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    <description>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!
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    <itunes:summary>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!
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  <title>Episode 195: Our Many Hats</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The behind-the-scenes aspect of almost any job is surprising, and that of a working, professional artist is no exception. So much goes on that has little if anything to do with actually making art. Maintaining a studio, tracking inventory and expenses, photographing work, keeping up a website, engaging with social media, answering email, staying in touch with galleries, and handling countless other details of art practice—all of these tasks are time-consuming and each requires its own skillset. Most artists do all of this on their own without assistance, learning as they go, and over time they find what works for them. Today we look at the frustrations and rewards for artists as they constantly change out their many hats. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The behind-the-scenes aspect of almost any job is surprising, and that of a working, professional artist is no exception. So much goes on that has little if anything to do with making art. Maintaining a studio, tracking inventory and expenses, photographing work, keeping up a website, engaging with social media, answering email, staying in touch with galleries, and handling countless other details of art practice—all of these tasks are time-consuming, and each requires its own skillset. Most artists do all of this on their own without assistance, learning as they go, and over time they find what works for them. Today we look at the frustrations and rewards for artists as they constantly change out their many hats. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Considering the range of tasks we deal with as artists, it's natural that most of us are deficient in some areas, whether those are record-keeping, organizing, being active on social media, creating a website, consistent gallery correspondence or other tasks. While it may appear that other artists are on top of every aspect of their practice, few conquer all tasks and at the same time make good art without having help.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To be realistic we need to let go of perfectionistic tendencies and accept a standard of "good enough" for some of the demands on our time. We can also delegate tasks to others if they can be outsourced, although many cannot. Sometimes we do have to face things that need to be done by ourselves, but with which we have no experience or background.  In those times, a positive attitude about learning new things is helpful. You may surprise yourself with newfound abilities --for example being able to handle new technologies or teach your first workshop. Asking for advice from a friend with experience is a good first step when faced with a new situation that requires action. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As artists our main role is to make art, and that is the most important hat to wear, always. The rest of the demands on our time that support our art practice need to be dealt with as best we can.  When feeling overwhelmed by tasks and things to do, a good way to shift out of stress is to go and do your art, even for a little while. It will remind you of what you love about the life of an artist. The rest of it is simply what needs to be done to support this opportunity. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr&gt;

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Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are excited to be launching year two of Cold Wax Academy's membership program, which began in October of 2020. In the coming year, live online learning sessions will feature an entirely new set of topics---beginning with a deep dive into technique and the steps involved in developing a painting. Other topics for year 2 include professional development, abstraction and realism, principles of design, and expanded uses for cold wax medium. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As always, members have access to recordings of all previous sessions including everything from the first year, so it's easy to join anytime. Fall Quarter begins October 6th. Please visit &lt;a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;http://www.coldwaxacademy.com&lt;/a&gt; for details about membership levels and to sign up for a year of exciting learning experiences. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here is what a member named Sandy has to say about her own experience:&lt;br&gt;
"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." &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? &lt;br&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Rebecca Crowell, Art, Creativity, Business, Multitasking, Outsourcing, Workflow, Efficiency </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The behind-the-scenes aspect of almost any job is surprising, and that of a working, professional artist is no exception. So much goes on that has little if anything to do with making art. Maintaining a studio, tracking inventory and expenses, photographing work, keeping up a website, engaging with social media, answering email, staying in touch with galleries, and handling countless other details of art practice—all of these tasks are time-consuming, and each requires its own skillset. Most artists do all of this on their own without assistance, learning as they go, and over time they find what works for them. Today we look at the frustrations and rewards for artists as they constantly change out their many hats. </p>

<p>Considering the range of tasks we deal with as artists, it&#39;s natural that most of us are deficient in some areas, whether those are record-keeping, organizing, being active on social media, creating a website, consistent gallery correspondence or other tasks. While it may appear that other artists are on top of every aspect of their practice, few conquer all tasks and at the same time make good art without having help.</p>

