When we are creative it can be tricky to follow our own path and not try to emulate those artists we admire or who influence us. We have to learn to trust our own instincts and listen to our own voice rather than all the external voices and opinions that constantly bombard us. Easier said than done?

Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still figuring it all out! We chat about combining the creative process with running a business and hope that you will find inspiration and support for your own creative journeys.

Mentioned in this episode:

Vandy Massey artist

The Happy Kombucha co.

Michael Mosely - Just One thing podcast

Episode 32 Taking breaks can boost creativity

Feel Better, Live More Dr Chattergee

Episode 291 with Pdf Tim Spector on Gut Health

Geek link for the predictive nature of the brain

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00287/full

You can find us at:

Gina Ferrari https://www.ginaferrari-art.co.uk/

Izzy Moore https://isobelmoore.co.uk/

The music is Dear Autumn by Ikson and you can find it at https://soundcloud.com/ikson.