Art2Life

https://Art2Life.com - How do you handle mistakes? Early in my art career, I avoided mistakes at all costs. But now they are easily the most interesting part of my work. On this episode, I'm diving into all things mistakes! Join me as I explore different kinds of mistakes, the fear around them, and how to leverage your mistakes for creative success. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU A...

https://Art2Life.com - Do you feel freedom when you make art? Is the process life-giving or life-draining? A big part of ease in art-making has to do with how we think about it. It's not hard to get so bogged down by our own thoughts that we lose objectivity. Today's episode continues a conversation I've had for 25 years with my dear friend Steve Lomprey. He's a multimedia artist whose mediums inc...

https://Art2Life.com - When was the last time walking into your studio felt like an adventure? Are you busy charting unknown territories in the land of creativity? Or are you trudging the same old paths on your canvas, hoping a breakthrough magically appears? Meet David duChemin! He's a ​​world and humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, podcaster, and interna...

https://Art2Life.com - Has anyone else been craving rest lately? Or perhaps you've been burnt out for so long that the idea of rest feels like a foreign concept. If any of that describes you, don't miss this episode! Join me as I share why rest is such an essential part of creativity, the power of pausing our art practice, and how real progress is made away from your art studio.  =================...

https://Art2Life.com - Right now, I believe artists globally are in a time of emergence. We are experiencing a kind of restlessness with how things were, and the desire for change has become inescapable. But dealing with all of the uncertainty around change as we figure out the new thing happening in our respective art practices can be such a daunting challenge. Join me for a deep dive into self-t...

https://Art2Life.com - Every time I make art, I'm thinking about how it relates to my life. The ideas around art as a practice profoundly affect the kind of art you create and the speed and progress you make. Today, I'm going to be talking about the inherent life metaphor built into the art-making process. Join me as I take an in-depth look at getting started, why self-optimization is the key to m...

https://Art2Life.com - There are a bunch of Art2Life workshops on the horizon, and all of the excitement has me reminiscing about how much of an adventure they can be. So I thought it would be fun to share some of those experiences with you on this episode! Get ready for some wild stories you'll have to hear to believe while unpacking the benefits of curiosity, travel, and community for your art p...

https://Art2Life.com - Art-making is an invitation to presence. It's where we learn to become more sensitive to the world around us and let go of everything that isn't in front of us. Meet Barbara Groth. Barbara has spent 30 years pushing the boundaries for what's possible in emerging technologies, human experience, design, storytelling, and social impact with companies such as Walt Disney, Pixar,...

https://Art2Life.com - There are so many parallels between making your art and making a business that sells your art. I deliberately don't spend a lot of time talking about the business side of things because I believe that the creative solutions I teach on the canvas are universal for promoting our work as well. Join me as I share a different way of thinking about your art business that will help...

https://Art2Life.com - Knowing when a painting is finished is both an art and a science. There are measurable aspects of finished work, but there are also intangible things that are difficult to discover when first starting out. Join me as I take an in-depth look at finishing, the criteria for finished work, and how to finally put your brush down and move forward. ================================...

https://Art2Life.com - I love artists whose work compels me to go deeper. That's exactly how I felt the first time I saw one of Anna Kincaide's figurative abstract paintings. Anna has devoted her life to the study of women and expressing the female experience through her artwork. Join us as we discuss overcoming artistic burnout, creating a sustainable art practice, the role of gender in the art j...

https://Art2Life.com - Meet Adam Rosendahl. He's the founder of Late Nite Art where he facilitates art experiences by bringing people together from all walks of life. Adam works with teams, organizations, and conferences around the globe to connect people more with themselves and their community through art and music. Join us for a fascinating conversation as we look at Adam's art journey, the inc...

https://Art2Life.com - Showing up in your art practice regularly has all kinds of benefits. But the first step is understanding that it's difficult to do. There is tremendous resistance to making art with any consistency. I've always struggled with consistency, but this week I want to share some tips and strategies that have been absolute game-changers for my art practice. Join me as I dive into t...

https://Art2Life.com - The perception of our art can be different than how we see it. After all, we don't just make art for ourselves. We make it for others too. And the viewers of our art bring their own perspectives to the canvas. If we're too focused on authenticity and making personal work, we can lose sight of the objectivity that makes our work universal. Join me as I take a deep dive into t...

https://Art2Life.com - Join me as I dive into another diverse group of questions from the Art2Life Community. We'll discuss how to trust your process, develop your intuition, use acrylics and cold wax, evaluate art world relationships, and do more of what you love. Nobody owns the "right answers" when it comes to art, but I hope my experience and perspective encourage and propel you further on you...

https://Art2Life.com - We make our best art when we are most like ourselves. But the journey to find ourselves is not always as straightforward as it seems. Today I'm joined by my friend and amazing therapist, Rick Scott. His counseling practice has helped countless couples, corporate executives, and individuals be their best selves. On this episode, we're talking all about authenticity and how th...

https://Art2Life.com - Last week I started a conversation with my dear friend, artist, writer, and teacher Noah Woods that was so good we needed a second part! On this episode, Noah wraps up how he overcame the creative wall of perfectionism and shares a star-studded story about meeting his art idol, David Hockney. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… Recapping Part 1...

https://Art2Life.com - Being in connection with other artists means you can support and inspire each other through all the ups and downs of the artistic journey. Few have been there for me in this way like Noah Woods. He's an artist, writer, and art instructor extraordinaire who's been validating my hunches and showing me what's possible in my art for over 40 years. Join us as we discuss our time...

https://Art2Life.com - Over the last few weeks, your burning artist questions have been pouring into the website through our voice recorder tool. I wish I could personally answer them all, but today I will address the four biggest and most asked questions to help you along on your journey. Join me as I dive into how we can know our work is finished, better develop our flow state, find our way out...

https://Art2Life.com - If you're anything like me, your schedule is probably jam-packed. I'm always trying to do too many things, so the idea that less is more has become really important. We have to find the sweet spot of working less (which creates spaciousness and opportunities for something new) while refusing to sacrifice quality. It opens up our schedule so we don't feel so starved for time...

https://Art2Life.com - Separating the artists from the art we make is an essential and challenging part of the art-making journey. We have the tendency to believe that we are what we make. And in a lot of ways, that needs to be true. You can't make unique and personal art without yourself as the key ingredient. However, if you have a white-knuckled attachment to your art it is impossible to make s...

https://Art2Life.com - The idea that art-making and life-building are in a symbiotic relationship that fuels one another is the basis behind Art2Life. Other than personally experiencing art's life-giving ability, I've never had any hard evidence to support this concept…until now. Meet Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen. They've co-written an amazing and newly released book called Your Brain On Art that e...

https://Art2Life.com - The approach we take to art-making is what makes our art possible. How you walk into your studio makes a real difference in the results you get. Today, we are going to look at this process through the lens of our energy. Your energy is your lifeforce. Noticing when it rises and falls can help you set a direction for your art practice and ignite your creative fire. Join me as...

https://Art2Life.com - Have you ever looked at another artist, envious of the confidence their Instagram so clearly exudes? The reality is they are likely just as insecure as everyone else, but it doesn't stop us from wishing we were like them. Then comparison starts us down a dangerous path of all the things we can't be or achieve because we hate our last painting. Or we haven't been able to sell...

https://Art2Life.com - It takes time to figure out what you love so much that you need to create it. The only way to do that is to dive into your own personal inquiry. It can take 20 years, or it can take a couple of years, depending on how you approach this. The questions you ask, the instruction and mentorship you receive, and even the books you read can shape your artistic journey. This is why...