I loved chatting to Ika Vantiani. Ika describes herself as an Art Worker. We discuss what this means and why this is so important to her. During our time together Ika explains how art journaling has helped her with both her mental and emotional health and how she has been able to share this creative magic with those around her. Ika has a passion for taking “junk” and elevating it to treasure to be collected and used within our journals. This is part of Ika’s unique way of looking at the world around her. Chatting about this new way of looking was so inspiring.

This episode with Liz Constable was so inspiring. Liz talks to us about the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. It is fascinating to hear about how Liz created a business from scratch using scraps and salvaged pieces, and this is still how she chooses to create today. I love Liz’s energy, passion and enthusiasm. One cannot help but be excited by her.

This episode with Liz Constable was so inspiring. Liz talks to us about the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. It is fascinating to hear about how Liz created a business from scratch using scraps and salvaged pieces, and this is still how she chooses to create today. I love Liz’s energy, passion and enthusiasm. One cannot help but be excited by her.

Kiala Givehand has a prolific creative practice with many facets from writing, to soul collage, to art journaling. These various aspects of her creativity allow her to go deeper with her making. Writing is a big part of how Kiala gets unstuck and finds clarity. She explains that creating and teaching are her divine purpose.

Kiala Givehand has a prolific creative practice with many facets from writing, to soul collage, to art journaling. These various aspects of her creativity allow her to go deeper with her making. Writing is a big part of how Kiala gets unstuck and finds clarity. She explains that creating and teaching are her divine purpose.

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.