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    The Messy Studio with Rebecca Crowell

    Artist Rebecca Crowell shares experiences and thoughts from three decades of painting, teaching and traveling, as well as her conversations with other artists. She is joined by her co-host, producer, and son, Ross Ticknor, who brings an entrepreneurial Millennial perspective. The conversations are broad and eclectic, focused on ideas, information and anecdotes that other artists may find helpful in their work and careers. A new episode is uploaded every weekend!

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    Episode 150: Studio Tips, Tricks, and Hacks Nov 06, 2020
    Show notes

    Once again, our listeners have come through with answers to our Facebook query about ideas for storage, worktops, unusual tools, and other studio tips to make our spaces and processes more efficient and yes neater and more organized. Even those of us who happily work in messy conditions like to be able to locate our supplies and to use our available space in the best ways. Today we’ll talk about some of the tips people gave us for improving their studio spaces and working methods and add a few of our own.

    The enthusiasm shown for this topic shows that artists have very practical concerns in organizing their studios and also that many of us are happy with and proud of the solutions we’ve found. Favorite tips included storage solutions, finding efficient use of space, and unique tools and studio equipment. In all of these, a resourceful, inventive attitude seems to serve us well.

    Many artists repurpose and recycle items in interesting ways, from kitchen items to packing supplies to small items like toothbrushes and icepicks. They seek out studio furniture and storage units from sources like hardware stores, used furniture stores, and fixtures from store close-out sales, or they build their own. Palettes can be made from metal trays, glass tabletops, granite countertop scraps, and even ice cube trays. Devices meant for hanging curtains, and organizing shoes and toiletries, and clear, stackable plastic boxes are good storage solutions. Pegboard is useful for hanging tools, paint tubes, and paintings in progress.

    This is just a small selection of the ideas that artists submitted. Almost any studio contains some smart solution for making the best use of space or furthering a process from painting to cleaning, Necessity is the mother of invention, and in many cases these solutions are things that you can’t even buy or are superior to ones that you can.

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
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    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.
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    Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.
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    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.
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    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast
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    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.coldwaxacademy.com
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    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 149: Nature's Art Supplies Oct 31, 2020
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    A trip to the art supply store or website is something most of us enjoy. We’re not just stocking up, but entertaining possibilities, wondering what a new color of paint or kind of brush or sculptural tool could bring to our work. Exploring new materials is part of what we do as artists. But there’s also a world of art materials and processes available at no cost, outside in nature. What can be done with sticks, dirt, rocks, feathers, bones, and other bits of nature? Today we’ll toss around some ideas for using natural objects as art materials and tools, and forces of nature as part of the art process.

    Many artists enjoy collecting natural objects for their beauty and unique aspects but also for specific purposes in the studios. Using materials from the natural world opens up many possibilities for mark-making, textural effects, and for using processes such as allowing weather to affect a piece by placing it outside or printing from rusted metal.

    The impulse to create with natural materials goes back to childhood for many of us when we made snow forts and tiny environments from sticks and rocks, or sealed autumn leaves between sheets of wax paper. The connection to nature we felt then can be extended into our adult practices as an expression of our experiences in the landscape. Many materials produce unique effects that can't be found in commercially available supplies, such as sticks and dried plant stalks for drawing, dried organic material mixed into paint, and unique natural dyes. Sometimes the personal meaning of a work is enhanced by the origin of the material such as sand from a particular beach that the artist visited.

    Artists also develop inventive ways of interacting with natural forces as part of their practices. The British artist Andy Goldsworthy uses both objects from nature and its processes to create ephemeral sculptures of ice, earth, and fallen leaves, which he then documents in stunning photographs. Other artists bury drawings or paintings in the ground to let the earth color and erode them or set them in the rain to wash them out. Irish artist Nuala Clarke created an installation piece using bits of cloth that washed up on the beach that were beautifully weathered and worn, titled The Mariner's Laundry.

    Expanding our creative vision to what nature and its processes can bring to our work is exciting and a way to bring your own experience of nature and natural processes and forces to your work.

