Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica swift

This episode with Jessica Swift (@jessicaswift) is so tender. Jessica chats to us about her creative journey and shares how her creative practice has developed into a practice of self-care. I loved Jessica's thoughts on getting out of your studio to generate ideas and clearing space for new ideas to come in. Develop your creative practice into a practice of self care. We'd love to welcome you into Get Messy - ⁠https://getmessyart.com

In this episode, we explore the profound role of intuition in creativity with Jessica Swift, an artist who transitioned from local painter to renowned surface pattern designer and author. Jessica shares her transformative journey and the pivotal moments where trusting her gut led to unexpected success and personal fulfillment in the arts. This episode illuminates how intuition can guide creative decision-making and foster a deeper connection with one's artistic voice. Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk!⁠ ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support an episode! ⭐Leave a Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate This Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and more. ⭐Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM

Margo is joined once again by surface pattern designer, intuitive art maker, and course creator Jessica Swift. As a child, Jessica sported a nearly-permanent Crayola marker stain on her left arm, from pinky to elbows so, naturally, she became an artist. She creates colorful, uplifting artwork and manufactures her own products in her studio in Portland, Oregon. She also collaborates with inspiring companies and publishers to create branded products such as fabric, stationery, puzzles, books, and more. She's the author of 3 books and teaches online classes on topics including pattern design, color, and intuitive art-making.   Margo and Jessica discuss: The pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of Jessica's career as an artist How she combines outer art mediums with an inner focus for healing Using art making as a portal for personal discovery and self expression How to tune out external noise in order to trust your inner voice better How engaging with art can impact decision-making Jessica's approach in how she uses art as a vehicle for personal growth and insight rather than just an aesthetic outcome Authentic expression online Her upcoming course, Unleashed: A Creative Journey to Inner Freedom   Connect with Jessica: www.jessicaswift.com www.instagram.com/jessicaswift https://www.artforselfcare.com/unleashed Windowsill Chats Episode 105   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill  

Our guest this week is Jessica Swift.  Jessica tells us her story of losing her husband in 2018.  At the time they had a toddler and were pregnant with their 2nd child.  Soon after her husband passed away she found that rainbows carried a form of symbolism for her husband.  She began to paint beautiful rainbows.  The first 40 that she painted went to close friends and family of theirs.  She continued to paint and use that as a form of therapy.  Throughout her story you'll hear Jessica talk about what helped her move forward after such a tragedy.  Jessica is beyond talented.  She recently wrote a book that is being released on March 21st.  Her book is called, Radiant Rainbows: Messages of Hope, Healing, and Comfort.  You can find her book here:  https://jessicaswift.com/products/radiant-rainbows-book On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Radiant-Rainbows-Messages-Healing-Comfort/dp/1423663632/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=radiant+rainbows+jessica+swift&qid=1676315701&sprefix=radiant+rain%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1 Jessica's links are: Website: https://www.jessicaswift.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaswift Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicagswift We hope you enjoy her episode.

Margo is joined by artist, fabric + surface pattern designer, and mother of two creative beautiful kiddos, Jessica Swift. Jessica creates colorful, uplifting artwork that inspires others to live colorful, unique, and hope-filled lives. She creates and manufactures her own products in her studio and also licenses her artwork to others for branded products such as fabric, stationery, puzzles, books, and more. Her online classes include pattern design, color, and intuitive art-making.   Margo and Jessica discuss: Her creative journey and how it's evolved Mindset shifts and fears she's worked through around burnout and taking breaks How she uses her intuition in art and life How her husband's unexpected death plays a role in her creations and work Valuing her own thoughts, opinions, and self as much as she does others Managing multiple income streams and projects at once Giving yourself grace and figuring out what works for you Comparing current self to past self: finding radical acceptance and learning to trust yourself Finding belonging exactly as you are   Jessica makes things because when she does, she feels more hopeful, happy, and alive. Simple as that. She believes that art that speaks to your heart is not frivolous; it's vital. Sometimes we all need a hand, a reminder that we're not alone in this big crazy world. When you start to see that we've all got some version of messy truth alive and kickin' in our own lives, you start to realize you're not actually alone. In fact, other people get what you're going through! Making art and sharing her own real + imperfect life reminds Jessica that life is hard for everyone and we're all in this together. It comforts her to know that her work might make you feel a little more connected, too.   Connect with Jessica: https://www.jessicaswift.com https://www.instagram.com/jessicaswift https://www.jessicaswift.com/pages/subscribe https://www.skillshare.com/user/jessicaswift Jessica's Animal Allies Oracle Decks

This week we sat down with Chef Jess (Jessica Swift). She shares here Dietetics journey and the many lessons she has learned since being an RD2BE. She shares her inspiring journey of starting her own business and following her passions.

Jessica Swift is a surface pattern designer, an artist and a successful online teacher, I get asked all the time if it’s possible to design for many different markets a d Jessica certainly manages too. Her work is colourful, whimsical and intuitive, Jessica created these magical oracle cards when she became a new mum. I’ve been a fan of Jessica’s work for years so imagine when I’m sat late in the night feeding my toddler that blowI felt reading that Jessica who was 6 month pregnant with her second baby had lost her husband tragically aged 40 to addiction. I sobbed for her that night and sent a prayer, what I saw of course I know she will of been ruined, but what we all saw was her carry on the best way she knew how, being open and honest and to create and heal through her art. You will hear Jessica talk about what she heard in her ear on the day of their loss and what kept her going.   Jessica’s Takeaways 1.It’s as important to know what you don’t want to do 2.Choose who your advice is from 3..You don’t have to take peoples advice it’s someone’s opinion 4.If you get bored easily keep variety in your business too, we need to keep excited 5.Creating art every day is what’s important chip away each day 6.If daily projects work for you then commit online or with a mentor or support group and stick to it 7.It’s possible to have different Income streams as an artist and not just one niche! 8.Keep your eyes on your own paper! 9.Do what is calling to your heart 10.Do your most important work first in your day and do your admin work after 11.In one of the darkest times of your life, you will hear your angles talk to you, listen to the whisper Find Jessica  https://www.jessicaswift.com/   Skillshare  https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Daily-Art-Practice-for-Self-Care-14-Days-of-Messages-To-Yourself/1597322804?via=user-profile https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Color-Freedom-%E2%80%93-Using-the-Recolor-Artwork-Tool-in-Adobe-Illustrator/1966953702?via=user-profile https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Pattern-Camp-%E2%80%93-Level-II-Create-Complex-Repeating-Patterns-in-Illustrator/2139577957?via=user-profile

Are there things in your life that just feel hard, and you are having trouble moving past them? Are you holding onto expectations and things in your life that aren’t serving you anymore? Artist, Jessica Swift’s world completely changed when her husband Ryan died in August 2018 – leaving Jessica pregnant and with a toddler. As Jessica was grieving, art projects began to emerge. Today Jessica is going to share her story with us, including her grieving process, and how art has been helping her through this difficult time – helping her re-frame her expectations and realize that she CAN do unimaginably hard things. Jessica Swift is a 100% self-taught, full-time artist, surface pattern designer, painter and business owner, who has never had a “real grown-up job”. She hails from sunny Boulder, Colorado and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest in Portland, Oregon. In 2008, she discovered how to create patterns, and fell in love with the process. Soon after, she began licensing her artwork and created the popular online class & community called “Pattern Camp”. She also created “Campfire” which is an online community that talks openly about the real struggles members have in their creative process. Jessica’s transparent and authentic style resonates with her many followers, and I’m honored she’s sharing her story with us today.   TODAY WE WILL LEARN HOW TO Follow our intuition Do hard things Let go of things that are not serving us anymore Be open and vulnerable in order to work through things Be gentler on ourselves Let art guide us through our pain   FIND JESSICA SWIFT HERE: Jessica Swift’s Website Jessica Swift on Instagram Jessica Swift on Facebook Pattern Camp Pattern Camp Level 1 on Skillshare Pattern Camp Level 2 on Skillshare Campfire   VISIT THE SHOW NOTES AT LETSHIGHLIGHTREAL.COM FOR The TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS from today's episode Additional RESOURCES mentioned Visually designed QUOTES to inspire you, and for you to share on Pinterest to inspire others A PROMPT to help you go deeper and get a little more real with yourself Be sure to follow us and connect further on Instagram & Pinterest!

