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Connect with Matt: https://mattwoodillustration.com/ https://mattwoodbrandtattoo.com https://badideasstudios.com https://www.instagram.com/mattwoodillustration Spread Your Ideas Like a Horny Rabbit https://gettingworktowork.com/workshops/ For people with too many ideas. Chris described me! I need a system. I am taking this workshop! If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-Again This week I will talk to Matt Wood about his life as an illustrator and how all his experience has brought him to what he is doing now. He calls it Brand Tattooing and I've been lucky enough to be able to use work with him and use him for this exact thing. Matt is extremely talented and passionate illustrator. He can work in many styles. Matt has been a practicing illustrator for over 30 years. Brand Tattooing combines his love of collaboration with others and his mighty & curious imagination. Bring

Maybe you are like me and have lots of interests and you feel like your time is splintered and your focus is divided. Maybe you like it this way. But parts aren't working for you. These are some of the issues I am wrestling with. Being splintered, having multiple interests and having your focus is divided creates tension from what I am hearing from most of the people I follow, books I have read, and even things I have said. Honestly for the most part I agree we can't walk one step in multiple directions and get very far fast. But maybe there is another way. I don't have answers but wanted to do a quick show today to tell you about what I am learning. https://creativesignite.com/being-splintered-having-my-focus-divided/ If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-Again Spread Your Ideas Like a Horny Rabbit https://gettingworktowork.com/workshops/ For people with too many ide

Follow Barry: http://www.wonderbarry.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sparking-Creativity-Humor-Innovation-Design/dp/1032232153 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-barry-kudrowitz-90682523/ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/sparking-creativity If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-Again This week I talk to Barry Kudrowitz about the intersection of play, humor, and creativity. Who are the most creative thinkers? Are you one of them? How often are you playing to come up with new ideas or uses for your products or services (or your customers' products and services?) What are the best tools and games to help you think more creatively? What does thinking creatively really mean? How does our imagination set the stage for what becomes reality? We will talk about a lot of things. This will be a fun episode. This book is a keeper! _______________________ Follow Creati

Connect with Chris podcast: https://gettingworktowork.com newsletter: https://gettingworktowork.substack.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chrismartinstudios Company website: https://chrismartinstudios.com https://chrismartinwrites.substack.com Jack Kent video: https://youtu.be/zbFBN4fohqk?si=miwQwJxnQBUPK2Xz Rick Marston video: https://youtu.be/g2sCujoF3EY?si=xaWK20RmHD819p1Z Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/chris-martin-the-documentary-series/ This week I am interviewing my friend Chris Martin. During the last series "Where Are They Now" series, I asked a lot of questions about pivotal moments in people's businesses, decisions they had made, and things they struggled with. One thing I learned was everyone struggles with something. We go through peaks and valleys in regards to our creativity and production. There are times we battle with overload and there are droughts. These droughts can be inspiration, motivation, lack of projects, etc. Everyone battles this. ________________

Connect with Dustin: Website: https://www.retrosupply.co/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/retrosupply If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-Again Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/dustin-lee-where-are-they-now-series/ Episode 447 Recorded live on Sept 6, 2023 This week we end the Where Are They Now series with my good friend Dustin Lee. I met Dustin in 2015 at Creative South. I signed up for his workshop thinking it might not be that crowded. Boy was I wrong. We were pilled in there and I was sitting on the floor. He and I talked afterwards and it was like I met a brother from another mother. After all the years and so many conferences and conversations over zoom and the phone, he is one of my best friends. _______________________ Follow Creatives Ignite: www.creativesignite.com Connect on Instagram @CreativesIgnite Linked In: LinkedIn.com/company

