In this episode, I'm venturing away from traditional visual media. My guest Susan Hensel has found a way to use industrial embroidery machines with their complicated software to create some amazing works of art! We are geeking on the details of her process because I actually have some experience with such machines as well. She is telling the story of her entire journey from being a traditional artist to discovering and developing her current art practice. We are also talking a bit about running an art studio and a gallery, getting grants, and other interesting things.

Join us!

https://susanhenselprojects.com/

susanhenselgallery.com

Instagram: susan_hensel_multimedia_artist/

Artists books: http://susanhenseldesign.com/

Ann Golumbuck is one of those people who exude so much positive energy that you can't help but get inspired! In this episode, Ann is sharing a story about quitting her career in sports after being hit by a car and severely injured, and how that put her on a path of becoming a colorful, expressive, and highly sought-after artist.

You may remember Caroline Karp from the collab episode we did in season 2. This time, I invited her to talk specifically about her art practice which is fascinating! Caroline travels a lot and paints everywhere she goes - AND she makes a performance out of it!

https://www.carolinekarpartist.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-art-inspiration-podcast/id1562409101

https://www.instagram.com/caroline_karp_artist/

https://www.facebook.com/carolinekarpart

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinekarp/

https://twitter.com/karp_caroline

https://www.pinterest.com/carolinekarpart/

My today's guest Sylvia Becker-Hill is a successful executive coach by trade and an artist by heart. After years of coaching, she realized that creativity is a missing component in helping her clients with their transformation. She successfully incorporated intentional creativity into her coaching practice. What it looks like? Listen to my conversation with Sylvia to learn more.

www.sylviabecker-hill.com

https://www.instagram.com/sylviabeckerhill/

https://linktr.ee/sylviabeckerhill

Fine art photographer Kristina Varaksina has traveled from Russia to California, to New York, and then to London to create an environment and opportunities for pursuing her creative career. Kristina's work is internationally recognized and awarded by professional art and photography organizations. In her portraiture, Kristina is telling vulnerable stories about the personal struggles of her subjects, social injustice, and lack of communication about various issues of our times.

Upcoming workshop in London: https://www.fujifilm-houseofphotography.com/products/EVT00-00149-creative-portrait-studio-photography-with-kristina-varaksina/

https://www.instagram.com/kristinavaraksina/

https://kristinavaraksina.com/

Generation Climate: https://alsojournal.com/people/editorial-people/generation-climate/

Multimedia artist and former therapist Ingrid Hoffmeister on how the Jungian concept of dreams and active imagination changed the way she creates and took her art to a new level.

https://www.artbyingrid.net/

https://www.instagram.com/artby_ingrid/

https://www.facebook.com/ingrid.hoffmeister.1

Watercolor artist, photographer, and grassroots activist Jena Olson found her passion in non-profit operations and is working hard on making the world a better place one artist at a time. She started as a teaching artist at AjA Project and now is a Director of Operations at WIA (Women in Animation), an organization that helps women-identified folks find jobs in the Animation industry.

Listen to the full episode and learn more!

https://www.instagram.com/jenaolson.art/

https://womeninanimation.org/

https://www.theajaproject.org/

My guest, an educator, and youth advocate Dr. Michael Bitz is a founder of a Comic Book Project, a literacy and creativity initiative that has engaged young people in planning, writing, designing, and publishing original comic books since 2001! Comic Book Project is one of those rare gems that are not shining on social media but have spread their influence all over the country and abroad and inspired hundreds if not thousands of kids to explore their creativity.

https://www.comicbookproject.org/

https://www.instagram.com/comicbookproject

https://www.facebook.com/comicbookproject.org

Jenna Pilant is one of THE most colorful people in the interior design arena. Although she's technically not a fine artist, I couldn't pass on the opportunity to bring her on the show to talk about her love for color, her inspiring story of finding herself, AND her wonderful friendship with artist Sarah Stieber from the previous episode.

https://www.instagram.com/jennapilant/

https://jennapilant.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/JennaPilant

I am a huge fan of Sarah Stieber's colorful art, her vibrant personality, positive attitude, and strong confidence in all the great things. She works hard to make her way as an artist, although it may look on the outside like things are just happening in the best possible way. I'm honored to live in the same town with Sarah! And I really appreciate her time to tell her story and how much it takes to live a truly authentic, integrated art life.

Soon after this episode is out, Sarah is opening a pop-up gallery in the heart of San Diego. So, if you are local or planning to visit at the end of April - May, 2023 I highly encourage you to check out her event page

https://sarahstieber.com/events/

Follow Sarah Stieber on social Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/sarahstieber/