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Tending Creativity028 ✿ Cultivating your Artistic Style as an Illustrator ft. Nicole Medina028 ✿ Cultivating your Artistic Style as an Illustrator ft. Nicole Medina
In this episode I spoke with the amazing illustrator Nicole Medina.
Nicole is a Latina American illustrator based in Philly who creates rich, bold , and colorful illustrations. Some of her clients include Target, Big Cartel, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and so many more.
In this interview we talk about the artwork in her middle school days that inspired her to become an illustrator before she even knew illustration was a career path, her thoughts on traditional vs digital art, her creative pr...
2024-02-211h 32Tending Creativity027 ✿ Leaving the Fashion Industry to Become an Illustrator ft. Isabela Humphrey027 ✿ Leaving the Fashion Industry to Become an Illustrator ft. Isabela Humphrey
For Today’s episode I got to speak with amazing illustrator and graphic designer Isabela Humphrey. Isabela received her degree in fashion design and worked in the fashion industry for a few years before deciding to pivot her career to graphic design and illustration. Past clients of hers include Google, Facebook, The Washington Post, Refinery29 and more.
Isabela and I talked all about her transition from fashion to illustration and what her experience as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer has been like since.
2023-07-0649 minTending Creativity026 ✿ Dance, Sustainable Fashion, and Creating in Seasons ft. Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing KindEpisode 026 ✿ Dance, Sustainable Fashion, and Creating in Seasons ft. Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing Kind
Today’s episode is an interview with the amazing Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing Kind. Richelle is the founder/owner of Dancing Kind which is Richelle's brand and shop where she sells curated vintage clothing as well as more recently, in-house designs that are designed by Richelle and are sustainably handmade in Los Angeles, CA with deadstock fabrics sourced here. Dancing Kind is also special because, as the name suggests, dance is a prominent theme within the shop-Richelle shares the clothing she finds and creat...
2023-03-0640 minTending Creativity025 ✿ Healing Through Art and Creating Intentional Media ft. Jasdeep Kang (@jakariwing)025 ✿ Healing Through Art and Creating Intentional Media ft. Jasdeep Kang (@jakariwing)
For today’s episode I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing, multi-talented artist, Jasdeep Kang. Jasdeep is a queer Punjabi American artist who works with film, photography, and music. They practice their art with the ”intention of cultivating joy, care and fantasy for the earth and underrepresented communities” (Jasdeep Kang). Past clients include Mitski, Snapchat, HBOmax, and Times Square Arts. We talked about creative burnout and how Jasdeep is working on prioritizing her wellness in her art practice, to language and creating new meanings as first...
2022-10-2648 minTending Creativity024 ✿ Oil Painting, Community, & Practicing Self-Compassion as an Artist ft. Emilia Cruz (@cruzemilia)Episode 024 ✿ Oil Painting, Community, & Practicing Self-Compassion as an Artist ft. Emilia Cruz
For today’s episode I had the pleasure of talking to visual artist and painter, Emilia Cruz. Emilia’s work is incredible and magical. She is most known for her detailed oil paintings which explore the themes of her Mexican American culture, family, spirituality, and her experiences as a woman of color. Her work has been featured in many galleries, and you may have also seen it on the Netflix show Gentefied, which she created multiple artworks for. We talked about her childhood and how she wa...
2022-10-1359 minTending Creativity023 ✿ Expressing Queerness Through Comics and Growing Through Self-Doubt ft. Jett Allen (@jettdraws)Episode 023 ✿ Expressing Queerness Through Comics and Growing Through Self-Doubt ft. Jett Allen (@jettdraws)
For this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Jett Allen (they/he) who is a nonbinary/trans cartoonist, illustrator and writer. Jett’s work is incredible, thoughtful and funny and in many of his pieces he reflects on his experience as a nonbinary/trans person as well as films that have had an impact on him. Jett’s work has been published in the New Yorker, the LA Times, Into, the NYU Press and more! I got to talk to them about how an...
2022-09-1552 minTending Creativity022 ✿ Comics, Playwriting, and the Creative Path ft. Lily Rushing (goofwench)Episode 022 ✿ Comics, Playwriting, and the Creative Path ft. Lily Rushing (goofwench)
For this episode I spoke with Lily Rushing (@goofwench) about her creative practice as a comic artist and more!
