A conversation with art director, stylist, photographer, filmmaker, actor, designer aka multidisciplinary artist, Ira Romashevskaya! We discuss her collaborative process working with photographers, models and other professionals to realize fantastical images and films, her approach to her fine art film photography, and challenges involved in marketing creative services online and balancing her various skillsets and life in general. Check out her artwork at: grafeet.com and her instagram: instagram.com/bygrafeet 

I also announce that the show will be on pause until the new year - either January or February (patrons, I've put the patreon on hold til then too)

This episode I ask the question: How important is it to have talent in the arts?

💅Check out my etsy store featuring my art prints, magnets, stickers and jewelry pieces: nadyagoestart.etsy.com

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A conversation with artist, writer, actor Susan Spangenberg! We discuss her childhood in queens and the hardships that she endured in her family life that have left profound wounds, but that she has managed to recover from from through the help of her creative work. We revisit her beginnings as a formal artist at The Living Museum studio program, her career in acting and dramatic writing and the exciting things that are coming up for her! Check out her artwork at: susanspangenberg.com and her instagram: instagram.com/straitjacketsusan and see her play RUN. HIDE. BE QUIET on her youtube here: youtube.com/watch?v=sd6HOZ-78NQ

This episode I ask the question: Should art be exempt from moral judgement?

A conversation with artist, curator, community leader Luis Martin, the Art Engineer! We discuss his perspectives on the art world as a latin, gay artist working primarily in collage who’s had an amazing career that’s included time as an art educator in the museum world to what he does now as an entrepreneurially oriented artist and educator/community-builder. A refreshing convo about the art of not only collage, but also of building a life that suits you beautifully. Check out his websites: collagedream.com and his awesome podcast Studio Confessions

This episode I ask the question: How important is art education for artists??

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A conversation with multimedia artist Lining Wang! We discuss how their neurodivergence intersects with their artistic practices, how they manage their time among many different types of projects and media, how their work has connected them to supportive community and much more! Here is a link to my child art referenced in the ep: https://expressionquestpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/06/21/my-first-known-work-of-art

My next Inner Quest creative workshop is Casual Creative Therapy 2! on Sat Aug 1, 6-7:30pm EST, $8. We'll work through introspective and fun visual art  prompts to simply enjoy creating while connecting with oneself and  others! We'll be using aspects of our feelings as subject matter plus  some far out exercises while we chat and share. Use any materials, No prior skills required! Register Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExpressionQuest/e/35436

This episode I ask the question: How do you feel about accepting money for your creative work?

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I take a time out on the conversations with artists and just talk to yal! It's been nearly a year of me doing this pod and I wanted to take a look back, reflect on my limits as a human doing and look forward to having more fun in year 2! Also will be telling you about a few related dreams I've had and what messages they might be telling me.

My upcoming creative workshop: Get Out of Your Own Way with Inner Parts Work is Sat May 29, 5-6:30pm EST, $12. Are you standing in your own way when it comes to your creative projects? Procrastinate much? Get to know the "inner parts" of your personality that exist to help you navigate life but can sometimes stand in the way of expression and progress. We'll practice expressing from them visually/poetically so we can build more balanced relationships with them. No prior skills required, use any materials Register Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExpressionQuest/e/30668

This week I ask the question: How do you deal with your inner critic?

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