Making Magic Real

Julia Jay Art

NEW EPISODE OUT APRIL 11th 2024 x To Me- Magic is a soul essence. It is joy. It is pure passion. It's a feeling of hope that we can create a better future. It's the sparkle that creates light behind people's eyes. Magic is the secret ingredient to getting through those tougher days. It's the thing that makes dreams seem actually possible. Welcome to a passion project of mine. A collection of conversations sharing the stories of people who are MAKING MAGIC REAL read less
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Episodes

How do I start a Market Stall for my Art? // ART TIME with Julia Jay
19-12-2023
How do I start a Market Stall for my Art? // ART TIME with Julia Jay
How do I start a Market Stall for my art? // ART TIME with Julia JayAre you looking to start a Market Stall for the first time? Well I hope this episode can be helpful in the beginnings of your Creative Journey!!I have only been doing Market Stalls for 5 years so this episode is just based around what has worked for me so far, its always good to listen to lots of different people as you scout out information and then PLAY & EXPERIMENT with what works best for you! :) I have also attached some extra resources below which I thought may be extra helpful especially for some visuals of stalls & information from other well established artists!! If I find any important resources as I go I will add them in these show notes!Good Luck for your market journey & hope you find much magic, community and inspiration as you follow your own path! Much Magic- Julia x Time Stamps for the sections in this Episode3:05 Specifics/ What do I need to start a Market Stall9:32 Display 14:32 How to Apply? How do I get in? How do I find Stalls?18:24 Finding the right market for you!21:31 Keeping Print costs low + pricing products26:42 Perspectives (to keep in mind when it feels a bit hard)30:06 The Energetics of markets 35:22 Question Time (sent in via instagram @Julia___jay )Helpful YouTube Videos/ Channels around selling art VISUAL HELPRAFI was here (great channel made by 2 full time artists) https://www.youtube.com/@Rafiwashere/videosIHSQUARED Festival Artist/15 yrs experience https://www.youtube.com/@IHsquared/videosMark from Manly Markets- Market Insights- Great Visual References- https://www.youtube.com/@ManlyMarkets/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2mYmcldzus-Links & Resources mentioned in Episode-(Still definitely do some of your own research as there might be something better out there, this is just what I have been using at this point in time)Insurance Options My Market Insurance  https://mymarketinsurance.com.au/AUZI insurance https://www.auzi.com/portal/Equipment Gazebo 3m x 3m Oz Trail Commercial $280Weight Options *Check Gum Tree- that’s where I got my weights from an old weight machine* Sand bag weights Bunnings has these ones"OZtrail Sand Bag Gazebo Weights Kit - 4 Pack”or these are the re-fillable water weights people often use https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/gazebos-screens-shades/gazebo-walls/oztrail-gazebo-base-pod-4-pack/90205575?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzXhi7LulHssHaw5vN1-8VfMXKLVyRfOf_WEvS1KlSw1cgxgk3yUVKwaAjbaEALw_wcBKmart Foldable Beach Trolley $60*NOTE* Have a portable charger that can charge your phone & square reader!! Taking Payments - Square Reader (I use this) https://squareup.com/au/en/hardware/readerOr Stripe https://stripe.com/en-au/payments ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Embodybee // Restoring the Sacred Connection between Bees & Humans
20-03-2023
Embodybee // Restoring the Sacred Connection between Bees & Humans
Ep 21 - Emily // Embodybee The Bees have been Emily's biggest teacher in life! Being there through the birth of her daughter & deeply interwoven in the creation of her business - Embodybee. Her business & life purpose is driven by a dream to restore the sacred connection between bees and humans. She lives a bee centred way of life, which if your wondering what that means, Emily has it best on her website as - “Bee-centered means that I everything I do puts the needs of the bees first before my human greed. The bee hives I own are little temples of worship, they are all lovingly collected and thoughtfully placed. I name my hives, talk to them like my friends and adorn them with paint and beautiful designs.”Living a bee centred life also means not tending to the bees in the way conventional beekeepers do, which Emily goes a bit deeper into & it was truly fascinating to learn some of the differences. Through her business Embodybee, Emily teachers others the way of natural bee tending and hand-makes products such as her “Nectar of the goddesses”  that acts as a bridge to carry the healing & medicinal properties of the hive to the people, in a way that is respectful and working with the bees natural flow.Emily is an overflowing well of Bee wisdom + stories so I am super excited for you to listen to this episode! XMuch Magic- Julia Jay Online Links For Emily Instagram @Embodybee Website www.embodybee.orgSave the Bees Australia Instagram click HERE My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release]Sound Effect - Nature SoundsAudio And Video Recorded By Sonny Fascia ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Tahira // Belly Dancing Tales & How Uncensoring Your Art Form Can Set You Free
30-12-2022
