Tending Creativity

028 ✿ Cultivating your Artistic Style as an Illustrator ft. Nicole Medina In this episode I spoke with the amazing illustrator Nicole Medina . Nicole is a Latina American illustrator based in Philly who creates rich, bold , and colorful illustrations. Some of her clients include Target, Big Cartel, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and so many more. In this interview we talk about the artwork in...

027 ✿ Leaving the Fashion Industry to Become an Illustrator ft. Isabela Humphrey For Today’s episode I got to speak with amazing illustrator and graphic designer Isabela Humphrey. Isabela received her degree in fashion design and worked in the fashion industry for a few years before deciding to pivot her career to graphic design and illustration. Past clients of hers include Google, Facebook, The...

Episode 026 ✿ Dance, Sustainable Fashion, and Creating in Seasons  ft. Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing Kind Today’s episode is an interview with the amazing Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing Kind. Richelle is the founder/owner of Dancing Kind which is Richelle's brand and shop where she sells curated vintage clothing as well as more recently, in-house designs that are designed by Richelle and a...

025 ✿ Healing Through Art and Creating Intentional Media ft. Jasdeep Kang (@jakariwing) For today’s episode I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing, multi-talented artist, Jasdeep Kang. Jasdeep is a queer Punjabi American artist who works with film, photography, and music. They practice their art with the ”intention of cultivating joy, care and fantasy for the earth and underrepresented co...

Episode 024 ✿ Oil Painting, Community, & Practicing Self-Compassion as an Artist ft. Emilia Cruz For today’s episode I had the pleasure of talking to visual artist and painter, Emilia Cruz. Emilia’s work is incredible and magical. She is most known for her detailed oil paintings which explore the themes of her Mexican American culture, family, spirituality, and her experiences as a woman of co...

Episode 023 ✿ Expressing Queerness Through Comics and Growing Through Self-Doubt ft. Jett Allen (@jettdraws) For this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Jett Allen (they/he) who is a nonbinary/trans cartoonist, illustrator and writer. Jett’s work is incredible, thoughtful and funny and in many of his pieces he reflects on his experience as a nonbinary/trans person as well as films that have...

Episode 022 ✿ Comics, Playwriting, and the Creative Path ft. Lily Rushing (goofwench) For this episode I spoke with Lily Rushing (@goofwench) about her creative practice as a comic artist and more! *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 021 ✿ Micro-Memoirs - Being a Writer & Installation Artist ft. India K (@heartbread) *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* For this episode I talked with artist and writer India K, (@heartbread on...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 020 ✿  Leaving the TV & Film Industry to Run a Slow Fashion Business ft. Ruby Wortis of Shop Rudie *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* This episode is an interview with Ruby Wortis who is th...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 019 ✿ Laser Cutting & Growth Through an Art Practice ft. Fatima Nieto *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* For this episode I spoke to artist Fatima Nieto. Fatima is a laser cutting artist who is...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 18: Going After What You Want ft. Illustrator Fabiola Lara *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* For this episode I got to talk to illustrator, podcaster, and youtuber Fabiola Lara. Fabiola has created...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 17: Being Published by the LA Times & Fear of Being Honest in Your Art ✿ Solo Episode For this episode I talk about my experience having a comic of mine published by the LA Times, fear and anxiety in creating honest artwork, and give some queer media recommendations. Happy Pride Month! :) Topics discussed: -Amazing news- my comic being publish...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 16: Starting a Magazine and Proving Yourself Through Art ft. Jaclyn Arellano For this episode I spoke with illustrator, graphic designer, and co-founder of Tasteless Studio magazine, Jaclyn Arellano about her experience at art school, curating a digital magazine, and creating artwork. Click here if you prefer to watch me sketch while listening to...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 15: Creativity and Depression, Solo Episode For this episode I talk about my experience with depression and anxiety and how that has affected my creative expression. Topics discussed: The “tortured artist” trope You don’t have to be sad to make great art My personal history with depression and anxiety The ebb and flow of depression Learning skills...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 14: Inner Work, Illustration, and Self-Acceptance ft. Allison Filice For this episode I spoke with illustrator, designer, and podcaster Allison Filice about her experience as an illustrator and podcaster becoming a new mom, and the inner journey she experienced while transitioning to becoming an illustrator. In this episode we talk about: Allison...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 13: Quitting My 9-5 Job ✿ Solo Episode I'm back! After about 6 months since my last released episode I am back with a solo episode in which I talk about how I recently quit my 9-5 job in education and my plans for the podcast moving forward.  In this episode I talk about: -What caused me to stop releasing podcast episodes -Transitioning from...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 12: Going to Art School, Running an Etsy Shop and Living Your Truth ft. Ela Hosp For this episode I talked with artist Ela Hosp all about her experiences as an art student, running an Etsy shop and more. In this episode we talk about:  -Ela introduces herself and her work - illustration, sculpture. -Ela's relationship with art and creativity...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 11: Being an Embroidery Artist and the Importance of Rest ft. Sarah Jane (SalutingSoloMagpies) For this episode I talk with embroidery artist Sarah Jane about her experiences and work as an embroidery artist. :) In this episode we talk about: Sarah introduces herself. How Sarah started embroidery and her first pieces. Picking embroidery back up af...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 10: Becoming a Fashion Designer, Sustainability and Work-Rest Balance ft. Tara Efobi For this episode I got to talk to designer and YouTuber Tara Efobi about her journey and design work. In this episode we talk about: Tara talks about her interest in fashion and creative things as a child and throughout adolescence. Her experience in high school a...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 9:  How to Deal, Examining Fear, Anxiety, and Growth Through Art ft. Grace Miceli For this episode I got to talk to artist Grace Miceli about her new book, How to Deal. In this episode we talk about: Grace introduces herself, her work, and her book. When and how the book started. How/Why Grace made the decision to pursue creating a book. Work...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 8:  Releasing Music and Creating with What You Have ft. Theodora Nickolas For this episode I spoke with singer/musician, actor, and content creator Theodora Nickolas about her recently released songs: "Close for Comfort", "Ghost", and "The High" and many more things relating to creativity and her work. In this episode we talk about: What Thea...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 7: Film, "Good Art", and Power | Solo Episode This is a solo episode in which I talk/ramble about different things that have been on my mind lately relating to art and life. I don't really make any points nor was I trying to but just wanted to chat. In this episode I talk about: How I've been feeling lately-feeling lost and unaccomplished in my mi...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 6: Painting, Tattooing, and Going with the Flow ft. Jael Buscema (jaeljesabel) For this episode I spoke with visual artist Jael Buscema about her work, her process, and much more. This episode was recorded in September 2020. In this episode we talk about: -The different mediums Jael creates in-painting, tattooing, and writing -Jael's experience as...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 5: Pursuing Art as a First Generation College Student, Digital Illustration and Enjoying the Creative Process ft. Dezi Donnersbach ( dezisartvibes) In this episode I talked to artist Dezi Donnersbach, also known as dezisartvibes, about her work and experience with art and creativity. I hope you enjoy this episode! :) In this episode we talk about:...

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 4: Creative Insecurity and Unlearning the Need for External Validation, Solo Episode Today's episode is a solo one in which I, Marissa, talk about my background and experience with creativity from childhood up until now. In this episode I talk about: -My childhood experience with creativity -Being taught to value myself based on academic performan...