Creative-Me-Podcast

Episode 41 is with local painter Catherine Smith. I first met Catherine back in 2016 when we both attended a short course with the Creative Learning Team called sustaining life as a creative #SLAAC We spoke about how Catherines family has been a huge influence on her creative practice, her time at Gray's School of Art, personal motivations, and stepping out of your comfort zone. It was great catch...

Episode 40 is with local independent business owner, screen and printmaker Pete smith. We spoke about Pete's early creative and employment experiences and where this took him in terms of his own practice. We also spoke about how Grey Area Ink came about and Pete's own motivations to creative for himself and actually finding the time to do this, along with supporting and working with Aberdeen's cre...

So here it is people part two of the podcast birthday special featuring Elane Colville, Emily Utter and Lauren Aitchison. It was great catching up and reflecting on all the goings on in Aberdeen in terms of creativity and culture, and also looking back on our creative and personal journeys over the year. So thanks again guys for coming back on the podcast for a catch up. It's been great to provide...

This week's episodes is a two part special in which I sit down with previous guests for a good old catch up about what they have been up too since we last spoke. Today's episode is with Jenny Hood, Mary Butterworth, and Jon Reid. We sat down at the creative me podcast studio space to have a ramble about what we've all been up to and all the goings on in Aberdeen in terms of creativity and culture....

Episode 38 is with local artist, illustrator, and print maker Chris Bissett better known as jetpackdinosaur. It was great catching up with Chris over a few beers at the Anatomy Rooms Studio space to have a chat about his creative journey to date. Including what inspires and motivates him, how his collaboration with Doric skateboards came about and much more. I really enjoyed finally getting the ch...

Episode 37 is with local illustrator and graphic designer Kirsty Cameron. During our chat we spoke about her creative journey, her experience of creativity and culture whilst briefly living in Glasgow, and allowing yourself to take a creative break. We also spoke about two really interesting projects Kirsty is developing at the moment #sechondhomeaberdeen, and #thelocalsguidetoaberdeen. It was gre...

Episode 36 is with Terry Cook who is not only a 3D animation lecturer, at the North East College Scotland, he also dables in so much more creative pursuits including an interest in robots, painting and wildlife. We covered quite a bit during our conversation and it was great to finally meet Terry in person as I've been following his work for a while. So thanks again Terry for coming by the Anatomy...

Episode 35 is with local wedding and portrait photographer Chris Henderson. We discuss his recent 365 portraits a year which has gained a lot of interest in Aberdeen. We also spoke about Chris days at Grays School of Art, his early journey into becoming a photographer in local nightclubs and how this evolved into a sustainable career for over 10 years. It was great catching up with Chris as I have...

So this is something a little different again. Back in spring time I thought it would be good to get a promo episode of some of my previous chats put together. But with so much going on I wasn't managing my time well enough to get it done. So I got in touch with Steve Smith. Who did a great job of editing this episode. It features a number of previous guests doing amazing things in Aberdeen at the...

Here it is people Episode 34 part 2 of #HipHopTheDeen with myself Gary Kemp, and Justin Lawrie delving deeper into hip hop ramblings and the last individual three choices from our top five list. Another great chat and some great tunes thrown in the mix. Big Thanks for Gary and Justin for coming through to the Anatomy Rooms and doing this two parter. As usual you can listen and download this episod...

Episode 34 Hip Hop The Deen is something a little different this week. it's a two part special with Gary Kemp from Doric Skateboards, and Justin Lawrie aka Honk. We sat down in the Anatomy Rooms Studio space and had a natter about our top five Hip Hop tunes with some random facts thrown in for good measure. Part one is a selection of two tracks each from us all. And part two with the rest of our c...

Here it is people episode 33 of the Creative Me Podcast is with the talented duo of Sally Moir and Claire Bruce from Smart Art Agency based in Aberdeen. This is an episode that you definitely have to give a listen. We covered quite a bit during our chat from the early years of Smart and how this has led to many interesting and diverse projects in Aberdeen and beyond. It was great to sit down with...

Episode 32 is with the awesome Laura Sherriffs curator of Fernweh. We spoke about Laura's time at Gray's School of Art and that "now what moment" after finishing uni. The love hate relationship with social media, pushing herself to be open to new experiences, and much more. It was really nice to sit down with Laura and hearing how passionate she's about Fernweh. So thanks again Laura for being the...

