, Danny says that he loves making things and helping other people do the same.

If you are anything like me - you’ve struggled with how to deal with your inner critic over the years. There are a few things that have helped me deal with my inner critic, but I am always excited to hear what my peers have done to address this common issue in the art community. Here to share his unique and valuable perspective is the artist - Danny Gregory.  Danny is an artist, and he has written nearly a dozen internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. He is also the co-founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of thousands of students worldwide. In our conversation, Danny opens up about how he got started as an artist, why he loves working on “Zines,” how he deals with his inner critic, what it takes to stay creative, and much more. I know you’ll get a ton of benefit from Danny’s thoughtful perspective.  Find your people! If you’ve been around the Savvy Painter community for any stretch of time, you know that I am passionate about encouraging artists like you to find your people. Let’s face it - life as an artist can be a lonely existence - but it doesn’t have to be! Even back in the ’90s, artists like Danny Gregory found a way to connect with peers who would encourage and challenge them in their creative pursuits. Discovering an artist from eastern Oregon by flipping through a “Zine” at Tower Records in New York City changed Danny’s life. He quickly befriended this artist via correspondence, and the two went on many trips together. Have you found your people yet?  Why “Zines” are so appealing Speaking of “Zines,” have you ever encountered one before? When Danny mentioned reading zines in Tower Records back in the 90’s I had a total flashback to my college years. For my millennial followers - zines or fanzines are publications produced by enthusiasts of a particular niche interest. Traditionally, zines are circulated free of charge, or for a nominal cost to defray postage or production expenses. There are so many amazing things you can do with the zine medium - and according to Danny, they are starting to make a comeback! Nurturing a creative focus  A few years ago, Danny wrote a book called “Art Before Breakfast.” I love that title by the way! His book explored several small ways he incorporated his drive for creativity each day. From keeping a sketchbook next to the kettle in the kitchen to sketching an image while waiting for his wife to finish shopping - there are a ton of helpful ideas that artists like you can use. At the heart of Danny’s message is this - you can fit creativity and art making throughout your day if you just redefine what that means. For many of you - Danny’s approach will be a bit of stretch - after all, we are conditioned to think of “Art-making” as a structured and specific time we set aside.  Dealing with the inner critic  Another book Danny wrote is called, “Shut Your Monkey: How to Control Your Inner Critic.” In this book, Danny explains how he’s dealt with and learned to live with his inner critic. Do you still struggle with silencing your inner critic? If so - I can’t recommend Danny’s book enough! He dove deep into where the inner critic comes from in our minds and how to better understand it. Danny discovered that the voice of the inner critic actually is there to protect us from making risky decisions - which is great when it comes to danger - not so great when it comes to creating art. Make sure to check out the links to Danny’s website and his books in the resources section - I know that many of you will find them helpful!  Outline of This Episode [1:15] I introduce my guest, Danny Gregory. [2:50] How Danny got interested in art.  [9:10] Danny explains how he connected with like-minded artists.  [11:15] What is a “Zine” or “Fanzine?”  [13:40] How Danny came to publish drawings from his sketchbook.  [20:15] Creating vs. consuming.  [22:00] Dealing with the inner critic.  [31:00] Being uncomfortable with the label, “Artist.”  [34:40] A special message from Kate Zambrano about using Trekell Art Supplies.  [41:30] Art before breakfast - feeding your creativity.  [52:00] We are meant to be making things! [59:00] The book that has made a huge impact on Danny.  Other artists mentioned on this episode Kate Zambrano Art Resources Mentioned on this episode Danny's website Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative Shut Your Monkey: How to Control Your Inner Critic  The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity: Julia Cameron The Wind in the Willows Fanzine - Wikipedia Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter

Today, we’re talking all about art before breakfast. We'll discuss what that means and how it impacts you, your creativity, and your art. In this podcast, you will discover... Why sketching is better than sudoku or checking instagram Why your creativity is not a luxury How to host a portrait party For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/45 ++++++++++++++++++++

Har du prøvet at tegne din hverdag? I denne episode taler vi om begrebet illustreret dagbog. Skriveøvelserne er skiftet ud med tegneøvelser, og vi taler om tegning som kunstform i sig selv, som supplement til litteratur og som inspiration til vores skriveproces. Kan du ikke tegne? No worries - det kan vi heller ikke. Og det kunne Danny Gregory heller ikke, da han i sine midttredivere begyndte på sin tegnedagbog. Han er forfatter til bogen “An Illustrated Life”, som er omdrejningspunktet for dagens udsendelse. Find pen og papir frem - du får helt sikkert lyst til at krusedulle lidt mens du lytter.

Sandra Busby is a still life artist who paints in a contemporary style using traditional methods.  Inspired by the ordinary, she strives to capture the playful light in glass and other still life with her paints. Tara has been in the Graphic Design industry for over 20 years and is the creator of the hugely popular blog, ‘The Idea Medic’. She also has a design website www.roskelldesign.co.uk where you can see an abundance of her quirky creations. They came together to create Kick in the Creatives, a website, podcast and community where you can find an abundance of existing online creative challenges all under one umbrella and with some brand new ones added to the mix. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/318 In this episode, Sandra & Tara discuss: -What Kick in the Creatives is all about. -What it was like to meet in person for the first time. -Learning some of their resistances such as imposter syndrome. -Finding ways to detach yourself from your work. -How to handle the insecurities that arise from listening to your own recorded voice. -What they’ve learned from the members of their community via the challenges and discussions. -The encouragement that is rampant in their Facebook group. -What they learned from the challenges that they participated in (and the children’s book that came out of it). -Getting past the fear of drawing in public. -Some of their upcoming challenges, including Art Journal January, Aqua January, February Fables, Five Minute March, Cartoon in June, April Poetry, and Early Rise August. -Overworking your sketches because you love the process of drawing so much. -What it was like to interview some of their creative heroes. -The lessons they learned from Danny Gregory, Jon Burgerman, Joanna Penn, Tracey Fletcher King and Callum Stephen. -What they learned from Jake Parker about deep and shallow creative blocks. -Getting past imposter syndrome. -Finding comfort in the fact that all creative people go through the same struggles as them. -Some of the various ways in which the members of their community have collaborated and helped one another. Sandra & Tara's Final Push will remind you that five or ten minutes is enough time to be creative, so JUST START!  Quotes from Sandra: “I don’t think either of us knew how much work it would be, but definitely worth it.” “We were standing in front of everyone in that museum and somehow it cured me there and then of that fear of drawing in public.” “I think the reason that I take so much time drawing is because I love that process so much that I actually don’t want it to end.” “This whole Kick in the Creatives thing is all about trying to form a creative habit.  It does take time, but you do get there eventually.” “Just start.  Every day that you don’t start is a day further away from getting to where you want to be.” Quotes from Tara: “Unless you try it, you don’t know if you’re good or not at that thing, even if it takes you a little while to learn it.” “It’s like writing.  If you just throw in your first draft without editing as you go, it just gets out there on the page.  It’s the same with drawing quickly.” “It’s not just about the challenges.  It’s about all these people coming together.  There are definitely friendships being formed in our group.” “Nobody really knows and nobody should discount you or tell you that you can’t do something.” “Even five to ten minutes is enough to do something creative.  Don’t waste those small moments just because you think that you don’t have time.” Links mentioned: Kick in the Creatives Facebook group Danny Gregory on KITC Tracey Fletcher King on KITC Jake Parker on KITC Joanna Penn on KITC Callum Stephen on KITC Connect with Sandra: Website / Blog / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter Connect with Tara: Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: John Guydo: Instagram / Big Cartel Join the discussion in the Your Creative Push Facebook group!

