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| Stop F*king Around and Make Something: Why We Need Your Art with Amie McNee of @inspiredtowrite | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:31:19 | |
In this must-listen episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova is joined by the phenomenal Amie McNee, artist, author, and the creative force behind the Instagram sensation @inspiredtowrite. Together, they have an honest and empowering discussion about the transformative power of self-acceptance and why now, more than ever, it’s crucial to stop hiding your art and start sharing your unique voice with the world.
Amie candidly shares her journey from self-doubt to self-publishing success, offering invaluable insights into navigating the challenges of the creative process, dealing with online misunderstandings, and the importance of diversifying income streams as a creative. She also gives us an exclusive preview of her highly anticipated upcoming book, We Need Your Art, a guide designed to help artists break through creative blocks and fully embrace their potential.
Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, this episode is packed with actionable advice, inspiration, and the push you need to stop f*king around and start making your mark. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into what it truly means to be a creative in today’s world.
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This conversation will inspire you to embrace your creativity, overcome self-doubt, and boldly share your art with the world. | |||
| Create, Don’t Produce: Trusting the Process with Rebecca Campbell | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:36:45 | |
In this special episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) welcomes the incredible artist, writer, and mystic Rebecca Campbell. Dive into an inspiring conversation that explores the profound intersection of creativity and spirituality. Rebecca shares her journey from a successful career in advertising to fully embracing her soul’s calling, offering powerful insights on trusting the creative process, navigating change, and the importance of creating from the heart rather than producing for external validation. Kat and Rebecca delve into the challenges artists face in today's fast-paced, content-driven world and how to reconnect with the deeper essence of creation. Rebecca's mantra "Be the mystic, not the machine" serves as a guiding light for creatives feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures. Discover how to honor your unique pace, embrace the cyclical nature of creativity, and find the courage to release what no longer serves you. Tune in to hear about Rebecca’s latest book, Your Soul Had a Dream, Your Life Is It, a powerful exploration of change, rebirth, and the sacredness all around us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to align with their true creative path.
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| Infusing Your Art and Business with Spirituality and Intuition with Marina Press Granger | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:03:35 | |
In this conversation, host Ekaterina Popova chats with Marina Press Granger, about the powerful blend of spirituality, intuition, and business. Marina shares how artists can build an unshakable sense of self-worth and lean into their spiritual gifts to navigate their careers with confidence, no matter the external circumstances. Episode Highlights:
A big thank you to our sponsor, Create! Magazine. If you’re interested in getting access to our digital archive and upcoming issues, consinder supporting independent artist-run publishing by becoming a digital subscriber at createmagazine.com/subscribe and save 20% with the code NEWREADER. Connect with Marina:
Marina is hosting a three-day live training on how to get into galleries that don’t accept submissions. Learn what galleries are looking for, how to show them, and how to get out of your own way to achieve your creative goals. Sign up at theartistadvisory.myflodesk.com for the training on July 10, 11, and 12. Listen & Subscribe:Tune in to this enriching conversation and subscribe to Art & Cocktails on your favorite podcast platform for more inspiring episodes.
Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and share it with fellow artists and creatives who would benefit from these valuable insights. Listen to Marina's podcast, The Artist Advisory Hotline: theartistadvisory.com/podcast. Follow Marina on Instagram: instagram.com/the_artist_advisory. Learn more at: theartistadvisory.com. | |||
| Writing About Your Art in a More Authentic Way With Charlie J. Meyers | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:29:54 | |
New podcast episode with Ekaterina Popova and Charlie J. Meyers. Charlie talks about his journey of becoming an artist and curator, having grace and self-compassion for your studio practice and beyond. We also discuss how artists can incorporate more honesty into writing about their work to create compelling statements. Charlie J. Meyers is a multi-award-winning American artist and curator of figurative abstraction and portraiture. In the past six years, Charlie’s work has toured with the Montreal Arts Council throughout Quebec in public and private galleries and has been exhibited in spaces throughout the USA, UK, and Canada. In 2020, he was awarded an Artist Relief Grant, an initiative organized by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, United States Artists, and Creative Capital. During quarantine, he started the initiative The Moon Cheese Curator, an international curatorial project focused on the interface between art production and the body. He paints in his work-live studio in Philadelphia. Instagram: instagram.com/charliejmeyers & instagram.com/mooncheesecurator Are you enjoying our podcast and magazine? Consider becoming a subscriber to support our mission and get over 35 digital issues available instantly! www.createmagazine.com/subscribe
