Artists' Insights - Interview with Bead Artist Robin Atikins about Creativity

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Artists’ Insights

Audio Interviews with Textile and Bead Artists

Interview with Robin Atkins, Bead Artist

Created by Vicki Schroeder

©2009 Vicki Schroeder. All rights reserved

Artists’ Insights Action Guide ©2009 Vicki Schroeder. All rights reserved www.AffirmingCreativity.com [email protected] 970-586-4819

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Artists’ Insights ACTION GUIDE for ROBIN ATKIN’S INTERVIEW This guide is designed to enhance your listening and spark your learning when you listen to Robin’s interview. It will also help you if you want to go back and listen to parts of the interview again. I have marked the times that Robin shared particular insights and have followed these with coaching questions for your reflection. My hope is that you will be inspired to explore YOUR creativity.

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2:30 – Robin tells how she discovered that she was an artist.

• How have you been able to acknowledge that you are an artist? 7:45 – Robin describes the biggest benefit of being an artist.

• What gets in your way of experiencing well-being when you make art?


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10:00 – Robin reveals how she deals with her inner critic

• How do you manage your inner critic? 14:30 – Robin talks about how she makes time to make art

• Which of the ideas Robin discussed would you like to try this month?


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17:00 – Robin discusses her sources of inspiration

• What inspires your art-making? 18:00 – 21:30 – Robin describes her art-making process

• Robin’s process is very spontaneous. If you prefer a more planned approach, what aspects of Robin’s approach might you incorporate into your own process?


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23:00 – Robin stresses the importance of trust in her art-making

• What might happen if you increase your trust in your creative process?

24:45 – Robin tells how she builds confidence in her work and how she keeps momentum

• What short phrase or mantra could / do you use to encourage yourself while you’re creating?


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31:00 – Robin reveals how she makes a living making and sharing her beadwork

• What passions do you have about your area of art-making that you might develop into an area of expertise?

40:45 – Robin discusses the history of beads and how they have become a respected art form

• How do you respond to the long and marvelous history of beads?


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44:45 – Robin delves into the healing aspects of beadwork

• How has your artwork changed / healed you? 48:45 – Robin tells even more about her method of working and reveals more about the spiritual side of her work

• If you’ve tried this or a similar method of working, what have you discovered?


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55:00 – Robin shares her advice for others

• How is Robin’s advice helpful for you? 57:30 – Robin discusses her books and new project plans 62:30 – Robin shares another way to deepen your work and make it more meaningful


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• What does your artwork mean to you? 70:00 – How to get in touch with Robin and learn more about her beadwork and books Robin’s Website http://www.RobinAtkins.com Robin’s Blog http://www.Beadlust.blogspot.com

• Of the things you’ve heard Robin share, what one or two concepts stand out most for you? Develop one simple change that you will make this month in your creative process. Share it with a friend to help hold you accountable for implementing it.


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Artists' Insights - Interview with Bead Artist Robin Atikins about Creativity