Creative Ways Podcast

Singer-songwriter and Sound bath healer Lisa Murdoch, uses her pain as her big message through her breathtakingly impactful songs. Lisa left her place at a highly sought-after music degree at Manchester university after feeling unaligned and generally out of saughts, then covid hit and before long her anxiety got worse, to the point she would no longer leave her house. Going through this painfully dark season would break most, but Lisa kept searching, learning, partying and surrounding she started to take night-time walks in the woods, and this is where her music came to her once again. Only this time so much had changed. Lisa has stepped into an unapologetic badass of the woods who loves to turn heads with her art. Lisa’s energy I found like Kate Bush and Bork – sweet pure but make no mistake completely ahead of us all. I can’t wait to see Lisa take over the charts with her gifts! Lisa's Takeaways 1. Follow zero people on your Instagram - you get to decide you you’re exposed too 2. Surround yourself with different perspectives. 3. Spiritual awakenings aren’t easy 4. Call your ‘breakdown a transformation but that’s what it truly is 5. Getting quiet and going within is quite normal as there is a lot to process 6. Any shift like a breakdown, or anxiety to not leave the house can make us go into blame but that’s the ego brain keeping us small, we have to be selfish at that point as it takes up all of the head space and we might not have articulated it. 7. Look at your ancestral roots it might be the connection and feeling of belonging you need for the permission of what you’re naturally drawn to 8. Even though we are proud of our roots and authenticity, growing up but growing up we need to see people who reflect us. As it’s in our survival makeup 9. Get to the woods Trees have so much for the senses not just visual either 10. A message from the heart goes straight through the heart 11. Words have power – we fear the word witch why aren’t they afraid of the men who drowned the witches? Links Lisa Murdoch Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mEb5jFImvZxRYjwgsVtH3?si=KaURBcWkQN2gSzpbLT2Aow Insta handle www.instagram.com/itslisamurdoch Emma Isaacs https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/create-your-calm https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk

We are super excited this week to talk about all things Surface Pattern with Australia's finest watercolour artist, surface pattern course creator and creative mentor. And if that's not enough Cass talks about the importance of getting quiet and allowing your unique creative style to come through you. This process she believes is a highly spiritual, creative flow state is only entered when we allow for the space. This of course doesn't just happen, there is lots of mess in between the day job before the pivot. We talk about the huge gap between being a student again and allowing yourself to learn and building the runway before you jump ship. You're going to love this talk (hashtag just saying) Cass Takeaways: 1. Look at what you absolutely love first, what makes you not look at your phone, what can you talk about all day? Follow that passion– the business will come after. 2. You don’t have to jump ship, build your runway first. 3. The pivot is a huge change for you and your family, remember this when you’re feeling all of the fear, it’s all possible, but you have to respect it takes time. 4. Don’t put all of the ownership to pay your bills with this new creative venture. Try to have an income stream that’s low maintenance on your head space, to leave room for ‘the playfulness and curiosity energy of your new venture. 5. Look at evergreens you could launch for your business that’s not a direct equal swap for your time and money. 6. Your work holds energy, and we can feel that even online. Play and design before you read your emails. 7. We are consuming so much information, be mindful about what distractions you have without noticing i.e. scrolling, the news. 8. Practice being by yourself we need to get quiet to listen 9. Following the breadcrumbs takes trust, listen to your inner knowing nobody knows 100% if it’s going to work, but if you know and start your day armed with your ‘Why’ you will naturally seek the right opportunities. 10. Get clear on what it is you want to change, meditate, journal, and shout it out into your mirror, you get to decide and change through manifesting, but being intentional takes daily reminders to yourself. Your inner knowing is spiritual which is creativity too but you need to get quiet to hear her and your intuition. 11. Your mindset controls EVERYTHING. You’re the director of your whole life. 12. Being ‘too sensitive’ is a superpower for your creativity. You will only birth your signature style if you’re listening to what wants to come through you. Links Cass Deller www.cassdeller.com.au https://www.instagram.com/cassdellerdesign/ Emma Isaacs: Grab your place at our next and last 2023 creative retreat https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/create-your-calm https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk Labour and Parenting book Birthing Skills by Juju Sundin