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| Taking a Leap Towards Your Dreams with Aggie Armstrong | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:36:48 | |
In this episode, join Kat and Aggie Armstrong as they discuss the artist's journey of becoming a full-time artist and creative entrepreneur. Aggie shares the discomfort of taking the leap, leaving a corporate job, and following her dreams. Aggie Armstrong is known for her multimedia work that explores various states of female consciousness. Through every piece, Aggie's work serves as a record of her feelings and memories of the intersectional female experience. P.S. This episode includes some adult language www.aggiearmstrong.com www.instagram.com/aggie_armstrong/ Follow along on Instagram @katerinaspopova and @createmagazine Join the community: www.artqueens.co | |||
| Tips for Reviving Instagram From Kat | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:10:41 | |
In this episode, Kat shares some tips for reviving our Instagram art accounts from the dead. She talks about mindset shifts as well as practical steps for helping you get more engagement and action on the app we often have a complicated relationship with. Keep showing up and sharing your art and connecting with other humans! Follow along on Instagram @katerinaspopova and @createmagazine Join the community: www.artqueens.co | |||
| Giving it All or Nothing with Cj Hendry | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:28:17 | |
Cj Hendry is a hyperrealist artist who initially garnered worldwide attention on Instagram for her large-scale ink drawings of luxury objects. Always in black and white, these works would often take up to 200 hours to complete. Eventually, she branched out to work in full color with colored pencils and has since expanded her practice to include sculpture, prints and other media. Hendry is also known for coordinating and funding her own immersive and interactive solo exhibitions. The latest one, Plaid, will be on display in New York from April 14-23rd, 2023.
Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Superfine! Art Fair: https://www.superfine.world/art-fairs-for-individual-artists Mention Create! for $150 your booth fee.
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| Becoming the Most Successful Version of You With Master Coach Olga Blias | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:27:28 | |
Join Ekaterina Popova and master coach Olga Blias! Olga is a master transformative mindset and life coach. She shares her story and how she began her journey. We talk all about how to start making positive changes in our lives and how to create powerful and permanent shifts. I ask Olga to share practical tips for artists beginning to embody the identity of the most successful, joyful version of themselves and it's way easier than you think! We also cover:
Navigating imposter syndrome Fear Building confidence
Enjoy this episode! Learn more about Olga: https://www.instagram.com/olga_soulful_transformation Are you looking for an empowering art community and accessible coaching? | |||
| Shifting Studio Materials, Exploring Bats and Working with Museums: Featuring Rebecca Saylor Sack | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:27:32 | |
Join Ekaterina Popova and Rebecca Saylor Sack on an inspiring episode where the artist shares how she started exploring bats in her work and shifted her painting materials over the past few years. Rebecca is an artist and the the program director of the Fine Arts Program and Painting emphasis coordinator at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Listen to this episode to learn about:
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| Upgrade Your Challenges | How to Create Positive Changes in Your Life and Art Career | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:11:32 | |
How to create positive change and open yourself up to expansion and new exciting challenges! Are you sick and tired of a recurring problem in your life? Is it finances? Lack of opportunities? On this episode, Kat shares the early steps of how to create positive change in your life. Acknowledging the areas of struggle you no longer want to tolerate is a great place to start the transformation.
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| Partnerships, Press & Art PR with Natasha Roberts | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:22:24 | |
In this episode, Alicia Puig interviews Natasha Roberts, a New York-based art advisor, curator and founder of The Know. Natasha works with creatives, arts organizations, brands, and nonprofits to build culturally-relevant experiences and collaborative campaigns. Through the production of thought-provoking branded digital content and implementation of modern PR strategies, she cultivates public engagement and organic buzz for client projects. Before launching the KNOW, Natasha found herself drawn to the rapidly emerging start-up world in New York, and after stints in PR and luxury events, she honed in on creative leanings to develop an expertise in fine art. Natasha has completed post-graduate studies in curatorial practice and contemporary art at The School for Curatorial Studies (Venice, IT) and Christie’s Education (New York, NY), as well as perfumery at Pratt Institute (New York, NY). Combining her professional skill set with a passion for advocacy and innovation, Natasha and her clients have garnered press in Artnet News, Vogue, PAPER, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, Juxtapoz and more. More information about Superfine Art Fair: https://www.superfine.world/art-fairs-for-individual-artists | |||
