Art Muse Podcast

EP 13: Piecing Together Creativity: Discussing Interconnection

Curious about the ways you piece together inspiration, whats the difference between being inspired by and copying? Why is art history so fascinating and what is our responsibility towards environmental care. In this episode Liana discusses and explores the theme of interconnection in creativity. A fascinating and empowering episode that will get you thinking of all the ways your creativity is pieced together from your environment and your experiences.
 
Find Art Muse @artmuse_podcast and Liana @sunflower_and_ivy
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Mentions in this episode:
Terracycle: https://help.au.terracycle.com/hc/en-au
Eco Art Blog: https://sunflowerandivy.com.au/where-to-buy-eco-art-materials/
 

EP 12: Reflections On a Creative Year

Join host Liana as she shares activities for self reflection and intention setting and muses over the collective desire to be introspective at this time of year no matter what the weather. She shares some of her own achievements for 2023, highlights that most of us have bumpy roads through life and some of her exciting goals for the next lap around the sun. It wouldn’t be an end of year episode without gratitude and a wish for you all to have a happy and creative new year, so consider it said several times over!
Read the newsletter for Liana’s art therapy practice Sunflower and Ivy here: https://artmuse.substack.com/
Find Art Muse on Instagram @artmuse_pocast or Liana @sunflower_and_ivy
Support the podcast through buying a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/artmusepodcast

EP 11: Interview with Creative Crocheter Elli Anderson

A heartfelt conversation about self expectation, life's ups and downs and creative comfort with craft enthusiast and crochet queen; Elli Anderson. Elli joins host Liana to chat candidly about creativity, motherhood, cystic fibrosis and powering your own creative belonging. If you're not yet convinced, let Elli assure you creativity and craft is for everyone and belongs in your home! 
 
Find Elli and her creative projects on Instagram @elli.makes
Art Muse and Liana can be found @artmuse_podcast and www.sunflowerandivy.com.au
Support the podcast through Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/artmusepodcast
Or by purchasing your art materials through our affiliate link here
 
You can also read about and donate to Cystic Fibrosis Research and Family Support:
https://www.cfcc.org.au/ or https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/
 
Mentioned on the podcast is
Natalie Trussler: https://www.natalietrusler.com/
Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzburg
 

EP 10: Seeking Creative Comfort

It's a natural human craving to seek comfort and in the right dose it can be so good for you! In this episode Liana explores the balance between comfort and discomfort, how creative comfort can be a self applied salve, the importance of flow and ways to understand, amplify and benefit from comfort in your creative practice. Get into your comfy clothes, in a cosy spot and pour your favorite beverage whilst you listen to this comfort filled episode.
 
Support the Podcast:
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Mentioned in this podcast:
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (published by Harper)
 
 

EP 9: Interview with Yoga Teacher and Artist Sophie Rey

Here to discuss the nourishing coupling of yoga and artmaking, Birmingham based artist and yoga teacher Sophie Rey joins host Liana Berry for this episode. With infectious joy and humility Sophie offers her insights into the potential of body work and artmaking together and shares her evolving journey as teacher and somatic practitioner.
You can find Sophie Rey at:
Website: https://www.sophiereyyoga.co.uk/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophierey
Instagram: @sophiereyyoga_art
 
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Connect with Art Muse @artmuse_podcast or hello@sunflowerandivy.com.au

EP 8: Art Making And The Body

There is a lot to say when it comes to art making and the body, episode 8 explores how the body is engaged dynamically in making art (including some practical suggestions), the mind-body connection and how our emotional and bodily experiences can be a muse for creativity itself. A thought provoking episode that will have you thinking creatively about your worldly home-your body.
 
Mentioned or referenced in this Episode:
Dr Bruce Perry: https://www.bdperry.com/
Cathy Malchiodi: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/arts-and-health/201509/bilateral-drawing-self-regulation-trauma-reparation
IMFPA (International Mouth and Foot Painting Association): http://www.imfpa.org
 
Connect with Art Muse Podcast at:
@artmuse_podcast on Instagram
 or through Liana's art therapy practice http://www.sunflowerandivy.com.au

EP 7: Interview with Wild Creative and Educator Kate Andrews

This episode of the podcast is an interview with Kate Andrews; lead educator, founder and pioneer of Wild Creative. Kate is an advocate, a nature enthusiast and a big heart-ed creator who think critically and isn't afraid to do things differently. We get ourselves into all sorts of topics in our conversation from festivals, photography, knives, adolescence, menstruation, employment pivoting and homeschooling whilst weaving in and explicitly looking at the importance of embracing informed risks in childhood and adulthood.  Join us for an energetic conversation.
 
Find Kate Andrews @wildcreative.au or www.wildcreativeaustralia.com
Art Muse podcast is @artmuse_podcast or www.sunflowerandivy.com.au
 
The podcast also mentions musicians The Nomadics @thenomadicsmob and Mama Kin @mamakinpics
 
Kate also recommends for adolescents and anxiety the work of Karen Young https://www.heysigmund.com/
 
And we both recommend the book Period Queen by Lucy Peach for anyone wanting to learn the magic of cycle mapping

EP: 6 Leaping Into Creative Risk

Unsure of how to take creative risks or even why it's important to, then have a listen to episode 6 where host Liana Berry explains benefits, considerations and examples of creative risk taking and gives you a pep talk so that you can take the leap.

EP:5 Interview with Editor and Forth Founder Ella Kolomyjec

A conversation with Forth Magazine founder Ella Kolomyjec about the discomfort of creativity, small business and balancing wellness. We explore that its so often the little things that make a difference, the power of collaboration and discuss the unfolding of Ella's journey into publication following her own experiences with mental illness. A hopeful and grounded episode that's well worth the listen. 
 
Find Forth Magazine https://www.forth-mind.com/
Ella is on Instagram @ellakolomyjec and @forth_mind

EP 4: Leaning into Discomfort

This episode dives into the gritty nature of creative discomfort and how leaning into it and learning about yourself is worthwhile. Weaving unlikely comparisons between cold exposure, running and art-making with the concept of window of tolerance, this episode is at once serious, playful and encouraging and will get you musing about discomfort in a different way.
Find artmuse on Instagram @artmuse_podcast and Liana @sunflower_and_ivy
For more information on Window of Tolerance theory look up Dan Seigel or Window of Tolerance through a search engine or visit https://drdansiegel.com/
For more information on cold exposure and Wim Hof visit his website https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ or search for his many interviews and information sharing