Podcasts about making art

Today's episode is based on Mason Currey's piece, John Cage on the true meaning of discipline. You should subscribe to Mason's essential newsletter, Subtle Maneuvers. And here's his piece about totally insane, unhinged, helpful strategies. Mason's book, Making Art and Making a Living is available for pre-order here. The John Cage interview excerpts come from The Internet Archive. Hear the whole thing @John Cage interviewed by Jack Hirschman in Los Angeles, 1963. Mason was last on TBAS talking about procrastinating properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week's friend is George Jackson! We recorded this a couple weeks ago in Myrtle Beach. Tunes in this episode: * Rye Straw (0:50) * Tilman Pyeatt's Angeline the Baker (13:46) * Happy Hollow (19:30) * Beef Demon (George Jackson original) (31:54) * Shady Lane (48:02) * BONUS TRACK: Esker Hutchins' Cumberland Gap Join George Jackson's Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/georgejackson/posts) Follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/georgefiddle/) Buy George's albums on Bandcamp (https://georgejacksonmusic.bandcamp.com/) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Send Tax Deductible Donations to Get Up in the Cool through Fracture Atlas (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/get-up-in-the-cool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)

Molly Crabapple is an artist and writer who documents the extremes, from nightclubs to war zones. She's also the author of several books, including Drawing Blood and Brothers of the Gun, a memoir of the Syrian War co-written with Marwan Hisham. We sat down with Crabapple to talk about the difference between words and images, making art in the world, and the power of cartoonists to disrupt fascism.You can read a transcript of this episode here. And check out the following links:Check out our booklist with books recommended for this episode.Read Molly Crabapple's Drawing Blood, and you can pre-order her new book about the Jewish Labor Bund.See Molly's drawings and articles about the Dallas Six and the NYC taxi driver strike. You can also read Molly's interview with Art Spiegelman.Art Spiegelman's comic collaboration with Joe Sacco was published in The New York Review of Books earlier this year. You can check out Sacco's Palestine and his more recent War on Gaza from the library.

In this episode, we explore three essential books on the craft of playwriting: Letters to a Young Playwright by Adam Szymkowicz, Playwriting with Purpose and Writing Adaptations and Translations for the Stage by Jacqueline Goldfinger. The discussion covers practical advice for early-career and emerging playwrights, from developing characters and writing dialogue to adapting works for stage performance, all enriched with insider tips and real-world insights from award-winning dramatists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textCreativity blooms across generations in this heartwarming episode recorded while traveling in Seattle with my granddaughters Jojo (5) and Franny (7). Surrounded by the Pacific Northwest's lush plant life and buzzing insects, we embark on a ladybug-themed art project that captures the magic of making art with children.Armed with watercolor paints and paper, we create vibrantly unconventional ladybugs – Jojo opts for a royal purple while Franny chooses sunny yellow. Throughout our painting session, we share delightful conversations about bugs, art preferences, and even a traditional ladybug nursery rhyme from my childhood. The girls offer their unique perspectives, with Franny confidently informing me that ladybugs eat raisins, showcasing the wonderful imagination that children bring to creative sessions.The project evolves beyond simple painting as we transform our two-dimensional artwork into pop-up creations. Using scissors, glue sticks, and folded paper, we engineer our ladybugs to stand up on their painted leaves and flowers. The process becomes a lesson in spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and problem-solving disguised as play. All the while, the natural conversation flows between us reveals glimpses into their lives – from video games to face painting adventures from previous visits.This episode serves as a reminder of art's power to connect across ages. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or creative adult with children in your life, I hope this inspires you to sit down for a simple crafting session with the young people you care about. The masterpieces you'll treasure most aren't the physical creations but the memories and bonds strengthened through creative collaboration. Why not gather some basic art supplies and create your own "buggy" adventure today?Support the showCatch the doodles on YouTubeMy socials:Sign up for my monthly newsletterPortfolio website: Brewtifully.comInstagram: /BrewtifullyFacebook: /brewtifullyTikTok: GettingSmallwithGrandmaLinkedIn: Tracy Dawn Brewer

Our new interview with Margot Kingon, an artist and the founder of Second Wave Supplies, has a wonderful sweep to it.  As an artist and creative instigator, much of Margot's work could be labeled “art as social practice.” Her many projects have included a long-running pop-up dance party (Dance/Play), a year-long series of Covid-era family portraits, and most recently, an art supply thrift store in Beacon.  When she takes something new on, Margot typically isn't only out to express herself creatively but also to invite others to engage and build something together.  All of this is fairly new. Margot grew up in Manhattan's Upper West Side during a period of high crime. (She was mugged multiple times). She took a million art classes as a kid but strayed from making art as she grew up. She only returned to it in force after working for decades in work she didn't love, as a lighting technician. The initial spark that renewed her creative life came when she became a mother, as she and her husband (musician Josh Stark) made a pact to do the work they wanted their child to know them for. But even after making that commitment, she grappled for nearly two decades with work/life balance, her responsibilities to her ailing mother, and how to live.  That all sounds rather serious but Margot recounts her stumbles and epiphanies with a lot of humor and insight. And of course she talks at length about Second Wave Supplies' mission to provide affordable access to art materials to folks in Beacon while keeping them out of the landfill. 

What happens when art is created not just with the hand, but from the heart? For contemplative abstract painter Chad Glazener, painting has become a spiritual practice—one that grew from his past life as a pastor and now anchors his present as an artist. His layered compositions and organic marks emerge from silence, forming a visual record of presence that invites viewers to pause, turn inward, and encounter wisdom in new ways.Rooted in a background of theater and movement, Chad brings an embodied dimension to his art. Influenced by the Viewpoints method and Suzuki training, he explores tempo, space, and stillness as spiritual tools. For him, painting is less about how to hold a brush and more about how to hold consciousness. Returning often to a beginner's mind, Chad treats art as a playground of self-discovery—an exercise in knowing who he is and what he loves in the present moment.Silence is central to Chad's art practice. He describes it as “the fullness of presence in the present moment,” a bedrock that awakens him most intensely. After painting, he often experiences a creative afterglow, where solitude and silence deepen his connection to Spirit. For Chad, the heart space is the seat of divine presence, and art becomes a spiritual pilgrimage that reveals the fullness of life.In conversation with CJ, Chad shares how he moved from using words to describe Spirit, to embodying Spirit directly through painting and presence. Together they explore the intersection of silence, movement, and art as pathways to awakening—reminding us that painting, like life, is most powerful when lived from the heart space.For more information on Chad, visit https://www.glazenerstudio.com/ or follow. him on Instagram at glazenerstudioWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