| Building Relationships with Galleries with Dontae T. Muse | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
In this episode, Alicia interviews Dontae T. Muse, artrepreneur coach & gallery co-owner. He helps visual artists to monetize their creativity and increase their income using proven branding and creative marketing strategies. In his books, workshops, courses, and signature program "Pay The Artist", he covers everything from pricing your work, branding yourself, identifying your client avatar, composing your artist statements, crafting and submitting proposals, social media engagement, and more. During this conversation, Alicia and Dontae discuss the mistakes artists often make with regard to selling and marketing their work as well as the top reasons why gallery pitches are unsuccessful (& what to do about it!). Tune in for tried and true strategies on how to finally get a gallery to notice your work. https://www.iamdmuse.com/ | |||
| Transcendental Art & Healing Trauma with Laurén Magda | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:27:57 | |
Laurén Magda is an American, multidisciplinary artist based in Ypsilanti, MI. She has been featured by major art publications such as Create! and All She Makes Magazines, and has participated in various group shows. Her first solo show is “Meditations on Transformation” at Stone & Spoon Gallery in Ypsilanti, MI, which runs through April 2023. She has a concentration in freehand, hard-edged painting. The key themes Laurén explores are those of the transcendental, spiritual, and visionary realms. Her paintings are boldly colorful, with heavy linework that conveys a sense of wonder and tranquility. She is inspired by the calm and empowerment that comes from healing generational trauma, as well as her spiritual belief system in the mystical workings of the Universe. Laurén pursued artmaking as a profession by attending Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, earning her BFA in Illustration in 2011. She has over a decade of professional graphic design and commercial art experience. After taking a hiatus from pursuing her personal work after art school to commit to a healing journey, she re-established her focus in 2018 and has been creating collections for her personal practice and for exhibiting with galleries. https://www.laurenmagda.com/
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| 10 Reasons I Became an Entrepreneur: Reflections on Becoming Self-Employed | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:30:15 | |
Welcome to a solo episode with your host, Kat! In this heartfelt episode, Ekaterina Popova shares her journey as an artist and entrepreneur, reflecting on the reasons that led her to embrace self-employment. Whether you're a creative considering entrepreneurship or curious about the path, this episode is for you.
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Ten reasons why Kat values being an entrepreneur
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| Follow Your Passions and Be Your Own Boss| Behind the Scenes of Our New Book With Kat and Alicia | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:29:17 | |
We wrote a new book! Tune in and hear all about our publishing journey.
Alicia and Kat are so excited to share what to expect from The Creative Business Handbook, how it can support your goals as a creative entrepreneur, and the process of working with a publisher.
Please celebrate with us! Pre-order and join the party! https://createmagazine.lpages.co/creative-business-handbook-pre-sale/
Ready to start your own creative business this year? Get the new, highly-anticipated guide that will lead you on your entrepreneurial journey. Pre-order The Creative Business Handbook today and you'll also gain access to a VIP virtual book launch party in May 2023! Attention aspiring artpreneurs! Pre-order our new book now and you'll receive an invitation to a premium live workshop with authors Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig later this year (date TBA). During the workshop, you will get the chance to learn from Kat and Alicia and ask your burning questions about starting your own creative business. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be one of the first to read our new book and get exclusive insights from the authors! You can pre-order via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Book Depository, Waterstones, Indigo/Chapters, Booktopia, and more. Share your confirmation order or receipt number from any bookseller in the form below to be eligible for this bonus. Learn more and pre-order here: | |||
| Choose Yourself and Create Unlimited Opportunities with Kat | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:16:05 | |
In this episode, Kat shares how to take your power back in your art career and create unlimited opportunities. In addition, she shares how to have a different perspective when it feels like nothing is working and take action on your dreams by creating your own exhibitions and events.
