Create Art Podcast

Welcome friend to Create Art Podcast where I help you tame your inner critic and create more than we consume. I am Timothy Kimo Brien your thankful head instigator with over 20 years in arts and education. How I accomplish this is by providing you with commentary, interviews, discussions, and projects that will inspire you to create art. This month I will be podcasting daily and writing a novel in 30 days. I am participating in NaPodPoMo and NaNoWriMo again this year as I did last year and you can hear those episodes here. You will be able to listen and read along to what I wrote for the day. I like to practice what I preach when it comes to art so I am challenging myself to write and having you come along for the ride. It is my hope this inspires you to accomplish your goals with your art and if you would like to share what you are doing email me at [email protected]

NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with 50,000 words of a brand new novel. They enter the month as elementary school teachers, mechanics, or stay-at-home parents. They leave novelists.

NaPodPoMo: NaPodPoMo* is a month-long event along the same vein as National Novel Writing Month aka NaNoWriMo. The difference? Well, instead of writing a 50,000-word novel, you podcast every day for 30 days from November 1st-30th. Use any platform you desire. From full production studio to iPhone app and just about anything in between. The goal is to use the challenge of podcasting daily as a form of podcasting boot camp.

2 Nov 2021    daily count 1694     cumulative count 3374 

Myra was the first to finish getting dressed, she wore the new clothes that Nate had brought over. A simple t-shirt and blue jeans with a few barrettes holding back her sandy brown hair. Carl was just putting the last dishes in the drying rack when he turned around noticing Myra.  

“That looks really good, how do the clothes fit,” asked Carl? 

“They are a little loose but that’s fine, I’ll grow into them, I am sure. Do you need any help with the dishes, I should have asked before I got ready,” replied Myra? 

“Just putting the last few in the drying rack. We can talk later about chores around the house later. Are you nervous about visiting my brother and his family,” asked Carl? 

“A little, everyone is so new to me and I’m not sure if I should say this,” replied Myra? 

“No go ahead, you have had a hard couple of days getting used to things and you are doing great. What did you want to say,” asked Carl? 

“Well, I thought I would miss my dad, but yesterday, for some reason, I stopped thinking about him and this felt like home to me. So, when we were talking about visiting your brother, I felt like I had done that already, but that’s impossible right,” asked Myra.  

“What do you remember from yesterday exactly,” asked Carl? 

“Well, I remember the cheese omelets, those were great, and I remember going to the store with Cheryl and picking up groceries and stuff. Did we eat pizza yesterday,” asked Myra? 

“Yeah, we had pizza and you had an episode, or what I call an episode. You went to the bathroom, and I had the manager help get you out of there. Is that when you started not missing your dad and feeling at home,” asked Carl? 

“I think so, or maybe it was later in the day. I really like you and Cheryl, and I feel guilty about that because I really like my dad too,” Myra replied with tears forming in her eyes. 

Carl instinctively reached out and hugged Myra. They were both beginning to cry a little bit as Carl began telling her softly it's alright, it's alright. Cheryl came out of the bedroom at that moment and without questioning or asking embraced both Carl and Myra. All three of them stayed like that for a few minutes.  

“Okay I am sad too that Nate’s family is vegan, and we won’t have any meat for a few hours, but are tears really necessary,” joked Cheryl? 

The embraces broke and everyone started chuckling through their tears. Carl and Myra were smiling broadly, and Cheryl went to grab more coffee.  

“Alright, I am going to get ready. You both are looking very good,” said Carl as he headed for his bedroom.  

“Oh, Carl, I moved some things around last night and this morning. Your clothes are on the right in the closet. I also made some room in your dresser for my stuff since I am staying here and eventually moving in,” said Cheryl. She made her way back to the kitchen table with Myra and they both started talking low and giggling.  

Carl hadn’t shared a bedroom since the divorce and now his barista was basically moving in. It felt good to be sharing his life with someone again and Cheryl was the type of person he had always felt he could at least partially open himself to. Now he had Myra to boot, and she said she was feeling like this was her home. This warm feeling of love was also mixed with a heavy dose of reality. He began thinking of how Cheryl and Myra would fare when his tumor finally took his life. It was because of the tumor that his life with his ex-wife ended, and he wound up alone. Now he was embarking on a new journey with a child and a woman he didn’t really know all that well. He was so easily able to invest himself when for so many years he had resigned himself to his fate, alone. His thoughts about the future and what would happen swirled with the thoughts about the diary and the curse and all the strange happenings that occurred in the past few days.  

