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
Nov 18, 2016
Nov 18, 2016
29 min
In the wake of social unrest following the 2016 election Hirschten shares uplifting stories of many different inspiring artists including Jacques Louis David, Picasso, Romare Bearden, Thornton Dial, Charles Dickens, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ella Jenkins, Pete Seeger and Sadoko Susaki and the 1,000 Paper Cranes. Each of these artists used their artwork to share stories of injustice and push for social change. Only by sharing what is happening can artists open people's eyes to what is going on around them.
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
Nov 8, 2016
Nov 8, 2016
26 min
Have you fantasized about becoming a professional artist? In this episode Hirschten creates a pro/con list that breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly sides of becoming a professional artist. The story of the day explains the creation of Kolam designs.
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
Oct 20, 2016
Oct 20, 2016
27 min
Do you have a pile of old paintings you are not proud of? On today's episode Hirschten answers the question, "How do you clear the art clutter?" First she lists ways to identify which pieces are ones you are not proud of then gives a variety of options for purging the "practice pieces." The story of the day is a strange personal tale about a portrait that was hidden for 20 years.
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
Sep 15, 2016
Sep 15, 2016
31 min
Today's podcast features an interview with mixed media artist Tori Weyers and the true story of Mucha and Bernhardt.
Tori Weyers is a fine artist and designer specializing in mixed media, screen printing, and abstract painting. Weyers received her BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati and has a passion for creating work that engages and delights the viewer with rich visual narratives, strong composition and unique subject matter. Weyers has been a featured artist in Art Journaling Magazine and she teaches mixed media, painting and printmaking at the Indianapolis Art Center as well many different in person and online workshops and classes. Weyers creates and shows work from her downtown Indianapolis studio in The Circle City Industrial Artists Complex as well as her home studio in Broad Ripple. In addition she is currently doing a 366 day drawing challenge and you can follow her progress on Instagram. Find out more at: www.DrawRiot.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
Aug 16, 2016
Aug 16, 2016
48 min
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
Jul 27, 2016
Jul 27, 2016
28 min
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
Jul 2, 2016
Jul 2, 2016
28 min
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
Jun 15, 2016
Jun 15, 2016
27 min
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
Jun 2, 2016
Jun 2, 2016
43 min
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
May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016
33 min
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