Richard Nicoll had a successful design career, which he loved. As his career became more business-oriented and less creative, he found himself in a bit of a creative hole. So he taught himself to play bass guitar (left-handed, even though he is
Finding fine art helped Morven Shortt find her feet. Starting in higher education in her fifties she says was hard, but very rewarding.Hear about how Morven took that step from mother to student, and about how she came to make art from waste ma
Phillipa James, photographer behind 100 Women of Oxford, dropped out of college, but returned to studies on an art foundation and on to moving image, which gave her a good, creative career in film and television. However, the film industry is n
Rob Ballentine enjoyed drawing as a child, but when it became an obligation he became disheartened. The music business called to his creative nature, but an interest in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) was a stronger draw. Find out, then, how
When Karen Joy’s boys grew up, she had a ‘niggling feeling’, and joined a watercolour class. But that is a far cry from the acrylic paintings she is so passionate about now. Find out about her journey from printmaking, picture restoration, hors
Cassandra's journey from Canada to Oxford has taken a number of twists and turns, encompassing engineering, travelling, having a family and growing her weaving skills and community weaving business.The Oxford Weaving Studio at creativityfound.c
Tereza Barnard had a discouraging review of her art as a youngster, and went on to study and pursue a career in psychology. But something didn’t quite sit right for her. Find out how Tereza changed her circumstances and now earns money and acco
This week we are going FULL SPOOKY with our first installment of listener-submitted ghost stories! Visit our shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in at [email protected]!
Printing with linocuts after a not-very promising start.Oxfordshire-based printmaker Gerry Coles didn't have the best start to her linocut experience, but with perseverance, she discovered an art form she was passionate about, and good at! Disc
Hi everyone! This week we are talking all things side hustles. We hope this is helpful to some who have been considering making a change or adding a side hustle due to Covid-19. Email us at [email protected] and visit the shownotes at
Since long periods of dry, hot weather are now the norm, drought design expert, author, and landscape consultant Mary Irish joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to celebrate plant
By Katie Holdefehr We're all for DIY cleaning solutions and at-home stain removal methods, but there are some things that are simply better left to the professionals. When it comes to fragile antiques you don't want to rui
By Kelsey Mulvey Picture this: Your home is finally tidied up to perfection. All your loose papers and mail are meticulously organized and stored. Your laundry has been folded to perfection, with not even a stray sock in s
By Maggie Seaver Emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable qualities you can have, both at work and in life. But what exactly is it, and how is it different from general intelligence, or IQ? "Emotional intelligen
By Brittany Loggins 'Tis the season—for canceling plans. January, February, and March are hard months for a number of reasons. It’s cold, you’re still short on cash after the holidays, and you’re probably craving sunlight