Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPlease join me and my friends as we take a deep dive into the magic of art-making and all the life-lesson gems it provides. This art show isn’t just for “the artists”…it’s for all the people, especially kids, who could use more ways to build self-esteem, authenticity, agency, and autonomy. (Hot Tip - you ARE an artist! Yeah!) It’s about celebrating who you are right now and who you’re becoming, all through the lens of art. It’s a whole lotta new perspectives, art techniques, inspiring art makers and most importantly: Expressing your authenticity!
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Episodes
Don’t Put Artists on a Pedestal
April 18, 2022 13:32 - 33 minutes - 54.4 MBDon’t Put Artists on a Pedestal. Episode 11 of Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren Does this statement about artists and pedestals give you some kind of reaction? About art and artists? Or about me? Or about yourself in relation to that statement? What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts about my thoughts on why we shouldn’t put artists on pedestals because it is t good for anyone! It just creates more separation and reinforcement of an old myth t...
Your Art is Your Soul Taking a Selfie
April 11, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MBYour art is your soul taking a selfie. Episode 10 of Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren. To me, art and spirituality are inextricably linked. And just like everyone has an innate essence or personality, everyone is an artist and their art that is purely their own. Our art is like fingerprints - universal to everyone yet completely unique to each one of us. We don’t judge fingerprints as good or bad, they just exist as part of us. I think art is the same…. It’s part of us and beyond judgem...
Grief, Success, and Being the Artist of Your Life. Episode 9
March 21, 2022 21:49 - 11 minutes - 8.54 MBGrief, Success, and Being the Artist of Your Life. Episode 9 of Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren. Today's episode nearly didn't happen. I recorded this as a midweek bonus episode (a little "heart sprinkle") that was supposed to be an "extra" episode thanking everyone for their kindness after I lost my Mom. But then I got too scared to post it because of my emotion around remembering her and celebrating her quiet, love-filled life. I talk about how she defined success on her own terms ...
Mindfulness and Miracles: The 5-Minute Miracle Art Practice
March 15, 2022 03:46 - 18 minutes - 13.8 MBEpisode 8: Mindfulness and Miracles: The 5-Minute Miracle Art Practice to Rejuvenate and Fill Your Own Cup. Off the Canvas podcast with Jenn Van de Vooren. In the last episode we dove into whether making art and being joyful are appropriate/helpful/respectful during times of struggle and suffering. There was a resounding, "YES! The world needs even more love, goodness and joy to help get through the tough times." But how do we actually do that? So many people are stretched so thin with life...
Can Joy and Art Exist with Sadness and Turmoil?
March 05, 2022 20:16 - 13 minutes - 10 MBCan Joy and Art Exist with Sadness and Turmoil? Episode 7. Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren This episode has been tugging at my heart with the state of the world these days... so much polarity, sadness, grief, aggression, isolation, heaviness. I've been feeling like, "who am I to carry on with my happy life, making art, speaking freely, creating podcasts, sharing joy while so many are feeling oppressed, scared, sad, lonely, hopeless?" Recording this episode and thinking of these pola...
Guests on the Show and Guests in your Life.
February 22, 2022 03:36 - 12 minutes - 7.85 MBEpisode 6 - February 21, 2022 - Guests on the Show and Guests in your Life. Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren Before I share the guest episodes and all the fabulous conversations I've been having behind the scenes, I want to give you some context about who they are, why I chose them, my inspirational hopes and some secret insights about how I find these magnificent individuals! I know they're going to blow your socks off and I want to set the stage for you. Also, today's art prompt i...
Your Art is a Mirror to Your Soul.
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 7.21 MBEpisode 5 - February 14, 2022 - Your Art is a Mirror to your Soul Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren This episode connects art and spirituality. Our art is really a reflection of our higher self. It's a great way to pause, notice and build awareness of how we're feeling. Practice checking in with yourself and letting the answer come out on the canvas. Onward beautiful soul! Remember you create your own reality - on and off the canvas. xoxo Jenn Jennifer Van de Vooren www.jvandevoo...
Challenging Expectations, Defining Success, and Letting Joy Lead (in art and life).
February 08, 2022 01:06 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBEpisode 4 February 7, 2022 - Challenging Expectations, Defining Success and Letting Joy Lead (in art and life). Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren Today I'm taking things in a different direction! As a beginner podcaster I'm learning new technology and work flows as well as what I like and don't like about this process. I was finding that I love sharing the messages from my art experiences but I wasn't loving the editing and intros and outros and music overlays etc. I'm not a technical...
Expressing Your Inner Greatness Through Art and How It Can't be Tarnished
January 31, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MBOn this episode of Off the Canvas I dive into how we are all full of greatness and that beautiful life force energy can never be diminished. Our worth isn't measured by our list of accomplishments or shortcomings, and neither is our art. You and your art both have inherent value that go way beyond results on, and off, the canvas. Shine on, Beautiful Soul! Thanks for joining me! With joy and gratitude, Jenn Jennifer Van de Vooren, Artist & Creative Guide jvandevooren.com
Trust the Joy. Follow your Heart. Your art is the teacher.
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBOff the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren. Episode 2: Trust the Joy. This episode showed me the power of art and how it really is our teacher. I thought the recording was going to be about relationships and how parts of art connect and work together. However, the universe stepped in and reminded me that my art doesn't come from my mind, it comes from my heart, and unless I express myself from that authentic place, it's not going to feel good! Trust the joy. Feel good. Live the life you ima...
What is art and who is an artist? Solo episode with Jenn Van de Vooren
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this in augural episode of Off the Canvas, I, (Jenn Van de Vooren) explore how the benefits of art-making can enrich your life way beyond your creative practice. I share how my art-making journey has been so much more fulfilling than any resulting art masterpiece. The insights, joy, healing, and self reflection that come from your own creative expression are completely unique to you and you can't get it wrong. I'll show you how to access these treasures in your own art creations and app...
Supply List to Start Your Art! Bonus Episode.
November 18, 2021 04:46 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBYes, we're going to be chatting about all the magic that goes with art-making, but my REAL hope is that you go out and make stuff! So, I put together a short list of basic art supplies to help you get started and that you can use with the art prompts I'll be sharing during the show. But remember - YOU are the most important part of the art so don't get hung up and be stopped because you don't have the "right" supplies. There are no "right" supplies! Use what you have or buy what you want! Yo...
Trailer Episode for Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren.
November 01, 2021 18:14 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBHello Beautiful Soul! This is the beginning of a wonderful art-making-friendship! In my new podcast, my friends and I are going to remind you of your greatness, give you art prompts to dig deeper into your authenticity, and show you that you are indeed an artist. Your life is a work of art! And your art is a reflection of your life. It has so many juicy treasures waiting for you. Art isn't just about the end product; it's way more about the process and who you are along the way. Please jo...