What if art were less about goals and more about living? The Art Life is a podcast and emerging philosophy exploring what it means to be an artist.
Each episode questions what art has to do with life: from nature to notebooks, from happiness to home renovations.
Your hosts are actress Grace Gordon and writer Xandra Robinson-Burns. They share stories of how art weaves meaning into all that we do. ‘Being an artist’ can be a job, but also an identity, a lifestyle, and a reminder to spend time away from screens.
In conversation, The Art Life redefines ‘art’ as expansive, inclusive, and grounding.
This show is for everyone because everyone can be an artist. Tune in for art chats and interviews. We hope you’re inspired to adopt an art life of your own.
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She also hosts What’s Your Favorite Part? and Read by Xandra, and leads Everyday Wonderland.
Xandra lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and records The Art Life in the morning.
She also hosts What’s Your Favorite Part? and Read by Xandra, and leads Everyday Wonderland.
Xandra lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and records The Art Life in the morning.
Grace Gordon is a full time actress, activist, and art model.
Known for playing the ‘vivacious bad girl with a heart of gold’ in a wide array of LGBTQ, fantasy, and horror films, all of Grace’s work is dedicated to fostering community and healing through art and storytelling.
Grace lives in Los Angeles, California, and records The Art Life at midnight.
To learn more about her, visit her work on Instagram (@gracegordonofficial) and IMDb.
Grace Gordon is a full time actress, activist, and art model.
Known for playing the ‘vivacious bad girl with a heart of gold’ in a wide array of LGBTQ, fantasy, and horror films, all of Grace’s work is dedicated to fostering community and healing through art and storytelling.
Grace lives in Los Angeles, California, and records The Art Life at midnight.
To learn more about her, visit her work on Instagram (@gracegordonofficial) and IMDb.
Jan 22, 2021
In this reflection of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way Week 3, Grace and Xandra have an epiphany: the Artist Date should feel like a date. They discuss how to do that, exactly. In short? Romancing ourselves! They also share listener stories of synchronicity, childhood rooms, and the value of anger and pain.
Jan 15, 2021
Is your life pie in balance? Grace and Xandra reflect on Julia Cameron's Week 2 essays and tasks, including Crazymakers and Poisonous Playmates. With help from their listeners, they continue to insist on letting go of binary thinking.
Jan 08, 2021
In this reflection on Week 1 of Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, Xandra and Grace face different challenges with their Artist Dates. They dream of Imaginary Lives, and ask: Can you "shadow declared artists" while being an artist yourself?
Jan 01, 2021
Grace and Xandra share their origin stories and outcomes with Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way. They offer advice and encouragement to those embarking on the course for the first time. This episode begins a new series, which returns next Friday for a reflection on Week 1 of The Artist's Way.
Dec 25, 2020
In this holiday special, Grace and Xandra open their virtual campfire circle to ask, 'What traditions have you created?' Featuring stories from Claire, Laila, and Nicole, with surprise appearances from family members. Thank you to our Art Life community for your presence this year!
We’re doing The Artist’s Way with:
Kaytra, Susan, Sean, Lorrie, Sara, Katherine, Cody, Isa, Janae,
& more anonymous artists.
If you are also on this journey with us, please email us to be added to this Official List!
Xandra and her sister Junie talk character development and the wisdom in what we watch for fun. They cover female-centric and feel-good films & tv, with a gentle focus on representation.
In this ongoing audiobook, Xandra reads you her essays, chapter by chapter. Available for Heroine Training Patrons.
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