Episode 84 - -Bobbianne Stambaugh - - Art Speaks Volumes

Art changes the world everyday. Making a world of difference is the power of an artist— which comes with huge responsibility. This guest is creative and is a problem solver. Meet Bobbianne Stambaugh an incredibly talented female artist who takes discarded steel that has blemishes and gashes and works it into a gorgeous reframed piece of art that radiates beauty. Her message is two sided—Bobbieanne presents the truth that you can take trauma, hurts and the ugliness that may happen in life and she creates new aspects to reflect strength and survival. Bobbianne looks to help others overcome their trauma through expressions with these flowers that truly symbolize hope. She has a product that gives back through support and sales as she aligns with organizations and outlets who specialize in helping trauma victims. This guest takes us into her studio life as she’s learning mediums—it’s fascinating to hear her talk about the metals and the learning curve. She’s encompassed with a natural teacher mindset and it feels much like each topic spins into an even deeper conversation. Good artists push themselves and those who are working in the field are pushing to their next masterpiece. Bobbianne is well on the way. In this episode we talk about her balance and some days are just too busy to even get dressed, but she’s a make-a-plan type of person in the mix of husband, toddler, dogs and household. Her studio is where she can breathe life into her imagination.As a parent she encourages play and experience with sight, touch, sound, reading and learning outside the box. “Kids know who they are if you follow along with them and sneak in the knowledge —like cheese on the broccoli.” Tune in!The song “STOMP” is used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim HuffMusic "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff