Authentic Obsessions

4. It’s ok to just absorb the chaos going on in the world. Witness it and learn from it. You might respond years later, in a way that’s no so immediate.

5. Showing up to the studio is like working out – it might take a lot of effort to get back, but once you finally show up again you don’t want to let it go.

Mentioned

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Julie’s website

Magna Doodle

Design Thinking

Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam

Laj P. Waghray - Audio & Ideas Dec 15, 2020

Show notes

Takeaways

1. We’re so complex and weird as human beings - we know what is good for us and what will give us satisfaction so why don't we just go do more of that?

2. If you listen very carefully each tree and each kind of a leaf makes a different sound.

3. Social media is like an unwanted guest in your house. They have just arrived, they have no plans of leaving, and we just don't know whether we're going to get along or not, but we are figuring it out.

4. It is such a privilege to do work that allows you to meet people who are doing such insanely cool things. Entering their studios and places of work exposes you to this whole different way of thinking .

5. Commit to watching at least one documentary film a month.

Mentioned

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Follow Red Crane Films on Instagram

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Red Crane Films website

Milwaukee Film Festival - On Hands

Together Alone, a short film by Laj

On Being with Krista Tippett podcast

Emergence Magazine

Asian American Documentary Network

Deep Work - sessions available from Caveday

Classical Stretch series by Miranda Esmonde-White

Krissy Stewart - Numbers, Diagrams & Shadows Dec 08, 2020

Show notes

Takeaways

1. Just say yes to more things. Even if you’re scared. A little bit of fear feeds the soul.

2. Cowboy boots, cinnamon tea and a boogie dance is a great way to start the day.

3. Just try new material. No one is going to look at it it if you don't want them to. If it’s for you only what are you afraid of?

4. Working on cradled plywood can be a game changer!

5. The key to get over imposter syndrome and insecurities is to force yourself to go to the studio and play. Sketch or paint and not worry about the results.

Mentioned

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Krissy's website

Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED Talk - It’s OK to feel overwhelmed. Here’s what to do next.

Joan Eardley

Sean Scully

Robert Motherwell

Stephanie Huellmann - Details and Transitions Dec 01, 2020

Show notes

1. It’s through the details that we notice changes and transitions.

2. A change in your environment can cause a change in you and your art.

3. We can only love those things that we know and we only want to protect the things we love. We must understand nature so we can protect it.

4. It's possible to have this art life if your heart is set on it and if you really feel that this is what you want to do. Please don't think about university degrees, just do it. And if you can, do it every day.

5. Share your work! If there is even one person who looks at things through different eyes, because of your work, there might be others.

Mentioned

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Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Millerntor Gallery

Art Juice podcast with Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher

Beyond podcast with Daphne Cohn

Tracey Downing - Teacups and Clouds Nov 24, 2020

Show notes

Takeaways

1. At the end of the day you just have to really find yourself fully in the person that you are