Show Notes
This week I welcome artist, activist and yogi of sketches, Sheila Darcey (@SketchPoetic). In our first time meeting after riding the whims of fate, Sheila and I create a sacred space around big topics like trust, forgiveness and anxiety. Sheila has made a sketch for over 1,500 days in a row, on a mission to feel, to understand her emotions and translate her pain; to heal. By exploring her artistic process together, we learn about each other.
We talk about our struggles staying grounded and in the moment. We discuss imposter syndrome and how originality is a roadblock to creativity. We explore Andy's hang-ups on memory. We shift our definition of transformation, we rebel against perfectionism, people pleasing and instead seek our inner child. Because that's what art is: an act of remembering yourself. Ultimately, we rid ourselves of expectations and Surrender to the conversation gods. In so doing, we become friends.
Sheila's new book "Sketch by Sketch" arrives in stores December 2021, but you can preorder now through SketchPoetic.com. In the meantime, join The Naked Man community: follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @nakedmanpod, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. If you have any thoughts and feelings you’d like to share, call the Naked Man phone line at 747-231-7120.
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