If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-Again Follow Doc: Website: https://www.iamreedicus.com/store Mentor ADPList: https://adplist.org/mentors/doc-reed Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doc-brian-reed-33266320/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreedicus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamReedicus Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/iamReedicus Medium: https://medium.com/@iamReedicus Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/doc-reed-where-are-they-now-series/ _______________________ Follow Creatives Ignite: www.creativesignite.com Connect on Instagram @CreativesIgnite Linked In: LinkedIn.com/company/creatives-ignite Or email me at diane [at] creativesignite.com Creatives Ignite helps solopreneurs by providing workshops, coaching, and a community. Our mission is to encourage & connect creative entrepreneurs so no one ever feels alone on their entrepreneur

Follow Scotty: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottyTheCoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachscottyrussell/ Website: https://coachscottyrussell.com/ Q3 Group Coaching Boot Camp (my 3 week boot camp): http://bootcampsidehustle.com/ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/scotty-russell-where-are-they-now-series/ I have known Scotty for over seven years. In that time I have seen him flourish as a designer and illustrator and lettering artist AND as a speaker, coach, and teacher. Scotty is a coach, artist, designer, podcaster, speaker, dad to three and husband. Scotty is someone who is passionate about helping other people. He is empathetic towards people who are amazing but are in less than great situations. He has helped hundreds of creatives take their side hustle to be their main hustle through his unique spin on mindset, motivation, and marketing. He is the real deal. He is eager to connect on a genuine level and help other creatives level up. He understands the power of communit

Connect with Jason https://jasonthe29th.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonthe29th Past episodes: 2017: https://creativesignite.com/jason-craig-being-my-own-boss/ 2015: https://creativesignite.com/520/ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/jason-craig-where-are-they-now-series/ Jason Craig has been someone that people can relate to. He has fun with design, is an amazing illustrator and designer but can also loosen up and not take things so serious. In this episode we will look at how and what he has been doing since going on his own. I believe he has been on his own for 4 years now. If you aren't familiar with Jason's work, get ready for some eye candy. He works across multiple disciplines within our industry and does them VERY WELL, from brands and murals to posters and packaging, and so much more. He creates a graphic style, believes in giving back and giving back and giving back. Seriously inspiring. He has done a lot of work in the time he has been on his own. He has tried ne

Connect with Jason: https://www.jasoncarne.com/ @jasoncarne on Instagram https://instagram.com/jasoncarne Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/jason-carne-where-are-they-now-series/ We continue with our Where Are They Now series with my friend and frequent guest, Jason Carne. I first met Jason back in 2013. I can't believe it has been ten years!!! If you aren't familiar with Jason's work it is AMAZING. He takes vintage lettering to another level. He has worked on movie props, brands, signage, packaging, and so much more. I am also always amazed because he does this by hand. He has a love for antiques and seems to be able to draw out the stories that are hidden in these old pieces of ephemera. He has multiple streams of income and has gone through a lot over the years. I am excited to catch up and see what wisdom he has to share. He is also a type designer and has created many typefaces. THEY ARE INCREDIBLE TOO!!! Jason has had made lots of letters since we last spoke in 2020. _________

Meena Links: Social: https://www.instagram.com/meenakhalili/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrawndaily/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenakhalili/ Website: https://www.meenakhalili.com/ Buy prints: https://meenakhalili.square.site/ The Great Discontent Article: https://thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/sheharazad-meena/ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/meena-khalili-where-are-they-now-series/ We continue with our Where Are They Now series this week with my friend Meena Khalili. I first met Meena when she was teaching graphic design and illustration at Virginia State University back in 2013. Meena has learned how to stand up for herself and has learned a lot about negotiations and sacrifice. She is a driven multi-faceted creative who is a mom and works with her spouse. Her story is inspiring and is full of experimentation. She is an artist who pivots, explores, and breaks out of boxes. Meena creates more than collage illustration which she is best known for, we will find out what she h

