Episodes

  • Thriving as a Watercolor Artist: Insights from Kaitlyn Page

    Thriving as a Watercolor Artist: Insights from Kaitlyn Page
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode of the We Are Artists Podcast, Lacey and Shannon sit down with Kaitlyn Page, a talented watercolor and mixed media artist based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Kaitlyn shares her journey from a young artist exploring her craft to becoming a sought-after creator known for her unique blend of realism and surrealism.The trio dives deep into festival season, offering invaluable advice on how to vend like a pro, from choosing the right festivals to mastering the art of booth setup. Kaitlyn provides tips for beginners, discusses her favorite watercolor materials, and introduces her new custom brush set. They also explore how to survive the elements at outdoor shows and what it's like to navigate the art world as a neurodivergent and autistic artist.The conversation flows into their shared love for mushrooms and music, offering a glimpse into the passions that fuel Kaitlyn's creative process. Tune in for a fun and insightful discussion on art, festivals, and embracing the unique paths that shape us as artists. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Kaitlyn's experiences and discover what it takes to thrive as an artist on the road and in the studio!


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    51 mins
  • Traveling Abroad and Community Building with Ashton Hill

    Traveling Abroad and Community Building with Ashton Hill
    Aug 9 2024
    In this captivating episode of the We Are Artists Podcast, Shannon Shine and Lacey Vilandry sit down with Ashton Hill to explore the exhilarating adventures and insights gained from Ashton’s recent mastery training in Greece. As longtime "Artners," this trio shares a decade of experience navigating the ups and downs of professional artist life on the road and beyond.

    Listen in as Ashton discusses the importance of community building, continuing education, and the transformative power of traveling abroad. Through stories of perseverance, loyalty, and mentorship, discover how they keep the light on for newcomers venturing into the world of live artistry. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the triumphs and challenges of creative life!

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    52 mins
  • Chatting Murals and More with Rachel Rowse

    Chatting Murals and More with Rachel Rowse
    Jul 31 2024
    Shannon and Lacey are joined by Wilmington artist Rachel Rowse to talk all things art, murals, education, expansion and more! Tune in to learn about more adventures at Secret Dreams, managing festival galleries, and expanding with merchandise as the artists reflect after a wild weekend together at the latest festival.


    Artist Rachel Marie Rowse, grew up in Vancouver, Canada and graduated with her BFA and a minor in psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC in 2018. She is currently living and working in Wilmington, NC. Rachel has always looked to art as a form of education, exploration, and celebration. She was born with a visual impairment called Nystagmus, which she says is a fancy way of saying her eyes like to dance back and forth like she does. From a young age, Rachel has turned to art as a way to explore the world around her and celebrate how she experiences it: full of beauty and unseen details. Rachel continues to use art as a way to help herself and others explore and celebrate the world. Currently in her work, Rachel focuses on live painting and public art as ways to bridge the gap between artistic creation and communal experience. As she live paints and creates public artwork, whether it be at music festivals, comedy shows, or local businesses, she is hoping to build the appreciation of art to transform the perception of it from a distant, elite concept to a tangible, shared experience, enriching lives and communities by infusing creativity into the fabric of everyday existence.

    Fine more about Rachel at : https://rmrarts.com/
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    29 mins
  • Secret Dreams... and Busy Bees

    Secret Dreams... and Busy Bees
    Jul 25 2024
    Shannon and Lacey deep dive into the adventure to Secret Dreams festival, where Lacey created a mural and Shannon live painted with amazing artists from all over the country. The artist discussed the amount of magical artwork, installations, workshops, and professionalism at this unique art and music festival in Ohio. You'll want to tune in to learn more about the artists journey and how far the live performance scene has grown over the last 10 years.

    Big shout out to Art In Session, The Gallery Society and everyone else involved.

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    42 mins
  • Art is a Spiritual Journey of its own....

    Art is a Spiritual Journey of its own....
    Jul 10 2024
    Shannon and Lacey reveal some of their deep connections to the spiritual journey and where their art has led them with it.

    From religon to exploration to the deepness of channeling artistic visions. This one is an interesting listen in on our own perspectives and stories that brought us here.

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    34 mins
  • Lacey and Shannon return from the CoSM Solstice Celebrations!

    Lacey and Shannon return from the CoSM Solstice Celebrations!
    Jul 4 2024
    Lacey and Shannon return to share about their magical journey to CoSM ( Chapel of Sacred Mirrors) in New York. Shannon shares her perspective as a first time visitor and the synchronicities aligning of being in the right place at the right timecosm to allow her to paint with Lacey during the Summer Solstice.

    Tune in to learn more about their adventures and review of the Entheon, Meeting Alex and Allyson Grey and tuning more in to their spiritual connection to the art and trusting the process.
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    45 mins
  • Chatting with Pat Briney aka Lone Skull about their artists journey

    Chatting with Pat Briney aka Lone Skull about their artists journey
    Jun 27 2024
    Lacey and Shannon deep dive with Pat creator of Loneskull Comics. The artists reflect on their journey to Mountain Music Festival together and then deep dive into their artistic practices, Pat shares his beginnings and inspirations, his expieriences with comic-cons and a few tips and tricks he's learned along the way.

    Pat says "I love to make art with lots of neon color in a variety of mediums. Most of my work is concept art for comics I’m developing. Each piece has a story and is a building block of a growing universe."

    Learn more and follow pat at Loneskull or Loneskull Comics on most social media platforms.

    Find Lacey @ Silver Arrow Art
    and Shannon at ShantasticShine or ShannonShine.Official
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    49 mins
  • Chatting With Randal Roberts About His Artist Journey

    Chatting With Randal Roberts About His Artist Journey
    Jun 19 2024
    In this episode of the We Are Artists Podcast, Shannon and Lacey sit down with visionary artist Randal Roberts. They delve deep into his journey of becoming an artist, exploring his experiences as an elder in the live painter community, and the importance of working with what you know to create relatable art.

    Randal shares his passion for the paisley design and its history, the inspiration behind his iconic eye paintings, recounts his humble beginnings working on festival lots at the start of his live painting career, and offers advice for young artists and the importance of collaborations.

    They also take time to discuss the shadow side of the artistic journey, death, loss, and psychadelic impact. (*Some portions of this podcast may have been edited for public consumption. You may find the unedited version on the Bring Me 2 Life Patreon at www.patreon.com/bm2l at a later date.)

    Learn more and support Randall's work at www.allofthisisforyou.com and follow him on Instagram @RandallRobertsArt.
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    1 hr and 11 mins