Art Life Plan Podcast

Feeling stuck in your creative practice? Discover actionable ways to break unproductive habits, refresh your routine, and reignite your passion for art. Learn how small adjustments can lead to big breakthroughs.

Planning your creative year doesn’t have to be stressful. In this bonus episode, we’ll talk about designing a flexible roadmap for 2025 that works for your goals, your art, and your life. From setting intentions to staying connected to why you create, this episode will help you start the year feeling inspired and ready to grow. 

In this episode of Art Life Plan, we’re looking back at the past year and talking about how to turn everything you’ve been through—good, bad, or just plain confusing—into meaningful art. Whether you’re into storytelling, abstract work, or realism, we’ll explore how to take what stood out to you this year and use it to fuel your creative process. It’s about making space for all of it—the wins, the struggles, and even the messy moments—and finding ways to create from where you are. Let’s start the new year feeling inspired and ready to make something new. 🎨

Ever feel like your creative plans are holding you back? In this episode of Art Life Plan, we’re diving into what happens when you let go of rigid expectations and start creating with more freedom. It’s about trusting your gut, embracing the unknown, and letting the process guide you. If you’ve ever felt stuck or weighed down by your own plans, this is the reminder you need to loosen your grip and let the magic happen.

As we're now well entrenched into December (and the 4th quarter!), let's chat about the new year, our creative practice and things to let go (more on letting go..can you tell it's a stage I'm in?) of in our creative pursuits. Join host Cookie Redding as we chat about what we can do to do to prep for the new year.

Sometimes projects don’t go as planned, and that’s okay. In this episode, we dive into the art of letting go when a creative project just isn’t working. We’ll explore how stepping back can actually open new doors, share ways to overcome creative blocks, and talk about what it means to honor your process without guilt. Join us for a real conversation on finding balance, trusting your instincts, and learning when it’s okay to move on.

Let’s get real about the money side of being an artist. From juggling unpredictable income and side gigs to handling debt and finding ways to save, we’re diving into the ups and downs of keeping a creative career sustainable. If you’re an artist trying to make it work financially while staying inspired, this episode is packed with honest advice to help you balance your art with your bills.

Can you really plan for creativity, or does it only happen in the moment? In this episode, I share what I’ve learned over 20 years as an artist and teacher about finding the balance between structure and spontaneity. Whether you’re juggling a busy life, chasing inspiration, or just trying to make more time for your art, we’ll explore how to create a schedule that works for you—without stifling your creativity. Join me for a down-to-earth chat about how to make space for your art and keep the inspiration alive.

Finding balance between creativity and life’s demands can be tough. In this episode of Art Life Plan, Cookie Redding shares down-to-earth ways to keep creating, even when family, finances, and unexpected challenges come up. A relatable listen for artists looking to stay inspired through it all.

Ever felt like art was just something you did on the side, and then suddenly, it started taking over in the best way? In this episode, we're sharing stories from artists who never planned on making a living from their art but found themselves in creative careers anyway. We’ll talk about how hobbies can turn into real opportunities, the challenges of balancing creativity with the business side, and the importance of community in those early stages.

Whether you’re an artist at heart or just curious about how art careers can unfold without a set plan, join us for a real, down-to-earth conversation about navigating an unexpected path in the creative world.