(NOT) A Real Artist

In episode 23 we talk about games and being gamers. We explore what makes one a gamer, the different types of games we engage in (board, video, TTRPG) and our feelings around the label and the activity.Key Takeaways 1. The label of "gamer," like "artist," can be difficult for us to claim. When we examine why, we see that we sometimes feel too casual about it, believing we don’t i

In episode 22 we talk about all the ways in which we have been creative recently, and explore what it means to engage in different artforms and how it relates to our creativity as a whole.Key TakeawaysWe usually paint to express our creativity; therefore, it can sometimes feel like anything that is not painting, isn’t necessarily creative, or has no common thread with our main cr

In episode 21 we talk about people pleasing. We explore why we do it, what it means, the positive and negative sides to it and how to move towards having healthier boundaries in all areas of life. Key Takeaways:1. The term people pleasing; refers to all humans, that one may willingly do things for, at the expense of oneself.2. The act of people pleasing is about controlling how oth

In episode 20 we discuss the double edged sword of consistency; how to find consistency and stay consistent in our art practice, whilst staying true to the messy and unplannable nature of being an artist. Key Takeaways:Consistency can be used as a useful tool or a rod for your back.Some of us can use routine as a container or reminder to be consistent.A label can be used to give yo

We're back with a new season! Kicking things off in episode 19 we discuss struggles with long-term creativity and the continuing path we are on, insights on who we are on social media and the challenging yet rewarding endeavour of making new friends as an adult.Key Takeaways:There is no switch that takes you from being busy with work or life, to being creative. It instead takes tim

In this final episode of season 3 we talk to Professional Life Coach Olivia Millar, about our personal superpowers, balance and how to access lasting change!Find Olivia:Instagram: @olivia.millar.anewFacebook:@AnewOutcomeWebsite: www.anewoutcome.comChallenge Text: I'm going through a coaching exercise and I've been asked to reach out to people I respect and admire. If there's one tr

Our guest Elfie Tromp is a force of nature who will make you question everything and have you walking away with a feeling that anything is possible. Join us for a candid conversation about creativity, anger, humour, motherhood, the patriarchy and how to navigate life in such a turbulent world. Elfie Tromp (1985) is a Dutch writer, dramatist and performer. She is the city poet for R

Our next guest is Suzanne Earley, who generously explained the motivation, inspiration and working behind her art-journaller magazine; Strawberry Moon.Suzanne Earley is a multi-passionate artist living in Eastern Iowa with her husband. She has two adult children and her first grandchild is due in October. She is the publisher and editor of an independent magazine about art journali

In episode 15 we talk to artist Yuqiao Guo in a conversation that touches on cultural taboos, personal imagery, captioning our art and mixing seemingly unrelated passions. Yuqiao Guo is a London-based artist and designer who grew up between China and the USA. Trained as an architect and multimedia artist, Yuqiao approaches painting through the lens of self-portraiture and an i

Let us introduce you to Eamonn O'Dwyer who joined us for a conversation on innate talent, criticism and rollercoaster theme music! Eamonn O’Dwyer is an award-winning composer-lyricist of Guyanese-Irish descent. His work spans genres from live orchestral to electronica, contemporary musical theatre, films & video games. He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Musi