Let's Chat Creative Pathways
Let's Chat Creative Pathways
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Welcome to Let’s Chat Creative Pathways, a podcast where host Beth Bailey, artist and founder of Creative Pathways, interviews professionals from diverse creative fields to explore their unique journeys, challenges, and successes. Tune in bi-weekly for inspiring conversations and actionable insights into building a creative life. 🎨✨
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The podcast focuses on diverse topics within the creative realm, including personal journeys in art, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and community building. Episodes like those featuring fabric artist Olivia Harvey showcase sustainability in art, while discussions with tattoo artist Lilly Austin emphasize the importance of relationships in creative work, such as collaboration and community support.
Welcome to Let’s Chat Creative Pathways, a podcast where host Beth Bailey, artist and founder of Creative Pathways, interviews professionals from diverse creative fields to explore their unique journeys, challenges, and successes. Tune in bi-weekly for inspiring conversations and actionable insights into building a creative life. 🎨✨
See Melissa and her work live and in person at her gallery opening ”Requiem in Bloom” on January 10th from 2-6pm at Clemens Gallery, Hingham Public Library.
Work is on view from January 10th – February 5th
In Episode 24, I sit down with photographer Melissa Diane Clayton to discuss the unexpected path that led her to the lens. We talk about her early, powerful exposures to both visual arts and music, and how those influences eventually guided her toward photography.
It was an art form she took to almost immediately. We discuss how having access to a decent camera and a college level photography class with a darkroom changed everything for her. Melissa describes the ”dance” of developing film and the magic of seeing an image come to life.
But her work goes much deeper than technique. We navigate the profound personal experiences that shape her vision, specifically the early loss of her mother. You can see this influence woven throughout her work.
Her subject matter has evolved over the years, spanning from the stark landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park to the flowers she grows right now in her own backyard here in Massachusetts. Her melancholy portrayal of these blooms is haunting, familiar, and stunningly beautiful.
Whether you are listening or watching, you really need to see these images. Check out the links below to view her portfolio and, if you are looking for art to guide you through the year, pick up one of her 2026 calendars.
Melissa on Instagram: @_melissadiane
Shop Melissa's 13 month 2026 calendar:
https://shop.melissadiane.me/product/2026-still-life-calendar
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Support Creative Pathways Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by donating bringing art programming to Brockton youth.
Follow on Instagram: @creativepathwaysproject
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Music by Greg Loftus, find his work wherever you stream and visit The Lounge at the Brew in Falmouth for live shows.
Intro/outro song “Dog Days” by Greg Loftus used with full permission of the artist.
Licensor name: Greg Loftus
Licensor organization: Independent artist (self-owned copyright)
Licensor email: [email protected]
Music by @gregloftusmusic , find his work wherever you stream and visit The Lounge at the Brew in Falmouth for live shows. @theloungeatthebrew
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