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263: Making Magic
One of my very favourite ways to produce creative work is when it unfolds naturally, like a constant flicker of ideas lighting each step...

Diana Varma
Jun 306 min read


262: A Home for Zines: The Toronto Zine Library & Archive
A home for zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where...

Diana Varma
Jun 272 min read


261: Zines to Feel Seen with Sisley Mark
Yesssss zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll hear about the exciting medium of zines where...

Diana Varma
Jun 252 min read


259: Life is Collage with Ioana of Artizine UK
Welcome to a 4-part publishing series all about the world of zines! From makers near and far, with small and large publications, you’ll...

Diana Varma
Jun 162 min read


235: Looking Past the Brush with Koy Suntichotinun
Welcome back! This is the fifth and final episode in a 5-part guest lecture series, speaking with a diverse range of design and...

Diana Varma
Mar 212 min read


225: Little Canada, Big Team Effort
Do you ever wonder what your life would be like at a 1:87 ratio of your current scale? I would stand 0.75” tall and my voice would...

Diana Varma
Feb 132 min read


094: Intersection: Babette the Builder, Woodworker
In the previous episode, we met Katherine who shared the unique process she uses to paint, the way she manages her time to pursue both...

Diana Varma
Feb 10, 20223 min read


093: Intersection: Katherine Klimitas, Watercolour Artist
In the previous episode, we met Erin who shared the way she uses the app Procreate to add layers and texture to create realistic digital...

Diana Varma
Feb 10, 20223 min read


092: Intersection: Erin Sass, Digital Paper Artist
In the previous episode, we met Kate Hunter who shared how she entered into the world of LEGO, the ways she reimagines her favourite...

Diana Varma
Feb 10, 20223 min read


091: Intersection: Kate Hunter, LEGO Artist
In the previous episode, we met Sarah Dennis who shared how she creates her paper cut masterpieces by focusing on negative space, the...

Diana Varma
Jan 31, 20224 min read


090: Intersection: Sarah Dennis, Paper Cut Artist
In the previous episode, we met Sarah Wright who shared the name of her business (Yes and Studio) that also encapsulates her creative...

Diana Varma
Jan 30, 20223 min read


089: Intersection: Sarah Wright, Photographer
In the previous episode, we met Lillian Chan who shared her creative work for children and adults alike, her non-linear creative process...

Diana Varma
Jan 30, 20224 min read


088: Intersection: Lillian Chan, Filmmaker
In the previous episode, we met Alison Zou who shared how she entered into the tattoo industry, the technicalities of fine-line tattooing...

Diana Varma
Jan 15, 20223 min read


087: Intersection: Alison Zou, Tattoo Artist
In the previous episode, we met Sana Riyazali Merchant who discussed the ways in which history and culture influence her work, the...

Diana Varma
Jan 15, 20223 min read


086: Intersection: Sana Riyazali Merchant, Bridal Henna
In the previous episode, we met Keight MacLean who discussed the ways in which she fell into her work by accident and through lots of...

Diana Varma
Jan 15, 20223 min read


085: Intersection: Keight MacLean, Portraiture
In the previous episode, we met Shen Ramu who spoke with us about how she continues to refine and redefine her style, how she keeps...

Diana Varma
Dec 23, 20214 min read


084: Intersection: Shen Ramu, Animator
In the previous episode, we met Caroline Duffy who spoke with us about the textile design industry, how her involvement in an artistic...

Diana Varma
Dec 23, 20213 min read


083: Intersection: Caroline Duffy, Textile Designer
In the previous episode, we met Sareka Unique who reminded us that inspiration is present all around her, the way her current mood...

Diana Varma
Dec 23, 20214 min read


082: Intersection: Sareka Unique, Abstract Painter
In the previous episode, we met Billi-Rose Ledoux who reminded us of how she enhances natural beauty through her art, helps people feel...

Diana Varma
Dec 7, 20212 min read


081: Intersection: Billi-Rose Ledoux, Makeup Artist
In the previous episode, we met Amelia Hutchison who reminded us of using art and creativity to gain agency and feel empowered in the...

Diana Varma
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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