The Messy Studio with Rebecca Crowell

Drawing is something a lot of artists do regularly, but for others -- especially abstract artists-- it has been pushed back to a musty corner with art-school exercises or early work in realism. But drawing, including abstract drawing, is an excellent way to keep your work vital and personal. What is the role of drawing in your work, and is it something that you would like to develop? Episode menti...

Rebecca talks to Keith Wilson, an artist from Northern Ireland, about his working process and his way of finding importance in his immediate surroundings. http://www.keithwilson.co.uk/ www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Special Guest: Keith Wilson.

Rebecca discusses the role of intuition in abstract work with Nuala Clarke and Joanna Kidney at Ballinglen Arts Foundation in Ireland. https://www.nualaclarke.com/ http://www.joannakidney.com/ http://www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org/ www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Special Guests: Joanna Kidney and Nuala Clarke.

In this episode, Rebecca speaks with us again from the Ballinglen Arts Foundation in County Mayo, Ireland where she is on a 3-week painting residency. Today she’s going to talk a little about the residency in general and specifically about a project she is working on there, a series of paintings based on a poem by the Irish poet Seamus Heaney. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.faceb...

PODCAST—Contrast and Personal Voice This week Rebecca is speaking with you from Ballinglen Arts Foundation in County Mayo, Ireland, a place she returns to every year for teaching for her own time to paint. She shares some of the ideas that were the focus of her advanced cold wax workshop there, and we discuss how they relate to personal voice in your own work. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepr...

In the last episode we talked about the importance of change in the creative process, and in the one prior to that (about blocks and lack of motivation) we mentioned that these are sometimes harbingers of change. Given how important it is in the big picture, what are some reasons we may resist it? The outside world of galleries and collectors can be a big reason we avoid change or worry about it....

The creative journey is never a straight path and all artists go through times of change in their work. These are necessary but can also be frustrating and painful as you head into the unknown. Today we’re going to talk about times of change in your work and some of the challenges that artists face, including the experiences of one Chicago painter who has shared her struggle with Rebecca. http://w...

www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Notes: PODCAST—Keeping it Going Intro: Several listeners have asked us to talk about how to stay motivated and on track with work in the studio. Maybe it is a reflection of the winter doldrums (which we talked about last week) but blocks and down times can happen any time of year. How do you cope with feelings of bore...

Rebecca and Ross discuss the difficulties of dealing with the extreme winter that many artists are experiencing. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Podcast notes: Getting through Winter Intro: A lot of our listeners live in places that have had a very difficult winter this year with lots of snow, below zero temperatures, and bad roads, and all of this...

This week Rebecca talks with Stephanie Dalton, an Atlanta, Georgia artist who shares her experiences of grief and loss following the death of her husband Robert Cowan last May--including how this has affected her creative process. We really appreciate Stephanie's openness in discussing this difficult topic, which she offered to do in the hopes that it will help others who have suffered a similar l...

A lot of us are inclined to say yes to any art opportunity—always looking to advance our art careers and open up new pathways. But how can you keep your calendar clear enough to stay focused and do your best work? www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast PODCAST notes: Saying YES: how to decide Follow up to Pacing Podcast— Intro: A lot of us are inclined to...

What activities, passions, or interests do you pursue outside your studio (art related or otherwise)? Do you think they feed your main work or focus? Rebecca and Ross discuss answers submitted on Facebook, as well as their own thoughts on the subject. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast PODCAST notes: merging art and life Ross Intro: A while back Rebecc...

Rebecca and Ross talk about how to pace yourself to be efficient and avoid burnout... skills that they haven't actually mastered themselves. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast PODCAST—Pacing yourself In the big picture and more specifically… Managing your art life can be overwhelming. How to avoid burnout? Burnout=losing motivation, feeling discouraged...

Rebecca is preparing for an upcoming exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia. She talks with Ross about her process and shares tips for artists preparing for a first show. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Podcast notes—exhibit prep Focus for the podcast on a show where you have 8+ pieces; a small group, two person, or solo show Getting a show: Are you ready?? Re...

Rebecca and Ross apply the Creative Problem Solving process to finding possibilities for increasing your art income. Follow along the CPS steps at http://www.innovationmanagement.se/imtool-articles/the-basics-of-creative-problem-solving-cps/ www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

Rebecca and Ross discuss how to write a good artist statement and why they are important. art statement generator: https://www.artybollocks.com/generator.html www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

Every artist is expected to write about their work--including emails, artist statements, and proposals. Rebecca and Ross share some tips to improve your writing and also thoughts about more personal writing to enhance your creative process or as an art blog. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

Rebecca and Ross discuss choosing a workshop and how to get the most out of the workshop experience. www.squeegeepress.com www.rebeccacrowell.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

Rebecca and Ross review their first year of producing the Messy Studio Podcast and extend thanks to their listeners. It's been fun and successful! They discuss past guests and topics, and their goals and plans for the future. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

Rebecca and Ross discuss how to deal with older work, slides, and current technologies for storing and organizing images of older work. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

In this wide ranging discussion, Antrese Wood from The Savvy Painter Podcast joins Rebecca Crowell to talk about podcasting, technology, and making art a career. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Guest links: http://antresewood.com https://savvypainter.com/ Special Guest: Antrese Wood.

Rebecca and Jerry McLaughlin talk about how the personal identities of artists can shift with changes in their lives and work. www.squeegeepress.com www.rebeccacrowell.com www.jerrymclaughlinart.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast Special Guest: Jerry McLaughlin.

Rebecca and Ross discuss how and why to title your work. www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

This episode is a sneak peak at the new Messy Studio video series! Rebecca and Ross talk about creating art with a limited budget. Video will be available soon... www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

Rebecca sits down with her friend and fellow artist Sally Bowker. Sally worked for years with painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media. In her later years she has departed from these more tradition art forms to expliore the world of digital media and Photoshop. Guest artist website: http://www.sallybowker.com/ www.rebeccacrowell.com www.squeegeepress.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast...