Creativity and Making Art in the Second Half of Life
This episode is about being creative and exploring art in the second half of life.
My guest is Irene Ruby. Irene Ruby is a full-time artist and founder of Makings and Musings, a creative community that offers inclusive, mindful art classes both online and in-person. With a background in oil painting, watercolor, ink, and textiles, Ireneā€™s work explores themes of identity, belonging, healthcare, and feminism. Through Makings and Musings, Irene helps people of all ages and abilities discover the joy of making art, believing itā€™s never too late to start. Her approach blends creativity with mindfulness, offering a calm and encouraging space for self-expression, reflection, and learning.
https://www.makingsandmusings.com
I highly recommend you look at Irene's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@makingsandmusings
Listeners can try a free art class with Irene: http://events.makingsandmusings.com/free-class
Grandma Moses: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Moses
The study Irene mentions in the podcast: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1417997/full
Connect with Lisa: https://www.lisaknellercoaching.com
