How We Create

How We Create

Empowering artists across disciplines by sharing the obstacles, fears, and triumphs of living a creative life. Conversations with fine artists, musicians, performers, dancers, filmmakers, etc. with a theme for each podcast season. You will learn how they create, how they experiment, and how they turn mistakes into opportunities for growth. Their stories will inspire you to take creative action and will validate your own creative exploration. Listen and join the How We Create community.

Pause When You Need To

Making the decision to walk away from a project is too difficult, so I'm calling it a 'pause'.Thank you for your continued support and please you can still take a minute to rate, review, share an episode with a friend. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram: @CorisaMorenoArtEmail me: corisamorenoart@gmail.comOriginal music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

07-01
03:49

UnPrime the World

Growth, change and turning off the television. You are going to love this conversation with writer, Ed Lin. www.EdLinforPresident.comInstagram: edlinforpresidentThank you for your continued support and please take a minute to rate, review, share an episode with a friend. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram: @CorisaMorenoArtEmail me: corisamorenoart@gmail.comOriginal music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

05-17
32:11

Trust Yourself!

At any stage in your creative life, you will wonder if you are making the right decisions. Among other great advice and thoughts from painter, Sonya Sklaroff, comes a reminder that your instincts are there for a reason: Use them!www.sonyasklaroff.comInstagram: @sonyasklaroffI'm happy to be launching Season 3 of the podcast. Thank you for your continued support and please take a minute to rate, review, share an episode with a friend. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast...

04-19
26:59

Do It Anyway, S2E14

The only way to get over fear is to do the thing you are afraid of! This can be done in small steps :) Mara Girone joins How We Create to talk about fear and taking the leap from passion to business. You are going to love her approach to getting the work done.Www.maragirone.comwww.instagram.com/maragironewww.facebook.com/MaraGironeSSFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @C...

02-15
27:20

The Direction You are Meant to Take, S2E13

The pandemic pushed Sam Prince to give his attention to creativity. Prince is the Director of Samber Productions and their current play for Black History Month entitled “Frederick”. He is the Host of The Creativitorium Podcast. Blogger. Author. Actor.https://samber.productionsYou can find his children's book here, Actually, For Real.These are affiliate links to help support the podcast. Courses taught by Daniela Saioni from Season 2 Episode 12.5-Day Comedy Feature Film Premise Crea...

01-31
23:15

Laughing at the Most Painful Parts of Your Life, S2E12

Be humble. Don't be precious. Be a chicken. Comedy writer and teacher, Daniela Saioni, gives great advice on getting laughs from your trauma.Daniela is offering two 5-Day challenges, links below. The winners get to take her writing courses for free!These are affiliate links to help support the podcast.5-Day Personal TV Comedy Series Premise Creation Challenge from Jan 24 to 29th (which is Pay What You Want)https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/IrN7qiQm/soDoZggedWuoUvJA5-Day Comedy F...

01-17
36:43

Creativity Creates the Conversation, S2E11

We need more conversations. Art, whether it's fine art, photography, film, music, dance, etc, gives us a place to start. Let's start it now. My guest today, TJ Walsh, is an internationally exhibited artist who has nurtured creativity in hearts and minds for decades. He received his BFA in graphic design and an MA in clinical counseling psychology. He is an expert in human relationships, human creativity, the creative process, fear, and procrastination.In 2021, TJ created the BOLD CREATIV...

01-03
37:22

Art as Love, S2E10

Ending the year by talking about love, art, addiction and learning to trust yourself with filmmaker, LJ Fogel. Movie trailer: https://www.godonthestreet.com/videoUpdates and missives on filmmaking as a spiritual practice: https://www.godonthestreet.com/subscribeInstagram @godonthestreetFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol...

12-21
34:06

The Art of Human Connection, S2E9

We are creators and that's what makes us wonderful and amazing human beings. Listen to artist, Brian Mallman talk about fear, darkness and the beauty of creation.BMallman.ComOn Instagram @BrianMallman#playmusicontheporchdayFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

12-06
32:47

The Story Doesn't End, S2E8

Painter, Eleanor Hubbard, takes us through her story of almost not becoming an artist. She also shares her experience with social justice that ended in a way she never would have imagined because the story never really ends for any of us. www.EleanorHubbard.comIG: institutevoleuFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

11-23
30:01

Happiness: Not Sure if You Can Buy It but They Sure are Trying to Sell It S2E7

Where do you put your darkness? We all have it in us so where do you allow people to see it? Serena Cole's art questions our need for happiness and explores the darkness and power in fashion. We get to hear about Serena's influences, her favorite 80's bands, and her fears on today's episode. SerenaCole.OrgInstagram: SerenaColeArtFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah St...

11-16
35:51

REPLAY: Creating a Modern Tradition, E13

A truly inspiring conversation about creativity and life with Deborah Stokol. Deborah is a multi-instrumentalist composer, singer, and producer, English and writing teacher, and journalist. She recently stepped away from more than a decade of full-time teaching to work on her music and creative writing. Like the bards and troubadours of old, she tells musical stories from her imagination but also creates melody to literary and sacred text, often from the oral tradition, and you can find some ...

11-03
34:22

Fear, Joy, and Goats, S2E5

The animal kingdom lives in fear of predators and has developed ways to survive. How do you not only survive, but also thrive as a creative? Today's guest, Brynn Metheney is an illustrator and concept artist. Metheney talks about working in Hollywood and the changes that have taken place in her life due to COVID.You can find Brynn's work at www.BrynnArt.com.Instagram: BrynnMetheneyPatreon: www.patreon.com/BrynnMetheneyFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find m...

10-27
28:43

Dream to Nightmare to Finding Your Path, S2E4

What if you are living your dream, but it turns out to be a nightmare. Listen to choreographer, dancer, cyanotype photographer, mixed-media artist, and educator, Emie Hughes as she shares her story of leaving everything she thought would make her happy to find her true joy.You can find Emie's work at www.bluejarllc.comInstagram: BlueJarStudioFacebook: BlueJarStudioFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork at www.corisamoreno.comInstagram @CorisaMoren...

10-19
30:13

Walk in Rolling, S2E3

Learn how to face your fear from Filmmaker, Adam Preskill. Preskill shares his philosophy on fear, the creative process, and surfing. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork at www.corisamoreno.comInstagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

10-13
30:54

What Do We Do with the Monsters all Around Us? S2E2

Monsters, resistance and overcoming fear. Listen to D. Scott Miller speak his truth and encourage you to not compromise yours. D. Scot Miller is the founder of The Afrosurreal Arts Movement through his publication of The Afrosurreal Manifesto in The San Francisco Bay Guardian, May 20, 2009.Managing Editor of The East Bay Express, Columnist-In-Residence at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Advisory Board Member of Nocturnes Journal of Literary Arts, and regular contributor to several we...

10-05
41:33

Your Process is Beautiful and Sexy

Being an artist is hard but the process of making is beautiful. Join actor, writer, filmmaker and podcast host, Christopher Rivas, on this week's episode. christopherrivasstorytelling.com christopherrivas.comInstaAdult language is used in this episode. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

09-21
27:11

Look. Study. See. E14

Get inspired by 92-year-old working sculptor, Jean Carter. Jean began took her first sculpting class in her mid-40's and that sparked her love for the medium and 50+ career as an artist. Jean not only shares some of her career highlights and but gives sage advice for all. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show

09-14
31:40

Creating a Modern Tradition, E13

A truly inspiring conversation about creativity and life with Deborah Stokol. Deborah is a multi-instrumentalist composer, singer, and producer, English and writing teacher, and journalist. She recently stepped away from more than a decade of full-time teaching to work on her music and creative writing. Like the bards and troubadours of old, she tells musical stories from her imagination but also creates melody to literary and sacred text, often from the oral tradition, and you can find some ...

09-06
33:39

Start Your Creative Revolution, E12

How do you find traction for your work when you are not taking a traditional approach? Author, Aaron Philip Clark, talks about his path to becoming a writer and the steps he took when he was told that his first novel wasn't what was 'normally' published. www.AaronPhilipClark.comPre-Order Clark's latest novel, Under Color of Law: https://tinyurl.com/58wwusewFollow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. You can...

08-31
29:47

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