Authentic Obsessions Margret Petrie

Trauma journalism, social activism, igniting and changing conversations, and telling stories in a visual way are all integral part of Amy Putman’s life. Amy is a collagist and mixed media artist with a passion for issues of social justice. She helped create and brand the Million Mom March for Common Sense Gun Laws with her logo and slogan “Looking for a Few Good Moms.”

The effect of knitting during the birthing process, the importance of resting, felting as the wild sister of fiber arts, and the role of felting in community practices and traditions all comes up during my convo with Megan Henderson. And the always impactful practice of letting go and surrendering to the present moment.

Paying attention to when it’s time to rest, confronting the fear that tries to keep you small and safe, what happens when you fight being stuck, and the payoff of putting yourself out there, all come up in my chat with Sue Bulmer.

Feedback loops in the art world, finding ways to accumulate more moments of joy, the in-between spaces, writing vs. storytelling, not fitting into a box, and the orange couch are all part of Bela Suresh Roongta’s story.

Contemporary hand-cut collage artist Susan Lerner talks about tag sales, boundaries, trying new things, taking pauses, and challenges of selling your work.

Self-confidence, self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-responsibility, along with color, tables, tea, and light all play an important role in Denise Daffara's creative life.