Get Messy

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.

This episode is going to give you life. Peggy Dean is such an inspiration! She is a natural cheerleader and her enthusiasm is infectious. In this episode Peggy Dean and I chat about how we can overcome creative resistance and hurdles. Peggy explains why your creative WHY matters and how this has a deep rooted effect on your creative practice. We also chat about why learning to do things like repai...

Andrea Okeson talks about the importance of honoring and protecting your creative time as you balance the various parts of life. Andrea also shares her journey of growing her practice in her journal, on big canvases and as a teacher with us. I love that Andrea views her art-making as an act of joyful rebellion.

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.

I loved talking to Karen Liz about her love for Art Challenges. Karen shares how she uses challenges to build creative momentum, get herself out of a creative slump, or build creative confidence. There are some fabulous tips shared for those thinking about participating in upcoming challenges.

Talking to Nicole Warrington was so inspiring. Nicole shares the importance of using our own art as inspiration. Nicole also talks about the importance of limiting our supplies and choices, trying new techniques and styles, and being engaged in the creative process. There are so many nuggets of wisdom on growing your practice in this episode.

During this episode Jane and I talk about how she developed her business and how she balances being an artist and a successful business owner. We chat about developing art products and chasing inspiration through creating. Listening to Jane talk about her art practice is so inspiring. Her passion for creating is contagious. I know this episode is going to have you reaching for your journal and sup...

In this episode Kristin Peterson talks to us about her journey as an artist. Saying yes to big scary things has led to amazing unexpected places, from creating online classes, to creating various stencil ranges, to starting an online art community. What an exciting example of what can happen if you jump before you feel ready to do so. Kristin shares why being deeply intentional and open to asking...

In this episode Meg Frances shares her journey with journaling. Meg shares with us how she uses her art as inspiration - she puts this so beautifully, “A conversation with her art.” We also talk about the importance of having art that is just for you, that does not ever need to be shared, where you can experiment and go wild.

During this episode Amanda Domagala shares her love for both words and visual art. Amanda encourages us to show up and try those big scary things. Trusting that you will create art from the heart if you allow yourself to just start and be present as you experiment is a big part of Amanda’s process. I think Amanda’s art reflects this bold energy she carries into everything she does.

In this episode Brooke Henry shares with us the importance of staying engaged with your creativity and being inspired by your own art. Staying open to inspiration and building on our own art-making processes allows you to go deeper and find a style all of your own. Brooke shares how she keeps creative momentum and keeps showing up to her practice despite life’s ups and downs.

Jennifer Wilken Penick has found a beautiful way to share her passion for art and the healing power of creativity with those around her. During this episode Jennifer and I talk about the importance of community and the profound impact this can have on your creative practice, as well as how sharing our art with others can help them heal and find relief from some of the heavy things we have to carry...

When I think of an artist that lives and breathes positively out into the world I immediately think of Kristi (@soul_positive). Kristi’s passion for connection and community comes through in everything she does. During this episode Kristi and I talk about showing up imperfectly and redefining what creativity means within our lives.  Kristi talks about her Rolodex project in this episode. This is a...

Gabrielle Heckenbucker (@gabrielle_heckenbucker) opens up and gets vulnerable about the struggles she faces every single day. She shares how her creative practice has helped her cope with these challenges and allowed her to reveal her true self, hidden behind a curtain of safety. Gabrielle and I talk about how your journal can be a place that comforts you and gives you strength to move through lif...

Chatting to Jane Lee (@janethecrazy) very quickly has you growing itchy feet. Jane has fostered a life of travel, which allows her to stay open to adventure and collecting memories. We talk about her recent trip to Japan and the new energy this amazing place has given her. These trips and journals are the perfect combination for Jane’s love of collecting and elevating “trash” to memories. Jane tal...

This episode with Jessica Swift (@jessicaswift) is so tender. Jessica chats to us about her creative journey and shares how her creative practice has developed into a practice of self-care. I loved Jessica's thoughts on getting out of your studio to generate ideas and clearing space for new ideas to come in. Develop your creative practice into a practice of self care. We'd love to welcome...

I loved chatting to Elina Lukas (@elinalukas) about her journey into abstract art. We talk about supplies, slowly growing into a practice that feels right and nurturing your creativity. Elina and I talk about making bad art and the importance of this within our art-making. We also talk about creating digital art and embracing different seasons of life. --- We'd love to welcome you into Get Mes...

In this episode Susanne Müller (@susisjournaladventure) and I talk about visualizing yourself on a creative journey. We chat about building a Creative Tool Kit and the importance of switching off your thinking brain as you connect to your gut. This was such a fun discussion. I know you are going to enjoy Susanne’s creative insights. --- Want to (re)start your own creative journey? Looking for frie...

Welcome to an exciting new chapter of the Get Messy podcast! In this episode, Caylee Grey officially hands over the mic to Claudette Hasenjager, introducing her as the new host of the podcast. Together, they share how art journaling, creativity, and community makes their hearts boom-boom. Claudette dives into her journey of becoming an artist and how art journaling transformed her life. They discu...

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Telling your story is important. Telling your story of your life is what connects you to others, and helps them feel a little less lonely. By telling your story, you give others permission and remind them of their worth. The story-telling champion, Kristin Tweedale, and I talk about telling your story for yourself as well as for self-publishing. She shares absolutely everything about her self-publ...

When I started art journaling, I started because I wanted to be an artist. But, step one to being an artist is making art. It's the same for writing a book. Step one to writing a book is actually sitting down and writing. The absolute Queen of Process, The Queen of Doing the Thing, is Misty Granade. When I found out that she was writing a book I knew that I had to talk to her about the process of...

Sarah and I chat about the way she sees creativity - a place that has space for both structure and chaos. We talk about the harmony of her left and right brain sides of her brain. Creativity is impossible unless you're willing to embrace uncertainty. You have to widen the scope of possibility in order to create something new. Man, it's another good one. --- 🎙️ Full show notes and more information:...

Prepare yourself for a bucket load of fangirling. Jeannine is one of my favourite people in the world - my editor, my Fairy Bookmother, and all-around dream maker. She changed my life, and in this episode, we're sharing insight into the process of publishing a book from the perspective of an editor, and of the writer. We talk about starting with the art. About the relevancy of books in this day an...