The Create! Podcast

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The Art of Cocktails: Interview with Justin Anthony, Co-Founder of Artwork Archive Aug 08, 2018

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On this episode, Kat chats with Justin Anthony about his creative upbringing, being the co-founder of Artwork Archive along with John Feustel, serving the art community and celebrating the art of cocktails through his new ventures.

Justin explains the features of Artwork Archive and how it can help artists navigate the "not-so-sexy" aspects of their career and help them make a living doing what they love. Artwork Archive is an online resource that provides artists and collectors powerful, easy-to-use tools to organize and manage their artwork.

This episode also touches on the importance of self care, striving for balance in our schedules on more!

www.artworkarchive.com

Justin's Cocktail Spots:

www.americanbonded.com

www.matchboxdenver.com

www.bellwetherdenver.com

About Artwork Archive

A small team based out of of Denver CO, we are made up of artists, entrepreneurs, developers, writers, designers and explorers. We built Artwork Archive to give artists and collectors a better way to manage their art.

We've been doing this since 2010 and were one of the first cloud-based art inventory systems. We serve thousands of artists, collectors and organizations from 50 different countries.

We work closely with our users to build the best possible art management system for their needs. Our program is accessible enough for early-stage artists or collectors and powerful enough for some of the largest organizations. We pride ourselves in exceptional customer service.

Trusting Your Intuition: Interview With Dan Lam Aug 02, 2018

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On this episode, Kat chats with artist Dan Lam about her personal story, creative journey and the evolution of her sculptures. The artist shares her intuitive approach to art making and talks about why artists should focus on developing their craft before anything else. Dan also shares tips on navigating the world of social media and offers advice for artists looking to use Instagram to grow their career.

Website:

https://www.bydanlam.com/

Dan Lam was born in the Philippines to Vietnamese refugee parents. The small family made their way to Texas when she was just a baby and established in Houston. Later, she and her mother would move to Dallas, TX.

Always one to follow her intuition and passion, she pursued an academic path in the fine arts. Dan obtained her Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas in the fall of 2010 and went on to a Master's program in Fine Arts at Arizona State University, graduating in the spring of 2014.

Dan has had the honor of being published twice in New American Paintings, first in the MFA Issue no. 111 as Juror's Pick as well in the West Region Issue No. 120.

Art as a Celebration: Interview with Alonsa Guevara Jul 26, 2018

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On this episode, join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with artist Alonsa Guevara. Alonsa shares her journey of growing up in Chile, moving to New York and developing her career as a brilliant painter.

Alonsa and Kat talk about inspiration, overcoming challenges, making money doing what you love and showing up for yourself as an artist. Alonsa's breathtaking paintings, personal story, hard working spirit and sunny personality will be sure to inspire you.

Alonsa Guevara is a Brooklyn based artist. She was born in Rancagua, Chile. Her paintings blur the lines between fantasy and reality while celebrating the connection between humankind and nature. A big part of her inspiration derives from her childhood spent living in the Ecuadorian rainforest with her family, growing up surrounded by tropical landscapes and a diverse wildlife.

Alonsa received her BFA from the Pontific Catholic University of Chile in 2009 and moved to New York in 2011. She was awarded the Elizabeth Greenshields Grant in 2013 while being at the MFA Program of the New York Academy of Art, and after graduating she was granted the Academy's Fellowship award 2015.

Alonsa's work:

https://www.alonsaguevara.com/

Anna Zorina Gallery:

http://annazorinagallery.com/exhibitions/

New York Academy of Art:

https://nyaa.edu/

It Starts With The First Stitch: Interview with Olek Jul 19, 2018

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On this episode, Olek openly shares her story of growing up in Poland, moving to New York and establishing herself as a leading contemporary artist. She offers invaluable advice on maintaining a rigorous studio practice, trusting your intuition, showing up for yourself and much more. Warning: Olek's passion for art and community is contagious. Olek's Website: http://oleknyc.com/

Champagne Chat With Kat #1 (tips For emerging artists) Jul 13, 2018

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Bonus Q&A episode for emerging artists! With lots of love, based on personal experiences Kat shares quick, simple tips for getting your work featured more, when to apply to galleries, building your own community, sharing your unique story, finding a mentor (or what that may look like for you) and more. Related Articles: The Do's and Don'ts of Applying to Galleries https://createmagazine.com/features/2017/10/12/the-dos-and-donts-of-applying-to-galleries 5 Things Keeping Your Art from Being Featured https://createmagazine.com/features/2017/10/3/5-things-keeping-your-art-from-being-featured

Going Full Circle: Chat with Jessica Rivas, artist and Marketing Associate at Art Miami Fairs Jul 12, 2018

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On this episode, Kat chats with Jessica Rivas, artist and Marketing Associate at Art Miami Fairs.

