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Learning To Evolve Your Art

"We're always trying to also taking that seed of what we've done by keep evolving it over time. I think this is where the collaboration between us, our team, and constantly brainstorming about like, "We've done this before, how do we do it differently?"

This quote from Jenny Wu, indicates how reflecting on the past work to create something new in the present, will allow one to evolve their work into interesting dynamic pieces.

Jenny Wu is a designer and the founder of a 3D printing jewelry brand called LACE, as well as a partner of an award-winning architecture firm called Oyler Wu Collaborative. Revisit this episode with Jenny as we discussed the importance of learning new technologies to enhance creative workflow, the importance of trusting a team to execute creative ideas to free personal time and how merging the technical and creative side of design is crucial for the future.

The full episode is available under Creative Haven on iTunes Here: Leading Creative Teams, 3D Printing Jewelry, and Merging Technology with Creativity for Innovation

Thinking and Reflecting- Julia Fullerton-Batten Podcast

"This is the time when people could just calm down and as you say, reflect on their lives and also on their future. What do people want to do in the future? Do they want to change their careers? Utilize this time on thinking and reflecting."

Julia Fullerton-Batten's quote offers thoughtful advice on what people should do during this pandemic. Julia is a commercial and fine art photographer who was the first female photographer to shoot for the famous Campari calendar in 2015 and became a Hasselblad Master in 2008. Continue listening to this conversation on how to deal with the coronavirus lockdown as an artist, the good or bad results of needing to create to sustain happiness, art for therapy, confronting fears, speaking on social issues, and how you shouldn't be pressured to create because of the lockdown.

The full episode is on Apple Podcasts at Creative Haven here Dealing With COVID-19 As A Professional Artist, Using Art As Therapy, And Using Photography To Speak On Social Issues!

The Importance of Creativity- Alejandra Carles-Tolra Podcast Clip

"Creativity is what can really help our mental health in finding different solutions in thinking outside the box and really trying to find positivity and to see light where we just see darkness. So I think creativity is important in any field because it can push people to look at something from a different perspective which I think is valuable."

This insightful quote came from Alejandra Carles-Tolra as she noted how much of a positive impact using creativity has on mental health and in our daily activities. Alejandra is a visual artist and photography facilitator whose work has been been published by CNN, The Huffington Post, and the Wuhuan Art Museum. Listen to more of this podcast episode as we talk about using art to give individuals a voice in vulnerable communities, the importance of creativity in everyday life, and using the time with the lockdown to make art with what's around you.

The full episode is on Apple Podcasts at Creative Haven Here: Using Photography to Give Voice to The Vulnerable Communities, The Importance of Connecting With Nature, And Exploring Various Creative Domains During Lockdown

If you want to learn more about Alejandra and purchase her work, visit the links below!

IG Account - @alejandractr

Website - www.alejandractr.com

Work for sale can be found here https://www.fiftydots.com/en/categoria-producto/artists/alejandra-carles-tolra-en/ 

Creativity and Curiosity-Cameron Brown Podcast

"If you are not curious, how can you possibly expect for your creativity to flow through you?"

This striking quote from Cameron Brown shows how curiosity plays an important role in creativity. Cameron is a musician, speaker, and executive coach who has at events across 4 continents with some involving a live grand piano performance. In this podcast episode, we talk about creating a space, physically and psychologically, to encourage creativity and use the ideas and thoughts that come from tapping into that vulnerable space as inspiration for your business or career. To listen to episode 17, go to Creative Haven on iTunes here: Achieve Results In Your Career Or Business By Making A Physical and Psychological Space For Creativity To Nurture Ideas Through Mindfulness

"Obstacles are good news"- David Nichtern

“If you’re not hitting obstacles, you’re not really going anywhere, you know. When you have comfort and sort of a settled quality, you’re not really meeting any kind of challenge and you’re missing an opportunity to grow and expand what your capacity is.”

This quote, from episode 15 of our podcast with David Nichtern, discusses how in order to grow your business or self you need to face challenges. He encourages business owners and creatives to push and believe in themselves to overcome the obstacles they face. In addition to overcoming obstacles, we also uncovered topics such as how to get into your creative flow state to receive creative ideas, the role of commerce has in creativity, and the connection between creativity, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Check out episode 15 on Creative Haven on iTunes here: Balancing Creativity, Spirituality, and Entrepreneurship to Make Money As A Creative With Purpose!

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Evolving Your Art Without Constraint

“I think that one thing artists can do is you can still have art that your audience likes that sells and  you can kinda tweak it and evolve it and at the same time, say, hey, I have this other body of art that’s very experimental that I’m developing”. This quote came from episode 18 as Nancy Hillis explained that you don’t have to conform your art to what galleries wanted while trying to evolve it. Nancy is an abstract artist, author and a Stanford trained existential psychiatrist that runs a program counseling artists with psychotherapy to overcome creative blocks. Revisit the podcast episode as we touched on topics that include finding freedom in constraint and structure, embracing ugly paintings, significance of working consistently on your craft, creating a safe and vulnerable space for ideas to flow and more.

Click to listen to the full podcast episode here : Finding Freedom In Constraint, Embracing Vulnerability, and Trusting Yourself To Create Innovative Artwork Through Ugly Paintings

Honoring Tradition While Breaking Rules To Evolve In Your Craft, And Practicing Self-Care To Increase Creative Stamina And Avoid Burnout

Have a listen of episode 20 of our podcast and get some inspiration to start your day with our guest Lean Rock ! In addition to being a celebrated DJ and music producer for Redbull, Lean Rock is also a member of the renowned dance crew called The Floorlords. We had the chance to sit down with him and discuss topics such as - honoring your past to help shape your present style while evolving your craft, the importance of trying new things to help your voice develop and to ensure that you are practicing self-care to maintain your mental health and eliminating any creative ruts. The full episode is on Apple Podcasts at Creative Haven here: Honoring Tradition While Breaking Rules To Evolve In Your Craft, And Practicing Self-Care To Increase Creative Stamina And Avoid Burnout.