Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast

On this podcast (recorded over three weeks), I share my highs and lows, break throughs and frustrations with a drawing class I’m taking at the … ...

An Artwork Statement is a piece of writing that gives context to a specific artwork. It often explains the meaning, inspiration, techniques, and context behind … ...

This episode covers the Adventures in Arting podcast’s origin story, technical challenges, evolution, ups and downs, and the significance of surpassing 21 episodes, and most … ...

From her home in northern British Columbia, Canada, through her video lessons on her website and YouTube, Angela Fehr has created a community of watercolor … ...

Today on the podcast we’re chatting about Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Growth Mindset: Fixed Mindset: Be sure to listen to the podcast where I … ...

Lydia Leonard left this comment on my YouTube channel: “I’ve been following you for years and always marvel at your genius! Moving walls? So smart! … ...

I like to think of the podcast as a conversation — between me and Mom — between me and Mom and a guest — between … ...

As I mentioned in the previous podcast, Mom and I snuck in the night before the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) here in Boston — … ...

Mom and I snuck in the night before the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) here in Boston — The museum’s annual Art in Bloom event … ...

The title of this episode is a bit of a double entendre.  We’re going to discuss my personal art practice and the parts I’ve devised … ...

We have a very special guest for this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast: Carolyn Dube! Carolyn Dube is a mixed media art explorer … ...

On today’s podcast, Mom and I are discussing self-care, the Worcester Art Museum, and a mixed media collage class I taught in Hartford. Links: Thanks … ...

This one is a doozy. Mom and I definitely do not see eye-to-eye at all on this topic and it makes for a very lively … ...

I stumbled across a post from Dr Louise R Mayhew on Instagram: @louisermayhew that blew my mind. She shared a post with a cover slide … ...

You guys leave so many great and thoughtful comments. Mom and I wanted to discuss them and I hope to make this a regular feature … ...

Talking about your artwork effectively can enhance how it’s perceived and understood.  Talking about it ineffectively can make people less interested in your work. One … ...

Mom came up with today’s topic. It’s a fair question. Do you think that the artistic life is solitary or based in community? Links: Tip … ...

“Putting yourself out there” refers to various strategies artists use to gain exposure, connect with audiences, and advance their careers. During this podcast we’ll talk … ...

This week we are continuing our discussion about our abstract art likes and dislikes. Here is some of the artwork we discuss on the podcast: … ...

In this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I are discussing our likes and dislikes when it comes to abstract art. Here’s … ...

I recently asked my newsletter subscribers what was the biggest obstacle to their creativity and many people said: time. Nobody has “free time.”  But we … ...

You know how they say that you are what you eat?  Well, I think you are what you consume on social media.  Just like a … ...

Everybody always talks about finding their personal style.  The single biggest key to that style is you.  So your knowledge of yourself and understanding of … ...

Embracing the Unknown: The Power of Starting Before You’re Ready Starting before you’re ready is a mindset. It’s about the courage to dive into creative … ...

The idea for this podcast came from a simple email I received: “Review your personal creative ‘why’. Take some time to reflect and journal on … ...

On this episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Design Boot Camp grads, Ellen Goodloe and Karen Hall. Ellen Goodloe … ...

If you’ve ever wondered how an art exhibit comes together…this podcast details all of the things that went into planning mine. You can visit the … ...

Defining the skill levels of artists, whether they are beginners, intermediate, or advanced, is somewhat subjective. But here are the divisions as I see them … ...

In this episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen delve into the intricacies of developing an artistic practice, emphasizing its dynamic and … ...

Be sure to check out Julie’s new class: Practical Color for Painters. In episode 134 of the Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen explore … ...

On today’s episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I are discussing making art in bursts. This is the concept that you don’t … ...

On today’s episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I are discussing Planning and Organizing.  They are two separate things, in case you’re … ...

Mom and I sat down last week and recorded this podcast.  It’s a fun premise.  We each got to ask the other three year-end questions.  … ...

I love a good mash-up.  You know, a bit from column A and a bit from column B smushed together and suddenly you’ve got something … ...

Today’s episode of The Adventures in Arting podcast was fueled by an email I get almost every single day: “I can’t access my class.” It’s … ...

When I told Mom that today’s podcast topic was “failure,” she said, “Again?!” Back on September 18, 2012 we published our very first podcast (almost … ...

Mom is under the weather today, so instead of chatting with her, I’m sharing portions of three interviews I did with artists who are a … ...

We’re back and on schedule (amazingly) with another new podcast.  Yay! If you prefer, you can watch the video HERE.  We chat about a topic … ...

After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back!  Hooray! I managed to traumatize my Mom by turning the video on. (You can watch the video … ...

On today’s podcast Mom and I are chatting about sketchbooks!  We share lots of tips for starting your own sketchbook process along with some of … ...

This is a very special episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast.  We turned on the video cameras while we recorded the podcast and streamed … ...

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tina Walker about her obsession with details, antiques, art challenges, and … ...

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tania Ahmed about her life in the craft industry.  Tania is smart and … ...

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Edva Sims about her pottery business, finding your personal style, and … ...

It has been several months since we’ve released a new podcast.  There’s a good reason and I’ll bet that you can relate: the COVID blahs.  … ...

Mom and I are talking about goals and hopes and plans for 2021 on today’s podcast.  Give it a listen. Some things we discuss on … ...

Is it too early to wrap up 2020?  On the podcast Mom and I are discussing the lessons learned in 2020 and what we hope … ...

Today on the podcast I’m sharing a list of five lessons from my Design Boot Camp class. I hope that you’ll find the lessons useful … ...

Today’s guest is Christina Richmond, aka Tweeny.  Christina lives in Bath, and as a Jane Austen fan, I’ve always had a fantasy version of Bath … ...

Today’s guest is Ali Baecker of 3 Dotted Penguins.   Ali is one of the talented #CarveDecemberClass teachers.  We discussed how motherhood transformed her creative passion …...