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Ep 178 Danielle Kaminski with Brick by Brick: Strengthening Our Local Neighborhood Gems Nov 21, 2024

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Danielle Kaminski is a multi-passionate artist from Duncan, SC. She has been crafting and creating since she was in grade school, learning to sew with her grandmothers. Her brick-and-mortar store, Reinvintage Warehouse, is home to more than 60 different artists and curators. The MADE by Danielle brand encompasses jewelry design, candle making, and canvas & fiber art as well as the occasional furniture makeover! Once she made her dream of becoming a full-time maker a reality she began teaching other makers how to take their creative skills and turn them into businesses through her coaching & courses. When she isn't working at the store or up to her elbows in a new art piece, she is most likely reading a book or watching a movie with her husband, Jason, crochet hook in hand.

Website https://www.danielleskaminski.com Facebook https://facebook.com/danielleskaminski Instagram https://instagtam.com/danielleskaminski

Ep 177 Abstract Artist Betty Franks on Freedom After Fifty Nov 07, 2024

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Betty Franks was born in Toronto, Canada, and raised in San Jose, California. She is a self-taught abstract artist who started painting when she turned 50. Although it seemed late in life to take up painting, the timing was just right for her. After a long career in customer service management, she was ready to unleash her creative side.

Website https://www.bettyfranksart.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bettyfranksart/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betty.franks.art/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/bettyfranksart

Ep 176 From Soil to Stitch with Fiber Artist Susan Taylor Brown Oct 17, 2024

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Susan Taylor Brown is a fiber artist who creates highly textural art to be experienced not just with the eyes, but with the hands. Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains of California, she draws deep inspiration from the natural world, translating the untamed beauty of her surroundings into her signature Wildscapes—miniature, tactile landscapes that make you want to shrink down and walk barefoot across the fields and hills.

Susan's work is all about texture. She begins each Wildscape with hundreds of French knots, using hand-dyed wool yarn and other fibers to create pieces you can't help but want to touch. For her, it's not just about how the art looks but how it feels. Each piece offers a moment of calm, inviting people to pause and reconnect with nature in a way that feels grounding and peaceful, reflecting Susan's belief in the healing power of the natural world.

As a self-taught artist, Susan is driven by intuition, experimentation, and play, letting each piece evolve naturally, much like the landscapes she seeks to honor. She hopes to inspire others to embrace their creativity and find peace in the interconnectedness of nature. For Susan, creativity is all about following your instincts and finding joy in the process.

Website https://susantaylorbrown.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/susantaylorbrown Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susantaylorbrown/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/susantaylorbrown

Ep 175 Knowing When to Trust with Artist & Author Cherie Burbach Sep 26, 2024

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Cherie Burbach has been an artist and writer ever since she was a young child. Creativity was a safe place for her and a way to work through a turbulent childhood. Drawing and writing poetry were how she worked through anything that made her sad or scared.

This desire to offer hope and encouragement is the intention behind her art. She is a self-taught artist, painting almost every day. She also writes poetry and other works, and feels words and images are closely tied in telling a story of faith and confidence about the future.

Website https://www.cherieburbach.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CherieBurbach/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cherieburbach/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/CherieBurbach

Ep 174 Soul Sisters Unite with Sandy King of The House at White Rock Sep 12, 2024

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Sandy King lives with her husband Jay in an 1840s log cabin home tucked in the woods, the charming historic town of Madison Indiana. She creates hand soldered inspirational jewelry to encourage the soul. She is a Mixed Media artist and a creative heart. She collects and sells all things vintage, antique, and patina'Ed as well as creative product like Debi's DIY Paint, IOD, decoupage papers, German Glass Glitter, and more. You can find her booth space in Riverwest antique mall 1029 W. 2nd St. Madison, Indiana. She also sells her jewelry in several darling boutiques in Texas, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Upcoming Events:

Madison Chautauqua Madison, IN Sept 28-29

Stream Cliff Farm Commiskey, IN Oct 11-12

Chandelier Barn Market Montgomery, IN Nov 8-9

Website https://thehouseatwhiterock.com/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/thehouseatwhiterock/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehouseatwhiterock/

Ep 173 Thrifting to Thriving with Emily Roth of Weathered Heart Designs Aug 29, 2024

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Emily Roth is an artist living just north of Seattle, WA, where she shares her home with her husband and three beloved dogs. Her journey into painting furniture began in 2017, and by 2019, she had turned her passion into a thriving business. She creates art from the heart, whether it's transforming furniture or working on canvas and beyond. Her style is a blend of dreamy cottagecore, romantic Victorian, earthy old-world charm, with a touch of boho for good measure.

Upcoming Events: Emily will be a guest teacher at the Creative Chaos Retreat 2025- Dates May 20-22, 2025 in Portland, Maine.

