The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods

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Ep 138 Kelli May Krenz on Creating a Lifetime of Creativity Jul 13, 2023

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Kelli May-Krenz joins Dionne Woods on the Paint Talks Podcast today. Ever since she was a little girl, she's loved to create, draw, paint and stitch, and knew she would be a graphic designer. Since graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design, Kelli has lived and worked in Dallas, Minneapolis, and Siesta Key, Florida, with clients from all over the world. She now lives in Galena, Illinois with her husband and muse - their Jack Russell Terrier named Pearl Button. For Kelli, creating is like breathing - she simply does it. Her mission is to continue making art that reflects her core belief - that all great things are possible.

Kelli May-Krenz is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator with more than 30 years of experience. Her ability to capture, express, and visually communicate the needs and visions of her clients has produced designs and promotional materials for everything from independent boutiques to Fortune 500 companies.

Her stationery line, Pearl Button's World, debuted at the National Stationery Show - where two of her designs were selected as finalists for Best in Show. She has worked with some amazing clients including the American Heart Association, Bauer Publishing, Carnival Cruise Line, Dress Barn, Estee Lauder, General Mills Corp., JCPenney, Liz Claiborne, L'Oréal, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Papyrus, Relevant Products, Target, The Children's Place, Wall Street Journal and more!

Upcoming Events:

Kelli is a MadeTV contributor

Just launched my 19th online class - The Art of Collage

Designing a Retreat here in Galena

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Ep 137 Lynne Brundage of Ellen J Goods with Making a House a Home One Project at a Time Jul 06, 2023

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Dionne Woods chats with Lynne Brundage on the Paint Talks Podcast. Lynne owns ellen j goods, located at 435 Main Street in Historic Medina, New York. ellen j goods is a delightful adventure in living the repurposed and re-styled life. The shop offers unique pieces that range in style from Soft Industrial to French Country and Farmhouse Cottage to Retro Cool. You'll also meet Winston, the best shop dog ever!

Over the past decades, JR and Lynne have developed an eye for the interesting and have cultivated a passion and vision for pieces that have been cast off. You'll find carefully selected vintage furniture and accessories, lighting, and home goods.

A visit to ellen j goods promises a delightful journey through charming vignettes and inspirational arrangements. Lynne is happy to help you see your space in a new way, offering fresh and unique options and delightful creative DIY workshops to make YOUR home personal, comfortable, and creatively YOU.

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Ep 136 Jessie-Sierra Ross from Straight to the Hips, Baby from Professional Ballerina to Food Blogger Extraordinaire Jun 29, 2023

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is is the creator of the food & home entertaining blog, "Straight to the Hips, Baby". A native Bostonian, she started her career as a professional ballerina and ballet coach. After many years of performing, she gave up her fast-paced urban life for the farm-to-table landscape of Western Massachusetts. The mother of 3 young boys, Jessie's passion for from-scratch cooking bloomed along with their appetites! She is well known for her light and bright photography style with lush floral elements, step-by-step recipes, and her unique easy elegance. With the help of her husband, Jonathan Ross as head photographer/taste tester, "Straight to the Hips, Baby", has expanded to include big brand collaborations, speaking engagements, and TV Food Segments on BloomTV Network, NBC, and PBS. Jessie is also excited to be writing & photographing her first cookbook/home entertaining guide, with Schiffer Publishing.

Upcoming Events: BloomTV Network Specials, Fall/Winter 2023 NBC/PBS Features, continuing Cookbook and Media Tour, 2023/2024

Fun Facts: 1. Jessie-Sierra is a self-taught cook, cocktail maker, and food stylist. 2. She started her professional ballet career at just 14 years old. 3. She can't snap, but can still jump into the splits! 4. She met her future husband outside of a movie theater by chance one night, and they've been madly in love ever since! 5. Jessie has a passion for flowers! Peonies being her favorite!

Website https://straighttothehipsbaby.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StraighttotheHipsBaby/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/straighttothehipsbaby/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQsOZaEUz5kASJDp5Vtp_Q

Ep 135 Dionne and Her Husband Matt Recap Their Very First Dual Teaching Workshop Jun 22, 2023

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Join us for a special Paint Talks Podcast where Matt and Dionne Woods recap their very first dual teaching workshop. Dionne has shared live videos for years and Matt has been working with her to capture the beauty she creates from the camera. The pair recently hosted a two-day video content creation class at their home in Oklahoma. Drawing on their own experiences and from their interactions with BloomTV and MadeTV Network, this class focused on the fundamentals of creating visually stunning videos, as well as lighting techniques, camera angles, storytelling, set up, and perspective.

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Ep 134 Jennifer Gulizia of The Flowering Farmhouse on Nurturing Your Community One Dahlia at a Time Jun 15, 2023

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Dionne Woods chats with Jennifer Gulizia on Paint Talks Podcast Episode 134. Jennifer is the creator and farmer at The Flowering Farmhouse which grows a wide variety of specialty cut flowers. She is located in the gorgeous area of Hood River, Oregon. Dahlias have always been Jennifer's favorite cut flower and the farm currently grows over 2000 dahlias a year. If you're interested in growing your own dahlias, be sure to check out The Flowering Farmhouse's annual spring online dahlia tuber sale.

When not working in the flower field, Jennifer loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen. Jennifer enjoys incorporating homegrown food from the garden into her recipes and is currently working on creating new sourdough discard recipes for her blog! In the winter months, you're likely to smell fresh sourdough baking in the oven, and in the summertime, there's always a yummy homemade ice cream for dessert.

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Ep 133 Aj with Aj's Vintage Designs on Growing a Creative Brand Online Jun 01, 2023

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Dionne Woods from the Paint Talks Podcast chats with Amy OConnor from Ajs Vintage Designs. Amy has found her niche in giving new life to old things - from furniture to clothing. Her mission is to inspire others to take that first step, be creative and paint, paint, paint!

Amy has been in business since 2016. She and her husband Mike have been married for 30 years and have 2 sons. They currently live in Canton, Georgia. Amy is a Brand Ambassador for Dixie Belle Paints and Woodubend. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Website URL: https://AjsVintageDesigns.com

Instagram Profile URL. Https://Instagram.com/AjsVintageDesigns

Faceobok Profile URL. Https://Facebook.com/AjsVintageDesigns

YouTube Profile URL https://youtube.com/FashionToppings

Ep 132 Artist Kristal Coral Marie Molina with Becoming a Traveling Artist May 25, 2023

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Our Paint Talks Podcast guest today is Kristal Molina. Kristal Coral Marie Molina is a traveling artist inspired by the tropics of her birthplace, American Samoa. Now residing in San Diego, California with her husband, she is a proud mother of two young adults. She enjoys painting with watercolors, custom acrylic portraits and reimagining thrifted objects. In addition to her role as a K-12 art teacher, Kristal also leads unique workshops at art retreats across the country.

Upcoming Events: Kristal is teaching a watercolor class on the boardwalk of Santa Cruz Beach. https://thevintagepick.com/products/girl-crush-2023?fbclid=IwAR0gNxzGPUxEhHGOKFXD7eqXMqT-yzUpiVBacT96PdGVbamlTSVvaZ47BxA

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Ep 131 Ukrainian Artist Esther Franchuk on Understanding Excellence Within May 18, 2023

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Dionne Woods chats with The Turquoise Iris Journal's Volume 11 Cover Artist, Esther Franchuk today on the Paint Talks Podcast. Esther is a mixed-media fine artist from Ukraine. She is currently based in Berlin, Germany, with paintings represented in private collections globally. Esther was professionally trained in classical drawing & oil painting at Grekov Odessa Art School - the oldest and one of the most renowned schools of art in Ukraine. After her graduation, she moved to Western Ukraine. She continued her studies at Transcarpathian Art Institute for two more years learning about authentic Ukrainian art and folk crafts and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art. She was also given the opportunity to go abroad to be part of various art programs in the United States & Europe. One of her most life-changing experiences was taking the Mastery Program at Milan Art Institute in the USA. It was there she developed her unique style and artistic voice.

Her artwork is colorful and vibrant, full of narrative and storytelling. She traveled all over the world to collect and gather inspiration from various cultures. During her travels, Esther was driven to create artwork that would speak to everyone and empower many. To her, art in any form has always been a unique tool that makes a difference in this world. It doesn't have language or cultural barriers and speaks directly to the human heart. It's a unique way to express the worlds within and around us, capture the moments in their very essence, and make them tell stories.

Her paintings are made in the style of abstract realism. She uses various mixed techniques: acrylic, inks, graphite, and collage, and completes the work with oil paints. Esther loves color and loves to experiment with it. Her style is peculiar and unique. In the recent series, Esther paints the beauty and prophetic calling of her own homeland. Now like never before she wants to make the destiny of Ukraine known to the world. She believes art is a great tool to change the world, to bring beauty, and hope, and to impact all spheres of society.

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Ep 130 Melanie Hamann of Art by Melanie with Out of the Box Mindset May 11, 2023

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Dionne Woods of the Paint Talks Podcast chats with Melanie Hamann of Art by Melanie. She is an Oklahoma artist with a lifelong love of creating, teaching, and possibilities. She currently resides in western Oklahoma with her 8-year-old rescue dog Ruby. For many years, while her children were young, designing stage backdrops and floats kept that creative fire alive. While her medium of choice is generally acrylic paintings, mixed media, watercolor, and pen and ink are a very close second. Heavily inspired by music, she sees anything as a potential canvas, including guitars, violins, and cases which are some of her favorites to paint. Melanie teaches both online and in-person classes, assisting others as they find their own magic.

Art has been Melanie's saving grace through an incredibly difficult marriage and subsequent divorce. When words fail art is there. The most important thing that she has learned in her art journey is that creating heals, it allows time away from difficult situations, and provides a rest for your soul and the ability to remember who you are. Melanie has met so many wonderful people through the years with amazing stories of strength and residency, many of which she would never have met without art.

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Ep 129 Llewellyn Krastev of Worn to Whimsy with What Every Artist Needs to Know May 04, 2023

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Llewellyn Krastev chats with Dionne Woods on today's Paint Talks Podcast. Llewellyn is the owner and artist at Worn to Whimsy and Daydream Apothecary paint. She started painting furniture about 9 years ago when she decided to upcycle an old dresser for her youngest daughter. That one piece sparked a passion in her, and she hasn't turned back since. Llewellyn has worked slowly towards painting art on pieces learning step-by-step the basics of painting furniture and trying different products. Once she painted that first scene on a piece of furniture it filled her with such excitement and joy, she knew this is what she wanted to do with everything in her being.

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