PODCAST · arts
Creative Curiosity
by Te Haunui Art
The podcast where we delve into creative minds, find out how they tick, and get practical advice to help make you a more proficient and professional artist.
Episodes
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Tawhanga 3
I'm with Tawhanga again and we catch up on the last 2 years of personal and professional life. We cover everything from taxes, to creative influences, to Tawhanga receiving his mataora(male facial moko), bone carving, and more. I hope you enjoy the episode.Be sure to follow him on Instagram:...
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Learning to say no and simplicity
Two key lessons I've learnt that have helped make my work better, more fulfilling, and my own. I talk about the accumulation phase as an artist and the phase where you strip back and start focusing on what you deem important. What's also exciting is there's always another accumulation phase…
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Tawhanga Rika 2
Note: This episode was recorded 2 years ago on January 27th 2023, not 3 years ago like I say in the podcast. I consider Tawhanga one of our very best artists specialising in Māori art including moko, carving of many forms, painting, digital, clothing, and many more. He's unique and stands out…
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My Tattoo Journey
Some of the milestones I've encountered along my almost 19 year tattoo career. The most important lesson I've learned so far is coming up with a clear process to share with my clients. This helps bring clarity to both of us. It's about knowing what to say no too and what to say yes too. More...
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A reintroduction to the podcast
The podcast is back and I've got a more broad idea of what I want to do with it. There's no pressure on it to say anything in particular. I want to trust my curiosity and talk about stuff I think is cool and interesting in my creative mind. Sometimes I'll talk to others, most times I'll probably…
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What the hell is an NFT?
I finally jumped into the NFT space a few weeks ago. This episode is about the week leading up to the first auction I sold with the help of 2 bros. Be sure to follow the project 'Graffiti Grems' and join the discord on our website www.graffgrems.com chur whanau.
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Roles on a filmset
I had my first experience on a film set over the summer and from my time there and watching videos on YouTube, these are some of the roles involved in the film making process.
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My first film experience
Over summer I was finally a part of my first feature film experience. I've been wanting to get into film making for at least the last 4 years and it finally happened. Super grateful for the opportunity and I now look forward to making my own films. Lessgo!
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Jesse Mosen - Hard working creative with childlike curiosity and imagination
Check out Jesse's work www.limitbreakcustoms.com @limitbreakcustoms on all social platforms
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Chadwick Boseman tribute
This is dedicated to Chadwick Boseman and all that he represented. He inspired millions and his legacy will live on. Kia au te moe e taku kingi.
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How to cultivate your own style | my journey through art
Follow the journey Instagram: @tehaunuiart Facebook: @tehaunuiart YouTube: @tehaunuiart Twitter: @tehaunuiart
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Retimana Hartley of S30 Studio | Know Your Numbers ep2
I met Retimana a couple years back when he came to get some moko done. Over those couple of days. I learnt alot about his journey and his business prowess. One of the most valuable lessons I learnt from him was the power of asking questions and to never be afraid to say you don't know something....
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What I've been up to | The Hood & Co
The last month has been a good change. I've recently started an internship at The Hood & Co who are a video production company based in Auckland. I've always wanted to move into film making at some point, and being at The Hood & Co will help me learn the skills necessary to get there. Here's to…
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How being a perfectionist has negatively affected my work
I've spent countless hours deliberating over small details of works that didn't need to be deliberated over and it's taught me a good lesson. Prioritise what work needs more effort and time than others. They don't all need the same amount of energy.
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A conversation about creative influences and aspirations with Hannah Fitzgibbon
I loved this chat with Hannah the other week. This episode was run a little different, this time with my guest Hannah asking questions. This conversation reminded me of my uni days when we would discuss ideas around art, the meaning of it, criticisms of it etc. Hannah also offers a creative...