<p>To be realistic we need to let go of perfectionistic tendencies and accept a standard of &quot;good enough&quot; for some of the demands on our time. We can also delegate tasks to others if they can be outsourced, although many cannot. Sometimes we do have to face things that need to be done by ourselves, but with which we have no experience or background.  In those times, a positive attitude about learning new things is helpful. You may surprise yourself with newfound abilities --for example being able to handle new technologies or teach your first workshop. Asking for advice from a friend with experience is a good first step when faced with a new situation that requires action. </p>

<p>As artists our main role is to make art, and that is the most important hat to wear, always. The rest of the demands on our time that support our art practice need to be dealt with as best we can.  When feeling overwhelmed by tasks and things to do, a good way to shift out of stress is to go and do your art, even for a little while. It will remind you of what you love about the life of an artist. The rest of it is simply what needs to be done to support this opportunity. </p>

<hr>

<p>Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Yyrf7Ht1DYfkYzAaWNoW8zuvCpTryLYsxY2VAj4qGZ3o2o4F7xHGv4VmDDef7kFxuvbgpz_z4jUa-z7F" rel="nofollow">donate here</a>. <br>
​<br>
When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! Bookmark this link and then you don&#39;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. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick" rel="nofollow">www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick</a><br>
​<br>
Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are excited to be launching year two of Cold Wax Academy&#39;s membership program, which began in October of 2020. In the coming year, live online learning sessions will feature an entirely new set of topics---beginning with a deep dive into technique and the steps involved in developing a painting. Other topics for year 2 include professional development, abstraction and realism, principles of design, and expanded uses for cold wax medium. </p>

<p>As always, members have access to recordings of all previous sessions including everything from the first year, so it&#39;s easy to join anytime. Fall Quarter begins October 6th. Please visit <a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwaxacademy.com</a> for details about membership levels and to sign up for a year of exciting learning experiences. </p>

<p>Here is what a member named Sandy has to say about her own experience:<br>
&quot;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.&quot; </p>

<p>Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? <br>
Email Ross at <a href="mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">rticknor.core@gmail.com</a> for current mid-roll advertising rates. <br>
​<br>
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​<br>
For more from Rebecca Crowell:<br>
<a href="http://www.rebeccacrowell.com" rel="nofollow">www.rebeccacrowell.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" rel="nofollow">www.coldwaxacademy.com</a><br>
​<br>
The Messy Studio Podcast is a Tick Digital Media Production. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The behind-the-scenes aspect of almost any job is surprising, and that of a working, professional artist is no exception. So much goes on that has little if anything to do with making art. Maintaining a studio, tracking inventory and expenses, photographing work, keeping up a website, engaging with social media, answering email, staying in touch with galleries, and handling countless other details of art practice—all of these tasks are time-consuming, and each requires its own skillset. Most artists do all of this on their own without assistance, learning as they go, and over time they find what works for them. Today we look at the frustrations and rewards for artists as they constantly change out their many hats. </p>

<p>Considering the range of tasks we deal with as artists, it&#39;s natural that most of us are deficient in some areas, whether those are record-keeping, organizing, being active on social media, creating a website, consistent gallery correspondence or other tasks. While it may appear that other artists are on top of every aspect of their practice, few conquer all tasks and at the same time make good art without having help.</p>

<p>To be realistic we need to let go of perfectionistic tendencies and accept a standard of &quot;good enough&quot; for some of the demands on our time. We can also delegate tasks to others if they can be outsourced, although many cannot. Sometimes we do have to face things that need to be done by ourselves, but with which we have no experience or background.  In those times, a positive attitude about learning new things is helpful. You may surprise yourself with newfound abilities --for example being able to handle new technologies or teach your first workshop. Asking for advice from a friend with experience is a good first step when faced with a new situation that requires action. </p>

<p>As artists our main role is to make art, and that is the most important hat to wear, always. The rest of the demands on our time that support our art practice need to be dealt with as best we can.  When feeling overwhelmed by tasks and things to do, a good way to shift out of stress is to go and do your art, even for a little while. It will remind you of what you love about the life of an artist. The rest of it is simply what needs to be done to support this opportunity. </p>