I'm a massive fan of 'best of' lists, especially when it comes to books, and I figured it would be a nice way to start rounding up the year. For the first time, I was pretty consistent this year in keeping track of what I was reading, averaging about 4 books a month - but I will admit I finished probably half of them. I'm a big believer in putting a book down when it stops interesting you. There are too many good books out there. All but one of these are non-fiction, so apologies if that isn't your jam, but if you listen to this podcast you'll likely be interested in most of these topics anyway, so fingers crossed you find at least one book that piques your curiosity. I'd also love to know what your favourite books were this year, I'm always up for recommendations.   1) Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss I've been an embarrassingly big fan of Tim Ferriss for many years now, his books and his podcast - and this book kind of combines both. It is basically a reference book Tim created for himself, asking his world-class most expert buddies for advice on some of his most pressing questions. Questions like: How could I be kinder to myself? How could I better say “no” to the trivial many to better say “yes” to the critical few? How could I best reassess my priorities and my purpose in this world? I love the concept, of seeking council from the best, and if you have the contacts - you might as well use 'em. And if you don't well you can read this book.   2) Shrinking Violets by Joe Moran I stumbled upon this author at a talk he gave in Brighton last year, and I knew I had to have him on the podcast. Fortunately, despite being a shrinking violet, he said yes. This book is a fascinating and really quite sweet look at what it means to be shy, and as someone who often avoids the subject of shyness because I don't want people to confuse it for introversion, it was an important read for me.   3) Your Press Release is Breaking My Heart by Janet Murray Another hero of mine, Janet Murray is the author of this next book and one I prescribe regularly to any of my clients or just people I meet, anyone who wants to get their work out to the masses via the press and influencers. I love how detailed yet simple Janet manages to make this topic of PR and how she does acknowledge what it's like to be an introvert when you're trying to reach out to the press.     4) 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson If you've been listening to this podcast recently (or if you listened to the episode of The Seeker and the Skeptic on the book club we went to), you probably won't be surprised to hear this entry. Some of his ideas are questionable, yes, but there is so much wisdom buried in this book - which is basically a self-help book. But unlike most other self help books I've ever read, there's something about Peterson's words that hit me at a deep level, it kind of shakes your core - at least, it does for me. Regardless of what you think of the man, I think it's worth giving this book a go, at least to understand what he's actually trying to say.   5) The Creative License by Danny Gregory Another podcast guest, this book comes from Danny Gregory who has been a real inspiration to me. I read this book during the summer while I was feeling particularly uninspired and well, sweaty, and this was a reminder of all the possibilities that creativity holds, and how you can start super small - just putting pen to paper - and what a difference that makes.   6) The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Danny takes a lot of his inspiration from this legendary book by Julia Cameron, and I decided to read this for the second time earlier in the year. If you haven't heard of it, it's basically more of a course than a regular book, and Julia walks you through 12 weeks of 'artist recovery' - yes, it's based on the 12 Steps program and has a lot of God talk - but regardless of how you feel about that, it has some real gems that I think I'll be using for the rest of my life.   7) How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Increasingly one of my interests has become the use of plants and plant medicine for healing, both physically and mentally - and let's say it, spiritually. You might have caught the Year of Fun episode back in March where I talked about my trip to Peru, and my experience with plant medicine there. Again, not for everyone - seriously not for everyone - but we are definitely at a turning point in our cultural attitude to these consciousness-altering substances, and I can't but help be excited for the possibilities they have, if used correctly. Michael Pollan is brilliant at explaining the why behind all this renewed attention for psychedelics, the history, the science and everything in between. One for the seekers and the skeptics.   8) Volcanic Momentum by Jordan Ring One more podcast guest for you here, and like I mentioned on that show, I've read a hell of a lot of books on productivity and time management - but this was a truly great read. I flew through it, and never once felt patronised or like Jordan was trying to get me to do something unreasonable - this guy walks the talk, and I really clicked with his message. If you're looking to get 2019 off to a momentous start, then this one is definitely worth checking out.   9) Mythos by Stephen Fry Oh my... this is the one I'm most excited about now because I'm still currently reading it. Since I picked it up, I basically haven't been able to stop thinking about it or how much I just want to be reading it. And it definitely sticks out of this list, because it's entirely based on myth - the Greek myths to be exact. And I've been interested in the Ancient Greeks since I was at school, but always felt frustrated when I tried to dig deeper. For one, there are a LOT of characters to keep track of. Plus, the stories are so nutty that when you read them without some of Stephen Fry's humour, they don't seem to reach modern minds properly. Fry is the perfect person to retell these tales, in my opinion, and if you have any interest in archetypes, legends, bizarre stories and the etymology of words (which I am very much) I highly recommend this tome.   10) The Creative Introvert by... Me. Awkward... Yes, I am putting my own book on my list of best books I read in 2018 because what kind of a message would I be sending to you otherwise?? Honestly, it took me a while of battling with this - it's been officially in the works since January 2018 but I really have been working on it for a good three years in terms of the ideas and activities in there. It was only in the very last edits back in November that I started to LIKE this book though - which, if you've ever written or created anything you probably know how that feels. We're our own worst critics. And whilst there'll always be bits I'll want to change and update, I have come to the conclusion that this is the best I could do up to this point, in explaining to others HOW to build a business or freelance career in a way that not only works as a creative introvert, but specifically for YOU - a reference book that allows you to pick and choose what appeals to you, specifically. I don't know many people offering something like that, so I hope it provides a missing piece in the entrepreneurial creative self-help space. And I hope you enjoy it, should you choose to get yourself a copy.   And I'll mention the bonuses I'm offering one more time before the offer runs out on December 31st - basically, if you order the book BEFORE then, you'll get your hands on goodies worth around $700, including access to the League of Creative Introverts (my online community), a companion guide eBook and 6 months of book club calls that will begin in the new year. Phew - all done. Hope you enjoy any of the books you pick from this list, and again - I'd love to read your recommendations too. If you leave a rating and review on iTunes (here's how to do that) I will be as happy as a kitten playing with a laser beam (or sob into my pillow, depending on what you write.)   POWERED BY PATREON This podcast is made possible only by means of my generous supporters on Patreon. Thank you! Supporting the Creative Introvert podcast also gets you lots of goodies, from a Monthly Ask Me Anything to a copy of my soon-to-be-released BOOK, The Creative Introvert: How to Build a Business You Love on Your Terms. Hitting milestones also funds future projects, and ideas guided by you, my supporters. BECOME A SUPPORTER