Joe Russo is a successful entrepreneur who has a great ability to make things happen and find ways around problems. He is passionate about making a difference and it is of the utmost importance that Joe leaves his mark with whoever he works with and whatever area he works in. Due to Joe's cultural background and the barriers, he faced as a youngster due to having severe dyslexia, he has perfected the art of creating human connections that bring about change and success. 'I'm especially passionate about bringing out the best from a lost cause. Many people in society are marginalised because of their background or, like me, are dyslexic. However, there is always hope and with the right help, support and creative thinking, change happens.' Joe offers support to businesses in areas such as creating connections, dyslexia awareness and developing a successful culture. He is currently working all over the country, working with huge initiatives such as Oasis UK and Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44. Joe’s Takeaways 1. It’s the systems that try to pack us into groups – we are all different and so should we be. 2. What would the world look like, if every child was treated with kindness and compassion? 3. Trauma passes down 5 generations If left alone unworked. 4. If we all took the time to read about Trauma and act through this lens, would this be enough to shift mindsets? 5. Children are individual humans, they don’t need to be caught up in old systems that aren’t serving our communities. 6. We all need human connection. 7. Remember, junk food industries spend lots of money on studies to make sure no human connection means unhealthier unsociable choices. 8. Exclusion Is abusive 9. What’s your mission? Go back and check to see if your purpose and values are still aligned with your daily actions. Joe’s Links https://project-connect.uk Joe Russo TED X Talk https://youtu.be/uWG6B7pMtj8 Resources Circadian wellness - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com Joe Dispenser - https://drjoedispenza.com

Sophie Greenwood is the owner of Ink & Bear, a small business mentor and the founder of Super Seconds Festival. Six years ago Sophie started her business selling screen prints as a release from her high pressured job - she's now running Ink & Bear full time delivering creative workshops in Yorkshire and offering small business mentoring through her Creative Incubator service. She also brings together a community of makers twice a year to sell their seconds, samples and end of line stock. www.inkandbear.co.uk www.instagram.com/inkandbear www.instagram.com/thecreativeincubator www.instagram.com/supersecondsfestival Artists mentioned : https://www.instagram.com/abilucreations/ https://www.instagram.com/chloe_haywood_london/ https://www.instagram.com/balancefitness.studio/ Photos by Paul Joseph Helen Langdale

Daniel says 'the solution is as simple as the sun. How can you see the sun when your vision is clouded by fear, by doubt? and even though we know these clouds pass, we trudge and move through the haze, alternating somewhere between surrender and self-sabotage, until we catch a little glimmer of the sun. We are no different to this Sun, we rise we set even when it's clouded, we should trust this, it's been there the whole time.' Artist Daniel of 'This is Color me Crazy' is an extremely talented creator and a very funny spiritual guy who takes his precious life and being aligned so seriously, he left his life in New York to back to his homeland Porta Rico and now runs daily mediation meetups and he has the most amazing in retreat in Costa Rica coming up in March 2023! Daniel’s Takeaways 6. If you fail at something, try something else 7. Well come here wanting something, when the light is outs it’s probably because you don’t have that purpose 8. The truest conversation you will always have with yourself is the delta brain waves are – the subconscious rewire programming that happens when we are in between a dream and an awake mindset Links https://colormecrazy.info Costa Rico Retreat https://trips.trovatrip.com/trips/costa-rica-with-daniel-colon-apr-2023 Black Friday deals -Work with Emma Isaacs https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk

Back to tell us just how much Sheree’s life has changed since launching her surface pattern business Whimsy Kaleidoscope, despite being in the world’s longest lockdown in Melbourne Australia and having a not just day job but a full-time career. So many of you loved Sheree’s brand and story I thought I would ask her back and boy has she followed those breadcrumbs to design a life that’s filled with sell-out new collections, licensing and collaborations with successful brands. Sheree talks about how vital it was for her to keep this as her side hustle at first, and now? Well, it looks like she’s swapped the balance on its head! Whimsy Kaleidoscope is Sheree's 80% focus each week now! Listen in to find out how Sheree works with brands, new products and fabric launches. Sheree's Takeaways 1. Your energy shows in your business, look after it and keep it aligned. 2. Your mindset and energy used for launching is different to your designs 3. There’s a different mindset with marketing and creating, honour both separately 4. Multi-tasking doesn’t work! Move the needle forward by giving one task your full 5. The mediate state from sewing and knitting for fun is vital for mental health 6. Get great at what you love. You can double down on many online classes such as skillshare 7. Big brands are always looking for small brands – so keep posting on linked in and Socials Links https://whimsykaleidoscope.com https://www.instagram.com/whimsykaleidoscope/ https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

To awaken and grow, we have to make room and space, we have to clear out anything thats holding us back. Just how though? I’ve recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions with my students and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. So you can see how we manifest daily! Don't miss this week's minisode series. So as always ill shut up and let's dive in! Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex. See you at the party! Links https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Why do actors and Sports players get the 12 Universal laws effortless without even being aware? I love using sports players and actors because the majority didn't have the path laid out to follow, the consistent daily practices came from within. But I hear you ask 'just how and what and why? I’ve recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions with my students and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. So you can see how we manifest daily! Don't miss this weeks minisode series. So as always ill shut up and let's dive in! Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex. See you at the party! Links https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Today's episode comes to you from the IGNITE Q&A vault. This week I'm sharing a series of 5 minisodes - sharing examples of how my students put these learnings and practices in 'Sell with Heart and Soul' within their busy everyday life and business. I’ve recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex. See you at the party! Links https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Hello gorgeous souls! Today's episode comes to you from the IGNITE Q&A vault! I’ve recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. Today’s topic is about the biggest question I hear a lot and we've all asked at the beginning, 'Emma where and what are the signs, the nudges? What if I miss them?' So as always ill shut up and let's dive in! Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex. See you at the party! Links https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Hello gorgeous souls! Today's episode comes to you from the IGNITE Q&A vault! I’ve recently realized that I share so many powerful lessons during my live Q&A sessions and I am feeling called to share them here on the Creative Ways podcast. Today’s topic surrounds the feeling of unworthiness and stepping into our feminine creative divine, and what it's like to sit next to ego without allowing it to be in charge. Keeping it at bay so it works with us. So as always ill shut up and let's dive in! Speaking of creating from a place of alignment... End 2022 with the sales and true success you deserve - the fully step into your deine feminine energy! https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul 'Sell with Heart and Soul, the doors have OPENED to the jam-packed volt, the sparkly vortex. See you at the party! Links https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Sandra Gale left her really cool ‘safe’ job as a stationery designer in Brisbane Australia to fully back herself with her stunning brand. Sandra created vibrant whimsy females to ‘celebrate the amazing, perfectly imperfect women we know and love Sandra’s art & gifts have taken off, in just 12 months, her prints, T-shirts and candles are sold in many stores across Australia! Sandra shows up at many markets plus she’s created a life with the perfect mix of running art workshops and lecturing at a university too. Oh, and did I mention she started all of this in lockdown? Sandra’s Takeaways 1. Mature students and graduates offer great value to a studio, they have lots of skills and established life practices. 6. Your business is yours but, it will impact the whole family, deadlines, and trade shows, so make sure you’re intentional with sharing the downtime 14 . If you can’t get a coach, make sure you have a mentor in some way, you will find if you send the right questions many will love to give advice for free to help in some way. Passion is infectious – All humans from all communities and tribes go to an elder or master, and we are no different. Links Instagram @sandra.gale.studio My website www.sandragalestudio.com https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/rejuvenate-and-reconnect https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/creativeways https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/

Steph Thannhauser has been a freelance designer for over 25 years. She’s known for creating designs for many different products, illustrating kids’ books, creating art for magazines and creating patterns for sewing fabrics. She loves her job and feels so lucky to be doing what she loves but four years ago she was getting sick of her own company. Yes, she loved designing but was fed up of sitting by herself every day so started to think of what she could do to change things up. She didn’t want to stop working on creative projects with clients but she wanted her working life to have a more sociable component. Steph says ‘Have you heard the expression “ask the universe for what you want and make your wishes come true”? Well, she did ask and she started to get messages requesting beginners’ sewing classes so she thought that’s what she’ll do. It’s sociable plus there is the added bonus that she can use her own fabric designs in class and share those and she got paid for her skill and experience too. She’s now taught 65 people to sew in face-to-face classes but wants to reach more people so is taking her classes online. If you want to start your sewing journey with Steph you can join her free Beginners Sewing Sew and Grow with Steph Bootcamp which is running on the 28 and 29 September. Sign up here https://stephanie-thannhauser.mykajabi.com/masterclass-2-d95919d9-a2ce-47f7-8a6c-994c9599bd0d www.stephthannahauser.com https://www.facebook.com/stephthannhauserdesigner/ https://www.instagram.com/stephthannhauser/

The extremely talented Jacqueline Wild is absolute proof that we can manifest a life with what we are really after … freedom time to play, surf, wild sea swimming, explore kelp forest cycle and sleep under the stars in Cornwall where she left her capital city life in London to sleeping under the stars in Cornwall. Jacqueline and her childhood sweetheart Dal followed the whispers and spent their 20’s and 30’s travelling the country in their campervan working the festivals. Both have created a life that is full of freedom and joy and working with the Laws of the Universe around their toddler in their life in Cornwall Dal has a cacao business ‘Food of the Gods’ you can find him at Sennen Cove market and many Cornish farmer markets. Jacqueline’s degree is in English, labelled the writer out of the two sisters growing up and not the artist. This trust and working with the universe meant that she knew she could try her hand at illustration and boy has it worked! She now has two tiers to her business, selling her prints as products physically at markets and Etsy and designing for an agent. Jackeline’s Takeaways Links https://creativesparrow.co.uk/creatives/jacqueline-wild Www.Instagram.com/glitter_earth Www.glitterandearth.Etsy.com Www.glitterandearth.com www.foodofthegods.org.uk/about.html www.emmaisaacs.co.uk www.instagram/emmaisaacsdesigns

Not only is Gee Scales writing his 3rd book planned to be printed this September, Gee is proof that following the whispers, and surrendering is the absolute only path to the creative life within you. Gee has always loved wood and creating and designing 3d materials but he didn't know how or where to best carve out life using his talents. Growing up in inner-city Nottingham, Gee became a father at 19 which meant their many memories of himself and his then-wife, despite feeling like kids themselves, pushing through regardless. Of course, they both have fantastic careers, and Gee tells us their children are out studying them by far! But as it often is on this creative oath, that’s just one thread but that’s just one thread... Gee got made redundant 3 times – finally, he took the nudge from the universe that he’s got so much more to offer the world! At 36 Gee studied to be a Teacher! 12 years on, Gees now carved a life which consists of designing 3D prints at home, extreme sports 'Avid gamer, movie and TV buff and self-professed geek. I'm a lover of all things technology-related and he refuses to grow up. Fast Forward is his second novel. Yes, you read that correctly. Gee is constantly following his passions, tweaking, and learning along the way. I can’t wait for you to hear his story! https://www.nintendo.destructoid.com/thwomp-cartridge-holder/ ) www.geescales.com

