Creative Chats with Mike Brennan

We're closing out 2021 with some thoughts on looking back and assessing where we've been, as well as taking some time to ask some questions and dream about where we want to go.  Join Daily Creative Habit www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

So often when we think about creating it's addition. Adding to our body of work. Adding to projects and services that we need to then maintain.  But when we start feeling burn out, it's already pass the point at which we should be asking what we should stop doing. Creating space might be the best thing we can create.   

Inspiration. We all need it. Regardless of creative expression.  On this episode, I share 3 things that have been inspiring me as of late. The point is to expose yourself to things that can get those gears turning!   Join Daily Creative Habit www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

Here's a mini-episode for you.  So often as artists and creatives, we are future oriented. As such it can be hard to be fully present in the moment and celebrate what's happening today. I share a tool that someone told me about that can help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude, the Five Minute Journal. Join the Daily Creative Habit Facebook Group www. DailyCreativeHabit.com   Get the Five Minute J...

Samantha Lee Wright is not only a master of her platform but a passionate teacher of the podcasting medium itself; leading the next generation of podcasters into the future with clarity and confidence. She mentors new podcasters on their journey with her no-holds-barred online course, Pineapple Podcast Academy –– the online training program which has helped dozens of new creators start and grow th...

Your next series, service, offering might be closer than you think.  What would happen if you took two things that you might already be doing and "mash" them together? What if you combined your creative expression with a specific interest you have? I unpack how I recently did just that with a new service, Sketchy Canva Club! It's a Canva template membership that provides professional graphic desig...

What do you do when you need to create and stay in a regular rhythm but are also enduring a season of pain? On episode 114 of Creative Chats I share some thoughts on creating during a season of pain from my own personal experiences. Join Daily Creative Habit Facebook Group: www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

This week's episode is a mini episode sharing a few thoughts on when to stop doing something because it's no longer serving you.  Join our Facebook group: www. DailyCreativeHabit.com    

Part 2 Being an artist is hard sometimes but there's not much else that Pamela loves to do more than to create art, except for talking about art with other artists. Specifically talking about how to be more productive, more authentic, more free, and braver; She really loves that. Pamela is the creator and facilitator of Strong Artist Life and a professional abstract painter pursuing my career as a...

Part 1 Being an artist is hard sometimes but there's not much else that Pamela loves to do more than to create art, except for talking about art with other artists. Specifically talking about how to be more productive, more authentic, more free, and braver; She really loves that. Pamela is the creator and facilitator of Strong Artist Life and a professional abstract painter pursuing my career as a...

Belgian art dealer Gregoire Vogelsang, owner of the eponymous Vogelsang Gallery - a contemporary art gallery that is a fixture in the international art fair circuit and represents emerging and established artists - is also the founder of Cube Art Fair, a contemporary art fair launched in 2016 with editions in Brussels and New York. Amid COVID-19, Gregoire pivoted from his in-person art fair to a p...

This is a special crossover episode with my friend Terry Weaver, host of Making Elephants Fly podcast. I recently got to hang out with him to celebrate my 50th birthday, and we had a great discussion on showing up, why we need to prioritize for our own creativity, and the power of getting into a room with others to discuss your ideas.  Terry host an event for creatives & entrepreneurs called The T...

This is short episode, on the go... It's me talking about showing up (even imperfectly like this episode) and why I believe not only need to a DAILY creative habit, but also a community that supports that.  Join our Facebook group: www. DailyCreativeHabit.com    

John McDavitt is a professional artist who has made his living as an artist and designer serving clients for the past 30+ years. He began airbrushing t-shirts at the age of 18. Airbrushing led to being hired as a consultant for Badger Airbrush. His strong drawing and painting skills along with his background in special f/x makeup made for a natural transition into toy design. Projects have include...

Jim Rennert was born in 1958, and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Utah. After 10 years of working in business Jim started sculpting in 1990. He became an expert in the lost-wax casting method, a process that harkens back to Bronze Age, which produces a duplicate metal sculpture from the original sculpture. He began exhibiting in galleries in 1993 and has since gained significant...

I recently attended the Van Gogh Immersive exhibit in NYC. In this mini episode I explore the question of how we can create an experience around our art.   Join Daily Creative Habit - www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

Danny Ozment is a business strategist and podcast consultant for busy professionals and solopreneurs who want to create podcasts that build brand loyalty and make their marketing efforts more effective. His goal is to help you clarify your message and publish engaging content that creates customers who trust you before they buy and can't wait to tell the world about you. Danny's refreshing approac...

Have you prioritized practicality over creativity? Do you struggle calling yourself an Artist or Writer? Are you trying to balance a full time job and family, while making room for your creative passion? My guest on for this episode graciously shares her journey and creative practice (that's still in process).  I sit down with attorney, writer, and personal friend, Kelly Greene Elrod. Kelly is the...

How has shame impacted your creative journey? Were you discouraged in pursuing your creativity, warned you'd end up as a "Starving Artist"?  Are you trying to embrace your creativity again after years of trying to shut it off, and battling the voices of the past? On this episode, I talk about three ways shame can show up as creatives, and how we may still be carrying it after many years.  Haven't...

It's time for another Q&A episode.  How do you stay inspired? Many times, we fall victim to "following the Muse" or thinking we have to have a constant flow of inspiration and creativity in order to do our best work. I share a secret today to ensuring that you have some inspiration available to draw from when you need it!   Join our community www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

It's celebration time! It's the 100th episode of Creative Chats podcast! On this episode, I share 3 things I have learned through doing 100 episodes of this podcast. And these lessons can be applied to any creative expression, not just podcasting.  So grab a coffee, and join me in the celebration today.  Join our community - www. DailyCreativeHabit.com  

You've been told you need a logo, and branding.  But do you know why? Do you know what questions to ask, and what to look for? On today's episode I talk about the importance of a properly designed logo and visual branding, going in to some of my process when I design for client.  Looking for design assistance? Visit my graphic design site - www. MikeBrennanDesigns.com  

Laura Jane Petelko is a Canadian photographic artist, currently based in Toronto, Canada. Having studied in Vancouver, Laura Jane began her career in the arts there in the early 2000's. Petelko studied and worked as a master printer for west coast based photographic artists such as Harmony Korine, Kelly Wood, Roy Arden, and Mark Gilbert. Laura Jane was represented by Vancouver's Third Avenue Galle...

Who are the people in your life who can speak into you and the things you create? We all need a community, especially as creative people. It's not enough to go off in our proverbial cave to create in solitude. We need to create in the context of community. To borrow other people's eyes and ears. And to have opportunity to speak into their lives and art as well.  On this episode of Creative Chats,...

As with many artists, David Ruggeri has been drawing and painting as long as he can remember. Having attended art school in the early 1990s and since garnering his PhD, MBA and Master's degree, Ruggeri has taken his skillset to the next level with his graffiti-style paintings. You can often find Ruggeri using bright colors and eye-catching patterns, pulling inspiration from graffiti culture, inclu...