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Fain House Radio: Creative Living Podcast

Fain House Radio: Creative Living Podcast

By Annie Fain Barralon

How can you do all that needs done in life and still pursue your desire to learn French, or the guitar, or grow a plant or make art? You can’t put a fiddle under our pillow and wake up playing it (though, how cool would that be!). Join me, Annie Fain Barralon, as I interview painters and gardeners, designers and musicians, photographers and cooks, creative livers of any kind, who have some how, in the middle of it all, continued on their creative paths no matter what.
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12. Make your life a work of art w/ Hannah Levin

Fain House Radio: Creative Living PodcastJun 08, 2021

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43: A fierce devotion to the beauty of the ordinary w/ Emileigh Zola

43: A fierce devotion to the beauty of the ordinary w/ Emileigh Zola

Years ago, a class Emileigh Zola signed up for was canceled last minute and she ended up in a traditional broom making class. This serendipitous turn of events put her on the path to what would become a big love of her life as well as her main livelihood. It's more than just how good it feels to make things with our hands, Emileigh has what she describes as "a fierce devotion to the beauty of the ordinary." A special, handmade broom meant for sweeping your floor can help transform the "blah" of an everyday chore into more of a ritual and as Emileigh says, "creates an everyday opportunity for slowing down and really being intentional." She is also a teacher of broom making workshops, an herbalist and organizer of women re-wilding gatherings. She reminds us that learning a new skill is an opportunity for us to be beginners again, to allow ourselves to really go for the things that light us up and when that special creative/growth opportunity presents itself to have the courage to "put our hand on the door and open it."


Learn more about Emileigh and her work here:

Website: https://handmadebrooms.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhythm.and.ritual.craft/

Fundraiser for Women's Pilgrimage: https://handmadebrooms.com/shop/category/fundraiser/

Women's Re-Wilding Retreats: https://www.wildabundance.net/in-person-classes/rewilding-for-women/

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Your Quote for the Day:

"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."

~ W.B. Yeats

May 01, 202335:06
42: Creativity as a language that moves us beyond words w/ Ginger Huebner

42: Creativity as a language that moves us beyond words w/ Ginger Huebner

The medium where Ginger Huebner feels most at home is the mixing of collage and chalk. Trained as an architect she realized that what called to her more than how a building was designed and put together was how a space "felt." She now uses these mixed media as a way to translate those feelings and, in her words, considers the process her second language. She reminds us that creativity comes in many forms, that we all have our own creative language and that developing our sense of creative freedom and choice is incredibly important no matter our age. Let yourself be nurtured by it and put those good feelings back into the world. Whatever form is comes in, listen to it, love it and embrace it.


Learn more about Ginger and her work here:

Website: www.gingerhuebner.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gingerhuebnerart/
TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ginger_huebner_conversations_beyond_words_translating_life_through_imagery_color

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Your Quote for the Day:

"There is no end to creativity. Hence, to strive towards an end result is a fool's errand. Set goals, make music and paint pictures, but know that the crux of your happiness balances delicately on the wings of the act of creativity itself. Not at the finish line."

~ Brandon Boyd

Dec 20, 202230:45
41: Building it is just the beginning w/ Lindsey Liden

41: Building it is just the beginning w/ Lindsey Liden

Lindsey Liden has had quite a few creative step-stones in his life. He has played full drum kit for a punk band, painted huge colorful wall paintings that couldn't even fit into his car, worked in various restaurant kitchens, toured as a fiddle player and completed a university degree in classical percussion. Little did he know that all steps would lead to his now career as a banjo builder and fine woodworker. Though he now has a working studio next to his wife's ceramic studio, and just across the field from my very own studio (did I mention he is my brother?), the path has not always been clear and easy for him. His story is one of wanting the creative life so badly that he is truly up for doing all it takes to stay true to his creative path. He reminds us to embrace what we're good at and to find a way to use it as an asset of our work rather than fighting against our natural selves. Hurdles and struggles are part of what every one of us experiences. The main thing is to keep moving forward and to know that you are building on something big and it's going to take a life time to do it, so make sure to enjoy the ride.

Learn more about Lindsey and his work & workshops here:

Website: https://www.mulheroncraft.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mulheron_banjos/

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Your Quote for the Day:

"There is no use trying,” said Alice. “One can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” 

~Lewis Carroll

Dec 13, 202242:54
40: Start Where You Are w/ Jason Pierson

40: Start Where You Are w/ Jason Pierson

Quilter, natural dyer, Jason Pierson has all kinds of ways of folding his making life into his work and family life. Sometimes it means working on smaller wall hangings rather than large, full-scale quilts. Sometimes it means stirring the dye pot on the stove in-between work meetings on his computer or always having his hand sewing nearby, road trips and visits with friends included. He reminds us that much foraging for natural dyes can be done even along your average roadside, that you don't need any special permission to try something new and that dabbling just might help you discover your next favorite hobby...or career!