Shortly after the Trump administration took office, performing artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph was fired. Until then, he had served as the Artistic Director of Social Impact at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. During The State of the World, he reflects on the challenges of making art in times of political tension.The State of the World is an annual interview series organized by De Balie and the Nederlands Theater Festival (NTF), in which a leading international artist reflects on the role of art in our changing world. This year's special guest is Marc Bamuthi Joseph. In the media, he has spoken out about the impact of these institutional shifts on artists and staff. His critical stance, along with his sharp vision on the role of art in a divided society, is the reason for his visit to Amsterdam.During The State of the World, Marc Bamuthi Joseph speaks about his personal experiences within the American arts sector, the challenges of creating art in politically turbulent times, and the power of imagination as a source of healing, resistance, and connection. The interview program The State of the World is a collaboration between NTF and De Balie, as part of Amsterdam Fringe x NTF PRO.About the speakerMarc Bamuthi Joseph is a TED Global Fellow and a member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has collaborated with major orchestras and opera houses across the U.S., including the LA Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet, and the Washington National Opera. His work—from spoken word to opera—is deeply rooted in themes such as social justice, community, spirituality, and reconciliation. As a performer, he is also widely recognized, having appeared in the HBO adaptation of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.Moderator: Rokhaya SeckZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artist and writer Ashmae Hoiland opens up about how creativity has been a powerful tool for healing, processing grief, and reclaiming personal agency. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how choosing to create without pressure or an audience has transformed her relationship with art—and herself. Whether you're in a creative rut or just need permission to begin, this episode will inspire you to make space for creativity on your own terms. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/permission-to-create Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. More for Moms Conference Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charuka sits down with Australian painter and Boom Gallery co-director, Ren Inei, to talk about his journey from making art to creating a gallery space with his wife Kate. Together, they explore what it really takes to run a gallery, the balance between creative work and business, and the small opportunities that can shape an artist's path.

What makes Arlington a good place for artists? Host Susan Soroko from Arlington Economic Development talks with David Amoroso from Amorso Art. About David Amoroso Resources Amoroso Art: https://www.instagram.com/amorosoart/

Podcast Host CJ Miller shares how both the body and the planet carry within them an incredible, built-in self-healing mechanism. Drawing from his own journey with back pain and insights from a neurosurgeon, CJ explores how Creative Intelligence restores balance when we learn to step aside and remove obstacles—whether those obstacles are false beliefs, unhealthy habits, or the ego's need for control. With simple examples, like how a Band-Aid doesn't heal but only protects, CJ reminds us that healing is already wired into our design. He also references Louise L. Hay's classic book Heal Your Body, which connects physical symptoms with limiting belief systems, showing how shifts in consciousness can support physical healing.Extending this wisdom to the Earth itself, CJ reflects on how our planet has been fine-tuned for nearly four billion years with self-balancing systems. From flies as unexpected pollinators to the dangers of disrupting nature's delicate harmony, he reveals how Creative Intelligence continually works to restore balance. And this is relevant to an artist: what belief or behavior is limiting you from expressing your Creative Intelligence fully? CJ encourages listeners to trust Creative Intelligence, honor the balance of life, and get out of the way so that both body and planet can do what they do best—heal themselves.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

Earlier this summer, host Shelby Stanger recorded a live episode of Wild Ideas Worth Living with Alex Honnold at the Outside Festival in Denver, Colorado. Alex is one of the most well-known climbers in the world, best known for his free solo climb of El Capitan— the 3,000-foot vertical wall of granite in Yosemite National Park.In this conversation, Shelby talks to Alex about the projects he's chasing now, how parenthood has shifted his relationship with adventure, and what his approach to free soloing looks like today.Connect with Alex: WebsiteInstagramHonnold FoundationIf you enjoyed this episode listen to Making Art as a Couple With Jimmy Chin and Chai VasarhelyiThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Benchmade 

HAPPY 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! To celebrate we have heartbreak and crafting. The perfect party. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube!! Oh, BTW. You're interesting. Email YOUR facts, stories, experiences... Nothing is too big or too small. I'll read it on the show: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com WTI is a part of the Airwave Media podcast network! Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other incredible shows. Want to advertise your glorious product on WTI? Email me: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Theresa and Marielena talking the art of living together on Spirituality and Politics. First up, a share about a special local happening. On Sunday, July 21, Hey Neighbor Food Club is hosting their first event at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston (4–6pm). It's a preorder-and-pickup food event featuring handmade dishes -- tamales, pupusas, empanadas -- prepared by a small group of incredible local chefs, most of whom are female immigrants launching their very first food businesses.The chefs are part of the Briico Food Academy, which helps new entrepreneurs build sustainable income, community connections, and confidence through food, without needing outside capital or formal business experience. Each meal tells a story of migration, tradition, and resilience, and proceeds go directly to the chefs.Marielena shares her experience teaching art to women incarcerated at the Ulster County Jail and the many interactions that taught her about them and their lives including surprising insights through the vision boards the women created, their creative writing exercises, and how they collaborated with one another. Through that experience she shares her thoughts about how living together in an incarcerated setting can teach us about the art of living together in a broader community. The womens' art "Voices Unbound" is currently exhibited at Unison in New Paltz now through August 31st.This weekend is Upstate Art Weekend. Lots is happening, including some amazing events at Unison.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

Hello friends, this is our SECOND check in - a time of flipping on the mic and catching up with you, sharing a bit of what's going on in my life. And I'd love to hear what's going on in yours, email me at whatifproject.net@gmail.com - I will answer! Here are some links, peace! ... MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support  SUPPORT MY ART: https://www.whatifproject.net/checkout/donate?donatePageId=67e862dd7198a645f85a4bdc

Hey everyone! Recently, we had the band ZOPA over to the studio for a listening party! Their new album, Diamond Vehicle, was produced, engineered, and mixed by our very own John Agnello. We had Michael Imperioli on the show in Episode 89 where he talked about his own creative process and the history of the band. In this episode, John sits down with ZOPA to listen through the album and give us a behind the scenes look at the recording, songwriting, creative process, and gear that went into this fantastic record.

