In this episode, I identify something I call "The Holiday Ball". That frantic cycle of process and productivity that can make you feel overwhelmed this time of year. I discuss Identifying mindsets about "value" and the "push to please" on demand. By choosing to focus on value over volume we take the focus off of revenue and define the true meaning of value. Searching for the deeper and greater meaning of art and artists - learning to appreciate the gift and the "Gifter". I compare this understanding and mindset to a parable about "rare value" "The Pearl of great Prize” and the pressure and process it must go through to be of value. Learning that "Pressure without growth is purposeless". Speaking from personal experience. I hope you enjoy this insightful message from my heart.

I reflect on what I have learned as an emerging artist so far as I go into the very public professional art life. In this episode, I go over 7 points into having a healthy gallery/artist relationship. I hope to inspire you to apply these tips to have a better creative community experience. Honestly, it is a win-win situation for all if we just practice a little gratitude and a shifted perspective about our role in our creative community. Enjoy! And please as always share this episode or leave comments on your thoughts!

In this episode, I talk with Katelyn Zoss. She is a young emerging artist with a bright future. Katelyn is gifted in the areas of visual art, music and theatrical arts. She creates celebrity portraits with colored pencils and acrylic paint. Katelyn is also active in her local theatre where she just finished performing in Lion King Jr. She desires to follow the career path of acting. She explains that she searches the soul of her subjects and seeks to express that in her work on and off the stage. Katelyn shares an important truth about the purpose of practice, practice, practice. Enjoy!

Sarah Sander is A freshman at Georgia State College majoring in art minoring in art therapy. Sarah is a highly gifted visual artist and musician. In this episode we talk about the importance of art as therapy both visually and in music and how it affects our every day life. We discuss critiquing art as well as the process of creating it. We have a few laughs as she shares a personal story then leaves us with an important quote from a former teacher of hers. Enjoy!

Alec Gomez is a young creative entrepreneur who wants to make a good first impression. Alec is a photographer, web and graphic designer who has an eye for style. Alec has been attending his father's art openings since he was 3 years old and has taken that as inspiration for fashion. He desires to bring visual art to fashion in a fresh way. We talk about the importance of trying different creative things to help find your identity as a creative. I give Alec a "this or that" Q & A session that tells us a little more about his favorite things. Lastly Alec leaves us with some wise advice about first impressions. Enjoy! Follow Alec on IG @itsomar or contact him at [email protected]

Today I talk with Maggie Macdonald, painter, printmaker, wedding calligrapher and muralist. Maggie is a talented and ambitious young creative entrepreneur who is also studying at Converse College to get her studio art degree. We talk about her recent travels to Spain and France where she did the Camino Walk that has inspired some of her current work. She encourages others to be confident in themselves and their art and to celebrate where you are at! Her vibrant spirit and art truly are a joy. It was a pleasure to interview her.

In this episode of CC with Dionne White, I interview Texas Oil Landscape Painter Layne Johnson. Layne paints beautiful Landscapes and Is a master at capturing light and recreating clouds. He shares an inspiring and challenging message about Imagination and trusting the process. Enjoy

Today's guest is Antonia Ruppert of Antonia Ruppert Fine Art. Antonia, born and raised in Chicago, is a Contemporary Urban Artist who embraces the city and has a passion to connect the community through creativity and art! We also discuss the healing properties of art and how it has helped us both through times of grief and depression. I hope you are inspired and encouraged by today's episode.

This week I talk with SC Photographer Adam Powell, of Silver and Chalk Images, who shares with us how an unlikely device sparked his love for photography and photographing nature. He brings a message of persevering through the fear of failure and how to use what you have right now!

This week I talk with Louisiana Textile Artist and Clothing Designer Wendy Bryant. Be inspired by her purpose behind why she creates and what she creates. Enjoy!