The Create! Podcast

Join Kat, Sara, and Jason for a special episode that invites you behind the scenes of Paradigm Gallery! Celebrating ten years, Jason and Sara look back on how they started the project as a studio to create their own artwork, to featuring friends' works through exhibitions, and finally creating a contemporary gallery setting showcasing incredible artists from all over the world. The initial focus of the gallery was to support local artists. Right now, Sara and Jason are collaborating with local businesses to continue promoting artwork through Insider Picks, proceed from which go to the charities. Jason and Sara's partnership is successful due to their ability to utilize their individual strengths and use them to grow the gallery together.

In this episode, Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland - founders of Carve Out Time for Art - discuss their new book, building a community and their individual journeys as artists. "In 2015, I was just frustrated that everybody was saying like I couldn't do anything for myself! I did the 100-day project and ended up making more art than before, even after I became a mom. It opened my eyes in a lot of ways. I was more efficient and more focused." Our two guests discuss how they balance life as mothers and artists. We also chat about what inspired them to start doing artist interviews within the Carve Out Time for Art Community. Join us and get the behind the scenes info on their book titled The Motherhood of Art, which serves as a resource for artists who balance motherhood and creative pursuits.

Join Kat and Christa David in this inspiring conversation. We talk about: How Christa David became an artist and left her job as a public health researcher to become an artist Raising awareness to critical cultural issues through art and storytelling Approaching our careers from a big picture perspective + More Christa David is a visual artist, writer and researcher. Inspired by the artistic works of Romare Bearden, Wangechi Mutu, Alma Woodsey Thomas and literary works of James Baldwin, Christa David fuses the mediums of painting, collage and assemblage to create and recreate stories about home, belonging, faith, and identity. In September 2016, after years of “making art in the cracks” (nights and weekends) along-side her demanding work as senior public health researcher New York City, Christa David leaped into making art full-time. Christa David is proud two-time Columbia University Lion, holding Bachelor of Arts and Masters degrees from Columbia University. Her work is held in personal and public collections throughout the United States including the prominent David C. Driskell Center and has been most recently exhibited at Longwood Gallery at Hostos College in Bronx, NY and PRIZM Art Fair at Art Basel in Miami Beach. Christa David currently lives and works between New York City and Atlanta. www.createmagazine.com/podcast

Discover the stunning work and story of Ali M Williams and learn what it takes to become a mural artist on this episode of our podcast, Art & Cocktails. Ali M Williams is a Philadelphia based artist and public muralist. She began creating murals after she graduated from Moore College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fine Art. She has exhibited her work and murals internationally and has lead workshops in schools and community programs throughout the east coast. Ali is interested in how visually altering a space with public art affects the surrounding environment. Her murals invite you inside a collaged, fabricated dreamscape of paint, mysterious beauty, and contemporary iconography. She's interested in combining realism with abstract concepts and design to help tell a story. Symbolic elements, graphic imagery, and vibrant bursts of color are frequent components of her work. She's drawn to bold, feminine color palettes and loves to incorporate neon pink as much as possible. She has worked with numerous education and community outreach programs such as Cancer Treatment Centers of America, The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, The Pennsylvania Conference for Women, Riverside Correctional Facility, Zambia Tukongote Community Projects, The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, Mural Arts Philadelphia, The City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, and at-risk youth and adults, as well as a range of participants of all ages. Some of her recent clients include The Wells Fargo Center, Primark, The NFL, Zappos, New Balance, and Nasdaq.

Join Kat and A’Driane Nieves as they chat about creating your own space in the art world, building a community, learning essential lessons and persevering when things get hard. A’Driane Nieves is a USAF disabled veteran, multi-disciplinary abstract artist, activist, and speaker with a heart for serving others and social good. She is a mental health advocate living with bipolar disorder and runs an online platform and mental health support group for women of color called Tessera Collective. In 2018, she opened Tessera Arts Collective, an arts nonprofit serving women-identifying & non-binary abstract artists of color in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond that currently operates a storefront studio & gallery space in North Philly. She believes that creating and viewing visual art that addresses difficult topics can serve as a catalyst for personal growth & social change, while also empowering WOC artists to speak their truths. She pushes womxn to transform the brokenness in their lives into power and beauty, and works to amplify the voices and experiences of those marked as Other in society. A’Driane lives in New Jersey with her husband and three boys.