The sound of a door shutting brought him out of his thoughts. He was standing in his bedroom with his shirt off looking into the mirror. He didn’t know if he just woke up from an episode or not. He wasn’t on the floor and there wasn’t anyone else in the room, so he continued to change into the clothes he was going to wear at Nate’s. Cheryl had done a good job in not disturbing too much of his closet, he didn’t have much in there anyways since he mainly just went to work and to the coffee shop and few other places since the divorce. He momentarily thought of wearing a t-shirt that made fun of vegans but thought better of it since Nate was footing all of the bill with Vince and Angela and obviously, he had taken time away from work to accommodate what was happening.  

Carl looked at himself in the mirror after he was dressed and noticed that he hadn’t shaved for about four days. The stubble was beginning to show. He was glad to have it because it made him look more relaxed, also he was glad he didn’t go through with the chemo treatments otherwise he’d have no hair to shave anywhere. Carl usually didn’t spend so much time in front of a mirror, but now he was looking at himself in a new light, he saw some things he wanted to improve and tone up and he knew that meant getting back into the gym. The problem was how to do that with a job, a possible marriage and a nine-year-old adopted daughter. He liked these kinds of thoughts and let himself drift there for a while.  

Carl came out of the bedroom with a smile on his face and saw Myra and Cheryl lift their eyes as he walked toward them.  

“Looking good Carl, you got a hot date tonight,” joked Cheryl? 

“Taking out two very nice ladies, sorry for taking so long. I wanted to look as good as you two,” replied Carl.  

“Hey, can you give me the directions to Nate’s house, you said it’s out in the country a way,” asked Cheryl? 

“Sure, let me get my app up and I can share it with you, you should have signal all the way out there. It usually takes me about an hour to get to his place. Just a word of caution, the last fifteen minutes there is nothing there, no gas stations or stores or anything, so let’s make sure we hit the bathroom before we go,” said Carl.  

“Appreciate the concern, but I think us girls can handle ourselves out in the wild,” joked Cheryl. 

“Well, I say all that because I have had to pull over a few times, and well, use the fields as my toilet. There’s no tp out there so just a word to the wise,” said Carl. Cheryl and Myra broke out into laughter when they heard Carl say this. “Myra, don’t forget your book. I remember you telling me you get carsick unless you have something to read.” 

“Oh right thanks, I’ll grab it right now,” Myra said as she left to go to retrieve the book from her room. 

“Are you bringing our book,” whispered Cheryl? 

“Yep, I am hoping that we can get more answers and see what we need to do to adopt Myra. Should be a fun packed day for the kids and hopefully an enlightening day for us. Oh, before I forget, Vince,” said Carl. 

“Who is Vince,” asked Cheryl? 

“Well, Vince is Nate’s investigator. He is also his muscle, so he may have investigated your past. Nate is a bit paranoid when it comes to people entering my life suddenly. He has this notion that all people are out to get something he wants to stay one step ahead of everyone. Vince can also come off as being, well, blunt. He will let you know right away if he likes you, oh and try not to look at his eye patch unless you want him to take it off and pop out his glass eye. He kinda does that to freak people out,” said Carl.  

“Should we warn Myra about Vince,” asked Cheryl? 

“With kids, he is a teddy bear. He doesn’t have any himself and well, he is kind of our adopted little brother. He is always at family gatherings and plays with the kids. Adding Myra to the mix is just more kids to play tug of war against him, “said Carl.  

“Tug of war, what’s that,” asked Myra as she sat down at the table and placed her book in front of her? 

“Hey there kiddo, well its where two teams stand on either side of a rope and there is usually a mud pit between them. Each team pulls on the rope and tries to drag the other team into the mud pit. Usually Vince, who you will meet, has all the kids team up and then he stands on the other side of the rope and he pulls the other team into the mud pit. I don’t think he will be able to play that today, but I will make sure you are in the next tug of war battle,” said Carl.  

“So, who is Vince,” asked Myra? 