<hr>

<p>Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Yyrf7Ht1DYfkYzAaWNoW8zuvCpTryLYsxY2VAj4qGZ3o2o4F7xHGv4VmDDef7kFxuvbgpz_z4jUa-z7F" rel="nofollow">donate here</a>. <br>
​<br>
When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! Bookmark this link and then you don&#39;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. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick" rel="nofollow">www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick</a><br>
​<br>
Rebecca and her partner Jerry McLaughlin are excited to be launching year two of Cold Wax Academy&#39;s membership program, which began in October of 2020. In the coming year, live online learning sessions will feature an entirely new set of topics---beginning with a deep dive into technique and the steps involved in developing a painting. Other topics for year 2 include professional development, abstraction and realism, principles of design, and expanded uses for cold wax medium. </p>

<p>As always, members have access to recordings of all previous sessions including everything from the first year, so it&#39;s easy to join anytime. Fall Quarter begins October 6th. Please visit <a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.coldwaxacademy.com</a> for details about membership levels and to sign up for a year of exciting learning experiences. </p>

<p>Here is what a member named Sandy has to say about her own experience:<br>
&quot;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.&quot; </p>

<p>Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? <br>
Email Ross at <a href="mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">rticknor.core@gmail.com</a> for current mid-roll advertising rates. <br>
​<br>
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​<br>
The Messy Studio Podcast is a Tick Digital Media Production. </p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 170: Finding Downtime </title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Rebecca Crowell</author>
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  <itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Finding Downtime </itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Rebecca Crowell</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>As much as we may appreciate living an entrepreneurial lifestyle, juggling its many demands can be exhausting and challenging. Artists who are also involved in the business of art can easily feel scattered and stressed by all the tasks needed to stay productive and on track. But one of the most challenging demands may be stepping away from all of that on a regular basis. Today we will toss around some ideas for the type-A personalities among us who find it hard to relax. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;As much as we may appreciate living an entrepreneurial lifestyle, juggling its many demands can be exhausting and challenging. Artists who are also involved in the business of art can easily feel scattered and stressed by all the tasks needed to stay productive and on track. But one of the most challenging demands may be stepping away from all of that on a regular basis. Today we will toss around some ideas for the type-A personalities among us who find it hard to relax. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As self-employed people, we can easily feel that we need to work all the time. Having high goals and aspirations, the drive for income, and knowing our responsibilities to other people all can lead us to ignore the need for down time. And of course, we also love what we do so that turning to our work rather than to something more relaxing is natural.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But the feelings of pressure can overwhelm us. A helpful approach is to distinguish between demands that come at you from the outside, and which demands we place on ourselves. Recognizing the difference can help you sort out how to deal with finding a better balance to work and down time. Pressures that come from outside us in the form of requests and commitments from others need to be carefully considered along with a realistic evaluation of your time. Pressure that we place on ourselves from within can challenge us to think about perfectionism, fear of failure, land ack of confidence. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Given the many aspects of managing an art career, how can you find ways to open up your time to include more leisure? Consider what can you delegate, what can you let go of instead of demanding perfection? Can you be more realistic about managing your time? What about taking days off just as you would at paid employment? Or scheduling a day a week just for your art, so that you get your studio time in and can perhaps then relax about fitting it in every day? &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Taking down time may not come naturally to you at all. Some of us have to sternly demand of ourselves that we to take time off. We’re so good at all the other demands but the one that asks us to just “be” seems almost impossible. We may resist it and call it a waste of time. But it’s actually very important to live a balanced life, enjoy some down time, and trust that we will retain our ambition and sense of purpose even as we step away sometimes from the demands of our lives. &lt;/p&gt;