Join Kat and Cait Byrnes as they chat about ways to heal, reconnect with yourself, and get centered during the lockdown and beyond. If you have little ones around, please wear headphones as this episode includes some adult language. We talk about: Healing Burnout New moon rituals Cait's story and how she became a holistic health and business coach www.createmagazine.com/podcast

Something a little different for this episode :) I'm sharing a complimentary meditation to help us reconnect with our higher self and uncover the next body of work we are meant to create. Enter the safe space of this meditation to heal your relationship with yourself as an artist and get back in the flow state. www.theartqueens.com/membership

Kat shares her experiences with isolation and limited resources. Embracing limitation as an opportunity to go deeper.

On this episode of our podcast, Sophie Derrick shares her creative journey and how she got started with using her skin as the canvas in her vibrant work. We discuss: How Sophie's work evolved Overcoming negative voices and criticism from Art School Trusting your intuition when it comes to your work + more www.createmagazine.com/podcast

Please tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation about Nicolle Cure’s journey as an artist, her Columbian background, and a sudden disability that impacted her life. Nicolle vulnerably shares her hearing loss story and how this life-changing event inspired my series "The Colors of Sound." Nicolle is passionate about creating awareness of sudden hearing loss and other invisible disabilities. www.createmagazine.com/podcast Nicolle Cure is a Colombian-American artist living and working in Miami. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of Florida and holds academic certificates from the Sotheby's Institute of Art. In 2018, she was the sole recipient of the Leaders with Disabilities Scholarship, awarded by Americans for the Arts. Nicolle’s art has been showcased at Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami, and at art fairs from South Korea and China to Colombia. It is currently on display at West Elm stores in South Florida. Her work has been featured in several magazines and blogs, focused on both art and hearing health.

Join Kat and painter Dennis Perrin on this episode of the show. Dennis shares: How he became a full-time artist What inspired him to take control of his art career and business How he started teaching online courses His philosophy on painting and making art The Genius Circle membership and more! www.createmagazine.com/podcast

On this episode, Kat gets to know Kate Mothes, curator, and founder of Young Space. Kate shares: - What inspired her to start this platform and soon to be publication - Her process of curating exhibitions and working with galleries - What she looks for in artists online and beyond www.createmagazine.com/podcast

Meet Christopher Jobson, Founder, Editor-in-Chief of an incredible art and design blog, Colossal, on this episode. We chat about Christopher's background The real story of how Colossal was born What kind of work gets featured on this award-winning blog The future of online art media + more Fascinated by visual culture across a wide-range of disciplines and committed to making art engaging for everyone, Christopher launched Colossal as a personal blog in the fall of 2010. Somewhat blindsided by the publication's success, he soon left his day job to run the site full-time and began contributing to publications such as Wired Magazine, Beautiful/Decay, Mental Floss, Slate, Designboom and Quartz. He studied design, art, and writing at Columbia College and lives in Chicago with his wife, son, and dogs. www.thisiscolossal.com createmagazine.com/podcast

On this episode of our podcast, join us for an inspiring conversation with Artist Anne Siems who shares her story and discusses the evolution of her paintings. Anne shares pivotal moments in her life, including: Feeling isolated in art school and not connecting with professors Moving from Germany to Seattle Making work on paper bags Art mentorship and more! www.createmagazine.com/podcast

On this episode, Kat and TJ Walsh discuss the idea of "the gap." TJ shares his philosophy on what causes artists to feel stressed, inadequate, and behind on their work as well as the cure for these experiences. TJ shares his thoughts on the three gaps of creativity: -effort gap -skill gap -quality gap https://www.tjwalshtherapy.com

Kat and Gabriella Rosie chat about affirmations, the law of attraction, following your passion, and believing in yourself when it comes to pursuing your art as a career. We also talk about being vulnerable when sharing your story with the world + so much more! This episode features some adult language, so please wear headphones if listening around little ones. Gabriella Rosie believes that our creativity is our superpower. As an artist whose work spans from painting and illustrating to writing, speaking, and creative coaching, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to create with impassioned freedom through her podcast, Creating Happy, and believes that our unique creativity is the key to our self-actualization.