    Artists mentioned in this episoide: Andy Goldsworthy, Nuala Clarke, Anthony Crammen painting with fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxwQ0itTCpM
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    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
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    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.
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    Thanks also to everyone who sent kind messages to Ross and Kara on their wedding day last week. The wedding registry is still active on Amazon if you would like to send a gift!
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    Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.
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    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.
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    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast
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    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.coldwaxacademy.com
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    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 148: Thoughts on Creative Process Oct 24, 2020
    Show notes

    With all of the ups and downs that we go through in the studio, it may be helpful to know that the creative process involves stages that are fairly predictable and universal--some of which are challenging. Although these stages or steps are usually described as taking place as a linear progression --from initial idea to finished work--most of us find our own process to be more complex. Today we’ll discuss these creative stages as a reminder of what we all go through as artists, while at the same time acknowledging that few things can be described neatly and simply when it comes to creativity.

    The stages of the creative process are often listed as preparation or inspiration, incubation, gaining insights, questioning/testing, and finally, the actualy production of the art. Few artists follow these in order, or as isolated steps. But each stage or phase does enter our ongoing working process in some way and it is interesting to recognize these and to know that we all experience these in common.

    It can also be reassuring to know when we are blocked or frustrated in our work that some stages tend to take time to work through. During the incubation phase for example, the way forward is not be clear, even though under the surface you continue to work out an answer. The questioning aspect of creative process can also be frustrating, as doubts and challenges come and go throughout the working day. Yet both of these phases are essential, and interrelated with the other phases of creativity.

    It seems nearly impossible to explain the complexities of the creative process in a way that would account for everyone's reality. While there is value in understanding these basic phases, taking them too literally or as rules to follow is overly simplified.

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
    Right now you can get a 2 oz container of Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid Medium when you order $30 worth of Gamblin paints or mediums. Cold Wax Medium is also marked down 25% and paints are discounted up to 40%!

    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    Thanks also to everyone who sent kind messages to Ross and Kara on their wedding day last week. The wedding registry is still active on Amazon if you would like to send a gift!

    Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.coldwaxacademy.com

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 147: Confidence Oct 18, 2020
    Show notes

    Confidence often seems to go along with success in the art world—when talking about the business side of things, qualities like self-assurance, decisiveness, and the ability to speak well about your work are important. In the studio, confidence may take a more private form—the ability to try new things, or to carry through with major projects. While there’s no doubt that confidence is a good thing, many artists feel they fall short of having it. Today we’re going to talk about confidence in a somewhat philosophical way that may help see it more broadly.

    In this episode we reference a book by a Tibetan Buddhist monk, In Love with the World, by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche about a spiritual journey in which he cast off his status and the trappings his esteemed position and wandered in India for several years without any resources, no money or possessions. He wrote, "To be confident you have to accept impermanent conditions." This is the opposite of the way most of us think about confidence, as a quality that results from knowing what to expect. But really, we do not ever truly know what lies ahead; we are always dealing with the unknown. Past successful experience can give us a sense of confidence but things can always turn out differently.

    Many of us have developed aspects of ourselves that show true confidence but may we may not recognize them as such. All of us have met and dealt with adversity in our lives, and the ability to adapt and cope with whatever comes along is important to confidence. Confidence also encompasses a sense of trust when things are rough; going ahead even when you feel anxious. It means being prepared for what you can control but understanding that our personal control is limited. And finally, it means understanding how to support --and accept support-- from others. Confidence is a composite of many qualities that we practice all the time in daily life, rather than something that we either have, or we don't.

    As artists, confidence comes through in our willingness to try new things, to be flexible, to remain true to our own vision, trusting in our art process, and to find balance with our goals and expectations.

    Book mentioned in today's episode: In Love with the World, by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.

    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    Thanks also to everyone who sent kind messages to Ross and Kara on their wedding day last week. The wedding registry is still active on Amazon if you would like to send a gift!

    Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.coldwaxacademy.com

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 146: Older and Wiser: Creativity in Later Years Oct 09, 2020
    Show notes

    In many ways, art is a great leveler of personal differences among those who create it. Along with other personal factors like gender and ethnicity, the age of an artist often has little or no impact on the pure, wordless first encounter between viewer and art. On the other hand, as artists we know that many aspects of our personal lives do affect the content of our work and how we go about making it. Today we are going to talk about some effects of aging on artists and their studio practices.

