Art with Soul Podcast

39. Finding your zone of joy

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On the final episode of this season of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about finding your zone of joy as an artist. We’ll look at the careers of Edward Degas, Monet, and Mark Rothko for clues and inspiration on our own journeys, and give ourselves permission to paint in our zone of joy!

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38. Creating with the muse: On finding your creative flow

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about achieving the flow state while creating, and about the creative genius, or the muse, and how we can be more open to listening to the guidance of the muse. Tune in!

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37. Creative pep talk: Permission slip for artists

Sun, 15 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I share a short and sweet creative pep talk for artists and creatives: a permission slip for your artist soul. Tune in!

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Stuck in a rut? Here’s how to freshen up your art practice

Sun, 01 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul Podcast, we talk about exploring new artistic territory. I share some of the projects I’ve been working on and the new skills I’ve been developing. And I explain how bringing in a beginner’s mindset to your work can help you to expand your artistic capabilities and bring a sense of freshness to your art. >>Click here for the shownotes<<

35. Should you start an art business?

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I deconstruct a meme that hypes up starting a business versus working a regular job. We touch on what it really takes to run an art business, the fallacy of tying up meaning and life purpose with a career, and the validity of creating art for the love of it. This is a juicy episode, on a subject that is very close to my heart. Tune in!

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34. Are you afraid to call yourself an artist?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul Podcast, I share some thoughts on how you can develop the confidence to call yourself an artist, and to stand behind the art that wants to be expressed through you, in a way that matches your sensibilities. By way of Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell Soup Can paintings and Lee Ufan’s From Line series of abstract minimalism paintings, I’ll help you challenge the notions of what “real art” means.

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33. Planning an art studio makeover

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, join me for a chatty, slightly rambling discussion on my art studio makeover. I’m sharing a few tips and suggestions on how you can plan out your own art studio at home, with a lot more suggestions, links, and resources included in the shownotes.

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32. How a daily creative practice can heal your soul

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about art as therapy, about how we can use a simple daily creative practice as an act of restoration and care. I share an expressive arts exercise from my own creative practice, plus many suggestions for creative practices that you can adapt, adopt, or tweak to suit your own preferences.

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31. 100 days to finding your art style

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about different ways to approach the 100 day project; discuss process over product; and see how a gentle reframe of this popular challenge can help you develop your own visual language and style.

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30. Should you go deep or wide with your art practice?

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On the final episode of this year and this season of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about depth versus breadth when it comes to your art practice. I share some ideas on what going deep with your art practice can look like, and offer some suggestions on when and how to go wide with your art practice.

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29. How information overload hampers your creativity

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about information overload, how it impacts your creativity and your art, and how to create healthy boundaries around how much information you consume vs how much you create.

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28. The messy middle: dealing with an artist block

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about how to deal with an artist's block. As I record this episode, I'm firmly in the middle of a creative block. So I decided to peel back the layers and open up about why I think I am feeling blocked, and what I am doing during this fallow time. I hope it will prove to be of value, especially if you are in the middle of a creative block too. I see you!

Get the episode shownotes + links to the resources here.

27. Choose your own creative journey - part 2

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul Podcast, we talk about how you can choose your own creative journey. In the second part of this 2-part episode, we talk about how to figure out if you want to make a living from your art, shipping creative work, and the many paths available to creatives.

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26. Choose your own creative journey - Part 1

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul Podcast, we talk about how you can choose your own creative journey. In the first part of this 2-part episode, we talk about the importance of knowing what you want, and the insidious ways in which the attention economy and clever marketing messages obscure our true desires.

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25. Make good art

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about what it means to make good art...to make your art. We talk about the creative process, the importance of consistency, and the necessity of making ugly art as a stepping stone to creating your best and most authentic work.

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24. Creative pep talk: Do what you love

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I offer you a short – and inspiring – creative pep talk to help you remember to do what you love. This is your reminder – and your permission slip – to follow your curiosity and create for yourself first. Everything else follows from there!

Episode shownotes: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/09/01/creative-pep-talk-do-what-you-love/

23. Become your own patron

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about hustle culture, examine the current cultural narrative around the passion to profit myth, and discuss what it means to become your own patron.

Episode shownotes + additional resources: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/08/15/on-becoming-your-own-patron/

22. Social media for artists: A fresh perspective

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I talk about social media, especially as it pertains to artists, and hustle culture. There's no denying that social media can take up a lot of our time — both as consumers and creators of content. But when does content creation become something we do just to feed the algorithm, and how can we take back control of our time?

