Despite the technology demons trying to stop us from putting forth our very best for you, our listeners, Linda Woods and I managed to get this podcast out. You can listen here or subscribe on iTunes.
Linda really needs no introduction (that's her on the left). She is a woman of rare beauty, talent, and sarcasm -- and she gets to spend days at a time with George's pants. I love her to pieces and am so glad to bring you this interview. We talk about writing books with her sister Karen Dinino,
the Art Army, creating art daily, the fear of self-expression, and more.
Five minutes into our second attempt at recording, my phone went out so we picked up on my cell phone. You will note a distinct tinniness in the sound quality. No, Linda does not sound like a Smurf. It is just, well, you know, that THING I have with anything electrical. Sorry.
We also talk about her fabulous art studio, her method of keeping track of the detritus of everyday life before it becomes art, and more. If you want the full effect, click here and scroll through the pictures as you listen to the podcast. It will be just like being there!
In this episode I also talk about the Get a Load of This challenge, I announce the winner of The Scrapbooker's Almanac, I troll for donations for Books for Kids, and I talk with a very poor southern drawl.
You won't want to miss it.
This was a very interesting interview, I liked a lot! Thank you :)
Posted by: Elina | January 16, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Fun interview. I've never really thought about art journaling, so the interview was very interesting. Loved the accent at the end.
Posted by: JenMc | January 16, 2008 at 01:25 PM
I loved listening to you and Linda today! I'm seriously thinking of getting her book for the BPS book club! Loved her comment about the LV box for her journal pages and that definitely makes so much sense! LOL
Posted by: April P | January 16, 2008 at 01:35 PM
I liked listening to Linda talk about the meaning of art. I remember having teachers to tell me "color inside the lines" and I never understood why (but now, as I study to be a preschool teacher, I understand that it's a developmental milestone...I just think there's a better way to ask kids than the standard). I need to be more creative, as I find that I am kind of stuck and feel like I can't be creative on my own.
It was a good interview, technological difficulties and all!
Posted by: Kylie | January 16, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Lain, another great interview. I am so impressed with the ideas about just letting go and creating art.
Posted by: Debbie | January 16, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Thanks for the great interview! I'm enjoying the podcast and LOAD challenge. :)
Posted by: Sara C. | January 16, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Thanks for another great podcast! I loved hearing about the art journals.
Posted by: AnnieB | January 16, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Great pod cast! I love Linda Woods and read her blog. I love her take on art journaling-and I love that she uses her ironing board for her desk! Now I know where to work if I'm staying at a hotel (or with DH's family!)
Posted by: Kathryn Johnson | January 16, 2008 at 02:16 PM
I loved the interview with Linda!! She's so right about "coloring outside the lines"... As an artist myself, I struggle with expressing myself because it needs to be "neat and perfect". My niece and nephew love to color... and I encourage them to cover the paper. :) I don't want to be the one that holds them back. LOL. :)
Posted by: Melissa | January 16, 2008 at 02:53 PM
awesome podcast! ive been journaling off and on since 2003 and i love hearing other peoples' perspectives on it.
Posted by: amanda | January 16, 2008 at 03:07 PM