Ross Ticknor
Co-Host of The Messy Studio with Rebecca Crowell
Ross Ticknor grew up surrounded by art and artists, and studied 3D art and ceramics in college. He has worked as a commercial kiln operator, web designer, vineyard supervisor, and as an audiobook producer and voice talent. He is serial entrepreneur, having started several companies including Clear Water CBD and [Tick Digital Media](rossticknorvoice.com). He an his wife, Kara, now reside in Florida, and will soon welcome a baby boy into their growing family.
Ross Ticknor has hosted 235 Episodes.
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Episode 36: Self Critique
August 25th, 2018 | 28 mins 25 secs
art, rebecca crowell, self critique
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.
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Episode 35: Creative Personalities
August 18th, 2018 | 31 mins 20 secs
creativity, personality types, rebecca crowell
Another listener suggestion! What personality traits do artists tend to have in common? Rebecca and Ross discuss some typical characteristics of creative people.
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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.
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Episode 33: Crafting An Online Persona
August 4th, 2018 | 27 mins 51 secs
art, rebecca crowell, social media
Rebecca and Ross discuss the positives and negatives of living in the digital social media age, and the importance of curating your online presence.
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Episode 32: The Fortress Of Solitude
July 28th, 2018 | 25 mins 38 secs
introversion, rebecca crowell, solitude, solo travel
Rebecca and Ross discuss the importance of alone time and the role it plays in the creative process.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 28: Competition
June 30th, 2018 | 29 mins 13 secs
art, competition, rebecca crowell, success
Rebecca and Ross follow up their conversation on collaboration with a discussion on competition. They describe the positive and negative aspects of competition and how artists should judge their own success against others.
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Episode 27: Collaboration
June 23rd, 2018 | 32 mins 3 secs
art, collaboration, rebecca crowell
Rebecca and Ross give advice and discuss their experiences in collaborating with others both in art and in business.
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Episode 26: How (Not) To Avoid Talking About Your Work
June 16th, 2018 | 29 mins 8 secs
Rebecca shares some of the avoidance strategies she has observed in artists who don't want to talk about their work, and how to overcome these bad habits when talking about your work, or talking with another artist about their work.
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Episode 24: Cleaning Up Your Mindset and Attitude
June 2nd, 2018 | 32 mins 18 secs
advise, attitude, critique, mindset
Rebecca and Ross talk about maintaining a healthy attitude and mindset. Stay positive and motivated!
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Episode 23: Finding Personal Path
May 26th, 2018 | 32 mins 28 secs
art, life, opportunity, personal path, rebecca crowell
Rebecca and Ross talk about finding your personal path in the art world and life.
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Episode 22: Nuala Clarke Interview - Ideas Tiny & Immense
May 19th, 2018 | 37 mins 19 secs
influences, interview, ireland, nuala clarke
Rebecca interviews Nuala Clarke while in Ireland. They discuss the conceptual aspects of her work which is fed by imagination, memory, what she reads, and the natural world of northern County Mayo, Ireland.
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Episode 20: Finding Personal Voice
May 5th, 2018 | 32 mins 51 secs
art, brand, painting, personal voice, rebecca crowell, style
Rebecca and Ross discuss personal voice in painting, what it is and how to find it.
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Episode 18: Surviving Travel Hell
April 21st, 2018 | 32 mins 28 secs
art, ireland, travel
Rebecca's return trip from Ireland did not go quite as planned. She discusses her travel troubles with Ross and offers some"live and learn" tips from her experience.