web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:06:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Messy Studio with Rebecca Crowell - Episodes Tagged with “Emotion” https://messystudio.fireside.fm/tags/emotion Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:45:00 -0500 Artist Rebecca Crowell shares experiences and thoughts from three decades of painting, teaching and traveling, as well as her conversations with other artists. She is joined by her co-host, producer, and son, Ross Ticknor, who brings an entrepreneurial Millennial perspective. The conversations are broad and eclectic, focused on ideas, information and anecdotes that other artists may find helpful in their work and careers. A new episode is uploaded every weekend! en-us episodic The podcast at the intersection of art, travel, business, philosophy, and life in general. Rebecca Crowell Artist Rebecca Crowell shares experiences and thoughts from three decades of painting, teaching and traveling, as well as her conversations with other artists. She is joined by her co-host, producer, and son, Ross Ticknor, who brings an entrepreneurial Millennial perspective. The conversations are broad and eclectic, focused on ideas, information and anecdotes that other artists may find helpful in their work and careers. A new episode is uploaded every weekend! no Rebecca Crowell rticknor.core@gmail.com Episode 215: Being Vulnerable https://messystudio.fireside.fm/215 f2739bba-fe3a-438e-a4a1-8c759b9693e5 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:45:00 -0500 Rebecca Crowell 215 Being Vulnerable full Rebecca Crowell Situations in which we feel unsure, insecure, and vulnerable are a common experience for many of us. As artists, that feeling of vulnerability may come with exhibiting our work, promoting ourselves, explaining what we do, and even when we’re alone in the studio making art. Today we will share some thoughts about what it means to be vulnerable as an artist. Is vulnerability something to avoid --or tolerate-- or even embrace? What can we learn from situations in which we feel vulnerable? 33:19 no Situations in which we feel unsure, insecure, and vulnerable are a common experience for many of us. As an artist, that feeling of vulnerability may come with exhibiting your work, promoting yourself, explaining what you do, and even when you're alone in the studio making art. Today we will share some thoughts about what it means to be vulnerable as an artist. Is vulnerability something to avoid --or tolerate-- or even embrace? What can you learn from situations in which you feel vulnerable? Feeling emotionally vulnerable means feeling uncomfortable, exposed, or having your feelings open to attack or damage. It applies to situations in which you acknowledge your shortcomings and insecurities, and when you fear that someone else is seeing them too. It can also mean that you are speaking your truth to skeptical people who don't know anything about art. Vulnerability can happen anytime you are not putting up defenses around your true self, either because you can’t just then because you are taken off guard, or you choose not to. Your art is extremely personal and in the best case it is also authentic and honest in representing your true self. Being open and vulnerable in that way can lead to valuable feedback or meaningful discussions, and iit allows you to seem approachable. But other times you may find you have exposed yourself to an emotional attack that serves no real purpose, and these situations should be avoidedif possible. For example, you can control who comes into your studio or refuse to defend your work to someone who is hostile to art. Finding ways cope with vulnerability is important in negotiating an art career. If you constantly avoid the risk of exposing yourself, you may miss opportunities. At the same time, taking risks that may make you uncomfortable can end up being positive. For example, being vulnerable to your own feelings about your work can help you undertand how to proceed. Other aspects of vulnerability are negative--they can stall you or distress you in ways that are not productive, and you need to set boundaries to preserve your dignity and sense of worth. Learning to distinguish these different kinds of vulnerability can be tricky, but ultimately give you more confidence in your career. Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast donate here (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Yyrf7Ht1DYfkYzAaWNoW8zuvCpTryLYsxY2VAj4qGZ3o2o4F7xHGv4VmDDef7kFxuvbgpz_z4jUa-z7F). ​ When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! Bookmark this link and then you don't even have to think about it again. This is one of the best ways to support the show. It takes a few seconds and costs you nothing! The Blick website works exactly the same way, but we earn 10% every time you buy art supplies. www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick ​ What's new at Cold Wax Academy? The Summer Quarter of Cold Wax Academy's membership program is now underway. Rebecca and Jerry's upcoming weekly live, online sessions will explore Personal Voice and Composition and continue the topic of Professional Development with some special guests. Member Critiques and Painting Clinics, Cold Wax Academy's new feature, are ongoing. You can join the membership program anytime and catch up with past recorded sessions at your own pace. Please visit http://www.coldwaxacademy.com for more information. Also-- stay tuned for information coming soon about Rebecca and Jerry's newest project, Espacio, dedicated to providing beautiful living and working spaces for artists and writers. Espacio's first offering is Casa Clavel, a modern, fully equipped house opening this September in the beautiful cultural city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. You can learn more and make a reservation by emailing info@coldwaxacademy.com. A dedicated Espacio website is coming soon! Here is what a member named Sandy has to say about her own experience with Cold Wax Academy: "Rebecca and Jerry have presented the most professional, authentic and structured approach to a creative activity I have ever come across. Their selfless sharing of all their knowledge and encouragement is a gift in my life unsurpassed." Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com (mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com) for current mid-roll advertising rates. ​ For more from The Messy Studio: www.messystudiopodcast.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast ​ For more from Rebecca Crowell: www.rebeccacrowell.com www.coldwaxacademy.com ​ The Messy Studio Podcast is a Tick Digital Media Production. Rebecca Crowell, Art, Creativity, Emotion, Vulnerability, Professionalism, Business Situations in which we feel unsure, insecure, and vulnerable are a common experience for many of us. As an artist, that feeling of vulnerability may come with exhibiting your work, promoting yourself, explaining what you do, and even when you're alone in the studio making art. Today we will share some thoughts about what it means to be vulnerable as an artist. Is vulnerability something to avoid --or tolerate-- or even embrace? What can you learn from situations in which you feel vulnerable?

