Are you ready to transform your photographs and take your creativity to the next level? Discover the magic of leading lines. This insightful episode will guide you through the powerful technique of using leading lines to enhance your composition and captivate your audience. Join us as we explore practical tips and expert advice to help you see the world in a new way. Hey, creatives! Welcome to an exciting episode of The Creative Push Podcast. I’m your host, Sheri Oneal, and today, we’re diving i...
Apr 09, 2025•8 min
Hey, creatives! Welcome to an exciting episode of The Creative Push Podcast. I’m your host, Sheri Oneal, and today, we’re diving into a simple but transformative compositional tool that can immediately elevate the visual impact of your work – the rule of thirds. Whether you’re snapping photos on your phone or crafting complex pieces of artwork, understanding and using the rule of thirds can make a huge difference in your composition. Together, we'll break down everything you need to know about t...
Mar 26, 2025•11 min
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a quick glimpse of what The Creative Push podcast is all about. You'll find interviews with amazing artists, practical tips, and a whole lot of inspiration. I'm working hard on new episodes, and they'll be here soon. Thanks for following along and being part of this creative community! To hear more, visit thecreativepush.substack.com...
Feb 24, 2025•28 sec
Discover the art and passion behind Alex & Stephen Sloan of Never Xtinct Murals on The Creative Push Podcast! In this artist interview, we go behind the scenes with the dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Steven and Alex Sloan, from Never Extinct Murals. Explore their journey from passionate artists to full-time muralists, learn about their creative process, and get inspired by their unique blend of graffiti, anime, and street art. In this episode, we discuss: The early beginnings of Steven and Al...
Dec 31, 2024•32 min
Welcome to another episode of The Creative Push Podcast! I'm your host, Sheri Oneal, and today we're sitting down with the incredibly talented country music artist, Charity Bowden, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. Charity takes us on a journey through her early life growing up on a cattle farm in the small town of Hope Hall, Alabama, where her roots in music were nurtured by her family’s gospel band legacy and her mother’s encouragement. We discuss her battle with stage fright, how participati...
Aug 21, 2024•14 min
In this episode of The Creative Push Podcast, I interview the talented Molly Brown, a singer, songwriter, artist, and guitarist based in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Molly takes us on a journey through her musical background, heavily influenced by her parents—both musicians themselves—and her early days of learning guitar and piano. She shares her experiences growing up in a musically rich household, her path to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and her immediate move to Nashville,...
Jul 23, 2024•21 min
🎙️ **Welcome to The Creative Push Podcast!** 🎙️ In today's episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Sam Gyllenhaal, the singer-songwriter from the Sam Gyllenhaal Band, in Nashville, Tennessee. Join host Sheri Oneal as she delves into Sam's musical journey, from his harmonizing car rides with his Dad to his discovery of songwriting in college. Learn about Sam’s influences, his pivotal decision to move to Nashville, and how his experiences shaped his unique creative process. Sam opens u...
Jun 20, 2024•14 min
Today I tackle where I'm at with this podcast, including how I'm feeling about my creativity, aging, direction and my purpose. It is short and sweet but direct in how I am feeling with my life. To hear more, visit thecreativepush.substack.com
May 27, 2024•6 min
Hello creators, Sheri Oneal here from The Creative Push Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the waves of imposter syndrome with Chuck Shanlever, exploring its deep roots in creativity, perfectionism, and mental health. We share personal battles with seeking approval, and Chuck illuminates the power of gratitude. We embrace vulnerability in art as a bridge to human connection and dissect the challenge of perfection Conquering impostor syndrome in the creative world without fear, we discuss sha...
Mar 12, 2024•43 min
In this episode of The Creative Push, host Sheri Oneal shares 6 essential steps to prepare for an art show for artists. From reviewing show guidelines to selecting artwork, preparing artwork, creating art labels, pricing artwork, and making final preparations for the event. This step-by-step guide covers everything an artist needs to know to make a lasting impression at their next art show. Sheri provides valuable insights and practical tips to help artists showcase their talent and connect with...
Mar 02, 2024•11 min
Embark on a Nostalgic Journey with me on The Creative Push as I share my recent travels along Route 66. Join me as I explore the rich history and intriguing roadside attractions along a small part of Route 66, in a tour bus from Arizona to Texas before returning back home to Nashville. In this episode, Part 2, I explore small towns along the way from New Mexico to Texas. Come along with me on my adventure as I explore a part of the iconic Main Street of America, and experience the magic of this ...
