Get Messy

Amanda Trought is such an inspiration. She is living her creativity and shining a light so bright it warms anyone in its glow. This episode is filled with so much gentle wisdom. Amanda reminds us to pour love into everything we do and then release it into the world. This woman is bravely standing in her creativity and encouraging others to courageously chase their dreams too. What an inspiration!...

Job Airam talks to us about how his practice of documenting his life has grown and developed over time. We chat about how the habit of documenting your daily life is a way to be more present in moments that might be forgotten and elevate them to moments to be cherished and remembered. Job also shares with us some of his best tips and tricks for how you can start your documenting journey today.

I loved talking to Deandra Ellerbe, one of our amazing Messians. Deandra is a very wise woman, and such an inspiration. During this episode Deandra and I talk about the power of choosing a word of the year. We explore how to find a word, how to develop your word throughout the year, and how your word can affect all aspects of your life. Deandra has some fantastic tips and a whole lot of experience...

Cheryl Patrick is one of our fabulous Messians. It has been wonderful watching Cheryl grow as an artist and it was such a treat chatting to her for this episode. Cheryl explains that creating art is a way to self-regulate and work through life and work stress. I love that Cheryl uses Gelli printing and die cutting as a way to find solutions to complicated situations and work problems. This resilie...

Mona Schreibt has a bold style all of her own. In this episode Mona talks about her journey to committing to her creative practice and also shares the importance of keeping her creative momentum flowing. We chat about the beautiful color black and the magic of collage - some delicious topics!

Shawn Petite shares how she found her art soul in mixed media. We talk about Shawn’s love for documenting how she is feeling as part of her creative practice and discuss how Shawn gently dips into her creative practice through small steps that help her connect herself and her art together as she creates. This is all a part of a process of keeping creative momentum and using yourself as inspiration...

I loved chatting to Vanessa Oliver-Lloyd. Vanessa has such a strong, clear creative voice and she proudly and confidently shares that voice with the world. In this episode we talk about the importance of giving yourself permission to break your own rules and get out of your comfort zone. Vanessa shares how she is working on balancing creating art as a teacher and art that is inspiring her and help...

Ash Hoffenberg is one of our amazing Messians and I loved getting to chat to her for this episode. Ash and I chat about the importance of self-care and how art making can be a big part of that for many of us. Nurturing yourself allows you to go out into the world and be a better human. I loved Ash’s insights and tips for someone starting out on their own creative journey, we even put together a li...

In this episode I am chatting to one of our beautiful Messians, Jessica Kaschig. Jessica talks to us about the power of the Artist’s Way and how art helped her through big life decisions and changes. I loved chatting to Jessica about the concept of living with audacity and being true to yourself and how the power of art and community can help you to do this. Watching Jessica grow in confidence in...

In this episode Betsy Walton shares with us about her creative journey and how she discovered and rediscovered her creative voice. Betsy talks about the importance of having a sense of curious play within our creative process. It is so exciting to hear Betsy share her love for adding a layer of mystery within her art-making by having an openness to being aware of how the piece is developing and re...

In this episode I am chatting to one of our Messians, Debbie Siddon. During our discussion Debbie shares with us how having a community of like-minded people has helped her show up for herself and her art, build a creative practice, and develop her creative voice. Having support has helped Debbie achieve her creative goals and commitments to herself. It has been a delight to see Debbie’s art pract...

Lynda Monk chats to us about the power of journaling within our lives when we allow our journals to be a soft place to land. Journaling enriches every aspect of our lives, if we allow it to. So much of Lynda’s work is backed by deep research. It is fascinating to listen to how science and expression are working together to help people find deep healing reconnection to themselves. Lynda gives us ti...

Meg is nearing 10 years of daily creating! This is something to be celebrated. Meg and I chat about how she started her journey of daily art-making, how her process has evolved over time and what she has gained through the act of sustained practice. Meg shares how she has moved from being present as she creates to savouring the act of painting. As an artist with many facets Meg talks about the alc...

Marianne Burger is a collage artist living in Swakopmund, Namibia. This magical place has had a profound influence on Marianne’s choice of colour palette and imagery. Marianne talks to us about how the process of collage has become medicine for her soul, a way to work through her thoughts and feelings. We also talk about the magic of passing down a passion from creativity throughout the generation...

In this episode Traci Taylor and I talk about staying true to your creative voice through failure and success. Throughout her work Traci lives the essence of the truth that your story matters and deserves to be told. Traci chats about being able to look back through her journals and finds the thread of truth that runs through her work as she keeps showing up authentically, even if at times it migh...

During this episode Nathifa Sligh shares with us the importance of noticing the natural cycles and patterns within our lives and our creative practice. Nathifa shares how this noticing can help us plan ahead and guard against burn out. The importance of rest is a big theme of today’s episode. I loved that Nathifa could share the early signs of burn out, and share ideas on how to recover after burn...

I loved talking with Tania Ahmed. She has such a fantastic way of looking at our creative practice as a place to take risks and make mistakes. It was so inspiring hearing Tania explain how redefining what daily creating looks like can allow us to feel more successful in our creative practice. Tania is a Gelli plate whisperer and she has some exciting offerings that we chat about too.

In this episode Erin Fairchild shares her love for documenting everyday moments through her journaling practice. Erin has found that having the intention of capturing everyday moments in your journal helps be more present in those moments so easily overlooked and creates beautiful time capsules of all aspects of one's life. This becomes a practice of deep gratitude. This chat is beautiful!

This is such a tender episode. Lily Sol shares honestly and openly about some big life changes and current battles. Lily talks about the importance of working with what you have, because that is always enough. This discussion helps us see the importance of being present in life and in our creative practice.

This episode is filled with heart. Eugénie Billotte shares with us that it is never too late to start your creative journey. I love that Eugenie says she went from an observer to an explorer. This really is evident in her work and her approach to process. Eugénie's positive energy and passion for creating is infectious.

In this episode Rae Massigman shares her tender story of her journey into art journaling. Rae shares her thoughts, ideas and feelings around using our creative practice as a safe space for letting ourselves spill out on the page. I love the tips and advice Rae shares throughout this episode. Grab a notebook and enjoy!

This episode with Liz Constable was so inspiring. Liz talks to us about the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. It is fascinating to hear about how Liz created a business from scratch using scraps and salvaged pieces, and this is still how she chooses to create today. I love Liz’s energy, passion and enthusiasm. One cannot help but be excited by her.

I loved chatting to Ika Vantiani. Ika describes herself as an Art Worker. We discuss what this means and why this is so important to her. During our time together Ika explains how art journaling has helped her with both her mental and emotional health and how she has been able to share this creative magic with those around her. Ika has a passion for taking “junk” and elevating it to treasure to be...

This episode with Liz Constable was so inspiring. Liz talks to us about the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. It is fascinating to hear about how Liz created a business from scratch using scraps and salvaged pieces, and this is still how she chooses to create today. I love Liz’s energy, passion and enthusiasm. One cannot help but be excited by her.

Kiala Givehand has a prolific creative practice with many facets from writing, to soul collage, to art journaling. These various aspects of her creativity allow her to go deeper with her making. Writing is a big part of how Kiala gets unstuck and finds clarity. She explains that creating and teaching are her divine purpose.