Misty Granade

mixed media art

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Interview with Taryn

An ongoing series of interviews with folks talking about what their creative life is like. September’s interview is Taryn.

Generative AI

I dunno man, Generative AI is straight trash and I don’t know how to soft-pedal a version where I don’t call it apocalyptic garbage.

Homegrown MFA

What does creating our own personal Masters of Fine Arts program look like? What elements does it need to contain?

Interview with DaNeal

An ongoing series of interviews with folks talking about what their creative life is like. August’s interview is DaNeal Eberly.

Frustrating Yarn Week

Frustrating Yarn Week is Art Retreat Week’s annoying sibling where I sit with my problem projects and think about what they are teaching me.

Art Retreat Week 2025

I created my own artist residency in 2023 that I called Art Retreat Week. This is my third year treating myself to my own personal art camp.

Creative Energy

Does paper have energy on it’s own? For me it does! I take a look at what gives me creative energy which then runs my practice.

Foundational Practices

This week I talk about a few foundational practices that I’ve been relearning, renewing, or contemplating adding in.

Art AV Club: Daisy Parris

In this Art AV Club I take a look at the work of Daisy Parris and we hear them talk about the way they work. I point out the echoes of their work in mine.

Sardines

I love the poem “Why I am not a painter” by Frank O’Hara. All my sardine art keeps it fresh in my mind so I can remember to slow down.

amy poehler quote

What’s inspiring me this week

A few videos and quotes from around the internet that are inspiring me to get moving in my work right now. Don’t water it down.