The Craftermath Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Today is the launch date for Gel Printers Summit and I am thrilled to be one of the teachers!

Join us today: https://bit.ly/TaniaGPS

I had the pleasure of having a chat with Drew Steinbrecher who is host of GPS 2023 and is a gel printer extraordinaire with a very strong sense of design whose work is easily recognisable among a sea of gel prints.

Drew has enjoyed working with his hands and being creative from a young age. He has a university degree in graphic design and has worked in the profession for 25 years. Drew is an avid knitter, photographer, and traveler. He currently lives in Cincinnati with his partner Greg and their Schnauzer Fred. Along with being a full-time artist, Drew is a freelance graphic designer and a high school coach.

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https://www.drewsteinbrecher.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drewsteinbrecher/

https://www.youtube.com/c/DrewSteinbrecherArt

Free Board Book Class: https://www.subscribepage.com/v9t7f7

I am thrilled to announce that I am teaching for the fourth time on Wanderlust 2024, an online year long art journaling course with 49 mixed-media lessons, all downloadable and yours to keep forever. Plus handouts, a creative community, and a whole bunch of bonuses which are available as soon as you sign up. Course starts January 5th 2024. The first 2000 adventurers get the early bird price of $99 so hurry and book your place today, as places sell out fast!

https://bit.ly/Wanderlust24Tania

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kasia Avery, the cofounder of Everything Art and host of Wanderlust in this candid episode where she shares her art "origin story" and how Everything Art came into being!

Capturing the moment and sensations is everything to Kasia - her language is art. She paints, collages and art journals to figure out her past, present and future. She scribbles, spills, tears, paints and writes to let the emotions out. She asks questions and works out her answers through colour, texture, patterns and dynamic connections between contradictions. Kasia's work is a perfect reflection of her everyday reality - the colours and subjects reveal the connections that she makes between her past and now.

Kasia has taught mixed-media in-person and online since 2011. Kasia runs Everything Art Ltd together with her husband Jamie.

Links mentioned:

Sign up to Wanderlust 2024: https://bit.ly/Wanderlust24Tania

Wanderlust Live: https://www.everything-art.com/p/wanderlust-live-2023

Creative Wanderlust the book: https://www.everything-art.com/p/creativewanderlust

Apply to teach for Wanderlust: https://www.everything-art.com/p/apply-to-teach
Kasia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasiaavery/?hl=en

Everything Art’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingartuk/

Everything Art Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EverythingArtLtd
Everything Art Blog: https://www.everything-art.blog

In today’s guest episode, I have Kim Dellow who is one of my oldest creative friends. I have turned to her for help many times over the years as her experience and practical advice has always been invaluable.

We get to know about how she started, evolution of her style over the years, gain insights into her creative process, plus find out more about plans for the future.

Connect with Kim:

Kim’s Free E-book download: http://eepurl.com/bxahzr

Blog: https://www.kimdellow.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KimDellow/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KimDellow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdellow/

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In today’s guest episode, I am thrilled to have Justine Hovey joining us!

I have followed her for some time and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing grow both personally and professionally.

We get to know about her creative origin story, dealing with negative comments, gain insights into her creative process, plus find out more about plans for the future.

Links mentioned:

Justine Hovey:

Classes: https://justinehovey.podia.com

Blog: https://www.justinehovey.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinehovey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justinehovey

Old Video - Close to My Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teFgD7n-XYo

Youtube Video – “I’ve had Enough”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg4jypX64KE


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In today's episode we talk about "Inspiration vs Imitation" and I am joined by my closest creative friends Nat Kalbach, Birgit Koopsen, Marsha Valk and Riikka Kovasin.

