Creating with Purpose, Sharing Important Stories and Embracing Artistic Power with Michael Carini
Update: 2025-12-04
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On this episode of the We Are Artists Podcast, host Shannon Shine is joined once again by abstract artist and creative advocate Michael Carini for a heartfelt, honest, and empowering conversation. Michael shares how he’s turned personal grief and life experience into creative fuel — not just to express emotion, but to connect, advocate, and inspire. Together, Shannon and Michael explore what it truly means to use your art as a platform — to speak truth, to build connection, and to empower both the artist and the audience.
🎧 In This Episode, We Dive Into:
🎧 In This Episode, We Dive Into:
- How grief and personal loss shaped Michael’s art and deepened his sense of purpose — including the recent loss of a close friend
- When it’s okay to work for free, and how to discern whether an opportunity truly supports your long-term creative vision
- The importance of self-promotion and learning to be your own advocate as an artist in an evolving industry
- Galleries vs. going solo — the risks, rewards, and how to align your work with spaces that match your energy
- Mental health and artistic expression — how art can be a lifeline for those navigating dark or difficult emotions
📲 Follow Michael Carini: @acrylicalchemy | cariniarts.com
🎨 Hosted by Shannon Shine: shannonshineart.com | @shannonshine.official
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