306. Painting Life’s Moments: How Heidi Schwartz Turns Events into Lasting Art

In this episode of Creative Chats, we embark on a journey through the creative mind of Heidi Schwartz, live painter and artist based in Nashville. Heidi opens up about her unconventional path from music to painting, her unique process of painting live at events, and how art has served as both a healing agent and a transformative practice in her life. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone passionate about embracing their creative instincts, navigating the evolving road of artistry, or learning to blend personal healing with the act of creation.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Embrace Instinct and Play - Heidi reveals that her creative journey began with daydreaming and “spacing out” as a child, emphasizing that primal instinct is often at the heart of true artistry. She encourages creatives to lean into their natural inclinations and allow play and curiosity to guide their process.

🎨 The Power of Presence and Process - Performing live paintings in front of audiences, Heidi shares how grounding herself in both the internal and external worlds allows her to weave moments, emotions, and memories together on canvas. She highlights the importance of being present and letting go of overthinking in order to create authentic, meaningful work.

🎨 Art as Healing—And Evolution - Heidi discusses art’s unique ability to process emotion, noting how some of her most profound work emerges from personal struggle. She underscores the necessity of balancing personal projects for self-discovery with client work, and how consistent creative practice deepens access to our most authentic voices.

Episode Highlights:

• Heidi’s journey from Nashville music student to pioneering live painter

• How “daydreaming” and obsession have fueled her growth and tenacity

• The improvisational magic and pressure of live event painting

• Navigating the evolving nature of creative careers and not getting stuck on old formulas

• The intersection between personal healing and making art for others

• Why rest, reflection, and play are essential to sustained creativity

Links and Resources:

• Heidi Schwartz’s Live Painting: paintyourevent.com

• Heidi’s Studio Work: heidischwartz.com

• Instagram: @paintyourevent

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paintyourevent

• Mike Brennan’s Website & Daily Creative Habit: http://www.mikebrennan.me

 

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