Welcome to our first episode of Art Alchemy.

Ruth and I decided to create a podcast where we openly discuss the ups and downs of following a creative path. We hope to inspire you, our listeners, to embrace your own creativity, seek authentic expression and have fun with the creative process. We both have a shared interest in the creative mindset and the creative process in art as well as life, and believe this is available to everyone.

This episode introduces us, exploring the artistic journeys we both experience. We share our paths into the art world, the challenges we face, and insights on creativity. We believe creativity has health benefits and in this episode we share how it’s helped us with personal growth.

This podcast is intended for everyone who wants to enjoy art in their lives, whether it's a hobby or full time profession.

Art, in whatever form, should be something that is within reach of all of us and we think embracing creativity and cultivating a creative mind is the first step to transforming your life through art.

Let us know what you think and please leave your suggestions on what you'd like us to chat about?

You can find Debbie Chatfield at

https://debbiechatfield.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/debbiechatfieldartist/

https://www.facebook.com/DebbieChatfieldArtist

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/debbiechatfieldartist

And Ruth Egon at

https://ruthegon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ruth_egon_artist/

https://www.facebook.com/RuthEgonArt/

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ruthegonart/

Thankyou for the Original Music by Tom Egginton Best Of Jazz Instrumental Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Our First Podcast!

00:17 Ruth's Artistic Journey: From Childhood to Professional Artist

03:38 Debbie's Path to Art: A Story of Science, Illness, and Creativity

07:32 Art Alchemy: The Magic of Creativity

21:20 Exploring Personal Artistic Processes and Inspirations

26:29 Discovering Abstract Art: A Personal Journey

27:41 Exploring the Creative Process and Finding Your Style

30:06 The Role of Journaling and Mentorship in Artistic Development

32:10 Embracing the Continuous Evolution of Art

37:45 The Impact of Art on Personal Growth and Perspective

39:45 Engaging with the Audience: The Subjectivity of Art

43:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Engagements