Art Ink’s mission is to connect artists to art lovers with story. Each episode will feature one piece of art and a story that was inspired by it. Whether you’re an artist looking to learn how to tell better stories, a designer searching for a place to discover new artists, a storyteller who wants to contribute to the cause, or even an art lover in the mood for entertainment, this is the art podcast for you.
Art Ink – 19 – Dangerous to Love
What would happen if someone started a hugging booth in today’s world? I fell down that bunny pit one sleepless night recently, and my seemingly instantaneous stream of consciousness turned into today’s story. It’s fiction, as in these characters don’t exist and the events depicted did not happen, but it takes place in the very surreal world we all find ourselves in…
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Art Ink – 18 – Hold Me – Art & Prose by Kali Parsons
Kali’s been painting for nearly a decade now, and for many of those years she did it without missing a single day! #artistgoals Am I right?!?
Her bright, colorful, playful style was what I was drawn to at first, but it was her writing that pulled me in completely. At the time she was the only other artist I could find that maintained a blog that complimented her work. The words she shared let me into her world, let me get to know her in a way that… Listen Here
Art Ink – 17 – The Synchronicity of Hope
I would venture to accuse today’s artist of being both artsy fartsy AND nerdy wordy. Because Kali Parsons has been on my list of artists to feature here since day one of brainstorming Art Ink, well before even a second of audio was recorded. She was one of the few artists I followed who always wrote a tiny story to share along with her fun and whimsical art, and so if you’re an artist who wants to see great examples of how a splash of story can be used to compliment your art… Listen Here
Art Ink – 16 – Disconnected Part 2 – A Novella Inspired by Sean Howard’s Photography
Alright, we’re back with Part 2 of Disconnected! Welcome back my friends! If you’re joining us for the first time you should go back to episode 15 to hear Disconnect Part 1, or else risk total confusion… you’ve been warned…
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Art Ink – 15 – Disconnected Part 1 – A Novella Inspired by Sean Howard’s Photography
Sean Howard is all of the things! He’s a talented speaker, podcaster, writer, brand marketer, and he’s the co-founder of Fable and Folly, a network of kick ass audio fiction podcasts, some of which he’s acted in and produced. Which is… Listen Here
Art Ink – 14 – The Ladybug’s Wish
Today’s episode was actually inspired by an artist who deleted his Instagram account. Waht-waht. That’s what I get for taking so long to make this show happen. So that means I can’t get in touch with him to use his work on the cover. But exactly a year after I’d drafted that story, at my annual creativity retreat… Listen Here
Art Ink – 13 – All The Other 9/11s – A Short Story Inspired by Dave Conrey’s Art
Dave is one of the few artists out there who has helped me to realize that I’m not alone in more than one way. I’m not the only one who has a passion for multiple forms of creative expression. I’m not the only one who struggles through this curvy path of choosing to live the most creative life possible. I’m not the only one making it all up as I go along, taking the risks and rewards one day at a time.
I used to be really afraid of change… who am I kidding,
it still terrifies the fuck out of me… but… Listen Here
Art Ink – 12 – The Origin of Somewhere in the Middle – A Film by Writer, Producer, Director Nathan Ives
I’m thrilled today to introduce you to writer, director, and producer Nathan Ives whose latest film, “Somewhere in the Middle,” just released a few days ago. He was gracious enough to give us an insider’s look at how the film came to be, but before we dive into his story… Listen Here
Art Ink – 11 – Diptych in Love – A Short Story Inspired by Dorothy Siemens’ Art
I met Dorothy Siemens several years ago in an online art marketing course, and I’ve been hooked on her work ever since! The way her art is filled with layer upon layer of color and texture makes me swoon so much so that, many times, I’ve been shocked to discover that I’m looking at the progress photo of a half done, or even just begun, painting…
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Art Ink – 10 – Sandstorm at Sea
Today’s story is from my own blog archive, which, I realized gives me the opportunity to fill you in on more Art Ink history, because what you may not know is that this show is an expanded audio version of what I was already doing on my own blog for my own art a few years ago. And I actually have to thank Melissa for that original blog concept too, because if it weren’t for her “Tiny and Daily” teachings… Listen Here
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