
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. On this podcast we hunt for the wise balance between accepting what is and taking empowered action. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/
Episodes

Tuesday Aug 16, 2016
32 Interview with Motion Graphic Artist Rebecca Berdel
Tuesday Aug 16, 2016
Tuesday Aug 16, 2016
Today's podcast features an interview with the motion graphic artist, Rebecca Berdel, and the true story of Isadora Duncan. Berdel describes herself as a recovering motion designer seeking to return to non-digital outlets. In this episode we explore the need to switch mediums and working as a professional creative. View Berbel's work at: http://www.rebeccaberdel.com/
On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at: www.azhirfineart.com

Wednesday Jul 27, 2016
31 Interview with Art Teacher Laura Lohmann
Wednesday Jul 27, 2016
Wednesday Jul 27, 2016
Today’s podcast features an interview with art teacher, LauraLohmann of paintedpaperart.com and the true story of Vincent Van Gogh. Laura Lohmann has been teaching elementary art for 20years in Ohio. On her popular art blog,paintedpaperart.com she share a wide variety of art project ideas. Many of these ideas are inspired byliterature and cultures from around the world. In addition she has lesson plans available on Teachers Pay Teachers andher work has been featured in Family Fun magazine and Arts and Activitiesmagazine. Find out more about Lohmann and her work at: www.paintedpaperart.com
On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Saturday Jul 02, 2016
30 Interview with Illustrator Sharon Vargo
Saturday Jul 02, 2016
Saturday Jul 02, 2016
Today's podcast features an interview with the children's book illustrator, Sharon Vargo and the true story, "The $20 Bill." Vargo is a writer and illustrator who lives in Carmel Indiana. She received a BFA from Pratt Institute. Her paintings have appeared in children’s books, magazines, textbooks,murals, limited edition prints, and are in private and museum collections. She wrote and illustrated the book, “Señor Felipe’s Alphabet Adventure.” Sharon is currently an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Find out more about Sharon’s work at www.sharonvargo.com
On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Wednesday Jun 15, 2016
29 Interview with Clay and Fiber Artist Cara Moczygemba
Wednesday Jun 15, 2016
Wednesday Jun 15, 2016
Today's episode features an interview with clay and fiber artist Cara Moczygemba and a personal art story about jealousy. Cara Moczygemba is a clay and fiber artist who holds aMFA in Fine Art from California State University, Long Beach. She currently works for AMACO (the AmericanArt Clay Company) where she specializes in marketing, making sample pieces foradvertising and producing how-to videos for clay artists. Not only does she create dynamic claysculptures depicting people in a rather surreal symbolic fashion but she alsoconstantly knits bringing here work with her wherever she goes. Find out more about Cara's work at: http://caramox.blogspot.com/
Onthe Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediumsabout their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includesfolktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep yougoing. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter,art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more atwww.azhirfineart.com

Thursday Jun 02, 2016
28 Interview with Illustrator and Synesthete Bianca Dudeck-Mandity
Thursday Jun 02, 2016
Thursday Jun 02, 2016
Today's episode features an interview with contemporary illustrator and synesthete, Bianca Dudeck-Mandity and the story of Wassily Kandinsky. Find out more about Bianca's work at: www.biancandm.com.
On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Tuesday May 17, 2016
27 Interview with Painter Randall David Tipton
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Today's episode of the Alchemy of Art Podcast features an interview with the painter, Randall David Tipton and the folktale, "The Moon and the Dressmaker." Find out more about Randall's work at: www.randalldavidtipton.com
On the Alchemy of Art Podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Monday May 02, 2016
26 Interview with Squam Retreats founder, Elizabeth Duvivier
Monday May 02, 2016
Monday May 02, 2016
Today's episode of the Alchemy of Art Podcast features an interview
with the founder of Squam Art Retreats, Elizabeth Duvivier.
Find out more about Elizabeth's work at: www.squamartworkshops.com
On the Alchemy of Art Podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Friday Apr 15, 2016
25 Interview with Writer and Illustrator, Danny Gregory
Friday Apr 15, 2016
Friday Apr 15, 2016
Today's episode of the Alchemy of Art Podcast features an interview with the *amazingly fun-loving* writer and illustrator, Danny Gregory. Find out more about Danny's work at: www.dannygregory.com
On the Alchemy of Art Podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Monday Apr 04, 2016
24 Interview with Nature Painter, David Gallup
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Join us for the Alchemy of Art podcast. Today's episode features an interview with a painter of nature and the oceans, David Gallup, and the true story of "Thoreau on Walden Pond." Find out more about David's work at: www.dgallup.com.
On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

Monday Mar 14, 2016
23 Interview with Plein Air Painter, Pam Newell
Monday Mar 14, 2016
Monday Mar 14, 2016
Today's episode on the Alchemy of Art Podcast features an interview with the plein air painter, Pam Newell, and the ancient story of Pygmalion. Find out more about Pam's work at: www.pnewellart.com.
On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy. Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com