This episode of our podcast, Art & Cocktails, features an exclusive interview with Moscow-based embroidery artist Katerina Marchenko. The self-taught artist shares how she got introduced to embroidery by taking a sewing course a few years ago and fell in love with using this medium in her own, unique way. Katerina's work features expressive and colorful depictions of animals, figures, eyes, and more on tulle. On this episode We get to know Katerina's journey and how she discovered embroidery The importance of being kind to yourself when creating How she started teaching online courses What it's like to be an artist in Moscow today How you can learn embroidery from Katerina

Kat and Erin Fitzpatrick chat about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in order to design the art career of your dreams. Erin shares her story of becoming a full-time painter and also talks about: Giving a painting to Martha Stewart Using creative thinking to improve her lifestyle Gradually building her career and increasing prices +more Erin Fitzpatrick, Baltimore native and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, began her current series of portraits in 2008. This body of work now contains hundreds of paintings and drawings of notable artists, musicians, business people, Fitzpatrick’s peers, and commissioned subjects. Exhibiting extensively in solo and group shows, she has gained collectors throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. When Erin is not in her studio, she is probably somewhere being really good at summer, pretending not to be on Instagram too much, listening to rap music, lying by a pool, traveling, watching/listening to/talking about baseball and/or all of the above.

Join Kat and Sari on the new episode of Art & Cocktails as they chat about: Sari's work and why she started painting every day Treating studio practice like athletic training Balancing being a mom and painting Success tips for marketing on Instagram Sari Shryack is an Austin-based painter focused on color and light in the ever-changing neighborhoods of her community. The city is constantly evolving into new shapes and colors, and Sari seeks to capture this process in her work. She is trained in acrylics and earned her BA in Fine Arts from Drury University in Missouri in 2014. She is also a mom to a two-year-old and finds time to be a full-time artist in between naps and frequent walks around Town Lake. https://createmagazine.com/podcast

On this episode, Kat shares a few basic ways to increase your chances of getting published by blogs, magazines, or other media sources.

Kat's decade in review: the struggles, the failures, and the amazing lessons!

Svitlana shares her story of growing up in Ukraine, starting with a different career path, and finally coming back to her first love, art. We talk about embracing our multiple passions and interests, using them for our art career, and the importance of creating the opportunities we wish existed for us. www.svitlanas.com www.allshemakes.org

On this episode, Kat talks about changing her art, exploring a new subject matter, and bringing fun and experimentation back to her practice. She shares the initial steps she took to try something new to help you do the same if you feel stuck!

On this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat speaks with Alex Mitow, the co-founder and CEO of Superfine Art Fairs. This episode will help you find out if exhibiting at an art fair is for you. We discuss tips for traveling, what type of art to bring, and other advice for first-time exhibitors. Alex shares the story about why he co-founded the fair and what Superfine's events can offer artists in terms of marketing and publicity.

Many of us grew up looking at images of models, trying to measure up to their distorted and photoshopped bodies, and always came up short to the unrealistic beauty standards in our society. This episode of our podcast Art & Cocktails features guest Elisa Valenti, who paints women who are luxurious, voluptuous, and are celebrated for their unique shapes and sizes. She didn't always paint the figure, and only recently pursued this subject matter. Her art carer took off within a year when she finally started painted her truth and falling in love with who she is. I can't wait for you to meet Elisa and experience her gorgeous work and inspiring story. Listen here or on iTunes, Spotify, Libsyn, and more. P.S. If you are excited about her work and want to collect a piece, we have affordable originals available at PxP Contemporary https://www.pxpcontemporary.com/collections/elisa-valenti Cheers!

On this episode, Kat shares how she overcame her shyness and started showing up in front of her audience online and in person. These tips will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and connect with your community on a deeper level.

On this mini-episode, Kat shares once again why we need to stop worrying about Instagram likes and follows and spend more time growing our email list. www.createmagazine.com/podcast www.theartceo.com

Stop overthinking! Alicia tackles your recent and commonly asked questions on today's episode of our podcast Art & Cocktails If the following questions or concerns came up for you recently: Does having a gap on my artist resume negatively affect my submission? What if I am self-taught? Trusting your gut and doing research when it comes to opportunities

On this episode, Kat chats with Cordelia Noe, Founder, and Editor-In-Chief of TheArtGorgeous. TheArtGorgeous keeps things fun by featuring art world memes, fashion, style, and more on their fantastic platform and new print magazine. "The art world is about people – about who people follow, what they love, and consume. It’s about your gallery girls and boys. It goes beyond which art people have on their walls. This is why The Art Gorgeous goes beyond any Art News Magazine. As a media company and community powerhouse, we develop innovative concepts and strategies and create captivating content, closely working with our unparalleled network of global art world influencers and institutions. We are an art entertainment magazine, bringing you anything from the hottest artist and fashion collaborations to juicy art gossip." www.theartgorgeous.com

On this episode, Kat shares her perspective on disappointment, failure, and rejection. She shares some tips on how to handle negative experiences, turn them around and use them for good in your life and art career.

Kat and Lisa Krannichfeld chat about what it's like to transition from a day job to being a full-time artist, how to make the most of art fairs, navigating social media, and more. Get to know Lisa's story and what her paintings are all about on this special episode. Lisa's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications nationally and internationally including shows across the United States, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Most recently her work was chosen as the grand award winner in the 2018 60th Annual Delta Exhibition. In 2017 she won the grand award at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Juried Exhibition, and Best in Show at the 2017 Magic City Art Connection Art Fair in Birmingham, AL. She has had work featured in numerous worldwide publications, was the face of Saatchi Art's Spring 2019 "Refuse to be the Muse" campaign, and has had work featured in Anthropologie. Her work is included in several private and corporate collections throughout her home state of Arkansas as well as in collections around the world. She is currently represented by M2 Gallery in Little Rock, AR, Fort Works Art in Fort Worth, TX, and Saatchi Art with shipping worldwide.

In this episode, Kat shares her personal experiences from the past decade with exhibitions, art fairs, publications, and other art opportunities. She shares entertaining stories and lessons on what was worth it and what wasn't. She includes some personal stories that are humorous and a little cringe-worthy such as getting lost in New York while trying to deliver paintings on foot. :) Listen to this episode if you are starting out and need help figuring out which gigs to pursue.

In this episode, get to know Eliza Sara Ali, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ART SHE SAYS. This is the leading digital platform designed to empower women in the arts. Her mission is to bring women to the forefront of the art world, particularly those who embody the "artrepreneur"—an innovator of the arts; one who breaks the rules and disrupts the status quo. We Talk About: Overcoming imposter syndrome Reaching our to higher-level professionals in your industry Starting your platform + more

Get to know illustrator Tom Froese in this fantastic interview with Alicia Puig! Tom Froese is an award-winning illustrator, teacher, and speaker. He loves making images that make people happy. In his work, you will experience a flurry of joyful colors, spontaneous textures, and quirky shapes. Freelancing since 2013, Tom has worked for brands and businesses all over the world. Esteemed clients include Yahoo!, Airbnb, GQ France, and Abrams Publishing. He is currently taking on highly creative projects of all kinds, including maps, murals, picture books, packaging, editorial, and advertising. Tom graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design with a B.Des (honors) in 2009.

Kat and Alicia share their health and wellness journeys in a fun, casual chat. This episode includes: Getting back in shape and finding exercises that work for you Overcoming limiting beliefs about artists and fitness Life balance + more Listen until the end to hear tips on exhibiting work and preparing for a solo exhibition (plus our embarrassing moments)! Facebook support group: facebook.com/groups/studiostrong

Join us on a special episode in which Kat gets to know artist Kristi Kohut. The artist shares about the transition from working in advertising to being a full-time artist and gives us a glimpse into her world. This episode covers: Overcoming the fear of putting your work out there Creating your own rules and running an art business on your terms Kristi's work and inspiration Delegating tasks Staying inspired and more! Kristi's journey as an artist began after taking time off from her job as an advertising director when her son was born in 2007. Kristi found that she had a creative force rising from her core, so she picked up a brush and began painting. In a month, her studio was filled with canvases from wall to wall and she knew she was onto something. After honing her craft for several years, Kristi was ready to market her work. But the typical artist's path and exclusive representation didn't feel like a fit — she wanted to connect one-on-one with potential buyers. Bucking the norm at the time, Kristi sold her art online and began sharing her story on Instagram. In one click, someone could become a collector and own a first edition, and in one message a person could have a conversation with Kristi. The direct-to-consumer approach was not only personally fulfilling for her, it was also a strategic decision. Kristi was out to build a true business and prove that fine art could be sold and scaled online. And so she did. Today, Kristi's work has been featured in over 70 publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Forbes and World of Interiors, and purchased by entrepreneurs, Hall of Fame athletes and magazine editors across four continents. www.createmagazine.com/read/kristi-kohut

