Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast

  Thank you for all of your kind e-mails and comments asking for the podcast to return.  Things got crazy with the move and the holidays, but I’m so glad that we have a new episode for you today!  It’s the first of 2016!  Hooray! We have two guests on the podcast today! Nathalie Kalbach was born in Germany and lived most of her adult life in Hamburg before moving to the United States in September 2013. She worked as a paralegal for seventeen years and might have remained in the wrong profession had she not discovered mixed media painting in 2004. Nathalie’s work been published in several craft and hobby magazines as well as mixed-media books. She teaches at many retail events and art retreats, as well as at trade shows and since early 2015 has taught mixed-media workhops at Pratt Institute for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She is the founder and sole organizer of the annual Creative JumpStart Summit (CJS) now in its 5th year. Nathalie’s artwork is licensed through StencilGirl Products (stencils) and Stampendous (rubber stamp, foam stamp and template sets) and as a prior ambassador for Liquitex, her work has been featured on the packaging for Liquitex acrylic paint sets. Find Nathalie online: * Website: http://nathaliesstudio.com/ * Nat’s Store: http://bit.ly/natStore * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathaliesStudio * Instagram: http://instagram.com/natkalbach Rachel Greig is a photographer, rubber stamp artist and proud owner and designer of Darkroom Door rubber stamps. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree at University, is a Ranger Certified Educator, and has been involved in the creative arts field for over 20 years. Rachel was awarded the ‘Master of Scrapbooking’ by Scrapbooking Memories magazine in 2001 and became Photography Editor of My Reflections magazine and Scrapbooking Memories magazine for several years. Her photography articles and craft projects continue to be published in many books and magazines, including Somerset Studio, The Stampers Sampler, Take Ten, and Craft Stamper to name a few. She has appeared on QVC UK TV and makes regular appearances on Scrap It TV. In 2007, Rachel and her husband Stewart started a rubber stamp company called Darkroom Door. From humble beginnings in Rachel’s photography studio, Darkroom Door moved it’s headquarters in 2009 to a larger studio and warehouse where they design, manufacture and distribute Darkroom Door products within Australia and now export to more than 18 countries worldwide. Rachel loves combining rubber stamps and photography in her projects...

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Mom and I recorded a multi-part pre-move podcast and now we are happy to share our multi-part post-move podcast!  Here are a few photos: The truck on moving day: Loads and loads of construction and installation: Mom “helping”: Enjoying all of the space in my new place: Adding details like the custom printed shower curtain in this selfie: On the podcast we discuss how I feel in my new space, my new workflow, unpacking, physical labor, joining the local arts community, missing NYC, and towards the end we kind of wander off into a lengthy discussion about contemporary art and the ability to draw.  I hope you’ll come along for the ride and give the podcast a listen! Be sure to leave us your comments and questions!  We’d love to add your voice to the conversation! All podcasts are archived here.  Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Today’s topic is going to the museum with a friend and how that changes the experience.  For this podcast Mom and I invited our friend, Nathalie Kalbach to join us!  Here’s a photo I took of her at MoMA in the Picasso Sculpture exhibit: And one I took of Mom at the deCordova Sculpture Garden: And a photo my Dad took of me at the MFA exhibit I mention on the podcast: Can’t take me anywhere….

I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Today’s guest is Jodi Ohl. Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed media artist, originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she is has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations which are often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature.  Her art appeals to those that seem to be young at heart and who appreciate the positive side of life whether communicated through words, colors, or composition. Published in over 23 international mixed media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as a contributor to five  mixed media books. In 2014, Jodi’s painting,  “It’s Not Complicated” (part of her Pod and Portals collection)  was juried as one of the best of Mixed Media and featured in “Incite 2″ by Tonia Jenny of North Light Books. Jodi enjoys writing about her art and sharing the love of healing and motivation through creativity.  She is represented by regional galleries in North Carolina and several others along the East Coast.  In addition, Jodi is a popular mixed media art teacher online and in person, teaching at both large and small local and national workshops around the US. When not painting, she enjoys time with her two sons, Josh, 15and Zach, 21as well as other friends and family. Look for a new book written by the artist scheduled to be released by North Light Publications, in the latter part of 2016.   Jodi welcomes visitors to her blog Sweet Repeats www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com where you can find a full listing of classes, weekly musings, and additional artwork for sale. Find Jodi online: * Website: www.jodiohl.com * Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JodiOhl * Blog: www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com * Instagram: jodiohl * Twitter: JodiOhl * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jodiohl/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiOhl On the podcast we discuss teaching, working from home vs. a separate studio, painting in public, getting into galleries, that “no’s” are not really “no’s,”

