The Messy Studio with Rebecca Crowell

Episode 44: The Price is Right...or Maybe Wrong

October 27th, 2018  |  29 mins 2 secs

art, business, prices, rebecca crowell, value

Rebecca and Ross discuss the tricky business of how to value and price your work, unofficial rules of the art world and tricks of the trade.

Episode 43: Abstracting From Place Part 2

October 20th, 2018  |  27 mins 12 secs

abstraction, art, rebecca crowell, travel

Rebecca and Ross dive into the nuts and bolts and explore the process of bringing experiences from unique settings into the studio.

Episode 42: Abstracting From Place Part 1

October 13th, 2018  |  27 mins

abstraction, art, rebecca crowell, spain, travel

Rebecca returns from Spain and sits down with Ross to discuss the process of absorbing new places and experiences which can later be incorporated into artwork.

Episode 41: Workshops Abroad

September 29th, 2018  |  28 mins 52 secs

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Janice Mason Steeves joins Rebecca Crowell once again to discuss their workshop in Spain and the advantages of teaching, learning, and creating abroad. Janice also shares plans for her upcoming Workshops in Wild Places.

Episode 40: Creating on the Camino

September 22nd, 2018  |  29 mins 38 secs

art, rebecca crowell, spain, travel

Rebecca Crowell and Janice Mason Steeves discuss their adventures in Spain, the local environment and spiritual culture, and the workshop they will be teaching.

Episode 39: The Creative Pull

September 15th, 2018  |  32 mins 37 secs

abstraction, art, creative process, medium, rebecca crowell

Rebecca and Ross discuss what draws people toward particular forms of expression and how to choose your own path.

Episode 38: Creating in Series

September 6th, 2018  |  27 mins 14 secs

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Rebecca and Ross talk about important ways that working in series can enhance the creative process.

Episode 37: Self Assurance

September 1st, 2018  |  30 mins 11 secs

Rebecca and Ross talk about building self assurance and confidence, especially for artists just starting out, or when creative blocks occur.

Episode 36: Self Critique

August 25th, 2018  |  28 mins 25 secs

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What do you envision for your best work and what should your focus be in order to improve your work? Rebecca and Ross discuss looking at your work with a critical eye while treating yourself like a friend and enjoying the process.

Episode 35: Creative Personalities

August 18th, 2018  |  31 mins 20 secs

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Another listener suggestion! What personality traits do artists tend to have in common? Rebecca and Ross discuss some typical characteristics of creative people.

Episode 34: The Car Show

August 11th, 2018  |  40 mins 1 sec

art, cars, rebecca crowell

Rebecca has recently purchased a new car, and her Facebook post on the subject quickly generated over 100 comments--suggestions, questions and testimonials. Who knew artists were so passionate about their cars? On today's episode, Rebecca and Ross give practical advice on choosing and buying both new and used cars.

Episode 33: Crafting An Online Persona

August 4th, 2018  |  27 mins 51 secs

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Rebecca and Ross discuss the positives and negatives of living in the digital social media age, and the importance of curating your online presence.

Episode 32: The Fortress Of Solitude

July 28th, 2018  |  25 mins 38 secs

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Rebecca and Ross discuss the importance of alone time and the role it plays in the creative process.

Episode 31: The Artist Residency Experience

July 21st, 2018  |  28 mins 57 secs

art, rebecca crowell, residencies, tips, travel

Rebecca and Ross discuss her experiences at various artist residencies, their importance to her work, and tips for people thinking about attending a residency.

Episode 30: Parenting As An Artist

July 14th, 2018  |  33 mins 45 secs

art, parenting, raising children, rebecca crowell

Rebecca and Ross discuss the challenges of balancing parenting with an art career, both from the perspective of the artist and the child.

Episode 29: Ginny Herzog's Architectural Abstractions: Success as an Independent Artist

July 7th, 2018  |  37 mins 8 secs

art, art fairs, business, entrepreneurship, ginny herzog, painting, rebecca crowell, selling work

Rebecca Crowell interviews Minnesota artist Ginny Herzog, an independent, self supporting artist for over 35 years known for her unique architectural abstractions. She discusses her journey into the art world and how she conducts business as an artist, with a focus on high end art fairs.