Ep 24 - Taylor Meagher - Red Lines Dancing - Tales of an Artist..

Today’s conversation is with Taylor an artist who expresses her creative energy through painting & dancing!

Since coming across her works, I have been truly captivated by the way she constructs the energies of her pieces & her use of colours give me a feeling of home.

Taylor has recently stepped into a new artist name called “Red Lines Dancing” which I love- Check out her art HERE

We chat about her womb-centric art series, the story that brings her to the land we recorded the podcast on & other parts of the artists journey.

We didn’t get to chat about her new artist name red lines dancing on the day, so here is a snippet about her new artist name from a piece of writing she posted on her instagram @redlinesdancing

“My recent business name birthing is greatly inspired by my movement. The movement that I’ve come to realise is interchangable between my paintbrush strokes and the way I love when the music hits the sweet-spot. It’s the same creative spirit, the energy that dances through me is the same energy that kisses the canvas.

Dance is not only my outward conversation with the muse, a form of storytelling, but it’s also the way I’m able to process emotions. Art similarly offers the capacity to process and heal as well… Body & Brush as one”

I hope that this conversation adds an extra bit of sparkle to your day!
Much Magic- Julia Jay x

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay
Website www.juliajayart.com

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]

Ep #23 - How do I start a Market Stall for my art? // ART TIME with Julia Jay

Are you looking to start a Market Stall for the first time? Well I hope this episode can be helpful in the beginnings of your Creative Journey!!
I have only been doing Market Stalls for 5 years so this episode is just based around what has worked for me so far, its always good to listen to lots of different people as you scout out information and then PLAY & EXPERIMENT with what works best for you! :)

I have also attached some extra resources below which I thought may be extra helpful especially for some visuals of stalls & information from other well established artists!! If I find any important resources as I go I will add them in these show notes!

Good Luck for your market journey & hope you find much magic, community and inspiration as you follow your own path!
Much Magic- Julia x

Time Stamps for the sections in this Episode
3:05 Specifics/ What do I need to start a Market Stall
9:32 Display
14:32 How to Apply? How do I get in? How do I find Stalls?
18:24 Finding the right market for you!
21:31 Keeping Print costs low + pricing products
26:42 Perspectives (to keep in mind when it feels a bit hard)
30:06 The Energetics of markets
35:22 Question Time (sent in via instagram @Julia___jay )

Helpful YouTube Videos/ Channels around selling art VISUAL HELP
RAFI was here (great channel made by 2 full time artists) https://www.youtube.com/@Rafiwashere/videos
IHSQUARED Festival Artist/15 yrs experience https://www.youtube.com/@IHsquared/videos
Mark from Manly Markets- Market Insights- Great Visual References- https://www.youtube.com/@ManlyMarkets/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2mYmcldzus

-Links & Resources mentioned in Episode-
(Still definitely do some of your own research as there might be something better out there, this is just what I have been using at this point in time)
Insurance Options
My Market Insurance https://mymarketinsurance.com.au/
AUZI insurance https://www.auzi.com/portal/
Equipment
Gazebo 3m x 3m Oz Trail Commercial $280
Weight Options *Check Gum Tree- that’s where I got my weights from an old weight machine*
Sand bag weights Bunnings has these ones"OZtrail Sand Bag Gazebo Weights Kit - 4 Pack”
or these are the re-fillable water weights people often use https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/gazebos-screens-shades/gazebo-walls/oztrail-gazebo-base-pod-4-pack/90205575?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzXhi7LulHssHaw5vN1-8VfMXKLVyRfOf_WEvS1KlSw1cgxgk3yUVKwaAjbaEALw_wcB

Kmart Foldable Beach Trolley $60
*NOTE* Have a portable charger that can charge your phone & square reader!!

Taking Payments - Square Reader (I use this) https://squareup.com/au/en/hardware/reader
Or Stripe https://stripe.com/en-au/payments

Ep 22 - Cacao with Courtney & Julia

Make a hot cup of Cacao & Join us today for some chit chats!!
Courtney & I have created a joint creative collective called “Slow Crafted Creations” & did our first BIG Festival Market stall together at National Folk Festival Canberra! It is a melding of our magical worlds & its so exciting + fun to work alongside a friend!

We chat about how we prepped for the festival, how much we made money wise & we also chat about how Courtneys individual business brand has changed! Since she was on the VERY first episode of the podcast as Naughty Courty's Creations- she is now Pans Ancestral Craft!

I have added links for our individual businesses Pans Ancestral craft and Julia Jay Art, along with our joint business Slow Crafted Creations if you’d like to watch along the creative mischief!

Hope you enjoys today’s mini episode!!
Much Magic- Julia Jay xx

(**NOTE* the links to our socials are not working will fix tomorrow 30th April) xx
Socials Links
SLOW CRAFTED CREATIONS Instagram

Courtney// Pans Ancestral Craft Instagram
Instagram HERE

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]Sound Effect - Nature Sounds

Audio And Video Recorded By Sonny Fascia

Ep 21 - Emily // Embodybee

The Bees have been Emily's biggest teacher in life! Being there through the birth of her daughter & deeply interwoven in the creation of her business - Embodybee.

Her business & life purpose is driven by a dream to restore the sacred connection between bees and humans.

She lives a bee centred way of life, which if your wondering what that means, Emily has it best on her website as -

“Bee-centered means that I everything I do puts the needs of the bees first before my human greed. The bee hives I own are little temples of worship, they are all lovingly collected and thoughtfully placed. I name my hives, talk to them like my friends and adorn them with paint and beautiful designs.”

Living a bee centred life also means not tending to the bees in the way conventional beekeepers do, which Emily goes a bit deeper into & it was truly fascinating to learn some of the differences.

