The Creative Explorers

It’s time for Rachael and Laumee to talk about lessons in empowerment, embracing your whole story, what boundaries mean for artists and how that might empower your art and your connection to your people. Resources mentioned: Erica Chalkley - Your right to be , Empowerment coach for women https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKu371OHJrV7O1YXgdZJ4g White woman whisperer on tiktok https://www.tiktok.com...

We see art more than just pretty pictures and decoration.  Art is part of the healing process, expression, and realizing we are all connected.  We share in the same struggles.   Laumee and Rachael share their stories of healing through creating and helping others on their healing journey. If the eyes are the window to the soul then what is the soul looking out to see? Creators menti...

Laumee is a professional copy editor and we discuss what artists can talk about in a blog, where to blog, and how to get inspired about the message you want to share Instagram Question:  What’s the message you want to leave for this world? Resources mentioned Books: Braiding Sweet Grass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass The Organic Artist by Nick Neddo https...

Rachael and Laumee discuss the inpact of other people's opinions on their art practice and how they show up in the world. They talk about strategies not to rely on outside validation and how to be true to one's artistic expression. ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist, painting the inner and outer journey. She works mostly in watercolor, painting favorite travel...

We’re joining a special October challenge with Andy Pizza’s podcast “The Creative Peptalk Podcast” and wanted to share about the challenge and our ideas. Now is the time to build your artist community and meet new people on Instagram. I hope you join us on the journey.  Creative pep podcast link episode 333 https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/333 #peptober ************************ Rachae...

Laumee and Rachael discuss their various art show and gallery experiences as well as giving inspiration and examples of how to think outside the traditional showing of art.  Where does your art belong? Artists mentioned in this podcast: Lisa Middleton - https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lisa-middleton/shop Blake Lee Ferguson https://society6.com/blakeleeferguson IG question:  What woul...

Being an artist is not just a career. It’s who you are as a whole, how you see the world, how you interpret it. Live your message and purpose in every way.  Create. Create your life. Rachael and Laumee speak about their current work and how they came to it.  This is your reminder to do what lights you up. *********************** Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist, painting t...

Finding support for artists who share similar goals and mindset is key to building a community.  Rachael and Laumee talk about their experiences in many different local and online communities, what they still strive for as they grow, and the challenges. Let’s find a space to encourage each other. You’re not alone! Places to build online communities or find one: Discord Meetup Facebook groups...

In this episode Rachael and Laumee are not at their best in the beginning. It’s like one of those days, when you drag yourself into the studio and don’t feel like making art at all. But like the creative process itself, their talk begins to lift them up. Listen and be amazed, how during this episode they become inspired and excited about making art again. Resources mentioned: How to intuitively sk...

Today two artists talk about art materials, what they work with, what they have found to work with, and applying the creative problem solving eye to life. We are here to take what we have and transform it. Sometimes the power in art is the learning process we go through in making it. Resources listed: Creative Superheroes podcast, interview with Sark Episode IG question:  What has been your f...

We begin with a bit of a rant, sharing our frustrations, expectations, and interactions in our communities. Community is about share and support of each other and realization is that artists need a supportive community in order to put their work out into the world for scrutiny and rejection.  It’s time for artists to find their support. Q for Ig - What is holding you back from being your full...

Part of this podcast is a practice in what we preach.  Laumee and Rachael share stories and books on how stories and interactions have shaped our experience with art. Then they attempt to share about their art. How did they do?  Enthusiasm is contagious. Teach others how to appreciate your art. Question for instagram: Tell a favorite interaction you have had with your art. Use #creativee...

For creatives feeling lost and alone in their entrepreneur journey. Rachael and Laumee attempt to give business and marketing advice to creatives but here’s the thing, we are each creating our own path.  There is no set solution.  Laumee and Rachael share their own doubts,  inspiring moments, resources, and the reminders to keep going. Do what you love. Even if you don’t know every...

A wealth of resources for organization, how to make a to do list, journal questions to get you into the right mindset.  Rachael and Laumee share their personal systems, solutions, and struggles.  I hope you will feel inspired and less alone. Question: What will I do with my whole heart this week? Come answer the question on tiktok or Instagram under the post or with #creativeexplorersQ R...

An artist take on salesey marketing.  How to find your people, figure out what to share, where to share, different ways to think about your “niche”, and stay true to you.  What is the service or function of your work? Where will your customers be? What makes a good story?  Continue the discussion over on Instagram @the_creative_explorers_podcast.  Tell us a story when art creat...

Are you feeling invisible? This is a reminder to creatives why we work so hard to share our work.   It’s not about the numbers on social media, it’s about showing up for others and making meaningful connections.  Laumee and Rachael talk about their experiences over the week with one-on-one encounters, the power of reflection, as well as where our validation should be coming from. Keep go...

It was an exciting episode this week.  We began with uncertainty, ideas, and overwhelm.  How do we look at our big dreams in a busy and distracting life? Then we moved through with art journaling processes and the messages received.  The struggle between goals and overwhelm is a constant balancing act. Two artists using their creativity to help us all through blocks. Resources refer...

Rockstar lighters, anchor rings and tree labyrinths? Listen, when Rachael and Laumee talk about all these things and how they are connected to being authentic as an artist and befriending yourself.  ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,  painting favorite travel scenes or people's visions from dreams and  meditation...

Rachael and Laumee talk about teachings that helped them to transform negativity into creativity during the pandemc. They also share their insights on journaling, embodiment, zen and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Leah Goard The Red Hand Files Julia Cameron's Morning Pages Daily Om Design Your Dream Year ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mos...

Rachael and Laume reflect on art. What have we been told about art? What do we believe about it?  What makes it important? How to experience it.  How it’s purpose has evolved and why it’s still necessary today. Resources mentioned in today's episode: David Graeber - Bullshit Jobs Youth Speaks - The Bigger Picture ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. S...

Does making art require certain skills? And how can you gain them? Rachael and Laumee talk about their own art practices - and about the importance of showing up in the studio as often as possible. ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor, painting favorite travel scenes or people's visions from dreams and   meditations. She...

Where do you get inspiration, what makes you want to create? Is the message in the process or in the result? Laumee and Rachael talk about current projects and how they came about. Joshua Burkhart is a spiritual mentor that Rachael mentions on this episode. http://www.joshuaburkhart.com/ ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor, &nbsp...

Laumee has exciting news and these two artists talk about possibilities to get grants and residencies. ************************ Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor, painting favorite travel scenes or people's visions from dreams and meditations. She currently lives in Germany with her husband and working in an Irish pub. Her next big life goal is writing...

Rachael and Laumee explore niches for artists - and discuss ways to find the right audience. In this episode they also talk about their own artistic approaches and how they want to build community with their art. ************************* Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,     painting favorite travel scenes or people's visions from...

Rachael and Laumee talk about being in the studio and dealing with life – by putting all its beautiful and darks moments on canvas or paper. ************************* Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,    painting favorite travel scenes or people's visions from dreams and    meditations. She currently lives in Germany with...