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Dionne Woods talks with BJ Massa on the Paint Talks Podcast. BJ is the owner and creative force behind Junk’d Up, where she exercises her furniture and canvas work. She has been thrifting forever and painting furniture for more than twenty-five years. BJ loves working with lots of color and experimenting with different tools and techniques. BJ is a native of Long Island transplanted to Indiana. She may have lost her accent but not her style nor her edge. Visit her retail space in Noblesville, IN where she is a DIY Paint and IOD Retailer.
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Dionne Woods talks with Curator Kimberly Reiter on the Paint Talks podcast. Kimberly is a creative artist and boutique studio owner of Rubbish Restyled based in Edgerton, WI. She is best known for her colorful whimsy furniture creations. Her specialty is fun, inviting spaces for creative gatherings and party hosting.
Kimberly is a wife and mother of three sons, residing in Milton, Wisconsin with a bunch of pets. She describes herself as a lifelong student, enjoys learning, and is fascinated with discovering new things. Alongside her passion for art, she's the recent founder of Hope Heart Doorways, a non-profit dedicated to helping women and children of domestic violence find sustainable housing and support.
With a heart for creativity and community, Kimberly's journey is all about weaving artistry and compassion into the fabric of everyday life.
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Dionne Woods talks with Angie Nordstrum on the Paint Talks Podcast. Angie is a multi-passionate artist and maker who creates vibrant, colorful paintings on walls, windows, canvas, and clothes! Her mission is to create art that inspires and maybe even sets your soul on fire.
Angie’s love for art was ignited at age 10 when she showed her 4H projects at the Iowa State Fair. Angie studied Apparel Design in London and worked as a clothing and graphic designer for several years.
As a Curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal, Angie contributes articles about murals, window painting, wearable art and educates artists on how to work with businesses. Her work has also been featured in Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself and Creatives Kids magazines and The Denver Post. Angie is based out of the scenic foothills of Colorado when she is not galavanting around the globe.
Upcoming Events: East Boulder County Artists Open Studios April 27 & 28 in Longmont, CO, details here.
"How to Work with a Muralist" Workshop on May 7 - Register Here!
Fun Facts: My taco obsession averages 7 meals/week.
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Lisa Worley was born in upstate New York. Growing up, her mother was an interior designer and Faux finisher and Lisa would go to job sites with her and help her while getting hands-on experience. That’s where her passion for art and interior design began.
Lisa has been a Master Faux Finisher for over 25 years. She studied abroad throughout Italy to learn the old master's techniques of a decorative faux finish. Lisa also studied the art of finishing with several well-respected artists in the industry from Gary Lord to Martin Allen Hirsch.
In the late 90s, Lisa became a distributor and instructor for Faux Effects international and taught classes at her studio. A couple of years later, she went to a local college and studied interior design. One of her favorite things she learned in interior design was the theory of color. That made all the difference in the world for her. It opened her eyes to the endless possibilities of color combinations.
Lisa’s business is very labor intensive. At 53, climbing on scaffolding and ladders over the years is starting to take a toll on certain parts of her body, but has inspired her to reinvent herself and her business.
Website https://www.southernyankeesc.com/
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Dionne Woods talks with Sarah Berry on the Paint Talks Podcast. Sarah is an entrepreneur, CEO, volunteer, and a support staff to her husband’s small business. But those are her official titles. The most important names she goes by are “mom, wife, daughter, sister," and "friend.”
The most challenging, yet rewarding, capacity she has worked in, (just behind motherhood!), has been that of self-employment. Although she has had an entrepreneurial “spark” most of her life, she officially started her small business journey in January 2014, with absolutely no clue what she was doing! Practically by accident, she turned a recipe of elbow grease, blind faith, and a lot of late-night coffee-infused work sessions, into a thriving creative business.
Though the roots of her business began with creating handmade goods, encouraging people to finally take action on the little voice that has been nudging them to “do something more,” is what really gets her going! There is a need for what we ALL have to offer, and in helping people bring a little beauty and creativity back into their lives, she hopes to inspire others to finally take the leap on their own dreams! Life it too short and too amazing to let it pass without taking a chance on yourself, and Sarah is like the best biz buddy you never knew you needed....until now!!
Upcoming Events: Sarah is getting ready to launch a mini course about starting a business from your own kitchen table like she did 10 years ago! You can visit www.SarahBerryandCo.com for more information about how to get signed up. She has also just celebrated recently being published in Better Home and Gardens "Holiday Crafts" magazine for two years running, not to mention her most recent feature in "The Turquois Iris Journal!" So many reasons to celebrate!
