Get Messy

Caylee Grey
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Making art should be easy. But let’s be honest: Art is messy. (Heck, life is messy!) Together with me, Caylee Grey, we’ll explore what it REALLY means to be an artist. Practically. Warts and all. So that you can be an artist, today, now, even if you work a day job, have a million and one commitments, and own a cat that likes sitting on your art. No more excuses. Okay? Okay.

  1. Courageous Creativity with Amanda Trought

    12/19/2025

    Courageous Creativity with Amanda Trought

    Amanda Trought is such an inspiration. She is living her creativity and shining a light so bright it warms anyone in its glow. This episode is filled with so much gentle wisdom. Amanda reminds us to pour love into everything we do and then release it into the world. This woman is bravely standing in her creativity and encouraging others to courageously chase their dreams too. What an inspiration! Amanda brought me to literal tears several times. You don’t want to miss this one.

    48 min
  2. Documenting to Remember with Job Airam

    12/12/2025

    Documenting to Remember with Job Airam

    Job Airam talks to us about how his practice of documenting his life has grown and developed over time. We chat about how the habit of documenting your daily life is a way to be more present in moments that might be forgotten and elevate them to moments to be cherished and remembered. Job also shares with us some of his best tips and tricks for how you can start your documenting journey today.

    45 min
  3. The Power of a Word with Deandra Ellerbe

    12/05/2025

    The Power of a Word with Deandra Ellerbe

    I loved talking to Deandra Ellerbe, one of our amazing Messians. Deandra is a very wise woman, and such an inspiration. During this episode Deandra and I talk about the power of choosing a word of the year. We explore how to find a word, how to develop your word throughout the year, and how your word can affect all aspects of your life. Deandra has some fantastic tips and a whole lot of experience around using one little word to help you grow in unexpected ways.

    1h 8m
  4. Art For The Rebel WIth Cheryl Patrick

    11/28/2025

    Art For The Rebel WIth Cheryl Patrick

    Cheryl Patrick is one of our fabulous Messians. It has been wonderful watching Cheryl grow as an artist and it was such a treat chatting to her for this episode. Cheryl explains that creating art is a way to self-regulate and work through life and work stress. I love that Cheryl uses Gelli printing and die cutting as a way to find solutions to complicated situations and work problems. This resilient rebel spirit is something Cheryl brings to all her art-making and it is so inspiring!

    53 min
  5. Discover What You Love with Mona Schreibt

    11/21/2025

    Discover What You Love with Mona Schreibt

    Mona Schreibt has a bold style all of her own. In this episode Mona talks about her journey to committing to her creative practice and also shares the importance of keeping her creative momentum flowing. We chat about the beautiful color black and the magic of collage - some delicious topics!

    46 min
  6. Deeper Connection with Shawn Petite

    11/14/2025

    Deeper Connection with Shawn Petite

    Shawn Petite shares how she found her art soul in mixed media. We talk about Shawn’s love for documenting how she is feeling as part of her creative practice and discuss how Shawn gently dips into her creative practice through small steps that help her connect herself and her art together as she creates. This is all a part of a process of keeping creative momentum and using yourself as inspiration.

    53 min
  7. Break Your Own Rules with Vanessa Oliver-Lloyd

    11/07/2025

    Break Your Own Rules with Vanessa Oliver-Lloyd

    I loved chatting to Vanessa Oliver-Lloyd. Vanessa has such a strong, clear creative voice and she proudly and confidently shares that voice with the world. In this episode we talk about the importance of giving yourself permission to break your own rules and get out of your comfort zone. Vanessa shares how she is working on balancing creating art as a teacher and art that is inspiring her and helping her grow as an artist. We also explore what creating art beyond the journal has felt like and what insights have come up for Vanessa as she has explored this new part of her creative journey.

    57 min
  8. Nurturing Yourself With Ash Hoffenberg

    10/31/2025

    Nurturing Yourself With Ash Hoffenberg

    Ash Hoffenberg is one of our amazing Messians and I loved getting to chat to her for this episode. Ash and I chat about the importance of self-care and how art making can be a big part of that for many of us. Nurturing yourself allows you to go out into the world and be a better human. I loved Ash’s insights and tips for someone starting out on their own creative journey, we even put together a little supply starter kit together.

    49 min
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Making art should be easy. But let’s be honest: Art is messy. (Heck, life is messy!) Together with me, Caylee Grey, we’ll explore what it REALLY means to be an artist. Practically. Warts and all. So that you can be an artist, today, now, even if you work a day job, have a million and one commitments, and own a cat that likes sitting on your art. No more excuses. Okay? Okay.

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  • Creator
    Caylee Grey
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Caylee Grey
  • Show Website
    Get Messy

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