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My experience doing 75 Hard | mental over physical
I've finally completed Andy Frisella's 75 Hard challenge! I've started this challenge and failed in the past around 5 times and yesterday was the day completed it. I learnt a lot about myself and the forming of habits. I'm a lot further than where I started and am excited for where I will go…
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Square Eyes ep 3 | Tairua a.k.a Maori Boy Gaming
In this episode I chat with Tairua about all things God of War, in particular the latest iteration of the franchise which was released on PS4 in April 2018. Tairua and I have been chatting over Instagram message and we decided our mutual love for gaming would make for some good content. This is...
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Taika Waititi | what his latest achievements mean to small town people
With the recent news that Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a Star Wars film it's easy to be inspired by this man. What's even more inspiring is the fact that he comes from a small town on the east coast of the north island of Aotearoa. He's proving time and time again that your start in…
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Square Eyes ep 2 with Tia and Baba
For this episode I was lucky enough to be joined by my friend Tia again as well as my sister Baba. This whole episode is dedicated to Black Panther and why we think it's such an important film. From real parallels to cultural influences and implications, to easter eggs and everything in between....
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Square Eyes ep 1 with Tia
Welcome to the new segment of the podcast called 'Square Eyes' which is dedicated to anyone who loves movies, gaming, television and anything to do with that entertainment space. This first episode couldn't have gone any better with my friend Tia. She loves movies like I do, so I knew I wanted to...
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Jealousy and envy | How I've come to terms with these feelings
I had a really powerful meditation this morning and I ended up going into a part of myself that I denied being there and wanted to heal. And that part is feeling jealous and envious of some of the people closest to me like my best mate. This is obviously hard to admit but in doing so and with the...
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Jaedyn Randell | the power of whānau and music
I had the huge pleasure of talking with Jaedyn Randell last week about her journey so far through music, voice acting, being a child and mokopuna and the values she has. She's only young but is wise and mature beyond her years. I'm grateful to have documented this small glimpse of her journey so...
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How being naturally talented made me lazy | my experience and learning humility
Most of my life I've been a lazy person. My family and friends can attest to that. And being naturally talented at art, ended up reinforcing that laziness because I didn't have to try as hard to do well. When I was younger I would always let my talent carry me over the line, and I would only…
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Role models, learning to say no, being an introvert and confrontation | what I've learnt so far
This episode is about my experiences and what I've learnt about myself and the way I navigate life. I've recently been coming to realise my value more and more and the importance of time in regards to that value. I'm an introvert and have learnt to be an extrovert at certain times depending if…
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Rejection and Criticism | how I overcame them
For the longest time one of my deepest fears has been rejection. Because of it, there have been times in my life that I've been too scared to put myself out there. I've since come to know that these are just limiting beliefs of the mind and do not even exist. These thoughts gain traction if you…
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Life changing habits with my best mate | Planting Seeds podcast
Taken from my brother Raniera Rewiri 'Plantbased Maori' Planting Seeds podcast. Be sure to follow him for some super insightful conversations with equally insightful guests. In this episode we delve into some of the habits we've adopted lately that have truely been life changing. What we've both...
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Know Your Numbers | ep 1
This segment of the podcast is dedicated to all things related to business, in the hopes that it can add value to your own creative journey. I'm still learning and have a really basic understanding of business, so the show is about me learning as much as you. I'm planning on this show being…
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New shows of Creative Curiosity | Know Your Numbers & Square Eyes
I'm excited to announce 2 new shows on the podcast. The first is Know Your Numbers which is all about business. The idea around the show is about learning the ins and outs of business and what to consider when starting or running a business, from taxes to payroll and everything in between. After...
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Charles 'Phat1' Williams - How the journey of self discovery can lead you down some pretty creative paths
Charles is an artist predominantly known for graffiti work, however nowadays he's becoming more known for the bird murals he does with his wife Janine Williams. With over 2 decades of painting experience it's no surprise that he and his wife have painted multiple murals across the country and...