Enjoy this fun conversation about her sketches, photography, vlog and maintaining an art practice while balancing other responsibilities in sunny Miami. Jessica shares her creative journey and the story of how destiny always seems to bring her back to art.

Jessica's Website:

http://www.jessicarivas.com/

Vlog:

https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicacuh

Art Miami:

https://www.artmiami.com/

The Language of Painting: Interview With Artist Anna Valdez Jul 05, 2018

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On this episode, Kat and Anna share a few drinks and dive into Anna's incredible journey as a painter. We chat about how her experiences in archeology and anthropology influenced her current work. Anna talks about her love of processes and rituals and explains the inspiration behind her beautiful paintings.

Born in 1985 in Sacramento, California, Anna Valdez's interest in cultural formation and collective consciousness began in her hometown. Exposed from a young age to a uniquely Californian cultural milieu, her proclivity for collecting and crafting a poignant and meaningful visual vocabulary took root during time spent sharing in the traditions and environments of people within her community. Her fascination with the ways in which cultural identities intersect lead her to pursue a career in sociocultural anthropology.

It was on an archeological dig in Ireland that Valdez first discovered her skill for art making. Valdez was encouraged to keep a sketchbook of the site, creating scale drawings and maps. Visually reinterpreting these "abandoned sites" allowed Valdez to explore the connection between anthropological and artistic methods of cataloguing and record-keeping.

Today, working across painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and digital media, Valdez examines the relationship between material and cultural identity. Valdez incorporates articles found in domestic spaces such as plants, textiles, vessels and keepsakes into her work as a method of storytelling. Her colorful work invites the viewer to consider objects as emblematic of personal and collective experience, shifting between still life and portraiture. Anna Valdez received her MFA in painting from Boston University in 2013. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States. Valdez's work has been featured in Juxtapoz Magazine, New American Paintings, Booooooom.com, and Daily Serving. Her work has recently been exhibited at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Masur Museum of Art, the Danforth Museum, Boston University Art Galleries, Hashimoto Contemporary in San Francisco, and Parts Gallery in Toronto Canada.

Anna's Work: http://annavaldez.com/

Recent Museum Exhibition at Crystal Bridges: https://crystalbridges.org/exhibitions/georgia-okeeffe/

Art and Story: Interview with Filmmaker Jesse Brass Jun 28, 2018

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On this episode of, Kat chats with Jesse Brass, an artist and storyteller behind the film series Making Art. The films have reached an audience of millions and been featured by leading art publications and blogs around the world. Kat interviews Jesse about his background and inspiration behind the series.

Jesse's Films:

vimeo.com/jessebrass

Support Jesse's project:

https://www.patreon.com/makingart

Embracing The Weird, Wild and Wonderful (Interview with Shelby McFadden) Jun 14, 2018

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On this episode, Kat chats with graphic designer Shelby McFadden about her creative journey, falling in love with design, and eventually leaving her 9-5 to pursue her dreams. Shelby is a designer, founder and editor of Pikchur Magazine and the designer for Create! Magazine. Shelby also talks about the inspiration behind her new magazine, what inspires her and offers branding tips for creatives.

Shelby McFadden is a graphic designer, illustrator, and entrepeneur who resides in a small town located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington D.C. She graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2011 with a BFA in Communication Design with a concentration in Graphic Design and Advertising Design. She has a passion for art and design, and she feels imagination and creativity are what feeds the soul. With her mom's influence, she grew up loving all things weird, nerdy and... "old." Movies like Star Wars, Fright Night and Labyrinth are her top favorite movies to watch on repeat. You can often find her listening to David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, or 80's artists like The Cure and Echo & the Bunnymen. Her favorite time of year is fall and Halloween season, and she is a big collector in Halloween antiques. For fun, she browses antique shops and yard sales, reads tarot cards to her friends, and plays Super Nintendo. She finds her interests influence her work and her love for everything weird, wild, and wonderful.

https://www.pikchurmag.com/

https://createmagazine.com/

Love in a Parallel Universe: Interview with Madelaine Buttini (Madbutt) Jun 07, 2018

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Madelaine Buttini (Madbutt) is a visual artist from Brisbane, Australia currently exploring hand cut and digital collage using vintage and modern materials. In this episode, Maddie shares a beautiful, personal account of her life and creative journey. Enjoy our juicy chat about romance, changing careers, and following your instincts to find your artistic voice. We also discuss her current work and creative process behind her dreamy collages.

Maddie's details

www.madbutt.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/madbutt/

Anthony Lister

http://www.instagram.com/anthonylister

Faust's details

http://www.faustnewyork.com/

https://www.instagram.com/faustnewyork

Scottie Marsh's details

http://scottmarsh.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/scottie.marsh/