<p>On this episode of the Artists &amp; Podcast, Kyra and Jamin are joined by Tim Joyner and Ella Mine. They talk about creativity and discuss their views on inspiration: what it is, how they foster it, and what they do to move forward when it&rsquo;s gone.</p> <p>This episode&rsquo;s guests:</p> <p><strong>Ella Mine</strong></p> <p>With a mesmerizing combination of musical fluency and lyrical vulnerability, Ella Mine divines and names depths of the human experience that often go unnamed, creating a hospitable space where the listener might untangle the mystery of their own emotions. Her debut record, a concept album titled <em>Dream War</em>, weaves a surreal and otherworldly tapestry of poetic melodies and storytelling, sifting the ruins of devastating personal experience for shimmering gems of hope.</p> <p>You can learn more about Ella and view some of her art&nbsp;on her website at EllaMineMusic.com and on her Instagram page @ellamine.music.</p> <p><strong>Tim Joyner</strong></p> <p>Tim Joyner is an artist based in New England. Working primarily with natural pigments and inks derived from locally-foraged materials, his paintings are an inquiry into the mysterious, inner nature of the raw elements he uses. In elevating the most simple of materials to the status of &ldquo;fine art,&rdquo; things we often take for granted&mdash;stone, lichen, seaweed&mdash;are given voice to remind us of the sacredness of place and the beauty and goodness woven through all living things.</p> <p>You can follow Tim and his work on his Instagram page @ravus.portus.</p> <p>Find transcripts for the Artists &amp; Podcast at RabbitRoom.com/podcast.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>