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| Art Business & Branding Basics with Alex Mitow | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:36:46 | |
In this episode, Alicia hosts an interview with CEO & co-founder of Superfine Art Fair Alex Mitow. You'll hear Alex's best advice for curating a standout booth if you're exhibiting at your very first art fair as well as simple, but effective tips when it comes to building a business in the arts. Learn more about exhibiting with Superfine Art Fair here: https://www.superfine.world/art-fairs-for-individual-artists Learn more about The Creative Business Handbook here: | |||
| Drawing an Intentional Path with Shantell Martin | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:28:32 | |
In this episode, Alicia interviews multidisciplinary visual artist Shantell Martin. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that questions the self-imposed or peer pressure to constantly be working on something new and encourages creatives to embrace slowness. Learn Martin's advice for identifying the right collaborators work with and projects to pursue as well as the meaningful impact starting her career in Japan had on her. We hope you enjoy this insightful episode! | |||
| Becoming Unstoppable and Facing Your Fears Head On | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:22:44 | |
On this episode, Kat shares how to reflect and digest the past year and ease into a new season. She also shares how facing her deepest fears last year has given her courage and inner strength, and she ended up working out for good. Tune in and learn:
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| Permission to Have The Best Year Ever with Cara Alwill, The Champagne Diet | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:27:50 | |
Wouldn't it be great to have a coach guide you as we ease into a new year? On this podcast episode, I have my amazing guest, Cara Alwill (The Champagne Diet) who is a bestselling author, master life coach, creative entrepreneur and my role model share her story and offer tips on how to get unstuck and give yourself permission to follow your bliss this year. I'm so excited to share Cara's story and get some insight into how we can make 2023 our best year yet. Having a coach can be incredibly helpful and inspiring, especially if you do not have support required for your big dreams as an artist and leader. We talk about how Cara came up with her brand, how not to worry about failure and rejection and keep moving forward. Cara also shares powerful mindset shifts for anyone who feels defeated or stagnant and how to enter into main character energy when it comes to your work and beyond. Cara Alwill is a worldwide bestselling author, host and creator of the top-rated podcast, Style Your Mind, and change agent for women. As an early voice in the female-driven movement, Cara continues to be a leader in the space, liberating women to trust their intuition and create their own opportunities. She empowers her readers and clients to stop waiting for their big break and, instead, to publish their own books, start their own podcasts, host their own panels and design their own clothing lines; whatever their desires are. Cara has spent the past 14 years in the creative space building her own brand based on her popular blog, The Champagne Diet. She has turned that blog into 9 bestselling books including the worldwide sensation Girl Code, a top-rated podcast called Style Your Mind with over 8 million unique downloads that has received high praise from media outlets like Forbes and Oprah Daily, and a successful global coaching and consulting practice where she helps other women entrepreneurs hone their unique voice and become leaders in their industries. Cara has been featured in Forbes, Success, Entrepreneur, INC, Oprah Daily, Business Insider, Glamour, Marie Claire, and many more media outlets, and is a highly sought-after speaker. Cara’s books have been translated into multiple languages such as Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese and others. Her message continues to transcend cultures and break barriers for women across the globe. Cara has been a professionally certified coach for a decade, and attained her certifications through the ICF-accredited World Coach Institute including CPC (Certified Professional Coach), CLC (Certified Life Coach), CWC (Certified Wellness Coach), and CCMC (Certified Coach Master Class). She loves working with motivated women on the edge of change. Cara began her career in the music industry over 20 years ago, where she leveraged her internship experience and became an executive assistant to music mogul Clive Davis. She also worked on digital marketing campaigns for artists Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, and other popular artists. She later moved on to MTV, where she spent 8 years in digital advertising managing multi-million dollar ad campaigns for brands like Cover Girl, Kraft, and others. Her unique blend of entertainment experience coupled with her passion and drive for creating her own brand and empowering women make her a standout media expert and entrepreneur. Check out all of Cara’s books on Amazon here. https://www.amazon.com/Cara-Alwill-Leyba/e/B0097GJNV0 Follow her on Instagram for daily inspiration. https://www.instagram.com/thechampagnediet Listen to her podcast, Style Your Mind, on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. | |||
| Thinking Outside The Box For Your Art Career with Jen Dwyer | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:24:16 | |
Join host Ekaterina Popova and artist Jen Dwyer and see all the possibilities available to you as an artist. Jen shares how to:
We talk about the challenges and mindset shifts that helped Jen attract incredible opportunities and why she is passionate about artists today. Thriving Creatives Class: https://www.jen-dwyer.com/thriving-creatives-1/mq5780nsdprdtzajc8y4zbdm3t36ic Use 25% off discount code CREATE Become a subscriber: | |||
| The Artist Turned Curator & Gallerist with JJ Galloway | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:26:32 | |
