Jess Firshein is an amateur artist from Rockville, Maryland. A parent of two young children, Jess is an executive with the global tech consulting company Accenture. While her artwork is often a meditative exercise, she does not have the luxury of a studio in which to paint. Instead she uses a corner of the kitchen counter and finds a few moments here and there to paint or sketch. Her preferred mediums are acrylic, charcoal, and gouache, in which she captures beautiful still life impressions and figure sketches. She says her still life is an extension of real life as she finds inspiration around her home and even in the fridge! As a child, Jess was ‘doing a ton of art’ which later turned into ‘doodling’ at work. Nowadays Jess shows her work on Instagram and enjoys engaging with a global virtual art community. Jess on Instagram @jessfpaints Jess's playlist: Beyoncé Lizzo Stevie Wonder SZA Kendrick Lamar Sia Missy Elliot Miles Davis Ella Fitzgerald Biggie Florence + the Machine. Jess’s favorite women artists: Maggie Siner Ingrid Christensen Ann Blair Brown Lynne St Clare Foster Carla Bosch Kayla Martell Susie Baker Amy Erickson Suzy Schultz Trisha Adams Jihea Yang Felicity Joy Starr Host: Chris Stafford Produced by Hollowell Studios Instagram @thearrtpodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.

Jess Firshein is an amateur artist from Rockville, Maryland. A parent of two young children, Jess is an executive with the global tech consulting company Accenture. While her artwork is often a meditative exercise, she does not have the luxury of a studio in which to paint. Instead she uses a corner of the kitchen counter and finds a few moments here and there to paint or sketch. Her preferred mediums are acrylic, charcoal, and gouache, in which she captures beautiful still life impressions and figure sketches. She says her still life is an extension of real life as she finds inspiration around her home and even in the fridge! As a child, Jess was ‘doing a ton of art’ which later turned into ‘doodling’ at work. Nowadays Jess shows her work on Instagram and enjoys engaging with a global virtual art community.Jess on Instagram @jessfpaintsJess's playlist:BeyoncéLizzoStevie WonderSZAKendrick LamarSiaMissy ElliotMiles DavisElla FitzgeraldBiggieFlorence + the Machine.Jess’s favorite women artists:Maggie SinerIngrid ChristensenAnn Blair BrownLynne St Clare FosterCarla BoschKayla MartellSusie BakerAmy EricksonSuzy SchultzTrisha AdamsJihea YangFelicity Joy StarrHost: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosInstagram @thearrtpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

Jess Firshein is an amateur artist from Rockville, Maryland. A parent of two young children, Jess is an executive with the global tech consulting company Accenture. While her artwork is often a meditative exercise, she does not have the luxury of a studio in which to paint. Instead she uses a corner of the kitchen counter and finds a few moments here and there to paint or sketch. Her preferred mediums are acrylic, charcoal, and gouache, in which she captures beautiful still life impressions and figure sketches. She says her still life is an extension of real life as she finds inspiration around her home and even in the fridge! As a child, Jess was ‘doing a ton of art’ which later turned into ‘doodling’ at work. Nowadays Jess shows her work on Instagram and enjoys engaging with a global virtual art community. Jess on Instagram @jessfpaints Jess's playlist: Beyoncé Lizzo Stevie Wonder SZA Kendrick Lamar Sia Missy Elliot Miles Davis Ella Fitzgerald Biggie Florence + the Machine. Jess’s favorite women artists: Maggie Siner Ingrid Christensen Ann Blair Brown Lynne St Clare Foster Carla Bosch Kayla Martell Susie Baker Amy Erickson Suzy Schultz Trisha Adams Jihea Yang Felicity Joy Starr Host: Chris Stafford Produced by Hollowell Studios Instagram @thearrtpodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.