Links mentioned:

Austin Kleon Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/oww7oB9rjgw

Austin Kleon book: Steal Like An Artist

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Nat Kalbach:
Website: https://nathaliesstudio.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkalbach/

Birgit Koopsen
Website: https://birgitkoopsen.typepad.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birgit_koopsen/

Marsha Valk
Website: https://marshavalk.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshavalk/

Riikka Kovasin
Website: http://paperiliitin.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperiliitin/

Are you a crafter and artist that loves to hear what makes other creatives tick? Do you want to learn ways to boost your creativity? Like to learn insider tips on taking your creative practice to the next level? Then this is the podcast for you!

My name is Tania Ahmed and welcome to The Craftermath, a podcast about creativity, art and craft – which is basically my excuse to talk about the things I love with the people I admire!

There will be new episodes every fortnight (plus some bonus episodes) and we will have special guests joining us sharing their experiences.

This is the podcast that I wish was around 10 years ago when I was starting out and didn’t have a clue on where to start in the art and craft industry. I had so many questions and this podcast is my way of sharing my insights, and experiences with you!

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Peggy is an internationally published artist, best-selling author, and award-winning educator. Over the past 7 years, she's had the honor of teaching over 500k students to blossom in their creativity.

As a self-taught artist born into creativity through a struggle with mental health, Peggy promotes embracing imperfections, living out loud, and believes that anyone with a passion should feel empowered to create.

Peggy lives in Portland, Oregon and travels the world for speaking engagements and hands-on workshops. She is proud to be an LGBTQ+ and woman-owned small business that gives back every month by donating proceeds to nonprofits working to protect wildlife and animal welfare.

Her portfolio of clients include: Google, Vogue, Wacom, Allbirds, Disney, Crocs, Dyson, American Greetings, The Happy Planner, Skillshare to name a few companies!

Peggy's Links:

Website: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/thepigeonletters

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepigeonletters/

Classes: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/pages/learn

Free Guide – Develop Your Signature Style: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/pages/signature-style-for-artists

New Book: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/products/travel-adventure-line-drawing

Blogpost to how sable is harvested: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/blogs/1/cruelty-free-art-supplies

Pigeon Letter Brushes: https://www.thepigeonletters.com/collections/brushes

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(Please note that this episode was recorded in July 2021)

Today I am joined by Wendy Solganik, a creative and bookmaker that I greatly admire not just for her work but for her ethic

Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa” on Instagram, is a life-long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts, mixed media and watercolor. From production wheel pottery to scrapbooking to knitting and so many more passions, Wendy always dives deep to master a craft.

Wendy is the “chief executive” of Willa Workshops, and co-creator of Fodder School, along with many other popular and beloved online classes such as The Willa Journals Course.

You can listen to Wendy interview other prolific mixed media artists and book makers from around the world on her podcast, “Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy Solganik.” Her work has been featured in Uppercase Magazine, and you just never know where she will wander to next.

The Fodder Challenge 2023 is now available to sign up for FREE! The teacher line up is amazing and the challenge starts on 10th July:

https://willa-workshops.teachable.com/p/fodder-challenge-2023

Wendy's website: www.willawanders.com

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/willawanders

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willa.wanders

Fodder School Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/fodder.school

Today I am thrilled to be chatting with Julie Fei Fan Balzer: creative force extraordinaire - printmaker, painter, and collage artist. Widely published and with her own line of creative products, Julie teaches online classes, works with many brands and is also a creative coach. Join me in this wide ranging conversation about life, art, creativity, jam packed with advice!

Julie Links:

• Sign up for my weekly FREE newsletter to get a shot of information and inspiration every Friday. https://forms.feedblitz.com/bco
• If you're ready to go a little bit deeper, becoming a monthly member is just $5.99/month.  Each month you get fresh new content and immediate access to all prior content.  https://bit.ly/JulieMembership
• Take an online class from me: https://balzerdesigns.com/Classroom/
• Visit my shop: https://www.juliebalzer.com/shop.html
• Let's connect on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balzerdesigns/
• My favorite art supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/balzerdesigns

Hi Friends! Join me for Season 2 of The Craftermath Podcast, I am excited to share new episodes with you of interviews, insights, tips and lots more!

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