In this episode, Alicia Puig interviews fine artist JJ Galloway. Galloway is an internationally collected artist known for whimsical paintings and sculptures of people, animals and food or any combination of the three! Carefully executed in a traditional style using oils, watercolors or mixed media. Her art can be found in both public and private collections worldwide. After years of selling her own work out of her studio and at pop-up events, she eventually launched JJ Galloway Studios in order to be able to showcase other artists' work at fairs and events both across the US and abroad. https://jjgalloway.com/
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| Classic and Contemporary: Remarkable Paintings by Roxy Peroxyde | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:24:06 | |
Join Kat and Roxy on an inspiring episode about the artist's path, her work exploring contemporary realism, and her upcoming show during Art Week in Miami. Roxanne Sauriol Hauenherm is a self-taught painter based in Montreal, Canada whose paintings are collected and exhibited internationally. Hauenherm is best known for her vivid contemporary interpretations of classic paintings which she describes to be "witnesses to how times change but people stay the same". While it is undeniable that technique is at the core of her work, it nonetheless succeeds to bring levity to a practice she considers to be arcane and pedestalized. https://www.roxyperoxyde.com | |||
| Grant Writing Tips & Giving Back with Sadaf Padder | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:26:07 | |
In this episode, Alicia interviews curator & founder of Alpha Arts Alliance Sadaf Padder. After nearly a decade as a public schooler educator and a lifetime of watching art from the sidelines, Sadaf left her job as a Dean of Students in 2019 and founded Alpha Arts Alliance, an arts agency focused on historically-underrepresented artists with a focus on women of color. Through curation, coaching, events and youth programming, she serves to make art accessible to the people she loves as a passion and a practice. Of her many professional accomplishments, she takes pride in having earned over $150K in grants and residencies for local artists and collectives. Sadaf is also a Create Change Fellow alumna with the Laundromat Project, a board member with ArtBridge and Chickweed Alliance and a member of Phoenix Community Garden. A South-Asian American woman of Kashmiri heritage, in her own art practice she is an abstract painter, jeweler and henna artist. She is a graduate of George Washington University (BA in Anthropology) and Johns Hopkins University (Masters of Art in Teaching) and is a Teach for America Baltimore alum. | |||
| Navigating the Slower Art Market: Grit, Resilience, and Honest Creativity with Tania Marmolejo | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:00:01 | |
Join host Ekaterina Popova in an uplifting and motivating conversation with her dear friend, Tania Marmolejo, a Dominican Swedish American artist known for strong and moving female expressions in her paintings. In this episode, Tania shares her insights on navigating the current slow art market, finding resilience amidst global uncertainties, and leaning into one's artistic voice.
Discover practical tips for artists on maintaining creativity, adapting to changes, and preparing for future success despite economic challenges. This episode is a beacon of hope and encouragement for artists feeling the pressure of slow sales and market uncertainties. Tune in for an inspiring chat about perseverance, creativity, and the evolving art world.
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| Decode the Flow and Make Your Best Work with Drica Lobo | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:27:00 | |
Join host Ekaterina Popova and Brazilian born and California-based artist Drica Lobo and learn what makes us experience the flow state. Learn about the artist's journey, how she found her flow and how you can experience more joy, beauty and creativity in your life. Drica makes modern landscapes, transforming the familiar into a bold, joyful and powerful scenario. Manipulating shapes and feelings through the selection and composition of color. Through her creations, Drica strives to help people see the world with optimism, and encourages her audience to shift perspectives and ponder the mysteries of the universe. She is now picking up her pen to spread her art through her first book, Decoding the Flow, detailing her process and passion for creation. "Decoding The Flow: Optimize Your Create Power With Unshakeable Confidence" is a book about Lobo's search for flow and its powerful energy as a way to improve her creative living. It's a personal journey of artistic mindfulness and confidence you want to be part of. At the end of each chapter, the book offers a framework to help you optimize your creativity with unshakeable confidence. Website: www.dricalobo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dricalobo.art Read Decoding the Flow: https://www.amazon.com/Decoding-Flow-Drica-Lobo/dp/1737278073
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| Empowering Portraits & Healing Through Art with Brittany Atkinson | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:28:18 | |
In this episode, Alicia hosts an inspiring interview with painter Brittany Atkinson. Brittany is an Austin-based artist known for her abstract female portraits and figures. After a childhood spent in Houston, Brittany now calls Austin home. When asked what inspires her as an artist, Brittany often says, "Over the years, I have been influenced by several incredible women. Their stories and their bravery have shaped me. Their daring spirits and whispers of wisdom guide me through my creative process. I am never surprised when bright and colorful work appears on my canvas, as it reflects how those women's stories of strength, confidence, and vulnerability light up my soul. I feel blessed to share my art and hope it empowers and inspires other women to listen to their hearts' desire to chase their dreams." Learn more: https://www.brittanyatkinsonart.com/ Thank you to today's sponsor Superfine Art Fair: https://www.superfine.world/sell-your-art Mention Create! Magazine for $150 off your booth | |||
| Increasing Risk Tolerance For Growth | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:18:43 | |
