Eline De Groot-Hoskens and Domien De Groot are a married creative team and the founders of Audio Epics, an award-winning production company that creates dramatized audiobooks.

They not only develop the storylines and write all the words, they also manage the creation of all the aspects of the audio books, including voicing characters and incorporating beautifully composed original music and a rich array of sound effects in order to bring their stories to life.

Their audiobooks include titles such as Witch Hunter, The Beast of the Western Wilds, The Treasure of Boneyard Bay and The Will of the Woods.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Eline and Domien about what sparked their love of storytelling, how they collaborate so effectively, their creative process for developing epic story ideas, and the community of people who are fully engaged in their tales.

Say hi to Eline and Domien:
YouTube: @AudioEpics
Website - audio-epics.com
Instagram - @audioepics
Facebook - /AudioEpics
Patreon - /AudioEpics
Podcast - Audio Epics
Bandcamp - Audio Epics

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Crystal Larocque is a visual and textile artist who never shies away from exploring new ways to express her creativity. She rediscovered a childhood passion for sewing and embroidery in her 30s and that reconnection to sewing has grown into a deeper exploration of textiles, materials and storytelling.

At the core, her work is about making something meaningful, keeping craftsmanship alive, and creating pieces that feel like memories.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with her longtime friend Crystal about how she stays open to exploring her creativity through new mediums, why she’s been so drawn to working with textiles, and how she’s encouraging more people to join in the fun by sharing helpful tips and tutorials.

Say hi to Crystal:
Instagram - @crystalspoints

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Jessie James is the founder, maker and designer of Studio Tuft, where she hand tufts rugs. Taking cues from mid-century design, she designs free-form, colourful patterns that become three-dimensional, functional pieces of textile art.

Jessie uses specially chosen yarn for each of her pieces, rescuing deadstock to ensure it won’t be wasted. Each of her rugs is handmade and hand finished, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces of tufted art.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Jessie about how she dove into the world of rug tufting, why she loves creating functional art, and how she incorporates sustainability practices into her work.

Say hi to Jessie:
Website - studiotuft.com
Instagram - @studiotuft
YouTube - @studiotuft

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Heidi Pitre is an illustrator and painter who says she’s here to tell you a story, but only part of it. She likes to leave a viewer hanging at the precise moment something extraordinary is about to happen so they can complete the story with their own ideas. Heidi grew up in New Orleans and says her paintings examine the South and its people in all their peculiar wonder.

Heidi’s series, A Permanent Record, has her illustrating library book checkout cards that are no longer being used by libraries. They are tangible links to the past that instantly connect you to a story, to people and to a place.

She’s won multiple awards for her work, has been an artist-in-residence several times, and has shown her work in solo and group art exhibitions.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Heidi about her library checkout card art project, how she roots the subjects of her paintings so strongly in place and culture, and how art residencies have fueled her creative growth.

Say hi to Heidi:
Website - heidipitre.com
Instagram - @heidipitreart and @apermanentrecord
Facebook - /HeidiPitreArt

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Adam McNamara is a self-taught wood sculptor who's known for his innovative approach to wood carving, drawing inspiration from the natural world and modern design elements. He is able to create realistic detail in his pieces, accurately reflecting local ecosystems and the hidden treasures found within them.

Adam was inspired to explore wood carving only a few years ago, when a neighbour gifted him a piece of wood. He pushes boundaries in his creative journey, with each art piece serving as an opportunity to discover new techniques and practices that contribute to the evolution of his wood art.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Adam about what sparked his creative passion for wood sculpting, how nature provides continual inspiration, the collaboration he’s working on with fellow artist and friend of the podcast Phillip Bailey (hear from him on episode #77), and his commitment to sustainability in his work.

Say hi to Adam:
Website: admack.ca
Instagram: @adammackwoodart
TikTok: @adammackwoodart
Facebook: /acadianmushrooms

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Adelynn Torchia creates hand-drawn stop motion animations that surprise and delight, not only because of how fantastic they are, but because of how she makes them. She has developed her own method for using a single page to draw, erase and re-draw the many, many stages of movement required to make an entertaining stop motion animation.

In addition to making her own artworks, she’s also an art teacher, teaching people new ways of finding and expressing their thoughts and ideas using their own creativity.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Adelynn about how she developed the skills needed for her signature style, her creative process when making a new stop motion animation, the global community she’s building online, and how teaching art to others impacts her own creativity.

Say hi to Adelynn:
Instagram - @adelynnroseart
TikTok - @adelynnrose19
YouTube - @adelynnroseart

Show mentions:
Adelynn’s popular behind the scenes video: Instagram TikTok

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Beck Rivera makes folded book art, folding paper in such a precise way that an image emerges from within a book’s pages. Each book is hand made and completely unique.

He’s created books that showcase images such as the Mona Lisa, William Shakespeare, a night sky over mountains, a bee, a whale, a tennis racquet and ball, chess pieces, a sailboat, and more. He also makes custom designs, patterns, tutorials and does demonstrations related to the art.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Beck about what intrigued him about the world of book folding, the balance of technical and creative skills he uses, and how he develops the design for each folded book he makes.

Say hi to Beck:
Website: becksbooks.co
Instagram - @becks.books
TikTok - @becksbooks

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Hannah Austin is a kinusaiga and fabric collage embroidery artist who specializes in landscapes. She finds inspiration in nature and she stitches to feel a connection with her ancestors and her community. Hannah developed her skills in hand sewing and embroidery through her grandmother, who was an avid maker herself.

Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form, founded and created by Setsu Maeno, that uses pieces of scrap fabric to create collage-style images. Hannah recently made a kinusaiga mini quilt to honour her grandmother’s memory, based on the design of a full-size quilt her grandmother made for her. That project was a major hit on her social media channels, inspiring others to make their own projects in honour of loved ones.

Hannah is an active member of the fibre arts community and shares her love of making fibre art through workshops as well as by teaching classes at the University of Oregon's Craft Center.

On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Hannah about why fibre arts are so close to her heart, how nature and sustainability are areas of focus in her work, the way she developed her kinusaiga skills, and how teaching fuels even more creativity in her life.

Say hi to Hannah:
Website: needleorthread.com
Instagram: @needle_or_thread
TikTok: @needle_or_thread
Facebook: /needleorthread
Threads: @needle_or_thread
YouTube: @needle_or_thread

Show mentions and the people who inspire Hannah:
- Kinusaiga mini quilt in honour of Grandma Marlys - Instagram reel
- Setsu Maeno - @kinusaiga (Instagram)
- Hayley Williams - @yelyahwilliams (Instagram)
- Vika Prokofjeva - @vikasspace (Instagram)

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