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Topics discussed:
-LIly introduces herself
-Joining theater as a child who didn’t talk much
-Creativity as a tool for communication
-Lily’s experi...
2022-08-3156 minTending Creativity021 ✿ Micro-Memoirs -Being a Writer & Installation Artist ft. India K (@heartbread)Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 021 ✿ Micro-Memoirs - Being a Writer & Installation Artist ft. India K (@heartbread)
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For this episode I talked with artist and writer India K, (@heartbread on instagram) about her "micro-memoirs". India creates installation art based on her writing on the themes of self-worth, vulnerability, and memory. She also has an online shop with items featuring her wr...
2022-08-0355 minTending Creativity020 ✿ Leaving the TV & Film Industry to Run a Slow Fashion Business ft. Ruby Wortis of Shop RudieWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 020 ✿ Leaving the TV & Film Industry to Run a Slow Fashion Business ft. Ruby Wortis of Shop Rudie
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This episode is an interview with Ruby Wortis who is the creator/designer of Shop Rudie, an slow fashion clothing brand. Shop Rudie creates fun, colorful designs- most notably dresses. They're super fun and whimsical pieces, and the...
2022-07-201h 00Tending Creativity019 ✿ Laser Cutting & Growth Through an Art Practice ft. Fatima NietoWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 019 ✿ Laser Cutting & Growth Through an Art Practice ft. Fatima Nieto
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For this episode I spoke to artist Fatima Nieto. Fatima is a laser cutting artist who is known for her awe-inspiring acrylic mirrors. Her work is bold, colorful, and shiny-pulling inspiration from her culture, childhood and things that spark joy (beanie babies, Homies figurines, ic...
2022-07-0654 min
Tending Creativity018 ✿ Going After What You Want ft. Illustrator Fabiola LaraWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 18: Going After What You Want ft. Illustrator Fabiola Lara
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For this episode I got to talk to illustrator, podcaster, and youtuber Fabiola Lara. Fabiola has created work for the Los Angeles Times, the Golden Globes, Instagram and more! She has a podcast called Draws in Spanish where she interviews notable Latinx visual artists. Fabiola...
2022-06-2253 minTending Creativity017 ✿ Being Published by the LA Times & Fear of Being Honest in Your Art ✿ Solo EpisodeWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 17: Being Published by the LA Times & Fear of Being Honest in Your Art ✿ Solo Episode
For this episode I talk about my experience having a comic of mine published by the LA Times, fear and anxiety in creating honest artwork, and give some queer media recommendations. Happy Pride Month! :)
Topics discussed:
-Amazing news- my comic being published by the LA Times in the Latinx Files
-What my comic was about
-The process of going to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico for my pa...
2022-06-0729 minTending Creativity016 ✿ Starting a Magazine and Proving Yourself Through Art ft. Jaclyn ArellanoWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 16: Starting a Magazine and Proving Yourself Through Art ft. Jaclyn Arellano
For this episode I spoke with illustrator, graphic designer, and co-founder of Tasteless Studio magazine, Jaclyn Arellano about her experience at art school, curating a digital magazine, and creating artwork.
Click here if you prefer to watch me sketch while listening to the episode
Topics discussed:
Marissa and Jaclyn chat
Jaclyn introduces herself
Jaclyn’s experience with creativity and art as a child
Being placed in art classes
Being exposed to working ar...
2022-05-2453 minTending Creativity015 ✿ Creativity and Depression ✿ Solo EpisodeWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 15: Creativity and Depression, Solo Episode
For this episode I talk about my experience with depression and anxiety and how that has affected my creative expression.
Topics discussed:
The “tortured artist” trope
You don’t have to be sad to make great art
My personal history with depression and anxiety
The ebb and flow of depression
Learning skills to deal with mental health disorders
Anxiety developing as I’ve gotten older
The importance of understanding my experience with mental health disorders
Changing my mindset to be more com...
2022-03-0831 minTending Creativity014 ✿ Inner Work, Illustration, and Self-Acceptance ft. Allison FiliceWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 14: Inner Work, Illustration, and Self-Acceptance ft. Allison Filice
For this episode I spoke with illustrator, designer, and podcaster Allison Filice about her experience as an illustrator and podcaster becoming a new mom, and the inner journey she experienced while transitioning to becoming an illustrator.
