Scratch That: Parenting & ReParenting Off Script 🎙️Showing Up When We Don't Know the Outcome with Kate Bingaman Burt
Kate Bingaman Burt is so many things – illustrator, educator, parent, head of the Graphic Design program at Portland State University, and founder of the coolest risograph printing press and studio, Outlet PDX. She's also been drawing every day since 2006. Today we ask her how she melds these worlds together. How did becoming a parent affect her identity as an artist? How does her art practice shape her parenting? And how does she balance alllll the roles and tasks? Whether you're a parent, an artist, or none of the above, this conversation has some wisdom for you. Caitlin is listening on a loop.
Tune in to hear us talk about:
🧶 The legacy of creativity Kate grew up in.
💐 The moment in a small-town Missouri flower shop when Kate realized she could earn money making things with her hands.
📊 When our kids don't seem interested in the things we value so highly.
🚦 How Kate uses rules, limitations, and restrictions to generate creative momentum.
Diving into the process without the pressure for an amazing product.
❌ What to do with that helpless feeling that we're damaging our kids with our own stuff.
〰️ Making space for looking back and connecting the dots.
👻 Tuning in to the voice that compels us to make things without worrying if it's important enough.
🔍 Kate's advice for avoiding burnout.
Mentioned In Today's Episode:
Kate's TEDTalk "Rules of Engagement"
The Ten Rules from Corita Kent. The Rules mentioned into today's episode include #8 – "Don't try to create and analyze at the same time. They're different processes, and #9 – "Be happy whenever you can manage it. Enjoy yourself. It's lighter than you think."
Kate's addition to the Scratch That Spotify playlist of songs that have held us – Paul Simon's "Rene and Georgette Magritte with Their Dog After the War."
For more of Kate in your life, head to her website!
Babies Caitlin and Kate at a workshop Kate hosted in Portland.
As Always:
Check out Caitlin and Rebekah's Book Shop! Here you can find every book mentioned in our episodes, as well as a few additional faves.
Use this link to get a 25% discount on a PokPok subcription! And if you haven't listened yet, check out our interview with PokPok creators, Esther and Melissa.
We would love to hear from you! What stood out to you about our conversation with Kate? Anything you're tucking away or still chewing on?
🍎 Apple
🟢 Spotify