"God used art to heal my fractured brain. I just kept showing up with paint.” — Wendy Brightbill After a life-altering car accident rewired her brain, Wendy Brightbill found healing through color, mess, and creative presence. In this heartfelt conversation, Dionne welcomes Wendy to The Motivatarian Exchange to explore how painting became both therapy and transformation — a true beauty-from-ashes story. Wendy opens up about the vibrant, soul-led path that pulled her from depression and hustle culture into a thriving creative life filled with purpose, vintage flair, and quiet confidence. They talk about what it really takes to make art that heals — and how to guide others to do the same. In this conversation, you'll hear: How Wendy's accident became the start of her creative rebirth Her honest take on art shows (and why selling isn't the only win) Why embracing your style is the key to creative sustainability The real way to start teaching your own online art course And what “everything is art” looks like in daily life Wendy has launched over 40 online courses and continues to mentor women who want to lead with creativity, not burnout. This episode is an invitation to drop the perfection, lean into your process, and let art do what it was always meant to do — bring you home. Upcoming Events: The Artist's Course Roadmap- Everything you need to plan, launch, and sell your own online art course. Mentorship Community Coming Soon... In Person Workshops in Colorado Springs Fun Facts: Once-upon-a-time Kindergarten Teacher. Lived on a ship for three months right out of high school. Homeschool my two youngest girls. Really over hustle culture. I LOVE thrifting and bring a little bit of vintage vibes into my art through pattern and color. I believe that everything I do is art, whether it's cooking a meal for my family or getting dressed every morning. My students keep asking me to a fashion style course because they love the way that I dress. Website Homepage Facebook Wendy Brightbill Instagram Instagram (@wendybrightbill) YouTube Wendy Brightbill Studio Email: hello@wendybrightbill.studio

In this episode, host Susan Smetzer Anderson sits down with acclaimed author Mitali Perkins to explore the intersection of art, justice, vocation, and faith. Drawing from her latest book, Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives, Mitali shares her journey as a Bengali American writer, her passion for justice, and how creatives can sustain their work in a chaotic world.Together, they reflect on how art can be a vehicle for shalom—a vision of universal flourishing—and how artists can navigate internal doubts, external pressures, and the temptation to turn art into propaganda or kitsch. Mitali also offers practical wisdom on embracing ancient spiritual practices, finding courage to share your work, and building creative community.

This episode is a dream come true. I sit down with bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith, whose viral poem Good Bones captured hearts around the world. We talk about navigating creative life with honesty and resilience—from managing unsupportive friends to staying grounded when the world starts watching. We also dive into her newest book, Dear Writer, and how artists can protect their joy, set boundaries, and thrive in the AI era by getting weird, staying real, and honoring their process. If you're a writer, artist, or creative soul trying to stay true to your work in a noisy world—this one's for you. In this episode, we talk about: What happened when Good Bones went viral (14:40) Why you don't need to monetize everything you make (18:25) Dealing with unsupportive family and friends (30:00) How to write personal stories safely and honestly (42:10) Maggie's approach to creative rhythm vs. consistency (52:30) Why imperfection, eccentricity, and “making it weirder” matter now more than ever (1:02:00) Guest Bio: Maggie Smith is the author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful, Good Bones, Goldenrod, and Keep Moving. Her poems and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and Best American Poetry. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and Ohio Arts Council, her next book Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life will be released in April 2025. Connect with Maggie Smith: Website: maggiesmithpoet.com Instagram: @maggiesmithpoet Substack: For Dear Life Presented by Create! Magazine Submit to our open calls or subscribe to the digital edition at createmagazine.co Let's connect: Instagram: @createmagazine Host: @katerinaspopova

Making art isn't self-indulgent — it's an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you're a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you've ever felt like your creativity doesn't matter in a world with so many problems, this talk is for you.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Become a TED Member today at ted.com/joinLearn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mendelsund is a writer, book designer, musician, novelist, and painter. And he has two books coming out within just a couple of weeks of each other: Exhibitionist and Weepers. We talk about both in deep, wide-ranging conversation. This is a good one. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. The Book Riot Podcast Live at Powell's on July 9th, 2025 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lily Kincade joins Hailo to discuss God, Art, Girlhood, Pageants, and More.Hotliterati.comYou have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 50% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code HOTLITERATI50 at checkoutYou can claim it at: ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/HOTLITERATI50

This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan talk with Abigail West—trail runner, printmaker, and full-time creative who's showing us what it means to run with purpose. Based in the lush foothills of Southern Appalachia, Abigail blends endurance and artistry, carving out time (and linoleum) to tell stories about wild places, climate, and community. We dive into everything from FKTs in the Georgia mountains to why training for ultras is a terrible match with art fair season. Abigail shares how she captures the emotional texture of landscapes through printmaking, why she's obsessed with spiderweb-filled singletrack, and what it means to be an entrepreneurial artist-athlete in a world that doesn't quite know what to do with either. Plus: the problem with art world algorithms, the reality of life in a construction zone, and a full-throated defense of Waffle House. Grab your gravy and your gaiters, this one goes deep. The Trailhead is brought to you by Sidas! The company that supports your feet so that they can support you!  

In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie, author of a new book that explores the transformative power of curiosity and creativity. Together, we unpack the dynamic relationship between curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and how this path can guide us to overcome fear and step more fully into our potential. Ben shares his personal story—sparked by a promise to his late mother—that led him to examine how people find themselves in powerful, unexpected places.We explore the idea that creativity isn't limited to the arts but is instead the ability to see things differently, solve problems, and bring ideas to life. Through vivid stories and practical wisdom, Ben and I explore how curiosity is the antidote to fear, how creativity naturally flows from curiosity, and how confidence is built by simply beginning—and continuing—to create.From imposter syndrome at a Dolce & Gabbana event to finding inspiration in nature, this conversation is a powerful invitation to get curious, stay creative, and be kind to yourself in the process.Topics Covered:How curiosity dissolves fearWhy creativity is about seeing possibilities, not just making artReframing repetition: why doing what's been done before is still meaningfulHow creative confidence is earned through actionThe role of environment and nature in creative flow Navigating imposter syndromeand Honouring your pathResources & Mentions: Ben Rennie's new book Ben's “Wednesdays” blog on Medium Brene Brown Steve Jobs: “You can't connect the dots looking forward…” Meredith Hite-Estevez: “Join a song already singing” Rick Rubin: on creativity and remixing existing ideasTakeaways / Call to Action:Follow your curiosity—it's the best antidote to fear Just start, even if it's been done before—your voice mattersPractice regularly and create space for your creativityCapture your ideas on the goBe gentle with yourselfSpend time in nature to reset and reconnect

Mark and Nick are back, and we return to the topic of real human creativity versus the void of Generative AI. Does AI make more artists, or keep people from the true experience of making something? We explore these topics, and at least make an attempt to find a path forward. Mark Adams at Mark Adams PicturesNick Toga at Design is Blank

