Welcome to Burst and Bloom where we have conversations with visual artists about what they do, how they do it and why. I am interested in finding out about what fears and challenges they have faced along their journey and what techniques or thought processes they can share with us when it comes to slaying the DRAGON of resistance! Ideas BURST into our lives and like a gardener, an artist cultivates a beautiful BLOOM for all of us to enjoy. Grab your coffee and let's chat about the artist's life.
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Episode 11 with Mary Haasdyk - illustrator extraordinare
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Mary Haasdyk shares with us her journey as a full-time illustrator. She has a dedication to her craft and a really unique method. Her work can be seen all around Calgary and on book covers! She tells us about her challenge to keep business going and how she has to change gears to network more and open up to more and more connections in order to kee…
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Episode 9 with Sean Baptist the Hair Stylist!
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I shared an intimate moment with you, by bringing you on to the Salon Chair with me. I had a great discussion with Sean about fears, creativity, grey hair and just 'letting it happen' as he says. #talking #discuss fears #artists #creative #hairstylist
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Episode 10 - visit to the launch party at the Glenbow museum
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What inspires you? Do you get off your computer and your phone and go to see live shows? Music, slam poetry, visual art?.. In this episode I take you with me to the launch party at the Glenbow Museum. I talk to a few guests and get their take on the work. I actually talked to more guests then my microphone properly recorded! Darn! Hate when that ha…
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Episode7 Mandy Patchin and tour of her mobile Glassblowing Studio
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Mandy Patchin runs the only Canadian Mobile Glassblowing studio. GLASS HOUSE Xperience. You can find her and her crew at all kinds of events and many schools, sharing the art of glassblowing. It is a technical practice that requires not only patience, but a lot of materials and specialized equipment. Mandy tells about her start up business and how …
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Episode 8 Interview with Doug Williamson - painter inspired by Rembrandt
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Doug finished a new body of portraiture work. He is a humble guy with a great passion and talent for painting. I caught him at his opening and had a conversation with him in front of his work. He provides us with lots of details on his techniques, philosophy and his approach at SLAYING the dragon of RESISTANCE. Doug's artist statement: With each pa…
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Episode 6 - interview with Karen Klassen - an illustrator, painter, fashion artist and surface Pattern Designer.
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Karen Klassen is a goal-setting creative who has found ways to slay her dragons of resistance. She invested in a personal coach and also in marketing classes. This is after finishing her bachelor of Design in Illustration at Alberta College of Art and Design. She is super down to earth and has her roots in her home city of Calgary. She doesn't plan…
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Episode 5 with Eddie Nyikes - an artist, rocker and gallery owner
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Eddie is old school, but he is a little new school too. He finished his fine arts degree and he also worked over 10 years doing seismic. His work is very serene, but his home decor is not. Eddie is full of contrast and I think that is what makes this interview interesting. Check it out. Also the New Edward Gallery. Send me messages to chat@burstand…
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Episode 4 - interview with Veronica Funk, painter and relationship builder
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I had a wonderful conversation with Veronica Funk, professional artist living in Airdrie, Alberta Canada! In this conversation she shares so many tips and tricks to slaying the dragon of resistance. She shares with us where she gets her inspiration from and how to involve others in your work. You can see all of her work and get in touch with veroni…
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A glimpse at the artist life of Amy Dryer! Growing up as an artist, making here way through art college and creating a successful career before 40. It wasn't easy, and as she says, it is still a career path she has to commit to every day. Listen to our conversation about how she manages to SLAY THE DRAGON of resistance. You can find her on instagra…
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I dropped into the Blackboard Gallery and Studio in Cspace - King Edward School (Calgary, AB) to chat with Shona Rae - fine art jeweler extraordinaire. She agreed to have a little conversation with me about how she slays the dragon of resistance. JOY JOY JOY we talked a lot about joy, visioning and trust. Check it out!…
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How do creatives tackle fear and resistance? Personally, I have struggled a lot with that and it is time I chat with some others about what that is all about. Fear is a bitch and it can stop you in your tracks. This is all about bursting through that and blooming into your best self. Again and again. This is my first episode. Will you join me in my…
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