The Create! Podcast
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsCreate! is a podcast for the artist who believes that our entire life is a canvas, and we have the power to create anything we desire. Uplifting conversations about art, creative business, and more. Hosted by Ekaterina Popova, artist, coach, and founder of Create! Magazine. Guest hosted by Alicia Puig, CEO of PxP Contemporary.
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Building a Community as an Artist and Gallerist
August 05, 2022 12:46 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, join Kat and James Oliver, artist and founder of the James Oliver Gallery. We discuss: James' story and inspiration behind his bold paintings How to maintain an art practice while running a successful art gallery Advice for artists to attract opportunities and more www.createmagazine.com/podcast https://www.jamesolivergallery.com/about JAMES OLIVER GALLERY is a unique contemporary loft-style art gallery nestled in the heart of the historic area, above the world...
Worlds of Whimsy + Navigating Multiple Passions with Kim Tateo
July 26, 2022 11:29 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBJoin Kat and Kim Tateo, an artist, educator, and leader who paints her feelings into worlds of whimsy. A common theme in her work is interconnectedness. In this episode, we discuss her work and process. We chat about how she navigates between multiple passions and projects such as art, music, writing, and managing a non-profit nature reserve and farm. Explore our podcast: https://www.createmagazine.com/podcast Learn more about Kim: www.lookalittlecloser.com
Embrace Your Mistakes with Geraldina Khatchikian
July 20, 2022 18:07 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode, get to know artist Geraldina Khatchikian and learn about her journey of discovering expressive abstract paintings and continuing the legacy of her family-owned fine jewelry brand in Italy. We talk about her journey of finding healing and awareness through art and creation. Geraldina also shares how she found a community while living in a more traditional environment and finding connections and purpose globally. www.geraldinakhatchikian.com
Art & Activism with Juliana Naufel
July 11, 2022 20:16 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBJuliana Naufel is a Brazilian-based artist who uses affection as her primary subject. Her artworks are strongly influenced by the healing aspect of embroidering photographs as a way of making amends with the past. Naufel’s artworks are in a number of private collections around the world, including The Wonders of Women Museum, USA, and The Kanyer Art Collection, USA. She has participated in artist residencies in Brazil and exhibited in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Portu...
The Remedy for Disappointment
July 05, 2022 13:40 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin Kat as she shares how to process disappointment and reframe events that didn't live up to our expectations. Kat shares a few powerful prompts for self-reflection and how to turn any negative situation into gold. What stories are you telling yourself about this situation? What do you want to create in your life, art, and business? Become the unlimited creator of your life and business. Learn more about Kat's signature 12-week program, The Unlimited Creator Academy and join the wai...
How to Rest and Keep Your Momentum
June 27, 2022 19:26 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, Kat shares how to prepare for taking time off and keep the momentum and income in your art business even when you rest. Something BIG is coming! Unlimited Creator Academy Doors Open Soon! Join the waitlist: https://createmagazine.lpages.co/unlimited-creator-academy-waitlist/
Big Feelings, The Female Gaze and Using Your Voice With Tania Marmolejo
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and contemporary visual artist Tania Marmolejo in a motivating episode and get your passion back. Tania shares the "WHY" behind her striking paintings of the female gaze and talks about the challenges she has experienced on her journey. In addition, Tania shares the evolution of her art and how she got started creating characters, which eventually turned into the paintings she creates today. We talk about her international exhibitions and other exciting mileston...
Integrating Art & Social Commerce: Michael Facchinello
June 13, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MBAlicia guest hosts an interview with the Founder of Altamira, Michael Facchinello. Altamira is a platform serving contemporary artists from around the world, empowering them to make a living and fostering community between artists, critics, collectors, and fans. We learn about Michael's background in art & technology and how he sought to combine the two to help boost artist's careers on their own terms. https://altamira.art/
Self-Acceptance Through Portraiture, Mental Wellness, and Residencies with Kaitlin Beebe
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and Long-Island-based artist Kaitlin Beebe on an inspiring and empowering episode. Get valuable advice on practicing self-care, prioritizing mental health, and more. Kaitlin shares vulnerable moments on her journey of self-acceptance and inspires us to love ourselves a little bit more. The artist also shares how she runs her art business and her persistence in getting her dream artist residencies. K Beebe is a visual artist from Long Island, New York, completi...
