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Emotion in Art

Aisling resumes podcasts by talking about failure and success in art, and why your emotions and passions must be involved in your artwork.Link: Aisling.net (under renovation, but there's still plenty to see there)Music: The Moods of Man, written and orchestrated by James Underberg

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In this five-minute podcast, artist's journals expert Aisling D'Art talks about the most important archival issues when you begin keeping an artist's journal.First, there is the paper you use in your journal.  It's great if it's pH neutral and archival.  If it's not, there are products that can neutralize the paper so that it's more archival.Then, there is the glue.  Generally, the glue or adhesive that you use is slightly more important than the paper's archival qualities.&n ...

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Take photos! That's the message of artist's journals expert Aisling D'Art.  In this five-minute podcast, Aisling shares tips and prompts for photos that will make your journals and illustrated diaries even more memorable.

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What are the rules about art journals (or artist's journals, or illustrated diaries)?  There are none.In this five-minute podcast, artist's journals pioneer Aisling D'Art talks about the kinds of journals you may want to keep, and how to organize them.

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Letterboxing is a great excuse to combine art, hiking and a treasure hunt.  In this five-minute podcast, artist Aisling D'Art takes the mystery out of carving rubber stamps, and suggests some easier alternatives.Related links:Aisling's previous letterboxing podcastLetterboxing.org

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Aisling D'Art shares ideas about what to put into your own illustrated journal or diary.Start with the everyday... the things that seem mundane to you.  They're often the most interesting when you re-read your journal in later years.  Your descendants may especially enjoy these kinds of insights to your daily routines, errands and recreation.

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This week, we're celebrating Earth Day at Santa Flamingo.In this podcast, Aisling talks about a few 'green' aspects of artists' journals.Then, she shares one of her favorite hobbies that combines art plus the green outdoors: Letterboxing!LinksLetterboxing.orgLetterboxing, described at WikipediaAtlasQuest.com, international letterboxingSantaFlamingo.com

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Aisling resumes her weekly podcasts with a quick review of the top three questions from beginning journalers:1. Do you write text first, or create the art first?2. What glue should I use?3. What can I put into my journal?This podcast was originally timed for the relaunch of Santa Flamingo as resource for original art, digital art and whimsy.However, on second thought, Aisling delayed it by one week in favor of a 'green' themed podcast for Earth Day.

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There are three ways to approach your art:1. Forget about the audience.  Just make it.  If this works for you, continue!  This podcast isn't for you.2. Plan everything carefully with your audience in mind.This works for almost no one, but everyone seems to lapse into it now and then... including me.3. Increase the drama, internally, and then express it.  Or just visually shout.  Or... well, that's what I'm talking about in this podcast: Reaching your audience across ...

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Topics: Why podcasting? Also, the creative process, using stencils, window wax, and art cars as an example.  Here are some of the links that I mention during this five-minute podcast:Stencil Street ArtPlastic Radios dot comThe Vermont Country Store - window wax stencilsMusic by James UnderbergAisling.net (my primary art website)and, of course, www.MilesAwayFromMundane.com, the site that hosts my creative podcastsIf you'd like to call me with a comment*, our message line is  206-60 ...

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A sample Feng Shui podcast, featuring decorating notes for Halloween:  Black is a career color and orange is ideal for fame/reputation.  So, Halloween is perfect for upgrading your Feng Shui luck!Avoid excessively scary, tacky or repellant images.  Think about creative and original holiday decor.  Remember: This is the one time of year when you have an opportunity to let people glimpse inside your home.  Use your fame area (directly ahead when anyone looks in your ...

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This Miles Away from Mundane podcast is about using a dream and an awkward memory to spark ideas for art dolls and figures.  My imagery includes the "hear no evil..." monkeys as well as vintage faces and the movie Pleasantville.I talk about both one-of-a-kind mixed media figures and  "production line" figures (created in a sort of mass-production style, not exactly one-by-one).Links and resources:40 Faces for figures - My Cafe Press CD with doll and figure face ...

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Are you ready to make art?  Let me rephrase that:  Is your work area ready for you to make art?  In today's Miles Away from Mundane podcast, I talk about the importance of having a clean desk or workspace before you start setting up your art supplies. Recorded 26 Oct 2006Recording time: 3 min, 45 sec

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Let's take a step back, before you even clear a space to work on art.  Do you have the creative vision yet?  If not, start with what I call "Step Zero" and establish the mental space you'll need to come up with brilliant, original and creative ideas. In this podcast, I share tips for welcoming the Muse, and creating the inspired state of mind where artistic ideas can flourish.Links:  Jaime Brockett, singer/songwriterRecorded 3 Nov 2006Recording time: 5 min, 5 sec

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In this completely unscripted podcast, I ramble about new magazines and books, and what's inspiring me... both in positive and (ouch) negative ways.   I also talk about current and upcoming projects including my art zine, and--yes, I'm blushing--yet another website.Links:Aisling.netArtBooksReviews.comMy Cafe Press shop: Santa Flamingo

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Sometimes, do you need to get unstuck?  Whether you're a visual artist who can't seem to get moving again, or a writer with writer's block, Aisling's advice may help.  Hear her chat about the creative process and her inhale/exhale theories of inspiration. 

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If you read my blog, there's nothing new in this.  But, it's what's on my mind as I'm getting ready to launch the next step in my art career.  It's a stream-of-consciousness podcast, not especially edited for clarity.  What can I say..?  Listen at your own risk.Related links:Lesley Riley's art: http://www.lalasland.com/Jane Cather's dolls: http://www.janecather.com/Nancy Halpern's quilts: http://sheinstein.addr.com/Nancy.htmlUpdate:  After trying some new podcast st ...

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This was re-recorded as I change the podcast name to Views from Santa Flamingo (previously Miles Away from Mundane).In this new podcast series, I'm shifting emphasis to adding creativity to daily life.  This will include tips about making art, but also about the smaller, everyday things that we can to do live more inspired lives.Today, I talk about the importance of seeing things, not just looking at them from an intellectual viewpoint.  Homework:  Look at the sky tomorrow mo ...

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There are two ways not to shop... and not to make art.  The first is when you're in a grumpy mood.  Don't make art when you're not feeling inspired at all.  Or, if you do, make deliberately grumpy art!The other is when you have, in your mind's eye, a photographic image of the finished art.  When you work that way, the art is already completed.  Putting it on paper or canvas or whatever...?  That's just copying, and there's not much positive energy in copying.&n ...

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Have you ever had a tune stuck in your head?  Often, the best solution is to find a copy of that tune, play it, sing along with it, and gradually erase it from your brain.If you're having a grumpy day and you need to make art, maybe you should start with some good, grumpy art!  Express yourself and your deepest feelings in art, even if it's art that nobody will see.  Get those feelings out of your head!Never try to "fake it" with art.  Art only works when it's ...

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