I've always been fascinating with acting. It's not just people playing make-believe, it takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and commitment. Listen in as I talk about this amazing, and oftentimes under-appreciated, art form.

Death is something we usually choose not to talk about due to our fear of the unknown, but through art we can explore and examine our fears and maybe try to get a glimpse of the other side. Join me as I look into the topic of death and how it affects our creative output.

As creators, we all dream of being considered professionals. But where is the line that separates the two? Is it definite or arbitrary? Join me as I look into what it takes to be a professional artist.

Why are horror and fear popular subjects in the art world? For centuries, we've continued to seek out ways to scare ourselves and we keep coming back for more. Join me as I explore the reasons behind our obsession with fear and how we explore it in our artistic output.

We all dream of making money off our art, but how realistic is that dream? In this episode, I talk about how the monetization of art has changed over the centuries and what modern artists can - and should - expect from the market.

We see ads around us every day. Some are good, some are bad. But have you ever considered advertising to be art? Join me as I discuss advertising as an art form. 

We often take for granted how important it is to have a sense of wonder about the world around us. Not only for our own mental health, but also because it can fuel our creativity. Join me as I talk about regaining our childlike sense of wonder and how we can use it to improve ourselves and our art. 

I think we all have music inside us, but we may not know how to tap into it. Join me as I talk about making music, about finding your inner rhythm, about expressing yourself with sound. It doesn't matter if you have a talent for it, all that matters is that you make yourself heard. 

How important is empathy in art, specifically, in writing? Join me as I talk about the role empathy plays in creativity and in our personal lives.

How much does personal experience influence our creativity? Join me as I talk about both the subtle and obvious ways experience influences art, and how it's influenced my own writing.