Shadow Work Podcast

In this episode I talk to Lars Kramhøft about doing comics based on real life, selfhelp groups, AA, the gender binary and why it sucks, programming, being in gratitude, surrendering, god, sex, addiction etc.

I talk about my path to freedom and mention the book Letting Go by David R. Hawkins, shadow work meditation tapes by Lacy Phillips

In this short episode I talk to Lars Kramhøft about my recent show Copy/Play

I denne episode af Shadow Work på dansk taler jeg med tegneserieskaberen Rikke Villadsen. Vi taler bl.a. om:

Tattovøren og klitoris

Ind fra Havet

Grafiske Romaner

Et knald til

Bruge energi på det der interesserer dig og det der betyder noget for dig

Held I uheldet

At være surrealist

Mørk stil

Stilistiske faser

Billedskole

Designskolen

Blive undervist i kunst

Undervisere

Sårbar og ung

Animation

Karakterudvikling

Scenografi

Filmskolen

Filmisk tilgang til tegneserie mediet

Flytte til København

Maleri - censurerede udstillinger

Aben maler

Tabuiserede tematikker

Seksualitet, køn

Ærlighed

Robert Crumb

Være tydelig i referencemateriale

Være fandenivoldsk

Ruske op i mediet

Sømandsskrønen

Modstanden bliver en del af den bærende drivkraft i fortællingen

Gaver fra universet

At være i kontakt med sig selv

Bruge af hovedstolen

Skyggesider

Hvad driver én

Stædighed, frustration, vrede mod det bestående

Du tegner for grimt

Signe Parkins

Rikke Bakman

At lykkes som menneske

Succeskriterierne for det gode liv

Afstumpethed

At ville elskes

Kun at møde afvisning

Applaus som drivkraft for det kunstneriske virke

Det treårige arbejdlegat

Anerkendelse

Tvivlen

Hvad har jeg at fortælle?

Økonomi

Støtte

Blokeringer

Naturligt flow

Så tæt på som vejrtrækningen

At blive læst som man håber

At blive set

Bakkedale

White trash enlig mor på Amager

Owne skyggen

Ærlighed og selvreflektion som drivkraft

Den kreative kraft skal nurses

Være i gang, have en rutine

Holde det flydende

Bølgen fra aktivitet til stilstand

Bakkedale

Det legende

Ryge weed

Euforisk dimension i billedskabelsen

Links:

Find Rikke

www.instagram.com/rikkevild

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Find Mat:

www.matildedigmann.dk

www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

www.matildedigmann.shop

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Evan Dull and I cover a lot of ground in this episode - we talk about changing careers, about self worth, the constant need for validation, workaholism, retirement, letting go of wanting to get out of a rut and so forth! This episode concludes the first season of Shadow Work Podcast. Thanks for listening!

Topics in this episode:

Working as an art director

Self-initiated projects

Commute drawing

Weekend drawing

Murals

Foodtruck

Blowing opportunities

Spending time on your work

Album covers

Creative freedom

Client work

Tattoos

Flash

Being a twin

Being encouraged to draw

Keeping a sketchbook

Zooming on iPad

Perfectionism

Instagram

Accounting

International Business

Taxes

Changing careers late

Programming

Unblocking

Fear

Life lessons

Discipline

Exercise

Dog walking

Feeling guilty for taking time off

Self worth

Dissatisfaction

Instagram

Need for strokes

Workaholism

Comparing yourself to others

Sending love to others

Encouraging others

Feeling jealous

Finding your style

Sticking to a style

Blocks

Ruts

Having client work

Needing promts

Letting go when being in a rut

Street signs

Paste ups

Selfsabotage

Envy

Retirement

Find Evan :

https://www.instagram.com/dull_evan

www.dullevan.com

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

https://matildedigmann.dk

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco

In this episode I talk to Keya Tama about allowing change and growth, tapping into the collective unconscious to channel something greater than yourself in your work, forgetting about the ego and going beyond the current trends to transcend time. Letting your emotions shine through your work and simply give infinitely and expect nothing back.