“Well, Vince works for my brother. Now when you meet Vince he has an eye patch, but don’t look at it because then he will take it off and pull out his glass eye,” replied Carl. “He’s a big guy, but he likes kids okay, he won’t try to scare you at all. Oh, Cheryl he is a hugger and the reason he is a hugger is that is how he frisks people, so no nuclear missiles underneath your shirt, just leave those at home.”  

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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Welcome friend to Create Art Podcast where I help you tame your inner critic and create more than we consume. I am Timothy Kimo Brien your thankful head instigator with over 20 years in arts and education. How I accomplish this is by providing you with commentary, interviews, discussions, and projects that will inspire you to create art. This month I will be podcasting daily and writing a novel in 30 days. I am participating in NaPodPoMo and NaNoWriMo again this year as I did last year and you can hear those episodes here. You will be able to listen and read along to what I wrote for the day. I like to practice what I preach when it comes to art so I am challenging myself to write and having you come along for the ride. It is my hope this inspires you to accomplish your goals with your art and if you would like to share what you are doing email me at [email protected]

NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with 50,000 words of a brand new novel. They enter the month as elementary school teachers, mechanics, or stay-at-home parents. They leave novelists.

NaPodPoMo: NaPodPoMo* is a month-long event along the same vein as National Novel Writing Month aka NaNoWriMo. The difference? Well, instead of writing a 50,000-word novel, you podcast every day for 30 days from November 1st-30th. Use any platform you desire. From full production studio to iPhone app and just about anything in between. The goal is to use the challenge of podcasting daily as a form of podcasting boot camp.

1 Nov 2021    daily count 1680       cumulative count 1680 

Carl woke up at 6:30 AM, later than he usually did, and not refreshed as usual. On the TV was the music channel, Grover Brecht was playing in the background.  

“Thought I told you to stop fucking with me,” said Carl to the TV. He quickly changed the station to another jazz channel.  

The sun was just rising above the horizon and Carl got up with a stiff neck from sleeping on the sofa again. He headed straight for the kitchen where he pressed the brew button on his coffee maker. Soon the usual sounds of gurgling from the heated water started to go. Today, he reminded himself, they were going over to Nate’s and let the kids play while the adults figured out what to do about the issue of Myra.  Wasn’t looking forward to having a vegan enforced day as his older brother and their family only served vegan food, so Nate went through the fridge to see what he could cook up quickly for everyone. Yesterday they had cheese omelets so today needed to be something different. He saw the breakfast sausage and some hashbrowns, he also pulled out some peppers and onions to make breakfast for everyone. He tried to be as quiet as possible to let Cheryl and Myra sleep in.  

Pulling out the skillet and nonstick spray he turned on the stove and sprayed down the skillet. His coffee was just about done, and he opened the cabinet with all his assorted coffee mugs and poured himself a cup. As the skillet warmed up, he drank the coffee and let its magic powers refresh him for the day ahead. He could hear Cheryl from his bedroom, soon to be their bedroom he thought to himself, and pulled out another mug for her as well as milk and sugar as he knew she did not drink her coffee black. He methodically pulled out three plates and three forks. He was surprised as how automatic this felt to him. All the changes had just been a couple of days old now and yet his body’s muscle memory just seemed to kick in. 

The smell of the sausage filled the room as it replaced the coffee aroma, that’s when Cheryl came out of the bedroom and headed straight for the coffee. 

“I’d ask you how you slept, but I am pretty sure I know you well enough to answer that myself,” whispered Cheryl as she poured her first cup. She drizzled some milk into her mug and filled the spoon with sugar and quietly stirred her coffee making sure not to bang the sides.  

“Well, I hope you got some sleep in last night, one of us needs to be on their A game,” relied Carl as he flipped the sausages and dropped in the hashbrowns into the skillet. He started dicing up the peppers and onions as the rest of the food began to cook.  

“Yeah, that bed of yours will work. I think I got enough sleep to be the face of this group today. So, Nate’s today, how do we introduce me,” asked Cheryl? 

“Well, I haven’t thought that far ahead yet. I mean, from what we have been talking about, I don’t think fiancée would be right just yet. Nate’s wife will probably want to interrogate you to make sure you aren’t trying to steal my estate. She’s harmless, but overprotective,” replied Carl. 

“I kind of expected someone would do that eventually seeing that Nate is a lawyer and we have already met with his custody expert. Let’s just say we are friends for right now and go with that, keep it nice and easy. Do you think Nate talked with his wife at all about what happened,” asked Cheryl? 

