Best IPhoneography Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 73: Learning More About iPhoneography 1:00:45

2d ago1:00:45

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Welcome to the panel discussion with seven members of the Great Lakes iPhoneography Group better known as GLIG. It is a rare time when we can have so many artists gather together for a discussion on their art. Thank you to speakers Cindy Bancroft, Nancy Brooks-Siebert, Julie Close, Steven Parkhurt, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Janis Taylor. Also thank y…

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Episode 72: The Audaciously Creative Amy Keever 53:35

13d ago53:35

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I met Amy Keever at the wonderful ADC Fine Art Gallery in Cincinnati. We were both attending the 2023 Art Summit led by our past podcast guest Litsa Spanos and her sister, Sylvia Rombis. She walked in with the most wonderful hot pink pom-pom earrings and white artist smock and I, of course had to comment. That's all it took for us to hang out for 3…

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Episode 71: The Ebb and Flow of Passion in Your Art Life. 40:31

26d ago40:31

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Passion can be elusive and it is always a good thing to consider how you can find your muse when times seem rough or even dull. Armin and Val approach art making as a relationship that needs to be cultivated and held in esteem. Let us know how you keep passion alive in the studio. Show Notes: Valerie Allen Art Armin Mersmann Workshops for the Summe…

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Episode 70: Jeannette MacDougall and Living Life as an Artist. Travel, Teaching, Creating 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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We met Jeannette MacDougall during an exhibition at Calvin College's (106) Gallery at ArtPrize 2015. In this exhibit "Weighing the Landscape", installed by curator Joel Zwart, Jeanette, Armin and I were hanging next to each other. Our friendship began during that time as we all felt our artwork had a very cohesive aesthetic and professionalism. Jea…

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Episode 69: Revisit our Number One episode with Artist Sally Hirst. 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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We've been creating this podcast over two years and it's fun to check out the rankings. Here we have a replay of our #1 episode to date with UK artist Sally Hirst while we are installing a new exhibition. Sally has boundless energy and you can't help but get fired up for your own art as you listen to this replay. She is an artist, teacher, and ment…

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Episode 21: Conversation with artist Sally Hirst 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Art Ladders welcomes artist Sally Hirst to the podcast! This lively interview with Sally is about creating art, teaching and what it means to be an artist in this changing world of technology. Sally is a painter and printmaking who describes herself as a tutor, nomadic, restless, curious, experiential, irreverent, untidy, loud…lol...and we can add …

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Episode 68: Time in Real Time 43:47

3M ago43:47

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Finding time to create artwork can be a real challenge just for one artist in the family. This becomes even more challenging when others depend on you as a family member, studio group or community. Events appear, marketing needs to be processed, household chores get in the way and the never-ending pick up and drop off of artwork to exhibits. In the…

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Episode 67: Conversation with artist Kenneth Hershenson 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Artist Kenneth Hershenson found his muse in a set of ball and jacks that qualifies him to say, he does know Jack! So much so that he feels he has enough conceptual ideas to keep him painting for another 20 paintings or so. In this episode we hear the many twists and turns he took in his career. Those bends taught him lots about the business of art …

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Episode 66: Working the Room for Artists 47:35

4M ago47:35

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Get ready for a java-sipping chat with Val and Armin in Episode 66! These two art aficionados spill the beans on networking for artists - from schmoozing the room to FaceTiming with fellow creatives. We all know that feeling of stage fright and self-doubt that can hit when we enter a room full of art-world movers and shakers. But fear not! It's all…

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Episode 65: Secrets of the Art World with Litsa Spanos 57:40

4M ago57:40

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Driven by a passion for art and the desire to bring beauty into as many homes, healthcare facilities, and corporate offices as possible, Litsa Spanos opened the doors of Art Design Consultants, Inc. (ADC) thirty years ago. With just two clients and limited space, her ultimate goal was to create exquisite and inspiring environments. Litsa has an unc…

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Episode 64: Word of the Year for 2024 47:44

4M ago47:44

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Art Ladders is excited to announce that 2024 will be guided by the word, prosper. We intend to flourish and thrive by creating new habits that will benefit our art, finances and health. In this episode a review of habits to help us prosper will be examined. We talk about the importance of planning ahead and dreaming big. A practical list of doable …

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Episode 63: A Bucket Full of Questions with Val and Armin 46:15

5M ago46:15

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With over 30 questions collected over that past years of the podcast, Val and Armin draw five specific questions from their sunflower bowl to answer in this end-of-the-year episode. Diving in to teaching and communication styles of artists to keeping a budget, you will learn areas that artists need to know for success. Val and Armin are very honest…