Creative Me Podcast is back with a catch up with previous guest Emma Stubbs aka A Twist of Pixels. It was great to catch up with Emma to see what she's been up to since we last spoke on episode nine of the podcast earlier this year. We spoke about her new project A Twist in The Deen, family life, creativity and culture in Aberdeen, and how her Parkinson's diagnosis has impacted on her creative pra...

Episode 30 is with Amy Mowatt a recent Fashion and Textile graduate from Grays School of Art. We covered some interesting topics during our chat from how Amy ended up studying at Gray's, her regular commute from Dundee to Aberdeen for three years, creative influences, being open to new career opportunities, and much more. It was great having the chance to speak to a recent graduate from Gray's, so...

Episode 29 is with the local poet Jo Gilbert. we covered quite a bit during this episode from Jo going back to university to do a masters in writing. Coming out of her comfort zone and saying yes to new opportunities that come her way and much more. Jo ws also kind enough to perform a piece of her work towards the end of our chat which you'll definitely enjoy. So thanks again Jo for coming on the...

Episode 28 is a selection of chats from my day at Inspired Nights Aberdeen at the Green. I was invited along by Painted Doors Curator Mary Butterworth who was on episode 17 of the podcast. So it was good to hangout with Mary and the rest of the Painted Doors crew and record some chats with familiar and new people. So thanks again Mary for the invite, and the local creatives and members of the publ...

Episode 27 of the podcast is with artist, illustrator and all round creative individual Katie Guthrie aka KMGYeah. We covered loads during our chat. From Katie's early creative influences at school and Grays School of Art, what the creative scene looked like in Aberdeen 10 years ago for street artists and art in general, and being involved with the project slogan initiative with her fellow uni gra...

Episode 26 of the podcast is a melody of random and fun chats from my day at Old Togs New Tricks Vintage Fayre at Spin Vinyl. This is the first time that I've done something like this, so excuse my attempts at editing and fading in and out of chats. I really enjoyed my day hanging out with familiar faces and getting to know new people who share a passion for all things vintage and creative in Aber...

Episode 25 is your questions. As expected I pretty much ramble through this one as the last time recorded a mini episode was in December 2017. Anyway I hope you enjoy this solo effort and if you've not checked out the website and other social media stuff related to Creative Me Podcast check them out on the links below: https://www.creativemepodcast.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/creativemepodcas...

Episode 24 is with Dr Amy Bryzgel who is a senior lecturer in the Film and Visual Culture department at Aberdeen University. I had a really great chat with Amy about her job at the university her passion for creativity and culture in Aberdeen, Russian art, and much more. It was great having Amy on the podcast as she equally has a passion for bigging up creativity and culture in Aberdeen, so thanks...

Episode 23 is with Andrew Reid from Bluebear Designs. I had a good chat with Andrew about how he got started with bluebear designs, creative inspirations, mental health, and much more. I met Andrew randomly a couple of months ago so it was great to finally get a chat with him and hear all about what he his passionate about. So thanks again Andrew for coming on the podcast for a ramble and check ou...

Episode 22 of the podcast is with the boys from Whitebox Studio Andrew and Nate. I had a nice little chat with them both about how Whitebox came to be, working with local creatives, establishing their work ethos, and being supportive of local independent businesses. I'm certain we'll have them both on the podcast again for longer chat as they are two hard working guy's doing great things in Aberde...

Episode 21 of the podcast is with Lucia Gasparidesova she is the creator and owner of Prolong. During the episode we spoke about Lucia's creative and educational journey's, how she ended up in Aberdeen, along with her passion for sustainability and her creative process when she's at work in her studio and much more. I really enjoyed chatting Lucia it's great to see someone doing something sustaina...

Episode 20 of the creative me podcast is with local artist Jo Muir. This interview was recorded in jo's studio space at the Anatomy Rooms, we spoke about Jo's recent work darkness can't exist in the light, as well as her upcoming exhibition at the anatomy rooms on 3rd August called out of sight out of mind and much more. It was great chatting with Jo you definitely get an understanding that she's...