The Artist"s Walk

The Artist’s Walk Podcast with Michael BellEpisode 4: PlayShow Notes:In this episode, Michael explores the importance of play in nurturing creativity — not just for artists, but for anyone seeking to live more imaginatively and authentically.We often think creativity is a special gift reserved for a few, but Michael challenges that idea, suggesting that creativity is a practice, not a talent. Through personal reflections — including a story about discovering art through playful experimentation — he

The Artist Walk — Episode 3: BeginningsCreativity always starts with a first step. In this episode, Michael talks about the challenge and vulnerability of beginning new work as an artist. He reflects on walking as a metaphor for the creative process and how fear can stop us before we even start. You will hear stories about artists who turn walking into art, how students navigate prompts and ideas, and why starting often requires a bit of courage and recklessness. Whether you are beginning a new

The Artist Walk — Episode Two: Carving Out TimeIn this episode, Michael reflects on the idea of making space — in the studio, in life, and in our creative practice. While moving projects around his small backyard studio, he draws a connection between the physical act of carving and the discipline it takes to carve out time for the things that matter most.Through this reflection, Michael explores what it really means to remove rather than add — to intentionally cut away the clutter in order to make

The Artist Walk is hosted by sculptor and designer Michael Bell, offering thoughtful reflections on art, creativity, and what it means to live as a creative person in a chaotic world. In each short episode, Michael shares insights and encouragement drawn from his own artistic practice and daily life — helping listeners find balance, focus, and meaning in their work and routines.In Episode 1: Focus, Michael explores the idea of focus as more than just clarity — it’s direction and intention. Through