Follow Alicja https://veryavant.com Twitter & instagram https://twitter.com/alicjacolon Https://instagram.com/alicjacolon Instagram https://instagram.com/veryavant Podcast https://veryavant.com/radio Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/alicja-colon-where-are-they-now-series/ We are continuing with the Where are They Now series, this week with Alicja Colon. Alicja has to be one of the bravest people I know. She regularly takes on a variety of challenges with gusto, changing direction as she feels led. She is not afraid to dive into the deep end on a new audience, new medium, or new facet of the creative industry. Alicja is a creative trail blazer. She is an explorer and doesn't seem to be afraid to change course. Alicja has redefined her view of success for herself and her business. Maybe this comes with experience but Alicja is going to bring some wisdom from life/business experience as a serial entrepreneur. From photographer to project manager, to designer and paper craft illustrat

Connect with Bethany: Https://fontreviewjournal.com Https://eephusleague.com My favorite way to talk about design on a formal level https://medium.com/s/about-face/structural-typography-26f00c19e2f0 http://heckhouse.com Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/bethany-heck-where-are-they-now/ Bethany has to be one of the people who has taught me the most. I learned about the using the Library of Congress images from her and about how the type rules we are taught in school are like guardrails when you are learning typography. But as we go further in our career we need to learn more and push outside of the safety bounds and explore. Bethany is an excellent leader for the exploration and research of typography. How people have used it to play, to communicate better, and to push boundaries. I think about things she has taught me daily. I am super happy to welcome back Bethany! Heck Yeah! I hope you will join us for this conversation. You can be part of the conversation live with us. Simply join th

Connect with Brandi: https://brandisea.com Design Speaks Podcast Instagram: @brandisea https://www.instagram.com/brandisea/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandisea/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brandisea TikTok: @brandisea https://www.tiktok.com/@brandisea Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/where-not-to-go-for-inspiration-with-brandi-sea/ This week we talk to Brandi Sea. She has been on my radar for years and finally we were able to connect and block out some time to talk about finding inspiration, finding her style, and embracing her visual voice. Brandi is based outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is passionate about sharing her design and idea process. Brandi helps creatives to develop a reliable process to create inspired and unique design solutions instead of copying or expanding on what has already been done. We will talk about what first got her fired up and what led to her creating a course all about process. Brandi is also going to share how she uncovered h

Connect with Nathan https://yondrstudio.com Https://instagram.com/nathanyoder @nathanyoder Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/nathan-yoder-where-are-they-now-series/ This week we go back to the archives, I interviewed Nathan first back in 2013 and the latest time was after he moved more to an illustration focus back in 2016. It will be great to catch up with Nathan this week and see where his business has been and where it is now. On this entrepreneurial journey there are a LOT of unknowns. We dive deep into this and what Nathan has held onto in these uncertain times. This episode will be centered around his faith and where his focus on Jesus in his life takes his business. _______________________ Follow Creatives Ignite: Our website: www.creativesignite.com Connect on Instagram @CreativesIgnite & Twitter: @creativesignite Linked In: LinkedIn.com/company/creatives-ignite Or email me at diane [at] creativesignite.com Creatives Ignite helps solopreneurs by providing workshops, coaching

Connect with Dimi: https:// www.symbolonbranding.co.uk Our instagram account — https://instagram.com/symbolonbranding My personal instagram where I have my AI art — https://instagram.com/reficulgr Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/how-to-use-ai-in-your-creative-business/ Our guest this week is my good friend Dimi Lazarou. He is always pioneering new techniques and new technologies. He has been using AI (Artificial Intelligence) for years. He started making images before anyone else I knew was doing it. He has also figured out ways to use text and visual based AI to get the results he desires. This might scare you. As I write this there is a writers strike happening in America in the entertainment industry. Some of the writer's demands have to do with AI and how it is used in the industry. There are a lot of ways AI will be useful to us. There are some jobs that AI will render obsolete. As we continue to advance do you find yourself embracing new technologies or resisting? I hope it