Collaborations for Inspiration & Growth with Brandi Hofer
May 30, 2022 22:35 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode, Alicia chats with returning guest Brandi Hofer. Brandi shares about her new series the Taylor Collection and discusses how collaboration has impacted her art career and businesses. We also talk do's and don'ts on landing your dream collaboration opportunity! www.pxpcontemporary.com/collections/brandi-hofer
Shifting Art Practices, NFTS and Brand Collaborations with Amber Vittoria
May 27, 2022 19:18 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and Amber Vittoria in this episode to learn about the artist's evolution, changing art practice, and exciting upcoming projects. Amber shares tips on how she got started working with brands, exploring the NFT space, and more. www.ambervittoria.co Support the podcast and magazine by joining our community and subscription: https://www.createmagazine.com/subscribe
Beau B. Frank: Designing A Lifestyle Around Creativity
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBBeau Bernier Frank is a French-American, self-taught surrealist painter. He was born in Southern California in 1993 and currently works out of his studio in Pacific Grove creating hyperrealist oil paintings of both landscapes and figures. https://beaubernierfrank.com/
Taking Bold Inspired Action on Your Art Dreams With Celine Gabrielle
May 10, 2022 11:42 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this episode, join host Ekaterina Popova and Celine Gabrielle to learn about the artist's story and how she chose art as her second career and figured out how to show, sell and exhibit her stunning paintings. Celine will empower you to go after your biggest dreams, take bold action and show up for your art. This episode is sponsored by Art Queens, a monthly coaching and education membership for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Learn more at https://artqueens.co Learn more about Ce...
Top Career Tips For Artists From Art Advisor Marina Press Granger
May 02, 2022 01:11 - 22 minutes - 40.8 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and Marina Press Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory, to hear about the top career tips for artists. We discuss Marina's story, why she chose to leave the gallery world and open her own consulting practice, her advice for artists, and more. Marina Press Granger has nearly 15 years of experience working in the New York City art world. She holds a master's degree in Art History and a special place in her heart for artists. She has curated independently and con...
The Art of Setting Boundaries with Courtney Griffin
April 29, 2022 00:15 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBCourtney is a self-taught emerging fine artist, living and working in Denver, Colorado. She first explored illustration in late 2018 in an effort to understand the workings of her active, imaginative mind. She picked up a paintbrush for the first time in late 2019 when she was commissioned for her first mural. Her largest work to date is a 600-square foot mural in the heart of the RiNo Art District in Denver, CO. She began exploring abstract painting to cope with the isolation of the pande...
A Community of Changemakers: Interviewing the Founders of WO Foundation
April 22, 2022 01:17 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode, Alicia hosts an enlightening conversation with Sofía Zuluaga & Raffaella Freyre, Founders of WO Foundation. WO started with the need for women to come together and be able to strengthen their individual voices and knowledge through a collaborative system. In July 2020, WO commenced as a community founded by 4 female international artists who met in Barcelona and its incredible growth in the past year has propelled it to become WO Foundation Inc. The organization describes it...
Best Tips For Exhibition Sales and Success
April 12, 2022 13:56 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBKat shares her best practices for maximizing in-person exhibitions and art fairs after visiting a recent event. These quick pointers will help you prepare for your next event, bring in more sales, and engage with your audience. Ready to launch your own show? Work with Gita and Kat here: https://yourownartshow.com
Getting Clear On Your Vision With Folasade Ologundudu
April 11, 2022 09:22 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBAre you having trouble figuring out what to focus on? Our guest Folasade Ologundudu shares her journey of getting clarity on her creative vision with host, Ekaterina Popova. We talk about travel, her platform LIGHT WORK, and how to navigate multiple projects in each season. Light Work is a creative platform rooted at the intersection of art, education, and culture. We work with artists and entrepreneurs deeply rooted in visual arts, media, youth culture, and community building. Sade is ...
Celebrating Black Collagists & More with Teri Henderson
April 03, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBAlicia guest hosts an interview with Teri Henderson, a Baltimore-based curator, writer, and author of the book Black Collagists. We discuss the ups and downs of coordinating exhibitions and how she built a platform that champions the work of Black Collage artists. https://www.blackcollagists.com/ This episode was made possible by our generous sponsor Minted. Minted, the premium design goods marketplace, is commemorating 15 years of empowering independent artists with the founding of the ...