Tahira // Belly Dancing Tales & How Uncensoring Your Art Form Can Set You Free
Ep 20 - Tahira- Cat- Enchanting Energy Today’s chat is with Cat, or Tahira or you may know them by another stage name from the numerous characters they have played!! Cat’s pronouns are also they/them:)This episode is truly a wonderful insight into the creative world of performance art & I love hearing Cat’s stories about the layers of shedding they have gone through and still go through to create the art they do from an uncensored place of truth. When we recorded this episode together- Cat was in the midst of wrapping up all the ties of creative connections with all the magical communities around Newcastle & the surrounding areas, as Cat is off and settling in by now- to MEXICO! I was defiantly meant to have this episode out a little sooner than planned but I am really feeling that it is actually the perfect time to share this ep for some end of year inspiration to set some MASSIVE goals for what you truly want & to just go for it! Just a few things we chat about The strong pull to Belly Dancing from age 9 which catapulted Kat into the world of performance Stripping away fear about worrying what people think of you & Uncensoring your art form Kat’s process in creating performance pieces Radical acceptance “my body is a tool and allows me to do the things I love”A special spoken word at the end specially written for “Making Magic Real” :) It’s a bit hot today, so grab an iced kombucha & settle in for a whirlwind of a chat! I hope you get as inspired as I did from this episode- let’s dive in! Much Magic-Julia jay- x Online Links for Cat/Tahira Link Tree click HERE Instagram is @Enchanting.Energy My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Eyes of Isis // Mystical Ceramics & A Handmade Journey
10-10-2022
Eyes of Isis // Mystical Ceramics & A Handmade Journey
Ep 19- Eyes of Isis // Isis O'Neill Today's chat with Isis is about how over the years her love of art has become not only a source of income but a lifestyle that has shown her that it is possible to live a life of pleasure and fun & how living this lifestyle has challenged, enriched and empowered her in so many ways. She is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in macramé weaved crystal necklaces, mystical ceramics & beautiful feminine/nature inspired paintings!You can tell she has spent so much time in each piece, all her ceramic mugs with detailed pixie like faces, curling ears, beads and bubbles. Each piece is truly alive and infused with spirit, some eyes holding a glint of a cheeky forest nymph whilst others pear back with the steadiness of an old wise sentient being. I love Isis light hearted giggly way of talking that is also incredibly straight to the point. You hear her passion and determination around the way she speaks about her creations and the dedication to her souls journey. Its so lovely to be back doing podcasts again & I hope you enjoy today’s episode with Isis- so grab a cup of tea, get cosy, maybe even have a little art jam whilst you listen & let dive in! -Julia jay- x Online Links for Eyes of IsisWebsite is eyes-of-isis.comInstagram is @eyes_of_isis_My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jess // Alchemy of Arts & Trash Pixies - Bringing JOY To The World Through Performing
20-06-2022
Jess // Alchemy of Arts & Trash Pixies - Bringing JOY To The World Through Performing
Ep 18- Jessica - Alchemy of Arts Today's chat is with a truly magical friend & inspiring human- Jess!! Have you ever been at an event or festival and there are those people dancing or walking in stilts with the most intensely viviid costumes?  Dressed up as a dragon or Alice in wonderland characters? Or have you ever been stopped in time as you watch a group of performers open a space with fire, cheekily twirling and playing as they set the energy for the night with an electric-alive feel?Those are the moments that add the extra bit of colour to an experience, they add to the magic of that memory when you think back to that time. And Jess fills her life adding magic to peoples memories. Weather it be through entrancing us with fire twirling, being colourful and cheeky whilst roaming festivals as trash pixies or holding spaces for children & adults to enjoy having their face painted or make magic wands- Jess is dedicated to bringing joy to peoples lives through performance, story & all sorts of creative expression.Founding Alchemy of Arts - Jess has created an agency which connects & collaborates people to bring some truly dream-like visions to life. With over 10 years of industry experience in performance art, it is an absolute pleasure to sit down with jess and listen about a world which I have found so inspiring over the last few years. I hope you enjoy todays chat & I’d highly recommend heading over to @alchemy of arts instagram to have a fun lil deep dive into just a snippet of some of the costumes, face paint and events jess has created! Much magic- Julia Jay x-Links to all the MAGIC Jess has created-Alchemy of Arts Website Instagram @alchemy_of_arts LINK TREE with all links click HERE Upcoming Higher Ground Event - Grab tickets HERE My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
David Faulkner // Into the Realms of Mr Crystalface Art
09-05-2022
David Faulkner // Into the Realms of Mr Crystalface Art
