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PublicSpaces ConferencePublicSpaces Conference 2023: The Hmm's Prompt BattlePut your prompt writing skills to the test! Who will be crowned Prompt Queen or King of PublicSpaces?
The rapid ubiquity of text-to-image generators has been one of the most
startling AI developments of late. Hundreds of memes, such as the “9/11 gender
reveal” or “Maoi statue giving a Ted Talk”, have been generated by AI tools like
Craiyon, Dall-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. The pervasive nature of these
tools has ensured that prompt-writing will become a new and valuable skill in
the very near future.
We invite you to unleash your creat...
2023-07-0500 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 19: Let's Talk About Our EmotionsHi there! Welcome to episode 19 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
On this episode I’m going to be talking about EMOTIONS. What is some of the science and theories behind our emotions? What can we do to anchor ourselves to certain feelings so that we can create the same cohesive "mood" throughout a series? And what about those days when we just feel...normal?
Want to watch me scribble while listening to this episode? Click here!
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to...
2023-03-0328 min
Not So Good IdeasEpisode 43 - A Day in the Kravet Textile Archive with Lina ForresterLina joins us to share her journey of self discovery through textile design. She opens up on understanding what you are truly passionate about and following that dream. Lina also gives us the inside scoop on fabrics /textiles dating back thousands of years from all over the world!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-03-0235 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 18: Experimental ModeHi there! Welcome to episode 18 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
On this episode I’m going to be talking about that pesky, yet fun, “experimental mode” we all find ourselves in as creative explorers, and how, when indecision strikes, it’s important to remember our why.
Speaking of experimental mode you can watch this episode on YouTube!
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Happy Minor Wal...
2023-02-1720 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 17: Stop Making New Year's Resolutions and Start Forming HABITSHi there! Welcome to episode 17 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
Today on the podcast I'm going to be talking about why we need to stop making generic New Year’s Resolutions and instead focus on forming habits that will make your 2023 as productive, fulfilling, and happy as possible.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon
Sound effects and music pro...
2023-01-1332 min
Eccentric ChaiTasting Circles: The Power of SynesthesiaHi there! Welcome to episode 16 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
Today on the podcast I'm going to be talking about Synesthesia. What is it? How does it change the way you perceive the world? And what are some ways you can use the external world as an influence in your own art.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
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The Savvy Painter Podcast by Antrese Wood
Krista Harris Artwork
2022-11-1126 min
Eccentric ChaiEdgar Allan Poe, King of the MacabreHi there! Welcome to episode 15 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
Today on the podcast I'd like to read you an Edgar Allan Poe Story . Why? Because Halloween is on Monday and what better way to celebrate than to read something macabre and eerie and by a fellow eccentric.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Join Intuitober:
Read the blog article about Intuitober
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Ch...
2022-10-2820 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 14: Give Your Art Creepy Vibes Using the Power of PsychologyHi there! Welcome to episode 14 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be giving you several elements you can add to your art that will give your audience goosebumps.
This episode is perfect for you if you are all about the spooky stuff and want to make your art even scarier.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Join Intuitober:
Read the blog article about Intuitober
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2022-10-1430 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 13: Three Weird Art Exercises That Will Boost Your CreativityHi there! Welcome to episode 13 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be giving you three weird art exercises that will get you thinking outside the box and get your creativity flowing again.
This episode is perfect for you if you are stuck in a rut and/or have artist "block" or just want some fun new exercises to play around with.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
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2022-09-2326 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 12: Get Better Prepared for Your Next EventHi there! Welcome to episode 12 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I've got events on the mind and so I'm going to be sharing with you a whole bunch of the things I've learned from doing events for nearly five years.
This episode is perfect for you if you are a beginner to events and need all the tips, or even if you're well-traveled with events but are looking for a few ways you can up your booth game.
Don't forget this podcast is...
2022-09-1635 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 11: Turn Your World Upside DownHi there! Welcome to episode 11 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be talking to you about that comfort bubble we all find ourselves in, and what super awesome amazing things can happen when you flip your world upside down and fall out of that bubble.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon
Sound effects and...
2022-09-0927 min
Eccentric ChaiHow to Gain a Deeper Emotional Connection With Your ArtHi there! Welcome to episode 10 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to give you three tips on how to gain a deeper emotional connection with your art.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon
Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound
Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join...
2022-08-2631 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 9: The Bunnified ProjectHi there! Welcome to episode 9 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be talking about the Bunnified Project: how it got started, what I learned from it, and how you can participate in this year's project.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Links
The Bunnified Project 2021
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Memories of the Green Valley" by Lars Meyer
Sound effects and...
2022-07-0124 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode #8: Meet the Studio Cats!Hi there! Welcome to episode 8 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be introducing you to the three studio cats, Kitty, Chai, and Coco. These three are a trio of ornery, keeping me on my toes, and interjecting "meows" whenever necessary on this podcast.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon
"Memories of the Green Valley"...