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| An Easy Way to Level Up and Speed Up Your Growth | 12 Nov 2022 | 00:15:55 | |
What is a great way to level up and break through any plateaus in your business or career growth? In this mini-episode, Kat shares one of the best methods of getting to where you are going faster and having way more fun while you're at it! Listen and learn about the importance of investing in yourself and upgrading your environment. Enjoy a free masterclass with Kat:
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| Messy Middle: Completing Big Deadlines With Peace and Gratitude | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:15:55 | |
Imagine walking into your studio or workspace, feeling calm, centered and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. Wouldn’t it be great to have an inner knowing that whatever is on your plate will get done? I know that for so many of us, certain projects can feel like a mountain we have to climb, daunting and overwhelming. If you are an artist or creative dealing with big deadlines, I hope this episode gives you some helpful tools and techniques to help you navigate even the busiest seasons of life and enjoy the ride. Join Ekaterina Popova on this episode and hear about strategies to help you stay joyful and grounded as you get things done! Support our magazine and community by joining us at www.createmagazine.com/subscribe Join our newsletter: | |||
| Painting the Spirit of Cities with Cindy Shaoul | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:12:47 | |
In this episode, Alicia Puig hosts an interview with Cindy Shaoul. Inspired by the whimsy and purity of the feminine form, Shaoul is known for her impressionistic and abstract style. She is best recognized for her series ‘Brides’, ‘Dripping Dots’ and ‘Hearts’, as well as her Plein-air street scenes of quintessential New York locations. Cities suffered during the global pandemic but painter Cindy Shaoul reminds us of their romantic and elegant spirit through her cityscape paintings. Shaoul is the perfect fusion of old and new (through her unique combination of impressionist and abstract painting methods) with a bit of haute couture and street art on the side. As cities slowly come back to life, Shaoul reminds us of their beauty that inspires. https://www.cindyshaoul.com/ | |||
| Avoid This Mistake to Welcome More Success and Abundance | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:16:25 | |
Want to know the easiest way to welcome more abundance and opportunities into your life and creative business? Kat noticed a typical behavior that prevents artists and entrepreneurs from getting paid more and more often. Love our podcast? Take a moment to leave a review on iTunes! Join our reader circle and become a print or digital subscriber here: https://www.createmagazine.com/subscribe | |||
| The Journey of Jack Of The Dust: Interview with Andy Firth | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:28:19 | |
In this episode, Alicia interviews Andy Firth, a self-taught Australian artist known for his signature canvas: the human skull. Since 2013, he has remained widely anonymous under the title ‘Jack of The Dust’. Until now. With international demand at an all-time high and a combined following of 2.5 million, his clientele includes Joe Rogan, Slash, Jason Momoa, Chris Brown and Nikki Tutorials. Each piece is hand-made in Australia by manipulating acrylic, clay and cinema-grade urethane resin imported from the U.S. to resemble skin, steel, stone and bone. Exclusively attainable through 4-6 public releases each year, Firth’s works of art crack through the limits of imagination on adventure. Firth has grown a full-time crew of 15 and operates from two Burleigh Heads warehouses on Australia’s Gold Coast. https://www.instagram.com/jackofthedust/ Thank you to our episode sponsor: Superfine Art Fair Get $150 off your booth fee when you mention Create! in your introductory call or on your application. For more information: https://www.superfine.world/art-fairs-for-individual-artists | |||
| Ideas on How to Generate Income as an Artist | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:19:48 | |
In this episode, Kat shares ideas and options for generating more money as an artist or creative. If you feel stuck or your regular income streams are not an option right now, listen to this episode to give you ideas on how to support yourself, your art, and your family this season. Support our magazine and community by becoming a subscriber: | |||
| On Joy and Visibility Through Art with Josie Lewis | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:30:30 | |
Join Kat and Josie Lewis on an empowering episode about breaking out of the art world box, embracing play, and making art for yourself. Josie shares how her Instagram account went viral by embracing video early on and offers insight for artists to grow in this way. We discuss the challenges of growing your audience, facing negative comments, and rising above it all. Josie Lewis is an artist working in sculpture, painting, mixed media, and video. Her artwork can be found in the St Paul Union Depot, the Minneapolis/St Paul Airport, and in the private collections of General Mills, University of Minnesota, and Minneapolis Public Schools. In 2017, she began sharing videos of her daily art practice on Instagram, sparking a conversation around what is (and is not) art on the internet. To date, her videos have more than 1 billion views, and her social media audience has grown to over 1.3 million followers. https://www.instagram.com/josielewisart/
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| Overcoming Burnout (Again) and Reclaiming Our Practice | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:24:56 | |
In the season finale of "Art and Cocktails," I share my current experience of overcoming burnout and reclaiming my creativity. As I prepare to take a much needed break, I reflect on the challenges of balancing multiple projects and maintaining mental and physical health. I offer practical tips on how artists can reduce stress, focus on what's important, and find joy in their creative practices. I also talk about using our intuition to pivot and respond to tough times and the economy.