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Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the women behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists. Instagram: @theaartpodcast Email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hollowellstudios@gmail.com</a> Testimonials: “Thank you to host Chris Stafford for making me feel relaxed and bringing out all of my thoughts and feelings about life/art! After our interview I felt euphoric and accomplished and so appreciative for that. She is a wonderful interviewer.” Michele Byrne "Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.” Julie Davis “Chris is a highly skilled interviewer who puts her guests at ease. She draws out the juicy bits of lived experience and contextualizes this against the grander arc of history.” Kathryn Andrews “I was honored to be interviewed by Chris. She has a unique perspective in the art world, and it's refreshing to see a podcast with such a wide variety of artists from all different backgrounds and disciplines.” Erin Spencer “Art making can be a solitary pursuit, the AART podcast gives a window into the life and vocation of the artist that informs and inspires while it entertains.” Suzie Baker “ The interview was a very enjoyable experience. Chris is a generous interviewer who draws out her subjects and is completely engaged in the conversation. She's a good listener and asks thoughtful questions.” Ingrid Christensen “As a female artist, being featured on the AART podcast has been a truly transformative experience. It's incredibly empowering to see a podcast dedicated to representing women artists and giving us a platform to share our stories and art with the world.” Lindsay Mullen “AART is an important and unique platform for the stories of women artists and their work. From the art making processes to the personal materials that makes the creative process. The podcast’s greatest asset is Chris’ ability to getting the artists to “open up’, by her preparation process, and the questions she asks.” Maria Martinez-Cañas A Hollowell Studios Production © Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell Studios All Rights Reserved Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.

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Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the women behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists.Instagram: @theaartpodcast Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.comTestimonials:“Thank you to host Chris Stafford for making me feel relaxed and bringing out all of my thoughts and feelings about life/art! After our interview I felt euphoric and accomplished and so appreciative for that. She is a wonderful interviewer.”Michele Byrne"Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.”Julie Davis “Chris is a highly skilled interviewer who puts her guests at ease. She draws out the juicy bits of lived experience and contextualizes this against the grander arc of history.”Kathryn Andrews “I was honored to be interviewed by Chris. She has a unique perspective in the art world, and it's refreshing to see a podcast with such a wide variety of artists from all different backgrounds and disciplines.”Erin Spencer “Art making can be a solitary pursuit, the AART podcast gives a window into the life and vocation of the artist that informs and inspires while it entertains.”Suzie Baker “ The interview was a very enjoyable experience. Chris is a generous interviewer who draws out her subjects and is completely engaged in the conversation. She's a good listener and asks thoughtful questions.”Ingrid Christensen “As a female artist, being featured on the AART podcast has been a truly transformative experience. It's incredibly empowering to see a podcast dedicated to representing women artists and giving us a platform to share our stories and art with the world.”Lindsay Mullen “AART is an important and unique platform for the stories of women artists and their work. From the art making processes to the personal materials that makes the creative process. The podcast’s greatest asset is Chris’ ability to getting the artists to “open up’, by her preparation process, and the questions she asks.”Maria Martinez-CañasA Hollowell Studios Production© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell StudiosAll Rights ReservedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the women behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists. Instagram: @theaartpodcast Email: <a href="https://gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hollowellstudios@gmail.com</a> Testimonials: “Thank you to host Chris Stafford for making me feel relaxed and bringing out all of my thoughts and feelings about life/art! After our interview I felt euphoric and accomplished and so appreciative for that. She is a wonderful interviewer.” Michele Byrne "Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.” Julie Davis “Chris is a highly skilled interviewer who puts her guests at ease. She draws out the juicy bits of lived experience and contextualizes this against the grander arc of history.” Kathryn Andrews “I was honored to be interviewed by Chris. She has a unique perspective in the art world, and it's refreshing to see a podcast with such a wide variety of artists from all different backgrounds and disciplines.” Erin Spencer “Art making can be a solitary pursuit, the AART podcast gives a window into the life and vocation of the artist that informs and inspires while it entertains.” Suzie Baker “ The interview was a very enjoyable experience. Chris is a generous interviewer who draws out her subjects and is completely engaged in the conversation. She's a good listener and asks thoughtful questions.” Ingrid Christensen “As a female artist, being featured on the AART podcast has been a truly transformative experience. It's incredibly empowering to see a podcast dedicated to representing women artists and giving us a platform to share our stories and art with the world.” Lindsay Mullen “AART is an important and unique platform for the stories of women artists and their work. From the art making processes to the personal materials that makes the creative process. The podcast’s greatest asset is Chris’ ability to getting the artists to “open up’, by her preparation process, and the questions she asks.” Maria Martinez-Cañas A Hollowell Studios Production © Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell Studios All Rights Reserved Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support</a>.

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