The Messy Studio with Rebecca Crowell
The podcast at the intersection of art, travel, business, philosophy, and life in general.
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Episode 110: Balancing Acts
February 8th, 2020 | 27 mins 39 secs
art, balancing acts, rebecca crowell, style, teaching, technique
We often talk about finding balance with aspects of the creative process that seem to be opposites. For example, finding the balance between working intuitively and working with control and intention. The way each of us finds this balance between different approaches helps to develop the unique character of our individual work and process.
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Episode 109: Interview with Paula Roland: An Uncharted Journey
February 1st, 2020 | 41 mins 18 secs
art, encaustic, entrepreneurship, interview, monotype, new mexico, paula roland, rebecca crowell, travel, workshops
Rebecca Crowell interviews Paula Roland about her life as an artist and entrepreneur.
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Episode 108: Ideas For Your Bookshelf
January 25th, 2020 | 33 mins 19 secs
art, books, reading, rebecca crowell
We talked last time about the role that art-related books play in the lives of artists, and the importance of continuing to educate ourselves in various ways. This week we turn our attention to the specific titles and authors recommended by Rebecca, as well as other artists who weighed in on our Facebook poll asking for input about significant art-related books. Many artists are very passionate about their books and recommendations, which were wide-ranging.
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Episode 107: The Importance Of Art Books
January 18th, 2020 | 32 mins 7 secs
art, books, reading, rebecca crowell
Art related books play an important part in our lives, and many artists have enormous collections. These collections are an investment in the growth of an artist’s creativity and career. They demonstrate curiosity and a desire for deeper understanding. Some artists joke that collecting books is a bit of an addiction. Even a small collection of relevant books can have a profound impact on your thoughts and intentions, and can help us understand our own work, as well as other’s work better.
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Episode 106: Interview With Betsy Williams - The Microseasons Project
January 11th, 2020 | 39 mins 14 secs
art, betsy williams, collaborations, interview, new mexico, rebecca crowell, travel
In today's episode, Rebecca interviews New Mexico artist Betsy Williams about her work and recently published book.
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Episode 105: Why Walk?
January 4th, 2020 | 28 mins 48 secs
art, creative process, rebecca crowell, travel, walking
While this may seem to be an odd topic for the Messy Studio, it is something that is important to Rebecca's creative life and that of many other artists. Walking has numerous and well-known benefits for physical and mental health, but what can it contribute to our lives as artists? In this episode, we explore walking as one of the ways that daily life and art are integrated.
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Episode 104: Questions And The Creative Process
December 28th, 2019 | 30 mins 59 secs
abstraction, art, creative process, questions, rebecca crowell
The questions we ask ourselves as artists are at the root of the creative process. As artists, we are driven by the unknown. Contemplating various possibilities brings energy and change to our work. It keeps our work dynamic, and exciting, and it keeps us engaged in the creative process.
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Episode 103: Intuitive Color
December 21st, 2019 | 31 mins 28 secs
art, color, intuition, painting, rebecca crowell
Color is a very powerful influence in our everyday lives, and certainly in our art. It is the most studied of the visual elements by experts outside of the field of art--in biology, psychology, and in cultural studies, to name a few. As artists, we may work with color in an intuitive way, or more intellectually, each of us finding a way that suits us. There is no single correct system for using color. Our individual approach is linked to our own characters and personalities, and is often a strong aspect of our personal visual voice.
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Episode 102: Studio Struggles
December 14th, 2019 | 30 mins 36 secs
art, creativity, rebecca crowell, struggles, travel
As artists, we accept many day to day challenges as part of the creative process. Even though we all feel frustrated at times, we know that problem solving is how we grow and achieve our goals. Solving creative problems can bring great satisfaction, but some studio struggles are also very difficult and soul-wrenching. Artists at every level experience these times of defeat or despair that go beyond daily frustration.
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Episode 101: Influence Vs Copying
December 7th, 2019 | 39 mins 4 secs
art, business, copying, influence, rebecca crowell
No artist is wholly original. We all owe those who came before us for techniques, ideas, theories, and approaches, and we should honor these influences. Each of us references these influences in our own way. Some of us place ourselves firmly in the tradition of a certain approach to art, or even as followers of a particular artist but with our interpretation and expression, while others work from a combination of many influences. These are healthy aspects of influence. Unfortunately, there are also artists who either deliberately plagiarize another artist's work, or use so many of another artist's ideas that they come uncomfortably close to outright copying.