The Creative Spirits Podcast

How can you find your unique style in what you create? Joseph Mayernik will give you some pointers and talk about how he got into creating Comic Book art. At 6’4”, it’s little wonder Joseph likes thinking big. He’s an art director, illustrator, thespian, author, business owner, radio DJ, father & husband, and fine artist known as Hero Collage where he takes vintage comic books reinterpreting them into large-scale works of art.

Yes, he cuts up vintage comic books into tiny pieces. Sacrilege? Travesty? Quite possibly, but each work of art allows the comics to reach their fullest potential. Each one takes what is meant to be viewed as linear, and explodes it on a flat surface to be enjoyed all at once. Each art consists of only certain comics within the book title, and no other random comic titles are included as filler. Joseph’s work was recently seen at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan during the 21st annual Japan International Art Exchange Exhibition in April of 2022. In addition, Joseph has been in exhibitions from Florida to Michigan and New York, to California, and has many works of art in private collections across the United States.

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Ashley Graf is an Oil Painter and Muralist from Southern Utah. She has a love for creating and she has explored art her whole life. Ashley has a fascination with “Big Art”. Creating murals and large scale paintings have her heart. Her work is inspired by the feminine, bright colors, nature and of course- all things bohemian which is why you can find her on all social platforms by @bohemiandesertdweller. The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul https://a.co/d/fZXE8vr

Bianca Turner talks about her book “The Business of Art” and how to make money with your art. Turner is a self-taught artist; she holds degrees in economics and biology. Her paintings hang in private and corporate international collections, and at Haegeumgang Museum in South Korea. Her work has been featured in various art publications. She received the Woman Art Award from MUSA International Art Space in 2018 and 2020.

In June 2021, Turner was part of the curatorial team who organized the art exhibition of HRH Archduchess Gabriela von Habsburg, in Romania. Turner was also one of the main media sponsors, along with Forbes magazines, of this European cultural event.

In January 2022, Turner became an IAVA-UNESCO artist. Turner is an Associated Professor at the University of West, Visual Arts Faculty in Timisoara, Romania. She is the author of "The Business of Art" - lectures and seminaries.

Turner works from her home studio in Los Angeles. Her 2023 art projects include a solo exhibition at The Artists' Gallery in Los Angeles, a solo exhibition at Sasse Museum of Art, Pomona,California and the participation in various charity events.

In January 2023, Turner was nominated as one of the "Top 30 Women Leaders To Look Out For” by The New York City Journal.

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Larisa Parashakti is originally from Europe, she had her spiritual awakening in 2012 after a car accident and since then had an interesting journey which led her to massive transformation, meeting and working with different masters in different parts of the world, where she learned about Energy Healing, Meditation and Ancient Egyptian Numerology. She received her training in Kundalini Yoga in LA in 2017 with Guru Jagat, Tej, Harijiwan and Gurujas and has been practicing and teaching since then. She will talk about how these healing modalities can help with your creativity. It’s a truly fascinating episode you don’t want to miss! Instagram: @larisa_parashakti. You can also follow me @sherylbenjy_art and contact me at www.sherylbenjy.com.

Elza Burkart is a contemporary artist and curator originally from Corsica, who currently splits her time between Los Angeles and New Orleans. She is a co-curator at Mortal Machine Gallery (New Orleans), where she focuses on showcasing emerging talent with strong narrative work. Burkart is committed to promoting fiercely independent artists, and helping them develop a strong career while maintaining their artistic integrity.

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What is serendipity? Have you ever wondered about the difference between a coincidence and serendipity? In this episode I talk about how a mural I created with another artist came into fruition and what happens when you plant the seed and allow the universe to take over. If you are in the Los Angeles area and works like to see my mural in person and support Woman Life Freedom please visit https://www.muralsforfreedom.org/gallery/mural-pages/7575-melrose-ave-los-angeles-ca-usa. You can also contact me at https://www.sherylbenjy.com/contact/ if you would like a free 15 minute introductory coaching session. You can also follow me on IG @sherylbenjy_art.

Marlena is Los Angeles based artist Originally from El Paso, the West Texas boarder town. She received her BFA in photography from California College of the Arts in Oakland. In the midst of a successful commercial photography career she was faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis which  her to re-evaluate her life and refocus on creative energy towards the healing power of art.

“I love witnessing the fleeting magical moments throughout the day when the golden light dances, when shadows play, when no one else is watching. The stories they reveal are the driving forces behind my work.” You can find Marlena on Instagram @marlenamiller. You can contact me at www.sherylbenjy.com or follow on IG @sherylbenjy_art.

Yrma Wilson became an energy healer after going through breast cancer. She uses Golden Light Energy Healing to produce incredible outcomes for her clients.

After many years of study she went to work at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles as a medical interpreter, helping families understand the illness of their children and getting them through the stressful healing process. I continued to study and master numerous healing modalities such as Pranic Healing, Energy Alchemy Reiki, and Quantum Touch. In this episode Yrma gives tips on how to open up the creative chakras and help unblock whatever needs to be opened. You can find her at www.yrmawilson.com or on IG @yrmawilson. You can see more of Sheryl Benjy’s work at www.sherylbenjy.com and also contact her for creative coaching sessions. IG @sherylbenjy_art.

In this episode Wellness and Burnout coach Asal Dean turns the table and interviews Sheryl Benjy. Asal asks Sheryl about her journey as an artist, why she started The Creative Spirits Podcast and other fun facts. This is an episode that will help you think about where you stop yourself from finishing what you start. You too can thrive in whatever it is you want in life. It just takes persistence, setting goals and never giving up no matter what! You can see more of Sheryl Benjy’s work at www.sherylbenjy.com and follow Sheryl on IG @sherylbenjy_art.

Join Happy and artist, Sheryl Benjy, as they speak about healing through art. They discuss the benefits of art therapy and gaining confidence through visual expression. Sheryl speaks about returning to her calling after taking a detour in her life to "do the things she is expected to do" by her parents, society, and culture. This episode is ideal for artists and non-artists alike and of great benefit to those that have a difficult time processing their emotions through words. Art is the great healer in the black and white world of today.

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Sheryl Benjy is an artist, art educator and creative coach based out of Beverly Hills, CA. Her series “Body Art for the Soul” expresses her desire to help women see themselves differently. Sheryl’s work draws inspiration from cultures such as Native American and Eastern traditions. Sheryl brings ritual and the tradition of the healing practice of body art to the modern world. Sheryl’s art has a very whimsical quality to it with hidden messages about the universe, unconditional love, positive symbols and affirmations. She believes we are all here to accomplish our soul’s destiny and that we must bring as much light into this world as possible with our gifts and talents. Her abstract fluid pieces represent the flow of life and the universe. She also incorporates salt and sometimes sugar to give her art a more textured look. The salt and sugar also symbolize the yin and yang in life. The sweet, happy moments and the sad tearful moments. Sheryl has been painting, exhibiting and selling her work privately from Beverly Hills since 2013. Recent exhibits include: The Chocolate and Art Show, Art Landing and Beyond the Lines Art Show and exhibitions in Rome and Frosinone, Italy. Sheryl has also been published in Voyage LA Magazine featuring her body paintings or Body Art for the Soul. Sheryl was also featured in Vanity Fair UK Magazine for her fluid abstract pieces. She has also written and illustrated a children’s book titled “Spirits Magical Journey”. “The Creative Spirits Podcast” was created and launched by her in 2022.

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