Some more tips for storytelling!
Last one we talked mostly about character; dramatic vs comedic, motivation, and how they shouldn't be sacrificed for plot. Well today we're talking about tips to build a better plot! Complete with setups and payoffs, different types of plot, and how to keep the suspense alive. 
CC Music by Scott Buckley. 
This is my last episode for the year, I will be back in 2019! Have a happy holidays and New Year. 

Art Therapy - Tips on Storytelling 2

Writing is Thinking, Reading is Mind-Reading. 
And of course, the more expert minds you read, the more material you'll be able to draw from as an artist! This episode was going to be about the benefits of reading and why we should read more, but that seemed like a no-brainer, today I'll be talking about the HISTORY of the written word, and how information has gradually become more and more accessible and at our disposal. 
Books!👇 
Creativity Inc. (the genius behind Pixar.)
https://books.google.com/books/about/Creativity_Inc.html?id=UqccAgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false
How to Read a Book (an interesting take on the idea of reading itself)
https://books.google.com/books/about/How_to_Read_a_Book.html?id=Z5PpkQadm5EC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false
Organizing for Creative People (i recommended this one before)
https://books.google.com/books/about/Organizing_for_Creative_People_Sampler.html?id=MqzRDgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false
No music once again.

Art Therapy - Reading and Writing

Life is a chaotic mess.
It can be pretty difficult to make time for your craft at times. Sometimes life gets in the way, sometimes it's poor time management or lack of motivation. Well TODAY I have some tips to implement a creative injection of art into your day at a manageable pace, focusing on what time of day, where to dedicate your workspace, and why to stay focused on one medium at a time. 
 
CC Music by... what? Huh, no music this episode. I'm gonna see how it turns out. Either the music is distracting, or it's a pleasant undertone that keeps me from sounding desolate and alone!

Art Therapy - Fitting Art into your Day

Welcome to the Abstract!
What is your experience with Abstract Art? Do you laugh at it or appreciate it? Do you think about art snobs who over-analyze everything, or wonder how the mess of colors that a 5-year old could draw is worth 10 million dollars? Well, I'm not here to change any minds about it, but modern abstract art is popular for a reason, they can't all be faking it. Today I'll be talking about the origins of abstract art, the difficulty of defining its price in the fine art market, and why seemingly simple pieces end up being so popular. 
 
CC music by  Scott Buckley, Jahazzar, and RizkeyG. 
Sources and Further Reading:
Alex Mayyasi's detailed overview about this stuff
https://priceonomics.com/why-is-art-expensive/
Making it in the Art world!
https://books.google.com/books?id=kewsAgAAQBAJ&source=gbs_similarbooks
Jackson Pollock: Interviews, articles, and reviews
https://www.moma.org/documents/moma_catalogue_226_300198614.pdf
 

Art Therapy - Abstract Art

Back from break! 
It's been a pretty hectic 4 weeks, but I'm finally back with a small collection of tips for beginning writers who need to work on characters. I talk about the difference between dramatic and comedic characters, the importance of motivation, and a fair warning against writing solely for plot. 
CC music by Dead Combo. 

Art Therapy - Tips on Storytelling

Your Project is complete!
The next question is what to do with it? If you're proud of it, tucking it in a drawer or closet or hard drive somewhere isn't a great plan, you should try to get it out in the world! Get as many people to see your work as possible, and you'll get accolades for your hard work. Today' we're talking about the LAST step in the process: the best ways to get your work out there, Internet or no internet. 
I actually made all the music in Garage band. Except for the little bits at the end, obviously. 

The Process! Part 5 - Publishing

Art is never finished, only abandoned.
The hardest part of your project is over! It's finally time to sign your name at the bottom. But artists finish in different ways, on different projects. Some reach a big checkered flag, and end triumphantly, and others drag it out in a long grueling revision phase, not sure when to pull the plug, afraid to leave mistakes behind. Today, we'll talk about finishing WELL, accepting avoidable mistakes in your project, and how you can avoid getting caught in that semi-finished limbo. 
If you made it this far, that means your project is COMPLETE, whatever that means to you. By now you made something, and learned from it. Congrats!
Creative Commons Music by airtone and RizkeyG. 

The Process! Part 4 - Finishing

Writing is Rewriting, Action is Reaction!
If you made it up to this point in your project, congrats! Not many pieces make it past the drafting process. But now you're in the longest step, slowly hacking away at your work through editing, so only the best of the project shows, turning your work from GOOD to GREAT. In this episode, I'll be talking about the importance of taking a BREAK in your process, when to accept critique, and how to muster up the courage to chop away at your art. 
Music by Vidian, ft. Gurdonark, White-Throated Sparrow and Airtone. 

The Process! Part 3 - Revision

Time to build momentum!
We've got the equipment, the plan, the determination, it's time to climb the moutain. This part of the process is devoted to beating out that first rough draft, that first layer of paint, the first rehearsal. In this phase, it's perfectly acceptable (and normal) to start making mistakes! The important part is to push through until that "draft" is finished, and today we're talking about how to do that. 
Creative Commons music by RiskeyG and CDK. 

The Process! Part 2 - Drafting

Let's Start with Starting out! 
In this 5-part episode, I will be talking about the full creative process from start to finish! Today, I'm talking about making the first step towards that creative project you've been thinking about, and give some tips on how you can plan ahead, outline, and get the motivation to actually sit down and start! 
Creative Commons music:
Paper Planes - Durden ft. Airtone
Aether Theories - Vidian, ft. Gurdonark, White-Throated Sparrow

The Process! Part 1 - Synthesis

We have all Brainstormed
It's a semi-tedious process we all went through in school, or work. Some sort of group project requires that you team up with a group of people, friends, colleagues or strangers, and collaborate to produce a creative peice. It's not our favorite pastime, but it's incredibly effective if done well, and even enjoyable! Today I'm talking about three tips for more effective brainstorming, and a small, back-to-school update. 
Music by Jahazzar and Purple Planet Music.  