Have you ever wondered if creating is even worth it when life feels heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming? In this episode, stationery designer and author, Janine Kwoh, is diving into the deeper “why” behind making art, especially during hard seasons. If you've found yourself asking questions like “What's the point?” or “How can I keep creating when I'm emotionally drained?”—you're not alone.We'll explore how creativity can be both a refuge and a response to grief, burnout, and big emotions. I'll also share insights on redefining productivity, how small acts of creativity can still count, and why community matters more than ever when you're navigating hard things.Whether you're in a creative rut, dealing with loss, or just feeling the weight of the world, this episode will remind you that your art matters, your rest matters, and it's all part of the creative journey.⭐Get 50% off ⁠⁠⁠Flodesk⁠⁠⁠ today!    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's ⁠⁠⁠⁠show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠ and more.⭐Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⭐Sign Up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠NEWSLETTER

This week we're talking to Amie McNee about her new book, "We Need Your Art". Everyone makes art, everyone is creative - and whatever creative juices you have bubbling up in you? The world needs it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: AMIE MCNEE: https://www.amiemcnee.com WE NEED YOUR ART: https://www.amazon.com/We-Need-Your-Art-Something/dp/0593833007/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CFIWK5XC5GH8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4HDus56qbIUcy0LC6iTivEdFF1KYQ39TA5uZqm5PnGYGMErQfNmsIA5ET5H7MQrYqBLzdwGe8zLKaAc5583A_Q.9xxG7_rFplUu4XWffD28bQZiK3Murh5jSf60-09GFMg&dib_tag=se&keywords=amie+mcnee&qid=1747149640&sprefix=amie+mcne%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 AMIE'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite?igsh=dnZkMHZzczZwYzF2 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUBSTACK / BLOG: https://whatifproject.substack.com/ ART STUDIO: https://www.whatifproject.net/art SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support

Today, Ceri chats with Miami-based artist Autumn Casey, whose work dances across sculpture, performance, video, and sound—from solo screams at Art Basel to directing a lo-fi Snoop Dogg video. Autumn transforms the everyday into something enchanted, uncanny, and joyfully offbeat. Her luminous sculptures now light up the design world. She shares the real story behind sustaining a creative life: the grit, the glamour, the grounding force of good collaborators, and the unexpected magic of saying your dreams out loud. The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step. KEY TAKEAWAYS Repetition, practice and discipline enable you to create more and prevent burnout. Trust your intuition, even if you are not on trend. Talk about your work, share your enthusiasm. It creates opportunities. When you speak up for what you want, help comes. Pay attention to the details. Taking care of your physical and mental health enables you to show up fuels your ability to work. BEST MOMENTS “All it takes is just visibility and for one person to see you somewhere.” “I do love having something to react to, it is like one of the best impetuses for me to start creating something.” “It's crazy how much boundaries or limitations can give you freedom. I really keep to my schedule.” “A lot of it is really intuitive, and so I let myself respond to the work as I'm making it, and kind of like see where I want it to go. There is that playfulness and discovery.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/freaky_friday_fragile https://autumncasey.com PODCAST HOST BIO With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Build Relationships The Easy Way Our self-study video course, Unlock Your Artworld Network, offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Alexander, a St. Augustine-based artist known for capturing the quiet beauty of everyday moments through portraiture, florals, and coastal-inspired collections. From the soft curves of oyster shells to the golden light on a magnolia leaf, Jenna's work celebrates simplicity, texture, and connection. We talk about: How Jenna built a thriving art business rooted in personal storytelling The creative inspiration she finds in Florida's coast, light, and lifestyle Balancing motherhood and creativity while staying true to your artistic voice Her most popular series How she approaches new mediums, from gouache to photography, and cultivates long-term growth as an artist Whether you're a working artist, a creative entrepreneur, or just craving some fresh inspiration, Jenna's grounded perspective and artistic journey will leave you encouraged and ready to look at the everyday a little differently.

On this week's episode of No Substitutes, we are joined by Sarah Hyland again! We talk about making art, how to de-escalate, the worst food poisoning of Lumi Ray's life, uncomfortable moments with parents, bringing back reality TV, and so much more!No Substitutes was created by Lumi Ray and Christopher Kapoh-Perez0:00 LA Traffic Strikes Again4:16 The Art of De-Escalation 18:30 Insane Routines 30:30 Lumi Ray Gets Food Poisoning 38:15 Sarah Hyland Wants To Bring Back Reality TV53:20 Sarah Hyland and Sarah Hyland Love South Park1:01:04 Uncomfortable Moments With Parents1:04:36 The Perfect Excuses 1:09:14 What The Conversation Is Really AboutMore Sarah HylandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhylandrosensteinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahhylandcomedy/Website: https://www.thesarahrose.comMore No Substitutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosubstitutespod/ X: https://twitter.com/nosubstitutessMore Lumi RayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumi_ray X: https://x.com/lumina_rayy (the good link)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lumiray0Crew:Show Runner: Christopher Kapoh-Perez https://www.instagram.com/kapohperezProducer: Ash Casanova https://www.instagram.com/ashcasanovacomedy/

In this episode of The Career Flipper Podcast, host Jenny Dempsey chats with Victoria Tara, a Ukrainian-born contemporary artist based in Miami with a story that's full of heart, bold choices, and beautiful color (literally and figuratively).Victoria shares her journey of flipping from a career in psychology and real estate and interior design to becoming a full-time artist. She opens up about the inspiration behind her vibrant paintings, how spirituality and meditation shape her creative process, and why trusting yourself — even when it doesn't make logical sense — is everything.She reminds us that every single experience in life, even the ones that feel totally off-track, adds to the story and can help guide us to our true calling. Plus, she gets real about making time for creativity when life is busy, and shares practical tips for artists (and aspiring artists) trying to juggle it all. Victoria's story is a powerful reminder that art reflects healing, growth, and self-trust. Her career flip is rooted in deep personal exploration — and her words will resonate with anyone standing at the edge of something new and uncertain.Episode TakeawaysHow art can reflect personal healing and transformationWhy trusting yourself is key when making bold career movesHow meditation can enhance creativity and self-awarenessThe beauty of pulling inspiration from life's toughest momentsPractical ways to make time for art, even with a packed scheduleThat balancing multiple careers is not only possible — it can be powerfulThe role of spirituality in creating meaningful workWhy art is often just a natural expression of who we are Connect with VictoriaArt: https://www.victoriatara.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria.tara.art  Thanks for listening to The Career Flipper!If you enjoyed this episode, let's spread the word! Share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps other career flippers find the show.Let's Stay Connected:Join the community: thecareerflipper.comTikTok: @thecareerflipperInstagram: @thecareerflipperpodGot a career flip story? I'd love to hear it—and maybe even have you on the podcast! Whether you've completed your flip, are just starting, or are in the thick of it, submit your story here: https://www.thecareerflipper.com Want to support the show?Looking for a speaker? I'd love to talk about career changes at your next event.Collaborate through sponsorships or affiliates! Let's work together.Email me: hello@thecareerflipper.comCheck Out My Customer Service CoursesBefore my career flip, I led customer experience teams and created online courses that have helped over 12,000 students worldwide. Whether you're switching to customer service or sharpening your skills to run your own business, these courses are packed with practical tips. Learn more at thecareerflipper.com/courses.Other Ways to Get Involved:Buy me a coffee!Explore my furniture flipsMusic CreditsSeason 1: Intro and outro music by audionautix.com. Season 2: Intro and outro original music by Jenny Dempsey, recorded in a home studio.What's the best that could happen?

