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Ep 105: Karlee Porter - Free Motion Quilter and Inventor of Graffiti Quilting Apr 17, 2024

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Karlee Porter is a creative quilter who loves everything about what is possible with this art form. In addition to valuing traditional approaches, Karlee has also developed brand new techniques and shares her skills and talents through workshops, online classes, quilting patterns, and her own book series.
She invented graffiti quilting, a free motion quilting method where you take many different elements and motifs and combine them together into one unified quilt. This year is the 10th anniversary of her first Graffiti Quilting book being published and she’s celebrating by creating a new, expanded edition to share her latest ideas and designs.
Karlee also founded Honest Fabric, a printing collective that specializes in custom printed, large format quilt tops. It was created based on three core principles regarding how they work with designers, methods of sourcing and environmental responsibility.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Karlee about how her creative fire for quilting was ignited, how her unique graffiti quilting technique was developed, the experience of writing and publishing her book series, and the inspiration that led her to create the Honest Fabric printing collective.
Say hi to Karlee:
Website - karleeporter.com
Instagram - @karleeporterdesign and @honestfabric
Facebook - /karleeporterquilts
Show mentions:
The Creative Process - Ira Glass
Disparity Quilt by Karlee Porter
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Ep 104: Ernesto Lemke - LEGO® Portrait Brickpainter Apr 03, 2024

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Ernesto Lemke uses LEGO® bricks to create portraits using the unique brickpainting technique he developed. Incredibly, he makes these brick paintings without the use of software - he uses only his painter's eye and artistic vision to create his pieces.
Ernesto has been featured in several television shows, including LEGO® Masters, where he created an incredible van Gogh portrait that got lots of attention. His works have been featured in several museums in the Netherlands such as the Kunsthal in Rotterdam and Teylers Museum in Haarlem. In the Fries Museum, he even did a live brick painting of Ed Sheeran, based on the work of artist Colin Davidson which was widely shared, including by both Ed and Colin themselves.
After 18 years of being an art teacher, he made a big shift and became a full-time artist in 2023. He creates and shares new pieces regularly via social media, his website and in exhibitions, and he still uses his skills as a teacher to share his brickpainting technique through workshops.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Ernesto about how he developed his brickpainting technique, why he says that participating in LEGO® Masters was a life-changing experience, how he is able to create a portrait using block-shaped materials, and what it’s been like to have his work recognized by museums, fellow artists, and the people featured in the portraits.
Say hi to Ernesto:
Website - ernestolemke.nl
Instagram - @ernestolemke
Threads - @ernestolemke
TikTok - @ernesto.lemke
Facebook - /ernesto.lemke
LinkedIn - /ernesto-lemke1
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Ep 103: Tinka Robev and Andrew Azzopardi - Puzzle Designers and Makers Mar 20, 2024

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Tinka Robev and Andrew Azzopardi design and produce contemporary puzzles that feed the soul and challenge the mind. These are not your average, everyday puzzles - they feature intricately-cut pieces that turn tried-and-true puzzle solving tactics upside down. They even come with difficulty ratings - that’s how challenging some of these puzzles are to solve.
They weren’t always puzzle makers. After meeting in university while studying architecture and design, this duo went on to launch a multidisciplinary design and branding agency. It was a few years later, during the coronavirus pandemic, that they came up with the idea to launch a puzzle company to encourage more people to get off their devices and to inspire social bonding moments.
Puzzle Lab is dedicated to fabricating heirloom-quality puzzles that are crafted with care in their own studio in British Columbia, Canada, using high-quality materials and thick, sturdy wooden pieces. They love collaborating with other creative people so their puzzles often feature artwork by both established and up-and-coming Canadian artists.
They are committed to being eco-conscious in every decision they make and they support social causes through their Puzzle with a Purpose series.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Tinka and Andrew about how they established Puzzle Lab, their process for creating such unique designs, their collaborations with artists, their Puzzle with a Purpose series and their commitment to being eco-conscious in everything they do.
Say hi to Tinka and Andrew:
Website - puzzle-lab.com
Instagram - @the.puzzlelab
Facebook - /the.puzzlelab
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Ep 102: Katie Waters - Foley Artist Mar 06, 2024