Art Therapy - The Brain Storm

Do you keep a Journal?
Why not? There are no recorded downsides to journaling! It does sometimes take work, so it can be a bit tricky to maintain a habit of recording your thoughts and ideas, but man is it rewarding, and HELLA important to a creative lifestyle. Today I talk about the benefits of journaling, why you should start with a cheaper notebook, and ideas for some journaling challenges to start the back-to-school autumnal month of September! 
Art of Manliness "Jumpstart your Journaling" Challenge
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/jumpstart-your-journaling-a-31-day-challenge/
Gregory Stock's "Book of Questions"
https://books.google.com/books?id=ocJUMJebM5IC
Creative Commons Music is by Jahazzar and RizkeyG from ccMixter. 

Art Therapy - The Importance of Journaling

We al maek Misteaks
Painters make paintings, writers make novels and screenplays, Actors make performances, but all ARTISTS... make mistakes. Not just happy accidents, sorry Mr. Ross. BUT with the right attitude and mindset, those mistakes can become your greatest teachers!
The books I reference today are:
"Art of Mistakes" by Melanie Rothschild
"Mindset: the New Psychology of Sucess" by Carol Dweck
(Did I mention I like books? 😊)
Creative Commons music by Airtone, Purple Planet Music, RizkeyG and Jahazzar. 
Bob Ross audio obtained from Youtube, its usage is protected under fair use, and is not meant to replace the original content. 
 
 

Art Therapy - Mistakes

Art is Storytelling
And one of the best ways of telling stories is dramatic writing. Today on the show we have Matthew Sowell, an award-winning playwright of politcal theatre. I've had the awesome experiance of being involved in two of his plays called "Igominious" and "Spin". We talk about his style to playwriting, and how the medium is such a unique art form that can build empathetic skills. Enjoy!

Art Talk - Matthew Sowell

Welcome Back! 
The dream is to feel like you never have to work, and that as a professional artist, your passion, your "Play" is its own reward, and you get paid to do it! Well, most of us aren't there yet. SO how do we still fullfill our creative side while working through the monotony? Do we focus on work and delay the play for later, or find a way to blend them together? Today on the show I talk about How having fun can actually IMPROVE your productivity, and the importance of Play as a state of mind. Apologies for missing last week, this is the busiest week of the summer, so sadly a new episode wasn't ready in time. 
For citation and further reading, 
John Acuff, "Finish: Stop Making Perfect the Enemy of Done"
Melanie Rothschild "The Art of Mistakes: Unexpected Painting Techniques & the Practice of Creative Thinking"
Alan Watts, "What do you want?" Lecture
Creative Commons Music is by Jahazzar, Loveshadow, airtone, and Dead Combo. The rights to the Alan Watts lecture is protected under fair use. 

Art Therapy - Work & Play

We all get stuck
Stuck inside our heads, stuck in project that we don't know to continue, stuck inside your workplace without breaks, stuck in a fog that inhibits us from progressing and creating. Tis' inevitable. Today I'll talk about some common themes with Writer's block, the importances of taking a BREAK, and motivating you (hopefully) to get back on the train of thought. 
We're on iTunes!! I'm glad this podcast will be more accesible now, since (well) podbean is accessible, but not everyone has it compared to Itunes, COOL! If you like the podcast, feel free to rate the show above, ANY amount of stars, (Well preferably not one or two.) Thanks!
Creative Commons Music by Dead Combo and Purple Planet Music. 

Art Therapy - Getting Stuck

Welcome back, Artists! 
Today I'm chatting with Emmy Kidman, a skillfull sequential art student with a keen eye for drawing and inking. We talk about where to get inspiration, how school has affected our creativity, and what it means to be an introverted creator. Enjoy! 

Art Talk - Emmy Kidman

Order or Chaos? 
Which one is better for making art? Seems like an odd question but suprisingly applicable. Today I talk about the value of planning in your personality, and debunk the myth of the crazy genuis artist bursting with energy all the time. I also went a little extra with the sound effects so... Enjoy! 
 https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test here's a great online test to see which of the 16 personalities you may be!
Creative Commons Music is by Jahazzar, Purple Planet Music, and airtone from ccMixter. 

Art Therapy - Order & Chaos

Welcome back, Artists! 
Writing a novel can be daunting, but it's not impossible. Sometimes to start a hefty project like bookwriting, you just need a jolt of initiative that gets you from "I want to do this SOMEDAY" to "I'm doing it RIGHT NOW". How about a deadline of 50,000 words in 30 days, at 1,667 words per day? On the podcast, I talk about joining the Nanowrimo buzz, and why you should too! 
Creative Commons music by Jahazzar. 
I am not in any way sponsored or affiliated with the National Novel Writing Month organization, but I do believe in their cause for creativity :-)
https://nanowrimo.org/

Art Therapy - Writing my First Novel

Location, Location... 
Location! I don't like the phrase,  repeating the word three times doesn't make it more important. BUT, It's true. Where you create is incredibly important to how you create. On the show today, I talk about the affect of geography on your psyche, tips for an organized workspace, and who you surround yourself with. 
Creative Commons music by Jahazzar. 
Robin Sharma's 21 Tips to productivity!
https://www.robinsharma.com/article/21-tips-to-become-the-most-productive-person-you-know
 

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