How do we recognize the power that we carry? In this interview with sculptor Melanie Cooper Pennginton, we talk about the dichotomies found in her work that explore our inner workings as humans. Her burdened beasts are approachable, yet foreboding – a gentle warning to the viewer that fear and shame unchecked turns to entrapment […]

108: Harnessing Our Strength and Power to Make Great Art with Melanie Cooper Pennington

The Artist/Mother podcast interviews incredible working Artists who are also Mothers, inviting them to share from their experiences as they make art and mother their children. We hope these interviews inspire you to dedicate time, passion, and energy to your art practice while simultaneously being the best parent you can be.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

At long last I have a chance to sit down and talk with Vancouver-based artist, Sara Khan! Sara is an artist working across many mediums, but mainly using water-based media to create large scale works on paper, though we find time to discuss how a recent collaboration with Sandeep Johal resulted in explorations in fiber, […]

156: A Slow and Steady Practice with Sara Khan

As artists, we all know that moment of noticing something in our daily life that is worthwhile to pursue in our work. But what does it take to get from the moment of noticing to a final piece? In my conversation with Caitlin Winner, we discuss how she goes from the act of noticing through […]

155: Systems of Support with Caitlin Winner

This episode is special in so many ways! I sit down with artists, caregivers, partners, and co-jurors of the upcoming Painting at Night exhibition (apply here!), Alisa Sikelianos-Carter and Sean Desiree. These two blew me away with not only the depth and importance of their individual art practices, but also their unwavering support for each […]

154: Boundless Mutual Support with Sean Desiree and Alisa Sikelianos Carter

This episode features a wonderful discussion with artist Jessica Caldas ranging from topics around the lifestyle of an artist to setting boundaries in both personal and professional settings. Jessica works across mediums in painting, drawing, printmaking, soft sculpture, and splits her time between Atlanta and North Central Florida. She runs Good News Arts, a community […]

153: Cyclical Living and a Nomadic Studio Practice with Jessica Caldas

Camille Warmington uses acts of making to memorialize those who come before us while simultaneously building her own legacy. In this beautiful conversation on today’s episode, Camille shares a story of transformation that embraces each stage in life with thoughtfulness and openness to transformation. Camille studied painting at the Glassell School of Art at the […]

108: Harnessing Our Strength and Power to Make Great Art with Melanie Cooper Pennington

Download our free app to listen on your phone