The Subnormal Podcast

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After an over 6 month hiatus the podcast is back and to start us back into the swing of things I have for you an interview with my hubby - Miggs Sonny! Here is more about our artist:

Miggs is a full-time artist, part-time illustrator, occasional graphic designer, sometimes animator, and definitely not a rapper. He creates exciting visual works specializing in portraiture, branding, album packaging and motion graphics.

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Hello, dear listener! September brings the shift of Autumn, so to celebrate this change of season with a beautiful conversation with a fantastic artist and teacher. Krisztina is our artist this month, and in this conversation, we talk about her process, how she paints as a way of sharing her life and experiences, her transition into motherhood, and the journey that has led her here. Here is some more about our artist:

Krisztina Lazar is a painter of imaginary realism. Her current body of work “Motherhood

is Metal” explores the alchemically transformative elements of having a child, from the negredo

of total dissolution, the albedo of Madonna-esque bliss to the rubedo of integration and

wholeness. Using both a Mische of oil and egg tempera and direct Alla Prima techniques to

render hyperealistic sacred art, Krisztina creates figurative and portrait paintings that exist in the

vesica piscis of fantasy and visionary painting.

Krisztina completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA

graduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres department. Her

paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the United States and Europe,

most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum in Gruyere, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles

of painting to many students in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in

multiple articles, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and works in Northern

California.

Welcome to this bonus episode of the podcast for August. Today, I have the honor of sharing a beautiful conversation with a talented artist named Jade. Her work is truly transformative and filled with magic. Here is some more info about our dear artist!

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Jade Wolfe is an artist, art therapy student, and Reiki practitioner from Saskatchewan, Canada. Her work is a testament to the deep interplay between psychology, spirituality, and a profound relationship with the land. Born with an innate curiosity about the human experience, Jade pursued a degree in psychology, delving into the intricate workings of the human psyche. This academic journey planted the seeds of inspiration that would later bloom in her artistic endeavours. The exploration of personal grief, existential questions, self-discovery and spirituality became recurring themes that would inspire her intuitive, visionary work, as well as vibrant landscape paintings.
As an art therapy intern, Jade has had the privilege of working closely with residents in long-term care facilities. This experience has not only deepened her understanding of the therapeutic power of art, but has also honed her focus on spirituality, grief, and the significance of our relationship with the natural world. Through art, she has witnessed the transformative potential of creativity in the healing process, guiding individuals towards self-discovery and self-expression.
In addition to their work as an art therapist, Jade is a Reiki practitioner, further emphasizing her commitment to holistic healing. The integration of Reiki principles into her artistic practice imbues their work with an added layer of intention and energy, creating pieces that resonate on a spiritual level.
Jade's paintings are an invitation to embark on a contemplative journey. Her pieces navigate the intricate tapestry of human emotions, offering solace to the grieving heart and encouraging viewers to reconnect with their creative and spiritual essence.

Hello friend! So excited to share another amazing conversation with you. This time I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Tara. Here is a little more about our artist!

Hello friends! It's been a second, but we are back! And with another wonderful conversation with another talented artist. This month features a artist named Court (They/He) here is some more about our artist: Hiya! My name is Court Zeitler (they/he), and I am a 25-year-old multi-media artist from Carroll County, MD. My full-time job is running my art business, Cosmic Court Arts. My dream is to provide healing, growth, and connection in my communities through my artwork. I sell my own prepared work, as well as provide many custom-made pieces tailored to specific requests of my clients. The mediums I work most in are acrylic paintings, ink, printmaking, and digital. I also dabble in colored pencil, watercolor, and sculptural works of many types. I travel the East Coast to attend many festivals where I sell and create artwork. I hope to soon expand my outreach to begin teaching and sharing what I have learned as an artist, so that others may begin to utilize art as a healing tool. Thank you for being interested in my work! 