Learn more about Jason and his work here:
Instagram: @fellinlovewiththemoon & @jasonpiersonquilts
Website:
jasonpiersonquilts.com
Shop: etsy.com/shop/jasonpiersonquilts

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Your Quote for the Day:

"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
~Thomas Alva Edison

Nov 09, 202238:60
39: Making something from nothing w/ Rachel Yearick

39: Making something from nothing w/ Rachel Yearick

Seamstress, quilter, mom of three, Rachel Yearick, loves to sew so much and has sewn for so long that she doesn't even remember learning how. At some point she found herself with a big batch of tossed king size, hotel sheets from the second hand shop and started experimenting with natural dying. Eventually these sheets got cut into pieces and became a source for her dress fabrics. She now makes and sells beautiful dresses with quilt-square panels that run down the front. The enjoyment that comes from making something from nothing is huge in her life and is a philosophy that flows directly into how she runs her one-woman, garment business. She reminds us that our creative path can sometimes meander more than we planned for, that having big dreams may demand a big dose of flexibility and that what often has the biggest impact over time are all the tiny bits we find a way to fit into our day...right here, right now, with what we have on hand.

Learn more about Rachel and her work here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estherhollowsmercantile/
Shop:
www.estherhollows.etsy.com

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Your Quote for the Day:

“Creativity itself doesn’t care at all about results – the only thing it craves is the process.”
~ Elizabeth Gilbert

Nov 01, 202241:57
38: Facing the Blank Canvas w/ Hannah Seng

38: Facing the Blank Canvas w/ Hannah Seng

Painter, fiddler, banjo player Hannah Seng feels deeply that not matter what we say, we're all creative. We put so much pressure on ourselves to do things just right, even from the beginning, forgetting that we are just not going to hit the mark the first time and that's ok. Hannah knows from experience that it all boils down to alot of repeating of gestures by regularly "doing the thing." Though it's not easy and takes lots of humility and patience to get through to the other side, it's so worth it! Hannah reminds us that there is real joy in using nice materials (and instruments!) and when artist and medium merge they make gold, but "you've gotta make some sparks first." And when in doubt, start by making ourselves happy where we can so that the inspiration can get unstuck and come pouring out of us.


Learn more about Hannah and her work here:

www.hannahseng.com

instagram.com/hannahsengart

facebook.com/hannahsengart

hannahseng.bandcamp.com/releases

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Your Quote for the Day:

"There is something beautiful about a blank canvas, the nothingness of the beginning that is so simple and breathtakingly pure. It’s the paint that changes its meaning and the hand that creates the story. Every piece begins the same, but in the end they are all uniquely different."

~ Piper Payne

Oct 25, 202255:46
37: Move your feet w/ Becky Hill

37: Move your feet w/ Becky Hill

Dance has been the main guiding force in Becky Hill's life. Her love of, and involvement in, percussive dance has quite literally shaped friends she's made and places she's been. With banjo playing and square dance calling added to the mix, Appalachian music and dance traditions have become a sacred connection to place and community for her. She reminds us that some of our creative loves may be relaxed and informal (like playing tunes in the kitchen) and others may be arduous and complicated (like pushing the envelope of your craft or medium, especially if you are making it your profession). When you dedicate yourself to carving time out for that "thing" you really want to do or learn about, your life will be richer for it. And when in doubt, work hard, play hard and embrace the radical joy that is now. 

Learn more about Becky and her work here: 

Website: https://www.rebeccahill.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_becky_hill_/
The musical track at the end of this episode is called "Margaret's Song" featuring the T-Mart Rounders: Jesse Milnes (fiddle), Kevin Chesser (banjo) & Becky Hill (on feet). Website: https://www.rebeccahill.org/t-mart-rounders.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmartrounders/ _____________________________________ 

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Your Quote for the Day: "There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them." ~ Vicki Baum

Sep 22, 202240:20
36: We are all born creative w/ Kate King

36: We are all born creative w/ Kate King

For Kate King the world of creativity has always felt like a safe place to be. As an artist, author, licensed counselor, art therapist and creator of the Radiant Life Project, Kate's approach to overall wellness is to honor the connection point where psyche meets spirit meets art. This holistic perspective of using art for healing, growth and insight involves a mix of clinical analysis with what she describes as "the warmth and accessibility of creativity." Making art can be healing in itself and it can also be an incredible way through the back door into a person's unconscious that may not be available them just through talking. She reminds us that the best project any of us can ever engage in is the project of our own personal growth, that we are all born creative and to keep letting ourselves explore the world even if it's as tiny as thinking an imaginative thought or noticing a pleasing color.