The challenges and surprises of launching a successful creative business. A frank and in-depth discussion on the past five years of SketchBook Skool with co-founders Danny Gregory and Koosje Koene and Dean of Students Morgan Green.NOTE: This is the last episode of Season One. We will return soon with the new season. For updates, please subscribe to the free Sketchbook Skool Zine.SketchbookSkoolPortrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

Liz Steel episode ​​Liz Steel talks about becoming an urban sketcher, journalling her life, and teaching art. ​​Liz’s Online sketching courses ​​Liz Steel’s website and blog Instagram ​​Danny Gregory ​​Urban Sketchers Liz Steel talks about becoming an art teacher who journals her life by sketching with ink and watercolour . Liz says “I’m doing it because it’s a very honest response to what I see and where I am and what I do”.​​ ​​ ##Referenced Art Supply Posse Episodes ​​Episode 2 on watercolours Episode 4 on fineliners Episode 18 on fountain pens for drawing ​​ ​​ ##Questions about art supplies? ###Ask in our forum Artsupia Forum There’s a forum app too: iOS Discourse App for Artsupia Forum Android Discourse App for Artsupia Forum ​​​​Art Supply Posse Website ##Topic Summaries ​​ ​​Comparison to photography ​​Kim compares urban sketching to photography, how they both record a fleeting moment, and Liz explains how sketching has replaced photography for her. She used to take photos and print and bind photo books, but now her sketchbooks serve the same purpose. Liz compares herself to other travel sketchers and describes how she wants to document everywhere she’s been, not just one sketch a day. Sometimes she does up to 20 sketches a day. ​​Move from architecture ​​In architecture, it’s important to keep a kind of “idea book” where you keep sketches of buildings and ideas. Liz says she knew it was important, but just never sketched, until she found Danny Gregory. His work opened up sketching for her to include other subjects and mediums. This also opened up an obsession to document her life which got her into sketching. Liz didn’t make a clean break with architecture but instead, about five years ago, she took 6 months off work. The reasons were many and she wanted to see if she could do something with her art. Things started moving, and Liz got to do both illustration projects and teaching. Liz felt she had more of a role to fill as an architect turned sketcher than as a pure architect. She enjoyed having more creative freedom than her profession allowed. ​​ ​​Becoming a full-time artist and creating online courses ​​The traditional advice for people wanting to work with their creative passion is to balance the time between a “day job” and their passion and transition gradually. Liz did nothing of that, hers was more of a sabbatical turned transition as the demands at her day job were too much to be able to handle a side business too. Liz struggled with gaining recognition locally in the beginning. She was getting more recognition online in the international scene. She also realised she was less into client work and more interested in creating a product, which in her case developed into online courses. ​​Urban sketching in Australia ​​When Liz started out urban sketching, there were just a handful of people in Australia who even knew what it was, but it has definitely grown now. There are groups all over, for example in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Tasmania, South Australia and Perth. ​​ ​​Mediums ​​Liz primarily uses fountain pens with ink and watercolor for her urban sketching. She had been using fountain pens and ink for a long time, but watercolor was her “light bulb moment” and she says “This is what I’ve been looking for all my life”. With watercolor she was able to mix all the colors she wanted. ​​Drawing from observation ​​Liz says she was confident about drawing from her head already, due to her background in architecture, but drawing from observation was trickier. She had to go back to basics and relearn how to apply concepts, like for example perspective, to what she saw and wanted to draw. Teaching urban sketching ​​Liz didn’t start out wanting to teach, but as she was getting more into the urban sketching community she was encouraged to teach. She now teaches online courses but also do workshops in urban sketching. ​​“The major barrier to art is to change the way your brain thinks, to start thinking visually.” ​​Liz focuses on teaching concepts in her courses, in contrast to “demonstrate and copy”. The concepts can be “how to see edges” or “how to see shapes”, for example. The concepts are followed by exercises to practice and understand these concepts, so you can then continue using them in your own art. ​​Newcomer tips To get started in urban sketching, all you need is really paper and a pen or pencil, because the most important thing to learn is how to observe and translate that onto paper. Adding too many supplies can distract from that learning. However, if you want to do ink and wash, which is a very common from of urban sketching, Liz recommends getting a permanent fineliner and a watercolor kit. ​​ ​​Don’t worry too much over materials and supplies though, she says, it’s better to just get started. It is a journey and you will figure out what suits you and your art. It will change over time, and starting out with a lot of research on materials will likely just overwhelm you. Making art regularly One common problem to making art is to actually make time for it, to show up. Liz describes that as she was starting out, she dedicated some time after dinner every day to do a sketch. She also recommends to go along with an Urban Sketchers group nearby, and joining them sketching. Liz describes how she wants to create a kind of visual diary, a record of what she did that week, so that motivates her to keep sketching even in busy times. ##Feedback Send feedback to hello at artsupplyposse dot com ​​

