The Friends We Make Along The Way

Do you practice aftercare when the party ends? Do you celebrate when the film wraps shooting, or the book edits are done? Do you let yourself grieve when post-project depression hits? Dear artists, we must ritualize our artmaking process. We must wield our creative energy with intention. From survival mode to survivor mode: the narrative of our lives need aftercare.SHOW NOTES:* The Art Life is now on Substack: theartlife.substack.com* Happy Pride Month! See Grace costar Indi’s new sapphic music video “Now You Really Want Me”* Xandra’s Substack: xandrathewitch.substack.com * Xandra’s moon planner, Lunar Logbook: lunarlogbook.com* Xandra’s Instagram: instagram.com/xandrathewitch* Grace’s Instagram: instagram.com/gracegordonofficialThe hosts would like to note: Xandra’s mom has watched the Survivor 50 finale and is doing great.RELATED EPISODES:* Episode 89: Survivor* Episode 47: Creating Traditions* Episode 45: The Art of EndingsCONTACT:Share the link: http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email: [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page: bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.comThanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support The show. Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

THE ART LIFE RETURNS! As Grace and Xandra celebrate their return to the podcast, they share joy and art life lessons from a year of watching Survivor. What can artists learn from a 50 season game show full of blindsides, social strategy, twists, and endurance challenges? As it turns out, QUITE A LOT! The art life is playing the game, while staying playful.SHOW NOTES:* The Art Life is now on Substack: theartlife.substack.com* Xandra’s Substack: xandrathewitch.substack.com * Jeff’s song for Survivor 50* Survivor 48, Survivor 50, Survivor: Cook Islands (13), Survivor 49* The Good Place* Xandra’s Instagram: instagram.com/xandrathewitch* Grace’s Instagram: instagram.com/gracegordonofficialRELATED EPISODES:* The Show Must Go OnCONTACT:Share the link: http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email: [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page: bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie: http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard it before: THE SHOW MUST GO ON! But how do you keep going when it feels like your vision is falling apart?In Episode 88, Grace and Xandra discuss their year in projects, surviving Survivor, and what they’ve learned about creative resilience from their artist-mentors.Trust your vision, no matter the scale! And don’t forget to ask yourself: Is it Fun?SHOW NOTES:The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronMadly, Deeply by Alan RickmanTaylor Swift Album Countdown Club We’re watching Survivor! And Australian Survivor!We love Mike White: powerhouse screenwriter, Survivor superfan, and returning contestant on Survivor Season 50. Ronen V’s 6 Course Gourmet Dinner on the L Train Fun Club is closed, but Xandra is running a Lord of the Rings Sorcerers Circle Next! Learn more: xandrathewitch.comLunar Logbook: lunarlogbook.comXandra’s Substack: xandrathewitch.substack.comXandra’s Instagram: instagram.com/xandrathewitchGrace’s Instagram: instagram.com/gracegordonofficialThirst Trap is available to watch free on TubiRELATED EPISODES:our Artist's Way series trailerShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.comShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Do you ask your friends to support your art? Do you struggle with authentic self-promotion? In Episode 87, Grace and Xandra discuss strategies for sharing your work, involving your friends, and coping with post-project vulnerability.  As your hosts recount their friendship origin story, they're reminded: the art life is the friends we make along the way.SHOW NOTES:Order your Lunar Logbook today!Watch Thirst Trap free on Tubi or MometuWon't Back Down: An Anthology of Pro-Choice ComicsWill by Will SmithTen Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron LanierWhile You Were Sleeping (new album by Jade Renee)Portal Leith (metaphysical shop in Edinburgh)Aysha Rose & The Cosmic UnderworldWith a special shout out to #87 Travis Kelce , who we honored through our Taylor Swift/Joe Alwyn/Travis  Kelce tangent in our 87th episode, ha!Send your requests for new topics and interview guests: [email protected] EPISODES:Episode 3: The Art of the WanderEpisode 76: Finding Your Audience and Facing Your Fears (with Alan Lastufka)Episode 23: Finding Your PeopleShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

What's the most surprising thing about achieving your dreams? Is it "lonely at the top"? After a two year hiatus (and many creative milestones) hosts Xandra and Grace are BACK to celebrate their recent dream projects, and reunite The Art Life. We missed you, too!SHOW NOTES:Thirst Trap is streaming on MometuLunar Logbook is fundraising on Kickstarter til 11/11/24Xandra's essay Why I Stopped SingingXandra's Substack: xandrathewitch.substack.comXandra's Taylor Swift readings on Tiktok: @xandrathewitchRELATED EPISODES:Episode 1: This is The Art LifeEpisode 83: Is Art Therapy?Grace Gordon is on Instagram @gracegordonofficialXandra Sunglim Burns is on Instagram @xandrathewitchShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

