<p>Playwright Jennifer Barclay shares her story about shifting from an actor with laser focus on her craft to becoming a playwright who creates stereotype-busting roles for women. Jennifer talks about how she paved her own way throughout her artistic career by earnestly creating a community of artists/collaborators who trust and support her work. “I believe that a play or a film at its best should be a challenge to the mind, a revelation for the heart, and a raw, joyful collision between human beings.” Follow her process and career at <a href='http://www.barclaystudios.com/jennifer/index.html'>BarclayStudios.com</a> /// Please share your thoughts and take-aways with Alicia on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/aliciapetersonbaskel/'>@aliciapetersonbaskel</a>.</p>

Short Story Solo: Artistic Nourishment in Berlin

The creative process of art-making is both messy and magical, frustrating and fluid. It can bring an artist‘s insecurities up to the surface, yet asks for complete and total trust. Join professional dance artist, writer, and fiber artist, Alicia Peterson Baskel, as she interviews a new and different artist each week. You will hear from artists and writers across genres about their journey through the creative process toward their masterpieces. These conversations will encourage YOU to make your art. To value your art and to value the work of others. To push boundaries and to be willing to step into the unknown and trust yourself. To trust your creative intuition. (Photo Credit: Jim Carmody)