Best Amanda Trought Podcasts (2024)

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Creative Healing: Exploring Mixed Media Art with Amanda Trought 1:41:51

1h ago1:41:51

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In this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik engages in a deep conversation with artist Amanda Trought, who is joining Fodder School 4 as an instructor. Amanda shares her diverse art journey, encompassing mixed media projects and large sculptural works displayed at Queen's Park Gallery in Barbados. She delves into the ther…

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Balancing Art, Education, and Business: A Conversation with Tracey Wozniak 1:42:30

5h ago1:42:30

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In Season 4, Episode 7 of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, host Wendy Solganik sits down with mixed media artist and former teacher Tracey Wozniak. They explore Tracey's extensive background in art, her role as a homeschooling mother, and her re-engagement with Fodder School as an instructor. The discussion covers Tracey’s creative evolution towards…

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Urban Textures and Personal Triumphs with Sally Hirst 58:20

15d ago58:20

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In this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews artist Sally Hirst. They discuss Sally's upcoming role as an instructor in Fodder School 4, and explore her unique artistic journey. Sally shares insights into her life, from her chaotic childhood and self-education in London’s museums, to her late arrival at Cambri…

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Artful Balances: Rebecca Chapman on Creativity, Parenthood, and Mixed Media Innovations 1:27:10

17d ago1:27:10

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In Season 4, Episode 4 of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy Solganik speaks with artist Rebecca Chapman about her dynamic career in art and art education. Rebecca shares her evolution from a love for collage and her participation in Fodder School to incorporating photography, inspired by her father, into her mixed media work. The convers…

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Jack Ravi Creates Ethereal Art with Found Photos 1:31:52

12d ago1:31:52

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This episode features Jack Ravi, a Mixed Media Artist and Co-author of the book Artful Memories, who shares his personal journey from Northern Italy to living in Scotland and embracing a life of creativity. Jack reminisces about studying the history of art at the University of Milan, transitioning to London for work, and finally moving to Scotland …

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Karen Elaine is in Her Watercolor Happy Place 1:42:19

4M ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Karen Elaine is a mixed media artist, author, and teacher with a passion for paper crafts and origami.Her passion is inspiring creativity in others. She has been a working artist and instructor for over 30 years, including doing 35 episodes of the Carol Duvall Show in the 1990s!Karen has a wealth of knowledge about art supplies because she has been…

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Sarah Gardner Wants Us to Love Our {Imperfect} Art Journals 1:09:13

6M ago1:09:13

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Join Wendy and artist Sarah Gardner as they discuss Sarah's new course on Willa Workshops: Love Your {Imperfect} Art Journal. Sarah is a mixed media artist and art journaler who recently had her book, "Share Your Joy: Mixed Media Sharable Art," published. Sarah has been creating mixed media art for almost two decades and she has so much wisdom to s…

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Arts and Wellness Cafe - Stillness and Reflection 59:31

7M ago59:31

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Welcome to the Arts and Wellness Cafe in this episode we look at our word for the month, ways in which we can use creativity in our art journals and stitched projects

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Suzanne Randers Makes Books, Collages and Botanical Inks in her Magical Garden Studio 1:15:32

12M ago1:15:32

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Susanne Randers from @mitkrearum on Instagram ("mitkrearum" means "my creative space" in Danish is a flower power soul and mixed media paper lover - always inspired by nature. Susanne rediscovered her creativity in 2013, created 365 mood boards in 2014, made a flower doodle a day in 2015 and ever since she has hosted in person workshops in Denmark …

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Christine Karpiak is a Professional Actress and a Mixed Media Art Teacher 1:14:14

12M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

As a mixed media artist and teacher, Chris believes in fostering an authentic spirit of inquiry and exploration to develop rich creative experiences. Chris paints, photographs, assembles, stitches and dyes her way through exploratory processes that weave their stories into her life's journey. Art and life work co-constructively to guide and ground …

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Shay Kent is a Mixed Media Artist Looking for Authentic Connection in a Digital World 1:26:36

1y ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Shay Michelle Kent is a mixed media artist and teacher living in Tampa, Florida. She loves to teach art workshops that help people use creativity for self-exploration and find freedom while making art. Shay's students say it feels like a spa for their creative souls. She invites you to come to class with her, where you can let go, explore, and have…

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Yetunde Rodriguez is a Multi-passionate Fine Artist, Housewares Crafter and Small Business Owner 1:36:49