Through her business Embodybee, Emily teachers others the way of natural bee tending and hand-makes products such as her “Nectar of the goddesses” that acts as a bridge to carry the healing & medicinal properties of the hive to the people, in a way that is respectful and working with the bees natural flow.

Emily is an overflowing well of Bee wisdom + stories so I am super excited for you to listen to this episode! X

Much Magic- Julia Jay

Online Links For Emily
Instagram @Embodybee
Website www.embodybee.org
Save the Bees Australia Instagram click HERE

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]Sound Effect - Nature Sounds

Audio And Video Recorded By Sonny Fascia

Ep 20 - Tahira- Cat- Enchanting Energy

Today’s chat is with Cat, or Tahira or you may know them by another stage name from the numerous characters they have played!!
Cat’s pronouns are also they/them:)

This episode is truly a wonderful insight into the creative world of performance art & I love hearing Cat’s stories about the layers of shedding they have gone through and still go through to create the art they do from an uncensored place of truth.

When we recorded this episode together- Cat was in the midst of wrapping up all the ties of creative connections with all the magical communities around Newcastle & the surrounding areas, as Cat is off and settling in by now- to MEXICO!

I was defiantly meant to have this episode out a little sooner than planned but I am really feeling that it is actually the perfect time to share this ep for some end of year inspiration to set some MASSIVE goals for what you truly want & to just go for it!

Just a few things we chat about

• The strong pull to Belly Dancing from age 9 which catapulted Kat into the world of performance
• Stripping away fear about worrying what people think of you & Uncensoring your art form
• Kat’s process in creating performance pieces
• Radical acceptance “my body is a tool and allows me to do the things I love”
• A special spoken word at the end specially written for “Making Magic Real” :)

It’s a bit hot today, so grab an iced kombucha & settle in for a whirlwind of a chat!
I hope you get as inspired as I did from this episode- let’s dive in!
Much Magic
-Julia jay- x

Online Links for Cat/Tahira
Link Tree click HERE
Instagram is @Enchanting.Energy

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]

Ep 19- Eyes of Isis // Isis O'Neill

Today's chat with Isis is about how over the years her love of art has become not only a source of income but a lifestyle that has shown her that it is possible to live a life of pleasure and fun & how living this lifestyle has challenged, enriched and empowered her in so many ways.

She is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in macramé weaved crystal necklaces, mystical ceramics & beautiful feminine/nature inspired paintings!

You can tell she has spent so much time in each piece, all her ceramic mugs with detailed pixie like faces, curling ears, beads and bubbles. Each piece is truly alive and infused with spirit, some eyes holding a glint of a cheeky forest nymph whilst others pear back with the steadiness of an old wise sentient being.

I love Isis light hearted giggly way of talking that is also incredibly straight to the point. You hear her passion and determination around the way she speaks about her creations and the dedication to her souls journey.

Its so lovely to be back doing podcasts again & I hope you enjoy today’s episode with Isis- so grab a cup of tea, get cosy, maybe even have a little art jam whilst you listen & let dive in!

-Julia jay- x

Online Links for Eyes of Isis
Website is eyes-of-isis.com
Instagram is @eyes_of_isis_

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]

Ep 18- Jessica - Alchemy of Arts

Today's chat is with a truly magical friend & inspiring human- Jess!!

Have you ever been at an event or festival and there are those people dancing or walking in stilts with the most intensely viviid costumes? Dressed up as a dragon or Alice in wonderland characters?

Or have you ever been stopped in time as you watch a group of performers open a space with fire, cheekily twirling and playing as they set the energy for the night with an electric-alive feel?

Those are the moments that add the extra bit of colour to an experience, they add to the magic of that memory when you think back to that time.

And Jess fills her life adding magic to peoples memories.

Weather it be through entrancing us with fire twirling, being colourful and cheeky whilst roaming festivals as trash pixies or holding spaces for children & adults to enjoy having their face painted or make magic wands- Jess is dedicated to bringing joy to peoples lives through performance, story & all sorts of creative expression.

Founding Alchemy of Arts - Jess has created an agency which connects & collaborates people to

bring some truly dream-like visions to life. With over 10 years of industry experience in performance art, it is an absolute pleasure to sit down with jess and listen about a world which I have found so inspiring over the last few years.

I hope you enjoy todays chat & I’d highly recommend heading over to @alchemy of arts instagram to have a fun lil deep dive into just a snippet of some of the costumes, face paint and events jess has created!

Much magic- Julia Jay x

-Links to all the MAGIC Jess has created-

Alchemy of Arts Website
Instagram @alchemy_of_arts
LINK TREE with all links click HERE
Upcoming Higher Ground Event - Grab tickets HERE

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]

Ep 17 - Gina Moore - Ginagee Creations

Today’s chat is with one of the most magical, most colourful souls - Gina Moore!

Gina is a magic weaver and her skill set is incredible- with her current work consisting of macramé, crochet, crystal jewellery, fine line drawing, logo designs, sewing, leatherwork, and pyrography. Gina and her sister have opened up a studio space in Long Jetty where they will be holding a variety of workshops which you can keep up to date with on Ginagee Creations website.

I couldn’t imagine a better person to learn these colourful skills from, Gina has a kind hearted soul & deep passion for connecting people to their own creator within

We also have a grand story time of the tale of how gina is living out her dream of creating a home in an off grid bus with her two daughters- such a wonderful tale & I’m so excited for you to hear it, so make a cup of tea & get ready for story time!!

I hope that this conversation adds an extra bit of sparkle to your day!
Much Magic- Julia Jay x

Keep up to date with Gina's Magical Creations!!
Website- upcoming workshops- click HERE
Instagram- @ginagee.creations

My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jay

Credits
Songs used faintly in the intro are
Track: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]
Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]