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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
In this inspiring episode of "A Life Worth Being," host Sue Willoughby welcomes the internationally acclaimed artist, arts educator, and creative mentor Alicia Tormey. Alicia shares her journey of over 35 years as a creative professional, specializing in the ancient and captivating art of encaustic painting. Discover how she transitioned from simply creating art to empowering others through teaching and mentorship.
Alicia opens up about the challenges and rewards of living a life dedicated to the arts, offering profound insights into the differences between inspiration and motivation. She emphasizes the importance of following one's curiosity and overcoming the fear of being a beginner, no matter the creative pursuit.
Listeners will be fascinated by Alicia’s explanation of encaustic painting—an art form that uses beeswax mixed with natural resin, creating durable and stunning works that have lasted thousands of years. Through vivid storytelling, Alicia reveals how this medium humbles even the most seasoned artists, keeping the creative process exciting and transformative.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling the urge to create but unsure where to start. Alicia's heartfelt advice to "start now" and her strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt will resonate deeply with aspiring artists and creatives of all kinds.
Tune in to learn: • How to maintain inspiration and motivation in your creative journey. • The transformative power of art in personal and emotional healing.
Sound Bites "You're not really judging yourself yet. You're just doing and learning, which is exciting and awesome."
"Who do I think I am? Who am I kidding? I can't do this. I don't have any talent."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:42 Exploring the Captivating World of Encaustic Painting
07:32 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt on the Artistic Journey
11:21 The Power of Inspiration and Motivation in Art
16:12 Embracing the Beginner's Mind in Creative Pursuits
18:06 Prioritizing Time for Artistic Expression
22:23 The Technical and Creative Appeal of Encaustic Painting
25:47 Art as a Transformative and Healing Medium
29:36 The Importance of Community and Support in the Artistic Process
Join us for a conversation that’s as enriching as it is encouraging, and discover how to unleash your inner artist today.
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Keywords: beginner, learning, challenges, self-judgment, discerning, self-doubt, comparison, quitting, Art, inspiration, creativity
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