I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  In today’s podcast Mom and I have three conversations (September 1, September 16, and September 27) about the big move to Boston.  We discuss the practicalities of purging the studio, moving it, and my hopes for my business after the move.  I hope you enjoy it! Here’s a peek at the stack of boxes of crafty goodies I gave my friend: When I say, I purged…I really purged.  Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Jessica Sporn: Jessica Sporn, former actress, lawyer and activist – now artist and mother, has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. She is an accomplished, self-taught, mixed media artist whose style is colorful and ranges from whimsical to spiritual with a strong Folk Art influence. She hosts a successful Meet-Up group with monthly classes in her Montclair studio, and also teaches at The Ink Pad in New York City, and Art-Is-You Mixed Media Retreats, as well as in online classes. Her designs may be found worldwide on greeting cards, fabrics, and tabletop ceramics. Jessica is proud to design stencils for Stencil Girl Products, stamps for Rubbermoon, and Judaica products for Aviv Judaica. Jessica keeps an active Facebook page, regularly blogs, and is represented for licensing by Creative Connection, Inc. On the podcast we discuss menorahs, the theatre, yoga, Jessica’s career evolution, teaching, learning, improvisation, creating for a result vs. creating for the process and so much more!  It’s a very thoughtful and philosophical show!  I’d really like to share some listener mail on the next podcast, so I hope you’ll leave a comment on today’s podcast! Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Eileen Hull. Eileen grew up in a large family where there was always an art project in the works. Learning to think creatively has been a huge benefit throughout her life: from thirteen military moves and raising four children to developing product lines for craft manufacturers. In 2009, Sizzix launched her signature line of ScoreBoards™ dies, which are specially designed to cut and score matboard and thicker materials. Her twelfth Sizzix collection, Stitchlits, will be released in October, 2015. Eileen also has a line of sixteen innovative ink applicators called ColorBox™ Blends with Clearsnap. She lives in Herndon, Virginia with her husband in their empty nest

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  We have two guests today, Anna Chiang and Barbara Briskin: Barbara (on the left) is the long-time store manager of The Ink Pad, a rubber stamp store in NYC.   Anna (on the right) is the store owner.  You can read all about the store in this article from The New York Times. Here is a peek at some of Barbara’s artwork: And this is Anna’s artwork: And finally, here are some photos they sent me of classes at The Ink Pad’s weekend classroom space: The Westbeth Community Center. If classes at The Ink Pad at Westbeth look like awesome fun to you, a quick reminder that I am teaching two classes there in September. And finally here is a photo from a class inside the store itself: On the podcast we discuss art & eye diseases – specifically cataracts, how Anna and Barbara met, current trends in the mixed media/craft/rubber stamping world, how they choose product for the store, whether owning/running a store kills your desire to create, and so much more!  We hope you’ll add your voice to the conversation by leaving a comment or a question! Visit The Ink Pad online. Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Ashley Horton. Hi!  I’m Ashley Horton and I live in the Southern US with my husband and our 3 children.  I started scrapbooking in 2006, and have always loved creating traditional layouts. Some of my favorite supplies are patterned paper, flair buttons, wood veneers, spray mist and my Silhouette Cameo. I currently design for several Design Teams, and I am owner of The Cut Shoppe, an Etsy store that sells digital cut files. Along with scrapbooking, I also enjoy reading and cooking. Find Ashley online: * ashleyhortondesigns.com * The Cut Shoppe * Instagram * Facebook * Pinterest On the podcast we discuss scrapbooking, design teams, the creative lifestyle, failure, and learning.  We hope you’ll add your voice to the conversation by leaving a comment or a question! Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Diana Trout. Diana’s professional life is weighted equally between her twin passions for teaching and creating. Diana is currently working with abstracted florals in watercolor. She’s also know for her series of stitched paper cloth and is beginning an offshoot project of hand dyed eco papers with machine and hand stitch. Trout’s book, Journal Spilling, Mixed Media Techniques for Free Expression is used by artists, art journalers and teachers. Her artwork and articles have appeared in national magazines and she exhibits regionally in the Philadelphia area. Diana teaches in person and online as well as maintaining an active blog and YouTube channel. Find Diana online: * Blog * Online Classes * Curious Classes * YouTube On the podcast we discuss teaching, making money, internet trolls, letting go of expectations, enjoying the journey, the book The Power of Less, tea bag art, and Diana’s new adventures. We hope you’ll add your voice to the conversation by leaving a comment or a question! Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Jane Davies. Jane is a full time artist working in collage, painting, and encaustic. She offers workshops at her studio and nationwide, focusing on helping people to find a personal and playful approach to art. Beginning as a potter in the early nineties, selling her colorful hand-painted ceramics at craft shows, Jane gradually transitioned into freelance art, designing tableware, fabric, paper goods, stationery, and other products, using painting and collage as her medium. For the past several years, Jane has put most of her efforts towards teaching, writing, and making art. You can find Jane online at Jane Davies Studios and purchase her work at Jane Davies Art Gallery. On the podcast we discuss teaching, abstract art, creating art in a series, Jane’s studio, and failure. We hope you’ll add your voice to the conversation by leaving a comment or a question! Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  I hope that you enjoy listening to these podcasts.  I know that Mom and I love chatting about artful living with each other and our variety of guests!  As the title indicates, today’s podcast is all about filming season 5 of Scrapbook Soup.  We recorded the podcast in two halves: one half before I left for filming and one half when I get back.  Here are some photos from the shoot… There is, of course, the glam part of the shoot: makeup and wardrobe! There is the very un-glam prep work that gets done in the Green Room: And the prep work that gets done on the set before each segment is filmed: And then it’s time to get the big smiles out! Our guests this season were: * Joe Rotella * Amy Tan * Ashley Horton * May Flaum * Christine Drumheller * Cheryl Boglioli Here are links to some of the products we discussed on the podcast: Foam Adhesive Proxxon Scroll Saw Proxxon Hot Wire Cutter Smoothfoam 2x12x36 Proxxon Bench Drill Machine Plus Roller Stamp Applicator Case

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Rebekah Meier. Rebekah is a mixed media author, collage & fiber artist… …teacher, and design consultant within the art and craft industries. Her passion is collage and mixed media, with a focus on fabric and fiber. You can find Rebekah on her newly re-designed website www.rebekahmeier.com. On the podcast we discuss Rebekah’s “Fabric Elements” line,  supplies for mixed media fabric art (markers, surfaces, ink pads, paints), the excellence of making mistakes, personal style, and teaching.  We hope you’ll add your voice to the conversation by leaving a comment or a question! Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Leslie Tucker Jenison. Leslie Tucker Jenison is an award-winning artist who works with cloth and paper. Surface design using dye and paint are integral components of her work, which has been shown internationally. She has written and been featured in numerous publications, has made several appearances on Quilting Arts TV, and has produced a surface design workshop DVD for Interweave. Leslie serves on the board of the Quilt Alliance, & is a member of numerous local and national quilt and surface design organizations.  Leslie curates exhibitions as half of “Dinner At Eight Artists.” Besides teaching workshops Leslie enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and is a private pilot.   She is married and has 3 daughters, all artists.  Life is good! Leslie has several upcoming events of interest: * Jamie Fingal and Leslie are curating year 3 of “What’s For Dinner?” which will debut at the International Quilt Festival in October, 2015. * They are also curating “Affinity” for Dinner At Eight Artists, also debuting at the International Quilt Festival in October, 2015. * Leslie will be participating in the 2nd “Not Fade Away” conference, sponsored by the Quilt Alliance, in Herndon VA in July, 2015. * Leslie is also about to begin a big remodel of her studio (YAY and UGH, simultaneously!). You can find out more about Leslie on her website and blog. On the podcast we discuss the weather in Texas, Leslie’s studio remodel, art quilting, modern quilting, art cloth, Gee’s Bend quilts, curating an exhibition, rejection, learning and being uncomfortable, and longarm quilting (I want one, please!).  I hope you enjoy the conversation.  Add your voice in the comments section below! Thanks for stopping by! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here.

I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Today we have no guest.  Or rather, I’m the guest!  My Mom thought that it would be a good idea to chat about teaching in-person classes.  Here’s a recent photo of me teaching: On the podcast Mom and I discuss my philosophy on teaching classes, taking classes, and what I hope students walk away from class with.  I hope you’ll give the podcast a listen and let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping by! Find the show on iTunes here.