    There are many benefits of creative activity for older people. Studies show increased morale and sense of purpose, and lower levels of depression and feelings of isolation in those who pursue forms of art as people age. Creativity contributes to problem solving skills and a sense of autonomy, and this helps older artists navigate everyday life in addition to creating art. Continuing to challenge ourselves into our older years keeps us sharp and involved in the larger world.

    In preparing for this episode, we considered input that Rebecca requested from various artists in their 60s and older who have had long careers in art. Some of these artists expressed feelings of gratitude for what art has brought to their lives, and the perspective of being able to look back and see how events in their careers were connected and how they have led to growth and progress. Others noted a decline in stamina, but offset by increased focus and clarity about what they want to express, and a refining of earlier goals and expectations.

    According to California abstract painter, Sara Post: "For me, aging has brought huge gifts—mostly in terms of freedom from—family care giving, work obligations but also freedom to pause to think more deeply about things, spend hours walking, and taking uninterrupted time in the studio—the freedom to indulge my curiosity about all sorts of things. In terms of my work itself, I no longer feel obliged to stick to a certain style, to reward the expectations of others or, really, to even give it a thought. Making artwork has steadily become a thing of the moment and of trying, faithfully, to record that."

    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.squeegeepress.com

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 145: Exploring Collage Oct 02, 2020
    Show notes

    A couple of weeks ago we did an episode about working in mixed media, and collage figured prominently among the artists who responded to our Facebook question about the topic. Collage interests many artists because of its potential to bring various materials, images, and processes together in surprising and expressive combinations. Today we’ll look at some of the approaches that artists use who work in collage, and why they are drawn to this way of working.

    Collage refers to joining bits and pieces of various sources together-- images, materials, processes, and ideas. The term usually refers to 2-D work although a 3-D surface can be collaged upon, if we use the word as a verb. Some artists use materials collected from the material world, such as paper, fabric, natural objects, bits of printed commercial culture. Other artists source collage materials from their own work--perhaps bits of old prints or drawings, or something created for the purpose of collage, such as handmade paper or prints. In any case, the origins of the materials as well as the ways they are transformed bring meaning to the work.

    Why are artists attracted to working in collage? As humans we take pleasure in arranging things in everyday life, and at the heart of collage is that impulse. There is freedom in the ways that materials can be moved about, placed and replaced. And it opens up new ideas for composition and presenting ideas that might be harder to reach through more involved techniques.

    This episode features the work and comments of two artists working in different ways with collage. Eve Ozer works with images cut from magazines and catalogs to create surreal images composed of human and animal forms, patters, and other objects. Deborah Mersky prints collage elements from a clay surface which are then arranged and rearranged to form the collages image, using botanical and certain symbolic images to create elegant and evocative compositions.

    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    Websites of the artists featured in this podcast:
    Eve Ozer: eveozer.com
    Deborah Mersky: deborahmersky.com

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.squeegeepress.com

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 144: Cooking Up Something Good Sep 26, 2020
    Show notes

    In our almost three years of recording podcasts, we have often found ourselves comparing cooking and art in terms of process and outcome. Since our podcast description includes “life in general” we thought it would be fun to move away from the messy studio and into the messy kitchen for an episode that explores the ways that cooking and creating art share aspects of creativity.

    Many artists excel at cooking and enjoy it as a relaxing and creative activity. The parallels to making art include the sensory aspect of working with materials, the need for creative innovation, balancing of flavors, and patience in letting things reach the perfect point of being done. Experience plays a role in both practices, as we gradually learn better to predict and control outcomes.

    There is also the sense of flow that a confident cook can achieve in the kitchen, moving between tasks and responding in the moment to what is needed. That feeling of control and spontaneity being in perfect balance is something many artists love when it happens in the studio.

    Self-expression plays a part in both the kitchen and studio, as we look for ways to create unique mixtures and processes that say who we are. Individuality shines through in either process, or two people with the same recipe can produce very different results. Intuition and a playful attitude can bring the spark that both makes food special and art unique.

    Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and those who have donated anonymously via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions on October 7 at 10 a.m. Central time, as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. The first introductory lesson on Oct. 7 will also be accessible free on their Facebook Cold Wax Community page. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.squeegeepress.com

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 143: Quirky Mashups: Mixed Media Ideas Sep 19, 2020
    Show notes

    Working in mixed media, also called combined media, expands creative possibilities, and intrigues many artists. What materials can be used together in interesting and non-traditional ways? How can you approach the overwhelming number of potential combinations? Mixed media involves the joy of experimentation, the satisfaction of discovering new approaches, and new ways of creating meaning and personal voice in your work. In today’s episode, we will sum up some of the comments made on a recent Facebook post about the topic and talk about the reasons many artists love to work in mixed media.

    I took the title for this episode from a description by the artist Sara Post about her own work in mixed media. It seems to describe well the mixed media work many artists create; "quirky" in the sense of being very personal, very inventive, and uniquely expressive. One of its attractions is that of play, the sense of freedom and exploration. Working in combined media almost always involves experimentation and the development of techniques. Unless you are following someone else’s process, you’re figuring it out as you go.

    A pitfall of working in mixed media can be a lack of restraint or sensitivity to the various materials and ways of applying them. The result can be muddy or confusing, although an "everything but the kitchen sink" approach can work if intentional and appropriate for the idea an artist is working with. Expressing complexity or intense contrast might be well served by this approach.

    Some effective combinations of media include ink, gouache, graphite, acrylics and acrylic mediums, gesso, colored pencil, powdered pigment, transfer paper, wall paint, and collage elements for water-based media. Oil based media that work together include oil, cold wax medium, additives such as sand or ash, collage elements, and pigment sticks. The substrates that an artist works on can also be an aspect of mixed media. The results may be surprising when you work on surfaces such as found wood, tar paper, or aluminum. Some artists use 3-D objects as a basis for their work, developing or embellishing with other materials.

    Working in mixed media can be an intriguing sideline that informs other work in progress, or an artist's main way of working. It's a way of opening up new ideas and of working freely and experimentally and creating visual effects not possible with more traditional or straightforward uses of media.

    Please check out the Messy Studio Facebook page to see an album of mixed media images sent in by liusterners. Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/MessyStudioPodcast/photos

    Special thanks to Marian Sommers for setting up a monthly donation of $10. Check out her artwork at her website, http://mariansommers.com/. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    We would like our listeners to know about a big change coming to Squeegee Press, known for its award-winning book, videos, workshops, and tools - all created for artists working with cold wax medium. Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin have announced that later this month Squeegee Press will become Cold Wax Academy-- and will soon include some exciting new membership features.

    As part of this change, their video, Cold Wax Medium: a Video Workshop will become available as streaming content for members only.
    This comprehensive video, nearly 7 hours long, covers everything Rebecca and Jerry teach in a 5-day workshop and more. If you prefer to own the video, it's on sale at $250 off from now until the end of September when access will shift to streaming only. To purchase, and for more information, please visit www.squeegeepress.com and don't forget to join the mailing list for updates on all the new offerings from Cold Wax Academy.

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.squeegeepress.com

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 142: Material World Sep 12, 2020
    Show notes

    The materials an artist uses are one of the first things we notice when looking at art—we may see paint, clay, wood, paper, pencil, or intriguing combinations of many materials and processes. Beyond their visual impact alone, materials can also evoke feelings and ideas that add to the meaning of the work. Today we’re going to talk about materiality in art—its impact and the decisions involved in choosing art materials.

    As an art term, materiality refers to the importance placed on the physical aspects of a work of art, what it is made with and the ways the artist works with it. What is expressed via the materials and processes used by an artist? How do these materials and processes alone create meaning and impact?

