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Emotion in Art
Updated: 2009-03-26 23:52:00
Description: Aisling resumes podcasts by talking about failure and success in art, and why your emotions and passions must be involved in your artwork.Link: Aisling.net (under renovation, but there's still plenty to see there)Music: The Moods of Man, written and ...more...

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Artists Journals - Archival issues
Updated: 2008-06-01 04:01:00
Description: In this five-minute podcast, artist's journals expert Aisling D'Art talks about the most important archival issues when you begin keeping an artist's journal.First, there is the paper you use in your journal.  It's great if it's pH neutral and a...more...

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Daily photos in artist's journals
Updated: 2008-05-25 04:01:00
Description: Take photos! That's the message of artist's journals expert Aisling D'Art.  In this five-minute podcast, Aisling shares tips and prompts for photos that will make your journals and illustrated diaries even more memorable....more...

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Kinds of art journals
Updated: 2008-05-18 04:01:00
Description: What are the rules about art journals (or artist's journals, or illustrated diaries)?  There are none.In this five-minute podcast, artist's journals pioneer Aisling D'Art talks about the kinds of journals you may want to keep, and how to organiz...more...

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Letterboxing - easy art stamps
Updated: 2008-05-11 04:01:00
Description: Letterboxing is a great excuse to combine art, hiking and a treasure hunt.  In this five-minute podcast, artist Aisling D'Art takes the mystery out of carving rubber stamps, and suggests some easier alternatives.Related links:Aisling's previous ...more...

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What goes into an artist's journal?
Updated: 2008-05-05 03:59:00
Description: Aisling D'Art shares ideas about what to put into your own illustrated journal or diary.Start with the everyday... the things that seem mundane to you.  They're often the most interesting when you re-read your journal in later years.  Your ...more...

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Earth Day at Santa Flamingo - letterboxing!
Updated: 2008-04-21 03:55:00
Description: This week, we're celebrating Earth Day at Santa Flamingo.In this podcast, Aisling talks about a few 'green' aspects of artists' journals.Then, she shares one of her favorite hobbies that combines art plus the green outdoors: Letterboxing!LinksLetterb...more...

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Artists Journals - top three questions from beginners
Updated: 2008-04-28 03:59:00
Description: Aisling resumes her weekly podcasts with a quick review of the top three questions from beginning journalers:1. Do you write text first, or create the art first?2. What glue should I use?3. What can I put into my journal?This podcast was originally t...more...

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Art, visual volume, and authenticity
Updated: 2008-02-14 13:55:00
Description: There are three ways to approach your art:1. Forget about the audience.  Just make it.  If this works for you, continue!  This podcast isn't for you.2. Plan everything carefully with your audience in mind.This works for almost no one, ...more...

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Miles Away from Mundane - Episode 1
Updated: 2006-09-21 19:09:00
Description: Topics: Why podcasting? Also, the creative process, using stencils, window wax, and art cars as an example.  Here are some of the links that I mention during this five-minute podcast:Stencil Street ArtPlastic Radios dot comThe Vermont Country St...more...

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Shui to Go - Halloween tips
Updated: 2006-10-04 19:18:00
Description: A sample Feng Shui podcast, featuring decorating notes for Halloween:  Black is a career color and orange is ideal for fame/reputation.  So, Halloween is perfect for upgrading your Feng Shui luck!Avoid excessively scary, tacky or repellant...more...

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Creativity and dollmaking concepts
Updated: 2006-10-09 11:38:00
Description: This Miles Away from Mundane podcast is about using a dream and an awkward memory to spark ideas for art dolls and figures.  My imagery includes the "hear no evil..." monkeys as well as vintage faces and the movie Pleasantville.I talk ...more...

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Clear the workspace first!
Updated: 2006-10-26 16:02:00
Description: Are you ready to make art?  Let me rephrase that:  Is your work area ready for you to make art?  In today's Miles Away from Mundane podcast, I talk about the importance of having a clean desk or workspace before you start setting up yo...more...

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Creating art: Step zero
Updated: 2006-11-03 16:12:00
Description: Let's take a step back, before you even clear a space to work on art.  Do you have the creative vision yet?  If not, start with what I call "Step Zero" and establish the mental space you'll need to come up with brilliant, original...more...