Learn more about Kate and her work here:

Website:
www.TheRadiantLifeProject.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theradiantlifeproject/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theradiantlifeproject?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxGCo2H8iWIReg8X6ADubg

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Your Quote for the Day:

"Instructions for living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”

~ Mary Oliver

Sep 15, 202238:17
35: Dreaming in real time w/ Kelcey Loomer

35: Dreaming in real time w/ Kelcey Loomer

Should you make just what you know will sell or just what your heart wants to make? Or both? This question and many more flow through Kelcey Loomer's head as she paints for hours at her canvas. Working mostly with oils and prepared mixed media surfaces, on both large and small scales, she finds inspiration from everything to time in the woods and her kids to facing grief and a new favorite song put on repeat. She describes her process as "dreaming in real time" and as a type of meditative state that has been incredibly healing to her. Her hope is that those who go home with her paintings also feel free to find their own meaning and good feelings in her work. She reminds us to notice and gather up all the little and big things that light us up and that when matched with believing in ourselves and some dedication we'll be one step closer to where we want to be. 


Learn more about Kelcey and her work here:
Website: https://www.kelceyloomer.com
Seed & Sky Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeedandSky
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kelceyloomer/
https://www.instagram.com/seedandsky/

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Your Quote for the Day:
"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."
~ Aristotle

Sep 07, 202242:25
34: That feeling is worth a million bucks w/ Margaret Cogswell
Aug 08, 202251:04
33: Enjoying the process w/ Annie Erbsen

33: Enjoying the process w/ Annie Erbsen

Annie Erbsen grew up in a musical family and as a child equated people jamming in the kitchen as community. She later studied and worked as a physicist which she describes as "using math as your toolbox to figure out literally every thing about the universe, known and unknown," and as one of the most satisfying creative times of her life. Her varied and fun list of endeavors include being a soap maker in Italy, a learner of waltzes on the fiddle, swing dancer, cooking instructor with a focus on gluten-free cooking, a maker of ceramics, and as a rhythm guitar player for dancers. She reminds us that you don't have to be able to read music to pick up an instrument, cooking for others is a really important way of sharing love and to try to enjoy the process of whatever you’re doing and notice how that makes your body feel. If it turns out to be something you really enjoy…then, you’ve done good. 

Learn more about Annie here:
Website: https://annieerbsen.com
Instagram: @appalachiantoalpine 

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Your Quote for the Day:
“Cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music. And cooking draws upon your every talent--science, mathematics, energy, history, experience--and the more experience you have, the less likely are your experiments to end in drivel and disaster. The more you know, the more you can create.”  ~Julia Child

Jun 07, 202228:13
32: Finding gratitude for the road blocks w/ David Hughes

32: Finding gratitude for the road blocks w/ David Hughes

May 17, 202229:12
31: Exploration is Inspiration w/ Jen Swearington
May 04, 202255:13
30: The power of accumulation w/ Géraud Barralon

30: The power of accumulation w/ Géraud Barralon

Musician, singer, builder of things (and my very own husband) Géraud Barralon is a great believer in the power of accumulation. If you have something new you want to learn or a skill you want to maintain, take just 15 minutes every day and you will start to see, what he describes as, "positive consequences." In his mind, song and music are spiritual food and are things meant to be shared. If shyness or insecurity is what you are struggling with it's important to start by acknowledging that it's truly meaningful to you and to do whatever you can to find the support to go make what you really want to happen, happen. He reminds us that we need to feel free in your spirit to be creative, sometimes getting inspired is as simple as taking in new things and that if the inspiration is real then the need to act on it is real. It makes you more yourself, which makes you stronger and then you can help people around you better.

Learn more about Géraud and his music here:
https://www.geraud-barralon.com


* The song Géraud sings at the end of this episode is called "Les Bosses" and can be found on his CD "La Trace du Poète." CD purchase and instant downloads can be found on his website.


If you are interested in taking the Slow Jam Workshop taught by Géraud and Annie Fain email us at: afainhouse@gmail.com
May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 / 5-7pm
Banjos, fiddles, standup bass, guitar, mandolin, uke & more welcome!