Liz Steel episode ​​Liz Steel talks about becoming an urban sketcher, journalling her life, and teaching art. ​​Liz’s Online sketching courses ​​Liz Steel’s website and blog Instagram ​​Danny Gregory ​​Urban Sketchers Liz Steel talks about becoming an art teacher who journals her life by sketching with ink and watercolour . Liz says “I’m doing it because it’s a very honest response to what I see and where I am and what I do”.​​ ​​ ##Referenced Art Supply Posse Episodes ​​Episode 2 on watercolours Episode 4 on fineliners Episode 18 on fountain pens for drawing ​​ ​​ ##Questions about art supplies? ###Ask in our forum Artsupia Forum There’s a forum app too: iOS Discourse App for Artsupia Forum Android Discourse App for Artsupia Forum ​​​​Art Supply Posse Website ##Topic Summaries ​​ ​​Comparison to photography ​​Kim compares urban sketching to photography, how they both record a fleeting moment, and Liz explains how sketching has replaced photography for her. She used to take photos and print and bind photo books, but now her sketchbooks serve the same purpose. Liz compares herself to other travel sketchers and describes how she wants to document everywhere she’s been, not just one sketch a day. Sometimes she does up to 20 sketches a day. ​​Move from architecture ​​In architecture, it’s important to keep a kind of “idea book” where you keep sketches of buildings and ideas. Liz says she knew it was important, but just never sketched, until she found Danny Gregory. His work opened up sketching for her to include other subjects and mediums. This also opened up an obsession to document her life which got her into sketching. Liz didn’t make a clean break with architecture but instead, about five years ago, she took 6 months off work. The reasons were many and she wanted to see if she could do something with her art. Things started moving, and Liz got to do both illustration projects and teaching. Liz felt she had more of a role to fill as an architect turned sketcher than as a pure architect. She enjoyed having more creative freedom than her profession allowed. ​​ ​​Becoming a full-time artist and creating online courses ​​The traditional advice for people wanting to work with their creative passion is to balance the time between a “day job” and their passion and transition gradually. Liz did nothing of that, hers was more of a sabbatical turned transition as the demands at her day job were too much to be able to handle a side business too. Liz struggled with gaining recognition locally in the beginning. She was getting more recognition online in the international scene. She also realised she was less into client work and more interested in creating a product, which in her case developed into online courses. ​​Urban sketching in Australia ​​When Liz started out urban sketching, there were just a handful of people in Australia who even knew what it was, but it has definitely grown now. There are groups all over, for example in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Tasmania, South Australia and Perth. ​​ ​​Mediums ​​Liz primarily uses fountain pens with ink and watercolor for her urban sketching. She had been using fountain pens and ink for a long time, but watercolor was her “light bulb moment” and she says “This is what I’ve been looking for all my life”. With watercolor she was able to mix all the colors she wanted. ​​Drawing from observation ​​Liz says she was confident about drawing from her head already, due to her background in architecture, but drawing from observation was trickier. She had to go back to basics and relearn how to apply concepts, like for example perspective, to what she saw and wanted to draw. Teaching urban sketching ​​Liz didn’t start out wanting to teach, but as she was getting more into the urban sketching community she was encouraged to teach. She now teaches online courses but also do workshops in urban sketching. ​​“The major barrier to art is to change the way your brain thinks, to start thinking visually.” ​​Liz focuses on teaching concepts in her courses, in contrast to “demonstrate and copy”. The concepts can be “how to see edges” or “how to see shapes”, for example. The concepts are followed by exercises to practice and understand these concepts, so you can then continue using them in your own art. ​​Newcomer tips To get started in urban sketching, all you need is really paper and a pen or pencil, because the most important thing to learn is how to observe and translate that onto paper. Adding too many supplies can distract from that learning. However, if you want to do ink and wash, which is a very common from of urban sketching, Liz recommends getting a permanent fineliner and a watercolor kit. ​​ ​​Don’t worry too much over materials and supplies though, she says, it’s better to just get started. It is a journey and you will figure out what suits you and your art. It will change over time, and starting out with a lot of research on materials will likely just overwhelm you. Making art regularly One common problem to making art is to actually make time for it, to show up. Liz describes that as she was starting out, she dedicated some time after dinner every day to do a sketch. She also recommends to go along with an Urban Sketchers group nearby, and joining them sketching. Liz describes how she wants to create a kind of visual diary, a record of what she did that week, so that motivates her to keep sketching even in busy times. ##Feedback Send feedback to hello at artsupplyposse dot com ​​

How to avoid the labels that limit your creativity. A meditation on what happens when you follow your passion with loads of real life examples that may surprise you.Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

This week author/coach Jill Badonsky gives host Danny Gregory sage and funny advice on breaking down creative barriers and getting to work.Jill BadonskySketchbook SkoolWatercolor Rules and how to break them - a new koursePortrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

Envy, wrath, pride, greed, lust, gluttony and sloth. Are you guilty?This week host Danny Gregory explores the ways we sabotage our own creativity and work.Sketchbook SkoolWatercolor Rules! and how to break them New kourse at Sketchbook SkoolSketchKon Our first ever drawing, painting and creativity convention. Pasadena, 11/2-4Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

Host Danny Gregory interviews best-selling author Austin Kleon on the creative process.Mentioned in this episode:Our new kourse, Watercolor Rules! and how to break them New kourse at Sketchbook SkoolSketchKon Our first ever drawing, painting and creativity convention. Pasadena, 11/2-4Restaurant only accepts reservation requests via postcard. Article and video.Steal Like an Artist: 10 things nobody told you about being creativeShow Your Work: 10 ways to share your creativity and get discoveredComplete transcript of episode available here.Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

We love paper. Thick thin, smooth, chunky, and in this episode host Danny Gregory shares his passion for all its many wondrous forms.Mentioned in this episode:Our new kourse, Watercolor Rules! and how to break themSketchKonPortrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

Let's Get Rid of Art Education in Schools. A modest proposal to change the future of education.In this episode, host Danny Gregory suggests that we make a radical change to the way we teach our children.It's provocative — and meant to be so.What do you think?Sketchbook SkoolDanny Gregory's BlogThe original essay, Let's Get Rid of Art Education in Schools. .Episode TranscriptPortrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

In this episode, host Danny Gregory describes the many joys of keeping an illustrated travel journal with lots of tips on drawing and watercoloring on the road. He's joined by Sketchbook Skool co-founder Koosje Koene who shares advice on what to draw, how to fit sketching into a busy travel itinerary, and loads more.If you'd like a copy of our new book, Jump into Watercolor, click here.Danny also unveils a brand new kourse at Sketchbook Skool: Watercolor Rules! and how to break them — six fantastic artists will teach you the foundations of the medium then show you how to make them your own. Click to find out more.Mentioned in the episode:Moleskine Watercolor Album Sketchbook - 5"x8"Dyvicl Watercolor Paint SetWinsor & Newton Professional Water Color Compact SetKuretake Picture Letter Gansai Tanbi, 36 Color SetAkashiya Watercolor Brush Pen 30 Japanese Traditional Color SetPortrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

How do artists make a living? This week host Danny Gregory asks some of the creative folks who teach at Sketchbook Skool to let us in on their secrets. Topics include starting out, getting clients, self promotion, bookkeeping, agents, working alone, measuring success and much more.Fakulty in this episode:Mike LoweryLapinOhn Mar WinMattias AdolfssonAndrea JosephWant some help working through a big project, or just a push to tackle an idea you have? Check out our kourse Illustration Nation.Transcript available here.Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

Are you comfortable calling yourself an "Artist"?A lot of creative people aren't.In this episode, host Danny Gregory explores the reasons in conversations with two smart women: his mother, Dr. Hazel Kahan, and dancer and SBS Zine editor, Amanda Rentschler.In this episode:Sketchbook SkoolSketchKonDanny's mother'sAmanda RentschlerPortrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. Portrait Jam Workshop with Julie Johnson. Details at our website. And try out a Spark Membership 7-Day trial. More info is right here.

We are delighted to have the incredibly talented artist and co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, Koosje Koene on the podcast today. Koosje was born in the Netherlands and lives in Amsterdam. She studied Graphic Design but later went on to become an award-winning photographer. After 10 years as a photographer, Kosha got itchy feet and her pencils began calling her. She quickly re-discovered her love for drawing and started her blog. Koosje then began developing online classes and not only is she now a highly talented illustrator, but also an online teacher. She also hosts ‘Draw Tip Tuesday’ where she offers weekly drawing tips, encouraging people to draw every single day. She shares how she gets inspiration for both Draw Tip Tuesday and her own personal art. In the podcast, you will hear more about Koosje's creative journey on the way to co-founding Sketchbook Skool with Danny Gregory in 2014. She also shares her hopes for the future of Sketchbook Skool and her own creative work.