“Oh, most definitely, Carmine would want to know everything before you stepped foot into her house and met their kids. My worry is what Myra is going to remember or say at Nate’s. If she starts up with the whole being adopted a year ago, Carmine may freak out a bit. I am pretty sure Nate will let her know so she isn’t blindsided, I just don’t know which Myra we will see this morning,” replied Carl. 

“One other thing I was hoping we could talk about, and that is getting to Nate’s. I am going to be covering an evening shift so I may need to jet out of there before you are ready to go. Would you mind if I followed you two out there and left when I needed to,” asked Cheryl? 

“That’s not going to be a problem, how about you take Myra to Nate’s house, and she can ride with me back here,” replied Carl? 

“Yeah, I think that will work and if Carmine gets a little too much for me to take, I have an excuse to run away,” laughed Cheryl.  

“I just thought, having a kid is a great way to get out of family functions. I can always say that she needs to do some homework or isn’t feeling well, and no one would suggest I stay over, I think this being a father thing is going to look good on me,” said Carl. 

“Well fathers are very attractive, at least to me they are,” replied Cheryl. 

“That works if we are going to be a couple, I am not sure how long I will be attractive with all my brain stuff going on,” joked Carl. 

“Hey, let's not joke about that, knowing you have something like that going on really creeps me out a bit since I am basically going into this knowing you won’t be there to raise Myra with me regardless of the curse,” solemnly replied Cheryl. 

“I’m sorry, that’s how I cope with this stuff, I just make light of it and figure that one day I won’t be here anymore, so I find a way to laugh about it. It helps keep the tears from flowing, "replied Carl.  

“For the rest of us, it is not that easy knowing that one day you won’t be there, so until that happens, please don’t joke around about your condition,” replied Cheryl.  

With that they both became quiet and lost into their thoughts. Carl plated the food and both he and Cheryl heard Myra waking up as she headed to the bathroom. Cheryl poured Myra a glass of chocolate milk that they had bought during yesterday's shopping trip and put the plates and silverware on the dining room table. They heard the water running and then a few minutes later the toilet flushed. The water ran again, and Myra came out of the bathroom with a groggy look in her eyes.  

“How did you sleep Myra, are you ready for a fun day today,” asked Cheryl in a happy tone? 

“I slept so good that I almost forgot where I was when I woke up,” said Myra. 

“Well, I have some breakfast sausage and hashbrowns mixed with green peppers and onions for you and some chocolate milk to wash it down. I was thinking we could get over to Nate’s house at about 10 this morning if you are feeling up to it,” said Carl. 

Myra sat at the table and Cheryl took the seat next to her and took a drink of coffee. Carl grabbed his coffee and sat on the other side of Myra. They all began to eat silently for some time. It felt like an eternity for Carl, he didn’t know what to say first.  

“So, Nate and Carmine are vegans, do you know what that means,” asked Cheryl? 

“That they don’t eat meat,” sleepily replied Myra. 

“Thats right so this is all the meat you will be getting today until dinner time. You and I will go in my car because I have a shift later today, but Carl will make sure you both get home in time for dinner. Are you okay with that,” asked Cheryl? 

“That works for me,” said Myra. 

“Nate has two kids Seth is 12 and Rachel is 14. I know they will be excited to meet you and they have a large lot, about 5 acres so you will have plenty of room to run around and have fun. And Nate’s wife Carmine makes fantastic food and does a bunch of crafts so she may have something for you to do while you are there. How does that sound,” asked Carl? 

“Really exciting, I can’t wait to get there. What should I wear,” asked Myra? 

“Well probably clothes that can get dirty because they live out in the country. I am wearing a t-shirt and jeans. This is nothing formal, just going out there to get some fresh air and have some fun,” replied Carl.  

