The Creative Explorers Rachael Shores and Laumee Fries

Do you use social media - or is it the other way around? In this episode, Rachael and Laumee discuss how artists can benefit from social media instead of wasting their time and energy by creating an endless stream of content.

Laumee and Rachael share their art and experiences of discovery.  This is a winding episode full of inspiration, resources, and meandering creative ideas.  Enjoy the journey.

How do we take care of ourselves while the world needs changing? How do we work towards change? What even makes a difference?  There isn’t really answers, mostly questions.  Laumee and Rachael discuss the struggles of trying to do more, self-care and preservation and what can be done. 

Resources:

The Way Out Is In: A Zen podcast episode about healing transgenerational trauma and hatred

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XmhX76zRnYv2RghXxN9Ic

Combatants for Peace is a grassroots movement of Israelis and Palestinians working together to bring peace, equality and freedom.

https://cfpeace.org/

Changing “should” to “could”.  Laumee and Rachael continue off of the theme of the last episode to share some clarity and ideas for self care. “Calling back your energy” to give focus to your goals and yourself. What is taking too much attention? Setting up routine for the bare minimum.  Rachael shares how her outlook shifted when she brought art into her scheduling challenges. 

Some suggestions discussed:


A line drawing a day


Automatic drawing


Draw what your intention for your day



Q What are 5 things you can do for yourself today to help you shine? 

Book mentioned:

The Glass Castle Memoir

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16





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Today we have a guest! Saehee Chang returns to talk a little bit about kimchi but also goals for this year. We’re feeling fresh and ready for exciting possibilities.  Self care is the key to focusing on your passions.  We’re asking the big questions.  What do you really want? What do you deserve? How are you regulating your nervous system and creating time for yourself? 

Recommended resources:

The Book of Korean Self Care

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Book-of-Korean-Self-Care/Isa-Kujawski/9781800652040

Finch app for habit tracking 

https://finchcare.com/

Gentle Pilates

https://www.youtube.com/@JessicaValantPilates

Book: Myung Sung the Korean art of living meditation

https://neobooksandcoffee.com/products/myung-sung-the-korean-art-of-living-meditation

Book: Wabi Sabi the gift of imperfection

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56058947

Free Facebook group for Weirdos

https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdwomen/

Lauren of Love podcast for inner healing and awareness

https://www.laurenoflove.com/podcast

Today we are brainstorming artists that have collabed, are doing community building and cross promoting for art and products.  Get ideas, be inspired, get motivated to build your creative community.  

Questions for you to consider

Where will you show, sell, see your art? 

Where are people already meeting/gathering that your art could contribute to? 

What’s a cause you believe in and would like to influence? 

What lights you up? 

What’s a product that you enjoy? Could you put your art on it? 

Artists and Resources mentioned: 

Erica Helder

https://www.ericahelderstudio.com/

Lisa Middleton

https://lisa-middleton.pixels.com/

Start a conversation/leave feedback on our latest IG post: 

Rachael

https://www.instagram.com/sparrowshand/

Laumee

https://www.instagram.com/laumee_art/