A Creative Affair

Journaling

 
A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Journaling" we discuss:
Why we love journaling
Creative ways to journal including:
Recording Dreams
Idea Storming
Blogging
Journaling as a means to understanding our art and ourselves
A morning journaling technique from "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron
Mentioned in this episode:
Frida Kahlo’s journal’s doubled as her sketchbook. “I don’t paint dreams or nightmares,” Kahlo wrote, “I paint my own reality.”
 
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

Feedback

A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Feedback" we discuss:
How feedback & critiques improve our art and creativity 
When we want to seek feedback or not
Positive vs. negative feedback 
How do we give feedback?
Mindset about feedback
Open to growth
Curiosity
Willingness to learn
Mentioned in this episode:
"Discomfort is the currency of your dreams." - Brooke Castillo
Focus on where we are going "right":
When I look at this photograph I feel ....
it tells me...
it reminds me...
it works well because...
Len’s Rules for giving feedback
If you don’t have something positive to say, say nothing
Just because you love to hear where you went wrong, that doesn’t mean others do
There is no right or wrong in art  - no better - it is about self expression
Be humble and sincere
Be encouraging
Avoid the personal
“It doesn’t matter how much authority or power a feedback giver has; the receivers are in control of what they do and don’t let in, how they make sense of what they’re hearing, and whether they choose to change. it’s about how to recognize and manage our resistance, how to engage in feedback conversations with confidence and curiosity, and even when the feedback seems wrong, how to find insight that might help us grow. It’s also about how to stand up for who we are and how we see the world, and ask for what we need. It’s about how to learn from feedback—yes, even when it is off base, unfair, poorly delivered, and frankly, you’re not in the mood.”
-Douglas Stone (Thanks for the Feedback)
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings. Instagram: @lens_journal_magazine or @lenmetcalf
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com. Instagram: @creativemindscoach or @asliceofbrie2020
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

Social Media

 
A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Social Media" we discuss:
Different platforms and how we use them
Communities
Large Format Film Forum
Nature Photographers Network
Overcoming comparison
Helpful suggestions on using social media
Slowing down
Curiosity
Plan intentional use
Questions to ask when using social media:
“What is my purpose in sharing today?”
“What am I going to think when people “like” or comment on my post?
“Do I still like doing it??” or "Am I having fun?"
 
Mentioned in this episode:
“Consider carefully what part of your art is about you as an individual, and be sure to protect that part from whatever social aspects of photography you partake in.  It may be tempting to spend your time discussing or arguing various aspects of photography online., but be sure to set regular checkpoints for yourself: to stop every so often, even in the midst of a heated debate, and ask yourself, “Is this helping me grow as a photographer, as an artist, as a person?” - Guy Tal
Another Day Not Wasted - Guy Tal
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

Expectations

A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Expectations" we discuss:
What expectations are & how to recognize them 
Why we have expectations
Could we ever have zero expecations
What to do when expectations lead to disappointment in our creative work
Some personal examples from Brie & Len
Mentioned in this episode:
"Goals" a previous episode
Brie's impossible goal blog post
Nature First Principles:
Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography
Educate yourself about the places you photograph
Reflect on the possible impact of your actions
Use discretion if sharing locations
Know and follow rules and regulations
Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them
Actively promote and educate others about these principles
Take the pledge here: Nature First
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings. Instagram: @lens_journal_magazine or @lenmetcalf
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com. Instagram: @creativemindscoach or @asliceofbrie2020
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

Collaborations

 
A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Collaborations" we discuss:
How collaborations increase our creativity
1+1 = more than 2!
Pros & Cons
Mindset during collaborations
Mentioned in this episode:
"Truth makes everything go faster" - Brooke Castillo
Let's Have Some Fun - Our first episode
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Tricia Elizabeth Design.