Ep 16 - David Faulkner // Mr CrystalFace Today’s chat is with an incredible soul & pen artist extraordinar - David Faulkner who you may know as Mr. Crystalface. I stumbled across his work on instagram almost 10 years ago now, when I was 15-16 just as I was delving into pen art and was MIND-BLOWN! His work has been a huge inspiration in my own pen art journey especially in what’s actually possible to create and achieve with pen! Using a blend now of digital & pen, David’s Art opens the doorway to another realm for us all to step into. We get to experience a whole new land of creatures, curiosities, friendly trees & stories. In today’s conversation we chat about how art became his now full time job and also a valuable tool to traverse through the tricky terrain of insomnia whilst growing up. We also have story time as David read's the first part of a story he is writing for an upcoming picture book! I loved the timing of recording the podcast too as we got record just before both heading to Dragon Dreaming to have our art in the festival art gallery there. That in itself was such an amazing experience- to get to see David’s work in real life & get to witness the joy and pure excitement people got from standing in front of his huge pieces & losing themselves in the worlds he has created.  I hope that this conversation adds an extra bit of sparkle to your day!Much Magic- Julia Jay x  Keep up to date with David/Mr Crystalface UPCOMING events, solo exhibition and new artworks in the online realmInstagram @mrcrystalfaceFacebook @mrcrystalfaceTik Tok @mrcrystalfaceLink TREE with ALL the links - click HERE Shop Mr Crystalface Art BODANGLE SIDE QUEST @bodangles.bodoptionMy Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Eva Angophora // 5 years Living outside in the Bush & Meeting the Wildbeing within
26-04-2022
Eva Angophora // 5 years Living outside in the Bush & Meeting the Wildbeing within
Ep 15 - Eva Angophora - 5 years Living outside the Bush & Meeting the Wildbeing withinHow possible is it really? To go live outside? To step out of the way of life that is so familiar to us? Often as these questions come up and more, the dream becomes overwhelming and less possible UNTIL you meet someone like EVA Eva is a beautiful being. Her presence is warm, grounding and energetically light. We dive into Eva’s so far 5 year journey of living outside. How transformative this has been in helping her find her true self, the ins and outs of actually living outside in today’s world & launching WILDBEINGS AUSTRALIA-  a non for profit organisation that connects humans with their wild roots & sharing ancestral skills (such as basket weaving, fire by friction and alot of hands on teachings around plant & animal wisdom)Eva really beautifully blends ancestral and modern living in a realistic way that makes this lifestyle actually possible in our society & paves a way for all us that have this dream floating around our souls. Have also added Eva's book recommendations below :) I hope you enjoy this episode!! :) Much Magic- Julia Jay xx Keep up to date with upcoming WILDBEING camps/workshops and events through Eva's online platforms- Instagram @Eva.AngophoraInstagram @wildbeingsaustraliaFacebook Page @wildbeingsaustraliaEva's Personal Blog click HERE Official webpage of Wild Beings click HERE EVA'S Book recommendations -Voices of the first day by Robert Lawler -Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta- A New Path by Arthur Haines My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sage // Into the Shadow- Creating your own Sexual Boundaries, Celibacy & Exploring the Shadow Self
23-09-2021
Sage // Into the Shadow- Creating your own Sexual Boundaries, Celibacy & Exploring the Shadow Self
EP 11- Sage Today's conversation with Sage (pronouns are they/them) is about Creating your own Sexual Boundaries, Celibacy & Exploring the Shadow Self *TRIGGER WARNING* on this Episode as part of Sage’s self reflections do contain some references to sexual boundaries/ lessons & a brief story where sage confronts a part of their being that didn’t want to be here on earth, I have attached a helpline in the link & Sage’s business “Into the Shadow” is based around being able to help process & heal past traumas, so defiantly get In touch with her if you resonate with this conversation. Sage’s work is empowered by a deep passion for people being able to break out of the sometimes cookie cutter personality we are pressured to squash ourselves into, which by sometimes in the squashing process we experience trauma, unhealthy situations, or fracture parts of our soul.  Sage offers a range which we chat about, some being modalities psychodrama, gestalt counselling, hypnotherapy.We also talk about journeying into parts of the shadow self & how Sages choice to have a short time of celibacy really strengthened personal sexual & body boundaries which has further  created space to claim back being able to vocalise their personal truth. Hope you enjoy todays episode! :) Much Magic- Julia jay x Into the Shadow Sage's Website The Base - Mental Health Service Newcastle If you are suffering, Beyond Blue has a list of various helpful contacts to choose from :) (also sending you a big hug) My Instagram for Art + Podcast Updates- @Julia___jayCredits Songs used faintly in the intro areTrack: Our Journey — tubebackr [Audio Library Release]Track: Different Story VIP — Another Kid [Audio Library Release] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★