Taking Risks and Making Mistakes

Let's Talk Creative Challenges

With my own creative challenge (The 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge) on the horizon in just a few week's time I wanted to dedicate the final episode of 2021 to talking about creative challenges such as this.

In this episode I explain briefly what the 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge is BUT I delve deep into why creative challenges work, the benefits of undertaking a feat such as this and also provide some top tips for helping yourself to make it to the end of one.This is beneficial to all creatives, not just those taking part in my own challenge.

Creative challenges are really unique beasts when it comes to creativity and for me are like a special boost that can provide so many more benefits that can be discussed in a single podcast episode... but I give it a good try.

This is the last episode of 2021, so I will be having a few week's break before I join you again for more episodes in 2022.

If you are interested in finding out more about the 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge please go to my website here:

www.susanyeates.co.uk/sketchbookchallenge

Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast in 2021.

More Information

For more information about this podcast please visit the Creativity Talks webpage here:

www.creativitytalkspodcast.co.uk

If you have enjoyed this podcast you can support me on KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/susanyeates

You can also find me online at www.susanyeates.co.uk or on Instagram @learninglinocut

Let's Talk Creative Challenges

With my own creative challenge (The 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge) on the horizon in just a few week's time I wanted to dedicate the final episode of 2021 to talking about creative challenges such as this.

In this episode I explain briefly what the 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge is BUT I delve deep into why creative challenges work, the benefits of undertaking a feat such as this and also provide some top tips for helping yourself to make it to the end of one.This is beneficial to all creatives, not just those taking part in my own challenge.

Creative challenges are really unique beasts when it comes to creativity and for me are like a special boost that can provide so many more benefits that can be discussed in a single podcast episode... but I give it a good try.

This is the last episode of 2021, so I will be having a few week's break before I join you again for more episodes in 2022.

If you are interested in finding out more about the 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge please go to my website here:

www.susanyeates.co.uk/sketchbookchallenge

Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast in 2021.

More Information

For more information about this podcast please visit the Creativity Talks webpage here:

www.creativitytalkspodcast.co.uk

If you have enjoyed this podcast you can support me on KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/susanyeates

You can also find me online at www.susanyeates.co.uk or on Instagram @learninglinocut

Guest Interview: Laura Pashby

This week in Creativity Talks I speak to writer and photographer Laura Pashby. We had a wonderful conversation about her recent book, her creative process and about the little details. Listen in as we discuss why those tiny details can be so important to the creative process and what she lines up on her stairs and why... and lighting, foggy mornings and lighting!

This is the final guest interview of 2021 on the shoe and I hope you enjoy listening. In the next episode I will speak about creative challenges such as the 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge and why they can be beneficial for kick-staring a creative practice.

See you next time.

About Laura

Laura Pashby is a writer and a photographer. She tells stories using words and photographs on her blog, to her Instagram audience, for brands, and in magazines. Laura spent three years as the deputy editor of 91 Magazine – an independent magazine that covers all aspects of creative living. Across social media, but particularly on Instagram, she has an established and engaged following with an interest in her atmospheric imagery and soulful storytelling.
Laura’s first book Little Stories of Your Life combines the wellbeing benefits of mindfulness, creativity and daily photography, showing you how to use words and photographs to capture moments, and how to share your stories in order to connect with others. Little Stories of Your Life is published by Quadrille and is available in bookshops now.

You can find Laura online here:

http://www.laurapashby.com
http://www.smarturl.it/littlestories
http://www.instagram.com/circleofpines
http://www.twitter.com/circleofpines

More Information

For more information about this podcast please visit the Creativity Talks webpage here:

www.creativitytalkspodcast.co.uk

If you have enjoyed this podcast you can support me on KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/susanyeates

You can also find me online at www.susanyeates.co.uk or on Instagram @learninglinocut

Guest Interview: Kolbie Blume

In this episode of Creativity talks I have a wonderful in-depth discussion about watercolour and creativity with artist and educator Kolbie Blume. This episode is packed full of inspiring quotes, thoughts and advice for any creative and especially for any 'recovering perfectionists.'

Grab a cuppa, sit back and relax as Kolbie and I discuss all things creativity for your listening pleasure.

About Kolbie

Kolbie Blume is a self-taught watercolor artist, author, and online educator. A "recovering perfectionist" herself, her main teaching philosophy centers on helping hesitant artists discover and explore their infinite creative potential and joy, emphasizing courage over perfection. Through her simple and encouraging teaching methods, she has taught more than 21,000 students worldwide to love watercolor and art just as much as she does. You can find her first book, Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes, wherever books are sold, and her second, Stunning Watercolor Seascapes, is now available for preorder.

You can find Kolbie online here:

www.thiswritingdesk.com
www.instagram.com/thiswritingdesk
youtube.com/thiswritingdesk
tiktok: @thiswritingdesk

More Information

For more information about this podcast please visit the Creativity Talks webpage here:

www.creativitytalkspodcast.co.uk

If you have enjoyed this podcast you can support me on KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/susanyeates

You can also find me online at www.susanyeates.co.uk or on Instagram @learninglinocut

Taking Risks and Making Mistakes

Welcome to Episode 20 of Creativity Talks. In this episode I delve deep into why we should take risks and make mistakes in our creative practice. I talk about pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and embracing the mess that is our own creative journeys. This episode should help you to break through mental barriers and make big mindset shifts when it comes to overcoming perfectionism and the fear of going wrong.

I really hope you enjoy this episode and that this helps you in your own personal creative journey.

More Information

For more information about this podcast please visit the Creativity Talks webpage here:

www.creativitytalkspodcast.co.uk

If you have enjoyed this podcast you can support me on KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/susanyeates

You can also find me online at www.susanyeates.co.uk or on Instagram @learninglinocut