Opening a Physical Shop For Your Art With Marielle Orr
March 27, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and Marielle Orr on an inspiring episode about creating art and taking it out into the real world. Marielle recently opened a store to display her beautiful nature-inspired paintings and shares her experience. We also discuss tips for becoming self-employed, pursuing your dreams as an artist full-time. www.createmagazine.com www.marielleartaf.com
The Unstoppable Creative Force and Fearlessly Navigating Small Business Challenges With Misha Cook
March 15, 2022 18:52 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this episode, Ekaterina Popova connects with the multi-talented artist, musician, and small-business owner of The Good Company, Misha Cook. We talk about the challenges of running a small product-based business, how to trust your instincts, create whatever you want, and not worry about what other people think. Misha is a Seattle and Montana-based multimedia artist and small business owner. Her work has a wide range and is mood dependent, whether it is ink drawings over morning coffe...
How Creativity Rules the World with Maria Brito
March 14, 2022 18:12 - 28 minutes - 52 MBMaria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, she was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World, and in 2020 she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. She has written for publications such as Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from th...
Pulling Back the Curtain: Scenic Painting & More with Heather Heitzenrater
February 11, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, Alicia host an interview with figurative artist, scenic painter, and independent curator Heather Heitzenrater. They discuss the artist's ongoing series of work centered around reflective surfaces and the human form, her experiences working as a scenic painter, and other highlights in her career thus far. Heather Heitzenrater was born in 1992 and grew up in Punxsutawney, PA. She now lives with her husband and their two cats in Pittsburgh, PA. Heather received her BFA in P...
How to Use Triggers for Clarity, Purpose and More With Kat
February 10, 2022 17:22 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, Kat shares how to use triggers, jealousy, and discomfort to level up. Address what's coming up for you to help you own your desires, release resentment, and more. Keep learning with Kat and join her Artist Navigation Course and free masterclass: https://artqueens.co/navigation-course
Pursuing Your Vision: Interview with Gallerist Carla Bisong
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this new episode of The Create! Podcast, Alicia Puig guest hosts an interview with Carla Bisong, who founded Bisong Art Gallery. Bisong Art Gallery is a fine art gallery located in Houston’s historic Warehouse District. The gallery is a community venue, providing art collectors, art lovers, interior designers, non-profits and businesses the opportunity to buy original artwork created by emerging and mid-career artists. They exhibit a variety of mediums from paintings and photography to ha...
Living My Dream: Paris Exhibition, Visualizing, Experiencing the Impossible
January 10, 2022 13:53 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova on a brand new exclusive episode where she shares how one of her wildest dreams came true this month. She shares her experience exhibiting work in Paris, time flexibility when creating work, commitment, and trusting our wildest visions. She also shares challenges such as shipping, global travel obstacles during this time, and how she got through it all. Enjoy this episode from the heart. Cheers! Join my membership: https://artqueens.co/art-queens-membership
Blooming in Every Season with Sara Glupker
December 23, 2021 13:18 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and artist Sara Glupker on an inspiring episode that will make you want to jump right into art-making, get rid of all limiting boxes and labels, and create freely. We discuss releasing negative voices from art school, allowing ourselves to make whatever we want, and opening up the conversation about art with those outside of the art world. https://www.saraglupkerart.com
You Are Needed: Art Basel Miami Recap, Yearly Review, and What We Are Excited About
December 15, 2021 12:43 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBJoin Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig on an encouraging episode where we cover our highlights from Art Basel Miami 2021, talk about our experiences and the art fairs in general. We also discuss highlights from our year, what's ahead, and more. We hope you listen to this episode and realize how important your art is more than ever. The world needs your unique perspective, creations, work, and diversity.
Finding a Job in the Arts with Karline Moeller
November 26, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBJoin Alicia as she guests hosts an interview with Art Frankly Founder and CEO Karline Moeller. They discuss Karline's journey in the art world and what led her to launch Art Frankly, her best advice for seeking professional opportunities, and how to stand out from the crowd when it comes to applications and interviews. Learn more about Art Frankly at www.artfrankly.com
Cultivating Self-Worth, Enjoying the Process, Letting go of the Outcome, Surrender With Kat
November 18, 2021 13:05 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBKat shares her process of creating work for a dream opportunity without pressure. She shares her thoughts on: Developing a stronger sense of self-worth Allowing yourself to be respected and celebrated What you lose will come back to you tenfold www.createmagazine.com/podcast
Harnessing Your Unique Story and Building Your Best Body of Work Yet With Cara Roberts
October 19, 2021 11:02 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBJoin Kat and visual artist and coach Cara Roberts and learn how to tap into your unique story and create your best work yet. Cara shares her journey of discovering her voice, style, and current paintings and offers tips to take your art series to the next level. We cover: How to get clarity for your next art series Exercises and tools to help the creative process How to be vulnerable while maintaining privacy and boundaries with your art Cara's Artist Roundtable group coac...
