The Transformative Power of Making Things with Megan Auman

Megan Auman began her journey as an artist by studying metalsmithing.  The early foray into the work of a metalsmith led to making jewelry and most recently a transition into the world of textiles and fashion. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat.An early look at Megan's interest in jewelry and metalsmith work How to not lose your creative juices in the first place Why you must be prepared to create really bad art The sense of fulfillment that comes from making things with your handsWorking with a variety of artistic materialsUsing a series of small successes to to grow as an artist Why should work on learning one new skill at a time Using a similar process and structure to create unmistakable The power of using creative constraints to make your artWhy Megan always believed that she could make living from her artLearning to tolerate pain in the process of becoming successful Why you must come up with your own definition of impactLearning to love the work you make and the art you createHow enthusiasm continually drives Megan's art Making the shift to design a textile line The litmus test for your creative endeavors Learning to be yourself unapologetically Developing the courage required to launch bold ideas Why you don't have to know what the end result is Learning to view everything in life as a great big experimentCombining the experiences of your life to express yourself Finding the common thread between the art you create Megan Auman is a designer, artist and educator who was trained as a metalmsmith. She designs for women who want to be effortlessly bold.   Resources and People MentionedCreating Your Body of Work with Pamela SlimThe Moment When Everything Starts with Sarah PeckMegan Auman began her journey as an artist by studying metalsmithing.  The early foray into the work of a metalsmith led to making jewelry and most recently a transition into the world of textiles and fashion. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat.An early look at Megan's interest in jewelry and metalsmith work How to not lose your creative juices in the first place Why you must be prepared to create really bad art The sense of fulfillment that comes from making things with your handsWorking with a variety of artistic materialsUsing a series of small successes to to grow as an artist Why should work on learning one new skill at a time Using a similar process and structure to create unmistakable The power of using creative constraints to make your artWhy Megan always believed that she could make living from her artLearning to tolerate pain in the process of becoming successful Why you must come up with your own definition of impactLearning to love the work you make and the art you createHow enthusiasm continually drives Megan's art Making the shift to design a textile line The litmus test for your creative endeavors Learning to be yourself unapologetically Developing the courage required to launch bold ideas Why you don't have to know what the end result... Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.