2022-06-1042 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode #7: Five Exercises to Help You Embrace FailureHi there! Welcome to episode 7 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be talking about that thing we all fear the most: failure. More specifically, I’ll be giving you five exercises that you can do to help you embrace failure, because it’s only until you embrace failure that you can be brave in your art.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai.
Music By
"Time's Square" by Onda Norte
"Happ...
2022-05-2028 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 6: Eccentric Chai's Very First Q&AHi there! Welcome to episode 6 of Eccentric Chai, the blog for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
This week I'm going to be answering a few of the most frequently asked questions that I receive, in the hopes that maybe I can shed some light on certain mediums, intuitive art, and the art biz as a whole.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai: eccentricchai.wordpress.com
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Josh Jensen's Instagram: @jsjensenart
Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Skillshare Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/us...
2022-05-1335 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 5: Come Tornado, Come Covid, JC Porchfest Will PrevailHi there! Welcome to episode 5 of Eccentric Chai, the podcast for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird. I'm your host,
Today on the podcast I'd like to get real with you. These past several years have been straight nonsense for us all, but our two most recent local events
has me starting to feel we're coming out the other side. At least here in our little Missouri town.
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai: eccentricchai.wordpress.com
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Learn more a...
2022-05-0624 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 4: That Scary Word, StyleHi there! Welcome to Eccentric Chai, the podcast for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
In this episode we're going to talk about that super scary word we all dread hearing: style. What is it, exactly? And why are we always trying to pursue it? Is it something we develop over time, or is it something that has always been there?
Don't forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog: eccentricchai.wordpress.com
Mentions:
Andy J. Pizza and his podcast, Creative Pep Talk: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/
2022-04-2929 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 3: Five Ways to Bust Through That Creative WallHi there! Welcome to Eccentric Chai, the podcast for artistic misfits, wayward explorers, and the creatively weird.
Today on the podcast we will be talking about creative block. We've all dealt with it, right? You don't have to be an artist to have experienced creative block. You just have to be a human. As for me, I HATE when I'm in a creative funk, and so I decided to put together a list of five things that could help me bust through that creative wall and return to my favorite place, the flow state.
don't fo...
2022-04-221h 32
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 2: Intuitive ArtWelcome to episode #2 of Eccentric Chai!
In this episode I talk about Intuitive Art. Is there a one-size-fits-all definition? How can meditation help us understand this method of art? And what are the things you can do to discover your own definition and your own reasons for an intuitive practice?
Remember that this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai: https://eccentricchai.wordpress.com/
This episode is also based on two articles on the blog.
What Exactly IS Intuitive Art: https://eccentricchai.wordpress.com/2022/01/18/what-exactly-is-intuitive-art/
Practice + Re...
2022-04-1532 min
Eccentric ChaiEpisode 1: The Wordless DiaryWelcome to episode #1 of Eccentric Chai! In this episode I talk about the Wordless Diary: what it is, what the benefits are, and how you can get started with your own Wordless Diary and your own intuitive practice.
Remember that this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai: https://eccentricchai.wordpress.com/
This episode is also based on an article on the blog. If you'd like to read it, you can head here: https://eccentricchai.wordpress.com/2022/01/31/the-wordless-diary-how-to-get-started/
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Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marienoellewurm/
2022-04-0830 min
The Kindle ChroniclesTKC 627 James McQuivey Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research Interview starts at 7:43 and ends at 49:35 Links Rocketbook reusable notebook (mini) - $13.56 at Amazon.com James McQuivey's website Nicholas A. Christakis "Amazon's Antitrust Paradox" by Lina M. Khan at The Yale Law Journal - January 2017 Jeff Bezos's opening statement to Congress (YouTube) - July 29, 2020 The Media Monopoly by Ben H. Bagdikian (paperback only) Burpee Challenge Wim Hof website The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less...
2020-08-0755 min
Mysteries, Myths & MoreThe Writing Journey -017• “Walking,” an essay (also called, “The Wild”) by Henry David Thoreau, published in 1862, but delivered as lectures prior to that.
• Rabbit-Proof Fence, 2002; produced by Phillip Noyce based on the book Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington Garimara in 1996.
• 1917, 2019; writers, Same Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns; director, Sam Mendes.
• The Maze Runner, 2014 (and series); directed by Wes Ball, based on James Dashner’s 2009 novel of the same name.
• Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote in two-parts, 1605/1615.
• Jean Ramón Jiménez, Platero and I, 1914.
• Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, 1958.
• The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Dese...
2020-07-0128 min
Eating ItEating It Episode 62 - This Rope Is ItchyWe are back and chocked full of laughs and food. This week we
start out in Wichita Kansas where David takes us to a great Mexican
place for breakfast, Lina's Mexican Restaurant. His friend
Josh Krause convinces him to
order the "Krause" and you should too. After a stop in Thayer, KS
and the "Unstable" Bar David heads over to Chanute, KS for some
more Mexican faire at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant.
Andy then takes us into the mountains of Charleston, West Virginia
where he enjoyed some great Chicken and Waffles at Black Sheep Burrito. Then as he headed
h...
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