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Episode 26: The Magic State of FLOW in the Creative Process

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Ever wonder why time flies when you’re lost in art or how your artistic journey takes unexpected, yet gratifying turns?

This is the magical state of FLOW. Join us as we explore the the concept of flow state and its PROFOUND influence on your creativity.

While you can’t force flow state, we’ll share some practical techniques to create a conducive environment to induce flow state.  Press play to tune in now!

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We hope you enjoy today’s chat!

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Episode 25: Overcoming Creative Resistance

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Have you ever sat down to create and the next thing you know you’re folding laundry or watching Netflix? You’re likely encountering RESISTANCE… an invisible force that every single person on earth experiences.

Join us, this week, as we explore the subtle force of resistance that often crops up in an artist/creative’s journey. Overcoming creative resistance is essential for artists, as it unlocks the pathway to uninhibited expression, allowing your authentic voice  and artistic vision to flourish.

Mama Judy and I will draw parallels between resistance and impostor syndrome (as talked about in episode #6), offering practical techniques to overcome these challenges and liberate your creative expression.

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We hope you enjoy today’s chat!

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Episode 24: Art, Instagram, and Inspiration: A Chat with Miniature Book Artist Wanda Katz

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Wanda Katz creates the most magical miniature books. She’s relatively new as an artist, exercising her creative aptitude daily in her wonderful studio in the UK, after an early retirement of translating for the United Nations (she’s fluent in Italian!) at the age of 50.

Wanda has always had an aesthetic eye, but to call herself an “artist” may have felt like a stretch until she began creating art in book form.

Tune in to learn about Wanda’s journey from a young girl who loved books to the artist that she is today. We also uncover how Wanda grew an adoring audience quite quickly on Instagram, and all that inspires her as an artist.

Click here to check some of Wanda’s beautiful work on Instagram.

We hope you enjoy today’s chat!

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Episode 23: Art and Nature – A Beautiful Intersection That Fuels Creativity and Well-Being

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This week, Mama Judy and I explore how stepping into the great outdoors not only fuels your creativity but also works wonders for your wellbeing.

It’s scientifically proven that the calming effects of nature can reduce anxiety, a perfect antidote when tackling new art projects or techniques. Whether it’s the sea’s soothing sounds or the quiet solitude under a tree, nature can help us feel more relaxed and focused, thereby enhancing our creativity.

Join us as we chat about the benefits of being immersed in nature, from the mental wellbeing perspective to being able to observe the tiny nuances of plants to allowing the shapes and colors of nature to inspire your work. There’s a certain depth and texture that pieces of nature – leaves, sticks, shells, even tree bark and acorn caps – can add to your artwork.

Whether you’re an artist seeking inspiration or simply a lover of nature, we hope you’ll enjoy this episode.

A few inspiring creatives mentioned in this episode:

Alexandra on Instagram (uses shells and pebbles in her art)
Megan on Instagram (uses eco dyeing/printing in her art)

We hope you enjoy today’s chat!

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Episode 22: Unlocking Creativity – A Chat with Kimberly Mason

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Creativity is often a deeply personal and transformative process, but many of us find ourselves held back by fear and self-doubt. In this week’s episode, we dive into this critical intersection of creativity and fear with our special guest, Kimberly Mason.

A busy wife, mother, and pathologist by profession, Kimberly shares her personal journey of longing for artistic expression and the roadblocks she’s faced along the way.

One of the biggest barriers to creative expression is fear. Fear of vulnerability, fear of judgment, and fear of disappointment often stop us from pursuing our creative dreams. Our conversation with Kimberly uncovers the importance of creating a safe space for creativity and the value of taking small, consistent steps towards our creative goals.

Tune in to find out if the art “challenge” we propose to Kimberly helps get her creative juices flowing. If you’re feeling stuck, this same challenge might be just the thing to get your own creative momentum going.

We hope you enjoy today’s chat!

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