Brittain Cooper founder of Sparklestyle knows her stuff when it comes to TikTok. Britt took her husband's advice and started an account only to find after hundreds of posts she still had 80 followers, Brit decided to leave it alone. Little did she know her husband had created a new account and got all her new customers in on the secret! I can’t wait for you to learn what happened and her husbnds approach to getting started with and using TikTok to attract new loyal customers around the world. You’ll walk away from today’s episode with a new tool in your marketing pocket, and ready to dominate this hot platform whist most importantly keeping the sparkle in your brand. Brit is the perfect example of following the breadcrumbs, giving her passion the chance to to truly sparkle! Every piece is artwork made from a collection of curated gemstones/crystals; carefully sourced, arranged, photographed and post treated, bringing you completely vivid designs and unique GEMetic Code patterns you won’t find anywhere else. Like a snowflake or fingerprint, all stones have identifying markers which make them unique. These inclusions and blemishes are the original gemstone signatures which intrigue me the most. It is their GEMetic code! The images they created not only showed their inclusions but their genetic/lab make-up and raw patterning. Brittain Takeaways Links insta FB and Pinterest -@sparklestyleco TiKTok @brit.coop www.sparklestyle.co https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul Insta FB Emmaisaacsdesigns

Have you been convinced that the Law of Attraction works for everyone but YOU? You know what you SHOULD be doing, but feel like you're lying or worse still you feel shame because you're not thinking happy thoughts ALL OF THE TIME? There's an extremely toxic materialistic trend around manifestation at the minute. It can get frustrating when we can’t manifest what we want, we try vision boards, visualisation technics, journaling and much more but don’t realise that we can be actively blocking and worse - harming the attraction of our desires. So of course I thought its time to explain to you the real reason why... There is much more than ONE law of the universe. These 12 laws are based on quantum. When it comes to manifesting through the law of attraction people are unsuccessful because they completely abandon the 11 other universal laws! Check out my 4-week live interactive programme 'Sell with heart and Soul' Module one is a complete immersive deep dive into the 12 universal laws. https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/heart-and-soul

Micheal Clements has followed that feeling down the winding road as an artist, he’s been a magazine editor in Washington DC, an actor which lead him to work on films with Jackie Chan in Hong Kong, all the while trusting the hear and now and not questioning the outcome. Micheal is not only the owner and founder of ArtJamz but he is also an outsider artist who has exhibited in a number of solo and group exhibitions in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Washington DC We go deep in this conversation about artist sensitive intuition and nurturing this superpower. its ok to have lots of different creative paths you've tried, it will fall into play later in life when you work out what you want to try with ease, not with struggle. Micheal Clements Takeaways 1. What did you make as a kid 2. What did you instinctively do? Make films? Fashion books – that’s what you’re inner creative child Is 3. The layers are hiding your true path 4. You won’t always see where it’s going straight away - The business ideas percolate over years – can be 10 years later, 5. The answer, who you are is within you, only you can rediscover it 6. That amazing feeling that lights you up – is so rare in our lives, we have to follow that thing! That’s the thing – now watch the serendipity that follows 8. The power of serendipity is when you follow the ha-ha moments and watch the dots connect. 9. We are so big on the outcome and not the feelings – the flow 10. Art and intuition was around before words 11. Keep on creating - We need more art in the world Links https://www.artjamz.co/about-us

