In Art Friend Show live stream day 81 of 100, It’s Mother’s Day. Annamieka talks about the safety of using a respirator, mothering, and parenting, all in relationship to art making!

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In this solo episode, from my front porch and with my sidekick Summer dog, I share why and how artists can use respirators safely. I also reflect on my experience as a solo parent, highlighting the importance of community and support in raising children and how that also applies to communities of creative entrepreneurs.

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 80 of 100, Annamieka talks about creating community and a sense of belonging through Art Friend.

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In this solo episode, I share about how the Art Friend community creates a sense of belonging through membership. I’m also calling for Founding Members as we build this community together! And reminding you that the Art Friend Show is becoming a podcast!

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 In Art Friend Show live stream day 79 of 100, Annamieka shares some exciting Art Friend updates. 

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In this solo episode, I explore three things, first what Art Friend is, and second, what the founding member deal for the Art Friend School means, and lastly share the good news of the Art Friend Show becoming a podcast!

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 In Art Friend Show live stream day 78 of 100, Annamieka recounts the launching of Art Friend School, beginning with a call for Founding Members.

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In this solo episode, I talk about my big thing that I'm creating, and I have an invitation for you to join as a founding member. You can hear the level of scary+exciting that it feels in my whole being during this episode. I'm creating this to help artists stay in motion creatively so you go make your work in the world. I believe in artists & I think we are best served by having access to real skill building & honest community conversations, so that is what I am building inside of the Art Friend School. And you are invited!

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In Friend Show live stream day 77 of 100, meet Nina Lauren Petrovich, a Corvallis, Oregon-based artist whose path has taken her through the realms of science and art, the intellect and the intuitive, throughout her life

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In this interview with Nina, she shares her artwork with us, paintings and photographs that share a unique perspective of and reverence for water. This interest and affinity also led her to study marine biology and marine policy, working at a very high level to advocate on behalf of the oceans. I also jump up and down with joy when she shares that she is finally, for the first time in her life, calling herself an artist. 

Thank you so much Nina, so happy to be working with you at this point in your artistic development! And thank you for being a guest on the Art Friend Show!

➤ Nina Lauren Petrovich on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/allshallbe.well/

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In Friend Show live stream day 78 of 100, meet Seasons Kaz Sparks, a Portland, Oregon-based artist who turns her art into amazing and unique gifts which she sells online and in her shops on the Oregon coast under the name “Salty Raven”!

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In this interview with Seasons we walk through her Cannon Beach store, and she points out details that all contribute to an immersive experience of her world. Her designs are imbued with a reverence for the beaches and forests of Oregon. With extensive experience in the gift industry, Seasons is able to execute her vision of her art via her products in a way that is so thrilling to experience. And definitely listen to the part of the interview about giving gifts, and how the gifts she creates are amplifying the connection and ability to feel seen, of the giver and the recipient. 

So cool! Seasons, I am such a fan! Thank you for being a guest on the Art Friend Show!

➤ Seasons Kas Sparks website: https://saltyraven.net/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 75 of 100, meet Mia Walters, artist, spiritual guide, and author based in Colorado.

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In this interview with Mia Walters, we learn about her Muse Boxes, and her course that can guide you to make your own. She also shares the prototype of her upcoming Quantum Legacy oracle deck. Embracing this moment in her life now that her daughters are grown, she’s all-in on art and creating so many offerings.

Mia, it was wonderful to talk with you and keep going on your mystical adventures- it’s all about simply taking the next step and then the next!

➤ Mia website https://musedreams.com/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 74 of 100,  I’m live from Crafty Wonderland and interviewing artists and dear friends Julz Clementine and Alicia Schultz.

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In this spontaneous episode, friends Julz and Alicia have set up booths at Crafty Wonderland and I’m giving a quick tour!

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➤ Alicia Schultz website: https://www.vineandthistle.com/

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➤ Julz Clementine website https://www.julzclementine.com/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 73 of 100, we welcome back Jennifer Arzt, an Oakland, California-based artist. If you missed it, her first interview was in Episode 57: Annamieka and Jennifer Arzt on Risk Taking.

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In this episode,  Jennifer Arzt interviews me about my website! Jennifer is an artist and she has twenty years of experience as a professional website designer. She is debuting her new course, called “Launch!” which helps creatives like us learn to build our own websites! Jennifer offered to review my website and then interview me on the Art Friend Show to give a loving, and honest review. I learned so much in this interview and I am excited to implement it! 

 Jennifer, this was so much fun! Thank you for coming back on to interview me, and this is such a win-win! 

➤ Jennifer Arzt website https://www.jenniferarzt.com/

➤ Jennifer Arzt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenniferarzt_art/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 71 of 100, meet Fry, a Portland, Oregon based visual strategist, illustrator, and community organizer.

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In this interview with Fry, we talk about her “Selfie Bot” project and her current work in tufting/rugs/tapestries. We also learn about her upcoming curated show called “You Did It!” which celebrates every day triumphs and successes. I love all the ways Fry shows up as a community artist!

Fry, thank you for coming on the Art Friend Show! I’m so glad I’ve gotten to know you and am such a fan of your work!  

➤ Fry website https://www.kfrydraws.com/

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