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It's time for an update on the latest news from Cold Wax Academy! Rebecca and her partner Jerry Mclaughlin are now well into their second quarter of weekly Live sessions for their members, in which they explore 3 main topics in deep, interrelated, and engaging ways. This quarter, those topics are Texture, Layering, and Writing and Talking about your Work. Weekly sessions include discussion, slide presentations, videos, critiques, special guests, and the opportunty to ask questions during the session. Cold Wax Academy Members have access to all past sessions, which are recorded each week--so if you're hesitating to join mid-quarter, no worries about missing out. There is plenty for you to explore, and you can watch previous sessions on your own schedule. Jerry and Rebecca offer for a trial month at the Core level for only $29.99. Visit &lt;a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.coldwaxacademy.com&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;br&gt;
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For more from Rebecca Crowell:&lt;br&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Rebecca Crowell, Art, Lifestyle, Personal Development, Advice, Workflow, Balance</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>As much as we may appreciate living an entrepreneurial lifestyle, juggling its many demands can be exhausting and challenging. Artists who are also involved in the business of art can easily feel scattered and stressed by all the tasks needed to stay productive and on track. But one of the most challenging demands may be stepping away from all of that on a regular basis. Today we will toss around some ideas for the type-A personalities among us who find it hard to relax. </p>

<p>As self-employed people, we can easily feel that we need to work all the time. Having high goals and aspirations, the drive for income, and knowing our responsibilities to other people all can lead us to ignore the need for down time. And of course, we also love what we do so that turning to our work rather than to something more relaxing is natural.</p>

<p>But the feelings of pressure can overwhelm us. A helpful approach is to distinguish between demands that come at you from the outside, and which demands we place on ourselves. Recognizing the difference can help you sort out how to deal with finding a better balance to work and down time. Pressures that come from outside us in the form of requests and commitments from others need to be carefully considered along with a realistic evaluation of your time. Pressure that we place on ourselves from within can challenge us to think about perfectionism, fear of failure, land ack of confidence. </p>

<p>Given the many aspects of managing an art career, how can you find ways to open up your time to include more leisure? Consider what can you delegate, what can you let go of instead of demanding perfection? Can you be more realistic about managing your time? What about taking days off just as you would at paid employment? Or scheduling a day a week just for your art, so that you get your studio time in and can perhaps then relax about fitting it in every day? </p>

<p>Taking down time may not come naturally to you at all. Some of us have to sternly demand of ourselves that we to take time off. We’re so good at all the other demands but the one that asks us to just “be” seems almost impossible. We may resist it and call it a waste of time. But it’s actually very important to live a balanced life, enjoy some down time, and trust that we will retain our ambition and sense of purpose even as we step away sometimes from the demands of our lives. </p>

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<p>Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Yyrf7Ht1DYfkYzAaWNoW8zuvCpTryLYsxY2VAj4qGZ3o2o4F7xHGv4VmDDef7kFxuvbgpz_z4jUa-z7F" rel="nofollow">donate here</a>. <br>
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Thank you also to everyone who has written testimonials for Ross&#39;s website! Have you enjoyed the audio production quality and hearing Ross&#39;s voice? Submit a testimonial by email at <a href="mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">rticknor.core@gmail.com</a> or by submitting the contact form at <a href="http://www.messystudiopodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.messystudiopodcast.com</a>!<br>
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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&#39;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. </p>

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It&#39;s time for an update on the latest news from Cold Wax Academy! Rebecca and her partner Jerry Mclaughlin are now well into their second quarter of weekly Live sessions for their members, in which they explore 3 main topics in deep, interrelated, and engaging ways. This quarter, those topics are Texture, Layering, and Writing and Talking about your Work. Weekly sessions include discussion, slide presentations, videos, critiques, special guests, and the opportunty to ask questions during the session. Cold Wax Academy Members have access to all past sessions, which are recorded each week--so if you&#39;re hesitating to join mid-quarter, no worries about missing out. There is plenty for you to explore, and you can watch previous sessions on your own schedule. Jerry and Rebecca offer for a trial month at the Core level for only $29.99. Visit <a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" rel="nofollow">www.coldwaxacademy.com</a> and <br>
and click on the Memberships button. <br>
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Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? <br>
Email Ross at <a href="mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">rticknor.core@gmail.com</a> for current mid-roll advertising rates. <br>
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For more from The Messy Studio:<br>
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For more from Rebecca Crowell:<br>
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The Messy Studio Podcast is a CORE Publication MGMT production. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>As much as we may appreciate living an entrepreneurial lifestyle, juggling its many demands can be exhausting and challenging. Artists who are also involved in the business of art can easily feel scattered and stressed by all the tasks needed to stay productive and on track. But one of the most challenging demands may be stepping away from all of that on a regular basis. Today we will toss around some ideas for the type-A personalities among us who find it hard to relax. </p>

