{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep.#38 - Divine Disasters: Inside Hailey Gearo\u2019s Art Journey","description":"Show Notes \u2013 Divine Disasters w\/ Hailey Gearo \ud83c\udfa8\u2728  In this episode of The In-Between Podcast, Jake and Leah sit down with Austin-based abstract artist Hailey Gearo (Divine Disasters). Hailey opens up about her creative journey, navigating the business of being an artist, mental health, and building community in the art world. From experimenting with glitter and vibrant abstractions to tackling the realities of marketing, residencies, and solo shows, this conversation dives into the beauty and challenges of a modern artist\u2019s life. \ud83d\udc49 If you\u2019re an artist, creative, or mental health advocate, this episode will inspire you to embrace your unique story, experiment boldly, and lean into community.  \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps 00:00 \u2013 Welcome + Camp Riverview sponsor shoutout \ud83c\udf0a\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f 01:00 \u2013 Introducing guest artist Hailey Gearo 02:00 \u2013 Rest, writing, and creating during residency 03:00 \u2013 Preparing for solo shows & exhibitions in Austin 04:00 \u2013 Show details at Dougherty Arts Center + Carver Museum 05:00 \u2013 Hailey\u2019s background: From Nebraska to Austin art scene 06:00 \u2013 Pandemic shift: Taking the leap into full-time art \ud83c\udfa8 07:00 \u2013 Finding community through Creative Cuties & Rich\u2019s Art Gallery 09:00 \u2013 Meeting her husband & building support systems 10:00 \u2013 How to actually \u201cbecome an artist\u201d (business & marketing) 12:00 \u2013 The role of community and asking questions 14:00 \u2013 Professionalism & reputation in the art world 15:00 \u2013 Why art school leaves out business skills \ud83d\udcda 16:00 \u2013 How Hailey describes her art (abstract expressionism + surrealism) 17:00 \u2013 Mental health themes in her artwork & storytelling layers 19:00 \u2013 Influences: Yayoi Kusama, DPR Ian & personal lore 21:00 \u2013 Using color, motifs, clouds, and symbols for expression 23:00 \u2013 Experimenting with portals, patterns, and evolving style 25:00 \u2013 Future ideas: Installations & immersive art experiences 27:00 \u2013 Inspiration from residency: freedom to play & explore 29:00 \u2013 Sketches, portals, and trial & error process 30:00 \u2013 Mediums: Spray paint, acrylic, and\u2026 glitter \u2728 32:00 \u2013 Breaking rules in art school & embracing glitter 33:00 \u2013 Building creative connections in Austin (Kayla, Carmen, NetDo community) 35:00 \u2013 Exploring Texas Hill Country for inspiration 37:00 \u2013 Upcoming shows & projects (Cathedral Women\u2019s History Month, nail tech side quest) 38:00 \u2013 Creating compulsively & full-time art career  39:00 \u2013 Where to find Hailey\u2019s work: divinedisasters.com \ud83c\udfa8 Guest Bio \u2013 Hailey Gearo Hailey Gearo is the abstract-expressionist artist behind Divine Disasters, where chaos and beauty collide on canvas. Working in acrylics and glitter, her pieces explore mental health, resilience, and dreamlike landscapes. Her work has been featured at The Cathedral, the Carver Museum, and the San Antonio Airport, reflecting her mission to transform life\u2019s messiness into something luminous and unforgettable. \ud83d\udccc Connect with Hailey \ud83c\udf10 Website: www.divinedisasters.com \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: @hailey_gearo \ud83d\udce7 Email: haileygearo@gmail.com \ud83d\ude4f Special Thanks To Our Sponsors Orange Blossom Realty \u2013 https:\/\/www.orangeblossomland.com\/ Camp Riverview \u2013 https:\/\/friocampriverview.com\/ \ud83d\udd11 Keywords for SEO Hailey Gearo, Divine Disasters art, Austin artist, abstract painting, surrealism art, Yayoi Kusama influence, DPR Ian inspiration, artist mental health, creative community Austin, art residency, how to become a full-time artist, Dougherty Arts Center Austin, Carver Museum Austin, Rich\u2019s Art Gallery, women artists, contemporary art podcast, glitter in art, storytelling in abstract art.  \ud83c\udfa7 About The In-Between Podcast Hosted by Jake & Leah, The In-Between Podcast shares inspiring stories from creatives, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are finding beauty in the space between where they are and where they\u2019re going. \ud83d\ude80 If you enjoyed this episode, don\u2019t forget to: \ud83d\udc4d Like the video \ud83d\udcac Comment your favorite part \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for more conversations with incredible creatives ","author_name":"The Inn Between Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/theinnbetweentx.com","html":"