Rory Jean Sykes is a painter and musician who stays creatively energized through running, crocheting and playing saxophone in a local ska band. We discuss her painting influences, overcoming perfectionism and how to not get pigeonholed as a full-time creative.

Find Rory's work on Instagram: rory.jean.art.

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Nerdlandia is hosted, produced and edited by Emily Case-Buskirk. Theme song and ending credit music by Keith Wess. Cover art by ⁠Ellen Stubbings⁠.

Additional music: “Daydreamz” by Infinite Cathedrals and “My House Ghost” by Mad Dog and the 20/20s. Used with permission.

Contact the show: [email protected].