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Jen Cushman is a natural storyteller drawn to the imperfect, the quirky, the artsy and the authentic. She’s spent 25 years as a mixed-media artist and instructor, authored two jewelry-making books, appeared on numerous DIY television shows as a guest artist and has been widely published in national magazines. Currently, she is a contributing artist on the MadeTV maker network.
When the pandemic hit, Jen followed her heart and started a new business called Soul Stir Magic to virtually work one-on-one with clients as an empathic intuitive, reiki energy practitioner and a creativity coach for women finally ready to release old stories and limiting beliefs that unconsciously hold them back from realizing their dreams.
In 2023, Jen again followed her intuition and began Soul Stirring Retreats in the South of France, where she invites adventurous women to join her and world-class guest artist instructors on Art + Spirit retreats that re-ignites their passionate maker hearts and refreshes their spirit.
Each Monday, at 11:11 am Arizona time, Jen hosts her Magic Mondays livestreams, where she teaches about personal growth, wellness, energy medicine or spirituality. She also does mini readings for a handful of her live viewers using her own Joy FULL Oracle Card Deck for Creatives, Healers and Feelers.
Jen’s purpose is to guide women toward their inner knowing, which empowers them to radiate creativity, authenticity and happiness.
Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Psychology, as well as a number of certifications including Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mental and Emotional Release® (MER), Hypnotherapy, Reiki Master/Teacher, Art Therapy Coach and Angel Tarot Card reader.
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Dionne Woods talks with Brenda Glad on this week’s Paint Talks Podcast. Brenda was born to create art from her heart just for the love and satisfaction she receives. Brenda loves learning and loves to pass it on whenever she can. Behind a camera, at the potter wheel, sewing, refurbishing old treasures, repurposing items giving them new life, making books, journals, and nichos with handmade religious statues and decorations. Through commission work, Brenda refurbished an antique Spanish Galleon model by creating by hand -- missing wooden parts, replacing all the ratlines, matching paints, and antiquing the exterior.
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Marlis Walker of “Dare To Be You Designs By Marlis” is a self-taught, late-blooming artist, she started painting canvas at the age of 60. She inspires, encourages, and teaches others to find their creative joy so they can “color outside the lines” in every aspect of their lives while bringing joy and smiles to themselves and others. Marlis says, “Find that creative spark that makes your heart smile and share it with others”.
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Mansi is a creativity facilitator guiding women to let go fully, to embrace wholeheartedly, to feel deeply and to paint freely. Mansi encourages women to acknowledge the pressures of the day-to-day and say “not now” when they’re creating art. She helps women see themselves in a new light, love themselves for the unique beings they are, and appreciate the perspective they bring to their art as a result of their own life experiences.
Mansi deeply believes that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness, and creates a safe space for tears, squeals, laughter, anger, frustration and love. She gives women permission to feel it all, so they can express themselves in their art authentically.
Mansi’s mission is to help women learn to give themselves the same grace and kindness they routinely extend to others; to re-aquaint them with the power that resides within; to equip them with tools to create and live more purposefully; and most of all to rediscover their three-year-old-uninhibited selves.
Mansi’s work doesn’t follow trends nor can be boxed into a niche. Her free-spirited creations are filled with bright colors, abstract florals and joyful patterns. She believes art has the power to heal humanity, one person at a time, and has been handing out “gratitude tags,” which are essentially mini mixed-media panels, to community members for almost 5 years. These bucket-fillers are the perfect size for artistic experiments and are vehicles of joy, empathy and kindness all rolled into one.
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Kim White of The Mad Cow, is a multi-faceted artist who loves to experiment with color, pattern, and different mediums. As an upcycle queen, she has a talent for transforming old materials into beautiful works of art. With years of experience in her craft, Kim has developed a passion for teaching workshops and sharing her expertise with others. Kim's energy and enthusiasm are contagious. Her artistic talent is only matched by her love of adventure, as she's often out exploring the great outdoors and discovering new sources of inspiration.
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Are you like so many of us and have decided you would like some more positivity showing up in your social media? You have the power to reset your algorithm. It’s true.
In her self-care holiday podcast series, Dionne shares three easy tips that you can start today!
As part of her mission to empower creatives, Dionne has launched Paint Talks, a podcast designed to share the true, inspiring stories of creatives from all walks of life. Dionne founded The Turquoise Iris Journal, a digital magazine by and for creatives, filled with tutorials, step-by-step projects, and powerful messages of community and hope. She is also a featured artist for both BloomTV and MadeTV.
Dionne lives with her husband and sons in beautiful Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When she is not traveling the US to help artists awaken their creativity, Dionne spends her time with her family.
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There are many ways to learn to reframe our mental narrative - in this podcast, Dionne shares a visualization exercise that has helped her along her journey. Imagining your brain as wires, you can learn to disconnect the old wires that need to be replaced and then reconnect with new ideas and tools for a growth mindset.
Dionne Woods is an artist, business owner, and creative business coach. In her work, she uses her signature layering and blending techniques to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Dionne also offers professional tools, paint workshops, and online communities designed to elevate and amplify artists from all backgrounds. She especially loves her work as a creative coach encouraging artists to embrace the things that make them unique and translate that into art.
As part of her mission to empower creatives, Dionne has launched Paint Talks, a podcast designed to share the true, inspiring stories of creatives from all walks of life. Dionne founded The Turquoise Iris Journal, a digital magazine by and for creatives, filled with tutorials, step-by-step projects, and powerful messages of community and hope. She is also a featured artist for both BloomTV and MadeTV.
Dionne lives with her husband and sons in beautiful Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When she is not traveling the US to help artists awaken their creativity, Dionne spends her time with her family.
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Heather Donohue is known for her charming, nostalgic take on felt Christmas stockings, tree skirts, ornaments, and other creative commissions. She creates original content and craft projects, and loves leading in-person craft workshops. (They usually include sequins…and treats.)
Her craft lab is in Minneapolis, where she lives with her husband, their twins, and cavalier king charles spaniel.
Upcoming Events: December 1-3, Julmarknad (YOUL-mark-nod) Handcraft Market & Festival at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Monday, Dec 11 at noon CT: MadeTV live holiday workshop via Zoom. Heather and Ana Bianchi lead a one-hour workshop on Fun Felt Ornaments. (The live is free, no MadeTV network membership is required.)Fun Facts: I met my husband Nick through mutual friends in New York, yet we were born in the same hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
I was a staff writer at The Onion in and after college.
I was on David Letterman for Audience Show and Tell. (I shared a photo of me with his pal, Martha Stewart. I worked for her from 2000-2002.)Website
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Jenny Alexander and her husband, Skip, own Ugly Glass & Co. in the Historic West Bottoms of Kansas City, Missouri. Jenny, a multi-passionate maker, opened UG & Co. in 2012 to give herself and other makers, and vintage pickers a space to sell in person year-round. Today UG & Co. hosts over 40 other small businesses inside its store at 1285 Hickory St; KCMO 64102. You can shop everything from snarky gifts to vintage records.
Jenny & Skip have been together for over 30 years. They have a daughter, a son & 3 rescues because the universe keeps giving her husband cats. Skip owns a shipping container modification business and taught Jenny how to plasma cut in 2015. First on shipping containers then on smaller metal projects like buckets or antique car doors.
When she is not working in her storefront or for her husband's company, she enjoys painting on canvas, screen-printing, refinishing furniture, woodworking, making jewelry, and looking up at the clouds.
Upcoming Events: First Friday Weekends - First Full Weekend of each month
Monthly Fall Classes - Paint Inlay Wood Tray - Nov. 11, 2023
Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 - Sales throughout the store as well as door prizes!Website https://www.uglyglass.com
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Deborah Watson Andress is a wife, a mother of three, a grandmother of eight...and a proud Southern woman who places a strong emphasis on faith, family, and creating memories through creative events and whimsical art. She is the creator of Nana’s Camp in a Box—a box inspired by her own personal experience of hosting a Nana’s Camp for her family for the past 11 years and designed as a tool to foster creativity among families. She’s a Christian with a wild imagination and has always been fascinated with the intricate details of all the things God has created around her. She often enjoys capturing these things in the form of a photograph, a drawing, a painting, or in the written word. She strives to share these details, these moments, and these memories with younger generations. She believes that it’s when we embrace the creativity that lies within us that we begin to fully see who we are in Christ and His direction for our lives.
Upcoming Events: Oct 26: Paint Talks. Launch Nana’s Camp in a Box: Christmas/Winter Edition
Nov 6: *MadeTV—Homer at the Beach…1st of 3 Snowmen Holiday Series
Nov 13: *MadeTV—Homer on Broadway…2nd of 3 Snowmen Holiday Series
Nov 17th: Launch Christmas Collection & Ornaments @thetatteredartist .com
Nov 20: *MadeTV—Homer at the Rodeo…3rd of 3 Snowmen Holiday Series
Fun Facts: 1) As a child, I was a Girl Scout; and I won Cookie Queen 3 years in a row.
I like personality tests; I’m from Fun Country.
I once designed and planned a Christmas Drive through a City Park.
I’ve planned and hosted a Nana’s Camp for 11 years for my grandchildren.
Without any prior experience, I designed, hand drew my own blueprints, and served as the general contractor to build my 5200 sq ft, 3-story home; it was off only 3” on one corner which was corrected by the truss company.