Keeping the Romance Alive

A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Keeping the Romance Alive" we discuss:
Why we don't number our episodes
Tips to boost creativity 
Our #1 way to keep our creative passions flowing - WALKING!
Questions to ask yourself when trying some of our tips: What’s the worst that could happen? What’s the best that could happen?
Mentioned in this episode:
"Creative Blocks" our previous episode
Epiosde about “Play”
“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron
Article on walking “Improve Creativity through walking”
Quote on idea-storming (unknown author)- “People who are able to generate a lot of ideas (good and not-so-good) are much more likely to have a couple of brilliant ideas hidden in the mix than those who only come up with a couple of ideas to begin with. Block out time for free writing and come up with as many ideas around a problem as your brain can generate, even if they seem silly. Since creative people are prolific idea-generators, remember that they typically have more misses than hits.”
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings. Instagram: @lens_journal_magazine or @lenmetcalf
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com. Instagram: @creativemindscoach or @asliceofbrie2020
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Blooming Cactus.

Creative Blocks

A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Creative Blocks" we discuss:
Why we have creative blocks
Recognizing and understanding them
What to do when we feel stuck
Mentioned in this episode:
“I think creative blocks come from people’s life journeys. If you don’t know who you are or what you’re about or what you believe in, it’s really pretty impossible to be creative.” —  Rainn Wilson
 
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Blooming Cactus.

Inspiration

A conversation with hosts, Brie Stockwell and Len Metcalf, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Inspiration" we discuss:
Understanding why we want inspiration
How we know WHEN we are receiving inspiration
Ways we are inspired
Where do YOU get your inspiration from???  
Mentioned in this episode:
"What is Creativity?" Our first full episode!
"Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon
 
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Dream it, Do it! a 10 week program to create and jumpstart the creative goal of your dreams!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Blooming Cactus.

Creative Play & Experimentation

A conversation with hosts, Len Metcalf and Brie Stockwell, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Play" we discuss:
Thoughts about Play and experimentation 
"Risk" vs Reward 
Vulnerability in art
Why we love it and why you might want to try it!
Mentioned in this episode:
“The creative journey can be approached as an epic voyage into uncharted waters or as a leisurely stroll within the safe boundaries of a city park.  Chain me to the mast!” - exerpt from "More than a Rock" by Guy Tal
“Whoever wants to understand much must play much.” -Gottfried Benn
In this episode Brie reveals her experience and recent thoughts about play/experimentation and shares some questions you can ask yourself.  Len also shares how he mentors his clients to play, have fun and grow in creativity.  
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Brie's "Dream it, Do it!" 1:1 coaching program to learn how to overcome obstacles and achieve big goals!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Len Metcalf.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Blooming Cactus.

Projects

A conversation with hosts, Len Metcalf and Brie Stockwell, unpacking & exploring creativity through the art of photography and other creative passions.  
In this chat about "Projects" we discuss:
Why our brains like projects
Projects to spark creativity 
Mindset while working on projects
Obstacles to overcome
Mentioned in this episode:
"More than a Rock" by Guy Tal
"For the Love of the Photograph" by Chloe Lodge
Read about Brie's "impossible goal"
https://christojeanneclaude.net/artworks/wrapped-reichstag/
 
A special note about this episode: Recording a podcast from opposite sides of the globe is a technological wonder BUT not without it's difficulties.  Please excuse the internet delays that were occurring in Sydney on the day of recording that contributed to some overlapping conversation.  We didn't feel it so distracting that a new recording should be made and don't anticipate any more problems with this!  
Thank you for listening and helping us celebrate creativity!  Please don't hesitate to engage us in conversation by connecting with us on Instagram or send us an email at create@acreativeaffairpodcast.com. Subscribe to our newletter here for updates and clubhouse conversation notifications.  
Len Metcalf: Subscribe to Len's Journal or check out his beautiful online gallery or workshop offerings.
Brie Stockwell: Join Brie's 10 week program to learn how to overcome obstacles and achieve big goals!  Subscribe to her newsletter or schedule a discovery call here: https://creativemindscoach.com.
 
Episode image by Brie Stockwell.
Original Music composed and performed by Brian Free. 
Logo created by Tricia Ulberg at Blooming Cactus.