After an art program for nursing homes in Guysborough County lost its funding this year, the woman leading it decided to forge ahead on her own. We'll find out how Moni Duersch sources the materials she needs to continue bringing joy to seniors in her community.

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When Jenn Kacmar and Rose Planer met at an engagement party, they had no idea their friendship would become the anchor that carried them through midlife chaos. With a decade between them, different careers, and wildly different life stages, their bond became a lifeline—especially during the isolating early days of the pandemic. In this heartfelt and humorous episode, they share how they supported each other through burnout, motherhood, and identity shifts—and how they turned all of it into art. If you've ever felt alone in your midlife unraveling, this conversation will remind you that the right friendship can change everything.Guest Bio Fifteen years ago, Jenn Kacmar was balancing working as an ob/gyn at the county health department, parenting two elementary-aged boys, and surviving the culture shock of life in a small Southern town after a decade living in New England. More than ten years younger, Rose Planer was newly engaged and preparing to move to her soon-to-be husband's hometown where she would hold a few different jobs, including palliative care coordinator and trauma therapist, before starting her own family.In many ways, we owe our friendship to women a generation ahead of us who brought us together at, of all things, an engagement party. While we couldn't predict the depths our friendship would reach, we both felt the “zing” of recognizing a kindred spirit at that initial meeting. Over the years, we have supported each other, learned from each other, bickered with each other. We “bubbled” together during Covid. And, yes, we have even survived traveling together! But one of the best things to come out of our friendship was creative collaboration. Writing a novel together propelled our friendship to a new level. This life-changing experience offered a tremendous opportunity to learn more about ourselves and each other. Working together to frame a story, to bring it and its characters to life, was both challenging and exhilarating. Having a teammate to share in the process proved invaluable—when one of us had an off day, the other picked up the slack and vice versa. We bring complementary strengths to our partnership and believe we have both become better writers from working together. More importantly, however, we feel compelled to share the secret power this friendship revealed: the power of connection and creative collaboration to extinguish the mid-life "Ick."Turning 40 and making art out of the messWhat if your midlife transformation didn't happen alone—but in lockstep with your best friend? In this episode, we meet Jenn Kacmar and Rose Planer, who navigated the complexities of motherhood, identity, and burnout during the pandemic—and found a lifeline in each other. Their friendship began at an engagement party and blossomed into a life-saving connection that not only saw them through the icky, isolating parts of midlife, but also gave birth to something beautiful: a novel they co-wrote during lockdown. These women didn't just survive; they created.In this episode, you'll hear:How Jenn and Rose's unlikely friendship began across a 12-year age gap—and why it became their greatest midlife survival toolJenn's journey from high-achieving OB-GYN to burnout and reinventionRose's pivot from aspiring journalist to therapist after the loss of her sisterThe crushing loneliness of motherhood during COVID—and how they turned it into creative fuelHonest reflections on alcohol as a culturally “acceptable” coping mechanism for overwhelmed momsThe transformative power of collaboration, and how their friendship turned into a creative partnershipWhy their novel Snowflakes in the South became both a lifeline and a legacyOne last thing…Jenn and Rose are proof that friendship can be a transformative force—not just a comfort, but a catalyst. Their story is a...

Ep 73: Alberto Aguilar on Making Art from Everyday LifeSummary of the Episode:In this episode of noseyAF: Conversations About Art, Activism, and Social Change, artist and host Stephanie Graham sits down with Alberto Aguilar, a multidisciplinary artist known for transforming everyday moments and interactions into meaningful creative expressions. The conversation explores how Aguilar weaves art into the rhythms of family, teaching, and community life. If you've ever wondered how to sustain creativity without compartmentalizing your life, this episode is for you.This episode is a follow-up to Alberto's first appearance in Episode 35, “I Was Wrong About Alberto Aguilar.”TakeawaysThe conversation emphasizes the significance of engaging with everyday objects to derive meaning and foster communication.Alberto Aguilar's exhibition, A Factual Account, explores the interplay between art, presence, and the narratives objects can evoke.The discussion reveals the creative process, highlighting how constraints can lead to innovative expressions in artistic practice.Aguilar shares insights on how personal experiences and family history influence his work, underscoring the connection between art and human experience.Chapters00:24 – A Conversation with Alberto Aguilar01:40 – The Ladder Performance: A Journey of Collaboration and Creativity16:05 – The Journey of an Artist19:28 – The Complexity of Identity and Art27:31 – The Art of Activation: Engaging with Objects and Space36:51 – Exploring Aesthetic and Contextual Poetics50:58 – Exploring Doubt and Certainty53:20 – The Dream of a Grocery Store Art SpaceGuest BioAlberto Aguilar is a Chicago-based artist who uses whatever materials are at hand to make meaningful connections with viewers. He does not distinguish his art practice from his other life roles, which allows him to make work wherever he is. He has shown and presented work in museums, galleries, storefronts, homes, and street corners around the world.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeEngage Projects – Alberto AguilarLast Time Alberto was on noseyAF: “I Was Wrong About Alberto Aguilar” – Episode 35Eva Hesse – “Hang Up”Nikki the Death DoulaNoteworthy Quotes from This Episode“Limitations are not obstacles — they are the source material.”“I'm not trying to make art about life. I'm trying to make life into art.”“I think the best work comes from the moments you're most present.”Connect with Alberto AguilarInstagram: @albert0aguilarWebsite: albertoaguilar.orgConnect & Stay Updated with StephanieVisit my website (Art, Projects & More)Follow on Instagram (@stephaniegraham)