<p>As self-employed people, we can easily feel that we need to work all the time. Having high goals and aspirations, the drive for income, and knowing our responsibilities to other people all can lead us to ignore the need for down time. And of course, we also love what we do so that turning to our work rather than to something more relaxing is natural.</p>

<p>But the feelings of pressure can overwhelm us. A helpful approach is to distinguish between demands that come at you from the outside, and which demands we place on ourselves. Recognizing the difference can help you sort out how to deal with finding a better balance to work and down time. Pressures that come from outside us in the form of requests and commitments from others need to be carefully considered along with a realistic evaluation of your time. Pressure that we place on ourselves from within can challenge us to think about perfectionism, fear of failure, land ack of confidence. </p>

<p>Given the many aspects of managing an art career, how can you find ways to open up your time to include more leisure? Consider what can you delegate, what can you let go of instead of demanding perfection? Can you be more realistic about managing your time? What about taking days off just as you would at paid employment? Or scheduling a day a week just for your art, so that you get your studio time in and can perhaps then relax about fitting it in every day? </p>

<p>Taking down time may not come naturally to you at all. Some of us have to sternly demand of ourselves that we to take time off. We’re so good at all the other demands but the one that asks us to just “be” seems almost impossible. We may resist it and call it a waste of time. But it’s actually very important to live a balanced life, enjoy some down time, and trust that we will retain our ambition and sense of purpose even as we step away sometimes from the demands of our lives. </p>

<hr>

<p>Thanks to everyone who has been sharing the show and donating! If you would like to donate to the Messy Studio Podcast <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Yyrf7Ht1DYfkYzAaWNoW8zuvCpTryLYsxY2VAj4qGZ3o2o4F7xHGv4VmDDef7kFxuvbgpz_z4jUa-z7F" rel="nofollow">donate here</a>. <br>
​<br>
Thank you also to everyone who has written testimonials for Ross&#39;s website! Have you enjoyed the audio production quality and hearing Ross&#39;s voice? Submit a testimonial by email at <a href="mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">rticknor.core@gmail.com</a> or by submitting the contact form at <a href="http://www.messystudiopodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.messystudiopodcast.com</a>!<br>
​<br>
When you buy art supplies at Blick remember to use our affiliate link to support the podcast! Bookmark this link and then you don&#39;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. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick" rel="nofollow">www.messystudiopodcast.com/blick</a><br>
​<br>
It&#39;s time for an update on the latest news from Cold Wax Academy! Rebecca and her partner Jerry Mclaughlin are now well into their second quarter of weekly Live sessions for their members, in which they explore 3 main topics in deep, interrelated, and engaging ways. This quarter, those topics are Texture, Layering, and Writing and Talking about your Work. Weekly sessions include discussion, slide presentations, videos, critiques, special guests, and the opportunty to ask questions during the session. Cold Wax Academy Members have access to all past sessions, which are recorded each week--so if you&#39;re hesitating to join mid-quarter, no worries about missing out. There is plenty for you to explore, and you can watch previous sessions on your own schedule. Jerry and Rebecca offer for a trial month at the Core level for only $29.99. Visit <a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" rel="nofollow">www.coldwaxacademy.com</a> and <br>
and click on the Memberships button. <br>
​<br>
Have an art related product, service, or event you would like to advertise on the Messy Studio Podcast? <br>
Email Ross at <a href="mailto:rticknor.core@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">rticknor.core@gmail.com</a> for current mid-roll advertising rates. <br>
​<br>
For more from The Messy Studio:<br>
<a href="http://www.messystudiopodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.messystudiopodcast.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/messystudiopodcast</a><br>
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For more from Rebecca Crowell:<br>
<a href="http://www.rebeccacrowell.com" rel="nofollow">www.rebeccacrowell.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.coldwaxacademy.com" rel="nofollow">www.coldwaxacademy.com</a><br>
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