    There are many ways that artists engage with materiality in their work. Sometimes the source of the material is emphasized--for example a sculpture made of found objects that themselves have distinct associations. Some artists choose to challenge the traditional heiracrchies of materials, for example using concrete rather than marble or wood in sculpture, or using ephemeral materials that are not meant to hold up over time. Certain materials or processes that have cultural significance such as women's traditional craft are sometimes elevated into a broader context of social commentary. Other times the materials and processes may be obscured so as to lead to a sense of mystery about how an effect was created.

    Many artists choose to work with conventional materials in established ways but even so, knowledge of the properties of their chosen media is important. Choosing how we approach materials and processes are choices we make as artists, whether or not we make materiality itself a focus.

    Special thanks to Marian Sommers for setting up a monthly donation of $10. Check out her artwork at her website, http://mariansommers.com/. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.

    We would like our listeners to know about a big change coming to Squeegee Press, known for its award-winning book, videos, workshops, and tools - all created for artists working with cold wax medium. Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin have announced that later this month Squeegee Press will become Cold Wax Academy-- and will soon include some exciting new membership features.

    As part of this change, their video, Cold Wax Medium: a Video Workshop will become available as streaming content for members only.
    This comprehensive video, nearly 7 hours long, covers everything Rebecca and Jerry teach in a 5-day workshop and more. If you prefer to own the video, it's on sale at $250 off from now until the end of September when access will shift to streaming only. To purchase, and for more information, please visit www.squeegeepress.com and don't forget to join the mailing list for updates on all the new offerings from Cold Wax Academy.

    Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
    Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.

    For more from The Messy Studio:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com
    www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast

    For more from Rebecca Crowell:
    www.rebeccacrowell.com
    www.squeegeepress.com

    Support The Messy Studio when you buy art supplies from Blick.com by using our affiliate link:
    www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick

    The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.


    Episode 141: How Others See You Sep 05, 2020
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    We create our art and conduct our art careers mostly from within the bubble of our own point of view. But our reputations are important to our success and they are defined by the way other people see us. From within our own perspectives, we can lose sight of how we come across to our colleagues, collectors, students, galleries, and others who define us in the outside world. Today will be talking about shaping your reputation as an artist, and why it is important.

    Reputation can be a fraught topic, especially for the introverts among us who prefer not to be in the spotlight. Wondering what people think of us can trigger insecurities that go back to adolescence and young adulthood when personal reputation could seem like everything. Many of us experienced constant judging by peers and parents in those times, leaving lasting negative imprints and confusing us about what we really wanted in life. Even the desire to pursue art as a major part of our lives may have been discouraged because of fears that it could lead to a questionable image among our peers and relatives.

    As adult artists, reputation includes not just personal aspects, but also how others see us as colleagues and professionals. At its core, our reputation is a reflection of our authentic self, because most people cannot fake an image even if they try. But even if aspects of your personality are quirky or challenging, it's possible to navigate an art career. In fact, a unique personality can be an asset in creating an impression. On the other hand, people who are easy to deal with may find more opportunities for networking, gallery representation, and other steps up in the art world.

    The reputation of the quality of your art itself though is perhaps most important aspect of what people think of us. Qualities of strength, growth, consistency, and authenticity in your work will set you apart and establish the reputation of your work. We all start somewhere, but it can be harmful to promote your work heavily when you are a beginner and creating a weak first impression. Projecting confidence is important, and it takes time to develop your work to the point that you feel this in a genuine way.

    Though we often feel that reputation is fragile, we also have the power to change and shape the way people think of us over time.

    We would like our listeners to know about a big change coming to Squeegee Press, known for its award-winning book, videos, workshops, and tools - all created for artists working with cold wax medium. Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin have announced that later this month Squeegee Press will become Cold Wax Academy-- and will soon include some exciting new membership features.

    As part of this change, their video, Cold Wax Medium: a Video Workshop will become available as streaming content for members only.
    This comprehensive video, nearly 7 hours long, covers everything Rebecca and Jerry teach in a 5-day workshop and more. If you prefer to own the video, it's on sale at $250 off from now until the end of September when access will shift to streaming only. To purchase, and for more information, please visit www.squeegeepress.com and don't forget to join the mailing list for updates on all the new offerings from Cold Wax Academy.

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