In this episode of the GRACED podcast, we're diving deep into the mystical world of Tarot Tantra Esoterica with Robert Ryan!Rob shares his personal journey with tarot, the inspiration behind his Tarot Tantra Esoterica deck, and how shadow work, self-discovery, and spiritual transformation all play a role in tarot reading. We also explore the Tower card, its meaning in times of destruction and rebirth, and how we can use it as a tool for growth.If you liked this episode, check out the previous GRACED podcast episode with Gabriela Herstik: https://youtu.be/rJwRcZQkFVo✨__________What We Talk About:00:00 Episode Preview00:32 Opening01:07 Introduction02:09 Interview Begins with Robert Ryan02:49 How It All Started04:42 Living the Tarot06:17 Tarot, Symbolism, and the Artistic Journey09:45 The Power of Symbols11:43 Embracing the Tower13:50 Spiritual Evolution in Tarot Creation17:01 Destruction as a Path to Clarity18:03 Overcoming Ego in a Divided World19:47 Letting Go to Find True Spirituality21:37 Finding Wonder in Every Moment22:23 Embracing Change as Transformation24:04 AD - Join our Tarot for Alchemy Course https://learntarot.mysticmondays.com/26:09 Finding My Voice in the Cards27:31 Tattoos as Tower Moments28:51 Finding Stillness in the Storm30:12 The Tower Falls, The Star Rises31:39 Spiritual Technology33:29 When Transformation Strikes34:50 Embracing Life's Knockdowns36:03 Finding Strength in Determination37:46 Will and Surrender39:58 Overcoming the Fear of Imperfection42:02 Anger as a Catalyst for Change42:54 Seeking Recognition vs. Staying True44:04 Making Art for Love, Not Likes45:41 What is your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs?47:23 What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?47:37 How Would You Define Everyday Magic?47:52 What Are Your Favorite Rituals?48:16 What Are You Looking Forward to in the Near Future?48:37 Collective Reading from the Tarot Tantra Esoterica by Robert Ryan53:18 Closing Statements54:05 End of Episode – Make Sure to Leave a Podcast Review!55:08 End Card✨__________Check out the Mystic Mondays App:https://www.mysticmondays.com/pages/app/ Check out the Create Your Deck Club:https://cydc.mysticmondays.com/create-your-deck-club ✨__________Read the full show notes and transcript on the Grace Duong Blog:http://www.graceduong.com/podcast✨__________Episode Resources:Robert Ryan's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertryan323 Buy the Tarot Tantra Esoterica from Raking Light Projects:https://rakinglightprojects.com/products/tarot-tantra-esoterica-bundle Work with Grace:http://www.graceduong.com✨__________

 In this heartfelt conversation, CJ Miller speaks with transformational creativity and grief coach Susie Stonefield, who believes that “the wound is where the Light enters”—a quote from Rumi that guides her entire practice. Susie helps clients hold their grief through the healing practice of art journaling, which she sees not just as a creative outlet but as a form of spiritual practice. Rather than striving for perfection or hanging something on a wall, her work invites people to make space for their wordless heart to speak—to witness their emotions without judgment and transform pain into beauty. Together, CJ and Susie explore how traditional art training often distances people from their emotional truth, and how intuitive, process-based creation allows us to reclaim that connection. Susie shares her personal story of navigating her son's complex health journey and how it led her to this work. Her grief became her teacher, showing her that creativity could be a compass in the darkest moments. They also discuss the collective grief many are feeling today—about the state of the world, climate change, political division—and how creative practice offers both refuge and revelation. Listeners are invited to download Susie's free resource, “Creativity and Grief Invitations Workbook,” at https://www.susiestonefield.com/podcast-gift1 Whether you're navigating personal loss, existential unease, or simply seeking a way to reconnect with your inner voice, this episode offers both encouragement and practical tools to help you walk with grief—one intuitive mark at a time. For more information on CJ and his coaching and retreats, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com. 

