Elizabeth DeJure Wood - Bulbous Forms & Mysticism

Artist, teacher, collector, and storyteller Molly Meng interviews artist and illustrator Elizabeth DeJure Wood for today’s episode. They discuss the authenticity of non-human animals, being fully present, generating ideas and limiting options.

Elizabeth has a creative background in ceramics, graphic design, illustration, and fine art. She loves drawing every day and enjoys developing novel visual solutions for clients. Molly and Elizabeth met in the beautiful coastal town of Portsmouth New Hampshire where they both reside.

Takeaways

1. Animals are inherently authentic.
2. Staring into space is important for your creative life.
3. An extended eye to eye with an eel makes an impact.
4. Being fully present in the moment to moment makes a really great life.
5. Keep your instruments or tools of play in sight so you can express yourself fully whenever you need.
6. Generating ideas often come during the ordinary moments and while moving our bodies.
7. Limiting options in the media you use helps with discipline and getting into a more regular art practice.

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