Create Art Podcast

Embracing Self-Expression in Your Creative Journey Whether you're a painter, writer, musician, or any kind of creator, understanding and embracing your unique self can be a game-changer in your creative journey. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of self-expression and offer insightful tips on how to infuse your art with authenticity and depth.. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in...

Embracing Self-Revolution: Unleashing Artistic Brilliance Through Inner Transformation In the realm of artistry, the creative journey is often described as a continuous evolution. Artists seek to innovate, experiment, and explore new horizons to breathe life into their work. Yet, amidst the external transformations, an equally powerful revolution can take place within oneself – a revolution that f...

Let it be Revealed Creativity is a mysterious force that can lead us to unexpected places, and in this episode, we'll explore the power of revelations in shaping and elevating our art. Revelation in art refers to those profound moments of insight, inspiration, and clarity that artists experience during their creative process My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled be...

Wait for it ... In a world that thrives on instant gratification, it's easy to forget that great works of art often take time to develop and flourish. In this episode, we explore the power of patience in your artistic practice and how it can elevate your creativity to new heights. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I though...

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 ignite creativity and push the boundaries of our imagination. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I though...

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 disadvantaged and how it fuels her work as an artist. We can all take a page from her life and find something that motivates our artistic practice and help those who need our help, whic...

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 holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card...

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 after you pass on. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them...

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 holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a car...

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, the infusion of fantasy in your artistic endeavors can unlock a whole new level of inspiration, innovation, and emotional connection. My wife gave me a box of cards for the hol...

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 the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do...

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 give you some good perspective on your work. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the hec...

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 with your audience and the world around you will improve your art. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I...

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 in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a we...

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 Taylor, and four U.S. Presidents. Emi loves to collaborate with composers to help shape the future of music in addition to looking back to the past, imagining what historical compo...

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 they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about...

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 were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I...

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 creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utiliz...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...

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. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month  in the United States of America and Canada. This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington,...