LIA Cast 254 - Side Hustling for Product Development

A truth for many of us is we have to hold down some other jobs while we hustle to make our art. How do we think about this friction between keeping the lights on and developing new products?

Speaking of which, Rob and Jerzy are wrapping up their Art Soundoff entries and have some reflections on using creative challenges to develop new products. Is an art challenge a good chance to set aside time to make new things? How does it change your relationship and experience with the challenge?

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LIA Cast 168 - Idea Generating Warm Ups (Rebroadcast)

In this episode of the Lean Into Art Cast, Jerzy and Rob explore warming up visually for generating ideas. We’ll walk through and practice, a generative approach that’s a bit of prompting and bit of randomness that works both solo and in groups. Then we’ll explore more about the why, when, and how of this sort of generative practice exercise.

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LIA Cast 253 - Art Soundoff Check In

We’re halfway through Art Soundoff 2018! Jerzy and Rob check in on how they’re engaging with this yearly commitment and how they’re thinking about the second half.

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LIA Cast 106 - Reflection with Intention, with Ashley Knapp (rebroadcast)

Exploring more of the benefits of reflection & new reflection strategies on the Lean Into Art Cast!

The value of reflecting on one's work and experience has bubbled up repeatedly on the Lean Into Art Cast. Reflecting with intention helps you:

  • Focus on an upcoming task
  • Improve memory retention
  • Clarify your intended goals and perceived outcomes
  • Find valuable insights for career course-correction

We've modeled our own reflection strategies in past episodes:

But what are "reflection strategies?" Is it simply keeping a journal? A private blog? Scraps of notes on index cards? Should this journaling be private, or is there any benefit to be found in sharing it?

This time we're joined by Ashley Knapp, a cartoonist and author who has explored many reflection methods in an effort to reach readers and improve her work. Together we'll unbox how reflecting more intentionally can improve your work and help clarify your message to potential readers.

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LIA Cast 210 - Art Soundoff 4.0, Improving an Art Challenge (Rebroadcast)

Art Soundoff, the creative challenge all about reflecting on your creative process via an audio journal, is entering its fourth year. Join Jerzy and Rob for a discussion exploring how we can improve on this challenge for all who take part whether it’s your first or fourth year. Along the way we’ll explore what’s new for Art Soundoff 4.0, why we’re so into the idea still, and why we invite others to join in the fun.

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