Aisling's Podcasts

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, but also about the smaller, everyday things that we can to do live more inspired lives.Today, I talk about the importance of seeing things, not just looking at them from an intellectual viewpoint.  Homework:  Look at the sky tomorrow morning.  Really see the colors in the sky, the clouds and the landscape around you.  Every morning is unique... appreciate it!Links from the previous version of this podcast:Zen Seeing, Zen Drawing by Frederick Franck43 Folders' Productivity podcast compilation with David Allen43F Podcast of Inbox Zero talk at GoogleEibhlinMorey.com (under construction)

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..?  Listen at your own risk.Related links:Lesley Riley's art: http://www.lalasland.com/Jane Cather's dolls: http://www.janecather.com/Nancy Halpern's quilts: http://sheinstein.addr.com/Nancy.htmlUpdate:  After trying some new podcast styles, I'm changing this podcast's name to Views from Santa Flamingo.  It's also becoming more frequent, less structured, and generally more zany.

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 of inspiration. 

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 blushing--yet another website.Links:Aisling.netArtBooksReviews.comMy Cafe Press shop: Santa Flamingo

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 and creative ideas. In this podcast, I share tips for welcoming the Muse, and creating the inspired state of mind where artistic ideas can flourish.Links:  Jaime Brockett, singer/songwriterRecorded 3 Nov 2006Recording time: 5 min, 5 sec

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 your art supplies. Recorded 26 Oct 2006Recording time: 3 min, 45 sec

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 about both one-of-a-kind mixed media figures and  "production line" figures (created in a sort of mass-production style, not exactly one-by-one).Links and resources:40 Faces for figures - My Cafe Press CD with doll and figure faces that you can use.Pleasantville - This is a great "background movie" when I'm working on art. I just plain like this movie, anyway.Tyson Emanuel provided the background music for this podcast.  It's his original work, Divided Beliefs.You can subscribe (it's free!) to this podcast series at Odeo, among other podcasting services.Recorded 9 Oct 2006Recording time: 7 minutes, 35 seconds

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 images.  Think about creative and original holiday decor.  Remember: This is the one time of year when you have an opportunity to let people glimpse inside your home.  Use your fame area (directly ahead when anyone looks in your front door) to make a strong and favorable impression.Links and resources: For more show notes and book recommendations, see Shui To Go!Background music by Tyson Emanuel; it's his original composition, "Touched by Fire."

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 Store - window wax stencilsMusic by James UnderbergAisling.net (my primary art website)and, of course, www.MilesAwayFromMundane.com, the site that hosts my creative podcastsIf you'd like to call me with a comment*, our message line is  206-600-4278.  Be sure to mention that you're commenting on this podcast.  And, remember that I may use all or part of your comments in a future podcast.*Please be kind.  I know that there are pops and snaps when I'm too close to my microphone.  And, there are silences & "ummms"... and a few times when I clearly lose my train of thought, mid-sentence.  I will improve with practice!