Happy 3 years to the Subnormal Podcast! To celebrate 3 years of creative magic, I have for you a fantastic interview with artist, energy worker, and teacher, Nancy Martin. Here is a little more about our artist:"Nancy Martin is a Chicana mixed media artist, she creates out of her home studio in Menifee, CA. Her passion is sharing the process of creating art primarily with women, mothers and children. She believes creativity teaches sovereignty, connects us to our authentic selves, offers mental and emotional healing while building self confidence, neural connections, mindfulness and leads to fun fulfilling individual growth. 

As a first generation Mexican American, Nancy was born and raised in the Inland Empire. She is primarily a self taught artist, yet she has a degree in Interior Design from FIDM, Los Angeles. A mother herself, Nancy understands the demands that modern aged mothers and women are up against and she has learned to use her art as a form of support for her mental and emotional health. In her motherhood journey with her 9 year old son, she has come to understand the beautiful connections that happen when mothers and children create together. She believes that bringing art into a community elevates the livelihood of its citizens and she strives to support her community with art. 

As an artist Nancy is currently showing her latest collection “The Root”. Which is a narrative art series that is about connecting with your creative intuition and allowing spiritual and mental connections too to guide her through the creative process. This guidance allows her to connect to her authentic self to in turn share her story. Nancy also uses art as a way to release negative conditioning, allow her mind to process trauma and pain and alchemize them into art.

Nancy offers a variety of freelance art and energy services such as Logo & Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, Art Event Wellness Facilitation, Live Paintings, Wall Muraling, Energetic Clearings and Kids virtual Art classes." 

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This month's episode is here! This month's episode is with visionary artist Jennifer. Here is some more about our artist:

"Jennifer was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1988. In the earliest years of her life, she lived in Los Altos, California where many of her earliest memories were of her making art. In 1994 she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Growing up in Utah, she consistently studied art throughout her adolescence, and in 2006 began studying oil painting with BYU art professor Sydney Bowman. In 2006-2007 she began taking independent college art courses with Sydney.
In 2008, she received a scholarship to The Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she looked forward to continuing her artistic education and pursuing her passion for painting. After studying painting at the Academy for two and a half years, Jennifer decided to accelerate her independent ideas of art and began an internship with San Francisco-based artist Hilary Williams whom she worked for several months. During her experience in the unique city of San Francisco, she was greatly inspired by the diverse and rich culture the city possessed and enriched by the abounding palette of different art forms and the unified vision of humanity within the community.

In 2011, Jennifer moved back to Salt Lake City for 9 months and began intensely focusing on her new work as an inspired artist-entrepreneur. During this time, she worked with Shiloh Sophia McCloud and participated in her BLOOMING ARTISTS program where she created a foundation for her art and business. Shortly after the program, she moved back to the Bay Area as a trampoline knowing she was heading to Europe, somehow.
In 2012, Jennifer traveled to Italy to attend the ‘Expanded Visions' painting seminar to study the renaissance painting technique called the ‘Mischtechnik’. Here, she was introduced to this lineage of art with international artists Laurence Caruana, Maura Holden, Amanda Sage, and A. Andrew Gonzalez.
In 2014, Jennifer studied with Philip Rubinov Jacobson and Mantra Cora in Boulder, CO to deepen her study of the Mischtechnik and to explore the diversity in this lineage. Here, she was greatly inspired by Philip and his way of teaching. She studied with him again in Payerbach, Austria the summer of 2016.
Jennifer has relentlessly exhibited her work in galleries and locations in the United States, such as Salt Lake City, Ukiah, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Denver, and Spokane, as well as Internationally in Brazil, Austria, England, and France.
Currently, she is residing in Southern Idaho; working full time in her art studio, and raising her sweet son Tyden; with her loving and devoted husband Ryan."

Hello friends! Here is another lovely interview, this time featuring Alexandria Crow from Montana, here is a little more about our artist: "Working in my studio has become a daily ritual and meditation, this practice is what keeps me grounded and centered in my reality. I see each vessel as a chunk of Earth able to be utilized and cherished.