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Episode 62: Chasing the Deadline 32:55

5M ago32:55

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We have spent the last few days working on the exhibit, Contemporary Realism with artists Frits Hoendervanger, Robert Shefman, Todd Burroughs and curated by Armin for Buckham Gallery in Flint. Armin and I work as a team for these major events in our lives. There is framing, marketing, delivery and just overall hard work involved in reaching the dea…

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Episode 61: Conversation with Michele Leclaire of Buckham Gallery 47:31

6M ago47:31

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Buckham Gallery has a rich history with strong connections to working artists. We are joined by executive director, Michele Leclaire and she will tells us about the behind the scenes workings of this art nonprofit that is innovative and artist-centric. She explains how nonprofits can give a voice to artists who are experimental and often cutting ed…

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Episode 60: Being Personal with Your Creative Process 1:01:50

6M ago1:01:50

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Looking within and revealing the personal reasons you create art can be a meaningful way to connect with your collectors, audience and yourself. Art is influenced by so many subtle interactions in our day to day life and it is worth making note of those experiences and weaving them into your story. Armin and I were recently inspired by an Instagram…

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Episode 59: Conversation with Art Writer and Storyteller John Seed 53:01

7M ago53:01

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On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, we had the honor and pleasure to interview author, ⁠⁠John Seed ⁠⁠via Zoom from his home base on the Central California Coast. He defines himself as an art writer and we would add storyteller with rich experiences in the world of art that tell all the sides of the art coin. From taking the path of an art student, to MFA…

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Episode 58: Making a Living as an Artist 59:33

7M ago59:33

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Val and Armin's experience highlights an important issue for artists looking for work that allows them to pursue their creative passions. While jobs in art-related professions can provide valuable experience and insights into the art world, they can also be demanding and time-consuming, leaving little time and energy for personal artistic pursuits.…

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Episode 57: Conversation with artist Kristen Palana 1:03:53

8M ago1:03:53

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Lilongwe, Malawi in Southeastern Africa is indeed a long, long way away and we are happy to travel over the Zoom waves to visit with artist, designer, educator and mentor, Kristen Palana. Valerie met Kristen virtually a few months ago as a student in Kristen's Web Presence and Social Media Marketing class through Mastrius.com. Through Mastius, Kris…

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Episode 56: Comparing Yourself to Others 50:45

8M ago50:45

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Comparing yourself to other artists means that you are evaluating your own abilities, qualities, or achievements in relation to those of artists. This can involve looking at someone who you perceive as better than you in some way, or someone who you believe is worse off than you in some aspect. This type of comparison can have both positive and neg…

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Episode 55: Conversation with Larry Butcher 1:06:16

9M ago1:06:16

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On a beautiful August afternoon we had the pleasure to talk with artist and mentor, Larry Butcher. This conversation proceeds to tell a story of a young man coming to age on a rural Michigan farm with a father who expected his children to be navigators of inventive thinking and a mother who encouraged her young ones to be makers. Creative thinking …

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Episode 54: It's Showtime! How to Navigate Show Proposals 49:43

9M ago49:43

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We are nearing the time when galleries and art centers announce their exhibition line up for 2023-2024. This process involves not only reviewing proposals sent by artists but also planning logistics such as funding, delivery and installation. Artists can choose different ways to seek out exhibitions but the most common are submitting online proposa…

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Heartbeat... 0:07

9M ago0:07

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It seems this podcast feed is showing signs of a pulse... I wonder what that means. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinyshutter/support

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Episode 53: The Story of Mastrius 55:56

10M ago55:56

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Creativity, community and mastery are the trio of words that best describe the online community for artists that Mike and Julie deBoer founded along with Victor Lee in Canada. Mastrius is now serving artists in 29 countries through an online mentor program that connects aspiring, emerging and accomplished artists with masters who provide feedback, …

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Episode 52: Gallery Talk with Jane and Kelly Littlefield 1:08:21

10M ago1:08:21

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Visiting Littlefield Gallery is a highlight in any artist or art lover's time in Maine. It is located in Winter Harbor, a small fishing town on the Schoodic National Scenic Byway. Armin and Valerie had the pleasure of visiting Littlefield Gallery while attending a Golden Apple Residency less than an hour away from the gallery. On the very first vis…

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Episode 51: Hold the Vision, Trust the Process 49:56

11M ago49:56

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"Hold the Vision, Trust the Process" Author Unknown...Artists bring artwork into existence with determination, perseverance, and courage. Their original vision can go through many edits and transformation during the process. The day to day studio practice can be fulfilling and stressful all during the same project. Val and Armin discuss their own s…

