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“‘My work isn’t technical, it’s just vibes’-what Linda McCartney should have said, but didn’t”-Amy Elizabeth With a maiden name of Eastman and a married name of McCartney, did Linda become famous because of the people around her? (Sorry internet trolls, Linda wasn’t actually of the Kodak Eastmans). Spoiler alert: Amy thinks Linda is a true artist in her own right. Listen in as Amy becomes a Linda...

It’s hard to put your money where your mouth is. This month, after some really terrible film images, Amy remembered she’s “not a film snob”. And this is the story of how iPhone and digital images landed on her permanent Instagram feed. But if you want to hear some more details of said story, listen about evaluating the proper tools the job, and learn how to stop overcomplicating and get out of you...

The Great Depression was almost 100 years ago and it serves as a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It was during this era that our artist for the month, Elizabeth Olds, spoke against the injustices of society, empowered women, illuminated the ugliness of capitalism, and taught the next generation the importance of art and creativity. How does one take all of this a...

This month instead of studying an artist, we’re studying a mystery (spoooooky). If you haven’t heard of the Voynich Manuscript, you’re in for a real treat. This 600 year old work of art is written in an unknown language, containing unknown plants, mechanisms, charts, and mixtures. If something contains nothing that is known, how is it NOT a hoax? Great question. Maybe it is, but despite all the se...

Welcome to today’s conversation with Scott Erickson, painter, illustrator, live performer, and author. I was first introduced to Scott’s work circa 2018 when our church hung illustrations he had made in our Fellowship Hall. His work, although often using Christianity mythology as his jumping off point for processing life’s harder lessons, is especially known for featuring the sacred and profane. H...

We asked you to ask away and you did! Well, actually, you sent statements more than actual questions, but we turned them into questions and answered them here. (Okay, so we only got through a couple, but it's a start!) On this episode, Chris and Amy cover how to start, how to finish, and the one word that's the key to it all. Whether you're tackling personal work or a client project, this conversa...

Irving Penn was a walking contradiction. He worked in fashion but eschewed frivolity. He was a perfectionist but found beauty in imperfection. He captured elegance in the raw, and rawness in the elegant. More than anything, he believed that photography was an art form in its own right—an art that required patience, precision, and, above all, vision. As we dive into the work of Irving Penn, one wor...

The controversy around Sally Mann’s work took up a lot of brain power during the month of February. And how do you translate that into your own piece of art? It can feel overwhelming to try to say something BIG, but that’s when it becomes necessary to take a step back and focus on your own story. Join Amy as she walks through her piece for the month, inspired by Sally Mann and intersecting with he...

Tbh, Amy was NOT a fan of Elizabeth Olds coming into this month, but Elizabeth ended up stealing her heart. Listen as Amy chats off Chris's ear about Elizabeth's merits, including Elizabeth's desire to make art for everyone, teach younger generations how to create, experiment, and tell stories of the marginalized and oppressed. Making art during the Great Depression might not be all that different...

What do a lightning strike, rock collection, and dip in a local creek have in common? Nothing, without the meaning we give it. But when we're open, we realize everything can combined and used as fodder for the art we create. This month, it was Agnes Martin and her abstract expressionist grids that served as inspiration. Tune into this episode to hear the story of how Agnes's piece, Friendship, ser...

Mere weeks ago, four images of Sally Mann’s were seized from a gallery out of the blue and taken into police custody. In this second special edition episode of Brainstorm Buddies, Cami and Amy talk about the controversy surrounding Sally Mann’s images. They wrestle with their own histories steeped in purity culture, how to keep children safe in an online world, and what it means to decouple nakedn...

Listen in as I chat with Ashlee Gadd about pushing through the discomfort as a creative. Whether your own discomfort stems from claiming your title as an artist, allowing yourself the freedom to pivot, or pushing through initial resistance in your daily tasks, this conversation will help you take solace in the fact that you're not alone and will give you tools to keep going. Ashlee Gadd is the fou...

There's no such thing as bad press and Sally Mann can attest to that. Her work was met with praise and disdain, but Sally kept pushing forward in order to expand the boundaries of what is acceptable in the art world. In this episode, learn more about the life and art of Sally Mann and listen in as Amy and her producer, Chris, talk about making tangible art, how the landscape of family photography...

In this episode Amy talks with her producer Chris Hajny about the piece she created this month for The Art Lab while inspired by Elliott Erwitt. Amy ran with Elliott’s use of play and his contact sheets as she created a piece that not only summarized the month, but also the vast artistic philosophies she has encountered over the year. This month’s life lessons include the power of just starting an...

In this episode, Amy and her producer, Chris Hajny, chat about the fascinating Agnes Martin. Agnes was an abstract expressionist who used meticulously calculated lines and grids to convey emotions. It took her 20 years of painting to find her groove, as she navigated years of representationalism and abstract art to finally arrive at her signature style. Agnes famously found her inspiration through...

Welcome to the first special edition episode of Brainstorm Buddies! Learn about how Amy and Cami became brainstorm buddies and why it's important for their creativity. Then listen in as Cami and Amy chat about goal setting, why it's essential, how to do it well, and how to give yourself permission.

Join Amy Elizabeth as she chats with her producer (Chris Hajny) about famous street photographer, Elliott Erwitt. This episode serves as a rundown on the life of Elliott as well as discussion surrounding throwing down to do the work, finding humor and beauty in the world, and how Elliott's life as a white male might have contributed to the way we interact with his art.

In this episode Amy talks with her producer Chris Hajny about the piece she created this month for The Art Lab while inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Learn how repetition, self-obliteration, and using the unexpected tools at hand led to her creation. Amy Elizabeth is an artist and film photographer living in Minneapolis, MN. She runs the group The Art Lab for creatives who want to connect and push forwar...

In this episode, Amy walks through the life of Yayoi and explores her struggles and triumphs. She and her producer Chris Hajny then chat about flow state, hyperfocus, and how to keep positive when others steal your ideas.

Join Amy as she talks about her month spent with Francesca Woodman as her inspiration. With Francesca as her guide, she uses her experiences of attachment and parenting to create expressive art.

During October 2024 in The Art Lab we learned about Francesca Woodman. In this episode listen to Amy chat and Chris talk about Francesca's short yet prolific career, her sources of inspiration, and what it is for a young artist to be launched into the "real world."

September 2024 in the Art Lab was all about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Listen in as Amy talks about the piece she created while using Basquiat as her inspiration, and what led her to getting a little sappier than she normally would.

September 2024 in The Art Lab is all about Jean-Michel Basquiat. In this episode hear about the life and times of Basquiat as well as thoughts surrounding his artistic philosophy.