{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"011 - Two Old Friends Talk about a Life in Art","description":"In this episode, I introduce my lifelong friend, Susan Keegin. We explore the power of art and the intersection of emotion and creativity as we discuss her art and her evolution as an artist. Susan grew up eating her mother's Italian food and surrounded by her parents\u2019 art. Today, Susan is an accomplished and talented painter. Join us for this lively discussion! What You Will Hear\/Learn\/Discover [0:23]  Mag introduces the guest, Susan Landor Keegin.  [2:00]  Susan answers the question, \u201cWhen did you first know you were an artist?\u201d [7:55] Susan talks about her transition from photographer to designer to painter. [10:00] Susan and Mag discuss self-discipline and scheduling time to \u201ccreate\u201d each day. [12:50]  Mag and Susan explore the connection between art and emotional well-being.  [17:19]  The ladies talk about how their art and writing have evolved. [20:46]  Susan answers the question, \u201cLooking back at raising your children, what was the most important thing you wanted them to learn?\u201d [27:55]  Susan explains her life philosophy and how it\u2019s all about the little things for her.  [32:00] Mag and Susan discuss mindfulness and being a witness to the wonders of life.  [35:50] Susan talks about her mother who was born during the Spanish flu pandemic and how art can calm us during times of crisis.  [40:05] Susan and Mag plan an imaginary dinner party and talk about who they would invite if they could invite absolutely anyone.  Quotes  \u201c[I had to learn] the discipline of creating work on a daily basis, and that was probably the most valuable lesson \u2026 that, you know, you get up every morning whether you feel like it or not, and you go to work. You sit down, and you do the creative work. And, that was a great discipline for me to learn, and it has really served me well.\u201d   \u201cBeing in the studio absolutely changes my attitude. It changes my frame of mind. It changes my mood. And, it\u2019s not about the finished product, but about the making of it. [It\u2019s about] mixing paint and seeing it come alive.\u201d   \u201cMy art is now just a process of exploring, and I am often doing things that I\u2019ve never done before \u2026 But there\u2019s no judgment about it. I always feel like it\u2019s going to work out in the end. Because oil paint is a very forgiving medium. There\u2019s no such thing as ruining something. You can always go over it.\u201d Connect with Susan Landor Keegin www.susanlandor.com www.instagram.com\/susanlandorkeegin Appreciation From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being here. If you haven\u2019t already, come join the community!   Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/magdimondauthor Website: https:\/\/bowingtoelephantspodcast.com   If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate and review this podcast. ","author_name":"Bowing To Elephants Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/bowingtoelephantspodcast.com","html":"