Feb 11, 2024•11 min
Embark on a Nostalgic Journey with me on The Creative Push as I share my recent travels along Route 66. Join me as I explore the rich history and intriguing roadside attractions along a small part of Route 66, in a tour bus from Arizona to Texas before returning back home to Nashville. In this episode Part 1 of 2 I explore small towns along the way from Arizona to New Mexico. Come along with me on my adventure as I explore a part of the iconic Main Street of America, and experience the magic of ...
Feb 04, 2024•14 min
Welcome back, to my Portu-Spain Adventure Vlog! In this episode of The Creative Push, I am sharing my final few days 9-11 of travel in Portugal before returning home to the US. The Magic Of Evora Lisbon And Sintra Portugal: Days 9-12 My unforgettable journey through southern Spain and Portugal ends with a winery visit, an incredible dinner of braised lamb, the strange Bones Chapel in Evora, an incredible exploration of history and culture in Lisbon, and the magical tour of the Pena Palace in Sin...
Oct 24, 2023•15 min
Welcome back to The Creative Push! Today's episode from my incredible journey through southern Spain and Portugal takes us into Portugal. In this episode of days 7 and 8, I explore the beautiful town of Tavira and the coastal gem of Lagos. From picturesque streets and historical landmarks to delicious food and breathtaking views, these destinations have truly sparked my love of coastal living. Join me on this adventure as I delve into the sights, sounds, and experiences of these incredible place...
Oct 18, 2023•8 min
Welcome back to The Creative Push, the podcast that takes you on a journey of creativity, inspiration, and exploration. In today's episode, I continue my Portu-Spain travel adventure series as I experience the vibrant city of Seville, Spain. Seville, known for its Moorish, Jewish, and Christian architecture, captivates visitors with its rich history and cultural charm. Join me as I check into the four-star Hotel Kivir and go on a tour of the city's points of interest. And what better way to imme...
Oct 11, 2023•7 min
Today's PortuSpain adventure travel podcast episode is about my fourth day in Granada, Spain. From exploring the historic Alhambra Palace to immersing myself in the vibrant atmosphere of the La Féria de Granada festival, this day was filled with fascinating cultural experiences, history, and breathtaking sights. This is part three of a six-episode series from my 12 days of exploration through southern Spain and Portugal. In the series, I share my experience as I immerse myself in the rich cultur...
Oct 04, 2023•5 min
Welcome back listeners, today on The Creative Push I have an exciting and unique episode in store. This Portu-Spain travel adventure series features 12 days of exploration through southern Spain and Portugal. In this series, I share my experience as I immerse myself in the rich culture, delicious food, amazing architecture, and interesting history as I explore beautiful towns and cities along the way. In this episode, I visit the charming town of Valdepenas for a wine tasting and tour at the 200...
Sep 27, 2023•7 min
Welcome to The Creative Push podcast! This is my Portu-Spain travel adventure series featuring 12 days of exploration through southern Spain and Portugal. In this series, I share my experience as I immerse myself in the rich culture, delicious food, amazing architecture, and interesting history as I explore beautiful towns and cities along the way. In this episode join me as I share my experiences, insights, and intrigue from the bustling streets of Madrid to the stunning Prado Art Museum and a ...
Sep 20, 2023•11 min
Welcome to another episode of The Creative Push! Today, we have the talented musician and songwriter Preston James joining us. Preston shares his journey in the music industry, from his early childhood exposure to music through his parents, to his love for performing and songwriting. Growing up in Cheatham County, just outside of Nashville, Preston's passion for music ignited at a young age. He started playing guitar and singing in his teenage years and soon found his calling as a musician. In t...
Aug 22, 2023•23 min
Welcome back to The Creative Push podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the world of musician Kurt Stevens. Kurt is a talented artist with a deep-rooted passion for music and a unique perspective on creativity. Join us as we explore Kurt's journey, from his humble beginnings to his dreams of creating music that resonates with others. We'll discover how his love for music was sparked by a life-changing moment and how he channels his emotions into his songwriting. Get ready to be inspired by K...
Jul 24, 2023•26 min
The creative community has sadly lost a wonderful and talented man, photographer, and LEGO master, Kerry Woo, who passed away recently from a heart attack. He was our recent artist interview in May on The Creative Push, a loyal follower, and an inspiring human being. This is a tribute to Kerry, to the stages of grief from this loss, and to how all of this affected my creativity. My heart aches from the news, and he will be greatly missed. Here are the links to my interview with Kerry last month....
Jun 14, 2023•9 min
Singer, songwriter, and musician and songwriter Hunter West shares his experience as an artist and band member of the Little Rock band, Westbound Revival. In this interview with The Creative Push, he talks about growing up with family trauma and how that helped him grow his musical path. Hunter explains his music, his inspiration, and his path to follow his passion as a musician with a love of Rock and Blues music. He discusses his musical style, how he markets his work, and what brought him to ...
May 21, 2023•11 min
On this episode of The Creative Push, host Sheri Oneal introduces a new series called "Did You Know?" offering short, informative business tips for artists to help solopreneurs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs start living their dreams doing what they love. Sheri delves into the often perplexing world of determining how much to charge for your work as a creative. She reveals some common pitfalls that many solopreneurs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs fall into when pricing their work. She stresses...
Apr 12, 2023•19 min
In this podcast, LEGO Master, Kerry Woo takes us through his creative life in music marketing, design, and photography. Kerry shares his life and work as he grows his love of LEGO. He offers insight into his craft sharing his influences, path, and experiences along the way. He offers information on how he was able to transition his creative talent into a LEGO career and what it has been like to be on LEGO Master's and to compete on the Fox LEGO Master's tv show. Watch the interview of Kerry here...
Mar 15, 2023•15 min
In this podcast, Letterpress printer Nan Flynn shares her life and work as she grows her love of printing. She takes us through the process of using her 100-year-old printing press to create beautiful cards and other printed pieces. Nan offers how she creates her art pieces, the valuable workshops she took, and her mentors who helped her along the way. She offers advice and tips to other artists interested in this old-school printing process. Check out Nan's work here ! https://nanotypeletterpre...
Feb 19, 2023•23 min
Podcast Trailer Welcome to The Creative Push, where artists and makers of all kinds share tips, advice, knowledge, and inspiration that you can learn from each month! I am your host, Sheri Oneal, founder of the Learn and Create platform, which helps creatives further their education in creativity, art, and business. As a photographer and artist myself, I started this artist’s interview series to help motivate, inspire, and educate others. With each episode, artists, photographers, musicians, wri...
Feb 13, 2023•59 sec
On this episode of The Creative Push, I dive into the topic of self-confidence and its importance for success as a freelancer. I discuss how having a positive attitude towards oneself and one's abilities can lead to greater happiness than external factors. I provide ideas on developing self-compassion, positive self-talk, and confidence as a way to succeed in business as a creative. The conversation touches on the negative effects of social media, how childhood experiences can affect our confide...
Jan 27, 2023•13 min
Master printmaker Terrell Thornhill is an artist in Nashville doing what he loves. In this artist interview podcast for The Creative Push, he shares his path from painter to printmaker. He offers information on how he learned old-school methods of screen printing from the early 1900s, combined with his painting techniques, to craft beautiful prints on handmade paper. He talks about his 40-year path as a self-taught screen printer, perfecting his unique style. Terrell discusses the difficult time...
Oct 17, 2022•21 min
Up-and-coming musician and songwriter Rafe Carlson shares his experience as an artist in this interview with The Creative Push (the Blog, Vlog, and Podcast from my learning platform Learn & Create). He talks about growing up with a musical family and how that helped shape his musical path. He explains how he decided to focus on music as his primary career and what he did to market himself. Rafe explains his process of creating his music, his style of music, and his path to follow his passion...
Sep 21, 2022•20 min
Rachel Kice is an abstract painter and hypnotist who has found a way to combine the two to create her own Oracle cards. Her card deck called "Oracle of Associated Light" uses her abstract art to spark the wisdom of your own subconscious mind. The interrupt patterns are designed to help create new mental and emotional perspectives. When we did this artist interview, she was about to release the 63-card deck and guidebook that is available now on her website . https://www.rachelkice.com/ In this a...
Jul 13, 2022•20 min