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Positive (and negative) inspiration
Updated: 2006-11-08 19:40:00
Description: In this completely unscripted podcast, I ramble about new magazines and books, and what's inspiring me... both in positive and (ouch) negative ways.   I also talk about current and upcoming projects including my art zine, and--yes, I'm blus...more...

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Getting unstuck as an artist - inhale inspiration!
Updated: 2006-12-11 13:37:00
Description: Sometimes, do you need to get unstuck?  Whether you're a visual artist who can't seem to get moving again, or a writer with writer's block, Aisling's advice may help.  Hear her chat about the creative process and her inhale/exhale theories ...more...

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Copying & originality issues in art - 9 Feb 07
Updated: 2007-02-09 20:53:00
Description: If you read my blog, there's nothing new in this.  But, it's what's on my mind as I'm getting ready to launch the next step in my art career.  It's a stream-of-consciousness podcast, not especially edited for clarity.  What can I say.....more...

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Seeing v. Looking at
Updated: 2007-08-31 00:57:00
Description: This was re-recorded as I change the podcast name to Views from Santa Flamingo (previously Miles Away from Mundane).In this new podcast series, I'm shifting emphasis to adding creativity to daily life.  This will include tips about making art, b...more...

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Two ways not to shop... or to make art
Updated: 2007-09-11 21:42:00
Description: There are two ways not to shop... and not to make art.  The first is when you're in a grumpy mood.  Don't make art when you're not feeling inspired at all.  Or, if you do, make deliberately grumpy art!The other is when you have, in you...more...

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Having a grumpy day? Make grumpy art!
Updated: 2007-09-26 22:37:00
Description: Have you ever had a tune stuck in your head?  Often, the best solution is to find a copy of that tune, play it, sing along with it, and gradually erase it from your brain.If you're having a grumpy day and you need to make art, maybe you should s...more...

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Little things in art and in life
Updated: 2007-09-27 05:29:00
Description: The silent "e" in names, a dot of Chinese red, or some carnations in the corner of your office or living space... all of them can make a big difference.That's the latest message from Santa Flamingo, where all the sunrises are colorful and a...more...

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Underpainting with cadmium red and other colors
Updated: 2007-09-28 05:35:00
Description: Whenever you're using paint, an underpainting (another layer of paint that you'll cover with other color/s) can make a huge difference.In this podcast, I talk about ways to use Cadmium red.  That's a vivid red with a tinge of orange in it. ...more...

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Paint first, don't draw!
Updated: 2007-09-29 05:09:00
Description: One of the worst things that an aspiring artist can do is attempt to draw before learning to paint. Drawing requires eye-hand coordination, skill with line and the ability to get proportions right. Painting only requires the ability to see colors a...more...

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Don't wait! Create art today!
Updated: 2007-09-30 05:27:00
Description: Today's message is simple:  Don't postpone making art, because you have to buy the supplies or tidy an area in which to create art. Work with what you have. I've heard that Matisse, the famous painter, developed severe arthritis as he aged, an...more...

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It's okay to make ugly art
Updated: 2007-10-01 11:40:00
Description: In today's podcast, I talk about accepting that some of your art might look ugly to you.  Keep making art anyway.Please note that I didn't say that some are will BE ugly... I said that it might LOOK ugly to you.Don't judge the art as you're maki...more...

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The importance of childlike art
Updated: 2007-10-02 05:07:00
Description: It is so important to make childlike art, at least now and then. In this podcast, I recommend playing with big fat crayons or the simplest watercolor set.  No matter what your art medium, it's vital to dismiss the inner critic or censor and make...more...

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Drinking straw paintings
Updated: 2007-10-03 12:39:00
Description: In this podcast, I'm trying to explain an art technique that--in lieu of illustrations--may need some trial-and-error experimentation.  Then again, that's the whole point. You'll need three things: - a drinking straw - some watercolor paint mix...more...

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Be happy, have fun, make art!
Updated: 2007-10-04 17:31:00
Description: Are you "stuck" as an artist?   Is your life too busy for art?  Consider this quotation:"When a disliked task needs to be done, any more enjoyable activity ranks a higher priority."  --Dorothy Lehmkuhl & Do...more...

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Connect with your soul - go to an art museum
Updated: 2007-10-05 17:42:00
Description: Need inspiration?  Need to recharge your creative batteries?  Go to an art gallery or museum, or anywhere that inspires you with awe and beauty....more...

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