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Katie Waters is a Foley Artist who enhances stories by performing the everyday sounds you hear in TV shows, movies, podcasts and video games. She captures live audio as she creates many different elements in a soundscape to perfectly match what’s happening on screen - everything from the sound of someone pouring water into a glass, walking down a hallway in high heels or hitting a tennis ball.
Katie says that when she starts a project, it's necessary to immerse herself into the world the characters are living in, in order to deliver the best sound - sliding it in as a layer of the soundtrack.
She’s an active member of the Motion Picture Sound Editors organization and is a full-time Foley artist at Noisefloor, a post-production audio facility in Chicago.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Katie about how she discovered the art of Foley, the process of finding the right items and props to create the sounds she needs, and the most challenging, satisfying, weird and fun sound projects she’s worked on to date.
Say hi to Katie:
Website - syncitkatie.com
Instagram - @kt_h2o_foley
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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ep 101: Bill Hecht - The Robotorium Feb 21, 2024

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Bill Hecht creates retro-futurism robot sculptures, finding great joy in imagining new uses for materials that would otherwise be discarded. He imaginatively combines bits and pieces of different items to create robot figures that have personality and presence.
Bill established The Robotorium, where he dreams up, builds and showcases his found object robot sculptures. Electronics and industrial components that no longer serve their original purpose find a second life in his hands. The Robotorium is located at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts, a creative community hub that’s home to more than 350 artists, and Bill says “it’s magic” to work in this engaging space.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Bill about how he creates his robot sculptures, why he chooses to repurpose aged industrial equipment as his prime source of materials, his approach to design, and what it’s like to live and work within the creative community at Western Avenue Studios.
Say hi to Bill:
Instagram - @the_robotorium
Show mentions:
An interview with Bill Hecht at The Robotorium (starts at 4:11)
Western Avenue Studios
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IGNITE: 6 things I’ve learned from 100 conversations about creativity Feb 07, 2024

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I recently published the 100th episode of the Creative Pulse podcast and I have absolutely loved connecting with creative people around the world and bringing those conversations to you. Thank you so much for being here!
This episode is a little different than usual, as I take a moment to mark the milestone of 100 episodes being published and all of the awesome ideas my guests have shared.
You’ll hear:

six things I’ve learned from 100 conversations about creativity, using the acronym IGNITE
about my own creative journey through a Q&A, with my creative and inspiring guest from episode 30 - my husband, Paul de Burger - as the interviewer
some recent reviews from listeners of the podcast

One of my goals this year is for even more people to stream and download the episodes, because I think all of my guests have shared valuable insights about creativity. So share them widely, sprinkle these great ideas wherever you can, I would really appreciate it!
I can’t wait to bring you many more episodes, featuring creatively inspiring people from all over the world.
Here’s to you and your creative passion!
- Angela de Burger
Host, Creative Pulse Podcast
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Ep 100: Lindsay Jean Thomson - #The100DayProject Jan 24, 2024

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On the 100th episode of the podcast, Lindsay Jean Thomson shares all about #The100DayProject!
It’s a free global creativity challenge and this year’s start date was announced during the episode. Taking part is pretty straightforward - you pick something and do it every day for 100 days, sharing online as you go.
#The100DayProject, in its current form, celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and it’s going strong! The concept was originally developed by Michael Bierut and in 2014, Elle Luna and friends brought the project online. Lindsay started as a participant in this global art project and loved it so much she became a co-leader of the initiative in 2017.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lindsay about this year’s event and how you can get involved, the goals of #The100DayProject, how people come up with their project ideas and the impact of participating.
Show Notes
- Website - the100dayproject.org
- Substack - the100dayproject.substack.com
- Instagram:
#The100DayProject @dothe100dayproject
Lindsay @lindsayjeanthomson
- The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna
- Five Years of 100 Days by Michael Bierut
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Ep 99: Katherine Alexander - Pysanky Egg Artist Jan 10, 2024

