Join host Ekaterina Popova and Sharon Wensel on an inspiring episode about returning to art later in life, recommitting to your passion after raising a family, and finding healing and inspiration through nature. 

"This body of work was inspired by runs on the local trails and quiet very early morning walks with my dog. I live in a rural area that supplies a lot of inspiration through nature.  I am hypnotized by the light streaming through the trees and how it is reflected on the leaves in a multitude of shapes and colors."

Sharon Wensel was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Skippack, Pennsylvania. She has two amazing sons. She studied at Hussian School of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts, and Montgomery County Community College. She is a member of the Philadelphia Sketch Club and Art Queens. She has received numerous awards for her pastel, photography, and mixed media work. You can find her work in private and public collections throughout the country. 

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In 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

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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-famous Morimoto Restaurant. Found in late 2006, James Oliver Gallery features local, national, and international artists in the realm of painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and installation works. Recognized by such notables as NPR, Huffington Post, and the Michelin Guide.

Join 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.

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In 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. 

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Juliana 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, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States. Most often the themes were related to art & feminism or concepts of time & memory. Her work is featured in All SHE Makes Magazine, CandyFloss Magazine, Art + Type Magazine, ArtPremium, as well as in several art magazines from all over the world. Naufel is one of the longlisted artists of Women United Art Prize 2021, and has received 3rd Place at the SeeingWomen 2020 Awards, by Photos de Femmes, France. Naufel earned her MA Degree in Art Therapy from Universidade Cândido Mendes and her BA in Visual Arts from São Paulo’s State University. In February of 2020, Naufel Co-Founded Photo Trouvée Magazine - a digital art publication that showcases contemporary artists who use found photographs as a medium in their works.

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Join 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?

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In 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. 

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Join 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 milestones. 

Tania Marmolejo is a Dominican-born, Dominican Swedish American painter. After studying Graphic Design and Illustration in Harstad and Kristiansand, Norway, Marmolejo graduated in Fine Arts and Illustration at the Altos de Chavon School of Design, Dominican Republic, in 1998. 

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Alicia 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. 

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Join 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, completing a BFA degree in Printmaking at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the past several years, she has been working with collage, print, and drawing.

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