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A silly and serious podcast about creativity and stepping out of your comfort zone.
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Kat Middleton is a scientist and aFISHionado based in Ottawa, and we last heard from her in episode 79. In this episode, she takes big, brave steps towards a lifelong dream: animating a short film and submitting to a (very Art Horse-y) local animation festival. You can find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katmidds and on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@katmidds In this episode:The juicy joy of finally making things MOVEDissolving barriers with time, practice, and lots of Youtube tutorialsBig Animation Dreams? Where to start!We mention:Procreate Dreams: https://procreate.com/dreamsAlex Grigg tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexGriggAnimationBardot Brush: https://www.youtube.com/@BardotBrushLog drivers Waltz: https://youtu.be/upsZZ2s3xv8?si=jzZ0Eya7N7LCVwiwBlackfly: https://youtu.be/f389hIxZAOc?si=AC3L9oI2dGjm-E5hScavengers Reign: https://youtu.be/CADHf3kPnjAAnimation Show and Tell (Ottawa - sold out!!) https://www.instagram.com/animationshowntellOttawa animation festival: https://www.animationfestival.ca/
A walking-around-the-house episode:breaking news: what if hoarding supplies actually limits your future (instead of expanding it)?picking up the pieces after the Big Dance and goals become a little clearerhow do you reskill an entire generation?I mention:It's All Too Much by Peter WalshHold On to Your Kids by Gabor Maté and Gordon NeufeldPlayful Parenting by Lawrence CohenDigital Minimalism by Cal NewportScarcity Brain by Michael Easter
Kristen Egan is a mixed media artist – primarily gourds, wood, and paper clay – based somewhere in the woods of Pennsylvania. Her folkloric and characterful masks drip with personality and take illustration 3 dimensional. See her work on Instagram at kristeneganart.This episode contains a PSA about breast cancer.In this episode: How to grow as an artist when people expect the same type of work from you (one thing at a time)Purposeful imperfectionFinding myth in every day lifeThis is kind of a follow-up episode to episode 181 of the Tenet podcast, where they talk about the basics - sourcing gourds and art school, some background, all the good stuff - it's an excellent episode and you can find that here: https://www.tenetpodcast.com/episodes/ep-181-kristen-egan-mixed-media-sculpture-masksWe mentionAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanArch Enemy Arts (Philadelphia): https://www.archenemyarts.com/
Cassidy McAuliffe is a photographer, filmmaker, storyteller, teacher, and artist. She's half of the Woodland Sisters (https://www.woodlandsisters.com/), who make creative projects inspired by Northern Ontario, sisterhood & social/environmental themes. You can hear more from Cassidy in episodes 112/113.In this episode:The DELIGHT of learning to sew + rekindling oldfashioned skillsOn perfection: you having ambition is not the problem (LOVE TO HEAR IT)Tolerating longing with small winsWhat would be deserving of your limited time on this planet?How do you build something that outlives you? (you tell me)We mention:The substack (the dancing photo is at the bottom of #4): https://woodlandsisters.substack.com/Sew Local SudburyA Perfectionist's Guide to Losing ControlThe Art of GatheringSophie Lucido Johnson comic - you get to decide: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4F-5xvrrKA/Miitens: https://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTmiittens.php
Capri Aspe is a little bit of everything: ballerina, composer, contra caller, puppeteer, film editor, travelling performer... and she's not afraid to add new things to that list!We talk about:Using existing works (eg. Barney) as a springboard for learning new skillsCreativity as the arrangement of different types of mediaHow to keep perfectionism from bogging you down? Quotas.Weight lifting is for ballerinas tooCheck our her children's show, Sugar Plum Celeste and the Big Book of Ballet: https://sugarplumceleste.com/. I've watched a few episodes so far and honestly I think it was made for me haha "The experts in Celeste's ballet book are giving conflicting advice. How can a fairy make progress when the instructions aren't clear?" okay just @me already
This episode was recorded in August 2023. We last heard from Rikka in episode 103! She's a writer, sewist, and Asian ball-jointed doll enthusiast. You can find her on Instagram @crimsonchimera.The routine is not writing 500 words every morning. The routine is asking myself, "what do I have the energy and the heart for today?"How can I commit to making something if I don't even know if it will be good?I'm scared _____ because _____ 👀We mention:Devon Walz's podcast Art + MagicTMNT artist Woodrow White: https://www.instagram.com/woodrow_white I Solo Balboa with Olga Marina: https://isolobalboa.com/(book) How to Calm Your Mind with Chris Bailey(book) Arc of a Scythe by Neal Shusterman