They all finished up their breakfast and Carl collected the empty plates and silverware and started to put them into the sink. Myra and Cheryl went to the bedrooms to change, and Carl began washing the morning dishes. “So, this is what a family is supposed to feel like, I think I can get used to this’ thought Carl. He had a smile on his face and was feeling upbeat as he cleaned the dishes. His phone buzzed and he took it out to look at it. He read the text message that Nate had sent him, it said “How are things this morning?’ Carl replied back, ‘Everything seems to be okay; we should be there at about 10, Cheryl and Myra are driving together because Cheryl has a shift this afternoon.’ Nate responded ‘Okay, I let the kids and Carmine what was going on and Vince may drop by with some information while you guys are here. Angela is coming by at 1PM as well with some paperwork and information for you to fill out. Looks like you are going to be a father.’ Carl replied back ‘Sounds good see you in a few hours.’ After the last exchange of texts Carl put his phone back in his pocket and finished washing the dishes.  

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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Mentorship is defined by Merriam Webster: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor. In this episode, I am talking with Sam Thiara, a professional speaker, writer, professor, and mentor to thousands of people. We discuss first and foremost what is a mentor, the best way to find a mentor, and what to expect in a mentorship relationship. Have you hit a roadblock in your artistic journey, a mentor may just be the ticket to revitalize your creativity and freshen up your practice.

Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien head instigator of Create Art Podcast where we help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. I do this through commentary, conversations, projects, and interviews, and for 2021 I am doing webstreams for those who would like to watch versus just listening.

• What is mentorship

• Sam Thiara's Website

Sam Thiara is a professional who has created a personal journey as a storyteller, writer, workshop facilitator, problem solver, educator, and entrepreneur. His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and professional development and was recognized by the Governor-General of Canada with the Canadian Sovereign’s Volunteer Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. His work is reflected in the hundreds of individuals he has mentored and the thousands he has engaged. Added to this are the 45+ non-profits that he has worked with over the years.

Presently, Sam is the Founder and Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, a platform that engages his audience to define their path.  This could be for individuals seeking to better understand and appreciate who they are, to schools needing someone to creatively build programs that engage students and companies looking for a more engaged workforce and creating a more transformational business. 

He appreciates education and is a lecturer at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University where he blends academic and professional experiences into a rich environment that captivates his audience.  He co-founded a non-profit that supported school career centers and thousands of students who needed career support.  Sam’s purpose is to help people uncover their true path. 

Finally, he is an accomplished and sought-after speaker and has two TEDx talks to his name, and speaks at conferences, seminars, and workshops about 30-35 times a year.  Added to his speaking is the book he recently wrote about his journey to India to find his ancestral roots with little else than a photograph and determination.  The book is called, ‘Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself’.

Sam’s signature tagline is, “Everyone’s life is an autobiography, make yours worth reading.” 

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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KDOI rebroadcast of an interview with Mike Porter

Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien your head instigator at Create Art Podcast where I bring my 20 years in art and education to help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. In 2021 I am rebroadcasting my former podcast KDOI Podcast here so you can catch up on what we have been doing for the past 4 years. KDOI Podcast was my first serious attempt at podcasting after spending many years just creating content without regard to the final product. KDOI started in 2016 and had 3 seasons until I closed it down in 2019. I wanted to make sure that these gems didn't get relegated to my external hard drives, so here you go, there will be interviews, commentary, and projects that you can do for yourself. Enjoy these rebroadcasts and Create More Than You Consume.

In this interview, I talk with Mike Porter, formerly of Little Fish Comic Books in his shop. I had just recovered from neck surgery so my voice is still gravely in this episode. We discuss his thoughts on art and what it means to be an artist. We also dive into his exploits in the comic book world and future projects he would like to accomplish. This was a bitter-sweet interview in that he was closing his shop. He reopened it a few months later at another shop but then decided to close the shop again. This just goes to show you that we all need support in our art. 

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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So, you have created a masterpiece, now what? Do you struggle with finding a way to share or market your work online? In this episode, I review the mistakes I have made in marketing my work and review four online communities where you can market your work. Learn from my mistakes and realize that selling your work is not selling out, it is supporting your artistic vision. I also have linked to other articles and podcasts that discuss artistic marketing. Many of the ideas I have presented in marketing your work have been echoed in the articles and podcasts presented. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is to make it easy for your audience to find and buy your work. Now go out there and tame your inner critic and create more than you consume.

Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien head instigator of Create Art Podcast where we help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. I do this through commentary, conversations, projects, and interviews, and for 2021 I am doing webstreams for those who would like to watch versus just listening. Use my 20 plus years in the arts and education to help you in your practice and make art for someone you love, yourself.

• 7 Tips for Selling Art Online: How to Help Buyers Find your Artwork

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.

