Explore every episode of the podcast Eccentric Chai
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| Episode 19: Let's Talk About Our Emotions | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:28:58 | |
Hi 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 my blog, Eccentric Chai. Want to watch me scribble while listening to this episode? Click here. Mentions: 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 Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 18: Experimental Mode | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:20:05 | |
Hi 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 Waltz" by Franz Gordon Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 9: The Bunnified Project | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:24:16 | |
Hi 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 Music By "Time's Square" by Onda Norte "Memories of the Green Valley" by Lars Meyer Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode #8: Meet the Studio Cats! | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:42:05 | |
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" by Lars Meyer "Before the Storm" by Howard Harper-Barnes Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Want to support the podcast? You can visit my shop or commission me! Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode #7: Five Exercises to Help You Embrace Failure | 20 May 2022 | 00:28:49 | |
Hi 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 "Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon "Memories of the Green Valley" by Lars Meyer Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Want to support the podcast? Become a Patron Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 6: Eccentric Chai's Very First Q&A | 13 May 2022 | 00:35:41 | |
Hi 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 Mentions Josh Jensen's Instagram: @jsjensenart Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Skillshare Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/user/marienoellewurm Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Instagram: @marienoellewurm Laura Horn's Classes: https://www.laurahornart.com/classes Laura Horn's Instagram: @laurahornart Music by "Time's Square" by Onda Norte: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/onda-norte/ "Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/franz-gordon/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club: https://discord.gg/3cMp5txd5J Want to support the podcast? Become a Patron: patreon.com/linaforrester Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 5: Come Tornado, Come Covid, JC Porchfest Will Prevail | 06 May 2022 | 00:24:49 | |
Hi 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 Mentions Learn more about Leann Porrello: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2022/feb/06/leann-porrello-pushes-art-awareness-as-cultural/ Music By: "Time's Square" by Onda Norte: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/onda-norte/ "Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/search/?term=franz%20gordon "Memories of the Green Valley" by Lars Meyer: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/search/?term=lars%20meyer "Calm Before the Storm" by Howard Harper-Barnes: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/search/?term=howard%20harper%20barnes All music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club: https://discord.gg/3cMp5txd5J Want to support the podcast? Become a Patron: patreon.com/linaforrester Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 4: That Scary Word, Style | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:29:35 | |
Hi 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/ Simon Sinek's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=kOC4xcCxnzg&feature=emb_logo Music by: Onda Norte: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/onda-norte/ Franz Gordon: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/franz-gordon/ The Brightarm Orchestra: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/brightarm-orchestra/ Music and sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club: https://discord.gg/3cMp5txd5J Want to support the podcast? Become a Patron: patreon.com/linaforrester Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 3: Five Ways to Bust Through That Creative Wall | 22 Apr 2022 | 01:32:43 | |
Hi 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 forget this podcast is a sister project to my blog, Eccentric Chai. In fact, this episode is based on an article I wrote on Valentine's Day of this year. You can read the article here: https://eccentricchai.wordpress.com/2022/02/14/five-art-challenges-to-get-you-out-of-your-creative-funk/ Mentions Lorraine Loots--you can find her tiny art on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorraineloots/ Laura Horn--you can find her intuitive/mixed media art on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/ Take one of Laura Horn's classes: https://www.laurahornart.com/classes Music by Onda Norte: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/onda-norte/ Music provided by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club: https://discord.gg/3cMp5txd5J Want to support the podcast? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/linaforrester?fan_landing=true You can also check out Lina's artwork here: https://www.linaforrester.com/road-maps You can follow Lina Forrester on Instagram or Twitter @linaforrester Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 2: Intuitive Art | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:32:26 | |
Welcome 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 + Reflection: The Importance of Discovering Your Own Definition of Intuitive Art--https://eccentricchai.wordpress.com/2022/03/14/practice-reflection-the-importance-of-discovering-your-own-definition-of-intuitive-art/ Mentions Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Skillshare Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/user/marienoellewurm Music by Onda Norte: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/onda-norte/ Music by Spirits of Our Dreams: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/spirits-of-our-dreams/ Music by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/christoffer-moe-ditlevsen/ Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club: https://discord.gg/3cMp5txd5J Want to support the podcast? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/linaforrester?fan_landing=true You can also check out Lina's artwork here: https://www.linaforrester.com/road-maps You can follow Lina Forrester on Instagram or Twitter @linaforrester You can email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 1: The Wordless Diary | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:30:45 | |
Welcome 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/ Mentions Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marienoellewurm/ Marie-Noëlle Wurm's Skillshare Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/user/marienoellewurm Music by Onda Norte: https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/onda-norte/ Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club: https://discord.gg/3cMp5txd5J Want to support the podcast? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/linaforrester?fan_landing=true You can also check out Lina's artwork here: https://www.linaforrester.com/road-maps You can follow Lina Forrester on Instagram or Twitter @linaforrester You can email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 17: Stop Making New Year's Resolutions and Start Forming HABITS | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:32:27 | |
Hi 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 provided by Epidemic Sound Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Tasting Circles: The Power of Synesthesia | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:26:17 | |
Hi 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. Mentions The Savvy Painter Podcast by Antrese Wood Synesthesia Art with Krista Harris Music By "Time's Square" by Onda Norte "Happy Minor Waltz" by Franz Gordon Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound Links about Synesthesia Better Help: What is Synesthesia? Scientific American: What is Synesthesia? Healthline: What is Synesthesia? Magnetic Memory Method: 10 Types of Synesthesia Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com Episode photo by Alexander Grey | Source: Pexels.com | |||
| Edgar Allan Poe, King of the Macabre | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:20:26 | |
Hi 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 "Chery" by Cody High "Distorted Minds" by Ethan Sloan Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound Sources and More Poe Links: The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe--Smithsonian Magazine Bizarre Facts You Didn't Know About Edgar Allan Poe--Weird History The Raven, as read by Christopher Lee (RIP) The Macabre Death of Edgar Allan Poe--Buzzfeed Unsolved All of Poe's Written Works Can Be Found Here Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 14: Give Your Art Creepy Vibes Using the Power of Psychology | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:30:08 | |
Hi 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 Music By "Time's Square" by Onda Norte "It's Dark Outside" by Mary Riddle "Chery" by Cody High Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 13: Three Weird Art Exercises That Will Boost Your Creativity | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:26:28 | |
Hi 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. Music By "Time's Square" by Onda Norte "Wolfpack" by Johannes Bornlöf Sound effects and music provided by Epidemic Sound Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 12: Get Better Prepared for Your Next Event | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:35:06 | |
Hi 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 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 Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| Episode 11: Turn Your World Upside Down | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:27:01 | |
Hi 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 music provided by Epidemic Sound Want to chat intuitive art? Head on over to Discord and join Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||
| How to Gain a Deeper Emotional Connection With Your Art | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:31:03 | |
Hi 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 Lina's Scribble Club Feel free to email any questions to lina@linaforrester.com | |||