Show notes + additional resources: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/08/01/social-media-for-artists-a-fresh-perspective/

21. How to overcome decision fatigue and improve your art practice

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of The Art with Soul podcast, I talk about decision fatigue and how it can impact your art practice. We'll examine decision fatigue from the perspective of our art practice, look at how it impacts our buying - and hoarding - of art supplies, and touch on the performative aspect of some of our decisions.

Episode shownotes + additional resources: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/07/15/how-to-overcome-decision-fatigue-and-improve-your-art-practice/

Why do you make art?

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about why we create art – is it for business or for leisure? Determining the answer to that question can help you make better decisions about every aspect of art making.

Show notes + additional resources here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/07/01/why-do-you-make-art-2/

19. Best books for new art journalers

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing 5 of my top book recommendations for new art journalers. These books offer a variety of different approaches and techniques, and help you avoid the pitfall of buying too many books that feel very similar in terms of content and scope.

You can find a handy list of all the books mentioned on the podcast here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/05/15/5-best-books-for-art-journaling/

An expressive arts exercise for dealing with overwhelm

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, which was recorded soon after a deadly second wave of the pandemic hit India, I share a simple yet effective creative art practice. Drawing from art therapy and somatic healing techniques, this practice will help you to move any charged emotions out through your body.

Episode page: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/05/01/expressive-arts-exercise-for-overwhelm-2/

Creative pep talk - You are allowed to rest

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I offer you a short – and inspiring – creative pep talk for the days when you’re feeling overwhelmed. This your reminder – and your permission slip – to rest.

The transcript + additional resources are available on my website, here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/04/15/importance-of-rest-for-artists/

16. The magic of intuitive painting

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:35:00 +0000

On this episode of The Art With Soul podcast, I talk about intuition and grace; the intuitive painting process and maintaining the flow between painting intuitively and painting more deliberately; and how these ideas and themes feed into art and life.

You'll find the painting that inspired this episode + additional resources on the episode page: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/04/01/magic-intuitive-painting/

15. Finding inspiration for your art

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I talk about where I find inspiration as an intuitive painter. Showing up to the canvas without any preconceived ideas about what I want to paint or what I want my finished piece to look like can be both terrifying and exhilarating. Tune in for a peek into my process! You’ll find a written transcript of the podcast + a ton of additional resources here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/03/15/finding-inspiration-for-your-art/

Links mentioned on this episode:

How to use tarot in your art and creative practice: Take a look at my process - I explain how I use the colors and symbols on the tarot cards in my painting {and writing} process.

Pull Pen Paint 2021: Get all the details about the ecourse + join us!

14. Using art and creativity as touchstones to overcome depression

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 04:40:00 +0000

On this episode of The Art With Soul Podcast, I open up about my struggles with depression, and share some of the ways in which my creative practice serves as a touchstone to help me overcome depression and anxiety. I talk about the importance – for me – of feeling a sense of agency against the darkness of depression, and how I find a balance between remaining creative and giving myself the space to just be without pushing or striving to overcome, and how that has made a big difference in my struggle with depression.

The shownotes + links to previous episodes referenced in the podcast are here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/03/01/using-art-and-creativity-as-touchstones-to-overcome-depression-and-anxiety/

13. Time management for artists and creatives

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I share some time management tips to help you make time consistently for your creative practices even in these challenging times, while balancing your responsibilities towards children and family. I also share my unconventional planning tip to help you schedule your day as an artist. You’ll find a written transcript of the podcast {edited for readability} and additional resources here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/02/15/time-management-for-artists-be-effortlessly-consistent-with-your-creative-practice/

12. Creative pep talk - your art is relevant

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I offer you a short - and I hope inspiring - creative pep talk for the days when you're feeling confused and low about your artist's journey. If you've ever wondered if your art....your creativity...is relevant, this episode is for you.

You'll find a transcript of the episode here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/02/01/pep-talk-artist-your-art-relevant/

11. 9 tips to help you succeed at the 100 day project

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I share some tips and ideas to help you plan for a successful 100 day project. If you’re tempted to give the challenge a try but aren’t sure you will be able to see the 100 days through, these suggestions will help to set you up for success!

You’ll find a written transcript of the episode + additional links and resources here: https://moderngypsy.in/2021/01/15/9-no-fail-tips-to-help-you-succeed-at-the-100-day-project/

Art with Soul - Ep 10 - 5 of my top tips to teach yourself a new art style

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I share some tips and ideas to help you teach yourself to paint in a new-to-you art style. We discuss actionable tips, mindset hacks, and more on this episode, so pull up a chair and listen in! This episode is in celebration of the release of my first collection of abstract paintings called Sands of Time. You’ll find a written transcript of the episode {edited for readability} + additional links and resources here: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/12/15/5-tried-and-tested-tips-teach-yourself-a-new-art-style/

Art with Soul - Ep 9 - Working in a series

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about working in a series. We go through some ideas that you can explore in a series, why working in a series may be an interesting idea, and even if you should consider working in a series. This episode is in celebration of the release of my first collection of abstract paintings called Sands of Time.