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Using fragile eggshells of all sizes as her creative canvas, Katherine Alexander designs colourful and intricate works of art. Her specialty is pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian art of writing on eggs.
Katherine says her creative fire comes from discovering the limits she can push with this beautiful but challenging medium. She respects the long history of pysanky and enjoys the classic designs that have been passed down from one generation to the next over thousands of years. She also creates new patterns using bright colours and whimsical designs.
She has been featured in more than twenty art exhibits and her work has been recognized with multiple awards. Katherine also uses her talents through her “Pysanky for Good” initiative, hosting fundraisers to support causes that are close to her heart.
Katherine shares tips, tutorials and behind-the-scenes moments via her social media channels and website to help others get started on their own creative journey. To add to all of that, she is also a violinist who performs with the Marshall String Quartet and is the Co-Director of the Queeny Art Fair.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Katherine about why she was drawn to the art of pysanky, how she develops designs for varying sizes of eggshells, her creative process, new ways she has found to share her work, the experience of participating in art exhibitions, and her excitement about being the co-director of an art fair that supports artists in her community.
Say hi to Katherine:
Website - katherinealexander.art
Instagram - @katherine_alexander_art
TikTok - @katherinealexanderart
Facebook - /KatherineAlexanderArt
YouTube - @KatherineAlexanderArt
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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ep 98: Stef Bastiàn - Tattoo Artist Dec 27, 2023

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Stef Bastiàn is a talented and experienced tattoo artist whose love affair with tattooing began when he was a teenager. His fascination was sparked when he crossed paths with Maurizio Fiorini, a heavily-tattooed man in his neighbourhood in Florence, Italy, who was well-known and well-respected in the industry.
Stef’s creative journey has taken him to the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and 16 European countries, where he’s worked in numerous tattoo parlours, gaining the technical expertise and developing the network that has enabled him to become part of some of the best tattoo studios and conventions globally.
Today, he is an in-demand tattoo artist, he mentors upcoming tattoo artists to share his knowledge and he hosts his own podcast called Tattoo Tales. His recently-released book, Inferno, explores the creative boundaries of American tradition tattoo iconography. He also supports charitable causes through an initiative he founded, a collaborative effort between tattoo artists with a clear goal: to help those in need while pushing the artistic boundaries of the industry.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Stef about his love for tattooing, how mentoring tattoo artists is a two-way learning experience, the priority he places on sharing the voices of other tattoo artists, and the way he’s honouring his cultural upbringing by illustrating book one of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, Inferno, using tattoo iconography.
Say hi to Stef:
Website - stefbastian.com
Instagram - @stef_bastian
Tattoo Tales Podcast - on all podcast platforms
Inferno book - web page
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Ep 97: Robyn Bennett - Singer, Songwriter and Producer Dec 13, 2023

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A lifelong love of singing and dancing took Robyn Bennett from her hometown stages to New York City and then to Paris. Once there, she performed in the musical Cabaret, directed by Sam Mendes, which played for two years at the famous Folies Bergère theatre.
Now Robyn makes her own music and performs regularly with her partner in life and work, trombone player Ben van Hille. She has written and produced several albums and performs her songs live in high-energy concerts with her incredible band.
Robyn draws on an eclectic group of musical influences to create a sound that’s uniquely hers. Her latest series of songs are part of a musical triptych - a 3-part series of EPs in which she affirms her strength to move forward no matter what, to stay positive and keep smiling, to share good vibes and love.
On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Robyn about how her creative journey led her from the USA to France, how speaking two languages enables her to tap more deeply into her creativity, her approach when writing, recording and performing her songs, and the energy she draws from collaborating with fellow musicians.
Say hi to Robyn:
Website - robynbennett.com
Instagram - @robynbennettmusic
Facebook - /robynbennettmusic
YouTube - @RobynBENNETTChannel
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Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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