BrushStrokes of Being

In Episode 42 of Art Talk, I discuss the lessons I learned last year and the new steps I take and you can take to make 2023 one of growth, inspiration, and creation. Happy New Year to all my listeners. Let’s make 2023 a real creative year where we learn and grow and make more real art. If anything is needed in the world right now, it is painted, sculptured or drawn art and music played on real ins...

Gratitude to the guests who were on my podcast. Art Matters, an important awareness to discuss in Episode 41 of Art Talk. “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” – Leonardo da Vinci And so it is. End of this episode? No, not really. This quote is important to me because we seem to understand better through art. The expression of art, the true skill of the art, gives understanding...

In Episode 40, I have an Interview with Elizabeth Amisu. We discuss her series The Sacerdos Mysteries , a series she started when she was 17 and has carried with her in between writing other novels, and plays, doing a MA in Early Modern Text and Transmission at Kings College London, teaching English Literature and Film Studies and writing her book The Dangerous Philosophies Of Michael Jackson: His...

In Episode 39 of Art Talk, I discuss creativity & the process and how they are more being than doing. “Creativity is intelligence having fun!” Albert Einstein – Leonardo da Vinci filled his studio with elements that would arouse his five senses: he wore velvet clothes to stimulate touch, changed the flowers of his studio every day to exalt his sense of smell, worked with musi...

In this episode of Art Talk, I will discuss the power of real art, and how it uplifts you when you express yourself or others through your art and why humanly created art is so important. “Everything comes from everything, and everything is made from everything, and everything can be turned into everything else; because that which exists in the elements is composed of those elements.”...

In episode 37, I discuss artists and identity. Who are you as an artist? Is that different from who you really are as a person? No, not really, if art is your purpose, that is your identity. However, artists’ identities are formed most of the time by the people that surround us and often told us that we would be better off choosing a study that brings in money. I have added three important t...

In this episode, I talk about women and portraits and the reason that many women do not like to be portrayed. One of the main reasons is that women are defined by the male gaze, and that still plays a huge role in today’s world. Enter the Challenge Instagram Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brus...

In episode 35 of Art Talk, I have a lovely chat with the poet Anneka Chambers about our collaboration and book Black Queer Role Models: Painting For Unity . This book consists of 10 portraits painted by karin and 10 poems especially made for these portraits. This book is for education to teach children, teenagers and young adults about LGBTQi+ and specifically black role models in that community....

In this episode of Art Talk, I have an interview with Lori Turner. She might be a descendant of the famous British painter, but I have to ask her that later. Lori is a social media manager who had clients like Lisa Nichols (that’s how we met) and John Assaraf. With Lori at the social media wheel, they experienced triple and quadruple-digit organic growth on their social media platforms. They could...

In episode 33 of Art Talk, I have an interview with Brooke Harker. Brooke is a painter who focuses on city and coastal-scapes. Her work can be found worldwide in private collections, galleries and museums. Brooke Harker website Facebook Instagram Contact me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brushstrokesofbeing....

This is episode 32 of Art Talk, and today I talk about getting out of the comfort zone. ‘Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone” – Neale Donald Walsch Get out of your comfort zone. What does that mean for an artist? Looking around, you see many ways of expression. Figurative art, still life, landscape, portraits, and also abstract. Honestly, I avoid two things. The first is abstra...

In Episode 31 of Art Talk, I have an interview with Samantha Kaplan. She is an abstract landscape painter and a coach who helps people thrive in their businesses and lives. In this episode, we discuss the conscious mind and how to reprogram ourselves. Samantha Kaplan on Facebook Design Your Life Group Design Your Life Website Contact Karin Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

This is episode 30 of Art Talk Let’s talk comparisonitis! You wake up, pick up your phone and start scrolling. Sounds familiar? For me, that has been a reality for a while. But what can happen to us as artists with so many people showing their creations online? It is called comparasonitis, a negative way to downgrade yourself and your art. I think this is something that happens with a lot of artis...

This episode of Art Talk is about failure versus courage. Ever tried, Ever Failed, No Matter, Try Again, Fail Again, Fail Better -Samuel Beckett This is only part of the quote, and yes, Samuel Beckett was a master in what he called failing. As artists, we all have these moments when things do not come out as we wish, as we feel stuck or have done something to our art that feels failed. What does f...

This is Episode 28 of Art Talk. Last week I announced that I would talk about failure, but I recently had a conversation with someone who saw my art and thought he could tell me that what AI could make was also stunning art; you only need some words. My jaw dropped because it shows how we are becoming more and more cyber humans who can only perceive through the digital as if the digital solves the...

This is episode 27 and I want to address Art & the brain today. I was asked to write a few posts for Dr Libby Kemkaran and I thought it would be nice to share one with you today. Art is the tool that taps straight into the right hemisphere, it is the side of the imagination, the mind’s eye and the opposite of analysis. “Can you finish your sentence, please? You always stop mid-sentence”,...

In episode 26 of Art Talk, I am thrilled to introduce you to my mentor dr Libby Kemkaran. I am very grateful that she found the time in her crazy schedule to be here with me because I know that what she has to say will benefit you. Let me introduce Dr Libby. She loves dogs and cats and recognised her clients on the faces of the dogs she treated. That immediately explains that she originally traine...

This is episode 25 of Art Talk, and today I have a special guest, my artist friend Joan Marie. In 1969, Joan Marie entered the Sistine Chapel to be so inspired by Michelangelo that was the moment she knew she would dedicate her life to art. After a teaching career of 28 years, she began her journey based on her own spiritual path with power portraits. Joan received a BFA in painting and drawing fr...

In Episode 24, I discuss the fear of using oil without having the proper knowledge and experience. using either oil or acrylic to paint is a very personal choice based on knowledge and experience. Instagram Facebook Contact Me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brushstrokesofbeing.substack.com

In episode 23, I talk about Perfectionism. How it ruins the flow and how you can deal with it if that is something you deal with as an artist. “Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.” -Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo, however, was not a perfectionist in that sense. His inability to finish artwork or other projects was not about being a perfectionist. For many artists and aspiring arti...

In episode 22 of Art Talk, I talk about Showing Up. A wise mentor told me that 80% of success is showing up. What does that mean? That’s my talk of today and I also will give you something that can help you surpass that voice in your head. If you want to grow skills, learn a new skill or get confident with drawing and painting a self-portrait, then please, go to https://sya.rqu.mybluehost.me/websi...

In episode 21, I talk about how, against all odds, I studied music, and art anyway. Why that is and why I know you can do that too. It is all about the mindset. Let me ask you. Do you want to grow or do you want to keep moaning about that stupid art school that sucked all creativity out of you? I know you can learn it, I know you can grow your skills. I am dead sure about that! Are you interested?...

In our last episode, I promised to do an episode about expressionism. However, last week has brought me so much information and knowledge and experience that is important for us as artists, that I decided to skip that topic. As artists, whether in visual arts, music, writers or any form of art, we were often not really supported by our parents simply because they were also taught that art is not s...

In episode 19, I discuss the type of art collecting that has nothing to do with the pure love of art but with investing for financial rewards solely. Art As Commodity pushed prices to the limit by hedge fund managers and investment bankers who wait to sell the art after 10 years with a big profit. Instagram Facebook Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

In Episode 18 I discuss Abstract art and its history. I give examples of a few artists who became famous for their abstract art and share tips on how to learn to look at it to decide if that is what you want to collect. Contact Instagram Facebook YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brushstrokesofbeing.sub...