It's the Season 1 finale and I thought I'd use the occasion to have someone interview ME about art. I happen to have a great, old friend who was a reporter (and then held multiple different jobs in the newspaper industry) and is also an artist (musician, writer, and the man can draw) - Sean Kelly. We talked about how I got started playing music, why I started this podcast, and what I've learned from doing it, among other things.

Thanks for listening to Season 1! I'm so grateful for all of the artists who have helped out, been interviewed, and provided feedback and high fives.

Theme song - "Art" by Tanya Davis https://tanyadavis.ca/

Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmouse https://www.birdmouse.ca/

A little sneak peak at the upcoming season.

Sacrificing stability to live a simple life, free to allow creativity to flow. Lenny Gallant has found a niche in Atlantic Canada's original art scene by using reclaimed and found materials to create unique custom furniture, wall hangings and more, which he sells online and from his shop in Fortune Bridge, PEI. Lenny is a multi-genre artist, and we talked about his music, some big life changes that pushed him in different directions, and how hard it is to find the "free time" to be a creator in today's world. You can see his work at https://www.birdmouse.ca/, on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

Theme song: "Art" by Tanya Davis https://tanyadavis.ca/

Logo/Artwork: Birdmouse https://www.birdmouse.ca/

I met Donnalee Downe a few decades ago when she opened a gallery space attached to her home in Charlottetown, and the Peake Street Collective was born. I attended many of the opening parties over the years, and even submitted one of my early paintings for one of them. I knew I wanted to talk to Donnalee about making art because she's always had a unique style and is such a champion and a mentor for other artists.

She refers to an interview/article by a musician and neither of us could think of who it was. Turns out it was Brian Eno - here is a link to "Composers as Gardeners":

https://www.edge.org/conversation/brian_eno-composers-as-gardeners

Theme song: "Art" by Tanya Davis https://tanyadavis.ca/

Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmouse https://www.birdmouse.ca/

I've long admired Jane Ledwell's poetry and was so glad that she was able to pop out to St. Peter's Bay for a chat. Our wide-ranging conversation covered the importance of collaboration in finishing projects, how artists are needed more and more in a world that pressures us to conform, and why PEI is a popular place for creative people to settle. You can find her books at The Bookmark in Charlottetown, PEI (and order from their website www.bookmarkreads.ca).

Theme song: "Art" by Tanya Davis www.tanyadavis.ca

Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmouse www.birdmouse.ca

Another "from away" artist, Shannon Linton spoke to me from her home in Ontario for this episode. We had a great little chat about why she chose not to pursue a career in opera and instead writes folk songs on her farm, advocates and performs in and for her community. She also writes regularly on Substack: https://shannonlinton.substack.com/ and you can find her music on Bandcamp: https://shannonlinton.bandcamp.com/music

Theme song: "Art" by Tanya Davis www.tanyadavis.ca

Podcast logo/artwork by Birdmouse www.birdmouse.ca

Millefiore Clarkes is an award-winning filmmaker based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. We had a fun chat about the film industry, the themes that run through most of her work, how she tends to stick with her "tried and true" methods. You can find out more about her work (and watch some of her films) on her production company website: https://www.onethousandflowers.tv/

Theme song: "Art" by Tanya Davis https://tanyadavis.ca/

Logo/Artwork: Birdmouse https://www.birdmouse.ca/

I've loved Dan Currie's guitar playing and songwriting for a very long time, and we've played (and recorded) in a number of bands together. It was so great to sit down and talk about how all artists have the innate need to create, when he made the choice to finish what he starts in life, and how he still thinks about playing guitar all day, every day. You can find Dan's music on the streaming platforms, and keep an eye out for his (as yet unnamed) new band.

Theme Song: "Art" by Tanya Davis www.tanyadavis.ca

Podcast Logo/Artwork by Birdmouse www.birdmouse.ca