Taking Risks in the Studio

In my newest Art Talk with Libby Saylor podcast episode, I talk all about taking risks in the studio. In this episode, I go deep and try to uncover what really holds us back from taking chances in our studio. Ultimately, I think it comes down to getting comfortable with our imperfections, as well as getting comfortable with taking risks outside of the studio. I also share with you a super vulnerable whoops moment that I experienced from taking a chance, and how it’s all part of the beautiful process of learning how to be braver, so we can show up as the courageous artists this world so desperately needs. … More Taking Risks in the Studio

Ginger Knows Best

A client (we’ll call her Ginger*) asked me recently about hands-on activities and the power of handwork, being productive, creating things and optimizing her mental health.  She said she’d listened to a podcast about “effort driven rewards” and she was curious about what I thought.  First – I love that Ginger’s doing the good work … More Ginger Knows Best

Humility Is This Thing I’m Still Working On

We’ve all heard certain sayings like, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” or “When you take one step towards to gods, they will take ten steps towards you.” I really love both of these sayings and really experience them in my life on a regular basis. And wow, has this been happening for me lately. … More Humility Is This Thing I’m Still Working On

Episode 51: The Magic of Stories with Dave Williams

In this episode of the podcast, I’m with my co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and we’re talking with author and illustrator, Dave Williams. I love bookstores and have a soft spot for any book written in them. Novels like The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin are … More Episode 51: The Magic of Stories with Dave Williams