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Ep 138 Kelli May Krenz on Creating a Lifetime of Creativity

Paint Talks Podcast

Release Date: 07/13/2023

Ep 175 Knowing When to Trust with Artist & Author Cherie Burbach show art Ep 175 Knowing When to Trust with Artist & Author Cherie Burbach

Paint Talks Podcast

Cherie Burbach has been an artist and writer ever since she was a young child. Creativity was a safe place for her and a way to work through a turbulent childhood. Drawing and writing poetry were how she worked through anything that made her sad or scared. This desire to offer hope and encouragement is the intention behind her art. She is a self-taught artist, painting almost every day. She also writes poetry and other works, and feels words and images are closely tied in telling a story of faith and confidence about the future. Website Facebook Instagram YouTube  

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Ep 174 Soul Sisters Unite with Sandy King of The House at White Rock show art Ep 174 Soul Sisters Unite with Sandy King of The House at White Rock

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Sandy King lives with her husband Jay in an 1840s log cabin home tucked in the woods, the charming historic town of Madison Indiana. She creates hand soldered inspirational jewelry to encourage the soul. She is a Mixed Media artist and a creative heart. She collects and sells all things vintage, antique, and patina’Ed as well as creative product like Debi’s DIY Paint, IOD, decoupage papers, German Glass Glitter, and more. You can find her booth space in Riverwest antique mall 1029 W. 2nd St. Madison, Indiana. She also sells her jewelry in several darling boutiques in Texas, Kentucky, and...

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Ep 173 Thrifting to Thriving with Emily Roth of Weathered Heart Designs show art Ep 173 Thrifting to Thriving with Emily Roth of Weathered Heart Designs

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Emily Roth is an artist living just north of Seattle, WA, where she shares her home with her husband and three beloved dogs. Her journey into painting furniture began in 2017, and by 2019, she had turned her passion into a thriving business. She creates art from the heart, whether it's transforming furniture or working on canvas and beyond. Her style is a blend of dreamy cottagecore, romantic Victorian, earthy old-world charm, with a touch of boho for good measure. Upcoming Events: Emily will be a guest teacher at the Creative Chaos Retreat 2025- Dates May 20-22, 2025 in Portland, Maine....

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Ep 172 Laura Louise Kottke with Restyled Lemons on Learning to Embrace the Pivot show art Ep 172 Laura Louise Kottke with Restyled Lemons on Learning to Embrace the Pivot

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Laura Louise is a talented furniture and canvas artist based in the vibrant city of Austin, TX. With over two decades of experience in education and child-led activities, Laura seamlessly blends her passion for teaching with her love for creating art. Drawing on her extensive teaching background, she offers engaging in-person and online painting workshops that make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Laura takes pride in helping individuals transform old furniture into vibrant pieces with personal significance. Her dedication to revitalizing furniture ensures that each piece holds...

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Ep 171 Christy Skinner of Haus of Christy on Trusting Your Creative Nudge show art Ep 171 Christy Skinner of Haus of Christy on Trusting Your Creative Nudge

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In this episode of the Paint Talks Podcast, Dionne Woods and Christy Skinner chat about trusting your creative nudge. Christy has grown through Intentional Creativity painting processes which have allowed her to deeply see herself in a different light and to grow a better sense of self-acceptance which strengthens many personal aspects. Christy can’t wait to hold the light for others, guiding them through processes of self reflection and ultimately finding personal freedom. It is imperative that we are able to claim our self-worth. Painting in this way allows you to better see what’s on...

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Ep 170 Cheryl Tocci of JJ Bean Designs with Cheryl on Managing Multiple Businesses show art Ep 170 Cheryl Tocci of JJ Bean Designs with Cheryl on Managing Multiple Businesses

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Cheryl Tocci is a mom to 3 awesome kids and Nana to 4 amazing grandchildren. Cheryl and her husband, Paul, live in New Hampshire. After relocating to FL after high school, she made her way back to NH (her home) and the rest is history! After previously owning a mobile national Paint and Sip business and selling in June of 2019, Cheryl decided she could not go without using her “creative” side….so JJ Beans was born! Cheryl has always been a creative person…enjoyed making/creating things that make others smile. From canvas paintings, glassware, and now furniture! She loves combining wood...

