Episode Details

In this heartfelt episode of The Art Box, Steve sits down with artist and musician Rachelle McMullin to explore a creative journey that is anything but linear—and all the more powerful because of it.

Rachelle’s story begins with a home filled with creativity, guided by a mother who believed art and music were essential to life. From a cracked violin and an out-of-tune piano to the deep resonance of the cello, creativity was always within reach. But like many artists, her path took unexpected turns, and for nearly two decades, art and music quietly slipped away.

What followed is a story of rediscovery.

Through college classes, van life during COVID, and eventually stepping into open mic nights in Beaver Dam, Rachelle found her way back—not just to creating, but to herself. Today, she paints murals, plays violin by ear, and creates intuitively, trusting the process rather than chasing perfection.

In this conversation, we explore the role of community in creative growth, the courage it takes to begin again, and how a single opportunity—like painting her first mural at the Beaver Dam Bar—can change everything.

We also touch on the small but powerful moments that shape us, like an art teacher playing The Martian Chronicles in class—planting seeds of imagination that can last a lifetime.

Rachelle’s story is one of resilience, healing, and a reminder that creativity is never truly gone—it’s just waiting for you to pick it back up.

So whether your brushes are dusty or your instrument hasn’t been touched in years, this episode is your invitation:

Start again.

Find Rachelle on Facebook here.