In this episode we talk about:
Allison introduces herself
Her expectations for motherhood and career before having a child
Accepting the need to take a step back from work as a new mother
Starting her podcast, The Friendly Unknown
Her experience...
2022-02-2156 minTending Creativity013 ✿ Quitting My 9-5 Job ✿ Solo EpisodeWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 13: Quitting My 9-5 Job ✿ Solo Episode
I'm back! After about 6 months since my last released episode I am back with a solo episode in which I talk about how I recently quit my 9-5 job in education and my plans for the podcast moving forward.
In this episode I talk about:
-What caused me to stop releasing podcast episodes
-Transitioning from a part time position to a full time position at my day job
-The difficulties and stress of working at...
2022-01-3029 minTending Creativity012 | Going to Art School, Running an Etsy Shop, and Living Your Truth ft. Ela HospWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 12: Going to Art School, Running an Etsy Shop and Living Your Truth ft. Ela Hosp
For this episode I talked with artist Ela Hosp all about her experiences as an art student, running an Etsy shop and more.
In this episode we talk about:
-Ela introduces herself and her work - illustration, sculpture.
-Ela's relationship with art and creativity growing up and in high school.
-Ela's experience deciding to go to school for art.
-Ela's experience at Kansas C...
2021-07-2759 minTending Creativity011 | Being an Embroidery Artist and the Importance of Rest ft. Sarah Jane (SalutingSoloMagpies)Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 11: Being an Embroidery Artist and the Importance of Rest ft. Sarah Jane (SalutingSoloMagpies)
For this episode I talk with embroidery artist Sarah Jane about her experiences and work as an embroidery artist. :)
In this episode we talk about:
Sarah introduces herself.
How Sarah started embroidery and her first pieces.
Picking embroidery back up after a couple years away from it.
Sarah's creative interests growing up.
What Sarah thought of doing for work as a child.
Quitting her retail job to explore creative work.
Having family...
2021-06-2755 minTending Creativity010 | Becoming a Fashion Designer, Sustainability and Work-Rest Balance ft. Tara EfobiWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 10: Becoming a Fashion Designer, Sustainability and Work-Rest Balance ft. Tara Efobi
For this episode I got to talk to designer and YouTuber Tara Efobi about her journey and design work.
In this episode we talk about:
Tara talks about her interest in fashion and creative things as a child and throughout adolescence.
Her experience in high school and being encouraged to pursue design.
Fear of pursuing your interests.
Tara's interest in film growing up and considering that as a career.
Her experience starting a YouTube...
2021-05-161h 05Tending Creativity009 | How to Deal, Examining Fear, Anxiety, and Growth Through Art ft. Grace MiceliWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 9: How to Deal, Examining Fear, Anxiety, and Growth Through Art ft. Grace Miceli
For this episode I got to talk to artist Grace Miceli about her new book, How to Deal.
In this episode we talk about:
Grace introduces herself, her work, and her book.
When and how the book started.
How/Why Grace made the decision to pursue creating a book.
Working with a team to publish the book.
Fear associated with doing/creating something for the first time.
Working on the book during t...
2021-05-021h 00Tending Creativity008 | Releasing Music and Creating with What You Have ft. Theodora NickolasWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 8: Releasing Music and Creating with What You Have ft. Theodora Nickolas
For this episode I spoke with singer/musician, actor, and content creator Theodora Nickolas about her recently released songs: "Close for Comfort", "Ghost", and "The High" and many more things relating to creativity and her work.
In this episode we talk about:
What Thea does-acting, singing, content creation
Thea's interest in music as a child and how that's developed
Classical training vs taking her own approach in singing
The decision making process of moving t...
2021-04-1845 minTending Creativity007 | Film, "Good Art", and Power | Solo EpisodeWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 7: Film, "Good Art", and Power | Solo Episode
This is a solo episode in which I talk/ramble about different things that have been on my mind lately relating to art and life. I don't really make any points nor was I trying to but just wanted to chat. In this episode I talk about:
How I've been feeling lately-feeling lost and unaccomplished in my mid-twenties
Post-grad anxiety
How my mindset has changed from a negative one to more positive/growth oriented
Resisting hustle culture
Questioning motivation for...
