Artist Dawn DeVries Sokol used her journalism degree to edit newspapers and design magazines. That lead to designing books and later writing and illustrating her own books. Her latest books are The Postcard Project and The Planner Book. Dawn also paints custom pet portraits and teaches online art classes. Her workshops can be found on her website as well as on the Creative Bug platform of art classes. Her newest class is called Badass Femmes, which is starting soon, and she’ll tell you all about that in our conversation. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

#248 Dawn DeVries Sokol: Author, Artist, and Illustrator

Suzanne Redmond talks with artists about their artwork, techniques, and how they’ve created a successful business. With her background in accounting, finance, and exhibiting art, she knows what it takes to get your artwork seen and sold. She’s chosen artists who are working their business – exhibiting their art, teaching others, and finding unusual opportunities. You’ll hear from some unsung artists, who are extremely talented and creative, and hopefully you’ll look up their work and be inspired by what they do. Artists really do the coolest things, and they do this while running a family, traveling, and living an art-filled life. Enjoy listening to these successful artists who are happy to share the keys to their success with you.

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After four years and 260 episodes, I am ending The Left Brain Artist podcast. You may go back to any podcast app or my website to listen to any of the episodes you have missed. Thank you for listening to The Left Brain Artist podcast.  Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

#260: The Last Episode

After four years and 260 episodes, I am ending The Left Brain Artist podcast. All episodes will remain on podcast apps as well as on my website. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

#259: Ending this Podcast

Naomi Vona is an Italian artist based in London. You may know her by her Instagram name, which is @mariko_koda. Her artwork combines her many interests, including photography, collage, and illustration. She uses found vintage and contemporary photos, which she alters, creating a new interpretation of the original shots. Using paint pens, paper, washi tape and stickers, she gives each image a new life. Naomi also offers art classes online and prints of her art. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

#258 Naomi Vona: Altering Vintage and Contemporary Found Images

Tamara Laporte is a celebrated mixed media artist and art teacher with Willowing Arts who has been running her own creative business since 2008. Her work can be described as mixed media folk art with a focus on magical realism. Her art classes are a combination of art techniques as well as self-development. Tam is the inventor and creator of Life Book a year-long art course that includes some of the most celebrated mixed media and personal development teachers out there. Since its inception it’s been joined by over 21,000 people who’ve gained tremendous artistic and personal skills through it. Life Book 2022 features a year of courses from 31 different instructors. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

#257 Tamara Laporte: Mixed Media and Wellness with Willowing Arts

Florida artist Rachelle Eason makes two kinds of art. She makes hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Her stoneware is both functional and decorative. Rachelle also makes handmade plant-stained paper. She developed the techniques for this unusual art form herself. The paper is then used for handmade books, stationery, and paper packets. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Rachelle also offers online classes that introduce fundaments in art, writing, and pottery making. Recently, Rachelle started a podcast with book artist Ali Manning that they call Our Creative Well. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

#248 Dawn DeVries Sokol: Author, Artist, and Illustrator

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