In 2017, I attended a ceremony and as we gathered to eat we went through and took small morsels from each dish and placed them on what was called a Spirit plate. Being a chef and artist, I was inspired in an entirely new way. At the next gathering, I brought one of my creations as an offering. It was magical to create functional wares that were full of intention and beauty. I obtained a passion for creating utilitarian pottery, this small act has expanded into what my work is today, ever-evolving and growing.

Soda firing is full of trial and error. I will forever be learning and have watched my work change dramatically over the past year while focusing on the firing process. The ability to witness the flames' path across the pots creating shadows has brought inspiration to what shapes can do. This next formulation of pots focuses on multifunctional objects and how they can dance with fire."

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Hello! As we close out this year that is 2022, I have for you today a very powerful conversation about self-care, community care, and mindfully creating in concern for our carbon footprint! Today's conversation is with a make named Julia, here is more about our artist!

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The time has come for another amazing interview. This time we expand outside the states to our neighbors to the north. I am  so excited to share another jewelry maker all the way from Canada! Here is some more about our artist:

Jewellery, Magic, & Tarot

"Janet Goodspeed is the creatrix at Good Sigil Arts; a jewellery micro-business inspired by tarot and astrology. Goodspeed is a trained jeweller, gemmologist, and educator as well as a tarot reader and astrologer. She handcrafts sterling silver and gemstone jewellery with intention in her Vancouver BC studio."

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Hello Friends! July is almost over but I do have a new episode to share! This is another first for the podcast because this month we have a Performing Artist! (How cool is that?) Meet our artist of the month, Sarah. Here is more about our artist! Sarah Corbyn Woolf is the tarot teacher and reader behind Ecstatic Rabbit Tarot. She started pulling cards on the playground in middle school and continued her personal practice for over a decade before beginning her professional one. The core of her work is to support clients’ and students’ pursuit of self-inquiry. She does so by balancing practicality with spirituality, gravity with playfulness, tender care with tough love. She interprets tarot cards with attention to pattern, narrative, symbolism, and poetry. She offers a course on tarot fundamentals, classes on the minor and major arcana, special topics workshops, and one-on-on tarot study. Her ongoing research includes the history of tarot, the application of somatic and expressive movement to its practice, and the relationship between tarot’s recent popularity and the erasure of Roma people and culture.

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Hello friends, I am excited to share another talented illustrator with you all today. Here is some more information about our artist this month, Gloria: "I have always struggled with being able to represent and express the experiences of people of color in a delicate and insightful way. As an artist and mother, the lack of representation of my identities inspires me to create art that expresses the intersections of spirituality, nature, and humanity. For example, it drives me to build relationships with writers to illustrate books that illuminate our stories. The plight of my people and our pursuit of sovereignty led me to educating myself on the healing magic, symbolism, and wisdom we bestow upon the world.

My goal is to help heal, educate, inspire, and  create work from a place of gratitude and self- forgiveness. My artistic practice seeks to offer healing by highlighting themes of spirituality in nature as we are all connected to it. Every aspect of nature has a spiritual purpose and function within our existence. My work draws on those meanings for the mission of self-discovery and collective healing. I examine feelings of oppression and how knowledge of self, nature, and symbols can combat self-inflicted and/or external pain."

Happy May Friends, I am excited to share our first poet on the podcast! I met Eryn years ago, taking their workshops and working together privately. Eryn is an amazing facilitator and it was such a pleasure to sit down and talk to them about their work. Here is a little more about today's artist! Eryn Johnson (she/they) is a queer breathwork facilitator, energy worker, and writer based in Philadelphia. They write to remember, to heal, to process. Her poetry explores the impacts of religious trauma and cisheteropatriarchy, telling stories of survival and of becoming. You can find them on Instagram @erynj_.