Feeling emotionally vulnerable means feeling uncomfortable, exposed, or having your feelings open to attack or damage. It applies to situations in which you acknowledge your shortcomings and insecurities, and when you fear that someone else is seeing them too. It can also mean that you are speaking your truth to skeptical people who don't know anything about art. Vulnerability can happen anytime you are not putting up defenses around your true self, either because you can’t just then because you are taken off guard, or you choose not to.

Your art is extremely personal and in the best case it is also authentic and honest in representing your true self. Being open and vulnerable in that way can lead to valuable feedback or meaningful discussions, and iit allows you to seem approachable. But other times you may find you have exposed yourself to an emotional attack that serves no real purpose, and these situations should be avoidedif possible. For example, you can control who comes into your studio or refuse to defend your work to someone who is hostile to art.

Finding ways cope with vulnerability is important in negotiating an art career. If you constantly avoid the risk of exposing yourself, you may miss opportunities. At the same time, taking risks that may make you uncomfortable can end up being positive. For example, being vulnerable to your own feelings about your work can help you undertand how to proceed. Other aspects of vulnerability are negative--they can stall you or distress you in ways that are not productive, and you need to set boundaries to preserve your dignity and sense of worth. Learning to distinguish these different kinds of vulnerability can be tricky, but ultimately give you more confidence in your career.

Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast donate here.
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When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! Bookmark this link and then you don't even have to think about it again. This is one of the best ways to support the show. It takes a few seconds and costs you nothing! The Blick website works exactly the same way, but we earn 10% every time you buy art supplies.

www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
​
What's new at Cold Wax Academy?
The Summer Quarter of Cold Wax Academy's membership program is now underway. Rebecca and Jerry's upcoming weekly live, online sessions will explore Personal Voice and Composition and continue the topic of Professional Development with some special guests. Member Critiques and Painting Clinics, Cold Wax Academy's new feature, are ongoing. You can join the membership program anytime and catch up with past recorded sessions at your own pace. Please visit http://www.coldwaxacademy.com for more information.

