Create Art Podcast

Create Art Podcast

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  • Commentary Using Improv
    Making Fun A Habit Series

    30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips.

    Yes, And


    Doing improv is not about being funny, its about taking what your scene partner gives you and running with it. Improv doesn't just happen on the stage, it happens when two or more people get together and trust each other enough that they can go along with whatever the other person gives them. Yes it can be funny and usually is when professionals do improv, but they have taken the time to get to know each other in order to know what the next person will do. Life doesn't have a script, neither should your art.


    Question to ponder

    • What seems exciting or scary about improv?
    • How do you think improv can create some fun and impact specific areas of your life and work?
    • Who do you know whom seems to be a master of improv? What makes them a master?

    Action item: Learn some improv exercises such as Yes And, One word at a time, Scene swap, hot potato


    Tips:

    • Be prepared to fail
    • Listen to your partner
    • Be specific
    • Be Honest
    • Have Fun




    Reach Out To The Podcast


    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    22 min
  • Commentary Breaking Rules
    Making Fun A Habit Series

    30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips.

    The #1 Rule, there are no rules


    We all have to follow some rules, whether we create them for ourselves or they are imposed on us by others. Why not make rules for yourself that clearly define what your values are and then let others know about them. They will create boundaries that others will respect. I used to be against all rules, but then I found that I could be creative within the confines of the rules and usually worked hard when they were imposed on someone else. Now I am the rule maker with my kids, it is tough, but I try to help them understand why we do what we do.


    Question to ponder

    • Would you describe yourself as a rule breaker or a rule keeper? Why?
    • What were some of your favorite childhood games? What did you like about them?
    • What rules did you have a hard time with? Why? How would you have rewritten the rules?

    Action item: Write your own personal life rules Think about why they are important to you. Consider if you could make your life anything you wanted, what would it look like?


    Tips:


    • Reflect on your values and desires
    • Start small and build gradually
    • Be specific and actionable
    • Write them down



    Reach Out To The Podcast


    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message


    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    17 min
  • Commentary Change
    Making Fun A Habit Series

    30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips.

    Scram


    Sometimes you need to change your environment from the usual. Instead of going to the same stores and coffee shops, try someplace new. instead of using the same old tried and true places where you get inspiration from, find new places and see what happens. When you go exploring outside of your back yard or usual waterhole, you find new things to discover that are in your back yard and you increase the size of it.


    Question to ponder

    • What can a change in your environment look like?
    • What is the objection that arises immediately? Why?
    • How can you address this concern and still move forward?
    • What was the best trip you have been on? What made it the best?
    • Where have you always wanted to travel and haven't gone yet?

    Action item: Embark on a weekend exploration. Look up interesting places on Google near you that you can explore.


    Tips:

    • Be open to new experiences
    • Be social
    • Take your time
    • Be present



    Reach Out To The Podcast


    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message


    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    15 min
  • Commentary Imitation
    Making Fun A Habit Series

    30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips.

    Monkey See Monkey Do

    Imitation is the highest form of flattery is the old saying that comes to my mind. Look around your workspace or home and notice what you read, watch or listen to for enjoyment. See if you can learn from those whom inspire you and mimic what they do in terms of process or style. It may give you a while new process or adjust your current process and give you a shortcut or breakthrough that you never tried before.


    Question to ponder

    • Who are your influences? What do you like about them?
    • Where do you need to mimic? What new things are you attempting?
    • How will you know when it's time to stop mimicking?

    Action item: Pick a new skill you would like to learn for fun. Keep it simple to start so you can keep it fun. Gather up some examples of people you can use as mimic models when first starting out.


    Tips:

    • Start with simple tasks
    • don't be afraid to make mistakes
    • don't compare yourself to others




    Reach Out To The Podcast


    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message


    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    19 min
  • Interview: Putting The Spirit Back Into Your Art
    Tapping the deep well of inspiration in spirituality

    Recently I had the privilege of speaking with Kirsten about pantheism and using our spirituality as a source of our inspiration. I hadn't given much thought to using the deep well of spirituality as a source of inspiration, however, after talking with Kirsten, I felt a close connection and plan on scouring the depths of my spiritual practice as a back-sliding Taoist as a source of my inspiration. This interview was made possible through PodMatch and is how I get many of my guests.

    Questions I posed to Kirsten
    • How did living overseas change my life? 
    • How do you approach finding guests for your show? 
    • How do you stay organized and motivated to consistently produce new episodes? 
    • How do you navigate the balance between individual expression and the collective consciousness in your artwork, given your pantheistic beliefs?
    • How do you navigate the tension between the impermanence of art and the eternal essence of nature in your creative work, given your pantheistic perspective?
    • How do you envision the role of art in fostering a deeper connection to nature and the universe, as inspired by your pantheistic beliefs?

    About Kirsten Rudberg

    Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. They even have a Wiki entry for kids like me, "Third Culture Kids" and let me tell you, I fit it to a "T!" My childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and my education at the American School had me playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion. When one grows up like this, is it any wonder that the world becomes enchanted? That other humans become enchanted? I am endlessly thrilled with meeting other people and getting to know who they are and what makes them tick. I find that developing relationships and building respectful community, as well as joy-filled community is essential to my being happy. I live an enchanted life and besides for being a "creative" and author, I also have an animated series on YouTube called "Murder of 2," about two crows who sit on a line and observe humanity, as well as multiple other projects I'm working on right now. I am a panentheist, who believes that Spirit or Energy or God/Goddess exists in all I can see and not see, and that magic and miracles are real and potent. This is the gist of my podcast, Byte Sized Blessings, where I interview people of all kinds asking them about powerful moments in their lives, ones that changed them forever. I walked the Camino in 2013 and that is a story in itself...I believe in adventure, in joy, in feeding my heart with belief in other people and that eventually we will create the communities and spaces that will heal and include everyone. (at least everyone that wants to be included, because, boundaries!)

    Kirsten Rudberg Links
    • YouTube
    • Instagram
    • FaceBook
    • Website

    How Do I Get Great Guests

    I use a service called PodMatch. Imagine Your Favorite Online Dating App, But Instead Of Using It For Finding Dates, You're Booking Podcast Interviews. We Use The Same(ish) Technology For Automated Matching!


    Reach Out To The Podcast

    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message


    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    41 min
  • Commentary Being Casual
    Making Fun A Habit Series

    30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will go through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.

    You're Never to Fancy to Have Fun


    Sometimes our art gets too formal and we forget the joy of creating tings. By loosening up and having fun with our friends and coworkers we can shake things up and maybe release some pent up energy to create something wonderful. At worst you will have stories to tell, at best you have had a great time and have enjoyed each others company, and if we take it one step further and let our audiences in on the fun, they will have a great time and want to come back for more. Don't take yourself too seriously.


    Question to ponder

    • What were some of the activities you enjoyed as a child?
    • How can you incorporate some of those things in your life today?
    • What stops you from being silly? What's an easy next step to get you moving in the right direction?
    • Who do you know who seems to have fun naturally? Pan a get-together and talk to them about how they engage with fun and play

    Action item: Host a party for your friends or coworkers. Have everyone dress up as fancy or as formal as they can. Provide fancy foods, and fine dining, and set an elegant atmosphere but then serve up a pattern interpreter. Hand out silly hats or pirate eye patches for people to wear. For evening activities, bring out Legos, play twister, and have a water gun fight, give everyone a can of silly string, just get creative, and let fun out, to play together.


    Tips:

    • play games
    • do arts and crafts
    • go on an adventure
    • learn new things
    • just be silly




    Reach Out To The Podcast


    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message


    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    24 min
  • National Poetry Writing Month Day 30
    What is National Poetry Writing Month?

    Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.

    The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:

    NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.

    Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.


    Prompt for today


    And now for our last prompt of the year – optional, as always! Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem in which the speaker is identified with, or compared to, a character from myth or legend, as in  Claire Scott’s poem “Scheherazade at the Doctor’s Office.”


    Poem for Today

    A Dark Elf (Drizzit) 

    30 April 24 


    For ages beyond measure he has existed 

    From a race of those who shunned the light 


    He stood out from their accursed nature 

    He became a hero to some  

    A traitor to his people 


    And when he tried to pursue his natural instincts of life 

    He was abandoned by both 


     

    When I first read of his travels and adventures in Icewind Dale 

    It wasn’t his fighting prowess that I admired 


    It wasn’t his abilities I coveted 

    It was his ability to stand up for himself 


    In the face of what others said was right or wrong 

     


    The light that comes from the darkness 

    Is always brighter than the light that comes from the sun 

    It has much farther to travel 


    And more dangers to overcome


    Reach Out To The Podcast

    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    8 min
  • National Poetry Writing Month Day 29
    What is National Poetry Writing Month?

    Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.

    The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:

    NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.

    Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.


    Prompt for today


    And now for our optional prompt. If you’ve been paying attention to pop-music news over the past couple of weeks, you may know that Taylor Swift has released a new double album titled “The Tortured Poets Department.” In recognition of this occasion, Merriam-Webster put together a list of ten words from Taylor Swift songs. We hope you don’t find this too torturous yourself, but we’d like to challenge you to select one these words, and write a poem that uses the word as its title.


    Poem for Today

    Albatross 

    29 April 24 

    The chip on my shoulder 

    Grew legs and wings 

    And started to strangle me 

    It fed me regurgitated lies 

    And was my sole source of nourishment 

     

    The weight on my shoulders got so bad 

    That I stooped when I walked 

    My head was always down 

    I was focused on what was behind me 

    Instead of the path before me 

     

    I felt comfortable 

    I felt safe in my solitude 

    I felt good that I would be the harbinger of my destruction 

    But then I got tired of being tired 

    I got tired of having the weight I didn’t need 

    I saw others who didn’t struggle like I did 

    And I wanted what they had 

     

    So, I stopped eating the food 

    I pried off the wings and feet 

    And I threw the bird off my shoulders 

    I was able to leap 

    I was able to find new food 

    I was able 

    My back straightened 

    My steps increased 

    And I was able to do more 

    Be more 


    Reach Out To The Podcast

    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message

    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    8 min
  • National Poetry Writing Month Day 28
    What is National Poetry Writing Month?

    Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.

    The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:

    NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.

    Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.


    Prompt for today


    our optional prompt for the day asks you to try your hand at writing a sijo. This is a traditional Korean verse form. A sijo has three lines of 14-16 syllables. The first line introduces the poem’s theme, the second discusses it, and the third line, which is divided into two sentences or clauses, ends the poem – usually with some kind of twist or surprise. 


    Poem for Today

    Nothing Is Not Me 

    28 April 24 


    The coffee pushes me forward because I need to be pushed 

    I can’t be left alone for too long for I will do nothing 

    Nothing is never what I wanted to be, nothing is not me  

     

    Trying to fill the holes that hope to be fulfilled with things 

    Amassing things and trinkets just collects dust and debris 

    Things filling up nothingness are empty, nothing is not me 


     

    Promises to do better, ideas that inspire,  

    It begins with an effort, and then more effort 

    Effort is movement, to move is divine, nothing is not me 



    Reach Out To The Podcast

    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]
    • YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel
    • IG: @createartpodcast
    • Twitter: @createartpod


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    Special Message

    If you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see.

    Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

    I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you.



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    9 min
  • National Poetry Writing Month Day 27
    What is National Poetry Writing Month?

    Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.

    The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:

    NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.


    Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.


    Prompt for today


    And now for our prompt – optional, as always!  Today we’d like to challenge you to write an “American sonnet.” What’s that? Well, it’s like a regular sonnet but . . . fewer rules? Like a traditional Spencerian or Shakespearean sonnet, an American sonnet is shortish (generally 14 lines, but not necessarily!), discursive, and tends to end with a bang, but there’s no need to have a rhyme scheme or even a specific meter. 


    Poem for Today


    Things Left Undone 


    27 April 24 


    There are squished raisins around the floor being covered by dust bunnies 


    There are several records that were desired that are left unplayed 


    Multiple piles of books growing monthly that are unread 


    The comic books that provided an escape now are trapped in stasis  


    Sketch pads that haven’t been scrawled upon with deteriorating-colored pencils 


    Left over pressure treated boards from a deck that needs to be sealed and stained 


    A fire pit that has never seen a fire lit or had smores roasted upon 


    Keyboards that creak when looked at in anticipation of being played 


    Awards just waiting to have their time in the spotlight on a wall of love 


    Empty cardboard boxes that used to be the home waiting to be recycled 


    A neighborhood waiting to embrace the occupants of this home 


    An infinite amount of blank digital sheets waiting to be filled with ideas  


    Letters waiting to be crafted to let friends know their importance 


    And here I am among all of this, bored, wanting to create but never knowing where to start 



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About Create Art Podcast

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Conversations, projects, interviews, and commentary are aimed at creating more than you consume. Timothy Kimo Brien with over 30 years in creating art in various disciplines helps you overcome any blocks that are holding you back from the potential artist we all have inside us.

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