It’s the end of January and while many of you are well on your way to integrating new year’s resolutions into your life, I feel like I’m lagging. Two months of family, work and holiday bustle has left me worn out and uninspired.
But today is a new day and it’s because I realized one important thing: the cause of my depletion was actually depletion. The lack of creativity (or not enough of) had a profound effect on me: weight gain, lack of tolerance and the feeling that I just wasn’t myself.
I started to spend more time on social media seeing what others were doing and then feeling the opposite of inspired. I noticed I was cooking less and eating out more. NOT my normal preference. Watching TV every night instead of reading. OK for a few nights, but a whole month? Nope. Not me.
I knew what was happening.
I’ve always been diligent about my daily habits:
1. Rest, which means a full 8 hours a night
2. Eat healthfully with treats in moderation
3. Create something daily: art, food, blog post, etc.
4. Spend at least 1/4 of my day alone doing the above (the introverted me requires this)
And when one of these is eliminated, I know I’ve gone off my own little rails and need to make a change. And the solution lies where all solutions lie…in a good book.
But I need your help if I’m going to get my creative mojo back.
Join me for my very first Deep Space Sparkle Book Club selection and how I plan to use it to help me banish my creative depletion.
In this episode, I share 3 ways to identify burnout and what to do about it.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– Why I felt the need to take a break from the podcast
– How my recent experiences could apply to you, and help you in your own situation
– What are 3 telltale signs you’re ready to take some time off
– How I’ve noticed I’ve been changing, as a result of not being creative enough
– What I plan to do to refill my creative cup and a special invitation I have for you to join me on this journey
– Why you won’t want to miss next week’s special Art Made Easy episode…
DOWNLOAD THE FREE BOOK CLUB CHECKLIST
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
It’s the end of January and while many of you are well on your way to integrating new year’s resolutions into your life, I feel like I’m lagging. Two months of family, work and holiday bustle has left me worn out and uninspired.
But today is a new day and it’s because I realized one important thing: the cause of my depletion was actually depletion. The lack of creativity (or not enough of) had a profound effect on me: weight gain, lack of tolerance and the feeling that I just wasn’t myself.
I started to spend more time on social media seeing what others were doing and then feeling the opposite of inspired. I noticed I was cooking less and eating out more. NOT my normal preference. Watching TV every night instead of reading. OK for a few nights, but a whole month? Nope. Not me.
I knew what was happening.
I’ve always been diligent about my daily habits:
1. Rest, which means a full 8 hours a night
2. Eat healthfully with treats in moderation
3. Create something daily: art, food, blog post, etc.
4. Spend at least 1/4 of my day alone doing the above (the introverted me requires this)
And when one of these is eliminated, I know I’ve gone off my own little rails and need to make a change. And the solution lies where all solutions lie…in a good book.
But I need your help if I’m going to get my creative mojo back.
Join me for my very first Deep Space Sparkle Book Club selection and how I plan to use it to help me banish my creative depletion.
In this episode, I share 3 ways to identify burnout and what to do about it.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– Why I felt the need to take a break from the podcast
– How my recent experiences could apply to you, and help you in your own situation
– What are 3 telltale signs you’re ready to take some time off
– How I’ve noticed I’ve been changing, as a result of not being creative enough
– What I plan to do to refill my creative cup and a special invitation I have for you to join me on this journey
– Why you won’t want to miss next week’s special Art Made Easy episode…
DOWNLOAD THE FREE BOOK CLUB CHECKLIST
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
LINKS & RESOURCES
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
Patty Palmer At Home Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
LINKS & RESOURCES
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
Patty Palmer At Home Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy off the ground.
Many of you were so pumped about this show but confessed that you had no idea what a podcast was. I love you guys for your unbridled enthusiasm.
Here’s a quick definition of a podcast & what to expect from Art Made Easy:
A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
You can subscribe to the show via iTunes and Stitcher radio. The benefit is that your free podcast ap on your iPhone will automatically be updated with all the podcast episodes from any show you subscribe to.
Go ahead and give it a try!
To listen on your laptop or computer, just click the play button in the colored box below.
To listen via iTunes, click on the “play in iTunes” banner and click subscribe.
And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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This was a timely podcast… I had been missing them… But I just realist ended to several of your older episodes… I learn something new every time. And I ordered the book club book! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this endeavor! Sparkle on !!
I can’t belive it I have been feeling the same way, too much run around and disorganized thoughts. I go throught he day and feel like I get nothing important doen even though I work all day, ugh. Time for a rest start here too! My book is on hold and I have downloaded the checklist. You rock Patti, and book clubs are awesome : )
Thanks Melissa!
Being a creative artist has highs and lows inherently built into the cycle of the creative process.
It has been my experience to embrace this energy and listen to your own inner voice as to what you need from your heart, hands and mind.
It’s o.k. to slow down and take a time out Patty. Your creative energy will return 🙂 Your friend, Ruth
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Dear girl! I feel for you. May the days be restful and bring you the deep restoration you need. I read Twyla’s book 4 years ago. JUST AMAZING!!!
I’m a re-reader and re-watcher and with your podcast, I’m a re-listener … sometimes giving a podcast a multi-listen ?! So not only are they worth my listening time once, but why’re also something I keep going back to. They’re a valuable resource helping me find strength and joy in my responsibilities. Your podcasts help me in so many different specific ways, but the *best* way they help me is by helping me get perspective and get up above the fray of daily details… you help me aim to swim with strength vs just treading water. Thanks for the effort it takes to get out the equipment and start recording, and for following your compulsion to record this particular episode ???.