So excited to share another amazing conversation. Our second one this month since its the 2 year anniversary was on Tuesday! This time its with the artist behind the brand @emptyandamazing, Heather Enders. Here is more about our artist:

Art is a reaction to living, it is something i am continually mulling over, balancing impulsive reactions and deep reflection. Small moments can affect us on a large scale, and my artwork looks to monumentalize those tiny points in time.

I find a comfort in the natural world i cannot find anywhere else. Standing still, and existing in this moment can be difficult, but when i am outside or bonding with plants suddenly i can stop and focus on now.

Heather has a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art + Design and is trained in both traditional painting/drawing techniques, as well as unconventional contemporary art theory. In addition to fine art she also has experience in event planning and gallery management. She has designed logos for a variety of businesses, bands, and local events in Massachusetts, New Mexico, and beyond.

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Hello friends! This month marks the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PODCAST!!!! I am so thankful to share the work of so many amazing artists. And to celebrate the magic of this two year mark, I want to share TWO amazing conversations with you. Starting with the artist Emily Kell. Here is a little more about our artist: Emily is a Boulder, Colorado based artist whose artistic focus is on portraiture and paintings that have an emotional and empowering element to them. Her artwork takes root in ideals of the divine feminine, in the transmutative power of shadow work, and in the mystical realms. In her artwork and in life, she celebrates the spiritual journey of the human family, the sacred Mysteries, and the country of dreams.

Through her artwork and poetry, Emily endeavors to explore the space between the worlds, and to bring symbolic entities through and onto canvas. For the past decade, Emily has been painting women whom she has a personal connection to, in the hopes to reflect what she knows of their being through the lens of archetype. Emily shares much of her own personal experience of the human journey by way of her poetry, which is written throughout her paintings in a language of her creation. It is her hope that these pieces serve as windows into subconscious realms, and as talismans of cathartic reflection for the viewer.

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So excited to share another amazing and talented artist. Here is more about Alex and her work:  Alex Lozier is a jewelry artist + alchemist currently working and residing in the Hudson Valley, NY.  Inspired by the beauty of natural landscapes and organic materials, she creates jewelry that adorns the body with crystals, bones, insects and wood.  Her work explores the intersection between the body and the spirit realm.  She creates talismans that celebrate the beauty of the Earth and awaken the inner magic of the soul.

She graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA with a BFA in Crafts in 2010. She has received awards for Excellence in Jewelry from the Society of North American Goldsmiths and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. She has exhibited her work at craft shows, galleries, and museums.  She is also a certified Reiki Master + Stone Alchemist.  In her free time, Alex is an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, yogi and lives an Ayurvedic lifestyle.  She also has a ball python named, Noodle.

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I am so excited to share this months artist, Martin Bridge. Here is a little more about our artist: Martin is proudly carrying his family tradition forth as he lives, creates and teaches in the hills of Western Massachusetts. His work spans a wide range of media from Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Theater Design and Site Specific Installations to Performance. One of the most central themes to his work is an exploration of the natural world and our place as humans in relation to the web of life that we are a part of. His work bridges realms of science and mysticism in an effort to challenge the cultural paradigms that dictate how we relate to both the natural world as well as our brothers and sisters. As an avid Permaculture designer he strives to create work that improves his own awareness of how he relates to the natural world and invites viewers to contemplate how to live in better balance with the world around us. His Permaculture works have been shared in international publications and educational material. Through his work he hopes to inspire and cultivate a greater sense of mystery and possibility in our experience of the world. Find out more about Martin through the links down below!

Hello friends! I am so excited to share this months episode with Mackensey Alexander. We get into some beautifully deep conversations about her work so make sure you check out the links to see some examples of her amazing work. Here is a quick bio about this months artist: “As a lifelong student and seeker, I am always curious and eager to learn. I love traveling, communing with nature, building campfires, nesting, binging on audiobooks, and discovering new ways to explore my body and celebrate my senses.  I value authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion above all else, and I strive to live my life according to these virtues.

Hello Friends! It has been far too long since our last episode but I am so excited to be back and share with you our first ceramics artist, Clarissa Eck! A little more about her: Clarissa Eck is a ceramic artist who studied Illustration at Pratt Institute and graduated with a BFA in 2014. Clarissa studied pottery informally at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia and completed their two-year work exchange program, similar to an internship. Clarissa uses the technique of sgraffito, or carving into clay, to integrate animal messengers, ancient plant knowledge and hermetic symbolism into her illustrated pottery.

Todays episode is with Sarah, an artist and art therapist working in Philly. Here is a little more about them! Sarah works as a registered art therapist and maintains a personal art practice. Their art making is rooted in exploring human experience through relational themes within oneself, with others, collectives and systems. They work with pen, ink, watercolor, cut paper, acrylics, digitally and ceramics most regularly. Pre-pandemic, Sarah hosted Make Night, free and open access community gatherings supporting creative practice and community building. They also create workshops for creative based self reflection and occasionally make works for sale, gifting, or trade. She earned her MA in Art Therapy and Counseling at Drexel University and holds a BFA in Printmaking from Tyler School of Art, Temple University.

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Hello friends! Today I wanted to share my spiritual art journey as well as announce my new website! subnormalchild.com is where you can find my work as well as connect with me. So excited to share my story with you and hope it can inspire you to turn art into a tool for ritual for yourself.

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With the magic of Sagittarius season upon us, I want to share another amazing interview with you. Here is a little bit more about our artist Eeden: Eeden Theta Shale is an androgynous artist, activist & healing practitioner. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, their ancestral roots reach back in the area at least ten generations. Invested in DIY punk, trauma recovery & garden medicine, they continue to breathe live into the city’s creative community. For over thirteen years, poetic writing & painting have been their pressure release in reclaiming empowerment after abuse. These days, they play in a band called Knife Friend while working on a solo project entitled “Eeden & the Elder.” Spending most of their time creating, researching, planting, they enjoy life with their three cats: Akashi, Bumi, & Squish. Eeden continues to explore the wide world of art through holistic handpoke tattooing, in the styles of their Druidic & Eurasian lineage. Touching on vital connection, deep cuts in the trenches, & the cry of catharsis, they seek to bring the winding road of life full circle.

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Lots of things happening in the world so its my absolute pleasure to share with you this ray of sunshine in todays episode. Amelia Jamerson is born and raised in Savannah, GA. She graduated from SCAD, majoring in Advertising. As a passionate optimist and good vibes enthusiast, it's her objective to radiate those feelings throughout her work. She's a self declared "heart-ist." Every time a new piece is created, it's made with the purpose to inspire, to love, and to encourage yourself and others. They're visual feel goods. Hearts are found on the foreheads of all people and animals as a reminder to think and act in a loving way.

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Hello again! Happy shift in the season. This week I am sharing with you a very talented weaver named Anne. Here is more about her before we dive in! Anne Fernweh (Fairn-way) is a witch and a weaver, and works to meld the two through the creation of fiber spells. These handcrafted heirloom textiles are designed to boost magical intent, support the Earth through sustainable sourcing, while combining beauty with function. By curating combinations of fiber, plant, color, crystal, numerology, astrology and tarot magic, Anne infuses her handwovens offerings with specific energies and intentions designed to support, protect and uplift. Through her business, Witch | Cræft, Anne blends the ancient, tangible skill of handweaving with the animistic knowledge of our land-loving ancestors, creating magical textiles that will last for generations.

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Laurel Fae. Here is more about this weeks magical artist: My name is Laurel Fae! My interests and aspirations include: activism , Buddhism , mysticism, the healing arts, going back to your roots and Dreams!  I enjoy working with all art mediums and forms but I primarily work in Watercolor, gouache , and oil and also I love to write poetry and creative non fiction! My art is based on or inspired from my dreams and visions at night, visions and dreams during the day, my intuition, nature and overall mysticality. To me being a mystic is about breaking away the layers of reality , seeing how we are multidimensional beings and also being able to connect to the divine to Heal from our traumas and transcend the pain into something beautiful .  Through our dreams, visions and journeys - we are able to tap into all these things. My Art comes from those places - it also expresses messages I would like to convey as being a conduit for the Divine for others to see with hopes to help them on their journeys and their healing too! I am in the process of getting prints soon, I am willing to part with some originals if people ask me and open to commissions, you can reach me through my Instagram page - either my art or personal one or through my email : Laurenrosereiger@gmail.com 

This week is with the talented and beautiful, Zuwena Mshale. A jack of all trades that is always learning and growing as an artist, here is a little bit about her: My name is Zuwena Mshale,  I'm a philly based artist,  while I have a degree in art and design,  most of my creative passions are self taught.  I grew up in Wilmington Delaware and moved to Philadelphia in 2004 to start college.  It wasn't until then that my passion for art began. Painting very quickly became not only my passion but my therapy,  the creative outlet that I had been dreaming of. As of today I dabble in a few things from jewelry making,  leather goods, painting and sculpture and more.

In this episode we meet an artist on the other side of the world. Qori is an abstract painter and musician, originating from Ohio. Qori spent 9 years residing in Philly where they discovered their artistic life, nonbinary identity, and rekindled their love for adventure! Qori has been dabbling in the paints for a decade and has shown art all over the world. Qori is currently living in Taipei City Taiwan, creating art and playing music. They are  the Fronthem for an experimental rock band, called All My Boyfriendz.  Qori’s style, when it comes to pursuing anything artistic,  is pure expressionism. It’s fueled by emotion and is mixed with surrealistic ideals to create Qori’s visual and audio commentary on this life. Qori has taught art to children and adults since 2014, and directed/produced over 40 art shows all over the United States. For more info in MsWritten Art by Qori Moore visit Ms Writtenart on Facebook and Instagram (@mswrittenart)  or email qori@mswrittenart.com!

Hello again! It's been awhile but I am so happy to be back with another great interview with another great artist. Kathleen is a multi-dimensional co-creative translator of spirit. Discovering herself, the world, and her ancestry through working with plant spirits, the spinning of star stories, and the mirror of the tarot for the deeper human experience. As an artist, Kathleen went to art school here in Philadelphia and studied traditional Textile Design, but today, she uses her skill set as an intuitive medium to express what she sees in her visions. Her biggest subjects of focus are astrology and plant medicine, as she is continually inspired by the story of the stars and the soil.

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Kathleen teaches classes on astrology, tarot, and plant medicine on her Patreon

Todays artist is Lindsay, a teacher of many magics and visionary artist. Today we dive into her practice along with her journey as well as what she is dreaming up for the future. Make sure to check out the links to tap into all the magic she is sharing right now! Lindsay Jamison is a visionary artist, holistic wellness educator and psychic medium. She bridges art with ancient healing practices to support her patrons in positive lifestyle transformation. She specializes in combining meditation, shamanic journeying and art as therapeutic tools for self-healing and meaningful personal growth. Lindsays artwork is an energetic transmission often including mandalas, sacred geometry and natural elements. You can find her live painting and vending art at events, teaching transformative workshops and private sessions, hosting creative ceremonies and offering psychic readings and energy healing to her community.

Our first guest is Rachael Amber! Follow her here and find out more through her bio down below. 

Rachael Amber is an illustrator and designer who creates art & healing tools to raise awareness and foster connection between all living beings. Most of her artwork focuses on depicting the beauty of nature & the energetic interconnection between ourselves and the natural world. She also focuses on subjects of menstrual cycle awareness, empowerment & radical self-care through her annual creation of Cycles Journal: an illustrated guide to tracking your lunar & menstrual cycles.