Going for Gold: Processing Disappointment and Taking the Feedback
October 12, 2021 12:28 - 20 minutes - 36.6 MBJoin Kat as she shares takeaways from a very disappointing yet overall empowering experience at the Spartan Race. In addition, she links similarities between how elite athletes and artists must approach their careers to go for gold. Kat shares how to process discouraging results, what to do with feedback and how to become unstoppable in the face of failure. Listen to this episode if you need encouragement to keep going on your journey. Get clear on your values so that you can reach your ...
Cupcakes, Candy, & Career Highlights with Olivia Bonilla
October 07, 2021 22:39 - 20 minutes - 38 MBOlivia Bonilla is a painter and sculptor born in Vermont. Bonilla received her BFA in painting, with a minor in sculpture from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Bonilla continues to focus on unconventional materiality, an inventive approach to color theory within sculpture. Cement transforms into the soft and fluffy, resin to irresistible hard candy. Bonilla expands her approach to sculpture through large installations, series of signature collections, and mixed media experimentation. Ex...
Finding Joy and Connection Through Daily Painting with Kate Jarvik Birch
September 30, 2021 22:39 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MBKate Jarvik Birch is a full-time visual artist, author, playwright, and daydreamer. Her art has been featured worldwide in stores like Target, Pier One, and World Market, as well as in television series and major motion pictures such as Transparent, Medium, Glee, Twenty-One Jump Street, and Looper. She graduated with a degree in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah in 2005 and lives and works in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Working Hard Vs Creating With Focus and Intention
September 21, 2021 19:33 - 22 minutes - 41 MBOn this podcast episode, join Kat as she reflects on the past eight years of being an entrepreneur and creating a small independent magazine. She shares her thoughts on the blessing of hardship and figuring things out when they feel impossible. Learning how to know if something is worth the hard work and struggle, and the value it gives you is a superpower that can fuel and energize any project you undertake. Kat talks about: Navigating the stormy seasons and passing the tests that come w...
Embodying The Artist You Want to Be
August 21, 2021 15:20 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBKat shares her thoughts on how to embody the artist you want to be on a deeper, subconscious level that will translate to actual results on the outside. This episode includes Kat's thoughts on: Identity Living in an expectant state Moving towards our dreams amid anxiety and insecurity Renewing your possibility muscle Keep learning: Join a free masterclass with Kat in August: https://www.theartqueens.com/masterclass Learn more by joining Kat this fall in her flagship program: ...
The Art of Aliveness with Flora Bowley
August 14, 2021 17:22 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and Flora Bowley and learn about the artist's new book, The Art of Aliveness. During this episode, Kat and Flora discuss : Building a sustainable creative business Breaking up with limiting beliefs about how to be an artist Hosting your own retreats and experience How to grow your audience in an authentic and creative way + much more! createmagazine.com/podcast
Music, abstraction, and future plans with Makiko Harris
August 06, 2021 21:09 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBIn our next episode of The Create! Podcast, Alicia interviews abstract artist Makiko Harris. This episode covers the artist’s background and inspirations, her step-by-step guide for launching a sale of your work on your own, and advice for dealing with slow seasons. More about Makiko Harris: Makiko is a San Francisco-based hapa-American artist that makes highly textured abstract mixed media paintings. Leveraging her mixed-race heritage of being both Japanese and white, she creates work ...
Owning our Unique Dreams, Triggers, Self-Acceptance, Courage to Own It
August 02, 2021 11:09 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBJoin Kat on a mini-episode during which she shares how to accept yourself and your unique dream, following your own path, whether you are a trailblazer or have a traditional path. Join Kat's newsletter and get updates when you visit https://artqueens.co and scroll down.
Being HERE (FOR NOW), The Impulse to Create, Difficult Conversations and more with Adam J. Kurtz
July 25, 2021 19:37 - 59 minutes - 109 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and contemporary artist, designer, and speaker Adam J. Kurtz for this fun and vulnerable podcast episode. We discuss Adam's story, the impulse to create, and the natural transition of sharing emotions and human experiences online. Adam shares the importance of creating work for play, appreciating what we have, and navigating the difficult seasons—Kat shares her share of challenging moments, having hard conversations, and humbling herself to listen and learn, even w...