Gratitude is magic even in our grief. I share more of my story and my experience with devastating loss, grief and gratitude. Also, in this episode I tell you the beautiful story of Jessica Swift, her profound grief in losing ... Read More The post Ep #10 The Magic of Gratitude appeared first on Build A Life After Loss.

Gratitude is magic even in our grief. I share more of my story and my experience with devastating loss, grief and gratitude. Also, in this episode I tell you the beautiful story of Jessica Swift, her profound grief in losing her young husband and her overwhelming gratitude. She beautifully illustrates the juxtaposition of these seemingly […]

Jessica Swift is a full-time surface pattern design artist on a quest to inspire and teach others to pursue their wild and creative dreams and never give up. Her magically uplifting, colorful artwork appears on fabric, stationary, gifts, and more. Jessica views her artwork as tokens of happiness-- reminders you need and deserve to feel good in your life. In addition to her artwork, Jessica published a book, The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns, in April 2015. Jessica lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, toddler, and two cats. Get your free ConvertKit Trial Here: splendidlycurious.com/convertkit

Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Jessica Swift, the women behind pattern camp and the reason Kelly is so obsessed with patterns.  We chat with Jessica all about inspiration..finding it, keeping it, and what to do when you don’t have any! Jessica Swift, a full-time artist, is on a quest to inspire and teach creative people everywhere to pursue their wild + colorful dreams... and never give up. Her magically uplifting, colorful artwork is licensed widely for iPhone cases, fabric, stationery, rugs, and more. Her art and products are designed to serve as tokens of happiness -- reminders that you need (and deserve) to feel GOOD in your life. Her book, The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns, was published in April 2015. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, toddler, and two cats, and you can find her colorfully creating at JessicaSwift.com and teaching at PatternCamp.com. What to do when stuck: - Start making something, anything to get your mind into creation mode-Just start doodling-Look at old drawings/work/website-Put on some good music-Do something else that is not related to what you need to do Quote Love From Jessica Swift Morning is my time for inspiration. The creative Muse comes and visits us when we least expect it. You have to cause inspiration to want to come to you. Pattern Camp, Jessica’s weekend class for creatives who want to make seamless digital patterns is coming this April!!  Go to Pattern Camp to find out more! Jessica’s new membership site for creatives is now open! Campfire is a private membership community for creative souls. It’s for anyone who wants to take their pattern and/or art-making skills to the next level, get inspired, have real, honest conversations + get real answers to questions, and who want to connect with like-minded creative people from around the world and be part of a supportive and encouraging group of fellow creatives.Go to the Campfire/Pattern Camp website and click on the fire to learn more and join us!   Links from the show: Blog-Go Fug YourselfBig Magic By Elizabeth GilbertThe Candle Creative Where to find Jessica: Website | Etsy Shop | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Courses | Pattern Camp You can see all of Jessica’s Daily Animal Project in Instagram using the hashtag:  #DailyAnimalArt   Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review!Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review.  We give you all the virtual fist bumps.  Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.kellyparkersmith.com www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com www.carolineannhull.com www.carolinecreates.etsy.com SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links*

Welcome to The World of Ink Network show on Blog Talk Radio. Our goal is to bring informative and entertaining shows to our listners.The mission of the World of Ink Network is to share resources that introduce tips, products and services to help strengthen, support and challenge those who love writing and the written word. The World of Ink Network hopes not only to bring authors, illustrators and publishers together, but also help them reach their readership. Noted writer and critic Bennet Pomerantz talks to media guests on the World of Ink Network's ANY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE this Saturday at 9pm Eastern - 8pm Central - 7pm Mountain - 6pm Pacific. Bennet's guests are  Sally J. Walker, Bri Clark,Jessica Swift, Marsha Casper Cook, Virginia S. Grenier and Jeanne Marie Spicuzza You can also follow us at http://worldofinknetwork.com, our blog http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Tiffany interviews artist, author, and surface designer Jessica Swift about her creative career. 

Tiffany interviews artist, author, and surface designer Jessica Swift about her creative career. 

I love the 90 minute format..It will be a quick 90 minutes this week with my guests   Jessica Swift-the Owner , editor and Project Manage at Swift Ink Editorial Services   Naomi Blackburn-Owner of AUTHOR CEO Rachel Thompson-Co-host of Blog Talk Radio's Lets Talk, Author of Broken Pieces and Owner of Bad Redhead Media   and maybe a few surprises as well

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