Watch on YouTube here; https://youtu.be/vYxQPAyTPnQ?si=g-slY2G_ziNR5D9L

For full show notes go to; https://louiseemily.com/blogs/podcast/maryanne-old-creativity-saved-my-life-s1-e6

To learn more about the Art After Dark workshops go to; https://louiseemily.com/pages/business-workshops

This week’s artistic explorer is Maryanne Old, a Norfolk-born artist and florist. Working from her cottage studio, in many different mediums, she paints seriously and crafts for fun!

Her paintings are in collections worldwide and always have her bright, feminine, natural-world, vibe, that's so recognisable in her work.

Following a severe illness where painting contributed to her recovery, Maryanne now helps others to experience the benefits of creativity by running art and craft classes across Norfolk.

And if you want to bring the benefits of creativity to your workplace, DM me to find out more about our Art After Dark workshops.

This week’s artistic explorer is Shekhar Deshpande. Shekhar is an enthusiast and committed creative hobbyist, dedicating his spare time to singing, songwriting, playing guitar and blogging. His epiphany in music came when, after decades of listening to and performing covers, and with much encouragement from his wife, Monica, he started writing his own songs in both Hindi and English. As you’ll hear, even in his day job as a marketing professional, working as Head of Strategy on global accounts at Meta he emphasises to his teams, the importance of allowing time for creative pursuits.

Harry Shaw is a filmmaker, beginning life in the world of documentary for Channel 4 where he directed many non-fiction films. 

Harry’s films focus on thought-provoking, perspective-shifting stories which aim to have a positive social impact. 

Exemplifying this, his most recent film is a documentary about dementia called 'DON'T THINK TWICE', with music by Bob Dylan. As is his upcoming short, 'SUGAR BABIES' - a hypnotic queer drama - which is due for release this year and has been nominated for awards including best film and best director. 

Harry’s activism extends to affecting change at the heart of government where he’s attracted millions of people with his campaign to ban conversion therapy.

He’s currently working on his debut narrative feature film which is in development with Article1 Productions.

For full show notes go to; https://louiseemily.com/blogs/podcast/harry-shaw-how-script-writing-builds-empathy-s1-e4

To learn more about the Art After Dark workshops go to; https://louiseemily.com/pages/business-workshops

Artist and teacher, Claire James was diagnosed with Breast cancer at just 31 years old and decided to start a creative journal where each day she would to help process and share her experience. After being given the all clear and recovering, Claire decided to turn the drawings into a book, creating "A Year With C".

She is now retraining as an Art Psychotherapist and trying to share her passion for creativity.

Packed into this episode;

⚖️How balancing certainty and the freedom of uncertainty helps us feel alive.

🌳The power of post-traumatic growth.

🖌️How mark making helps you see who you are.

🛝Why we need to allow ourselves to play. 

🧠How daily creating helps you process difficult emotions.

💖How sadness can open your heart.

🏋️Why Art Leisure Centres need to be in every town!

⚖️How balancing certainty and the freedom of uncertainty helps us feel alive.

🎨What we can learn from Picasso. For full show notes go to; https://louiseemily.com/blogs/podcast/claire-james-s1-e3 To learn more about the Art After Dark workshops go to; https://louiseemily.com/pages/business-workshops

Rory Langdon-Down is a London-based photographer and winner of the British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Humanity and Portrait of Britain, focussing on human-led storytelling through photography.

Packed into this episode you'll discover;

🎤What Stormzy, Lewis Capaldi, Little Sims and Tom Odell have in common.
🗣️How everyone has a story to tell and photography can help draw it out.
💪The power of your own personal creative projects.
🙌How to connect with strangers. 

💦Why Ed Sheeran suggests turning the tap on.
📷How a photograph isn't made in the camera, it's made either side of it.
💪How to tell a story in a still image. 

A broadcast journalism graduate from the University of Leeds in 2012, Rory’s photography is grounded in realness with a style established in the motion camera department shooting documentaries, music videos and commercials.

In 2021, Rory photographed a different person every day for a year, which lead to his debut book ‘Portrait A Day’ that told the story of the unique year through the people that surround us.

Rory is inspired by the notion that a portrait is not made in the camera, it is made either side of it and the meaningful engagement between subject and photographer shows in the photographs.

How mindLESS creativity can help you process your feelings.

Our artistic explorer in this episode is Adam Holmes, a Sussex-based, self-described human Swiss army knife.  

Adam has spent the past 16 years working in businesses across industries as a graphic designer, marketeer, creative director, film producer, and business partner at Creative Production Company, brother Film.

He's an occasional woodworker and is currently halfway through a sabbatical, taking a well-earned break from the past few years, enjoying a chance to recover and re cultivate his mind whilst he works out what he wants to do when he grows up.

Tag us @artafterdark.co to share your thoughts on this episode and share you creations! We'd love to see them!

Full Show notes at https://louiseemily.com/blogs/blog/adam-holmes-s1-e1 Learn more about Louise's Art After Dark workshops here; https://louiseemily.com/pages/business-workshops

Series 1 launches 7th September 2023 🎉🎉🎉

A podcast that explores the transformative impact of the arts on mind, body and soul. Artist Louise Emily talks to special guests including full-time creatives, those who work in the arts and dedicated hobbyists, as well as scientific and spiritual experts who understand how the arts can affect us as humans. Via these fascinating conversations, Louise aims to shed light on how artistic experiences and encounters have shaped people and the role the arts have played and continue to play in their lives.

This painting called, The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, may seem idyllic and entirely innocent but in this episode I’ll tell you the tale of seduction in this sexually charged painting that defined the Rococo era.

To watch the video of this episode so you can see the painting and supporting images throughout, click on this link.

Thanks for listening and let me know what you think of this painting at here.

This is Art Tales, where I share the surprising and scandalous stories of how and why artworks were made, one painting at a time. I'm Louise Emily, an artist working in the UK.

#art #arthistory #classicart # fineart #interiordesign #artcollector

This painting is called Marie-Antoinette En Chemise by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (Marie-Antoinette in a Muslin Dress).  

This seemingly innocent, simple dress, launched an elaborate butterfly effect with far-reaching consequences that the young French queen could never have predicted. 

For full show notes go to https://louiseemily.com/blogs/art-tales-podcast/marie-antoinette

Thanks for listening and let me know what you think of this painting at https://louiseemily.com   #art #arthistory #classicart #fineart #interiordesign #artcollector

Fridamania is everywhere and it’s often her striking, now famous monobrow we see proudly riding front and centre in her artwork.

Let’s delve into this turbulent relationship of twisted love triangles that led to Frida Kahlo pouring her heart into this painting and how she got the last laugh.

For a video of this episode with the supporting images, go to the full show notes at www.louiseemily.com

Welcome to Art Tales! I'm Louise Emily, an artist working in the UK, and this is a podcast where I tell you the surprising and often scandalous stories of how and why artworks were made, one painting at a time.

Have you ever looked at a painting and thought, that's just some old dude and some naked woman, and, nope, I have absolutely no idea what's going on? You are not alone! In galleries, people only spend about eight seconds looking at each artwork on display.

So I'm learning all the goss on the art and artists that have gone before me.

And trust me, you are going to want to hear these stories - seriously, the stuff they used to get up to!

But I still have so much to learn and I'd love you to join me on my quest, hunting for the hidden Easter eggs and juicy bits in my favourite paintings.