In this episode, I discuss meditative ideation, a mindfulness practice that I've honed over the years to combat creative block. It has transformed my creative process, and I think it can unlock new realms of inspiration for you too.Links men

Role Playing for Multipotentialites

Oct 22nd, 2023 17m 19s

In this episode, I explore how role-playing can help reduce the chaos and distraction that often plague us as artists.Links to books and websites mentioned in this podcastYou And I Make A Thing podcast websiteTrick Yourself Into Breaking a

Scrum for One

May 27th, 2023 11m 25s

In this episode I explore a productivity method for creativity called Scrum for One.LinksScrum for One by Dustin WaxPhoto creditsRugby player image: Hassan Omar WamwayiHello and welcome to the Creative Shoofly podcast. I'm Thomas Beu

You And I Make A Thing with Michael Tarnoff

May 6th, 2023 42m 44s

In this episode I collaborate with artist Michael Tarnoff to make self-portraits inspired by Chuck Close.LinksO'Hanlon Center for the ArtsMichael Tarnoff's InstagramChuck Close WebsiteWikipedia Entry for Chuck CloseProcreate for the iPa

Should I A.I.?

Apr 1st, 2023 18m 22s

In this episode I explore Artificial Intelligence and some of the issues around artists using AI in their creative process. I hope you will enjoy hearing and thinking about these issues.Links For Further Reading and ViewingTech guru Jaron L

Mind Maps are Liberating

Mar 21st, 2023 10m 39s

In this episode I talk about how I use mind maps and why I find them liberating. Mind maps are an important part of my creative toolbox, but my mind mapping process is a bit different from the traditional form. I hope you will enjoy hearing abo

You And I Make a Thing with Tara Bahna-James

Feb 18th, 2023 51m 10s

In this episode, I'm continuing my improvisational experiment that I call You And I Make A Thing. I invited my friend Tara to come up with a theme or project that we could do together. I hope you will enjoy hearing about our project as much as

You And I Make A Thing with Mercedes - The Duel

Oct 16th, 2022 1h

In this episode, I speak with my friend Mercedes about the duel that takes place between the many inner voices that encourage and discourage us as artists.Links mentioned in this episode:The B0ardside - http://theb0ardside.com/Transcript:

Ep. 9 - The Joy of Making Art with Doug Gorney

Jun 14th, 2021 39m 14s

In this episode, I chat with my friend, Doug Gorney about the joy of making art. What I appreciate about Doug is his passion and warmth on the subject. I think you'll really enjoy hearing about Doug's creative journey.Music Credit: Reflecti

Ep. 8 - Effie, The Blind Spot Bot

Jun 2nd, 2021 8m 16s

In this episode I learn about my blind spot and how to respond to it.Music Credit: Reflection Flow by Doxent Zsigmond (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files

Ep. 7 - Dealing with My Creative Killjoys

Apr 13th, 2021 16m 52s

In this episode, I identify the killjoys spoiling my creative sessions and talk about what I did to defeat them.Music Credit: Reflection Flow by Doxent Zsigmond (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (

Ep 6 - Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Creativity with Rayne Dowell

Feb 19th, 2021 31m 27s

My guest Rayne Dowell and I have a conversation about highly sensitive people (HSPs) and how they approach creativity.Music Credit: Reflection Flow by Doxent Zsigmond (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommer

Ep 5 - Multipotentialites and Creativity, a conversation with Melissa Dinwiddie

Oct 14th, 2020 36m 54s

Hi, it's Thomas. I'm continuing to explore the concept of multipotentiality and in this episode, I have a conversation with author and creativity instigator, Melissa Dinwiddie. and we talk about what it's like to be creative when you have so ma

Ep. 4 - Being a Multipotentialite, a Conversation with Robyn Penney

Sep 16th, 2020 36m 41s

Hey, it's Thomas. Welcome to Episode 4 of the Creative Shoofly Podcast. In this episode, I'm doing something a little bit different. I have invited a good friend of mine, Robyn Penney, to have a conversation about being a multipotentialite.Thi

Ep. 3 - Getting Back On The Wagon

Jul 12th, 2020 20m 10s

In this third episode I explore why I haven't been creating much in the past weeks and how I'm getting back to creativity.-Thomas BeutelMusic Credit: Reflection Flow by Doxent Zsigmond (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons At

Ep. 2 - Me and the Fabulous Tim Toady

May 23rd, 2020 11m 59s

Welcome to the second episode of my podcast! In this podcast I explore the principle of There's More Than One Way To Do It, and how that helps me get around creative block.-Thomas BeutelMusic Credit: Reflection Flow by Doxent Zsigmond (c) c

Ep. 1 - Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru are still alive

May 5th, 2020 16m 33s

Welcome to the first episode of my podcast! In this podcast I explore the role of not knowing in the creative process. I'm finding that as I practice letting go of what I know, the process of creating art becomes easier. I hope that you might f

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