“Creativity is a process of making—and of becoming.”In this episode of Deep Dive Creatives, retired Lutheran pastor and lifelong artist Joel Nickel shares the story of a lifetime spent exploring form, color, faith, mistakes, and the joy of discovery. From gouache to enamel, from Chicago to Oregon, from biblical imagination to German Expressionism, Joel invites you to see yourself as God’s artwork—a living poem.A rich, inspiring conversation for anyone who creates.

Rachel Ost dedicates a large amount of her spare time as a playwright. Over the years she has learned a great deal about the process of adapting stories for the stage and learning a great deal about herself along the way. Rachel communicates in a down to earth level in order to encourage you and inspire you in your own creative journey.#deeoduvecreatives, #creativitypodcast, #creativewriting, #podcast, #playwriting #rachelost00:00 Creativity is…00:38 Meet Rachel Ost09:02 Defining creativity10:45 The creative process14:00 Favorite part of the creative process16:41 Sources of inspiration.19:25 How do you deal with creative dry spells?24:05 How to get creatively unstuck25:56 Motivation30:10 Do you have creativity mentors?32:44 What is your creative philosophy?34:11 Do you have creativity goals?36:07 Threats to creativity?39:53 An Inspirational Word

A conversation between artist, Mike Gatlin and Tammy McGinnis.

"Beauty points the way to love." Makoto Fujimura

Mike grew up throughout the west and southwest of America, and learned to see the distinctive beauty of our world no matter where he found himself. Bringing that extravagant beauty onto a simple piece of paper using pencil and watercolor is one of the joys of his life as an artist. He loves working on paper because it emphasizes the impermanence of our lives.

Mike doesn't limit himself to any specific subject matter—He'll paint everything from vast landscapes to individual objects; urban and small town scenes; still life’s, portraits and figurative work—no subject matter is off limits. He is just looking for a bit of beauty that captures his imagination.