This episode is going to give you life. Peggy Dean is such an inspiration! She is a natural cheerleader and her enthusiasm is infectious. In this episode Peggy Dean and I chat about how we can overcome creative resistance and hurdles. Peggy explains why your creative WHY matters and how this has a deep rooted effect on your creative practice. We also chat about why learning to do things like repairing your sewing machine and exploring other interests outside of your studio are important in helping grow your creativity and your confidence.

Andrea Okeson talks about the importance of honoring and protecting your creative time as you balance the various parts of life. Andrea also shares her journey of growing her practice in her journal, on big canvases and as a teacher with us. I love that Andrea views her art-making as an act of joyful rebellion.

I loved talking with Tania Ahmed. She has such a fantastic way of looking at our creative practice as a place to take risks and make mistakes. It was so inspiring hearing Tania explain how redefining what daily creating looks like can allow us to feel more successful in our creative practice. Tania is a Gelli plate whisperer and she has some exciting offerings that we chat about too.

I loved talking to Karen Liz about her love for Art Challenges. Karen shares how she uses challenges to build creative momentum, get herself out of a creative slump, or build creative confidence. There are some fabulous tips shared for those thinking about participating in upcoming challenges.

Talking to Nicole Warrington was so inspiring. Nicole shares the importance of using our own art as inspiration. Nicole also talks about the importance of limiting our supplies and choices, trying new techniques and styles, and being engaged in the creative process. There are so many nuggets of wisdom on growing your practice in this episode.

During this episode Jane and I talk about how she developed her business and how she balances being an artist and a successful business owner. We chat about developing art products and chasing inspiration through creating. Listening to Jane talk about her art practice is so inspiring. Her passion for creating is contagious. I know this episode is going to have you reaching for your journal and supplies.

In this episode Kristin Peterson talks to us about her journey as an artist. Saying yes to big scary things has led to amazing unexpected places, from creating online classes, to creating various stencil ranges, to starting an online art community. What an exciting example of what can happen if you jump before you feel ready to do so.Kristin shares why being deeply intentional and open to asking “What If” while you create and allowing space to respond to what’s happening in front of you leads to creative growth and art that excites you.

In this episode Meg Frances shares her journey with journaling. Meg shares with us how she uses her art as inspiration - she puts this so beautifully, “A conversation with her art.” We also talk about the importance of having art that is just for you, that does not ever need to be shared, where you can experiment and go wild.

During this episode Amanda Domagala shares her love for both words and visual art. Amanda encourages us to show up and try those big scary things. Trusting that you will create art from the heart if you allow yourself to just start and be present as you experiment is a big part of Amanda’s process. I think Amanda’s art reflects this bold energy she carries into everything she does.

In this episode Brooke Henry shares with us the importance of staying engaged with your creativity and being inspired by your own art. Staying open to inspiration and building on our own art-making processes allows you to go deeper and find a style all of your own. Brooke shares how she keeps creative momentum and keeps showing up to her practice despite life’s ups and downs.