Also-- stay tuned for information coming soon about Rebecca and Jerry's newest project, Espacio, dedicated to providing beautiful living and working spaces for artists and writers. Espacio's first offering is Casa Clavel, a modern, fully equipped house opening this September in the beautiful cultural city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. You can learn more and make a reservation by emailing info@coldwaxacademy.com. A dedicated Espacio website is coming soon!

Here is what a member named Sandy has to say about her own experience with Cold Wax Academy:
"Rebecca and Jerry have presented the most professional, authentic and structured approach to a creative activity I have ever come across. Their selfless sharing of all their knowledge and encouragement is a gift in my life unsurpassed."

Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.
​
For more from The Messy Studio:
www.messystudiopodcast.com
www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast
​
For more from Rebecca Crowell:
www.rebeccacrowell.com
www.coldwaxacademy.com
​
The Messy Studio Podcast is a Tick Digital Media Production.

]]> Situations in which we feel unsure, insecure, and vulnerable are a common experience for many of us. As an artist, that feeling of vulnerability may come with exhibiting your work, promoting yourself, explaining what you do, and even when you're alone in the studio making art. Today we will share some thoughts about what it means to be vulnerable as an artist. Is vulnerability something to avoid --or tolerate-- or even embrace? What can you learn from situations in which you feel vulnerable?

Feeling emotionally vulnerable means feeling uncomfortable, exposed, or having your feelings open to attack or damage. It applies to situations in which you acknowledge your shortcomings and insecurities, and when you fear that someone else is seeing them too. It can also mean that you are speaking your truth to skeptical people who don't know anything about art. Vulnerability can happen anytime you are not putting up defenses around your true self, either because you can’t just then because you are taken off guard, or you choose not to.

Your art is extremely personal and in the best case it is also authentic and honest in representing your true self. Being open and vulnerable in that way can lead to valuable feedback or meaningful discussions, and iit allows you to seem approachable. But other times you may find you have exposed yourself to an emotional attack that serves no real purpose, and these situations should be avoidedif possible. For example, you can control who comes into your studio or refuse to defend your work to someone who is hostile to art.

Finding ways cope with vulnerability is important in negotiating an art career. If you constantly avoid the risk of exposing yourself, you may miss opportunities. At the same time, taking risks that may make you uncomfortable can end up being positive. For example, being vulnerable to your own feelings about your work can help you undertand how to proceed. Other aspects of vulnerability are negative--they can stall you or distress you in ways that are not productive, and you need to set boundaries to preserve your dignity and sense of worth. Learning to distinguish these different kinds of vulnerability can be tricky, but ultimately give you more confidence in your career.

Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast donate here.
​
When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! Bookmark this link and then you don't even have to think about it again. This is one of the best ways to support the show. It takes a few seconds and costs you nothing! The Blick website works exactly the same way, but we earn 10% every time you buy art supplies.

www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
​
What's new at Cold Wax Academy?
The Summer Quarter of Cold Wax Academy's membership program is now underway. Rebecca and Jerry's upcoming weekly live, online sessions will explore Personal Voice and Composition and continue the topic of Professional Development with some special guests. Member Critiques and Painting Clinics, Cold Wax Academy's new feature, are ongoing. You can join the membership program anytime and catch up with past recorded sessions at your own pace. Please visit http://www.coldwaxacademy.com for more information.

Also-- stay tuned for information coming soon about Rebecca and Jerry's newest project, Espacio, dedicated to providing beautiful living and working spaces for artists and writers. Espacio's first offering is Casa Clavel, a modern, fully equipped house opening this September in the beautiful cultural city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. You can learn more and make a reservation by emailing info@coldwaxacademy.com. A dedicated Espacio website is coming soon!

Here is what a member named Sandy has to say about her own experience with Cold Wax Academy:
"Rebecca and Jerry have presented the most professional, authentic and structured approach to a creative activity I have ever come across. Their selfless sharing of all their knowledge and encouragement is a gift in my life unsurpassed."

Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.
​
For more from The Messy Studio:
www.messystudiopodcast.com
www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast
​
For more from Rebecca Crowell:
www.rebeccacrowell.com
www.coldwaxacademy.com
​
The Messy Studio Podcast is a Tick Digital Media Production.

]]> Episode 158: Abstracting with Emotion https://messystudio.fireside.fm/158 f715c04d-3a2d-4396-9006-c3e71234b715 Sat, 26 Dec 2020 15:15:00 -0600 Rebecca Crowell 158 Abstracting with Emotion full Rebecca Crowell Abstract artists are sometimes stereotyped as uninhibited people who slap paint down in direct response to strong emotion. But this idea is far from true and accurate. While many abstract painters do aim to express emotion and mood, their approaches vary widely --from spontaneous to highly controlled. And even the most intuitive artists need to thoughtfully consider their use of the visual elements and design principles. Today we will look at painting abstractly as an expression of emotion, mood, remembrance, or other states of mind. 39:25 no Abstract artists are sometimes stereotyped as uninhibited people who slap paint down in direct response to strong emotion. But this idea is far from accurate. While many abstract painters do aim to express emotion and mood, their approaches vary widely --from spontaneous to highly controlled. And even the most intuitive artists need to thoughtfully consider their use of the visual elements and design principles. Today we will look at painting abstractly as an expression of emotion, mood, remembrance, or other states of mind. While we may think of abstract expressionist painters of the mid-20th c. as being the epitome of emotion-based work, with their bold brushwork, huge scale, and lots of color and contrast, they may simply be the most obvious. The very name of the movement, abstract expressionism, implies painting with abandon and feeling. But expressing emotion, and working in a very loose, spontaneous way are not necessarily the same. If we think emotional work should look gestural and loose, we may fail to really see the emotion in other work that is much more subtle in its effects. A restrained way of working emphasizes that as people, not all of our emotions are out there, easy to read. There can be depths of emotion and even spirituality to more austere work. The degree of personal emotion that we express in overt ways is an aspect of personal voice and also of where we are in our learning process. Beginners don't yet have the skills that help open the channels to inner experience. Creating paintings that connect with your own feelings or inner experience and at the same time with that of your viewers can be very challenging, Over-thinking, shielding our feelings even from ourselves, and settling for half-measures when we could be pushing the expressive aspects of scale, color, and mark-making can all stand in the way. But recognizing what is powerful in our work in subjective ways is a good step toward opening the channels of emotional expression, whether in subtle ways or bold. Website mentioned in today's episode: www.richarddavidson.com We are approaching the end of the year, which means whoever prepares your taxes is about to tell you to spend money on tax deductable items for your art business... When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick ​ Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and to Albi Ulat for donating via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Yyrf7Ht1DYfkYzAaWNoW8zuvCpTryLYsxY2VAj4qGZ3o2o4F7xHGv4VmDDef7kFxuvbgpz_z4jUa-z7F). ​ Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button. ​ Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com (mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com) for current mid-roll advertising rates. ​ For more from The Messy Studio: www.messystudiopodcast.com www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast ​ For more from Rebecca Crowell: www.rebeccacrowell.com www.coldwaxacademy.com ​ The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production. Rebecca Crowell, Art, Creativity, Fundamentals, Color, Line, Emotion, Abstraction Abstract artists are sometimes stereotyped as uninhibited people who slap paint down in direct response to strong emotion. But this idea is far from accurate. While many abstract painters do aim to express emotion and mood, their approaches vary widely --from spontaneous to highly controlled. And even the most intuitive artists need to thoughtfully consider their use of the visual elements and design principles. Today we will look at painting abstractly as an expression of emotion, mood, remembrance, or other states of mind.