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James Rua - How being proactive in the right environment can lead to a career
It was a pleasure having James Rua on the podcast today. He's a super skilled creator when it comes to all things video. I say skilled because he went out and worked hard to get better, and I say skilled creator because there are many aspects when it comes to creating video and he has had...
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Tawhanga Rika - The Māori artist destined for greatness
Tawhanga is a Māori artist who hails from the paradise of Rotorua/Te Arawa. Although predominately known for his taa moko background, Tawhanga can do many other forms of Māori art, all of which he excels at. We delve into some of his early influences, how much the place of his birth and…
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CC Q&A show - ep4
Did you start out being a tagger? Or just wanted to be an artist from day 1? What’s the ultimate goal in moko? And video production? What motivates you to create? Who are my top 5 influences as an artist? In the years you performed in tauira mai tawhiti the kapa haka which year had the best...
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What my new logo means | and a small dive into my mind and what I'm looking for in a logo
This was originally meant for an instagram video but I ended up going into more depth than I thought I was going to, so I decided to make it a podcast episode instead. I've been thinking about making a new logo for a little while now and I'm more than happy with how it has turned out. Enjoy the...
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Paying taxes | the lesson I had to learn the hard way
Don't wait until later to get your taxes sorted. Sort it out now so you can sleep soundly knowing your operation is all above board. Learn from my mistakes and allow your business to grow legitimately without worrying about looking over your shoulder.
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Starting a new business | Moko for Moko's
My darling and I have recently started a new business called Moko for Moko's and we create temporary stick on tā moko/tattoos for children. This episode is our journey so far. I hope you enjoy and gain some informative value. Follow us on social @mokoformokos
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Laziness & Discipline | my journey through my own mental barriers
I've always been a naturally lazy person, and my talent has carried me through most of my successes if not all. There have been small pockets of discipline sprinkled throughout my life but none worth writing home about. This episode talks about what I've learnt and where I am, and what it'll take...
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The tattoo process from the very beginning | my perspective on how to go about getting a tattoo
If you're curious about how the tattoo process works, this is the episode for you. I've had many instances throughout my career as a tattoo/moko artist where people have come across rude or ignorant as to how they should approach me for work. I now realise that a lot of people aren't aware of the...
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When doing free work for family and friends gets too much | support and respect your creative friends
I dive into a topic that has probably plagued every creative professional at one point or another. How do I move away from being just a family artist to being an artist that people buy from? There are many angles to decipher this but at it's core I believe it's about supporting and respecting the...
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CC Q&A show - ep3
Todays questions: 1. When you were in school did you know exactly what you wanted to do? Career wise. 2. What sets your mahi apart from others? 3. How did you learn how to use Adobe? 4. How often do you tattoo? 5. Favourite home cooked meal?
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Cy McLeod - The man behind the moko, kapa haka and gym.
Come and join me in this hour and a half convo with my first guest, Cy McLeod. Somebody who has become more than a friend to me over the years. He's known for his ta moko and booming voice on the kapa haka stage, but people don't often get to know who he is away from all those things. This…
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CC Q&A show - ep2
Today I answer the following questions. 1. What has life taught you thus far? 2. What industry would you love to see disrupted? 3. How do you dig yourself out of a hole/bad patch in life? 4. What is something you're randomly passionate about or interested in that people likely don't know that you...
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CC Q&A show - ep1
The first Q&A show of the Creative Curiosity podcast. I want this podcast to be as informative as possible, and I believe doing a Q&A show regularly can help to add as much value to you the listener.
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Who am I and what is this podcast about? - CC ep1
Join me as I interview creative people and delve into their minds to find out what has shaped their unique view of the world. This first episode is about me as a person and creative. I'm here to be open and to hopefully help you make a living off of being creative. I hope you enjoy. Nga mihi. Hau.
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Creative Curiosity currently has 44 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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The podcast where we delve into creative minds, find out how they tick, and get practical advice to help make you a more proficient and professional artist.
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Creative Curiosity has 44 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Creative Curiosity is created and hosted by Te Haunui Art.
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