The Art We Make

In this solo episode, I discuss the merits of having a creative habit that can develop into a creative practice. Thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music "Nowhere Land".

A conversation with Bay Area Avian Artist, Amanda Krauss. We discuss creativity and mistakes, sharing a studio space with an artist dad, cleaning the studio as part of the creative process and  connecting to nature from both a biological and an emotional approach. We also address what it is like to make art during a pandemic.  Please support Amanda at: amandakraussart.com/ @amandakraussart on Instagram @AmandaKraussAvianArtist on Facebook   Thanks to Kevin McLeod for letting us use his song, “Nowhere Land”

In this solo episode, I discuss my meditation on creating from desire and pleasure - how beginning to locate our desires leads us to our truest selves. Thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

A conversation with my dear friend, writer, poet, and microbiologist Mary Fontana!  In it we discuss her writing process, decluttering the mind, having an emotional need to write, and emotional distance of poetry.  Please support Mary here: marypedia.wordpress.com @MarrietTheSpy on Twitter Thanks to Kevin McLeod for letting us use his song, “Nowhere Land”

A conversation with Mel Moseley, a theatre artist, musician, writer, storyteller, teacher, and truth teller based in Portland.  Her performance work explores themes of sexuality and relationships using music and storytelling. We discuss the powerful impact of sharing our personal truths publicly, the outdoors as a place for creativity, having the privilege and financial ability to pursue creative endeavors, how to get out of a creative funk, seeing yourself through the eyes of collaborators, the Bauhaus movement, and the importance of having multiple perspectives.  You are going to love this episode, which is a perfect way to wrap up this season of The Art We Make Podcast.  You can find Mel  at melaniemoseley.com  On Instagram and Facebook @sexologythemusical

A conversation with Bryan Northup, an environmental artist who creates sculptures and reliefs using single-use plastics and foam. These sculptures, which often look like food such as sushi-like rolls, highlight how our consumption relates to the environment.  We discuss Bryan’s process of making art from plastics as a method of paying attention to the environment, experimenting with discovery and wonder, how time limits can promote productivity, making as self care, and how being an artist is being a faucet for creativity.  I think you will enjoy this episode. And I promise that you will not look at your plastic bags, styrofoam meat trays, or empty pill bottles the same way since.  You can follow Bryan  On Instagram @bryan.northup And at bryannorthup.com Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”

A conversation with photographer Dawn Bertuca, Spring Bird’s first Artist in Residence. Her photography practice focuses on slowing down and noticing nature through her lens. We discuss shifting perspective in order to get a closer look at nature, noticing beauty in the everyday, and relieving stress through an art practice that has an outward focus.   You can follow Dawn On Instagram @dawnbertuca and everybeautifuldaydb And Pinterest @everybeautifulday Website: everybeautifulday.com   Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”

In this solo show, I delve into some concrete pathways for making money as an artist. I discuss my experience with selling goods on Etsy, on my own website, at shows, and at brick and mortars, and I present selling for commissions and for public art projects. I share my experience selling designs through Spoonflower and TeePublic, teaching and coaching, selling services, and devising ways for earning dependable monthly income. Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

Rachel works in the healing arts as a Massage Therapist specializing in Shiatsu. She also has a Plant and Elemental Medicine Practice.  We discuss how making is connected to the seasons and to the elements, the importance of scheduling and also of letting go, plant medicine, the need to be surrounded by nature, and living intentionally. You can find Rachel at fullcirclehealing.us On Instagram @fullcirclehealinggeneva and @chariot_apothecary  Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

I share with you, broadly, the challenges of turning your art into a business - at least the ones I have encountered these last few years.  I share what it means to have a calling that you also hope will turn a profit, starting a business from financial stability, finding self and doing personal development as a means forward in your business, trying many pathways and knowing when to pivot (I always jump ship too soon), and factoring time into your business decisions.  Part two (coming in two weeks) will delve into some concrete pathways for making money as an artist.  Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

A conversation with the founder and executive director of Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin, Illinois. Erin is a performance artist, founder and artistic director of Core Project Chicago, founder of the Going Dutch Festival, and a dance teacher and choreographer.  We talk about dance as an art form, creating environments through movement, finding inspiration during relaxed moments, collaborating, being forced to take a break from making, and so much more! Follow Erin and her work at Side Street Studio Arts On Instagram @sidestreetsa On Facebook @sidestreetstudioartselgin Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

