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Cranky and Chaotic: Finding Time to Make Art When Life Gets Messy w/Lisa Bardot
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- Two Cranky Creatives: Real Talk & Practical Advice for Surface Designers and Creative Entrepreneurs
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- Mar 25, 2026
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- 4090
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Summary
This episode is sponsored by Sunlight Tax , Illustrators for Hire , the Illustration Portfolio Challenge , the Illustration Bootcamp , and Art Licensing Unlocked . In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives, the Cranks are joined by artist, educator, and creative powerhouse Lisa Bardot to tackle a universal struggle—how the hell do we find time to make art when life is a never-ending to-do list? Between running a business, managing responsibilities, and trying to remember to eat lunch, carving out time for creative flow can feel impossible. Together, Lisa, Carrie, and Toni dive into the tug-of-war between the ideas buzzing in our heads and the demands of real life that constantly interrupt them. They talk about embracing imperfect progress, redefining what productivity means for artists, and learning to find a rhythm that honors your creative energy instead of fighting it. If you've ever stared longingly at your sketchbook while your inbox mocks you—this episode is your cranky permission slip to make something anyway. Lisa Bardot… Lisa Bardot is an illustration artist, teacher, and creative adventurer based in California. Using the iPad and Procreate as her go-to tools, she creates digital brushes, tutorials, and resources that help artists of all levels find joy in making art. Her tutorials have reached millions worldwide, earning her a reputation for a teaching style that's thorough, concise, and fun. Lisa is the author of Drawing Digital, a guide to creating art on the iPad, and the founder of Bardot Brush, where she designs Procreate brushes and tools loved by artists across the globe. She also leads Making Art Everyday, a drawing challenge that helps people conquer creative fears and build a consistent art practice, and Art Maker's Club, a joy-filled community and le…