On today's episode, Michelle is joined by artist Lindsey Cherek Waller. From capturing queer joy to the life of an artist both on and off social media, you won't want to miss this vibrant and heartwarming conversation. Lindsey Cherek Waller (they/she) is a queer, non-binary artist who centers pleasure and joy. Through portraits and still life paintings, Lindsey envisions a future beyond binaries - encouraging us to take up space, embrace play and imagine the possibilities to construct a better world. ------------------------- In today's episode, we cover the following:

Their origin story and entrepreneurial roots
Her college experience and moving across the country
Things we wish we'd learned in school
Finding their artistic style
Their portraiture project and still life work
Living in a small town vs. metropolitan city as a queer person
Controversial art
Being an artist on social media and behaviors that grind her gears
Dinner parties and pouring the energy into the people you value

----------------------- RESOURCES:

Episode 078: Life According to NFT Artist Katie Langhammer
Episode 069: Life According to Doodler Alisa Wismer
Judy Chicago: The Dinner Party

----------------------- Guest info: To check out Lindsey's electric work, you can follow them on Instagram and TikTok @lindseycherekwaller or visit their website lindseycherek.com. ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO. Connect on social with Michelle at:

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106. Art & Identity with Lindsey Cherek Waller