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Anabella Aguilera's avatar

Great highlights! I particularly liked the one advising us to always carry art supplies with us. I do try to take my glue and scissors everywhere. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the interview!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

While the Laundry Tumbles's avatar

It was a wonderful interview, Beth! I always carry around a little sketchbook and pouch of art supplies- you never know when a tiny pocket of time might open! Trying to stay off my phone/ social media is a huge one too. Thanks for all the great advice you gave! 💕

The Illustration Department's avatar

Thanks for the shout-out, Beth! Keep up the good work!

Beth Spencer's avatar

My pleasure! Thank you for the real, encouraging convo and all you do to help us illustrators. Can't wait to hear who you're chatting with next week!

Michi Mathias's avatar

Oh I look forward to hearing this!

! I always carry drawing stuff - even a tiny watercolour set - but all too often get in a slump where I can’t make myself do anything…

Susan Krahn Anderson's avatar

Me, too!

Beth Spencer's avatar

Hooray, Susan! 👏 I probably only draw 20 - 30% of the times I'm out, but that habit of carrying something every time is GOLD!

Beth Spencer's avatar

Yay for carrying drawing stuff! Even if you don't draw, you're prepared every time and that deserves a round of applause! 👏😸

Martha Johnston Art's avatar

What a delight to see that you and Giuseppe were going to talk. I LOVE both of you. I always look forward to Illustration Department Podcast because it is so calming. And whenever read and hear you here on Substack, I am always inspired to create. I would never cover up your sweet voice and Giuseppes calming voice by listening to you both on 2x speed. I want to savor your words and take notes!

Beth Spencer's avatar

You keep me drawing and creating too, so it's wonderful to know I do the same for you, Martha! 👏🥹 And I agree, Giuseppe's got a way of making everyone feel like this thing is gonna work out for us all.

Barb Cashmere's avatar

Will be fun to listen to Beth - Congrats! Great tips to keep us arting too. Love your gorilla hang outs🦍

Haley Weaver's avatar

These are such good tips (unshockingly, knowing you)

Beth Spencer's avatar

That means the world coming from you, Haley Weaver, the incredible art advice giver! 😆

Nanette Martin's avatar

Great advice Beth. I’m excited to listen to the podcast when I get home from work!!

Beth Spencer's avatar

Yaaaay! You are too kind. Let me know what you think! Are you drawing in any sessions this weekend?

Patti's avatar

These are great pieces of advice. Loved the interview too!

hippo fait des trucs's avatar

Great interview Beth!

Beth Spencer's avatar

Thank you sooo much lovely Hippo! <3

hippo fait des trucs's avatar

I hope you are doing fine Beth friend ❤️

Leigh Cypres's avatar

These gorillas are the cutest

Jade's avatar

Out of habit I always carry something to draw with, and have done most of my life, but haven't actually drawn anything in years besides once or twice !!! I should remember and take the time, even if it's a five minute doodle

Beth Spencer's avatar

The fact that you're still carrying them is a huge win, even if you only draw once in a blue moon! 💙

dotdeb's avatar

Incredible, simple, and pragmatic advice. Thank you for sharing 💜

Beth Spencer's avatar

My pleasure, Deb. 💐 Happy drawing!

Syd Martinez-Khan's avatar

This!! I bought a little sketch book from Dollarama and threw a crayon and a pen in my bag. Its provides the opportunity to not look at a screen during my breaks 🙌🏽

Lori's avatar

I always carry sketching supplies. Thanks for the reminder to keep it simple!