View the Sands of Time collection: https://moderngypsy.in/portfolio/

Transcript + shownotes: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/12/01/creating-art-series-grow-artist/

Art With Soul - Ep 8 - How to silence your inner critic and create fearlessly

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In this special Diwali episode of the Art with Soul Podcast, as we celebrate the victory of good over evil, I’ve got a quick little tip to help you silence your pesky inner critic and create fearlessly! Because let’s be honest, as an artist and creative, your inner critic can be particularly loud – and mean. And that’s never a good thing when you’re approaching your craft, is it?

Episode transcript: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/11/15/how-to-silence-inner-critic-and-create-fearlessly/

Art with Soul - Ep 7 - Visibility and the artist - Part 2

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we continue our conversation on the fear of visibility, focusing this time on the possibilities that lie on the other side of our fears of sharing our work and being seen. I share some stories from my own journey, as I shed some of my fears and reached for new possibilities, and offer some ideas and things to consider as you navigate your own artist’s journey. You’ll find a written transcript of the podcast + detailed shownotes here: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/11/01/visibility-and-the-artist-honoring-your-artists-soul/

Art with Soul - Ep 6 - Visibility and the artist - Part 1

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about the fear of visibility, specifically the fear of sharing your artwork – or any creative work – freely. I share some tips and ideas to help you overcome this fear and awkwardness, and share some insights from my own art journey. You’ll find a written transcript of the podcast + detailed shownotes here: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/10/15/visibility-and-the-artist-are-you-afraid-to-share-your-art/

Art with Soul - Ep 5 - The Power of Visual Language

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Art with Soul podcast, we talk about language – visual language, written language…words and images and how they are related, or rather, how I think we relate to them. We also discuss the intersection between a creative arts practice and a contemplative writing practice as a tool for self-development, growth, and healing. Written transcript + detailed shownotes: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/10/01/power-visual-language-2/

Art with Soul - Ep 4 - How to overcome artists block

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode, we'll talk about creative cycles and how to deal with a lack of creative mojo. I share experiences from my most recent artist block {in July 2020}, discuss some of the reasons why we get blocked as artists, and give you some of my top tips and suggestions for how to overcome of an artist block.

Classes mentioned in this podcast: Pull Pen Paint ecourse: bit.ly/ppp2020MG

Visit the podcast episode page for the shownotes + additional resources: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/09/15/understand-overcome-artist-block/

Art with Soul - Ep 3 - How to create a regular art - or creative - practice

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

In today's episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I talk about why you should consider building a daily art practice. I share some of my previous failures with creating a daily art practice, and how those failures helped me to find what works for me. I also share some tips on how you can create a daily art - or creative - practice that is fun and inspiring for you.

You can find the shownotes and additional resources for this episode here: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/09/01/create-regular-art-creative-practice/

Art with Soul - Ep 2 - Living a creative life

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:30:00 +0000

What does it mean to live a creative life? Science has a lot to say on the importance of creativity to our personal wellbeing, but how do we actually live creatively? In today's episode of the Art with Soul podcast, I share some of the reasons I've heard for why people don't make time for their creativity, and share some insights from my own creative practices. You can find the shownotes and additional resources for this episode here: https://moderngypsy.in/2020/08/15/living-a-creative-life/

Art With Soul - Ep 1 - My Artist's Journey

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:45:00 +0000

In this episode, I chat a bit about my artist's journey. Going from someone who couldn't draw a stick figure to save her life, to becoming an artist who has shown work at local art galleries, I share some of my art influences, as well as some invaluable lessons I learnt along the way.

There are more resources specifically related to this episode - including some of the initial YouTube videos that started me on my journey, and a peek into my very first altered book and art journal spreads here: https://moderngypsy.in/?p=19842

Art with Soul: Introduction

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:04:58 +0000

Welcome to the very first episode of the Art with Soul podcast with Shinjini. In this introductory episode, I chat about why I decided to create a podcast, and introduce the broad themes and subjects that we will discuss over the course of the seasons of the Art with Soul podcast.

Conversations on my artist's journey, the creative life, my art inspirations, as well as riffs on art as therapy, art healing, and combining art with a mindfulness and spiritual practice.

Episodes will release on the 1st and 15th of each month!

For more details on this episode, please visit the podcasts page on my website.