Ilana Lorraine used to work for Sony Records, she curated successful tribute events for Michael Jackson on the MTV EMA’s, for Amy Winehouse and Prince; Kimbereley Kris wrote 'She's brought together seasoned and fresh musicians from around the world at Sessions58 and Tea n’ Jam, including performances by Eartha Kitt, Beverley Knight, Jessie J, Roachford and Nneka. She’s been a Guardian of Bespoke, Historic Homes; a Promoter of Iconic, Global Music Careers; a Curator of the Fairytale in Hampstead Heath during Lockdown Times, and now she is back to make yet another dream a reality. Ilana’s music is hauntingly beautiful. It stirs the soul, the mind, and plucks ever so gently at the heartstrings. Her transformative lyrics and soulful voice awaken the senses, provide hope and evoke courage. Harmon Audio and the British Arts Council have recognised her as an authentic guiding light as her work, her support, her guidance - has touched so many over the years. Ilana is more than a producer, a promoter, a songwriter, a vocalist and an artist. She's a curator of dreams, a magical creator of communities an architect of making anything possible!' This Is a true story about a public outdoor space became a wonderland, overlooking the lake in HampsteadHeath, for each passerby to find the freedom to escape the fear, isolation, loneliness and disconnect that occurred during lockdown. Strangers and locals alike stumbled upon lit trees, crystals and angelic music where each note Ilana Lorraine sang hit the water creating a truly harmonic enchanting space both Ilana and then new friend Freya created for passersby to feel at home and sit together to play - connect and heal through music, circus skills, yoga and breath and more. This chapter of how art lifts humans through a pandemic features as a full chapter in Hunter Davis lasted book (Author/biographer of The Beatles Official Biography) … so of course, the story now lives on Happily ever after. It’s a true story about two girls who met passersby whilst doing what they love with Ilana's music and performance, Fraya's circus skills and therapies and many other creatives later joined offering Yoga, meditations Tom with his telescope and tales of adventures and many became the tribe of light, all to celebrate life in lockdown….The chapters called ‘Hippies on the Heath’ Links below Book The Heath - Hunter Davis https://tinyurl.com/4t9spusu Being Ilana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6NfosABwzM Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ilanalorraine

This week is a very special one. its our 100th episode! And guess who got to chat too? Sophie Miller! Sophie is an extremely talented textile artist who has fully stepped back into her practice. You will understand why when I tell you she is a wife and a huge part of Andy J Pizza's creative Pep Talk goodness and of course an amazing mum to their 3 children. So, of course, I got to ask what inspires Sophie and how important Yorkshire was growing up, what it's like in their home; having two talented successful creatives as parents. Sophie is so giving and shares her venerable experience this year as she stepped into a studio with other artists for the first time and produced her first exhibition since university. Sophie has given the last 10 years to their children, while running a successful Etsy shop ‘The Thread House’ making costumes. But of course, being the rock behind Andy's practice too. Sophie shares how she kept her creative practice going throughout the different seasons in her life since becoming a mum straight after leaving university In Huddersfield in the U.K to moving over to Andy's home town in America. Sophie Takeaways 1. Get lost in the labour of sewing, we know the bliss we get form each tiny stitch. 2.French Notts are an example of a creative practice that can hypnotise, slow time and the gifts that Can be seen framed and treasured – the validation – your creativity can be the gift that binds relationships. 3. Express yourself and get lost in the process 4. Honour where you are in your life and art –the seasons change, so our practice will too. 5.We can’t create when we are stressed, our art changes through the chapters we are at. Sometimes we need a clear start, middle and end like gardening, other times we can invest in a longer more detailed project 6. Try the 5 am club -getting up at that time means you’re starting the day putting yourself first instead of waiting until the end to see if you’re not too tired. 7. The garden and outside have the perfect and unperfect in all of its tapestry, how the seeds and greenery turn out. 8. Where feels magical to you? Where do you get that playful feeling? The element of surprise Is the woods? Where do you escape from wandering? 9. What’s your go-to landscape for your senses? Is it a secret garden in the woods? Or an open mountain or ocean cape? 10. Covid has taught us to notice when we need the quiet – to go under the bridge? 11. Art college is more than finding and learning your art – you find your people at a time when you’re finding yourself 12. It’s a huge relief to be in a safe environment where you can express yourself – you are the art, your style 13. Us creatives are sensitive beings, this is why we feel it all, the invisible parts as Andy illustrates, after a life of shame and embarrassment, trying to fit in, we can now honour it and own it as our superpower. 14. Meet your kids where they’re at. Let them see your messy middle phase in your art. 15. An exhibition or an in-person event gives you that extra urge to finish your art, so the viewer can get close and see touch and taste it almost 16. Creative community is vital for an artist. 17. Letting your children see you the week of a big launch or deadline is good for them Connect with Sophie here https://www.sophiemiller.co/new-page Instagram - http://instagram.com/thethreadhouse