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
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
101 Alchemy of Symbols Chapter 1: The Power of Symbols
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Hirschten’s new book, The Alchemy of Symbols: How to Use the Power of Images to Transform Your Life. People use symbols to highlight what is important to them and manifest what they want to see. In this uplifting book, Hirschten explores the psychology of symbols to inspire anyone who wants to thoughtfully incorporate them into their life. In this book you will learn how to use images to help clarify your hopes and dreams. Whether you want to select a symbol for your next tattoo, painting, or sacred altar the Alchemy of Symbols will give you many ideas to work with. Part self-help and part encyclopedia, this book offers a fresh perspective on the meaning behind symbols.
Purchase a fully illustrated copy of the Alchemy of Symbols at: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Symbols-Power-Images-Transform/dp/B0CFZGXQGC
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
100 An Introduction to the Alchemy of Symbols Book
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an excerpt from Hirschten’s new book, "The Alchemy of Symbols: How to Use the Power of Images to Transform Your Life." People use symbols to highlight what is important to them and manifest what they want to see. In this uplifting book, Hirschten explores the psychology of symbols to inspire anyone who wants to thoughtfully incorporate them into their life. In this book you will learn how to use images to help clarify your hopes and dreams. Whether you want to select a symbol for your next tattoo, painting, or sacred altar the Alchemy of Symbols will give you many ideas to work with. Part self-help and part encyclopedia, this book offers a fresh perspective on the meaning behind symbols.
Purchase a fully illustrated copy of the Alchemy of Symbols at: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Symbols-Power-Images-Transform/dp/B0CFZGXQGC
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.
Sunday May 21, 2023
99 Bio Art with Maria Medina-Schechter
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with Bio Artist Maria Media-Schechter. Using only living organic materials Maria creates sculptural paintings that reflect the patterns and beauty of the natural world. find out more about her work at: https://www.t6dh.com/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
98 How to Speak to the Muse
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how we can use our creative energy to speak to those we love, connect, and communicate. When we speak to one person through our artwork what we create will resonate with other people with more passion and honesty than if we create for no one.
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses
Read or listen to the book, “Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business” on Amazon and Audible.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
97 The Art of Improvisation
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about how you can incorporate improvisation in comedy improv, painting, music and dance.
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
96 The Psychology of Symbols
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about the Psychology of Symbols and how we can look to the symbols we surround ourselves with to better understand our subconscious minds.
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
95 Art is a Language
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how art can help us express ourselves in a healthy way and one favorite technique to bring clarity to your work.
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
94 Climbing Up
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion on the symbol of the ladder representing climbing to the best versions of ourselves.
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
93 You Get What You Pay For
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how the quality of materials and how workers are treated will affect the final outcome of a project.
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses
Read or listen to the book, “Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business” on Amazon and Audible.
The online Visionary Life Plan Course is on sale until January 6, 2023.
Receive 70% off the class by entering promocode NEWYEAR2023 at checkout.
Register here: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/p/visionarylifeplan
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
92 Interview with Dreamer, Artist and Designer Tenaya Amelia Wieczorek
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with Tenaya Amelia Wieczorek. Tenaya is a web designer, personal branding photographer and intuitive dreamwork practitioner based in Sonoma County California. She attended the California College of the Arts and as well as the California Institute of Integral Studies. Tenaya is a life long dreamer, and completed a 3 year Dream Teacher Training with the creator of Active Dreaming, Robert Moss. You can find out more about her work at www.dreamsthatspeak.com
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques. Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.