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Your quote for the day:
“Creativity is contagious, Pass it on."  ~Albert Einstein

Apr 12, 202235:39
29: Creativity is a kind of concentrated mindfulness w/ Daniel Nevins.
Apr 06, 202243:09
28: Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness w/ Zak Foster

28: Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness w/ Zak Foster

Improv quilter extraordinaire Zak Foster's specialties are memory quilts, burial quilts and community quilts made with salvaged and repurposed materials in his self-described wonky, free-form style. All is connected to his main project of "how to live the good life." After years of planning and prep he made the leap from his day job into the world of self employment where he pursues what he calls the "community quilting bee instinct." Quilts are a great excuse to get together and there is much richness in the idea that everyone brings their offerings with them and that when our hands are busy stitching we relax and just might have more real and honest conversations. Improv quilting has taught Zak that making mistakes can be an artist's best friend and that working with materials, no matter the material, gives us a safe space to try new things and build confidence in our own making. He reminds us that if we can't yet see "the exact shape" of our dream, try to make peace with not knowing and have faith that as you get more closely to it you will see it more clearly. And when it comes to making art, you can't mess up. In Zak's words, the only thing you could do to mess it up is "not to do the thing."


Learn more about Zak and his work here:
Website:
https://www.zakfoster.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zakfoster.quilts/

Looking for a closer connection?
https://quiltynook.zakfoster.com/

Seamside Podcast:
https://www.zakfoster.com/seamside



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Your Quote for the Day:

“Much like a patchwork quilt, inspiration that stirs and motivates us is made of many things.” — Robert Reynolds.


Mar 22, 202240:35
27: Creating a life of craft w/ Jessica Kaufman

27: Creating a life of craft w/ Jessica Kaufman

Mar 01, 202234:08
26: Sparks of Inspiration w/ Jessica Johnson
Feb 02, 202231:23
 25: Play accordion? "No way!" w/ Rachel Bell

25: Play accordion? "No way!" w/ Rachel Bell

When Rachel Bell's grandmother suggested she pick up the accordion her answer was "No way!" Eventually her education in music led her straight back to the accordion and this time around she fell in love. It's different than other instruments in a variety of ways and as Rachel says, "you can strap it on, it welds into your body and you can feel the vibrations as you play." Collaboration is where her heart is. It's a way to be in good company with fellow musicians she admires, exchange ideas and also be inspired to try something she wouldn't have thought of on her own. She reminds us to take in as much inspiration from as many sources as possible and that if we feel stuck, go outside, get filled up by nature and keep on moving ahead.

Learn more about Rachel and her music here:

Website: http://www.rachelbellmusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelbellmusic/
Bandcamp: https://rachelbellmusic.bandcamp.com/releases
Instagram: @rachelbellmusic

Tune Medley: Barracuda (Kenneth Murphy) / Turtles in the Sinkhole (Rachel Bell) played by Eloise & Co. (Rachel Bell, Becky Tracey & Andrew VanNordstrand)


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Your Quote for the Day:

“To be creative means to be in love with life. You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.” 

~Osho

Jan 25, 202233:17
24: Sometimes the distance between dreaming and doing is our biggest hurdle w/ Alex McLeod
Jan 18, 202236:23
23: Give yourself space & hold yourself up w/ Erica Stankwytch Bailey
Dec 15, 202148:56
22: Perfectionism and beauty are not the same thing w/ Hannah Burnworth
Nov 23, 202147:42
21: Take the idea that art does heal and fold it into your own making w/ Elizabeth Garlington
Oct 26, 202129:23
20: Inspiration is all around w/ Karl Engelmann

20: Inspiration is all around w/ Karl Engelmann

Karl Engelmann is a producer of food and music (including an annual Christmas album!). He discovered early on that work in kitchens dovetailed nicely with his calling to be a musician. He would sometimes work all day in the restaurant, leave to play a night-time gig, sleep a few hours and then show up again for his work shift. As the years passed, and as adult responsibilities increased, he found himself as a chef in the corporate world with endless work hours, rare family time and too worn out to create his music. Realizing this wasn't sustainable he and his wife decided to open their own restaurant and catering business in honor of work-life balance (they intentionally do not serve dinner) and farm-to-table sensibilities (even the chorizo and curry paste are made from scratch!) with time enough for his recording projects. He reminds us that multiple creative mediums can overflow into each other, lots of motivation can come from loving what you are doing and most importantly that keeping a hold of your creative life is just as important as keeping a hold of the rest of your life.

Learn more about Epic Catering & Restaurant in Hayesville, NC here: http://e-entrees.com
Open for lunch every day and brunch on Sundays.

Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epiccatering/

Check out Karl's music here: https://songwhip.com/karl-engelmann


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Your Quote for the day:

"Food is music to the body, music is food to the heart."

~ Gregory David Roberts

Oct 12, 202129:53
19: Your practicing is hidden in your playing w/ Riley Baugus
Sep 28, 202151:09
18: There are many different pathways to get somewhere w/ Annie Silverman
Sep 14, 202137:31
17. Living the creative life can be as simple as a walk in the garden, singing a song or even whipping up your favorite cornbread recipe w/ Tipper Pressley.

17. Living the creative life can be as simple as a walk in the garden, singing a song or even whipping up your favorite cornbread recipe w/ Tipper Pressley.

When Tipper Pressley opens a jar of home canned tomatoes and she sees that beautiful red color she says, "It's almost like I can feel the sunshine and remember myself starting the seed, planting it in the garden, then nurturing it and harvesting it with the sun on my arms, processing it...and then there you are eating it on a cold winter day." Maybe the way to a creative life is as simple as loving that certain color of tomato red, being close enough to the land to notice small signs of the changing of the seasons, working with your hands or passing creative ways of seeing things on to our children. As a long time blogger and now creator of content for her Celebrating Appalachia YouTube channel, Tipper is always looking for small things that need to be celebrated and reminds us that just as so many of the old ways fit into our modern lives we should also always be looking for a tiny bit of creativity to brighten our day.

Learn more about Tipper's projects here:
-Read her blog:
http://www.blindpigandtheacorn.com
-Watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BlindPigAndTheAcorn and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP87Uu3q9IDUpEl1xr8-VQA
-Follow in instagram: http://instagram.com/blindpigandacorn
-Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlindPigAndTheAcorn



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Your Quote for the day:

“Make an empty space in any corner of your mind, and creativity will instantly fill it.”
~ Dee Hock

Aug 31, 202124:54
16. Believe, believe again and when in doubt believe some more w/ Karen Hurtubise
Aug 04, 202135:09
15: If you're getting a lot of joy from it, keep doing it w/ Ian Brownlee
Jul 21, 202132:03
14: Feeding your creative soul radiates out into the world w/ Albert Jerez
Jul 07, 202139:14
13. Step up, take a seat at the table and own it w/ Atiyeh Ghanbari
Jun 23, 202136:39
12. Make your life a work of art w/ Hannah Levin

12. Make your life a work of art w/ Hannah Levin

Potter, singer song writer, yoga instructor, Ayurveda practitioner and personal health coach Hannah Levin's motto is "Make your life a work of art." Though being multi-passionate has meant different things to her at different times, she has remained faithful to the ebb and flow and enjoys the fact that her different mediums of focus are now overlapping in nice ways in her present work. She encourages all of us to find simple ways to honor our health so that there are fewer barriers between us and our creative inspirations. This could be waking before the sun and letting your energy build with the sunrise every morning or making lunch the largest meal of the day. She reminds us that because everything is always in a state of change, even if we feel stuck, we aren't. Maybe instead, we have found ourselves in the "breakdown" before the "breakthrough" which could be an exciting place indeed. 


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Your quote for the day:

"Start with pleasure. Make a list of all the things that are pleasurable in your life and then make an art form out of one of them. And if you’re courageous, make a list of all the things that are difficult in your life and make an art form out of one of them"

~ Paulus Berensohn, speaking in the film "To Spring from the Hand"

Jun 08, 202145:23
11. Not forcing it combined with pure persistence might just be the supportive combo you are seeking w/ Heather Stewart Harvey
Jun 01, 202135:23
10. It's really ok to be all about what makes you happy w/ Melissa Weaver Dunning
May 25, 202143:22
9. Put down the Facebook and pick up the banjo w/ Jim Pankey
May 18, 202134:30
8. Having great teachers paired with practicing motor skills make for a great start in your creative journey no matter the medium w/ Lauren deSerres

8. Having great teachers paired with practicing motor skills make for a great start in your creative journey no matter the medium w/ Lauren deSerres

May 10, 202131:12
7. If you're always filling your pockets with inspiration, there will surely be a new idea there for you when you need it w/ Melissa Engler & Graeme Priddle.
May 04, 202142:35
6. Life should not be so incredibly hard when you've got friends and community that you can share it with w/ Nanette Davidson
Apr 27, 202135:33
5. No one can change what you have in your mind or in your heart...creativity included w/ Misty Kelischeck
Apr 20, 202132:50
4. Art is one of the great reasons to be alive w/ Georgia Smith
Apr 14, 202140:42
3. Pursuing your creative endeavors is a way to get your internal needs met w/ Tom Liden
Apr 02, 202132:43
 2: Doing art can be a way of coming home w/ Greta Dietrich
Apr 01, 202135:14
1: How being "hell-bent" is an important part of your creative path w/ Aubrey Atwater
Apr 01, 202149:31
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