1y ago1:36:49

1:36:49

Yetunde Rodriguez is a Nigerian-American Printmaker, Abstract, and Multi-media Artist. Her work celebrates her love of color, pattern, texture and detail. These aspects of Yetunde's work pay homage to her Nigerian culture and heritage, while being firmly planted in the privilege of her American life. Yetunde is constantly motivated by the thought o…

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Di Venter Sews, Paints and Draws Around the World 1:12:26

1y ago1:12:26

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Raised in the diverse beauty of South Africa; moving from South Africa to Berlin Germany, to the UK, and now to the USA; Di Venter has always found her feet - and met her tribe - in her new space through art and creating. Never one to take the rules as unbreakable, Di likes to learn them, and then challenge them. She loves playing with fabric in he…

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For Kecia Deveney, Dimension is Everything 1:06:49

1y ago1:06:49

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Kecia Deveney is a published mixed media artist, instructor, and world traveler, living at the Jersey Shore. As a mixed media artist, her eclectic style can be seen in fabric and textiles, jewelry design, sculpture-work, and painting. Creating is pivotal to Kecia and becomes, for her, art therapy. Her imagination comes to life and allows her tempor…

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Alison Bomber is a Seeker and a Speaker of Life’s Truths 1:06:05

1y ago1:06:05

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Alison Bomber chose the name Words and Pictures for her blog and then later for Instagram because those are the two worlds she inhabits. She is a freelance creative working with both words and pictures.Alison's first creative career was as a text and voice coach in the theatre, specializing in Shakespeare. She is fascinated by the power of words, a…

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Barb Smucker, Mixed Media Collage Artist, Loves her Jelly Family and her Gelli Printing 1:49:14

1y ago1:49:14

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Barb Smucker is a mixed media artist who enjoys layering collage papers and paint to create surprising results. Adding lines, textures, shapes and colors onto a page or canvas allows her to experiment and find enjoyment in the discovery. When you look at her work, she hopes you see the play, the search, and a sense of harmony and spontaneity that s…

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Jennifer Wilkin Pennick is an Art Historian, an Urban Sketcher, a Collage Artist and a Teacher 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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Jennifer Wilkin Penick's introduction to collage was in early childhood, when her mother cut up magazine pages and invited her to make "mosaics" from them, using paste and a small tin brush. Living for decades in Italy as an adult gave her weekly access to the vintage paper vendors of Rome's legendary flea market. She studied studio art and art his…

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Suzanne Earley will Wow You with Her Art Journaling Magazine Strawberry Moon 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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Suzanne is a multi-passionate artist who lives in Eastern Iowa with her husband. She has two adult children (who happen to be twins).Professionally, she has been a multi-talented wizard (aka school secretary), longarm machine quilter, stay-at-home mom, bank technology manager, computer network installer, t-shirt seller, and library page. (She shelv…

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Cynthia Frenette is a prolific + funny licensed graphic artist and mixed media maker. 1:04:23

1+ y ago1:04:23

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Join me and fellow recovering people-pleaser Cynthia Frenette for a lot of reality and laughter. Warning: this episode has a lot of F-bombs! You can find Cynthia and all of her pretty, laugh-out-loud designs, on Instagram @cynthiafrenette and at her website cynthiafrenette.com. You are going to love her style, her story and her sense of humor!…

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Confident Hand Lettering 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

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Are you an art journaler, bullet journaler, or mixed media artist that just doesn’t feel confidence when writing in your chosen journal? It doesn’t have to be this way. Listen to this episode and find out why! For all the information about my new lettering course, Love Your (Imperfect) Letters, please visit HTTPS://Willa-workshops.com/p/love-your-i…

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Journal Into Your Art with Megan Quinlan 55:30

2y ago55:30

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I’ve got big news! Megan Quinlan’s first ever solo course, Journal Into Your Art, is now live on the Willa Workshops! Join Megan and me as we discuss exactly what this handmade book and art journaling course is all about. Check out the course at https://Willa-workshops.teachable.com/p/journal-into-your-art-with-megan-quinlan…

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Uncomfortable Conversations around Social Media and Intellectual Property for Artists 2:01:53

2y ago2:01:53

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Are you an artist and art instructor who wonders if it’s okay for you to take other artists’ courses? Or if it’s okay for you to teach something that was inspired by another artist’s work or what you learned from them in a class you took? Is it okay to tag another artist while also promoting your own thing? In this episode, Sarah Gardner and I disc…

