This episode is an energizing bolt of lightning in the dreary caverns of the everyday. As Neil says- “a crash course in possiblity”. If you want to make things happen but the thing you want doesn’t exist, what if you created it so that it would? Neil Martin is an example of a weaver of the fabric of place. What does it mean to be an artist in Pitts…

Meet Chris Hall, a special person with whom I have shared many magical moments over the years. I’m excited that he has agreed to join us and talk about his origins, writing, and experiences, which will inspire and fascinate you. This is an intricately woven tapestry of storytelling, so grab something warm and curl up by the fire. Adventures await. …

Rudo and I talk about Black Holes from a purely artistic perspective, our feelings thoughts and imaginings about these magnificent, terrifying parts of our universe that seem to be integral to our existence. Articles/Websites Astronomers have snapped a new photo of the black hole in galaxy M87-January 18, 2024 Dr. Ronald S. Gamble Jr.-theoretical p…

Let us ask it in the form of a question…what is it about a good villain? Isn’t it juicy sometimes to think about what sort of villain you’d be? And what do villains represent, what do they teach us? We’re going to have a look at some stories, scope out our favourite characters and attributes. We hope you enjoy the show! Now some notes…firstly, our …

Let’s start with the larger tapestry of tattoos as a human story and then share our personal myths of our skin art…for we are the painted ones. It’s something we’ve been doing for thousands of years…for many different reasons…and we really hope you enjoy this story. Links and other information: Tattooed Human Mummies The Worldwide History of Tattoo…

Tune into a meditation track that follows the arch of seasonality as we travel through the cycles of sun and moon…winter and summer at their height. You could listen to this for Imbolc, mid-winter, or Lughnasadh summer harvest…or…you could listen to it anytime. It is especially fortuitous to pause and reflect…and welcome in intention and renewal an…

Sometimes moments in life reveal themselves to be epic quests- unlocking trials and unveiling parts of yourself you never knew were there. This is one such tale, so join us for a little adventure into the wilds of Vanessa’s homeland and see what may be there for you too. I also think tales of events with beloved pets is something many of us can rel…

We yearned to revisit this story and explore other versions more than a year later- using them as a means to gauge where we are at in our relationships to our lives, and ourselves. We would love to hear in the comments what this story brings up for you. Pour some tea, and burrow in. The magic of a storytelling spell awaits. Links to explore:Daughte…

A question from Laura…what is the opposite of fear? Ponder…as you listen to our delve with Aunt Laura…Pixie’s aunt to be precise! Laura came onto our show to share some of her magic. We felt like we were so lucky to share this moment with her…twice. We finally felt the pain every podcaster feels…losing a recording and having to tell the guest…and B…

This episode, when played near the solstice, is very auspicious indeed. Ready yourself for a 10 minute vision quest, to cleanse, connect, nourish, and renew. Rudo lovingly guides us into a quiet space within, recalling some familiar symbols of our ancestral storylines: A sacred grove. A crossroads. A fire. Offerings and sacrifice. Cleansing and cal…

A mini gremlin sketchbook session about the opening of my art show on December 1st. Vanessa jumped on to check in with me- thank you so much for coming on Vanessa! This show is on view until mid January. Wick Monet-The Seabird’s Dream I hope you enjoy hearing about this experience that is incredibly close to my heart. love pixie. Carlos Ferrer Imdb…

In our next episode following Menopause like a mythic story we yearn to uncover, Dr Claire Steiner ( DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC) demystifies the medical norms you can expect…and gives us some great tips to consider to become closer to your full power while in the doctor’s office. Did you know you can… * Ask your doctor why they need to examine what they wan…

Join us for a truly magical conversation with writer and artist Caitlin Gemmell. Musings of a Selkie Witch- Caitlin’s Substack Support Cait by buying one of her books! (You won’t be disappointed!) True North Spinning Hair Into Gold Pixie’s Deep Dive- Seeing Dragons This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o…

Where did the concept of art movements come from? And how are they relevant now? How can their stories be reimagined? We wanted to figure out where we as two artists stood, where our kindred souls were. Here are many resources for you!The Art StoryArticle- Do Art Movements Matter? Rudo’s Art Movement and artists Surrealism Lee Bontecou James Turrel…

And we return- after enchanted journeys both beautiful and challenging. Mountains we have climbed, wounds raw. There are many sweet moments here, of reflection, inspiration, and hope. We are so very excited to be back, and have incredible and rich magic in store. Aligned with the release of our first episode on Samhain when the veil is thinnest, ou…

We are so happy to commence Season Two as the veil thins…now that Equinox has passed we are so close to Samhain and Beltane (North and South hemisphere respectively) which heralds a time where our ancestors’ memories are closer, messages are most potent, and our potential for change is so vital. Make sure you’re following Rudo and Pixie’s substacks…

In our season finale, we talk about the cycles of death that appear in all aspects of life; the creative process, relationships, the seasons. This is about how death is a very important part of the cycle; a portal to the next cycle which will begin again after deep rest yields new growth. We'll be on a small break until September when the veil is a…

Pixie and Rudo are joined by Dr Randolph Hollingsworth, in what is truly a generous and intimate look at the complex health realities of her journey from motherhood to elderhood, all while dealing with the best of times and the worst of times. Women are amazing. And we're really happy to contribute to true narratives of women who see the other side…

A birthday sketchbook session episode- see where Pixie is in the flow. A few weeks ago in New York City, Flamingo, a domestic king pigeon, was found covered in hair dye. A kindhearted human brought him to the Wild Bird Fund , and they tried to stabilize and save him. Sadly, he passed away from the toxic fumes inundating his body. When I first saw p…

Pixie takes you on a small voyage into the galaxy of her mind- exploring her experiences of living with OCD and sensory overhwhelm. She talks about how it has influenced her life, and artwork. Here are some informational resources just to get you started: International OCD Foundation Child Mind Institute- Sensory Processing Issues Sensory Processin…

In this episode we delve with stargazer and storyteller Diana P Cartwright, who has been guiding Rudo and I as we collectively track the Venusian cycle (the planet Venus’ entire orbit round the sun which takes 19 months). You don’t have to know a lot about astrology to engage with us today, in fact Diana is a very inclusive astrologer and takes gre…

"Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good - until the Crystal cracked..." Pixie and Rudo welcome our friend Vanessa Wood on the podcast to join us in an exploration of The Dark Crystal as an essential myth of our times. We dive deep into the story, the characters, and how it has affected …

Pixie goes solo this episode with Mary Lambdin, one of her first students at her first teaching gig. Mary has a BA in Psychology and an MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition. She is in a post graduate program to become a Healing Arts Practitioner with focuses in Yoga Teacher Training, and Hypnotherapy. Please check out my instagram page, as well as my F…

SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch the film first before listening! When The Banshees of Inisherin found Pixie, it swept her away into a magical landscape- within which the roots and bones of a true fairytale made themselves known. Enchanted, she encouraged Rudo to watch it also. Amidst a fury of texting and talks, this little episode made its way …

Rudo's Art Page is loaded with bodies and personal narrative...perhaps start with this one A YouTube walk through of Rudo's show called "Figure" Figure drawing at the Peach is an Auckland New Zealand based event, if you're interested reach out to Rudo and follow The Peach Palace Additionally, Rudo's recent project on public art: www.rudoart.com/aum…

A delightful delve into Ale's life journey so far. The paths that have closed and opened, how he finds inspiration, and how it ultimately finds him. Each life is a story, a myth unto itself. And this is such a special one. We hope you enjoy spending time with all of us and find a little of your own story here. Check out the links below to hear his …

Social Media- a blessing or a curse? Could it be both? Along with identifying where magic and power exist for us there is a deep recognition that magic has rules. There are important lessons about balance here. Magical codes of ethics are being formed as new spaces are created, so it’s an intentional and deeply personal need Rudo and I have to come…

Our theme song, Whimsical Aliens, was written by Alejandro Bernard: YouTube Alejandro Bernard Patreon https://www.patreon.com/PianoPerfect/posts Thank you to Bjorn for producing each episode beautifully for us! Andrzej Sapkowski- author of the witcher this link will take you to his official website. Great Article on Baba Yaga Article on The Witcher…

In our very first Sketchbook conversation, where we interview artists about their current process and flow, we delve into the amazing lessons and milestones Pixie has been experiencing as she exhibits and preps her artwork for print sales. Our theme song, Whimsical Aliens, was written by Alejandro Bernard: YouTube Alejandro Bernard Patreon https://…

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rbgKQiOjb9Se6DWAMo6OR Come with us in our curved quartz stalagmite bowl that is a time machine, which of course drops glitter everywhere it goes. This time machine will take us on a journey to key points in our development through the lens of our musical experiences. We will visit childhood, our teenage years, ear…

This episode is called Wild Swans…and is dedicated to a fairytale that many will know…but the power of this episode is not just in the roots of story and myth, but the lives of us two women that are before you now. Grief marks us, in the marking it is wound like. Here lies our information for healing. Universal ways and personal ways that works for…

Welcome to the first episode, and with that an interview style introduction to the two hosts...as seen through questions about their artistic selves. Jessicapixies artwork: Rudo Greissworths artwork: The music we use for our podcast entitled “Whimsical Aliens” was written and performed by Alejandro Bernard from Ithaca NY. Cleve Gray-Threnody Victor…

Meet Pixie and Rudo, the hosts of the show. We have come together across time and space and started a dialogue about art and magic. Please subscribe to this show and find us on all the streaming apps! If we missed one, do let us know we'll add it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo…