The Creative Explorers

Why do artists struggle to make money? Today we remind each other of why we make our art and how many varied ways there are to make money from it. We end with a list of inspiring artists to follow that are "making it" on their own terms. ************************* Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,   painting favorite travel scenes or people's...

A meandering conversation as we confront disappointment and the inspiration that lockdown has brought to our art. This episode begins in the feelings of disappointment and moves towards encouragement and comfort. ************************* Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,  painting favorite travel scenes or people's visions from dreams and  ...

When struggles persist, when winter seems to have no end, sometimes the best we can do is acknowledge that conditions are difficult and give ourselves compassion to be in it. You're invited to listen in real time as two artists witness each other's struggles and then energize each other with actionable steps to keep moving through. ************************* Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary...

"Freedom is to do what you want with the things that have been done to you." Laumee and Rachael compare notes on where they are in the world (literally). This episode is also about working with what you've got in every moment - and offers encouragement for those experiencing lockdown blues. *************** Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,  &nbsp...

Laumee and Rachael open up about their struggles of self worth, why artists struggle with seeing the value of their work, and explore new outlooks to understand how art contributes to society and current events. Could art be described as the language of the soul? What do you think? *************** Rachael Shores is a travel and visionary artist. She works mostly in watercolor,  painting favor...

How do we live in a world full of things to be afraid of? This talk is a beautiful flow into the power fear can bring out in us and how to harness that for good. ************************* 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 &n...

Chaos and the Creative Process An alternative perspective of an uncertain world. How the creative process and art making have given these two artists resilience ***************** 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  &nbsp...

Two artists share their flow process and how important an empowered mindset is for real productivity in artists. Is it an issue of laziness or worthiness? °°°°°°°°°°°°° 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...

Welcome to the Creative Explorers Podcast. In this first episode, Rachael and Laumee talk about why they started their inspiring talks during the pandemic - and what listeners can expect from the upcoming episodes. ___________________ 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...