Are you ready to enter a new era of your art life? Will your audience accept your creative evolution? In Episode 85, Xandra returns to the show discuss her massive reinvention, breaking the "rules" of social media, and embracing the magic of change. The art life is being delusional... or is it? ;)SHOW NOTES:Xandra the Witch (website)Xandra the Witch is on TikTok and InstagramTaylor Swift's TikTok is mostly cat videosDita von Teese is also now on Patreon!Bohemian Rhapsody is streaming on  HuluThe Art Life is now on Patreon!Send Grace your requests for new topics and interview guests: [email protected] EPISODES:Episode 69: When It's Time to GoEpisode 45: The Art of EndingsThe Art Life is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theartlifeshowRead more and subscribe to our newsletter at  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialGrace Gordon is on Instagram:  @gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Twitter & Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.comShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Cesar Cardona (he/him) is a musician, actor, writer, and boxer. Today, he's celebrating the release of his debut album, THE HEART PART IS THE HARD PART. In Episode 84, Cesar and Grace discuss their years of collaborations and peer support, self-discipline for artists, finding new role models, and the spiritual journey that facilitated Cesar's album release. The art life is facing your shadow and opening your heart.SHOW NOTES:Cesar's debut album The Heart Part is the Hard Part releases TODAY, August 5th 2022! Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music.Things to Bare - Music Video by The ClewThe Clew is on Instagram and TikTokCesar Cardona is on InstagramThe Art Life is now on Patreon!Send Grace your requests for new topics and interview guests: [email protected] EPISODES:Episode 71: Integrity for Artists (with Rev. Brig Feltus)Episode 76: Finding Your Audience and Facing Your Fears (with Alan Lastufka)Episode 42: The Art of JoyThe Art Life is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theartlifeshowRead more and subscribe to our newsletter at  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialGrace Gordon is on Instagram:  @gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Twitter & Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.comShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:"This is my therapy," we say while entering the theatre. "That was therapeutic," we exhale after dancing out our stress. We know that art is healing, but can it truly replace therapy? In Episode 83 Grace talks with therapist Ameya Calvocoressi about the ways art can heal us, and how therapy can help us create better art.SHOW NOTES:Ameya's band Rotary Ghost is on InstagramThe Art Life (David Lynch documentary) is currently streaming on HBO MaxNarrative HumilityInternal Family Systems Therapy by Richard C, Schwartz and  Martha SweezyGhetto Klown (John Leguizamo's return to the stage)Ghetto Klown by John Leguizamo , Christas Cassano, and Shamus Beyale (graphic novel adaptation of the stage show)Rocket Fantastic: Poems by Gabrielle Calvocoressi (Ameya's sister)Send Grace your requests for new topics and interview guests: [email protected] EPISODES:Episode 72: Are Witches Artists? (with Crimson Minx)Episode 38: Art & HealingEpisode 30: Self-Love for Artists (with Amelia Fortes)Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialGrace Gordon is on Instagram:  @gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Twitter & Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.comShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:You are not a selfie. You are not an image in a Zoom meeting. You are a body in three-dimensional space, with sensations and needs that are important to attune to.Athena Reddy (they/them) is an actor, writer, and movement artist. Today, Athena returns to the show to talk about teaching the philosophy of movement.SHOW NOTES:The Body Abstract BlogThe Body Abstract NewsletterSign up for Athena's donation-based virtual classesAthena's Recommended Reading List (books about movement)Send Grace your requests for new topics and interview guests: [email protected] EPISODES:Episode 13: StillnessEpisode 14: MovementEpisode 67: How to Help Your Artist Friends (with Nick Grant and Athena Reddy)Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialGrace Gordon is on Instagram:  @gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Twitter & Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.comShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Lorrie Kim (she/her) is an author who loves editing. In Episode 81, she takes a break from book revisions to speak with Grace about sending useful writing feedback, beta reading, and how the “fan fiction economy” can foster better storytelling.The art life is going word by word.SHOW NOTES:Preorder the new edition of Snape: The Definitive Analysis by Lorrie KimVisit Lorrie Kim's beautiful new website (designed by writer Mira T.  Lee)Lorrie Kim is on TwitterBut Mostly, I Just Remember Feeling Terror (Lorrie's guest blog post about feeling defensiveness when getting critique)Tree of Cats by Ellis Avery (with illustrations by Alison Bechdel!)Send Grace your requests for new topics and interview guests: [email protected] EPISODES:Episode 18: Art & BarterEpisode 45: The Art of EndingsEpisode 76: Finding Your Audience and Facing Your Fears (with Alan Lastufka)Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialGrace Gordon is on Instagram:  @gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Twitter & Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.comShare the link:  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  [email protected] The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com Get full access to The Art Life at theartlife.substack.com/subscribe