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.
Episodes
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Dancing the 'Arc' of Creativity
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Developing an idea from the creative spark through to a finished product has a certain ‘arc’. In this episode, Jennifer and Michelle talk about what’s involved for their music / song-writing and painting / jewellery design fields. In particular, how it is experienced from a head and heart level as well as the role of control and surrender.
Inspirational people and resources mentioned in this podcast include: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (books: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience and Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention; TED Talk); and the book Anna: The Voice of the Magdalenes.
You can find your hosts at these places:
Michelle’s website | on Instagram | on YouTube
Jennifer’s website | on Patreon
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Sparklers, Cake and the Flow of Life
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
It's September, which is a special month for Michelle - she is celebrating the release of her Spring 2021 Collection of enamel jewellery, her 10th wedding anniversary with Ian and her 56th spin around the sun. In this episode, Jennifer and Michelle talk about marking and celebrating milestones and what it looks like when we have big achievements or bodies of work come to a close. Michelle also talks about her new project, #mark180, where she is celebrating each of her last 180 days at her beloved farm with mindful art out in the paddock. You can follow that on her Instagram feed.
You can find your hosts at these places:
Michelle’s website | on Instagram | on YouTube
Jennifer’s website | on Patreon
Friday Sep 03, 2021
The One Piece of Advice
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Many creatives love sharing what they’ve learned along their creative journey, but sometimes receiving one piece of advice can have a profound impact. In this episode, Jennifer and Michelle discuss the key pieces of advice they have received that have made a huge difference for them in their creative practice.
Artists and inspirational people mentioned in this podcast include: Dick Grove School of Music, Jane Davies, Helen Douglass and Jessica Sala.
You can find your hosts at these places:
Michelle’s website | on Instagram | on YouTube
Jennifer’s website | on Patreon