Website https://www.weatheredheartsdesigns.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/weatheredheartsdesigns Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weatheredheartsdesigns YouTube https://youtube.com/@weatheredheartsdesigns?si=wXlAwio8yQOdSry9

Ep 172 Laura Louise Kottke with Restyled Lemons on Learning to Embrace the Pivot Aug 15, 2024

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Laura Louise is a talented furniture and canvas artist based in the vibrant city of Austin, TX. With over two decades of experience in education and child-led activities, Laura seamlessly blends her passion for teaching with her love for creating art. Drawing on her extensive teaching background, she offers engaging in-person and online painting workshops that make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Laura takes pride in helping individuals transform old furniture into vibrant pieces with personal significance. Her dedication to revitalizing furniture ensures that each piece holds deeper meaning for her clients. As a virtual assistant for Pinterest and Canva, she excels in creating captivating reels, videos, and social media posts, leveraging her creative skills to help others shine online.

Don't miss her latest venture—an upcycled fashion line with Revel + Ravel (revelandravel.com). When she's not in her art studio, Laura enjoys spending quality time with her family, playing games, exploring nature, backpacking, camping, cooking, and planning exciting adventures.

Laura's mission is to support your artistic and home decor needs, spread joy through her workshops, and provide personalized guidance. She aims to enhance your social media presence and attract new customers, surrounding you with the warmth of creativity and inspiration.

Upcoming Events: 1. Laura will be offering her services as a Pinterest/Canva VA in August and a Pinterest Manager in the fall. 2. In September, Laura will host a free webinar for hobby furniture painters [starting in the garage :) ] wanting to turn entrepreneurs, including steps to start the business and deal with customers. 3. Laura will be at Artisan Made in October 25-27.

Website https://www.restyledlemons.com Facebook https://facebook.com/restyledlemons Instagram https://instagram.com/restyledlemons

Ep 171 Christy Skinner of Haus of Christy on Trusting Your Creative Nudge Aug 01, 2024

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In this episode of the Paint Talks Podcast, Dionne Woods and Christy Skinner chat about trusting your creative nudge.

Christy has grown through Intentional Creativity painting processes which have allowed her to deeply see herself in a different light and to grow a better sense of self-acceptance which strengthens many personal aspects. Christy can't wait to hold the light for others, guiding them through processes of self reflection and ultimately finding personal freedom. It is imperative that we are able to claim our self-worth. Painting in this way allows you to better see what's on the inside, and move things out and other things in like a good spring cleaning for your home does. With just a little work we can gain much insight, clarity, and confidence that we can take into all aspects of our lives. Creating our lives as we choose.

Upcoming Events: Christy will soon launch online courses/workshops and hope to join other hosts who share the passion for women's self-empowerment workshops and retreats in person.

Fun Facts: Christy is quite introverted and has to work hard to overcome a lack of self-confidence though others usually perceive her to be quite different.

Website https://www.thehausofchristy.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thehausofchristy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehausofchristy

Ep 170 Cheryl Tocci of JJ Bean Designs with Cheryl on Managing Multiple Businesses Jul 18, 2024

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Cheryl Tocci is a mom to 3 awesome kids and Nana to 4 amazing grandchildren. Cheryl and her husband, Paul, live in New Hampshire. After relocating to FL after high school, she made her way back to NH (her home) and the rest is history!

After previously owning a mobile national Paint and Sip business and selling in June of 2019, Cheryl decided she could not go without using her "creative" side….so JJ Beans was born!

Cheryl has always been a creative person…enjoyed making/creating things that make others smile. From canvas paintings, glassware, and now furniture! She loves combining wood grain with painting to make a unique piece as well as putting her artistic flair into each piece to make it an individual masterpiece.

Fun Facts: Cheryl also owns a business consulting company and bookkeeping company.

Website https://www.jjbeandesigns.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jjbeandesigns Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jjbeandesigns YouTube https://www.youtube.com/jjbeandesigns

Ep 169 Patty Levine of Ooh I Love That on NOT Quitting Your Day Job and Mindful Living Jul 04, 2024

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Other artists tell Patty Levine, artist and owner of Ooh! I Love That, that she brings a calming presence to any space she enters, but as someone who tests cars while constantly traveling for her full-time job and runs Ooh! I Love That on the side, her life is anything but calm! Nature, photography, painting, collecting furniture and vintage goods while staying organized through project management all contribute to what Patty's business stands for – saving the planet one beautiful thing at a time. Painting, collecting, and organizing help to keep her creative and analytical brain balanced and peaceful. Using her 25+ years of project management experience, Patty helps other artists organize their businesses by practicing these skills and stress relief strategies.

Upcoming Events: Shop My Square on Instagram and Facebook each Wednesday

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