A walking around the house carrying baby episode.how many ways can you fuck up one pair of baby overalls?if I'm not making it like instagram says (bright colours!) then what's the point?play is only fun if it turns out EXACTLY HOW I PLANNEDhow do you breathe love into a windowless room?I mentionZak Foster: https://www.zakfoster.com/The Quilty Nook: https://quiltynook.zakfoster.com/Amanda Nadig: https://www.amandanadig.com/New Song Quilting Co: https://newsongquilting.com/shopEmily Van Hoff (quilter): https://www.emilyvanhoff.com/(book) The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations, by Elizabeth Keating
Caitlin McIver ("mc-EE-ver") is a ceramicist based in Seattle, WA. About a year and a half ago she moved across the country and found the creative love of her life: CLAY. A background in industrial design helped her find her voice in sculpture surprisingly quickly. Now she can't get enough and she's at an inflection point - how do I do more of this and less other stuff??? You can see her work on her website: https://www.cmciver.com/, or her instagram @cmciver.studio.We talk about: your voice comes from places you've been and things you've doneteachers: resources + connectors + opportunity finders vs. blocked creativespeople been making pots in pits for 1000s years you're fine (I'm fine)We mention:"If you had a shitty parent..." (KC Davis): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CinEcl8O-8e/Sarah Nelson: https://sarahnelson.art/ (episodes 74/75, 98, 116)
A walk around the house:What happens when you get the right equipment for the job? You avoid itLeaving projects until they naturally resolve themselves2024: the year of no pressure but also a few long overdue things and some big projects and ok maybe some pressureI mention:How to Keep House While Drowning by KC DavisOrganizing from the Inside Out by Julie MorgensternBirth resource: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wtf is a coverstitch machine: https://threadsmonthly.com/what-is-a-coverstitch-machine/ADORABLE kids clothing patterns: https://ohmeohmysewing.com/
I had a baby! And we're getting back on the horse with an unedited walking episode. Content: I talk a bit about How It Went aka doctors scaring me until about 11:53, and mention stillbirth but don't talk in detail about it.I talk a bit about what I worked on while I waited (literally loose ends) and some hopes for 2024.I mention Certified Nurse Midwife Beth Connors: https://www.bethconnors.com/ - she gave me the courage to advocate for myself in the last few weeks, and she can meet virtually! In case you don't have access to a local midwife like I didn't. Highly recommend.
A walking episode 🥾🐕 I chat about how 'Nostalgia' finally went, and some learnings from hosting creative events (the first Art Party!)
Jackie E. Davis is the artist behind Underpants and Overbites and our Rochester correspondant. She's been on the podcast a bunch of times - if you're looking for more Jackie you can find her in episodes 13, 50, 71, 76/77, 89, and 95.In this episode, we talk about how Jackie's new baby Peanut has affected her creative process/life/psychology. Jess feels the tension between doing too many things at once and the irresistible urge to follow the many-stranded thread of interests.This episode was recorded in August.We mention: Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern How to Calm your Mind by Chris Bailey
Sarah Nelson is an environmentally focused illustrator who's currently making work about climate change (among other things).We talk about the future of AI and the planet (we might have more of a say than we think), creating from passion vs. personal narrative, and what do you do when your job disappears overnight? This episode was recorded in June.Her solo exhibition is on now!!Change: An Arctic JourneyOpens September 6th, reception September 22ndat the Art History Gallery at the University of St Thomas2115 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105You can find Sarah Nelson:on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_ann_nelsonon her website: https://sarahnelson.art/on Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/user/sarahannnelsonby email: sarah@sarahnelson.artin episodes 74, 75 and 98!We mentionThe Arctic Circle Residency (you should apply!!): https://thearcticcircle.orgAsmat Art: https://www.theamaa.org/The Arctic Circle Podcast: https://www.arcticcircle.org/podcast Book: The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking"What is an Image" - Lynda BarryThe painting of 3 boys on the dock: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjljVmMpYwD/?img_index=9
Just a little update.Bluegrass camp got cancelled :(I went to a jam though!I get interrupted by a kid on a dirt bike and I left it in (sorry)Improv quilt!Log jam / burnout revelationsIf you're listening in the future and you're feeling chronological about it, this episode was recorded after chatting with Sarah, Jackie, and Rikka (but those episodes aren't out at the time of publishing this one!).