• Email: [email protected]

Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien your head instigator at Create Art Podcast where I bring my 20 years in art and education to help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. In 2021 I am rebroadcasting my former podcast KDOI Podcast here so you can catch up on what we have been doing for the past 4 years. KDOI Podcast was my first serious attempt at podcasting after spending many years just creating content without regard to the final product. KDOI started in 2016 and had 3 seasons until I closed it down in 2019. I wanted to make sure that these gems didn't get relegated to my external hard drives, so here you go, there will be interviews, commentary, and projects that you can do for yourself. Enjoy these rebroadcasts and Create More Than You Consume.

This was a very enjoyable interview with an old friend of mine Heather Moon who is a painter, poet, musician, and herbalist as well as a massage therapist. She makes me feel lazy some days. We discuss how she uses her art to connect with her local community and ways that she practices her art and overcomes barriers. For me, painting is not my first love, but I do enjoy talking about the process and how to get better at it with Heather. So come along on this journey with us as we talk all things painting and maybe help you not paint like me, a 4-year-old on crack. Enjoy!

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien head instigator of Create Art Podcast where we help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. I do this through commentary, conversations, projects, and interviews, and for 2021 I am doing webstreams for those who would like to watch versus just listen. In this episode, I talk about being brave in your art.

Are you stuck in a rut with your practice? Are you scared to make mistakes? Does the feeling of failure or that no one understands your work stop you from making the art you know in your heart that you need to make? Then this episode is for you! Being brave in our art opens us up to new experiences and to grow as an artist. I will be talking about mistakes I have made in the past that were successful and not so successful but provided great lessons.

How can you be brave with your art? I talk about three ideas that have helped me in my practice. First, you need to connect with your audience, next giving yourself permission to make happy accidents, and lastly, you need to define your artistic aesthetic. I also comment on two articles I researched while creating this episode. So if you are struggling with bravery in your art, this episode is made for you because I have struggled with it in my work.

• Being Brave: Creative Courage For The Artist

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.

• Email: [email protected]

Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien your head instigator at Create Art Podcast where I bring my 20 years in art and education to help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. In 2021 I am rebroadcasting my former podcast KDOI Podcast here so you can catch up on what we have been doing for the past 4 years. KDOI Podcast was my first serious attempt at podcasting after spending many years just creating content without regard to the final product. KDOI started in 2016 and had 3 seasons until I closed it down in 2019. I wanted to make sure that these gems didn't get relegated to my external hard drives, so here you go, there will be interviews, commentary, and projects that you can do for yourself. Enjoy these rebroadcasts and Create More Than You Consume.

This interview was a special one because about a month previous to it I had neck fusion surgery and in order to do that, the doctors had to move my vocal cords out of the way and my voice was very gruff. Needless to say, I was on some really good painkillers at the time. In this interview, I talk with my nephew Ethan Rusch who was a hip-hop artist in Madison Wisconsin. He had found some acclaim in that city and we went over his roots in the hip-hop world as well as how he approaches his craft. This was a very fun interview as we had numerous tangents. In fact, I played this interview for the DC Podcasters group at one of our meetings where we shared the first five minutes of an episode and critiqued it. When my five minutes were over the room was in stitches and thought it was the best thing they ad heard and when I told them that this was not planned out and how my nephew and I really talk the laughter grew even more. Sit back, have a listen and share with a friend that needs a good laugh. Sometimes we just need to poke fun at ourselves and take ourselves a bit less seriously.

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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Hello friend, this is Timothy Kimo Brien your head instigator at Create Art Podcast where I bring my 20 years in art and education to help you tame your inner critic and create more than you consume. In 2021 I am rebroadcasting my former podcast KDOI Podcast here so you can catch up on what we have been doing for the past 4 years. KDOI Podcast was my first serious attempt at podcasting after spending many years just creating content without regard to the final product. KDOI started in 2016 and had 3 seasons until I closed it down in 2019. I wanted to make sure that these gems didn't get relegated to my external hard drives, so here you go, there will be interviews, commentary, and projects that you can do for yourself. Enjoy these rebroadcasts and Create More Than You Consume.

This was the third episode for KDOI Podcasting's first season. Topics discussed:

• Annessa's binging's in music

To reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and lets start that conversation.

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