Paintbrush & Ivories is the podcast for artists, curious creatives and art lovers that connects creativity with heart and soul. Twice a month, your hosts, Michelle Walker and Jennifer Ruth Russell share generous, soulful conversations about what it takes to have a joyful, fulfilling life while balancing and nurturing your creativity. If you are someone who feels ’called’ to your creative pursuits, then this is the podcast for you. Michelle and Jennifer wish to inspire you to be every bit the artist you’re meant to be. Michelle Walker is a visual artist who lives in a rural town on the east coast of Australia and is passionate about creating art that honours the beauty and wonder of Mother Nature. Jennifer Ruth Russell is a award-winning singer song writer and spiritual teacher based on the east coast, USA. They bring you perspectives from across the creative pursuits and the Pacific Ocean!
Michelle Walker – www.michellewalkerart.com and www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart.
Jennifer Ruth Russell – www.jenniferruthrussell.com and www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael.
In this episode, Jennifer and Michelle talk about the big shifts they have each made in their creative lives since they recorded their last podcast episode. They share stories of growth and expansion in their practice and how they see themselves as creatives.
Artists and resources mentioned in this episode:
SWELL Sculpture Festival https://www.swellsculpture.com.au/
Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk https://www.brunswicknaturesculpturewalk.com/
Michele Luminato, Mentor, OriginArt https://www.micheleluminato.com/
Hay House Publishing https://www.hayhouse.com/
You can find your hosts at these places:Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.comMichelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerartMichelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerartJennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.comJennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael
19 Oct 2023
Finding Ease in the Creative Process
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
4 Aug 2023
Art that works for Nature
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
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