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Faige Kobre on What Causes Creative Block and Ideas for Overcoming It 1:14:59

2y ago1:14:59

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Faigie Kobre is a former early childhood teacher and director. She developed a passion for art in early childhood and gave workshops for early childhood schools and teachers on helping kids thrive through art that is developmentally appropriate.Faigie also spent 25 years as a high end portrait photographer. She switched careers in midlife to become…

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Instagram, Yikes! Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Favorite Platform? 1:04:13

2y ago1:04:13

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It’s August of 2022 and I’m back talking all things Instagram again. Given how much Instagram has changed and the users’ outcry over how badly the platform sucks right now, I’m here to offer my thoughts, plus some tips to customize your user experience and try to get back that loving feeling, if even just a little bit.…

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Healing and Creativity, What is the Connection? Part 1 51:05

2y ago51:05

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Join me for this short episode where I have a very impromptu chat with my friend Karen Hilsberg, artist, psychologist and Buddhist about the intersection between healing, creative practice and mindfulness. You can find Karen on Instagram @K_abby7.

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Instagram Reels, Part 2 30:33

2y ago30:33

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Join me as I rant about the Instagram Reels problem and try to figure out how to keep Instagram the happy, inspirational community connection place that it has been for visual artists of all types. You can find out more about me at willawanders.com.

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The Fodder School Story 29:36

2y ago29:36

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This is the story of Fodder School, from one person’s perspective. For even MORE information about Fodder School, please visit willawanders.com or drop me an email at willaworkshops@gmail.com.

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Too Much Collage Fodder? 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

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In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, I answer the question of “what options do I have if I’m feeling anxious from the collage fodder piling up all around me?”

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The Instagram Reels Question 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

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In this episode, I explore my thoughts on Instagram Reels, and how they have effected both my experience as a user and as a prolific content creator on the platform. I give suggestions for how to manage your own user experience on Instagram and what to be careful not to do if you are creating Reels. Thank you to @tiffanysimplysharpe, @rebeccachapma…

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Roben-Marie Smith is THE Mixed Media Artist’s Techno Guru 1:21:13

2+ y ago1:21:13

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Roben-Marie Smith provides ideas, inspiration and quality instruction for hobbyists and art entrepreneurs. She teaches artists from beginners to those making a living from their art through her blog and her popular online workshops.Both in and out of the studio, Roben-Marie’s passion is helping her fellow creatives step into their full potential by…

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Ricki Midbrod is an Accept Yourself Cheerleader and Maker 1:08:56

3y ago1:08:56

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Ricki Midbrod, prolific mixed media maker and self-acceptance warrior, can be found on Instagram @ricki_ticky_tavy and in her Etsy shop, TheBricolageFactory.

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Tamara James is a Spreader of Good 49:36

3y ago49:36

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Have you ever wondered what the purpose is in creating mixed media art outside of the joy it brings into your own life? Join us in our 24th episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast where Tamara James of @edenscanvas on Instagram shares her deeply meaningful answer to the eternal question of “what to do with my mixed media art pieces?”…

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A Big, Hairy Idea 12:54

3y ago12:54

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Art Bundles for Good is coming and I have a story I’d like to share with you. It involves a couch, the Netflix documentary Daughters of Destiny and a school in India called Shanti Bhavan.

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Conscious Creativity for Mixed Media Artists 17:33

3y ago17:33

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Is creativity all fun for you or is it causing you to stress out? Do you feel as if you are buying too much stuff to the point where it is no longer helpful? Do you feel as if you are “doing it wrong” from the amount of time you spend or don’t spend actually creating? Would you like to join a private Facebook Group where we discuss all issues relat…

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Creating in Faith - Aware ..... Are you Aware of the Impact you are Making? 14:02

3y ago14:02

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Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 35 and the Word for the Week is Aware Are you aware of the impact you are making with your creativity? Is this something you have taken the time to think about. Someone somewhere thinks your work is amazing, the things that you do really impact their life. Have you taken the time to consider…

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Creating in Faith - Helpful 19:21

3y ago19:21

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Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 34 and the word for the Week is Helpful What is it that you are doing that could be described as helpful, is it your art, creativity, something in your personal life. Join me on the podcast today. Check out my new solo art course - How Does Your Garden Grow - https://bit.ly/AT21How I am also…

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Creating in Faith - Deep 16:36