Koosje Koene is an artist, teacher and co-founder of Sketchbook Skool. She has studied graphic design and worked as an award-winning photographer but it was her passion for drawing and painting that became her lifelong mission. Her enthusiasm as an illustrator inspired her to share her learnings online and became the basis for Sketchbook Skool today. Koosje lives in Amsterdam. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/koosje In this episode, Koosje discusses: -How she was encouraged from a young age to pursue her creative passions. -Her entry and exit from the world of photography. -How she became interested in drawing. -How a dull job can actually make you more creative. -The experience of creating her own first courses and then meeting Danny Gregory. -The importance of community for creative individuals (and how Sketchbook Skool’s community differs from others). -How Draw Tip Tuesday started and how she has been able to stay so consistent for six years. -How creating Sketchbook Skool and creating instructional videos has changed the way she makes and thinks about art. -Some of her own creative resistances and how she gets past them. -How to trick your inner critic. -How to be able to determine whether you need to move onto a different creative realm or whether you are simply in a funk. -How she manages her time. Koosje's Final Push will remind you to make your creative habit a part of your EVERY DAY!   Quotes: “I realized that I was making things because people were telling me to make them instead of making things that I wanted to make.” “Every time a course comes out I learn so many things, and that really has made my art evolve very quickly.” “I loosened up as a person so my art also loosened up.” “If you want to be creative, make it a habit.” Links mentioned: Your Creative Push Discord Sketchbook Skool (Use offer code SBSPUSH to get 10% off!) Danny Gregory on Your Creative Push Ep. 293 Connect with Koosje: Website / Facebook / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

In this week's episode of the Creative Introvert podcast I talk to Danny Gregory, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool and author of nearly a dozen internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. I personally came across Danny from his podcast Shut Your Monkey, in which he interviewed fascinating artists, psychologists, authors, all kinds of folk who gave me the inspiration to push on with my creative work.   ***GIVEAWAY*** I'm be giving away a copy of my favourite book from Danny, The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are to one lucky listener. Here's what you can do to enter to win: Draw a picture of your breakfast! You can use any medium you like - points aren't awarded for standard of artwork, so just go nuts! Here's some inspiration - Danny's Art of Breakfast. Post your breakfast pic on Instagram, tagging myself @creativeintro and Danny @dannyobadiah I'll be in touch on August 1st to get your postal address if you're the lucky winner!   What we talked about: How Danny rediscovered his inner artist The origins of Sketchbook Skool The value of Morning Pages What Danny learnt from drawing his teacup every day How to get into the habit of making art every day Handling the inner critic Links mentioned The Artists Way by Julia Cameron Art Before Breakfast by Danny Gregory Shut Your Monkey by Danny Gregory The Creative License by Danny Gregory Draw Tip Tuesday   Connect with Danny: dannygregory.com   sketchbook.skool   Twitter   Instagram           You can leave a rating and review on iTunes (here's how to do that) and I will be as happy as a lamb frolicking in sunshine (or sob into my pillow, depending on what you write.)    

This week we are delighted to have Danny Gregory from Sketchbook Skool on the podcast. In fact, delighted is pretty much an understatement, especially for Sandra who had to decide what outfit she would wear for our voice-only podcast. I'm sure if you love art and drawing you'll know all about Danny Gregory, but just in case you've had your head buried under a sketchbook for the last few years, let me tell you a little more. Danny spent three decades working as one of New York's leading advertising directors. When his wife had a tragic accident which left her paralyzed, Danny started drawing and keeping a journal as a sort of therapy to help him come to terms with what happened. He has been drawing ever since. He also used drawing to help him cope with the death of his wife through another accident years later. Danny has written several books, some of which show his beautiful journal sketches alongside his words, we talk about some of them in the podcast including A Kiss Before You Go and Shut Your Monkey. A few years ago Danny got together with Koosje Koene to form Sketchbook Skool. Danny never dreamed he would end up teaching people to draw, but now he is inspiring people all over the world to pick up a pen or pencil and start drawing again. You can find out more about Danny Gregory on his blog or at https://sketchbookskool.com  

Danny Gregory is an artist, author, teacher and co-founder of Sketchbook Skool. He taught himself to draw in his mid-thirties after a tragic accident changed his life, bringing with it a new peace and perspective. One that informs his creative habit everyday. Danny has written nearly a dozen internationally best-selling books on art and creativity including Art Before Breakfast, Everyday Matters, The Creative License, Shut Your Monkey, An Illustrated Life and many more. Before starting Sketchbook Skool, he spent three decades as one of New York’s leading advertising creative directors and has created award-winning, global campaigns for such clients as Chase, JPMorgan, American Express, IBM, Burger King, Ford and Chevron amongst others. Danny resides in New York City. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/293 In this episode, Danny discusses: -The importance of your partner understanding your creative needs. -Creative postpartum depression that often occurs when we are finished with a project. -Why he left the advertising industry. -Meeting Koosje Koene and how Sketchbook Skool started. -The value in seeing how many different artists make art as well as seeing where they make it. -The role that community plays in developing as an artist. -The difference in motivation when you are paying for something as opposed to getting it for free. -Going to clown school. -Giving yourself constraints or challenges. -What it means to clear space in order to start new things (or finish old things). -How he got past imposter syndrome (and his advice for Youngman in getting past his). Danny's Final Push will inspire you to stop listening to podcasts and start creating something new!   Quotes: “I think that having a partner that understands you and your creative needs is essential to be able to focus on your work.” “If you want to start something new, you need to clear some space for it to happen.” “Thinking you know yourself too well can be limiting.  Sometimes you’ve got to just jump off the cliff and see what happens.” “I think it’s really important to have skin in the game.  If it’s too easy to walk away from, you will.” “I always find that if I have that glimmer of an idea, if I have that grain of sand to put in the oyster, I’m on the way.  I’m going to get to the end just by having a beginning.” “There are people out there waiting for your art.  Give it to them.” “Every time you have the impulse to distract yourself, instead try to focus that energy into making something new.” Links mentioned: Sketchbook Skool (Use offer code SBSPUSH to get 10% off!) Danny Gregory on Your Creative Push Ep. 50 Connect with Danny: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Blog Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Danny Gregory is this month’s guest on Tidings.  He is also my son. Danny started his love affair with books when he was six years old which he credits for the creative life he has led ever since. He is a … View full post →

Sandra Busby is a still life artist who paints in a contemporary style using traditional methods.  Inspired by the ordinary, she strives to capture the playful light in glass and other still life with her paints. Feeling stifled by the modern way of teaching, Sandra turned her back on art school, shut herself away and studied the traditional methods of painting. Her work has since been published multiple times, she won her first award in 2016 and her paintings can now be found hanging in private collections around the world. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/sandrabusby In this episode, Sandra discusses: -Her creative history, including a long gap in drawing and painting. -The idea of not drawing in your sketchbook because you are afraid of spoiling the pages. -How 100 pages of doodles or bad drawings is much better than 100 blank pages. -How she is able to “scratch her creative itch” before she starts her work day, and how productive that time ends up being. -Finding a slot of time that works best for when you are most creative. -How starting is often the hardest thing to do, but once you do, how fast and smoothly things can go. -The idea of having a white board or something similar to write down all of the ideas that come into your head so that they are in plain view. -Her experience at art school and what led her to decide that art college was not for her. -How she eventually developed her style by ignoring everybody else. -Some of the resistances that she faces on a daily basis, including self doubt, procrastination, and guilt. -How difficult it can be to get to your creative passion when you are in love with your partner and just want to spend time with them. -How to strike a balance between the love for your family and the love for your art. -“The Skanky Teenage Stage” of a painting and how to get through it. -The power in approaching your art with the simple intention of making it just a little bit better. -Some of the people that she draws inspiration from, such as Danny Gregory, other bloggers, and her Uncle Danny. Sandra's Final Push will remind you that in order to become good at something, you have to be willing to be bad at it first.   Quotes: “Trying to write a novel with one child attached to your leg and the other attached to your boob is quite distracting.  It was never going to work.” “It was six months before I opened that sketchbook because I was absolutely terrified to spoil the pages.” “It made me realize that I could paint the world however I wanted to paint it.” “You don’t have to show anyone.  If you’re that worried, get a ring binder.  You can pull the pages out.” “You do need to forget about perfection and the end result.  You’ve got to just make marks and see where it takes you.” “I thought that to be a real artist, you must have this piece of paper to tell you that.” “Procrastination is a great way of avoiding failure, isn’t it?” “To be good at something, the first thing you’ve got to be willing to do is be bad at it.” Links mentioned: What Beginner Artists Need to Know about Painting [From Sandra's blog] The Six Secret Stages of Painting [From Sandra's blog] "Pep Talk" by Danny Gregory [Vimeo] Danny Gregory interview on Your Creative Push Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh Macleod SemiSkimmedMin (Minnie Small's Youtube channel) Connect with Sandra: Website / Blog / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter On the next episode: Andreas Preis : Website / Instagram Be like Sandra and become a part of the YCP Facebook group!

Danny Gregory authored, "Shut Your Monkey: How to Control Your Inner Critic and Get More Done."

Danny Gregory authored, "Shut Your Monkey: How to Control Your Inner Critic and Get More Done."

Jason Alderman is a user experience designer and developer in the museum exhibit space. In this episode, Jason shares his story, how he's become known for his XOXO conference sketchnotes, the tools he uses, and his perspective on analog vs. digital for sketchnoting. SPONSORED BY The Sketchnote Army Clothing Collection! A variety of t-shirts and sweatshirts available for sale at Teespring that support Sketchnote Army and look fashionable at the same time! http://sketchnotearmy.com/t-shirts SHOW NOTES Twitter - https://twitter.com/justsomeguy The Creative License by Danny Gregory - http://amzn.to/1FBpUeo Scott McCloud - http://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/2-rc/index.html Eva-Lotta Lamm - https://twitter.com/evalottchen Jason Fried: A mistake is a moment in time - https://signalvnoise.com/posts/3347-a-mistake-is-a-moment-in-time Bullet Journal - http://bulletjournal.com Linnea Vizard's talk on cartography - https://vimeo.com/161158258 Joe Sokohl's talk on maps and IA - https://blueprintdigital.com/ia-summit-2016/joe-sokohl/ Jason's sketchnotes of the talk - https://twitter.com/justsomeguy/status/730827084491161600 XOXO Festival - http://xoxofest.com Jason's XOXO sketchnotes https://twitter.com/justsomeguy/status/783511313733545984 Darby's XOXO sketchnotes https://twitter.com/ddddarby/status/774657912987750400 https://twitter.com/ddddarby/status/774687157260652544 Tess's XOXO sketchnotes https://twitter.com/tessevans/status/776245982681927680 https://twitter.com/tessevans/status/776246684808417280 Susan's XOXO sketchnotes https://twitter.com/bysusanlin/status/775034451373858816 https://twitter.com/bysusanlin/status/775046500690702336 https://twitter.com/bysusanlin/status/775041721373642752 https://twitter.com/bysusanlin/status/775129644966088704 https://twitter.com/bysusanlin/status/775885191424258049 Leslie's XOXO sketchnotes https://twitter.com/feistyelle/status/774880766975025152 https://twitter.com/feistyelle/status/775160180967215105 Kuretake brush pens (Thanks to Alan Tew, Derek Hunter, and Ryan Ottley for introducing me to these pens, and JetPens!) - http://www.jetpens.com/Kuretake-Fountain-Brush-Pens/ct/569 Jason's cheapie Wexford notebooks - https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wexford-medium-weight-sketch-book/ID=prod6112449-product Ink Joy GEL pens - http://inkjoy.papermate.com/en-US/GEL Sharpie Pen - http://www.sharpie.com/en-US/pens---pencils

Creative living coach Jamie Ridler talks about creative uncertainty and then chats with artist and author Danny Gregory about failure, monkeys and remembering how to draw. Visit Jamie Ridler Studios: www.openthedoor.ca

In this week’s podcast, Shut Your Monkey author and host Danny Gregory talks with the author Karen Salmansohn. Karen has sold over a million copies of her wonderful and hilarious self-help books, books like How to Be Happy Dammit, The Prince Harming Syndrome, Instant Happy and The Bounce Back Book.  She’s a contributor to Oprah, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, Lifetime TV, a relationship expert for match.com, and a radio host on Sirius. We had a sprawling, wonderful chat that was eye-opening and monkey-scaring.   Monkey of the Week: The Fuggedabout-it. It’s that voice that says: "Tomorrrow's another day. So's next Thursday." What can we say in response? What’s your experience with your monkey? How has it affected you, and how have you overcome it? Record your Monkey Tale at dannygregory.com/monkey. This podcast is brought to you by Sketchbook Skool, online art klasses that inspire you how to be creative—no matter what your monkey tries to tell you. See what it’s like to take a klass, and use the promo code MONKEY to save 20 percent off your first kourse. Take that, monkey…

In this week’s podcast, Shut Your Monkey author and host Danny Gregory talks with the novelist Jonathan Carroll. The conversation is freewheeling — from how to start a novel, to day-jobs to the benefits of self-criticism, how to make your creative self your friend to the pleasures of handwritten manuscripts.  Here's an example of a second draft of his manuscript for Bathing the Lion. He also pointed me to this great video of Francis Ford Coppola showing the manuscript for The Godfather. Monkey Tale: Liz introduces us to her purple monkey What’s your experience with your monkey? How has it affected you, and how have you overcome it? Record your Monkey Tale at dannygregory.com/monkey. This podcast is brought to you by Sketchbook Skool, online art klasses that inspire you how to be creative—no matter what your monkey tries to tell you. See what it’s like to take a klass, and use the promo code MONKEY to save 20 percent off your first kourse. Take that, monkey…

In this week’s podcast, Shut Your Monkey author and host Danny Gregory talks with Todd Colby, the poet, artist and former member of Drunken Boat. They'll discuss the creative process and the role of discipline and preparation in keeping the monkey at bay.  Monkey of the Week: the Paranoid. It’s that voice that says: "They’re laughing and sneering, because no one likes you. Or trusts you. Or admires you. And they can’t wait to see you screw up." What can we say in response? Monkey Tale: Lenore has a revelation in the shower about who her monkey really is. What’s your experience with your monkey? How has it affected you, and how have you overcome it? Record your Monkey Tale at dannygregory.com/monkey. This podcast is brought to you by Sketchbook Skool, online art klasses that inspire you how to be creative—no matter what your monkey tries to tell you. See what it’s like to take a klass, and use the promo code MONKEY to save 20 percent off your first kourse. Take that, monkey…

In this week’s podcast, Shut Your Monkey author and host Danny Gregory talks with Patti Digh, the bestselling author, teacher and storyteller. They'll discuss trauma and how the harsh voices of our childhood can continue to play tired old tapes in our heads — long past their expiration date. Monkey of the Week: the Fake. It’s that voice that says: "You are a fraud and an imposter. Everyone knows you can’t do this. They’re all laughing behind your naive back." What can we say in response?  Monkey Tale: A few careless critiques can derail one's young career. Steve tells us how he was sabotaged by his first boss and how he has fought back after years of hiding his talent. What’s your experience with your monkey? How has it affected you, and how have you overcome it? Record your Monkey Tale at dannygregory.com/monkey. This podcast is brought to you by Sketchbook Skool, online art klasses that inspire you how to be creative—no matter what your monkey tries to tell you. See what it’s like to take a klass, and use the promo code MONKEY to save 20 percent off your first kourse. Take that, monkey…

You know that nagging little voice in your head that holds you back and makes you doubt yourself? Today we're talking about what you can do to quiet down your inner critic so you can innovate and generate creative flow with Danny Gregory. Danny spent most of my life not believing he was artistic in any way. Fifteen years ago he started drawing, and it changed his life. It led to travel, meeting people, getting books published, but most of all it transformed the way he saw and experienced the world. Before this change he spent three decades as one of New York's leading advertising creative directors and has created award-winning, global campaigns for clients like Chase, JPMorgan, American Express, IBM, Burger King, Ford, Chevron and many others. Through his nearly dozen books, including Shut Your Monkey Danny has shown thousands of people how to ignite their inner artists, embrace their creativity and tell their stories. From Boston to Beijing, people who haven't drawn since grade school have picked up the creative habit, publish books of their own and show and sell their artwork. Danny is a co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, a video-based art school designed to inspire creative storytelling through illustrated journaling. Sketchbook Skool encourages its global community of over 15,000. Highlights - Controlling your inner critic 4 ideas to shut the monkey Being the honeybee of creativity Turning up the flow of creativity

Why do most of us have an inner critic, a negative inner voice that keeps us from being creative and trying new things? In this week’s podcast, Shut Your Monkey author and host Danny Gregory talks with psychologist Dr. Robyn Cooper to uncover Whthe psychological sources of our negative inner voices, shedding light on their origins and exposing them as historical, but not necessarily honest. Dr. Cooper also shares a simple set of questions that will help you make positive and lasting change.  Monkey Tale: Monkeys are excellent mimics—just ask Rosie, who wanted to be an artist, but whose monkey echoes the voices of her parents telling her she wasn’t good enough and to get a “real” job. Hear how she used a watercolor brush as a weapon against her monkey. What’s your experience with your monkey? How has it affected you, and how have you overcome it? Record your Monkey Tale at dannygregory.com/monkey. This podcast is brought to you by Sketchbook Skool, online art klasses that inspire you how to be creative—no matter what your monkey tries to tell you. See what it’s like to take a klass, and use the promo code MONKEY to save 20 percent off your first kourse. Take that, monkey…

What does your monkey—your inner critic—look and sound like? In this podcast, Shut Your Monkey author and host Danny Gregory helps you identify the monkey and shows you why it is not you. Then, Danny talks to artist, therapist, and creativity coach Susanna Suchak about how the monkey can affect all areas of your life, the scientifically proven therapeutic value of journaling, and how to quiet your chimp’s damaging chatter. Monkey of the Week: The Blunderer, the monkey that tries to stop you with doubt. If that fails, it tells you that whatever you’ll doing will burn the house down. Monkey Tale: Debra’s monkeys really don’t want her to write. Find out why and what she did. What’s your experience with your monkey? How has it affected you, and how have you overcome it? Record your Monkey Tale at dannygregory.com/monkey. This podcast is brought to you by Sketchbook Skool, online art klasses that inspire you to be creative—no matter what the monkey says. See what it’s like to take a klass at Sketchbookskool.com. Use the promo code MONKEY, and you’ll save 20 percent off your first kourse. Take that, monkey…

In this episode, Andrew shines a light on a pretty serious and worrying thought… the death of art education. While this may seem a bit melodramatic, there are serious shifts underway that are undermining and changing the status quo of art education. Right off the bat, Andrew brings on special guest Danny Gregory whose blog post, “Let’s Get Rid of Art Education in Schools,” had the art teaching world all worked up. Love it or hate it, the article brings up some interesting points and got Andrew and fellow Art Ed Radio podcast host, Tim Bogatz, thinking about the current reality of art education (7:30). Tim and Andrew discuss advocacy strategies and how art teachers can take a stance in the face of shifting paradigms to champion our programs, whether these programs are more traditional or new and more inclusive to the world outside art (13:50). Resources and Links: Let’s Get Rid of Art Education in Schools San Diego Unified Looks to Move Beyond Art for Art’s Sake How to Revamp Curriculum to Meet the National Visual Art Standards

