Margo is joined by the very serious, but never solemn, creative ball of energy, Zoë Collins. Zoë believes that color is not to be wrestled with, but spun like magic, that art cures the troubled soul and that taxes are a privilege, not a curse. Her work has been described as colorful, powerful, fresh, quirky, witty and mad. She writes, draws, paints, prints, collages and teaches and believes that peace comes from within, from working out who you are and being gentle with your perceived failings. She loves showing people how to be creative, both in person and online and is a firm believer that creativity is a muscle we are all capable of flexing.
Margo and Zoe discuss:
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The common feeling of loss or lack of purpose when you don’t have a plan or path
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The strong desire or wanting to be good at everything you do
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Why recognition is important to her and how she realized this
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Creativity as a muscle
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Problem solving as a form of creativity
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What she’s learned through therapy, meditation, and other intentional practices
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How to find your authenticity advice for tapping into your own creativity
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Self-discovery and her latest project, You: Artfull Self-Discovery
Zoë currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband, two kids, favorite girl dog, and a large elderly cat.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Taking Your Creative Practice From Undiscovered to Unforgettable Through PR With Beth Nydick
Connect with Zoë:
https://www.instagram.com/zoecollinsart/
https://facebook.com/hoodlumfriends
https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/zoecollins
People inspiring Zoe:
1. My art teacher and friend, Donna Malone, who works like a ballerina dances — it’s beautiful to watch. Her work is all over our house!
https://www.donnamaloneartist.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_donnamalone/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
2. Mirka Mora — a rebellious and gorgeous artist. She emigrated from Paris to Australia in 1951 and lived an incredibly rich life in Melbourne. I’ve stayed in her hotel which is adorned with her work. She died in 2018.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirka_Mora
3. My friends. Without getting too emotional, just know that finally, in my 40s, I feel like I finally understand the treasure of female friendship. The ones who drive from out of town to take you to the hospital for your first operation; the ones who pull you up when you’ve been a butthead, then gently tell you they’re not letting go of your friendship; and the ones who pick up your kids when you need them to, deliver care packages and make you squeal with laughter! Treasure, I say!
