Episodes
July 23, 2023
Commentary Mystery
The Thrill of Mystery Today, we embark on a journey to explore the captivating world of mystery and its profound impact on our artistic practice. Like a hidden treasure awaiting discovery, mystery possesses the power to igni…
July 19, 2023
Art and Activism Interview with Elizabeth Mikotowicz
Can you be an activist and an artist? After listening to this episode, the answer is a resounding YES! Elizabeth talks about why she was incarcerated and how that experience set her on a path to help others who are disadvant…
July 16, 2023
Commentary Movement
Get up out of your chair and move Sometimes we need to get out of our comfort zone or special creative space and move around. Are you using movement in your work, let's learn how. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holid…
July 9, 2023
Commentary Legacy
How will I be known after I am gone? When you are gone, who will notice the work you have done, what will be left and how will we be able to access it? Think about your legacy now before someone else defines your legacy afte…
July 2, 2023
Commentary Genius
Does My Art Reflect The Genius Inside The word genius gets passed around all the time, but do we really know what it is and how to measure it? Does being one inhibit our creativity? My wife gave me a box of cards for the hol…
June 25, 2023
Commentary Fantasy
Making Fantasy Important Again Let's get back to our childlike wonderment of the world and inject some fantasy into it for ourselves and our audiences. Whether you're a writer, painter, musician, or any other creative soul, …
June 18, 2023
Commentary Embodiment
Embodying Your Work What does it mean to truly embody your work, I mean you made it, didn't you? When you truly enter the world of your creations, it can be a truly immersive experience. My wife gave me a box of cards for th…
June 11, 2023
Commentary Detachment
Healthy Detachment When I saw this card, it reminded me of Al-Anon and how they use loving detachment when dealing with their alcoholic partner. I didn't understand initially that detachment can be a good thing and it can gi…
June 4, 2023
Commentary Connection
Finding Connection We don't travel this world alone, no man is an island, you have heard it before. I used to not believe that, however, with age comes wisdom if we are open to it and I have found that making connections wit…
May 29, 2023
Commentary Awe
Finding Awe Have you ever experienced a black, maybe you just need to find something that creates awe in your life. Today we talk about how to find awe in the world around us. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays …
May 28, 2023
Interview with Emi Ferguson on Classical Music
Emi Ferguson's Bio Emi Ferguson has brought her love of music and performing to audiences around the globe, sharing the stage as a flute player, singer, and composer with performers including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, James Tayl…
May 21, 2023
Commentary Attention
Being Attentive Being attentive means fully being present and empathetic to the needs of others. How are you paying attention to your audiences? My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because …
May 15, 2023
Commentary Wabi-Sabi
Practice Wabi-Sabi Embracing imperfection is vital to your artistic practice, and embracing that is actually a philosophy called wabi-sabi. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they …
May 7, 2023
Commentary Rest
Practice Rest Taking time out to recover and finding time to rest is essential to avoid burnout. Give yourself the grace to rest. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creat…
April 30, 2023
Poetry Prompt April 30, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 30, 2023
Poetry Prompt April 29, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 28, 2023
Poetry Prompt April 28, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 28, 2023
Poetry Prompt April 27, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 26, 2023
Poetry Prompt for April 26, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 25, 2023
Poetry Prompt April 25, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 24, 2023
Poetry Prompt for April 24, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 19, 2023
Poetry Prompt for April 19, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 18, 2023
Poetry Prompt for April 18, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…
April 17, 2023
Poetry Prompt April 17, 2023
History of National Poetry Writing Month National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPo…