Creative Healing: Exploring Mixed Media Art with Amanda Trought
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In this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik engages in a deep conversation with artist Amanda Trought, who is joining Fodder School 4 as an instructor. Amanda shares her diverse art journey, encompassing mixed media projects and large sculptural works displayed at Queen's Park Gallery in Barbados. She delves into the therapeutic and emotional aspects of art, recounting her personal experiences and the nurturing of creativity in daily life. The discussion also touches on her ventures in poetry, children's book writing and illustration, and her family life, including her husband's screenplay writing career. Amanda talks about her creative routine and balancing art production with content sharing across various platforms like YouTube and podcasts. This insightful exchange highlights the intersection of art, healing, and self-expression, revealing the profound impact of creativity on well-being and self-discovery.
00:08 Meet Amanda Trought
10:23 Amanda's Artistic Journey
27:52 Discovering Mixed Media
30:06 Art and Health
36:23 Finding Creative Voice
52:42 The Responsibility of Sharing Your Art
54:55 Emotional Intelligence and Creativity Coaching
55:59 The Venn Diagram of Artists
57:52 Art as a Healing Practice
01:01:30 Creating Art for Yourself and Others
01:04:13 Exploring and Experimenting in Art
01:20:27 The Impact of Art on Well-being
01:26:00 Amanda's Creative Routine
01:34:10 Prolific Content Creation
01:37:14 Final Thoughts and Inspirations