I own a paint manufacturing company with my husband.
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Katie Lila of Flowers For People is a fresh flower artist who is currently making a new TV series, Follow The Blooms on the BloomTV Network. In it, she travels to small flower farms throughout the country to find the best blooms at their peak and then creates big-impact, interactive designs for events such as parades, art and music festivals, a professional treehouse reveal, and even an underwater mermaid garden in the Florida Springs. She strives to connect flower lovers and their local growers in her hometown of Spokane Washington and wherever else the blooms may take her. She is curiously flowering to discover how to get more people’s hands on flowers and to think outside the vase, coining the phrase, “field to art”.
Upcoming Events: Follow The Blooms will air its first full season on the Bloom TV Network. Make sure to subscribe for great flower content of all kinds.
Fun Facts: I always have a great pair of red shoes just like my great Grandma Lila who I was named after. Some of my heroes are Fred Rogers and Dolly Parton.
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Dionne Woods is an artist, business owner, and creative business coach. In her work, she uses her signature layering and blending techniques to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Dionne also offers professional tools, paint workshops, and online communities designed to elevate and amplify artists from all backgrounds. She especially loves her work as a creative coach encouraging artists to embrace the things that make them unique and translate that into art.
As part of her mission to empower creatives, Dionne has launched Paint Talks, a podcast designed to share the true, inspiring stories of creatives from all walks of life. Dionne founded The Turquoise Iris Journal, a digital magazine by and for creatives, filled with tutorials, step-by-step projects, and powerful messages of community and hope. She is also a featured artist for both BloomTV and MadeTV.
Dionne lives with her husband and sons in beautiful Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When she is not traveling the US to help artists awaken their creativity, Dionne spends her time with her family.
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Dionne Woods is an artist, business owner, and creative business coach. In her work, she uses her signature layering and blending techniques to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Dionne also offers professional tools, paint workshops, and online communities designed to elevate and amplify artists from all backgrounds. She especially loves her work as a creative coach encouraging artists to embrace the things that make them unique and translate that into art.
As part of her mission to empower creatives, Dionne has launched Paint Talks, a podcast designed to share the true, inspiring stories of creatives from all walks of life. Dionne founded The Turquoise Iris Journal, a digital magazine by and for creatives, filled with tutorials, step-by-step projects, and powerful messages of community and hope. She is also a featured artist for both BloomTV and MadeTV.
Dionne lives with her husband and sons in beautiful Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When she is not traveling the US to help artists awaken their creativity, Dionne spends her time with her family.
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Today’s Paint Talks Podcast guest is Ashley Rodriguez. She is the Lead Designer and Owner of Garden and Grace Florals, a bespoke floral design studio specializing in weddings, destination events, and corporate and editorial floral design. Garden and Grace Florals is based in Gainesville, Florida, and has been featured in photoshoots from Costa Rica to Iceland - and even underwater (yes, you read that right!). Ashley’s artistic direction is inspired by fine art and fashion, pairing classic design principles with unexpected, unique details tailored to each client. Because Ashley spent 10 years growing her part-time hobby into what is now an internationally published floral studio, she also loves sharing what she's learned about growing her business, in the hope of inspiring others to live their dreams.
Garden and Grace Florals has built a reputation around bringing a genuine approachability to luxury floral artistry. Accepting only a limited number of event designs each year ensures a level of customer service that is unparalleled. When combined with Ashley’s impeccable attention to detail - the results are truly breathtaking. Ashley’s team is passionate about designing bespoke florals that are as unique as each of her clients.
Garden and Grace Florals is known for creating out-of-the-box and large-scale oral installations in particular and has been featured in MSN, Elle Taiwan, The Knot, Wedding Chicks, Carats and Cake, Wandering Weddings, and many more. Ashley has been featured as a Mayesh Design Star for her unique underwater installations and currently has a pilot TV episode airing on the BloomTV Network.
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Today on Paint Talks, Dionne Woods talks with Mayrose Marquez. Mayrose is Founder and Picnic Stylist of Picnic with Me. She has always had a passion and gift for making beautiful floral arrangements and hosting enchanting picnics for friends and family.
In 2019, she decided to take a leap of faith and leave her teaching profession of 17 years. She traveled for the remainder of 2019 before she decided to pursue a career in the travel industry in March 2020. Unfortunately, due to COVID, she was among many who were laid off and travel was no longer an option due to the many restrictions in the industry.
Because of her love for the outdoors and nature, she went on many picnics. It was then she decided to launch her business. She started with picnics with friends and family before she launched Picnic with Me in August 2020. It's been 3 years now since she launched. She has curated over 1000 picnics, many repeat clients, and referrals.
Website https://picnicwithme.com/
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