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Practice Drawing This—The Listen While Drawing! Podcast

Podcast episodes to listen to while drawing! You can also find YouTube video versions here.
 
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#13—Super-Charge Your Creativity With This Simple Trick

Struggling to come up with new ideas? In this podcast, you'll learn a powerful creativity hack. Discover how to generate unique insights, unlock creative breakthroughs.

Whether you're an artist, writer, student, or creator, this technique will show you how to think differently, boost your creativity, and find fresh perspectives fast.

This podcast is designed for you to listen while you draw. Grab your sketchbook, hit play, and let's draw together! Listen to this podcast while drawing, and then check out the website for drawing practice resources you don't find anywhere else!


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#12—How Your Brain's Survival Wiring Shapes Your Art

Did you know your brain has been hard-wired for survival for millions of years — and it's still influencing your art journey today? In this podcast, we'll explore how evolutionary brain wiring shapes your creativity, both in surprising ways that help you, and in hidden ways that hold you back.

This podcast is designed for you to listen while you draw. Grab your sketchbook, hit play, and let's draw together! Listen to this podcast while drawing, and then check out the website for drawing practice resources you don't find anywhere else!


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#11—Art Academy vs. Self-Taught: What No One Tells You

Should you go to art school, or can you become a successful self-taught artist? In this soft-spoken video, designed to accompany your drawing sessions, we'll gently explore the pros and cons of art academy vs. self-taught learning.

Whether you're just starting your artistic journey or considering formal art education, this video offers clarity and guidance. You'll discover a simple, practical framework that will help you teach yourself art outside of an academy — and it can also be applied to learning any other creative or professional skill.

This video is perfect for:

  • Art students deciding whether to attend art school.
  • Beginner artists looking for guidance on self-teaching.
  • Anyone who wants to build creative skills in a structured way outside of formal education.
  • Artists who want a calming, soft-spoken voice to listen to while sketching, painting, or studying.
Keywords: art school vs self-taught, should I go to art school, art academy pros and cons, how to learn art by yourself, self-taught artist tips, art student advice, framework for learning art, drawing motivation, creative learning methods, art education alternatives.

Put this video on in the background while you draw, paint, or study, and let it guide you toward clarity in your art journey. Listen to this podcast while drawing, and then check out the website for drawing practice resources you don't find anywhere else!


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#10—What Artists Can Learn From Bear Cubs

Why do bear cubs (and kids) get better at life through play while so many artists beat themselves up when they practice? In this podcast episode, I explore what artists can learn from the way little ones grow: the power of play, the difference between finite games (with rules and winners) and infinite games (where the goal is to keep playing), and why embracing playfulness can transform your art practice.

This podcast is designed for you to listen while you draw. Grab your sketchbook, hit play, and let's draw together! Listen to this podcast while drawing, and then check out the website for drawing practice resources you don't find anywhere else!


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#9—THIS Makes You A Better Artist

Discover a new way of moving through the day that will help you become a better artist while you listen to this calm, soft podcast designed to get you in the flow of drawing! Listen to this podcast while drawing, and then check out the website for drawing practice resources you don't find anywhere else!

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#2—ERASING Your Art To IMPROVE Your Art

In this podcast, I try to convince you it is a good idea to discard drawings and try again.