Danny Gregory (@DannyGregory) is an advertising veteran who has worked across just about medium of creativity, including writing, design, photography, and teaching. He's published several books including his latest, Shut Your Monkey. In this conversation, we examine the topics of the book which include self-doubt, anxiety, distraction, and other mindset struggles faced by creative pros.  Shut Your Monkey by Danny Gregory Keep you with Danny on his website or his blog. Shut Your Monkey is now available for order.   GET THE EPISODE Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 82 (MP3, 55:39, 40.4 MB) Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 82 (OGG, 55:39, 30.1 MB) SUBSCRIBE TO GET NEW EPISODES   Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes or on Android Show Notes & Links According to his website, Danny is an artist/author/creative director/blogger/teacher/speaker Danny's new book, Shut Your Monkey Sketchbook Skool Danny has worked in Hanoi and Doha to build creativity schools Danny has blogged for 12 or 13 years, published his first book 14 years ago In advertising, Danny has been a CD, ECD, and CCO "Advertising is weaponised art." —Prescott Perez-Fox Tweet This "Advertising agencies no longer have cornered the market on creating advertising." —Danny Gregory Tweet This Absolut Vodka Ads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVcbasIb8lQ Wazuuuuup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W16qzZ7J5YQ "A single tweet can have much more impact [than advertising]." —Danny Gregory Tweet This The Dress Jen Briney, who runs Congressional Dish podcast Media dollars that Donald Trump has "earned" Paid vs. "Earned" Media Spend Mad Men Conan O'Brien used to write for The Simpsons (video discussion with alumni writers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJ28qOEG1g "The core of social media is authenticity." —Danny Gregory Tweet This Charlie Sheen No Brown M&Ms! Flow, and obstacles to achieving it Gollum Gollum     "Creativity plays a far bigger role in our everyday than it did in the past." —Danny Gregory Tweet This Hardwiring Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson The War of Art by Steven Pressfield on Amazon and on Audible The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin on Amazon and on Audible "Creativity is inherently about change, risk, uncertainty." —Danny Gregory Tweet This Thomas Edison found "10,000 ways that won't work" to make a lightbulb. "When a great idea appears it's going to stand up and sing." —Danny Gregory Tweet This Shut Your Monkey originated from a blog post, and evolved into a series of posts, then a talk. Show Your Work by Austin Kleon on Amazon Radical Careering by Sally Hogshead on Amazon Number 17 (now 8 and a half) Rachel Willey, graphic designer Whitney Museum The Met The HOW Conference Kaizen - continuous incremental improvements as opposed to a "win" "You don't come up with your life's work and then stop working." —Danny Gregory Tweet This DannyGregorysBlog.com Forthcoming Shut Your Monkey Weekly podcast, featuring "Monkey Tales"   Danny Gregory on Twitter  Danny Gregory on Facebook  Danny Gregory on Instagram  Danny Gregory on YouTube Tools Evernote Scrivener, book authoring software Art supply cart Techniques Understand what your "monkey" is saying, before anything else Don't argue with the monkey when he speaks in extremes Acknowledge the risks we've taken, the work we've accomplished Use your phone or a notebook to jot notes into Evernote Take "book ideas" and break them out into blog posts; return the prose as potential section. Leave big tasks unfinished so you have a place to resume the next day Habits Be available to work all the time (be a honeybee) Defend yourself against other peoples' monkeys Constantly feed on the raw materials that will become a good idea Move around the house to vary your working space Post consistently on your blog, 5 days a week at 7:00 am Tackle creative problems first thing in the morning Visit the library, take out books // khy3m5vf

Today's episode of the Alchemy of Art Podcast features an interview with the *amazingly fun-loving* writer and illustrator, Danny Gregory.  Find out more about Danny's work at: www.dannygregory.com On the Alchemy of Art Podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

In 182, final thoughts on #justonemug, Danny Gregory's Art Before Breakfast, When David Lost His Voice, and more, lots more.

Danny Gregory has spent three decades as one of New York's leading advertising creative directors and has created award-winning, global campaigns for clients like Chase, JPMorgan, American Express, IBM, Burger King, Ford, Chevron and many others. Danny has written many internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. He is also co-founder of Sketchbook Skool, an online creativity school that has inspired tens of thousands of students around the world. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/dannygregory In this episode, Danny discusses: -The voice in your head that tells you that you shouldn't be working on the ideas that you come up with. -The reason why he wrote the book "Shut Your Monkey." -The role that the amygdala has played in helping humans to survive as we have evolved, but how it now pops up in situations where it is not useful. -The value in recognizing the monkey's voice so that you can differentiate what it tells you is foolish from what actually is foolish. -The importance of sitting down and doing the work without judging it, because it might turn into an important idea, but if you kill the idea before you even try, you will never know. -How the monkey will tell you that you aren't relaxing enough, but then when you are relaxing it will tell you that you aren't doing enough work. -The idea of perfectionism and how sometimes it is just a way for us to delay putting our art out into the world. -How important creative people are to the world and how discussions about the problems they have are important to have. -What Sketchbook Skool is and why he created it. Danny's Final Push will inspire you to to SHUT YOUR MONKEY and get to work! Quotes: "You probably should have a little bit of doubt in your life, just to push back against." "Our job as creative people is to make something new." "But the reality is that all kinds of bad things are going to happen to you if you spend all of your time sitting on the couch watching the ball game drinking a beer." "You have to be able to suspend judgment in order to make creative work.  There's a time for judgment but there's also a time for productivity." "You have to decide that your life and the work that you are doing matters more than this engagement with this stupid voice in your head." "No matter what it is you make, somebody is benefiting from what you are making.  Your job is to focus on that." "Nobody is going to notice the glaring imperfections in your work the way you are." "We live in times in which creative people are more important than ever in human history." "Try something.  Just try it.  Even it doesn't work perfectly, it is better than holding it back endlessly. "Don't worry about what people are going to think.  Start making stuff and start putting it out there and sharing it with other people." Links mentioned: "Shut Your Monkey" by Danny Gregory Sketchbook Skool Connect with Danny: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Blog

March 15, 2016 Creativity Guru Danny Gregory & OutManeuver Alex Verjovsky

Author and artist Danny Gregory is on a mission to help adults become more creative: "I often wonder what the world would be like if every adult was as creative and free as we all were as kids. I think it would be a calmer, lovelier, more peaceful place. And I'd like to do something about it." And do something about it he has; through his well-known books including The Creative License, Everyday Matters, An Illustrated Life, An Illustrated Journey, and Art Before Breakfast, people everywhere are learning the joys of developing the creative habit. In this show, you'll learn more tips for becoming "creative and free" from this inspiring artist.

Martha Frankel’s guests this week are Lisa A. Phillips, Danny Gregory, Maer Roshan and Murray Carpenter.

A birthday podcast and thoughts on going "daily" in May. Plus, duct tape, Danny Gregory's podcast (from a while back), book reviews, and more. Featured Podsafe Music: Intro Clip: Jim Fidler ~ All I Really Wanted [PMN] Today ~ Amy Dalley Love Will Rule the World - Joshua Kadison Someday - Katy Pfaffl Born to Shine - Joshua Kadison

Few things are more personal than how we grieve. While society is often quick to judge and volumes have been written about the process, no one can know how we individually feel pain, love and loss. In the end though, it’s like so many things in life. We bring to it our innate talents and skills and summon up our strengths to do that which is so difficult. In the case of Danny Gregory, he would reach into his talents as an artist and designer to bring color and life to the darkness of grieving.  His graphic memoir of that experience is A Kiss Before You Go: An Illustrated Memoir of Love and Loss. My conversation with Danny Gregory: var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-6296941-2"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}