2021-03-1739 minTending Creativity006 | Painting, Tattooing and Going with the Flow ft. Jael Buscema (jaeljesabel)Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 6: Painting, Tattooing, and Going with the Flow ft. Jael Buscema (jaeljesabel)
For this episode I spoke with visual artist Jael Buscema about her work, her process, and much more. This episode was recorded in September 2020.
In this episode we talk about:
-The different mediums Jael creates in-painting, tattooing, and writing
-Jael's experience as a child with art and creativity
-Starting to paint in university
-Her experience in university
-Her first exhibition and taking painting more seriously
2021-02-2856 minTending Creativity005 | Pursuing Art as a First Generation College Student, Digital Illustration and Enjoying the Creative Process ft. Dezi Donnersbach (dezisartvibes)Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 5: Pursuing Art as a First Generation College Student, Digital Illustration and Enjoying the Creative Process ft. Dezi Donnersbach (dezisartvibes)
In this episode I talked to artist Dezi Donnersbach, also known as dezisartvibes, about her work and experience with art and creativity. I hope you enjoy this episode! :)
In this episode we talk about:
When and where Dezi went to college
Her major, studio art, at Whittier College
Her main concentration in college being painting
Taking online community college courses for graphic design after getting her...
2021-02-1534 minTending Creativity004 | Creative Insecurity and Unlearning the Need for External Validation, Solo EpisodeWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 4: Creative Insecurity and Unlearning the Need for External Validation, Solo Episode
Today's episode is a solo one in which I, Marissa, talk about my background and experience with creativity from childhood up until now.
In this episode I talk about:
-My childhood experience with creativity
-Being taught to value myself based on academic performance
-Creative expressions I had as a child
-Feeling insecure regarding creativity
-Creative vulnerability
-Experience in high school
2021-02-0154 minTending Creativity003 | Expressing Yourself Through a Newsletter, Dealing with the Stress of Being a Working Adult and Developing Your Own Relationship with Spirituality ft. Gaby Azorsky (lamodedujour)Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
Episode 3: Expressing Yourself Through a Newsletter, Dealing with the Stress of Being a Working Adult and Developing Your Own Relationship with Spirituality ft. Gaby Azorsky (lamodedujour)
For this episode I talked with Gaby Azorsky, also known as lamodedujour, about her newsletter, transitions and working, and spirituality. I hope you enjoy this episode. :)
In this episode we talk about:
What Gaby does and shares
Where she grew up
Moving from Kansas to New York to attend college at FIT
Transitioning from high school to college
Taking time...
2021-01-171h 01Tending Creativity002 | Being an Actor in New York, Attending and Leaving the University of Minnesota Guthrie Theater, and Authentically Expressing Yourself ft. Brielle WebbWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
This podcast focuses on creativity for and of women and non-binary folks.
In this episode I interview Brielle Webb about her experiences as an actor and content creator living in Brooklyn, NY. I hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode we talk about:
Brielle’s interest in acting and creativity from childhood on
Shifting her mindset on motivations for acting in high school and taking acting seriously
Attending a performing arts high school in New York
Family support of creative pursuits and acting
Her creative pr...
2020-12-1445 minTending Creativity001 | Creating Sustainable Fashion Content on YouTube, Dealing with Creative Blocks and Pursuing Your Passions ft. DianaChamomileWelcome to the first episode of Tending Creativity Podcast! This podcast focuses on creativity for and of women and non-binary folks.
In this episode I interview DianaChamomile about her experiences as a sustainable fashion youtuber/content creator. I hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode we talk about:
How/why Diana started making thrifting/vintage/fashion content
Why she became a fashion and design student and attending FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology)
Her experience as a fashion/design student at FIT in New York
Her post-graduate experience
The downsides of college
Her creative...
2020-11-3051 minTending CreativityIntroducing Tending Creativity, Trailer for the Tending Creativity PodcastWelcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast!
This podcast focuses on creativity for and of women and non-binary folks.
By sharing these stories and perspectives the goal is to provide inspiration, education, and entertainment.
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Instagram: @tendingcreativity
Hosted by: @marissuelena
2020-11-2901 min