A walking episode: Jess (FINALLY) finishes a bra (that fits!), reads some books that spark inspiration, and signs up for a deep dive that no one saw coming.Send nostalgic photos to arthorsepod@gmail.com.I mention: Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern"You Just Need to Lose Weight": and 19 Other Myths about Fat People by Aubrey GordonRelatedly, Maintenance Phase (podcast)How to Calm Your Mind by Chris BaileyMy Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place by Meik WikingThe damn tune I'm trying to sing the horse and cow of is called "Irishman's Heart to the Ladies"The "social food" I was thinking of is a Vietnamese Spring RollNimblefingers Bluegrass camp
Cassidy McAuliffe is a photographer, filmmaker, storyteller, teacher (!), and artist. She's half of the Woodland Sisters (https://www.woodlandsisters.com/), who make creative projects inspired by Northern Ontario, sisterhood & social/environmental themes.This episode picks up right where we left off in part 1. We talk about what stops us from sharing art, what do you do when you forget how to draw, and the phrase, "I am willing to... ". You can hear more from Cassidy in our earlier episode, #105.This episode was recorded in March 2023.Website: https://cassidymcauliffe.com/Photography: https://www.instagram.com/cassidyjeanmc/Woodland Sisters: https://www.instagram.com/woodland.sisters/ We mention:4000 Weeks by Oliver BurkemanGifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Cassidy McAuliffe is a photographer, filmmaker, storyteller, teacher (!), and artist. She's half of the Woodland Sisters (https://www.woodlandsisters.com/), who make creative projects inspired by Northern Ontario, sisterhood & social/environmental themes.We talk about jumping (getting pushed) into the deep end, being a small business and getting off of Instagram, and trying to make every class a TED talk. You can hear more from Cassidy in our earlier episode, #105.This episode was recorded in March 2023.Website: https://cassidymcauliffe.com/Photography: https://www.instagram.com/cassidyjeanmc/Woodland Sisters: https://www.instagram.com/woodland.sisters/ We mention:Off the Grid podcast: https://www.softersounds.studio/off-the-gridTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch AlbomThe Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Another walking episode! This one is mostly about some recent quilting empowerment (thrifted "misfit" fabrics and tiny little quilts) and chipping away at the big painting show (due October!)I mention:Emily Van Hoff's colourful quilted shapes: https://www.emilyvanhoff.com/Quilter Zak Foster: https://www.zakfoster.com/ Zak's Quilty Nook: https://quiltynook.zakfoster.com/Quilter Amanda Nadig: https://www.amandanadig.com/Sarah Nelson, artist and creative confidant: https://sarahnelson.art/ (also Art Horse episodes 74/75 and 98)
A walking episode! Life and creativity update.I mention: Banksia bralette pattern: https://www.munaandbroad.com/products/banksia-bralette-sewing-pattern-pdfElizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love
We talk with Adriana about overcoming the fear of writing through erotica, proving you can do the thing by doing the thing, and how maybe life doesn't just move in one direction. This episode contains mature themes 😉We mention, as resources for erotica reading and writing:Inkitt: https://www.inkitt.com/genres/eroticaPenana: https://www.penana.com/tag/eroticaLelo: https://www.lelo.com/blog/erotic-fantasies/Refinery 29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/erotic-fictionWattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/Radish: https://radishfiction.com/Quinn: https://www.tryquinn.com/Dipsea: https://www.dipseastories.com/
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