"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.” — Makoto Fujimura"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us." — Makoto FujimuraYou are a beautiful masterpiece. But the practice of living artfully comes slowly, often through brokenness, weakness, or failure. Contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura integrates traditional Japanese styles with abstract expressionism and Christian theology, to explore the beauty that can emerge from the ashes pain and suffering. Both his art and his writing call us to behold the gift of creation, participate in its redemption, accentuating the cracks and fractures in our lives, so that grace might abound.Makoto Fujimura—renowned artist, writer, and theologian—joins Dr. Pam King to explore the deep connections between art, faith, and flourishing. Fujimura shares how his Japanese heritage and study of traditional Nihonga painting have shaped his understanding of creativity as a sacred act. Through themes of brokenness, beauty, and slow art, he challenges us to rethink success, embrace imperfection, and create from a place of love and abundance. Whether you're an artist, a person of faith, or someone seeking meaning in a hurried world, this conversation will invite you to slow down, behold, and embrace the mystery and beauty of life.Mako Fujimura integrates his artmaking, theology, and culture care advocacy into a beautiful expression of thriving and spiritual health. Through his breathtaking expressionist style, distinctively Japanese methods, and his rooted Christian convictions, he's bringing beauty into being, and inviting us to do the same.In this conversation with Mako Fujimura, we discuss:What art is, what creativity means, and the human capacity for making beautyHow we can live artfully through imperfection, brokenness, trauma, and sufferingHow the practice of a gift economy can lead to mutual thrivingThe slow art of pausing, stopping, and beholding that contributes to our mental and spiritual healthAnd the connection between knowledge and love in a life of creativity and artmaking.Helpful Links and ResourcesFollow Makoto Fujimura on X @iamfujimuraView Mako's art at makotofujimura.comMakoto Fujimura's WritingsMakoto Fujimura's BooksNihonga Art and its TraditionsRefractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & CultureCulture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common LifeSilence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of SufferingArt and Faith: A Theology of MakingEpisode Highlights"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know.""Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see.”"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer.""Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love.""Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."Show NotesMakoto Fujimura discusses the intersection of art, faith, and flourishingThe importance of beholding in a fast-paced worldHow brokenness and imperfection reveal deeper beautyNihonga painting and the wisdom of traditional Japanese artCreativity as an act of love and gift-givingThe Art of BeholdingWhy slowing down is essential for creativity and spiritual growthThe practice of beholding as a way of seeing the world more deeplyHow art invites us to be present and pay attentionThe connection between contemplation, creativity, and flourishing"Beholding is a countercultural act—it requires us to stop, to receive, and to fully see."Creativity, Faith, and Human FlourishingHow art and faith are intertwined in human thrivingThe spiritual discipline of making and creatingWhy true knowledge is connected to love and experience"Art is fundamentally what human beings create—it is our capacity to make, and in making, we come to know."How community fosters creativity and growthBrokenness, Beauty, and the Theology of MakingThe Japanese tradition of Kintsugi and embracing imperfectionHow Jesus' wounds and resurrection shape our view of brokennessThe gift economy vs. the transactional economy in art"We worship a wounded, glorified human being—our brokenness is not something to escape but something to offer."Learning to see beauty in what is discarded or overlookedThe Practice of Slow ArtWhy slowing down is essential for deep engagement with artHow layers in Nihonga painting reveal new depths over time"Slow art is an invitation to linger, to notice, and to let the world unfold before us."How slowing down fosters healing and deeper connectionThe role of patience and attentiveness in both art and lifeLiving a Creative and Generous LifeHow to cultivate creativity in daily life, even outside traditional artsThe role of community in sustaining creative workWhy generosity and self-giving are essential to true creativity"Creativity is not about self-expression alone—it is about giving yourself away in love."Practical steps for integrating creativity into everyday livingPam King's Key TakeawaysWhether you think of yourself as artist, we're all creative. Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, but is an invitation for all of us to live artfully—no matter what we do for a living.Because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world.And to that end, remember your first love, the playfulness and creativity of giving beauty to the worldA gift economy of beauty offers a radical resistance to consumerism, competition, and comparison.Art and the making of beauty is a part of thriving. And the invitation to live artfully starts with a daily practice of slowing down: pause, stop, and behold. Smell the roses. Consider the lilies.And finally, there's a path to beauty through brokenness. Grace comes to us through failure. And strength is made perfect in weakness.And finally, though the wind may be blowing through our lives, may we all learn to behold the moonlight leaking between the roof planks.About Makoto FujimuraContemporary artist Makoto Fujimura is a painter, an author, a speaker, and an imaginative maker with a gift for theological integration.Mako's message is intentionally not just for artists, because creativity comes in so many different ways, from leadership, to scientific research, to parenting, to cooking, we all have the daily creative capacity to add beauty to the world. Working out of his Princeton, New Jersey studio, his work has been described by David Brooks as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time.” Art critic Robert Kushner placed Mako's art at the forefront of a contemporary movement about “hope, healing, redemption, and refuge, while maintaining visual sophistication and intellectual integrity.”A blend of fine art and abstract expressionism, Mako describes his work as “slow art,” being influenced directly by the distinctively Japanese Nihonga style, which is patient and methodical, using slow drying pigments from ground minerals.Mako's art has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, as well as notable collections in The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library in California, and the Tikotin Museum in Israel.From 2012 to 2017, he served as vision director of the Brehm Center here at Fuller Theological Seminary.Mako is the author of several books, including Refractions: A Journey of Art, Faith, & Culture, Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life, and Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering. His most recent is entitled Art and Faith: A Theology of Making. And his next book will be available soon—titled, Art Is: A Journey into the Light. And with his wife Haejin, he's producing a new work on Beauty and Justice.Follow him on X @iamfujimura, and view his beautiful work at makotofujimura.com. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Hannah had to get a full time office job. Since then, finding the time and energy for creative work has been an uphill battle. In this episode, Hannah sits down with close friend and fellow game designer Joshua A.C. Newman to talk about life, art, and staying true to your values in trying times. Support Joshua's work! https://www.patreon.com/joshua https://www.patreon.com/PunkPedagogy Links: Turtlebun Discord: https://discord.gg/XD4WVDjvbz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/turtlebun  Website: https://turtlebun.com/  Credits: Design Doc intro/outro theme by ipaghost: https://www.ipaghost.com/ Episode edited by Rob Abrazado: https://robabrazado.com/ Get in touch: Designdocpod (at) gmail (dot) com Instagram: instagram.com/turtleandbun Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/turtlebun.com

Today, we're diving into something profound: how creativity connects us to the divine. I'm talking with Carey Wallace about inspiration—not just as an artistic concept, but as a spiritual practice. What if art isn't something we manufacture, but something we receive? What if creativity is actually a way of following God, even when we don't realize it? Wallace argues that inspiration comes from outside ourselves—that it's a gesture of surrender, a way of opening ourselves to something greater. We're going to explore how every act of creation can be an encounter with the divine. Whether you're a painter, a writer, someone working a nine-to-five job, or just someone trying to live creatively—this conversation is about discovering that we're all makers, created in the image of a creative God. We'll talk about how inspiration works, why art can be worship, and how surrendering to something beyond ourselves might be the most powerful creative act we can make. If you've ever felt stuck, wondered about your creative potential, or sensed there's something more to making art than just skill, lean in. This is a conversation about seeing the world—and yourself—differently.Carey Wallace is the author of The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter With God At The Heart of Creativity (Eerdmans), The Blind Contessa's New Machine (Penguin), and The Ghost In The Glass House (Clarion). She works to help people from all walks of life find inspiration and build strong creative habits to sustain a lifetime of creation. She performs as a songwriter, exhibits her own fine art, and has spoken on art, faith, and justice with students at Princeton, Julliard, Emory, Pratt, and Yale. Her articles and poems have appeared in Time, Detroit's Metro Times, and America. She is the founder of a retreat for artists in Michigan, and the Creative Discipline Class to form strong creative habits, which has been in operation for over a decade across the US and internationally. She grew up in small towns in Michigan, and lives and works in Brooklyn.Carey's Book:The Discipline of InspirationSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowShifting Culture Productions Support the show

Join Share The Work (a FREE workshop and workbooks - I'm going live each day at noon eastern time!) Making Art Work open March 13-20 Share your work in The Creatives Club    One of the most confusing (and frustrating) parts of selling your creative work? Finding the collectors, buyers, customers, students, or clients who truly connect with what you create. If this feels overwhelming, you're not alone. But here's something I need you to know: ✨ ART IS NOT HARD TO SELL. ✨ I know, I know—you've probably heard otherwise. Maybe you've even felt it yourself. But the idea that selling art is an uphill battle? It's simply not true. The key is understanding why people buy art in the first place. Art isn't a necessity like tires or groceries—it's something we choose. Something we feel drawn to. Your buyers aren't just making a purchase; they're investing in meaning, self-expression, and the energy your work brings into their lives.