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Ep 169 Patty Levine of Ooh I Love That on NOT Quitting Your Day Job and Mindful Living show art Ep 169 Patty Levine of Ooh I Love That on NOT Quitting Your Day Job and Mindful Living

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Other artists tell Patty Levine, artist and owner of Ooh! I Love That, that she brings a calming presence to any space she enters, but as someone who tests cars while constantly traveling for her full-time job and runs Ooh! I Love That on the side, her life is anything but calm! Nature, photography, painting, collecting furniture and vintage goods while staying organized through project management all contribute to what Patty’s business stands for – saving the planet one beautiful thing at a time. Painting, collecting, and organizing help to keep her creative and analytical brain balanced...

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Ep 168 Renee Smith of Rainy Day Vintage on Making Creating a Family Affair show art Ep 168 Renee Smith of Rainy Day Vintage on Making Creating a Family Affair

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Renee Smith is an artist, writer, teacher, and curator of timeless creativity for The Turquoise Iris Journal. Renee is known for her use of moody colors and an intuitive style that began on furniture and is now featured on canvas, mixed media journals, and wood art. Her intuitive florals and landscapes are easily recognizable for her use of color and movement. She is also the founder of RDV Prints, a faith-based printing business catering to artists looking to venture into new streams of revenue and think outside the box with their own art prints. Through her Real Talk Mondays and Self Talk...

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Ep 167 Karen Berg of Redoux on Finding Purpose After 50 show art Ep 167 Karen Berg of Redoux on Finding Purpose After 50

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Dionne Woods Talks with Karen Berg of Redoux Interiors today on the Paint Talks Podcast. Karen’s mission is to empower you to craft your dream home decor on a budget. She loves DIY and have a knack for transforming castoffs into treasures. Karen wants to educate and inspire you to fall in love with your home without breaking the bank. As a dedicated DIY Paint and IOD Stockist, she’s passionate about the products she uses and sells. Living the Empty Nester life with her three grown kids, a perpetually energetic dog, and her patient "Suffering Husband," she dives into trash-to-treasure...

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Ep 166 BJ Massa of Junk'd Up on Curating for The Turquoise Iris Journal show art Ep 166 BJ Massa of Junk'd Up on Curating for The Turquoise Iris Journal

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Dionne Woods talks with BJ Massa on the Paint Talks Podcast. BJ is the owner and creative force behind Junk’d Up, where she exercises her furniture and canvas work. She has been thrifting forever and painting furniture for more than twenty-five years. BJ loves working with lots of color and experimenting with different tools and techniques. BJ is a native of Long Island transplanted to Indiana. She may have lost her accent but not her style nor her edge.  Visit her retail space in Noblesville, IN where she is a DIY Paint and IOD Retailer.

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Kelli May-Krenz joins Dionne Woods on the Paint Talks Podcast today. Ever since she was a little girl, she’s loved to create, draw, paint and stitch, and knew she would be a graphic designer. Since graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design, Kelli has lived and worked in Dallas, Minneapolis, and Siesta Key, Florida, with clients from all over the world. She now lives in Galena, Illinois with her husband and muse - their Jack Russell Terrier named Pearl Button. For Kelli, creating is like breathing - she simply does it. Her mission is to continue making art that reflects her core belief - that all great things are possible.

Kelli May-Krenz is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator with more than 30 years of experience. Her ability to capture, express, and visually communicate the needs and visions of her clients has produced designs and promotional materials for everything from independent boutiques to Fortune 500 companies.

Her stationery line, Pearl Button’s World, debuted at the National Stationery Show - where two of her designs were selected as finalists for Best in Show. She has worked with some amazing clients including the American Heart Association, Bauer Publishing, Carnival Cruise Line, Dress Barn, Estee Lauder, General Mills Corp., JCPenney, Liz Claiborne, L'Oréal, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Papyrus, Relevant Products, Target, The Children's Place, Wall Street Journal and more!

Upcoming Events:

Kelli is a MadeTV contributor

Just launched my 19th online class - The Art of Collage

Designing a Retreat here in Galena

Website kellimaykrenz.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kelli.maykrenz/
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