I share strategies from my workbook for troubleshooting when things don’t go to plan and how to process your completed - or abandoned - project. The workbook, Practicing Creativity, helps creatives manifest their heart’s desire and make the thing that they have been aching to make! If you haven’t already, I recommend going back to listen to the episode featuring Part One, the episode feature Parts Two, Three, and Four, and the episode featuring Parts Five and Six.  Already listened to Parts One through Six?  Then grab your notebook and a pen. There are some discernment questions that you might want to write down.  Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

Tara is a writer, visual artist, and musician who also happens to be very busy carrying for children and family. For Tara, art making is critical to living.  So much so, that she calls it “breathing”.  We discuss practicing everyday art as a means of solitude, as a coping mechanism, as a human need, and making time for “art snacks.”   Recommendation: Steven King’s Book On Writing  Follow Tara on Instagram @littlet33  Follow Anna Lentz on Instagram @annalentz_art  Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

This episode features Parts Five and Six of my Practicing Creativity workbook. I share strategies for combating fear and doubt and making a plan for implementing your project.    Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

JoAnne is the founder and creator of The Meal, a movement dedicated to reacquainting Americans to the practice of the family meal. She is also trained in art, ayurvedic medicine, yoga, and massage therapy. She sees the practice of feeding ourselves as the ultimate in expressing our creativity.  In this episode we discuss the importance of the meal, food made with loving hands, food as creativity and as life force, intentionality of food and eating, misplaced creativity, and discord when creativity is not able to flow. Follow JoAnne  At themeal.net Facebook @ JoAnne Pavin Instagram@ joanne.pavin Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art  Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

In Parts Two, Three, and Four of my workbook, Practicing Creativity, I share the importance of naming your project, determining your audience, and discerning goals for your project.  This workbook helps creatives manifest their heart’s desire and make the thing that they have been aching to make! If you haven’t already, I recommend going back to listen to the episode featuring Part One. Already listened to Part One?  Then grab your notebook and a pen. There are some discernment questions that you might want to write down.  Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at www.annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

A conversation with textile artist and educator Pamela Penney. We discuss her commitment to the process of making as a method of healing, playing, and discovery. Also Pam shares her journey from being an artist in early motherhood, to owning and operating a brick and mortar business, to beginning a new chapter of teaching a process she has developed that involves spinning meditations for healing.  Follow Pam On Instagram and Facebook @pamelapenneytextilearts On the web pamelapenney.com, portfolio.pamelapenney.com, pamelapenney.wordpress.com/blog   Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

In this solo show, I share with you my workbook, Practicing Creativity, which I developed to help creatives manifest their heart’s desire and make the thing that they have been aching to make! This episode features the Introduction and Part One of the workbook. Grab your notebook and a pen. There are some discernment questions that you might want to write down. Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at www.annalentzart.com   Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

A conversation with Sarah Johnson, an artist living with ADHD. In it we discuss the challenges that ADHD presents to everyday life and how that impacts being an artist. Sarah presents excellent strategies and tools for coping with some of the challenges associated with ADHD. She covers everything from emotional regulation, executive functioning, self-care, self-forgiveness, and  how planning can aid in time blindness. This conversation was truly a gift for me to better understand the life of those living with ADHD. I am so grateful to Sarah for being so candid about her experiences and lessons learned. This episode is perfect for those with ADHD or for those who have loved ones, coworkers, and friends with ADHD.  Advisory Note: Sarah is not a doctor or a professional healthcare care worker, she is offering tips from her own life and her own experiences. This episode is truly wonderful and rich in information and insight (see resources below). You are going to love it!   Resources mentioned in this episode.  Mel Robbins Mindset Reset Laura Vandekamp Before Breakfast Podcast Brene Brown Annalog Planner and Practicing Creativity Workbook - springbird.land/creativitykit Seth Godin and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy How To ADHD YouTube Series Savvy psychologist podcast episode 103: How to say no without feeling guilty Marie Kondo    Follow Sarah https://www.littlequeststolove.com/   On Instagram @littlequeststolove   Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

Artist Sarah Johnson works primarily in watercolors and also crochets and knits. We discuss claiming artist as an identity and as a career, material responsiveness, making art full of color, emotions, and feelings, having a morning routine, and what it was like to make art for 365 days straight!  Follow Sarah https://www.littlequeststolove.com/ On Instagram @littlequeststolove   Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.