#231 Laurie Mika: Mixed Media Mosaics and Assemblage

After four years and 260 episodes, I am ending The Left Brain Artist podcast. You may go back to any podcast app or my website to listen to any of the episodes you have missed. Thank you for listening to The Left Brain Artist podcast.  Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

After four years and 260 episodes, I am ending The Left Brain Artist podcast. All episodes will remain on podcast apps as well as on my website. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Naomi Vona is an Italian artist based in London. You may know her by her Instagram name, which is @mariko_koda. Her artwork combines her many interests, including photography, collage, and illustration. She uses found vintage and contemporary photos, which she alters, creating a new interpretation of the original shots. Using paint pens, paper, washi tape and stickers, she gives each image a new life. Naomi also offers art classes online and prints of her art. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Tamara Laporte is a celebrated mixed media artist and art teacher with Willowing Arts who has been running her own creative business since 2008. Her work can be described as mixed media folk art with a focus on magical realism. Her art classes are a combination of art techniques as well as self-development. Tam is the inventor and creator of Life Book a year-long art course that includes some of the most celebrated mixed media and personal development teachers out there. Since its inception it’s been joined by over 21,000 people who’ve gained tremendous artistic and personal skills through it. Life Book 2022 features a year of courses from 31 different instructors. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Florida artist Rachelle Eason makes two kinds of art. She makes hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Her stoneware is both functional and decorative. Rachelle also makes handmade plant-stained paper. She developed the techniques for this unusual art form herself. The paper is then used for handmade books, stationery, and paper packets. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Rachelle also offers online classes that introduce fundaments in art, writing, and pottery making. Recently, Rachelle started a podcast with book artist Ali Manning that they call Our Creative Well. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Lacey Crime is a mural artist who lives in Maine. She previously lived in North Carolina, and that’s where she got her start painting murals. Lacey brings your visions to life through custom murals, either at your home or inside or outside your business. She specializes in interactive murals, where the viewer can be a part of the scene, capturing themselves in a souvenir photo. Lacey is also a master at lettering in her murals or copying your business logo. In a short time, she has already painted over 100 murals. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Artist Nathalie Kalbach is from Germany but has lived in the U.S. for 13 years. She’s a painter with a favorite subject of old buildings. Nathalie researches the building, its history, and who may have lived or worked there. This research affects her color and design choices. She also uses an art journal, to test out ideas, try new techniques, and play. Nathalie also teaches online workshops, and has put together the group of online videos called Creative Jumpstart. For this year’s Jumpstart, she has 38 artists who have shared a technique or project that you can do to jumpstart your year. Nathalie is also the author of the book Artful Adventures in Mixed Media. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Kristin Miller is an artist from South Florida. She’s also an art professor at Palm Beach State College. Kristin teaches art appreciation, as well as design, illustration, and sculpture. Her own artwork often starts with painting, but then she adds 3D elements. She creates her own papers from natural objects, and sculpts using everyday items like cardboard, wire, and fabric. Her fine artwork creates habitats, investigates spaces of the home and uses natural materials that are layered and hang from or above the piece. Kristin shows her artwork in local galleries, utilizing the space to create site-specific art. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Rachel Awes is a practicing psychologist, artist, and author. Her books include words of encouragement, reflections, and quotes, combined with her illustrations. She draws in a doodle-like manner, using pen and paint. Rachel sells her illustrations through Etsy, and you can also see them on her Instagram and website. We talk about her art style as well as her fashion style, which influences her art as well. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Lisa Agaran is an artist who creates in the wabi sabi style. She uses mixed media, including found objects. She also teaches and helps artists with their own creativity from her site called True Creativity Within. Her workshops are online, and you can take them live or recorded. Subjects include making oracle cards, learning how to create your own asemic writing, or using various mixed media materials and techniques. She hopes to be teaching in person near the end of this year. Lisa also does one-on-one coaching where she can help you to start a creative practice or take your art to the next level. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/