While we may think of abstract expressionist painters of the mid-20th c. as being the epitome of emotion-based work, with their bold brushwork, huge scale, and lots of color and contrast,
they may simply be the most obvious. The very name of the movement, abstract expressionism, implies painting with abandon and feeling. But expressing emotion, and working in a very loose, spontaneous way are not necessarily the same. If we think emotional work should look gestural and loose, we may fail to really see the emotion in other work that is much more subtle in its effects.

A restrained way of working emphasizes that as people, not all of our emotions are out there, easy to read. There can be depths of emotion and even spirituality to more austere work. The degree of personal emotion that we express in overt ways is an aspect of personal voice and also of where we are in our learning process. Beginners don't yet have the skills that help open the channels to inner experience.

Creating paintings that connect with your own feelings or inner experience and at the same time with that of your viewers can be very challenging, Over-thinking, shielding our feelings even from ourselves, and settling for half-measures when we could be pushing the expressive aspects of scale, color, and mark-making can all stand in the way. But recognizing what is powerful in our work in subjective ways is a good step toward opening the channels of emotional expression, whether in subtle ways or bold.

Website mentioned in today's episode: www.richarddavidson.com

We are approaching the end of the year, which means whoever prepares your taxes is about to tell you to spend money on tax deductable items for your art business... When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast!
www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
​
Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and to Albi Ulat for donating via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.
​
Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.
​
Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.
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For more from The Messy Studio:
www.messystudiopodcast.com
www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast
​
For more from Rebecca Crowell:
www.rebeccacrowell.com
www.coldwaxacademy.com
​
The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.

]]> Abstract artists are sometimes stereotyped as uninhibited people who slap paint down in direct response to strong emotion. But this idea is far from accurate. While many abstract painters do aim to express emotion and mood, their approaches vary widely --from spontaneous to highly controlled. And even the most intuitive artists need to thoughtfully consider their use of the visual elements and design principles. Today we will look at painting abstractly as an expression of emotion, mood, remembrance, or other states of mind.

While we may think of abstract expressionist painters of the mid-20th c. as being the epitome of emotion-based work, with their bold brushwork, huge scale, and lots of color and contrast,
they may simply be the most obvious. The very name of the movement, abstract expressionism, implies painting with abandon and feeling. But expressing emotion, and working in a very loose, spontaneous way are not necessarily the same. If we think emotional work should look gestural and loose, we may fail to really see the emotion in other work that is much more subtle in its effects.

A restrained way of working emphasizes that as people, not all of our emotions are out there, easy to read. There can be depths of emotion and even spirituality to more austere work. The degree of personal emotion that we express in overt ways is an aspect of personal voice and also of where we are in our learning process. Beginners don't yet have the skills that help open the channels to inner experience.

Creating paintings that connect with your own feelings or inner experience and at the same time with that of your viewers can be very challenging, Over-thinking, shielding our feelings even from ourselves, and settling for half-measures when we could be pushing the expressive aspects of scale, color, and mark-making can all stand in the way. But recognizing what is powerful in our work in subjective ways is a good step toward opening the channels of emotional expression, whether in subtle ways or bold.

Website mentioned in today's episode: www.richarddavidson.com

We are approaching the end of the year, which means whoever prepares your taxes is about to tell you to spend money on tax deductable items for your art business... When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast!
www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick
​
Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and to Albi Ulat for donating via PayPal. If you would like your own shoutout on the podcast donate here.
​
Cold Wax Academy (formerly Squeegee Press) would like everyone who enjoys using their special cold wax tools to know that all sizes of SP Create squeegees are back in stock! Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are also launching their online live learning sessions as part of the new membership program, and all sessions will be recorded for future viewing by members. For more information, and to become a member of Cold Wax Academy please visit their website at http://www.coldwaxacademy.com and click on the Membership button.
​
Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast?
Email Ross at rticknor.core@gmail.com for current mid-roll advertising rates.
​
For more from The Messy Studio:
www.messystudiopodcast.com
www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast
​
For more from Rebecca Crowell:
www.rebeccacrowell.com
www.coldwaxacademy.com
​
The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production.

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