In Episode 60 of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with watercolor artist Kate Rebecca Leech to talk about embracing messy making, the beauty of happy accidents, and turning creative play into a thriving art career. From surprise art book treasures to Kate’s inspiring lockdown-to-global-artist journey, this episode is pure creative joy.
In Episode 59 of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with the wonderfully talented K. Woodman-Maynard — watercolor artist, cartoonist, and the creator behind the stunning new graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting. We chat about everything from Alexis Bledel narrating the audiobook (Rory fans, rejoice!) to how K. mixes digital and traditional art to tell deeply emotional stories. This episode is a warm, inspiring look at creativity, imperfection, and the magic of bringing books to life — one painted panel at a time. 💛
July brought long days, warm evenings, and a quiet rhythm to Big Raven Farm. In the gentle pause between busy retreats, we took time to breathe, reflect, and prepare for all that’s ahead. From garden blooms to guest artists and fall retreat planning, here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to and what’s coming next.
In this heartwarming episode, I sit down once again with the amazing Tamara Kelly of Moogly Blog for a joyful chat about crochet, creativity, and the stories behind handmade gifts. From squishy blankets to colorful freeform stitches, we dive into what makes yarn magic — and why we keep coming back to the hook, one loop at a time.
In this episode of the Happy Time Craft Cast, I sit down with the ever-colorful Natalie Keller Pariano—aka Natoodle—for a heart-filled chat about creativity, sticker anxiety (yes, it's real!), and making bold, joyful art with meaning. From personal pan pizza nostalgia to turning DMs into daily art, Natalie shares her magic, humor, and five fresh ways to actually use those precious stickers we’ve all been hoarding.
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