The Art Peace Experiment

Summer brings freedom—and plenty of disruption. In this check-in, we explore the ups and downs of making art during the first week of break, from experimenting with style to creating connection points with our kids. Together we reflect on how setting intentions, inviting play, and embracing imperfection can help us ride the waves of a new season with creativity at the center.

This October, join the experiment in our Say "Boo" to Cre...

Life is busy (kids, caretaking, endless to-dos) and it’s easy to push creativity aside. But your delight is not frivolous – it’s fuel. In this episode, we explore how to gently reclaim time for yourself through wise-mind practices, the five-whys journaling prompt, and nervous-system resets that turn micro-moments into momentum. From simply holding your sketchbook to rediscovering old joys like piano or crochet, we talk about rebuil...

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is honor what we need in the moment. In this episode, we share how checking in with ourselves—whether through crochet, watercolor, or just pausing to breathe—creates the foundation for real growth. Gentle progress, not pressure, is what keeps creativity alive.

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If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hear...

Do you ever feel ordinary, like you don’t have anything unique to offer? This episode is your reminder that you are "The Special." We talk about life lessons from The Lego Movie, Bilbo’s unexpected adventure, and Harry’s friends who carried him through. Together, we uncover how creativity grows when we listen to the quiet whispers inside us, embrace our quirks, and let ourselves be supported by community.

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This week was all about trying new things in gentle ways. One of us stretched into bigger watercolor washes; the other downsized into tiny oval paintings sized for a vintage inkwell—proof that creativity grows at any scale. We daydream seasonal swaps, share how studies of favorite artists remove the stakes, and sketch summer plans that include our kids. There’s also a love letter to embroidery as soothing, tactile art. Verdict: Wee...

This episode is a love letter to low-pressure making—think coloring pages, air-dry clay trinkets, kitchen dance parties, and paint-by-number calm. We share dozens of tiny, doable ideas that fit into the life you already have, from cloud-spotting and junk-mail collages to Lego builds and car-karaoke. You’ll hear how these micro-moments gently retrain your nervous system to see creativity as safe, joyful, and yours. We also talk abou...

After three months of our 12-month creative journey, we’re pausing to celebrate the progress, the setbacks, and the surprising growth along the way. In this conversation, we open up about the fears that almost kept us from starting, the personal healing that’s already happening, and why even imperfect steps matter. From journaling breakthroughs to watercolor discoveries, we’re learning that creativity isn’t just about making—it’s a...

Mindfulness and self-care may feel like buzzwords, but for creatives they’re essential tools. In this episode, we dive into how nourishment, movement, therapy, and even moments of joy all feed back into creativity. We get real about the myth that misery fuels art—and why creating from a place of well-being is both sustainable and powerful. Join us as we reflect on the domino effect of self-care and creativity, and why giving yourse...

This week we reflect on what it means to show up for ourselves in little ways—even when life doesn’t go as planned. From sketching for just 15 minutes to snapping a photo of flowers, we’re learning how even the smallest acts of creativity are valid and worthy. We talk about habit-stacking, finding joy in ordinary moments, and giving yourself permission to delight in what you love. This episode is a gentle reminder that your creativ...

This week’s artist check-in is all about getting out of your head and back into the joy of creating. We talk about the pressure that sneaks in when you focus too much on the outcome, how procrastination can sometimes be creative, and why pivoting to another project can free you up. A must-listen for artists craving more play, freedom, and confidence in their process.

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A summer spent riding bikes led to unexpected lessons in slowing down, breaking through self-imposed limits, and reconnecting with the joy of creating. We talk about how presence fuels creativity, why receiving encouragement matters, and how to give yourself permission to grow at your own pace. A must-listen for creatives seeking more flow and fulfillment.

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This week, a road trip to the tulip fields didn’t go quite as planned—but what bloomed instead was something even better. 

Join us as we share the unexpected joy of a car picnic, reflect on the magic of releasing expectations, and talk about how creativity, like life, thrives when we allow room for play, spontaneity, and connection.

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We grew up being told to hustle, focus, and quit “messing around.” But what if joy isn’t a distraction—what if it’s direction? This week, we unpack our own resistance to delight. We explore the simple but powerful practice of letting yourself enjoy beauty, play, and presence (without guilt) and talk about how that can be a way back to your truest self. From dirty dishes glowing in sunlight to sidewalk blooms, we reflect on how slow...

What does Pride and Prejudice have to do with your creative process? 

This week, we explore how perfectionism and limiting beliefs keep us from falling in love with our creativity—and how self-awareness, curiosity, and gentleness can help us come home to ourselves again. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present.

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This week, we’re talking about emotional exhaustion, rejection, and what helps us keep going anyway—like safe friendships, creative courage, and unexpected symbols (hello, snail 🐌). We explore the nervous system’s role in feeling unsafe to create, how found family supports healing, and why encouragement from the right people can change everything.

Whether you're weary, wobbly, or just looking for your people—you belong here. �...

Before diving into our artist retreats, we revisit a big topic from last week: the pressure to have the “perfect” space before you start creating. Spoiler alert—it’s not true.

From there, we share how our retreats unfolded (with a few surprises), the resistance that came up, and the unexpected creative detours that still held meaning. We talk about the messy, beautiful reality of making space for yourself—physically, emotionally, an...

In this heart-opening episode, we’re talking about the guilt, fear, and perfectionism that often creep into our creative process, and how we’re learning to let them go. From decluttering our spaces to unlearning childhood conditioning, we explore what it means to make room (physically and emotionally) for your creative voice. If you’ve ever felt like you needed a reason to create - or worried your art wasn’t “valid” enough - this o...

We started recording back at week 1, but between tech glitches and wobbly beginnings, week 3 felt like the real beginning. So that’s where we’re starting. In this first shared episode of The Art Peace Experiment, we’re diving into the conversation that brought it all to life - week 3 of our 52-week creative journey.

We talk about what it means to flourish as a human, the fears that keep us from starting, and why creativity is such a...

In this second half of Week 3, we’re checking in on what we actually made during the week and how it went.

From sketching on iPads to embracing the “wrong” way that turns out to be exactly right, we’re reflecting on how creativity feels when we let go of pressure and follow what delights us. We talk about the fear of the blank page, the temptation to compare, and how small choices (like lighting a candle or using a different tool) c...