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| Entrepreneurship in the Arts With Raquel Serebrenik and Alfredo Achar | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:45:26 | |
Join Kat, Raquel and Alfredo on a special episode of the Create! Podcast where we chat all about entrepreneurship in the arts. My guests generously share strategies to help artists position themselves as leaders in their space, stay open to new income opportunities and offer branding and networking tips. www.createmagazine.com/podcast Alfredo Achar Alfredo was born in Mexico City, he graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, with a B.A. in Film, Television, and Media Studies, and a Minor in Business Administration. He also holds a certificate in Production from New York University and for acting from New York Film Academy. Throughout his career, Alfredo has worked in creative development for production companies, and in programming for various film festivals, mainly the GuadaLAjara Film Festival in Los Angeles, where he serves as Creative Content Manager and Producer. Alfredo has curated programs for LACMA, GLAFF, Guadalajara International Film Festival, and NewFilmmakers LA. He also freelances as a producer for various media outlets and independent projects, and has worked in production at notable award shows like the Emmys, Oscars, and SAG Awards for E! Entertainment. In 2021 he began working in public relations for awards and Oscar campaigns representing films, actors, directors, and other talents. He has published several articles for MovieMaker Magazine and has been a part of many panels on film analysis and the film industry. Additionally, Alfredo is currently producing three short films. Raquel Serebrenik Raquel Serebrenik is a cultural brand development specialist working with institutions, foundations, and corporations to build strategic models that promote cultural development, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable growth. Raquel is an avid problem-solver and strategic thinker who has worked with such organizations as the YJP of NY, The Museum of Modern Art of Bogota, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the Cruz Diez Art Foundation. Raquel’s development, conservation, and curatorial collaborations also include the Guggenheim Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the American Institute of Architects. Raquel is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she earned a BFA in Art History and Design for Sustainability and an MA in Business Design and Cultural Leadership. Raquel is currently a partner in the creative-brands accelerator 4 Art Partners and a co-host of the Culture Tasters podcast, a platform to bring awareness to the contributions of the creative industries to the economy. | |||
| Collecting Art Made Easy with Allan Weinberger | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:30:52 | |
Join Kat and Allan Weinberger and learn about his new project, "A Very Serious Gallery," now open in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. We discuss how artists can land brand deals, charge more and attract collectors and dealers. Allan also shares strategies to make buying and selling art easier for both artists and collectors. For the past 10 years, Allan Weinberger has worked as an operations specialist at Google but has been living a double life as an art manager. Since 2017, via his legacy company Bergart, he has specialized in managing large-scale art installations and the creation of an emerging art retail platform. His strategy has always been to meet the collectors where they are, which, at times, was quite literally on the street. "We've planned shows in some of the coolest, most creative venues - empty condos, covid shuttered office spaces, and the sidewalk of a pizza shop. These installations were fun, entertaining, and equitable pop-ups, but also demonstrated a need to focus on building equity with artists and to help our community of patrons collect art in a meaningful way."- says Weinberger. In an effort to do exactly that, Weinberger left his role at Google to open "A Very Serious Gallery" in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, a recently remodeled, 3-room gallery space, as a permanent location and will be home to many exhibitions, releases, and events to come. www.veryseriousgallery.com | |||
| Aiming for rejection letters | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:10:49 | |
In this episode, guest host and co-author Alicia Puig reads an excerpt from The Complete Smartist Guide book! This is the book with all of the practical information about how to actually make a career in the arts that we never learned in art school. The Complete Smartist Guide is packed with tips, hints, and actionable steps from our personal experiences working in the art world. In this essential guide for self-taught and emerging artists, we discuss not only business tactics, sales strategies, and how to promote your art online and in person, but also actionable information about how to deal with creative burnout, overcome imposter syndrome, and avoid the comparison game! We’ve built our creative businesses largely using social media and email marketing so we share all of the exact steps we used to reach audiences of hundreds of thousands of followers around the world. To make sure we rounded out this book with even more solid advice, we’ve included interviews with numerous contemporary artists to share their unique insight into how to license your art, attract clients for commissions and mural projects, develop your unique creative voice, and so much more! Learn more: https://www.pxpcontemporary.com/pages/the-complete-smartist-guide-book | |||
| How Artists Can Make a Difference with TJ Walsh | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:30:24 | |
Join Kat and therapist and coach TJ Walsh on an uplifting episode to help you reconnect with your purpose and find your superhero powers. TJ shares his perspective on how artists can make a big difference in our world, the importance of taking risks and the value of art education.
The link to register for the GROW Creative Leadership Summit is: www.tjwalshcoaching.com/placemaking Enjoy a code for 20% off of the event. Use the code QUEEN at checkout.