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Episode 50: The Healing Power of Art with artist Audrey Phillips 58:19

11M ago58:19

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Episode 50 is a conversation with artist Audrey Phillips. We learn more about Audrey and her beautiful acrylic paintings and her incredible journey through life that included both dark and light, tragedy and triumph. Audrey received her Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Florida. Audrey has exhibited in solo and group shows in Florida, whe…

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Episode 49: An Artful Summer 42:47

12M ago42:47

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Join Val and Armin as they discuss setting intentions to keep your art practice engaged throughout the summer. Setting a few intentions of what you want to accomplish will help you stay focused but still have time to just relax and daydream. The trick is to keep your plans flexible and give yourself a lot of room for improvisation for some spontane…

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Episode 48: Conversation with Kelly Anne Powers of the Learn to Paint Podcast 53:59

1y ago53:59

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It is our pleasure to introduce our audience to Kelly Anne Powers. We have listened and enjoyed her Learn to Paint Podcast throughout the year. Val connected with Kelly via Instagram and invited her to interview with us and she accepted! In the meantime, we learned that several of our listeners were already taking full advantage of Kelly's in-depth…

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Episode 47: Homage to My Father 46:58

1y ago46:58

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In this episode, Armin and Val discuss the close relationship Armin had with his artist and author father. Their bond helped make Armin the artist he is today Stories about art lessons, studio practices and big dreams of art round out this episode and encourage us all to honor the pivotal guides and mentors we've had in our lives. Fritz Mersmann ca…

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Episode 46: Conversation with Beverly Todd of Santa Fe Artist Getaway 48:30

1y ago48:30

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What a wonderful conversation we had with the effervescent artist and creative entrepreneur, Beverly Todd. It's always remarkable how much we find in common with other artists who are connecting all the dots with artists. Bev connects artists with workshop leaders and/or space to create their work either during a class setting or a totally independ…

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Episode 45: Art Mentors in Our Lives 42:14

1y ago42:14

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Have you ever had a mentor or a coach who brought out the best in you and propelled you forward just from their belief in you? It is a wonderful transfer of energy that can be helpful in all works of life but especially so for artists as they navigate the creative process with emotional stamina. The definition of a mentor is an experienced and trus…

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Episode 44: Conversation with painter Lewis Noble 57:06

1y ago57:06

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Painter Lewis Noble shared an afternoon conversation with us and describes his working methods, his teaching philosophy and outlook on the art world. HIs motivational attitude truly guides him through his successful career as a full-time artist. As you listen, you will discover many of Lewis' thought processes to add to your own creative practice. …

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Episode 43: Start to Finish 52:39

1y ago52:39

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So many questions reveal themselves as a painting or drawing comes to life. Val and Armin share a lively conversation on a snowy day in Michigan asking each other questions like how do you start and how do you know when you are finished? They each have predictably contrasting answers but there are definitely some overlaps and common thoughts. The t…

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Episode 42: Conversation with painter Jacqueline Sullivan 56:48

1y ago56:48

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Meet painter, calligrapher, and teaching artist, Jaqueline Sullivan during an engaging conversation where we learn more about her art, travels, and classes. Jacqueline Sullivan has been a teaching artist for 30 years and she loves to teach! She has had the honor to be invited to teach for Art Centers and Studios across North America as well as havi…

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Episode 41: Word of the Year: Courage 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

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We are excited to announce our word of the year for 2023, and it is courage! Last year our word of the year was discover and wow, we did just that. We made many discoveries in ways to up our game in producing art as well as increase our reach through our podcast and online classes. 2022 was a wonderful year of growth and we look forward to 2023. We…

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Episode 40: Residency 2023 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

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We are joined by fellow artists, Barb Hranilovich, Sal Strom along with a clip from James Steigenga. Sal is a multi-media artist from the coast of Oregon, Barb has worked as a commercial artist, illustrator and now an exhibiting artist, and James is an accomplished photographer who has the patience and timing to capture images that through the lens…

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Episode 39: What Makes a Good Painting and Happy New Year! 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

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Here we are at 2023! Happy New Year and thank you to everyone who helped make 2022 a wonderful year for Art Ladders. Thanks to guests, our podcast producer Taylor Cramer of Cold Shower Media and our listeners! We appreciate you! In this episode we reveal our resolutions for 2023 and discuss our top painting picks that have influenced us on our crea…

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Episode 38: The Artistic and Spiritual Journey of Pastor Jolin Wilks McElroy. 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

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What a blessing to be with our friend, Jolin Wilks McElroy for a holiday conversation on art and spirituality. Jolin and Armin first met in the 1990s while working together at the art materials and frame store of Good's of Evanston. During her time working at Good's led Jolin to rethink her calling as a artist and pursue another path to attend a th…

