The Art Peace Experiment

This week, a road trip to the tulip fields didn’t go quite as planned—but what bloomed instead was something even better. Join us as we share the unexpected joy of a car picnic, reflect on the magic of releasing expectations, and talk about how creativity, like life, thrives when we allow room for play, spontaneity, and connection.Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

We grew up being told to hustle, focus, and quit “messing around.” But what if joy isn’t a distraction—what if it’s direction? This week, we unpack our own resistance to delight. We explore the simple but powerful practice of letting yourself enjoy beauty, play, and presence (without guilt) and talk about how that can be a way back to your truest self. From dirty dishes glowing in sunlight to sidewalk blooms, we reflect on how slowing down helps us rediscover what truly lights us up.Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

What does Pride and Prejudice have to do with your creative process? This week, we explore how perfectionism and limiting beliefs keep us from falling in love with our creativity—and how self-awareness, curiosity, and gentleness can help us come home to ourselves again. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being present.Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

This week, we’re talking about emotional exhaustion, rejection, and what helps us keep going anyway—like safe friendships, creative courage, and unexpected symbols (hello, snail 🐌). We explore the nervous system’s role in feeling unsafe to create, how found family supports healing, and why encouragement from the right people can change everything.Whether you're weary, wobbly, or just looking for your people—you belong here. 🤍Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

Before diving into our artist retreats, we revisit a big topic from last week: the pressure to have the “perfect” space before you start creating. Spoiler alert—it’s not true.From there, we share how our retreats unfolded (with a few surprises), the resistance that came up, and the unexpected creative detours that still held meaning. We talk about the messy, beautiful reality of making space for yourself—physically, emotionally, and creatively—and how art can help regulate, reconnect, and ground us, even in the midst of chaos.Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

In this heart-opening episode, we’re talking about the guilt, fear, and perfectionism that often creep into our creative process, and how we’re learning to let them go. From decluttering our spaces to unlearning childhood conditioning, we explore what it means to make room (physically and emotionally) for your creative voice. If you’ve ever felt like you needed a reason to create - or worried your art wasn’t “valid” enough - this one’s for you.🎧 Listen in for laughter, honesty, and a reminder that your creativity doesn’t need to be justified. It just needs to be yours. 🤍Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

In this second half of Week 3, we’re checking in on what we actually made during the week and how it went.From sketching on iPads to embracing the “wrong” way that turns out to be exactly right, we’re reflecting on how creativity feels when we let go of pressure and follow what delights us. We talk about the fear of the blank page, the temptation to compare, and how small choices (like lighting a candle or using a different tool) can shift the entire creative process.✨ This one’s full of gentle reminders:Your way is the right way.Comparison steals joy - celebration restores it.Creativity can be an act of love and connection.We hope this conversation inspires you to lean into your own process - messy, joyful, unique, and yours.Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

We started recording back at week 1, but between tech glitches and wobbly beginnings, week 3 felt like the real beginning. So that’s where we’re starting. In this first shared episode of The Art Peace Experiment, we’re diving into the conversation that brought it all to life - week 3 of our 52-week creative journey.We talk about what it means to flourish as a human, the fears that keep us from starting, and why creativity is such a vital part of joy, healing, and self-expression. From watercolor mishaps to Moana quotes, this episode is full of laughter, honesty, and heartfelt reflection on what it takes to begin - even when it’s messy.✨ Inside this episode:The wisdom of Aristotle (and a little mispronunciation)Why growth matters more than perfectionNature as a mirror for human creativityLearning to trust our creative voice againThis one’s for anyone who’s ever whispered, “I want to try, but I’m scared…” (or stared at a blank page for 20 minutes and then reorganized the spice rack instead).If you’ve ever waited to feel “ready” before starting something new… we get it. We waited, doubted, wrestled with microphones—and then started anyway.This episode is our gentle reminder that beginnings are allowed to be wobbly, weird, and wonderfully imperfect. You’re not behind. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just beginning. And we’re so glad you’re here.Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍

You don’t have to be great at painting.You don’t even have to call yourself creative.But if part of you misses making things - misses yourself - this is for you.We’re Tasha and Briana - two friends and artists starting a podcast called The Art Peace Experiment. We’re not experts - we’re explorers.For 52 weeks, we’re each making one tiny creative thing a week and sharing the fears, breakthroughs, and beauty along the way.No pressure. Just presence.Because we believe creativity isn’t just about what you make - it’s about remembering who you are.🎙️ Subscribe now—we launch soon, and we’d love to have you with us from the start. 💛Thank you so much for listening. If you know someone who needs this kind of gentle nudge, send it their way. The more kind, creative hearts in this space, the better. And if something in this episode resonates or makes you smile, come say hi on Instagram @theartpeaceexperiment 🤍