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| Preventing Burnout [The Complete Smartist Guide] | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:12:02 | |
Join Kat on this chapter reading of The Complete Smartist Guide on preventing burnout. If you feel worn out, unmotivated, and exhausted, these tips will help you recover and return to the studio when you are ready! Get your copy of the book on Amazon or contact your local indie bookstore: https://www.createmagazine.com/book | |||
| The Deeper Meaning Behind Your Art | Take Your Power Back with Kat | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:16:44 | |
In this episode, Kat talks about shifting our perspective and invites you to think about the deeper meaning behind your art. Would you still create if you were independently wealthy? Of course, you would. We are exploring the deeper motivation that keeps us going through all seasons and remind ourselves not to get stuck in the fleeting moment, keeping our vision in mind. www.createmagazine.com/podcast
Wouldn't be great to see your work on a beautiful display, have meaningful conversations with others all while making sales? Why not take your work out into the world, connect with others and elevate your career in the process? Join Gita Joshi and Ekaterina Popova in Our Course, Your Own Art Show https://yourownartshow.com | |||
| Breaking Into the World of Art Writing with Jasmin Hernandez | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:37:13 | |
Jasmin Hernandez (she/her) is the Black Latinx founder & Editor in Chief of Gallery Gurls, an award-winning digital space celebrating Black & POC in contemporary art since 2012. Gallery Gurls has been featured in Vogue, Artnet, and Artsy. Hernandez's writing has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Latina, PopSugar, ELLE, CNN Style, etc. Her debut book, We Are Here: Visionaries of Color Transforming the Art World, was released by Abrams (2021). Her writing has been awarded and funded by The Awesome Foundation (2018) & Critical Minded (2020), and she was a 2021 finalist for The Andy Warhol Foundation Art Writers Grant for Short-Form Writing. In 2022, she became a recipient in the inaugural cohort of Creatives Rebuild New York’s Guaranteed Income for Artists program. She is a proud Dominican Yorker, based in Harlem. You’ll find this Parsons alumna gallery hopping locally and globally, usually sipping on an oat milk cafe au lait, and constantly reading Black womxn authors. | |||
| How to Know Which Opportunities Are Right For You [The Complete Smartist Guide] | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:11:45 | |
I know at some point you have probably wondered, "which juried opportunities should I apply for?" or "how do I know if it's a good fit or a huge waste of time?" Your time and resources are valuable, which is why in this episode, Kat reads an excerpt from our book, The Complete Smartist Guide, to help you figure out how to make decisions on what to apply for in your art career. You can read our book by ordering a copy online with an easy click of a button or asking your local indie bookstore to stock it: https://www.createmagazine.com/book | |||
| When you mess up so badly, it's a miracle you are here—failing forward and dancing with the imperfections with Kat. | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:19:44 | |
Imagine if you hired a mentor or someone who is supposed to help you, and they made you feel like total crap. It can be painful and crushing, right? The good news is that mistakes are part of growth and are inevitable. Kat shares powerful lessons about messing up, mistakes, errors, and failures and how they ultimately have no power over your success. Thank you so much for your support of Create! Magazine. https://www.createmagazine.com/subscribe | |||
| The Business of Contemporary Craft with Jen Hewett | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:27:11 | |
Jen Hewett is a printmaker, textile designer, author, and more. Alicia returns as a guest host to get the inside scoop on how Jen found her way to art after working in a variety of other industries. They talk about practical tips for staying on top of finances as a business owner and the importance of finding community when you're creative, as well as the stories behind both of Jen's incredible books. https://www.instagram.com/jenhewett/ | |||
| Sales Strategies from the "Creative Business Handbook" with Kat | 20 May 2024 | 00:16:08 | |
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat shares an exclusive excerpt from the book, "Creative Business Handbook." Diving into Chapter Five, she explores essential sales strategies that every creative entrepreneur needs to know.
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Tune in to this episode for practical advice, personal anecdotes, and motivational insights to help you launch and grow your creative business with confidence. Don't miss the chance to learn from Kat's experiences and take your sales strategies to the next level.
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| How to Have More Consistent Art Sales | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:21:34 | |
Join founder and artist Ekaterina Popova and create your own strategy for having more consistent art sales and income from your creative business. Kat shares how to:
This episode is sponsored by Create! Magazine. Explore opportunities and more at: https://www.createmagazine.com/call-for-art
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| Get Back in the Flow and Level Up With Kat | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:19:54 | |
Join Kat as she shares the challenges and roadblocks that sometimes come with leveling up. She shares tips on overcoming imposter syndrome, getting back to joy, and experiencing more flow and fulfillment. https://www.createmagazine.com/podcast https://www.createmagazine.com/subscribe
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| Overwhelmed? Feel Better with Kat and Get Back to Creating | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:13:00 | |
Join Kat as she shares some tools and modalities that have been helping her overcome stress, overwhelm, and difficulty. If you are having trouble focusing on your art and dreams due to life's challenges, listen to this episode to feel even a tiny bit better and get back to creating. www.createmagazine.com/podcast | |||