After a pause in their podcasting, Michelle and Jennifer get back together to talk about what creative life has been like over the last six months. One key idea that has emerged has been about letting go of the turmoil that sometimes surrounds us in our creative practice and how releasing this leaves more bandwidth for our artistry. Artists and resources mentioned in this episode: Creative Mullumbimby https://www.creativemullum.org.au/ Ellen Ferrier https://www.ellenferrier.com/ Suvira McDonald https://www.suviramcdonald.com/ Christina Khumari https://www.khumari.com/ You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

Mending & Tending: Art that works for Nature is a commissioned project by local artists Samantha Moss, Jess Poulsen and Shona Wilson currently happening in the Byron Shire. Each artist shares a deep connection and appreciation for the environment, as well as an established art practice working with nature and its precious resources. In today’s episode, Michelle speaks with Jess Poulsen and Shona Wilson about their art practice, their connection to nature and their intentions with the Mending & Tending project. Ways to connect with our guests, Shona Wilson and Jess Poulsen: https://www.shonawilson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shonawilsonartist/ https://www.jesspoulsen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jesspoulsensculpture Artists and resources mentioned in this episode: Sam Moss, the 3rd artist in the Mending and Tending Project https://www.instagram.com/fertile_earth/ Andy Goldsworthy https://andygoldsworthystudio.com/ Lone Goat Gallery https://www.lonegoatgallery.com/exhibitions Byron Shire’s Inaugural Climate Conversations Project https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Services/Environment/Climate-change/Climate-Conversations Wildbnb Wildlife Habitat https://www.instagram.com/wildbnb_wildlife_habitat/ Watershed Sculpture https://www.watershedsculpture.com/ You can find your episode host at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart

After two months in the gallery, Michelle’s Ash, Mud & Tears exhibition has come down. In this episode, Michelle is joined by her exhibition collaborator, Jude White to discuss what’s emerged from the exhibition experience. They discuss the impact of the exhibition on their art practice and the learnings about how to mount a great show and make it a success. Artists and resources mentioned in this episode: Ash, Mud & Tears exhibition - https://michellewalkerart.com/exhibitions/ Northern Rivers Community Gallery - https://www.nrcgballina.com.au/v1/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/763-may-2023-ash-and-mud-tears Rosalie Gascoigne - https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/artists/gascoigne-rosalie/ Ways to connect with guest, Jude White: https://www.judewhite.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/judewhiteart/ You can find your host at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart

Do you sometimes feel too tired to make art? Do you ever struggle with managing energy levels in the ebb and flow of your creative practice? If yes, then this episode is worth a listen. Michelle and Jennifer talk through the energy dips that can result from finally getting a big project across the line or just the life of a multi-hat wearing creative with many, many projects on the go. The concept of activity cycles and embedded energy as well as the importance of pausing and acknowledging progress on a regular basis to maintain our energy levels are discussed. Michelle and Jennifer both share their approaches to recharging their batteries - e.g. avoiding energy draining behaviours, environments and people, taking more naps and be present to the preciousness of the moment. Resources mentioned in this episode: Michelle's Ash, Mud & Tears exhibition - https://www.nrcgballina.com.au/v1/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/763-may-2023-ash-and-mud-tears Opulence Infusion book by Jennifer - https://www.amazon.com/Opulence-Infusion-new-faith-currency/dp/1732273235 You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

After months of intense work, Michelle Walker and her creative collaborator, Jude White have finished their artwork for the 'Ash, Mud & Tears' exhibition. In this episode, Jude joins Michelle and Jennifer to talk about the making of the work, the ideas behind the show and some early learnings from how it all came together. In Ash, Mud & Tears, Michelle Walker & Jude White present an exhibition of artworks capturing the energies and turmoil in the aftermath of fires and floods in the Northern Rivers. Images of burnt trees, mud-stained houses and impacted landscapes are fragmented, scaled and remixed, depicting a time of great upheaval. Each artwork considers house our relationship to the landscape, and a sense of place and home can emerge during this time of recovery. Ways to connect with our guest, Jude White: https://www.judewhite.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/judewhiteart/ Artists, links and resources mentioned in this episode: Virginia Reid - https://www.byroncollege.org.au/tutor/194 Northern Rivers Community Gallery website for the Ash, Mud & Tears exhibition - https://www.nrcgballina.com.au/v1/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/763-may-2023-ash-and-mud-tears You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