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Episode 37: The Role of a Teaching Artist and Announcement of 2023 Teaching Schedule 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

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Val and Armin have been teaching artists for over 30 years each. The role of the teaching artist is to ignite and inspire students, as well as to encourage them to explore their own creativity. Both feel that teaching has added dimension to their own art making through the research they study to create a class plan and the curiosity to explore new …

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Episode 36: Connections at Wave Pool with Co-Founder and Executive Director Cal Cullen 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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This conversation with Cal Cullen, the co-founder and executive director of Wave Pool Art Center in Cincinnati was a reunion of sorts to catch up on the happenings of an art center near and dear to the hearts of Art Ladders. Since 2016, we have been following the fast growth of positivity that radiates from Cal and the team and we are always amazed…

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Episode 35: Ways to Get the Most Out of an Art Class and More. 47:47

1+ y ago47:47

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Valerie and Armin started out as students of art and now are teaching artists. Along the way, they discovered ways to enhance the learning process to get the most out of the class and their instructors. In this episode they share those ideas with their listeners. Topics include joining the community of an art class and learn from both the other stu…

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Episode 34: A conversation with Nancy and Russell Thayer on art, life, and love. 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

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We had the pleasure to spend an enjoyable hour with our artist friends, Nancy and Russell Thayer from their home and studios in Detroit via Zoom as we recorded this podcast. We couldn't help but compare and contrast our lives as artists and partners with them. We talked about sharing studio space, what a typical day would be and how each artist mai…

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Episode 33: The Mystery of Art 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

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There are many ways that art is mysterious both in the making and the meaning. Val and Armin discuss the categories in this episode that include symbolism, titles, history, content, elements and personality. Here are some show notes of topics discussed in this podcast. Andrew Wyeth's art Edward Hopper's art Claude Monet Cathedral Series Robert Raus…

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Episode 32: Conversation with mixed media artist, Bibby Gignilliat 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

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After following California artist, Bibby Gignilliat on Instagram, Val reached out to her for a possible interview. We were thrilled when she agreed! During the afternoon conversation-morning for her- we had a complete discussion of her creative art process, her studio in the ICB Building in Sausalito, California and her mentors. Bibby (rhymes with …

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Episode 31: Magical Moments in Maine 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

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We recently returned from an unforgettable three weeks at Golden Apple Studio and Residency. It is a joy to relive this experience with our listeners. We cover six topics during this podcast. 1. Flow of the Day with the other participating artists. 2. Gallery Trips in Down East, Maine 3. Influences of the Environment 4. Trials and Tribulations 5. W…

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Episode 30: Summertime Travels and September Start-Ups! 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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In this episode Val and Armin discuss getting ready for their residencies at Golden Apple Studio in Harrington, Maine. Packing for a trip like this involves lots of thinking, lists and reminders. Not only do they need to anticipate the process they will land on when in Maine but they are also teaching workshops which adds another layer of supplies.…

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Episode 29: Conversation with Artist and Author, Tesia Blackburn, The Acrylic Diva! 1:01:43

2y ago1:01:43

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This episode features the talented and generous artist and author, Tesia Blackburn. She is a true believer of abundance and shares her wealth of knowledge with artists all over the world. Val recently took a class with Tesia earlier this year and as a result launched her own Abstraction Now! online class. Tesia is Val's mentor during the further de…

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Episode 28: Why Draw? Val and Armin discuss how they use drawing in their practice. 59:07

2y ago59:07

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Whether you are a painter, draughtsman, sculptor or potter, you most likely have used drawing to begin, refine or examine your finished work. In this hour, Val and Armin discuss the many ways drawing has played important roles in their art journeys. Sketching can be the spark of an idea that will ultimately become a detailed graphite drawing in Arm…

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Episode 27: Conversation with Plein Air Artist Alan Maciag 1:04:03

2y ago1:04:03

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Alan Maciag's rural landscapes are a balance between form, distance, color and content. This balance creates a sense of calm and bucolic reverence for the rural heritage of Michigan, for the wonderland of it's vacation lakes, or for the sanctuary within a garden or public space. It is as though you have been given a gift - to simply "step in" for a…

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Episode 26: What are your lightbulb moments? A conversation with Valerie and Armin 49:36

2y ago49:36

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Valerie and Armin recreate one of their weekend art talks and explore the topic of developing ideas. You can think of it as the aha moments or the lightbulb moments that can motivate artists to push forward new plans. Not every lightbulb flash is destined to be the next big deal but the point is to recognize it and examine to see if it has lasting …

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