3y ago16:36

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Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 33 and the word for the Week is Deep. What is it that you are creating that you only just realize that it goes far deeper than you initially thought. There is a message that emerges in your pieces of work that just connects in a deeper way with your audience. Join me on the podcast today. Ch…

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Creating in Faith - Personal 16:57

3y ago16:57

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Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 32 and the word for the Week is Personal. What is it that you are sharing, what do you hold close to you? What do you need to share and can you find like minded individuals to walk alongside you So many of us go through situations without realizing that there are others who have a similar ci…

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Marie Kirby is a Psychotherapist and Prolific Maker 1:16:37

3y ago1:16:37

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In the 21st episode of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, Marie Kirby and I explore the dark side of being a prolific maker during this new time of social media. From the pressure to post on Instagram every day to the pressure to be positive no matter how you are really feeling, and so many more unfortunate pressures many of us have now placed on ours…

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Creating in Faith - Joyful - Spreading more Joy in the world 12:14

3y ago12:14

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Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 31 and the word for the Week is Joyful. What brings you joy or what do you do to bring more of it into your life. Sometimes you need a collection of things that you can reach for to suit the many different moods we find ourselves going through. How does Joy impact your creativity and the art…

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Creating in Faith - Knowledge - What do you know? 14:01

3y ago14:01

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Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Episode 30 and the word for the Week is Knowledge. What do you know in regards to the way you approach your creativity? Why do you create the things that you do do you feel led, guided to make the art that you create. We have to think about how we are growing and the possible changes and impact that…

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Sarah Gardner is the Camp Counselor of Mixed Media Art 1:11:48

3y ago1:11:48

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Sarah Gardner is a mixed media artist who loves creating in her art journal and sharing her art with others. She has been swapping postcards and ATCs for many years. She has discovered that being creative, that making stuff, is a very fulfilling and beneficial activity, contributing to her well-being. The joy of creative play, and art journaling in…

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Creating in Faith - Kindred - Where is your connection? 12:15

3y ago12:15

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This weeks word is Kindred. What do you feel connected to in regards to your creativity? Is it a supply, technique, way of doing things? Are you part of a group of artists, do you have someone to share your joy with. What information do you need to access to do what you need to do? It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hea…

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Tiffany Sharpe is the Fodder School Headmaster 1:25:38

3y ago1:25:38

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Tiffany Sharpe enjoys making books and sharing her love of art with others. She learned the joy of crafting at an early age, and continued to quilt and knit as she taught high school chemistry and middle school science. It was not until later in life that Tiffany discovered her love of watercolor and mixed media. Like many others, she found that ma…

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Creating in Faith - Word for the Week - Confident 18:38

3y ago18:38

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This weeks word is Confident. Are you confident in the way you approach your work? What information do you need to access to do what you need to do? It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today. Welcome to Series 3 of Creating in Faith, this is Epis…

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Tania Ahmed is a Deep Thinking, Gelli Printing, Content Creating Artist 1:19:14

3y ago1:19:14

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Tania Ahmed is a freelance art and craft content creator, video maker and teacher based in the UK. Over the years, she has blended her multicrafts experience to hone her mixed media and papercraft work. Originally from Pakistan, Tania draws her inspiration from diverse cultures, bright colours, bold graphic design, and eclectic patterns. She has be…

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Creating in Faith - Optimistic 16:37

3y ago16:37

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The Word Optimistic is this weeks word, . What is your default setting? Art you a glass half full or half empty sort of person? How do you connect or feel lead in your work are you excited by the journey that you are on and how does this translate into your work. It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our sense…

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Creating in Faith - Perceptive - Word for the Week 21:11

3y ago21:11

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The Word Perceptive is this weeks word, apologies for it being late. What ways do you thing you are perceptive when it comes to your creativity, how do you connect or feel lead in your work and have you found ways to develop and incorporate this into your work. It is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses …

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Creating in Faith - Word for the Week - Intuitive 11:57

3y ago11:57

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The Word Intuitive is this weeks word. What 3 things can you say about your creativity and the way you work that is not planned but happens and has amazing results? I think that it is important to listen while we create so that we can really hear through our senses what wants to be manifested? Join me on the podcast today. Welcome to Series 3 of Cr…

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Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is the Professor of Mixed Media 55:53

3y ago55:53

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Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is an artist living and working outside of Boston, MA. Her business, Balzer Designs, is focused on helping others be more creative with more confidence. Julie believes that curiosity is the key to creativity and she shares this philosophy in her art workshops, during creative coaching sessions, and across social media.You can f…

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