Learning to Rest, Planning for Time Off, and Practical Manifestation
July 19, 2021 11:10 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin Kat on an episode where she shares how she took a few weeks off this summer to recharge, recover, and get re-inspired again! Learn how to plan for rest financially and more. Thank you to our sponsor, The Complete Smartist Guide Book: https://createmagazine.com/book
Expansion in the Studio and Unapologetically Sharing the Motherhood Experience with Raisa Nosova
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and Russian-born, NYC-based artist Raisa Nosova on an empowering episode about the artist's motherhood journey, transitioning to an entirely new medium and sharing her truth in a bold and beautiful way. Raisa recently received her MFA from NYU while becoming a new mom. This episode will inspire you to expand, share your truth and try something new in the studio. Raisa's glass and breastmilk work has recently been on view at 80wse Gallery in New York. www.raisanos...
Turning Fear into Faith and Releasing Limiting Beliefs With Kat
July 05, 2021 11:07 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBJoin Kat on an encouraging episode and begin turning your fear into faith and target your limiting beliefs to release them with love. Kat shares a few personal examples and answers your questions! How to identify your limiting beliefs Allowing yourself to change Let go of ideas you once believed in that didn't work Leaning into faith during creation or tackling new ideas Check out www.artqueens.co/business to begin building your creative empire or side hustle today!
Your Questions: Navigating Day Jobs, Leadership for Introverts, Game-Changers for Business and More!
June 27, 2021 16:30 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBJoin Kat on an episode from the woods of Catskills and get answers to tons of awesome questions from YOU! Kat shares her perspective on: Navigating day jobs while building an art career Productivity tips without burnout Dealing with unsupportive families + more www.createmagazine.com/podcast www.artqueens.co/business
You're Not Going Backward. Embracing Seasonality With Kat
June 19, 2021 14:01 - 12 minutes - 22 MBJoin me (Kat) on a mini-episode in which I share words of encouragement for slower seasons, times when it feels like nothing is happening, and shifting our perspective on these moments. I share how observing the ebb and flow of my business is helping me find time for rest, inspiration and not fight the flow of life. This episode will inspire you to focus on a bigger vision and dream even in the off-season of your life or art career. Thank you to our Sponsor: Creative Business Startup Gui...
Build a Booming Etsy Business with Shelby McFadden
June 18, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MBAlicia was thrilled to guest host a new episode bringing back a previous guest, Shelby McFadden. She was the original graphic designer on the Create! Magazine team, who also did the layouts for both versions of our Smartist Guide books. In the years since we first interviewed her on The Create Podcast, she’s since gone on to launch a new art & lifestyle publication called CandyFloss Magazine and an immensely successful wearable art and home goods Etsy shop called Fugly Barbie. This interview...
Next Level Paper Cutting and Showing up for Yourself in Bigger Ways with Rosa Leff
June 11, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 42.3 MBJoin host Ekaterina Popova and paper cut artist Rosa Leff on this motivating episode. Rosa shares how she started using paper as her medium, why she chose this subject matter, and offers tips on how to show up for yourself and find the best opportunities for your art. Between painting alongside her grandmother and watching her father build reproduction antique furniture, Rosa Leff grew up seeing no distinction between fine art and craft. What mattered was that things were made by hand and ...
Creating Without Expectations: Interview with Seth Remsnyder
June 04, 2021 22:28 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBAlicia guest hosts an interview with painter Seth Remsnyder. “Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake.” Kurt Vonnegut Seth Remsnyder began seriously painting in 1996 at the behest of his high school art teacher, Mr. Charles Acri. “Ack” as the kids sometimes called him would put Seth in the hallway with two talkative classmates for models, have him stretch a canvas and paint for the entirety of his art classes and study halls. The...
Fearless Creativity, Finding Your Identity and Boundaries With Julia Hacker
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MBJoin host Kat and Canadian artist Julia Hacker on an empowering episode about finding your identity, discovering the freedom to whatever you choose, and committing to personal boundaries to protect time in the studio. Julia Hacker shares her story about moving from Russia to Canada, finding her identity as an artist, and chasing after her dreams. Julia Hacker is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist working in a variety of contemporary mixed media, paint, collage, and illustration. Ju...
Fluid Art & Viral Videos with Jamie Pomeranz
May 17, 2021 20:46 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBJamie Pomeranz, aka Devils May Care, is a Hoboken-based artist and maker who started her journey into fluid arts when a friend brought over her set of alcohol inks for a little “wine and whine” session. Overwhelmed by the calm that the fluid inks created within her, Jamie was an instant addict. Prior to focusing on liquid art, Jamie owned and operated her own tee shirt brand under the same name, Devils May Care. Apparel featured Jamie’s original photography transformed into graphic design...