Connect with Scott https://instagram.com/youbringfire https://twitter.com/youbringfire https://youbringfire.com Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/scott-biersack-where-are-they-now-series/ We are continuing with the Where are They Now series. I expect I might get a little teary because my mom is not here for the first time in years, but I am going to do my best this week. I am getting to interview one of my favorite guests from the years. I have interviewed Scott Biersack, quite a few times over the 10 years of the podcast. Here are a few things I love about Scott: 1. He is willing to try new things 2. He loves learning 3. He is empathetic and hasn't had it easy, and isn't afraid to tell those hard stories 4. He is inspiring, he is willing to get dirty, and commit to practicing his craft on a weekly basis. There are many other things and he has had lots of learning and changes since we last spoke in 2018. I hope you will join me for this episode. _______________________ Follow Creativ

Connect with Amarilys Website: https://watercolordevo.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/watercolordevo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watercolordevo https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/watercolordevo Get your "Fun with Blobs" book https://creativesignite.com/product/fun-with-blobs-volume-1/ We are continuing with the Where are They Now series. There is no doubt my guest this week was top on my list. Amarilys Henderson is probably my favorite Skillshare teacher. She is an author, an illustrator, an artist who sells her items in her shop on her site, but also licenses her work, she has a community, and has teaches classes on her own platform. She has had some big shifts in her teaching and her art licensing that we'll talk about. Amarilys is inspiring to me for many reasons, here are five: 1. Her faith is at the center of her work. 2. She is always trying something new. 3. She has multiple income streams. 4. She doesn't give up. She is exploring and experimenting. 5. She shares what she knows, free

Connect with Bob bob-ewing.com twitter/Instagram: @bobewing_ Https://instagram.com/bobewing_ Https://twitter.com/bobewing_ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/bob-ewing-where-are-they-now/ Episode 434 is LIVE on March 1, 2023 at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET / 7:30pm GMT / 9:30am in Hawaii After 10 years of the podcast I have interviewed many people. There are a few people I want to interview again, some people's lives have changed a lot. I hope you will join me this week as I interview my friend, Bob Ewing and we talk about him going from a full time for someone else and freelancing to now full time for himself. This year I am working on growing my YouTube channel and starting this month I am going to be releasing content just on there. Make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube channel @creativesignite to get this extra content. Tell me what you think in the comments. Join us live each week and become part of the Creatives Ignite Family, subscribe and get the link to come to the live reco

Connect with Jody: FeralGiant.com / @FeralGiant on all socials RamblinManPod.com / @RamblinManPod on all socials Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/the-power-of-mentors/ Episode 433 LIVE on SATURDAY, February 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 9:30 am in Hawaii Jody Collins is a community builder, designer, and believes in mentoring. I met Jody at an AIGA leadership retreat quite a few years ago. He is funny, engaging, passionate, and talented. Jody is a natural great leader, because he is always lifting others, and checking on them to make sure everyone is on the path. Jody is also a talented illustrator and podcaster. He is interested in many things including printmaking. Our conversation will dive into the mentors who made a difference in his life and why he is so passionate about helping others. LOVE ON DESIGNERS Week 4 is CONNECT This week I want you to reach out to someone you don’t know and tell them how their work / life has inspired you. Some ideas you ca

Follow Dameon: https://www.dameonwilliams.com/visual-design https://www.instagram.com/dameon_williams/ https://linktr.ee/dameon_williams https://www.retrosupply.co/?rfsn=692287.b957b https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/dominacus/ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/abcs-of-february-with-dameon-williams/ Episode 432 LIVE on February 15, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30am PT / 9:30am in Hawaii There are so many benefits of having a regular creative practice. Starting your own challenge, celebrating during a specific month, or even joining in with others during something like inktober aids you in getting better. This week we talk to my friend Dameon Williams. He is an illustrator, UX designer who is someone I look up to. His creative learning practice is something I have been trying to emulate. Dameon makes learning and mastering a new technique or tool look easy. But he has been practicing learning and developing his flexibility with illustration and illustration tools for years. He h