On this episode, Kat learns all about creative business management from Ilana Griffo! Ilana's book "Mind Your Business" is a beautifully designed workbook that can help artists and creatives take charge of their career. Our conversation includes: Ilana's Story and how she got to where she is today Time management Balancing personal life and business Leaving day jobs and more! Ilana Griffo is an illustrator with typographic tendencies. She has taught many craft and creative workshops, and is an adjunct professor. In 2011, Ilana launched a stationery line, Sugar & Type, which includes the Rule the World Planner, a weekly planner designed for creative go-getters. She turned her side hustle into a six-figure design studio after leaving her full-time job as an art director in 2015. Ilana lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband, son, and dog. www.createmagazine.com/podcast

On this episode, Kat and Alicia address common misconceptions about Instagram and offer tips to artists on how to make the most out of this platform. We share common success behaviors that help creatives drive sales, meet collectors, build a community, and more. On this episode find out: The reason why you don't need a lot of followers to benefit from Instagram Why you don't need to be posting or spending hours to make sales or gain valuable connections Tips on investing in ads and business partnerships + much more

On this mini episode, Kat shares tips on how to handle difficult situations in your life and art career.

On this episode, Kat talks to collage artist Jenny Brown about her journey and how she discovered her artistic voice, overcame adversity, let go of the shame surrounding her dreams and gained clarity in her art career. This episode includes conversations about: Discovering your creative calling Student loan debt and financial struggle Overcoming depression and more Jenny Brown is a 1996 graduate of Bennington College and she received her MFA in 2005 from The School of Visual Arts, where she focused on the mediums of painting, drawing, and collage. She moved to Providence, Rhode Island in 2008, and in 2018 set up space at Lyra Art Studios in the city’s Olneyville neighborhood. Her most recent solo show, “When You Speak to Me, This is What I See,” was curated by Periphery Space and presented at Paper Nautilus in Providence, RI, featuring a studio-like installation of her collages and drawings.

On this episode, guest host Alicia Puig shares top ways you can invest in your art career. Listen to this episode if you recently hit a slump or are simply looking for exciting and even free ways to give your art a boost! www.createmagazine.com/podcast

On this episode, Kat and Alicia check-in after taking a travel break. Alicia shares tips on how to travel without breaking the bank, and Kat shares her experiences with artist residencies. We address how powerful rest can be for your creative career. This episode also includes a brief Q&A at the end. www.createmagazine.com/podcast

Are you struggling to justify why you want more success in your art career? Kat shares her recent thoughts and perspective change around why it's ok to want more. Here is your permission slip to start dreaming bigger today.

Join us for a super inspiring episode featuring one of Kat's favorite artists and role models, Lisa Congdon. If you are worried about whether it's too late for you to be an artist and pursue your dream, listen to this interview immediately! This episode covers: Lisa's journey and breakthroughs Starting later in life Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear Finding your artistic voice Managing your time and increasing productivity while making time for fun + more www.lisacongdon.com www.createmagazine.com/podcast

Kat shares her new perspective shift career and talks about the importance of looking at our life and career as a bigger picture. If you struggle with productivity guilt, anxiety, or feeling like you are not doing enough, this episode is for you!

On this quick episode, Kat shares one simple reason why she can maintain her art practice, creative business, and other multiple projects.

Artist and author Austin Kleon shares behind the scenes of his daily routine, the secret sauce to a successful career, and an inside look at his new book. "Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going. He’s also the author of Newspaper Blackout, a collection of poems made by redacting the newspaper with a permanent marker."

On this episode, Kat and Alicia share their recent experience in New York City during Frieze week. They discuss insights from a talk by Jerry Saltz, senior art critic and columnist for New York magazine.

On this episode, Kat talks with Jamie Smith about her journey, starting THRIVE and the importance of community and accountability for artists. "Being artists is very important and often lonely work and it’s our belief that to be thriving artists we must make art, meet our people and do the work. THRIVE is a membership community of worldwide visual artists! Our Mastermind program welcomes trans and cis women, as well as those who are genderqueer, femme-identifying and non-binary." https://www.thriveartstudio.com

On this episode, Kat has a fun and inspiring conversation with Erika Lee Sears. Erika is a self-taught oil painter who took the plunge to leave her corporate job in order to paint full time. Learn about how to commit to a daily painting practice, get tips for painting while traveling, set up a perfect morning routine and balance family life. Links: www.atinyrocket.com www.instagram.com/erikaleesears Travel paint supplies: Wiliamsburg Paint https://amzn.to/2XBxtDa Gamsol https://amzn.to/2DsYz7L Travel Bag https://amzn.to/2Vm9Ele