Assisting jobs

Shepard Fairey

Having made it

The collective unconscious

Ancient contemporary minimalism

Building a community

Los Angeles

South Africa

Overworking

Forced breaks

Friendships with artists

Collaborations

Artist parents

Growth

Boundless creativity

Instagram pseudonyms

Reinventing styles

Being trapped in a style

Changing things up

Starting fresh

Reinventing yourself

Street art

Raw creativity

Art and money

Not making art for money

Overthinking

Channeling

Looking for fame

Instagram

Find Keys Tama:

https://www.instagram.com/keyatama

www. keyatama.com

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

https://matildedigmann.dk

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco

In this episode I talk to Elise Esposito about becoming aware of and getting rid of programming that blocks our creative flow. We talk about serendipity, celebrating where you are right now instead of always chasing some distant goal. We also touch on synchronicity, bravery, growing and allowing ourselves to take breaks and dancing!

Graphic novel

Student loan

Growing up with a single mom

Fine art high school

Exploring creative curiosity

Making money as an artist

Studying applied arts

Being a good student

Art versus design

To identify as an artist

Societal programming

The concept of an artist

The collective subconscious

The art world

Capitalism

Useless art

Conceptual art

Narcissistic

Selfishness

The value in creating beauty

Inner hater

Fear of being judged

What others will think

Knowing what’s right for you

Owning our expression

Counting blessings

Gratitude practice

Being brave

Following one’s path

Spirituality

Finding your voice

Lost in the process

Ambitious enterprises

Channeling

Trusting the flow

One day at a time

Detours

Graphic design

“Making it”

Finding the courage to change your path

Working with a partner

The power of collaboration

Going beyond the fear

Fear of being broke

The myth of the broke artist

Stepping into our true path

Being supported

Triggers

Celebrate where you are now

The universe

Serendipity

synchronicity

Taking care of your body

Meditation

Resting

Discipline

Showing up

Taking care of your body

Guilt free breaks

Dancing

Self worth vs productivity

Julia Cameron

Perfectionism

Kontrolfreaks

Being serious, uptight, boring, correct

Being a good girl

Ceramics

Being playful

Being wild

Find Elise:

https://www.instagram.com/elise.esposito

www.eliseesposito.com

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

https://matildedigmann.dk

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco

In this episode I talk to Saddo about being blocked, slowing down, not feeling creative. We talk about art teachers taking away our courage, fear of public speaking, having fun, maintaining mental health and much more!

Topics in this episode:

Street art

Graduating

Being blocked

Not wanting to work

Slowing down

Deadlines

Motivation

Being fed up

Doing nothing

Needing structure

Being in a rut

Art school

Art school teachers

Artist talk

Stage fright

Giving up your dream

Feeling like a failure

Having your work evaluated

Working in an advertising agency

Being an illustrator versus being an artist

Talking about your work

The art world

Changing your style

Detailed work

Courage

Being in dialogue with the work

Therapy

Anxiety

Stagefright

Being brave

Lack of pressure

No dealines

Taking a vacation

Slow down

Burned out

LINKS

Find Saddo:

https://www.instagram.com/saddo/

https://saddo.ro

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

https://matildedigmann.dk

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco

In this episode Mat talks to Russell Morland (aka LurkLovesYou)

In this honest conversation Russ shares his artistic journey to where he is now - from being a loner kid, battling self sabotage and addiction, getting stuck in a style and so much more. We also talk about the benefits of microdosing and how to get out of a rut.

