In this episode, we each share five of our favourite creatives. Our conversation also delves into the benefits of laying out your influences, originality, and being part of an artistic lineage. Robyn gets hangry at a Renaissance fair and Michelle starts her drawing journey.

Recorded on June 8th, 2024

Timestamps:

(0:30) Intro
(1:01) Michelle’s check-in
(6:14) Robyn’s check-in
(8:38) Main topic: 5 of our favourite creatives
(10:54) Robyn - Karina Petersen
(18:58) Michelle - Jordan Rakei
(23:11) Robyn - Florence and the Machine
(28:20) Michelle - James Blake
(33:09) Robyn - Sam Boughton
(37:05) Michelle - John Mayer
(49:42) Robyn - Robyn’s grandfather
(1:01:33) Michelle - Courtney Swain
(1:11:13) Robyn - Eva Kalien
(1:20:50) Michelle - Mark Lettieri
(1:28:12) Outro

Resources:

Brad’s Art School - The Learning to Draw Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz6DrQeQ5rI&list=PLinIGX5eeFZLUdWmbfUu0eDdTgTzYuA51

Books mentioned:

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/
The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck: https://marthabeck.com/the-way-of-integrity/

Robyn’s Favourites:

Karina Petersen: https://www.karinapetersen.com/
Florence and the Machine: https://florenceandthemachine.net/
Recommended album: Dance Machine
Sam Boughton: https://samboughton.co.uk/
Eva Kalien: https://www.evakalien.com/

Michelle’s Favourites:

Jordan Rakei: https://www.jordanrakei.com/
Favourite/recommended albums: What We Call Life; The Loop

James Blake: https://www.jamesblakemusic.com/
Favourite/recommended albums: The Colour in Anything; Friends That Break Your Heart

John Mayer: https://johnmayer.com/
Favourite/recommended albums: Heavier Things; Born and Raised; Continuum Recommended album: Born and Raised

Courtney Swain (Bent Knee): https://www.courtneyswain.com/
Favourite/recommended Bent Knee albums: Land Animal; Shiny Eyed Babies Bent Knee performing “Holy Ghost” live at The Record Co.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9QAlYV6qsY
Favourite/recommended Courtney Swain albums: Between Blood and Ocean and Silver Lining

Mark Lettieri: https://www.marklettieri.com/
Favourite/recommended albums: Spark and Echo; Deep: The Baritone Sessions
Mark’s JamPlay guitar course: https://jamplay.com/guitar-lessons/mark-lettieri

Links:

Sweetly Affordable Art Fair: https://www.wallcandy.art/saaf-2024

Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/

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Credits:

Podcast art by: Robyn Lester
Theme music by: Michelle Monette
Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette