Craftonians!✨ Welcome to Episode 62 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful and inspiring episode, Joleen shares her Minnesota State Fair adventures before chatting with artist and animal advocate Samm Wehman. Samm talks about her journey as a full-time painter, her love for manatees and monarchs, and how she creates eco-friendly art using reclaimed materials. This uplifting conversation is full of creativity, conservation, and the joy of living an authentic artistic life.

Guest Bio

Samm Wehman is a colorful and compassionate artist from Gainesville, Florida, who followed her heart into full-time painting. She’s passionate about eco-friendly art, creating with reclaimed materials, and celebrating wildlife through her work. As a vegan and advocate for animals, Samm blends her love for conservation, creativity, and connection into everything she does.

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• Etsy

Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[0:00 – 03:14] – Welcome & Ring Light Confession 
[03:15 – 10:39] – Minnesota State Fair Adventures & Fried Food Tales 
[10:40 – 13:59] – Introducing Samm Wehman 
[14:00 – 20:29] – Samm’s Artistic Journey & Identity 
[20:30 – 27:59] – Finding Joy in Painting Animals 
[28:00 – 35:14] – Conservation, Manatees, and Monarchs 
[35:15 – 40:59] – Working with Reclaimed Materials 
[41:00 – End] – Closing Thoughts & Inspiration 

Quotes from the Episode

“That’s how you know it’s authentic—because that’s just what I’m like in real life.” – Joleen Emery
“Short answer is I’m an artist… but really, I’m just me.” – Samm Wehman
“I bring my passion for animals and conservation into my art—because creativity can be a way to care for the planet.” – Samm Samm Wehman
Whimsy makes art approachable. It’s not about perfection, it’s about connection.” – Samm Wehman
The best creativity happens when you give yourself permission to simply be.” – Samm Wehman

Resources and Links

🔗Learn more about Samm Wehman’s art & conservation work
📍Minnesota State Fair
📍Manatee Festival: Crystal River, FL – January (MLK weekend).
🖌️ Samm's Favorite Tools: Liquitex Acrylic Paints, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paints, Crafts Smart Acrylic Paints

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