How To Create Art That WILL SELL Join Share The Work (a FREE workshop and workbooks - I'm going live each day at noon eastern time!) Making Art Work open March 13-20 Share your work in The Creatives Club  The Truth About Selling Your Art (and Why It's Easier Than You Think!) This week, we're tackling one of the biggest hurdles artists face: moving past the fears and doubts that make selling feel hard. Yes—even in today's chaotic world, building a thriving art career is absolutely possible. Abundance, fulfillment, and creative freedom are within reach once you shift limiting beliefs and embrace practical strategies that let your art take up space. While doubts may never fully disappear, you don't have to let them lead. Instead, we'll focus on replacing them with empowering truths and aligned action. Because sharing your work and seeing it resonate with others isn't just rewarding—it's life-changing. A Profitable Art Career Begins with One Essential Step: Sharing Your Work. Here's my promise to you: I'll be honest, kind, and—hopefully—inspiring. I've been a full-time artist since graduating from art school in 2008, and let me tell you—art school didn't prepare me for selling my work or growing my business. That part? That came through trial, error, and years of learning what actually works. Now, I'm honored to share those lessons with you. Growth happens when we recognize where we need to expand. Instead of letting self-doubt or criticism hold you back, let's meet every challenge with intention, compassion, and clarity—so you can step into the thriving art career you deserve. This episode is for you if you've ever felt:

What's the point of the arts when the world is on fire? To follow the pipeline from creativity to activism and back again, Nadia Idle is joined by Amber Massie-Blomfield, former chief of theatre company Complicité and the author of Acts of Resistance: The Power of Art to Create Better World. They discuss Dan Edelstyn […]

In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time of uncertainty and upheaval, I'm reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster so many of us are experiencing—fear, despair, hope, and the flickering light of creativity. I am candidly shares my own struggle with doom scrolling, the paralysis it caused, and the steps I am taking to reclaim my inner peace.Jane's wisdom offers a timely and profound exploration of the inner bullies that live within us—those relentless voices of self-doubt, fear, and unworthiness that hold us back. I connect this concept to the larger external forces at play in the world today, recognizing that until we learn to defeat the bullies in our own minds, we will struggle to stand up to the ones outside of us.This episode is an invitation to step into deeper self-awareness, to recognize the power of creativity as a means of resistance, and to become part of the essential ‘islands of sanity' in a chaotic world. Join me as I share my thoughts, vulnerabilities and inspiration along with, Jane's transformative insights, and a heartfelt call to reconnect with creativity as an act of personal and collective resilience.Join an island of sanity inside the Creative Genius Patreon

Gia Coppola is the director of “The Last Showgirl,” the poignant and beautifully crafted new film starring Pamela Anderson. Set in Las Vegas, the film explores the bittersweet end of a showgirl's career and has been nominated for multiple awards, with Pamela's moving portrayal of Shelly earning her Best Actress nods from both the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes.Gia joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the film, the influence of her late grandmother, Eleanor Coppola, working as a bar back at a Thomas Keller restaurant, being a cat lady, and her wine project, Gia Coppola Wines, which is part of the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. “I wanted to make a wine for my generation,” says Gia. Kerry and Gia discuss her collaboration with Coppola winemaker Ali Davignon, the creative process behind her wines, and the connection between her label and the iconic punk band, the Ramones.Thank you to Alex Mill for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Gia: Instagram, Gia Coppola Wine, “The Last Showgirl”More on Kerry: Instagram

In this episode, you'll learn: ·      Why creating is a rebellious act and how to own that power ·      How to ditch the perfectionism that's keeping you stuck ·      The science behind how creativity rewires your brain and changes your body When was the last time someone told you your dreams were too big? Too impractical? Not serious enough? Maybe it wasn't even someone else. Maybe it was that voice in your head telling you to grow up and get real. Let me be real with you. In my twenties, I was that person. The one rolling my eyes at artists and creatives. I thought they were self-indulgent. Like, how are you helping anyone by making a wall look prettier? If you want to make a difference in the world, shouldn't you be solving real problems? The system doesn't tell you that you can't create. That would be too obvious. Instead, it convinces you that you shouldn't even try. Unless you're naturally talented. Unless you can make money from it. Unless you can be the best. I fell for this lie for years. I dismissed art as fluff until I started seeing its real power. Here's what I want you to consider. What if that urge to create isn't just some random impulse? What if it's actually the key to unlocking who you really are? What if art isn't just about pretty pictures, but about transforming lives? Today our guest is Amie McNee. She's a mindset coach and author who helps people break free from the stories keeping them from creating. After transforming her own life through creativity, she's here to spark a revolution and remind us all that our art isn't just important. It's necessary. Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/388 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll learn:·      Why creating is a rebellious act and how to own that power·      How to ditch the perfectionism that's keeping you stuck·      The science behind how creativity rewires your brain and changes your bodyWhen was the last time someone told you your dreams were too big? Too impractical? Not serious enough? Maybe it wasn't even someone else. Maybe it was that voice in your head telling you to grow up and get real.Let me be real with you. In my twenties, I was that person. The one rolling my eyes at artists and creatives. I thought they were self-indulgent. Like, how are you helping anyone by making a wall look prettier? If you want to make a difference in the world, shouldn't you be solving real problems?The system doesn't tell you that you can't create. That would be too obvious. Instead, it convinces you that you shouldn't even try. Unless you're naturally talented. Unless you can make money from it. Unless you can be the best. I fell for this lie for years. I dismissed art as fluff until I started seeing its real power.Here's what I want you to consider. What if that urge to create isn't just some random impulse? What if it's actually the key to unlocking who you really are? What if art isn't just about pretty pictures, but about transforming lives?Today our guest is Amie McNee. She's a mindset coach and author who helps people break free from the stories keeping them from creating. After transforming her own life through creativity, she's here to spark a revolution and remind us all that our art isn't just important. It's necessary.Links from the episode: Show Notes: mindlove.com/388 Join the Mind Love Collective Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're diving into the challenges of making art when times get tough. Many people are worried about global issues such as wars, climate change and geopolitics, and these massive issues can feel overwhelming. Others are struggling with personal challenges, which can also make creativity feel impossible. So how do we keep creating in difficult times? How do we restore our equilibrium after we have been triggered into strong emotions? And how do we deal with feelings of guilt about doing something we love when others are suffering?We hope our personal experiences and challenges help anyone who is struggling with their own creativity due to external pressures.MentionedDish PodcastFind our websites and sign up for our newsletters at:⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

If you're feeling stuck in your creativity, chasing your tail in attempts to perform and make art, then Holly Shaw has not only been there but helped many others break free from the rut. Take a listen to find out how to work with your fear instead of running from it, let go of the past and chart a new path in the middle of madness. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.