Topics covered in this episode:

Skateboarding

Loner

Art kid

Bad grades

North of England

Art training

Tattooing

Apprenticeship

Art school

Training

Autodidact

Self-taught artist

Traditionalist

Conceptual art

Fine art

Damien Hirst

Video art

Life drawing

Drawing from imagination

Freedom in the work and style

Warhammer

Making a living

Financial pressure

Getting stuck in a style

Multiple streams of income

Paying dues

Video game industry

Self sabotage

Self doubt

Addiction

Getting sober

Partying

Art shows

Burn out

Exercise

Daily routine

Eating healthy

Selfcare

Not having a plan

Channeling

Long term plans

Expressing yourself at 70

Instagram

Algorithm

Community

Gary V

Perfectionism

Being positive

Chris Dogt

Defenders of good times

Staying sane

Anxiety

Depression

Socialise

Microdosing magic mushrooms

Neuro science

Trauma

Reprogramming the subconscious

PTSD

Resentments

Therapy

Haters

Feminism

Taking offence

Coming out of your shell

Alcoholism

Riots not diets

Objectifying ourselves

Masculinity

Links:

Find Russ

www.instagram.com/lurklovesyou

Lurk Loves You Podcast

www.lurkarmy.com

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

https://matildedigmann.dk

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco

In this episode I talk to the amazingly talented and brave Theresa Baxter (aka reesabobeesa)

We talk about her story, body neutrality, the soft revolution and about getting addicted to being vulnerable and rebellious - and art obviously.

Topics covered in this episode:

Body neutrality

The soft revolution

Rebellious vulnerability

Running an art studio

Illustration

Oil painting

Performance

Painting is dead

Finding your style

Body image

Eating disorders

Colourful images

Having a continued conversation

Community

Street art

Stickers

Paste-ups

Being seen

Feminism

Conditioning of women to be small

The void of the art world

Being a sell out

Wanting success as an artist

Being called to do the work

Owning our grandure

Doing scary things

Having uncomfortable conversations

Looking to others for courage

Meditation

Your soul’s desire

Society’s lies

Being fake

Perfectionism

Do it before you’re ready

Playing a game with the universe

Abundance

Putting in the hours

Being a weird kid

It’s okay that things are easy

Finding inspiration

Going to art shows

Working on paper

Working digitally

Making a weekly schedule

Hiring help

Anxiety

Art fairs

Being sensitive

Outsourcing

Soulwork

Dedication

Graphic Novel

Isolating

Going into discomfort

Sexuality

Letting your subconscious work

Exhibiting your work

Doing larger projects

Fear of committing to bigger projects

Artschool killing your passion

Do it before you’re ready

Joyful fun

Trust the process

10.000 hours

Links:

Find Reesa:

https://www.instagram.com/reesabobeesa/

https://reesabobeesa.com

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

https://matildedigmann.dk

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco

In this episode I talk to the incredible Matt Crabe about getting rid of all your stuff, finding your audience, keeping notebooks, making soup, zines, having discipline and a whole lot more.

Topics covered in this episode:

Book fairs

Printed matter

Seeing new places

Exes

Travelling

Living in a van

Finding the courage

Not letting your stuff own you

Landing on your feet

Jumping off

Living a free life

Digital drawing versus drawing on paper

Online shop

Zines

T-shirts

Create something new

Notebooks

Ideas

Painting on wood

Skateboarding

Drinking too much

Desert Island Comic Shop

Finding your audience

Being fulfilled

Getting rid of things

Robert Crumb

Instagram

Algorithms

Community

Bookfairs

Gross Encounters

Mushrooms

Keeping notebooks

Making soup

Not forcing yourself

Living your life

Getting out of your phone

Creative flow

Discipline

Strict Routines

Drawing comics

Lacking motivation to work on creative stuff

Making a living

Getting stuck with a style

Chasing likes

Bartending

Making time

Prioritising

Clean up your work space

Eat your vegetables

Links:

Find Matt:

https://www.instagram.com/matt.crabe/

https://mattcrabe.storenvy.com

Find Mat:

https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann

Find the podcast

https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast

Music

Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco