Today on the show we have Em Randall – a painter, illustrator, and designer who works from a constantly messy desk in Traverse City, Michigan. Inspired by whimsical nostalgia + magical verity, her work often features strong women in a combination of both authentic and imaginative realities. When she’s not working on a new project, you can find Em in the kitchen trying out another biscuit recipe, or lounging on the couch with her husband & cat.
SUMMARY //
Em Randall starts off by telling us her creative backstory, how she came from a long line of crafty ass females (as we all do), and how her “plush dolls” kickstarted her foray into small business. Em talks about the kind of art she makes, her process (with multiple clipboards), and where confidence plays a role for her as an artist.
Em discusses how she & Kristin connected and how she credits her community in Michigan for her success. Em + K talk about The Awesome Ladies Project NEW REBRAND (!!!) and how that amazing collaboration came to be!
AFTER-CHATTER SHOW //
Become a part of The Awesome Ladies Project to hang out backstage with A & K to hear their conversation continue. xo
BITE SIZE BOOK CLUB //
Our BITE SIZE BOOK CLUB is open to everybody, and we just finished our third book: Lisa Congdon’s FIND YOUR ARTISTIC VOICE . You can catch all of our episodes including Elise Blaha Cripe’s BIG DREAMS, DAILY JOYS and Austin Kleon’s KEEP GOING HERE.
WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU LEFT US A WRITTEN REVIEW ON ITUNES HERE.
WHERE TO FIND EM //
SHOW NOTES //
• The Awesome Ladies Project REBRAND! YAY!
• Em’s illustration + artwork
• clipboard rainbow storage unit
• HYGGE creative retreat
CURRENTLY ROUND //
(inspired by Kristin’s CURRENTLY CARD that you can NOW get in a SCRAPBOOK JOURNAL <—-Wooo!)
WATCHING: Gilmore Girls
READING: Things You Would Know If You Grew Up Around Here; Saga
LISTENING TO: These Northwood Blues
MAKING: new paintings & hand-painted ceramics
FEELING: grateful summer’s over
PLANNING: a video series for 2021
LOVING: campfires