On the equinox, Jennifer Ruth Russell released her 4th book, Opulence Infusion. In today episode, Michelle interviews Jennifer and finds out more about how the lessons and processes contained in the newest book serve artists in the practice of their craft. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Seven Sacred Flames book by Aurelia Louise Jones Opulence Infusion book by Jennifer - https://www.amazon.com/Opulence-Infusion-new-faith-currency/dp/1732273235 Opulence CD by Jennifer - https://jenniferruthrussell.bandcamp.com/album/opulence Jennifer’s healing meditation - https://angelsofabundanceascensionacademy.com/ You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

Do you ever think about how your daily choice of activities affects your life and what you want to ultimately achieve? It’s the automatic (sometimes) unconscious behaviours that we do repeatedly that's in focus today. Jennifer and Michelle consider the things they do daily (or don’t do) to ensure they are strong, centered and able to give their greatest in the studio. What’s powerful about your daily habits is that they shape your life! You ARE what you do repeatedly - be they good or bad. This conversation will get you thinking about what you choose to do daily and invite you to bring more consciousness to those choices. Resources mentioned in this episode: Opulence Infusion book by Jennifer - https://www.amazon.com/Opulence-Infusion-new-faith-currency/dp/1732273235 You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

In this episode, Michelle and Jennifer welcome their dear friend and fellow ‘mastermind’ goddess, Lisa DePamphilis to the podcast. Through meeting (nearly) weekly for the past 7.5 years, the three women have grown an understanding about how to do this activity well. Masterminds can be hugely beneficial for your life and creative practice… and they can be an energy drain. In this episode you will hear some tips on how to find a group to join or encourage others to join yours, how to set your mastermind up and run it with great outcomes for all. Ways to connect with our guest, Lisa DePamphilis – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadepamphilis/ Book your Complimentary Rise Up Call: https://calendly.com/crystalclearbranding/comp30 Artists, links and resources mentioned in this episode: Think and Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com.au/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 Otto Scharmer from the Presencing institute, Theory U and the Case Clinics (called the pomegranate and coaching circle process by Michelle, Jen & Lisa) https://www.u-school.org/case-clinic You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

If you have you ever struggled to believe that you CAN make good money from art, then this episode will be of interest. Michelle and her guest, American born contemporary artist Michele Luminato talk about the importance of mindset in our journey as artists making an income from our art. Michele brings a depth of experience from “corporate creative” and discusses the knowledge that she brought across from that part of her career, including the importance of uncovering your core interests, staying focused on where you want to take your art and why it’s crucial to continue taking risks. Ways to connect with our guest, Michele Luminato: On Instagram - @micheleluminato @OriginArt__ To join the Artist's Breakthrough Blueprint with Michele, go to: https://micheleluminato.art/breakthrough-blueprint-register. Artists, links and resources mentioned in this episode: The Blue Man Group - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Man_Group Marie Forleo - https://www.marieforleo.com/ You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

Have you ever pondered your creative identity and style? As artists, this is a key question. Prompted by a quote from Cezanne:  ‘The most seductive thing about art is the personality of the artist himself’, Michelle and her guest, Liz Ackerley, a mixed media abstract artist from the UK, discuss the pursuit of our creative identity in our work. The questioning of our interests, focus and intent within our artwork is an important part of coming to understand our identity as an artist. The skill of noticing what you notice, the practice of journaling thoughts and ideas and being disciplined with the quantum of time spent absorbing other artists’ work on social media are some of the topics discussed in today’s episode. Ways to connect with today's guest, Liz Ackerley: lizackerleyart.com com/lizackerleyart com/lizackerley facebook.com/LizAckerleyArt twitter.com/LizAckerleyArt online courses: https://lizackerley.podia.com/ Artists, links and resources mentioned in this episode: Rebecca Crowell’s The Messy Studio podcast – episode #167 'The Power of Intentions' https://messystudio.fireside.fm/167 Cold Wax Academy - https://coldwaxacademy.com/ You can find your hosts at these places: Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael