In Art Friend Show live stream day 24 of 100, Annamieka does a mini-training on getting more visible in your online presence.

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In this solo episode, I do a little mini-training and offer you some tips on getting more visible in your online presence. My number one tip is remembering that this is all about connection, not perfection. Trust that even the imperfect takes are great.  Imperfection captures people's attention and makes it memorable. Make friends with your creativity  - and each other  - and get more visible!

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 19 of 100, meet Alana Garrigues, who grew up in the Pacific Northwest but is currently based in Holden, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. Alana is an artist, poet, and community organizer. 

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In this interview with Alana, we get to hear the origins of her current body of work that features tree trunks, depicted as concentric tree growth rings, and the stories that they tell. She also shares how she started her 100 Days of Questions project and how she is creating community as the facilitator of the Within Artist Collective. In the collective, she hosts open working sessions, weekly intention check-in's and more. 

Alana, thank you for coming on to the Art Friend Show! You are such an inspiring advocate of creativity in our community and exploring themes that really matter to us as creatives.

➤ Alana Garrigues website: https://alanagarrigues.com/

➤ Alana Garrigues on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanaofloveandlight/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 20 of 100, meet Susan Hurwitch, a Sarasota, Florida-based artist who primarily works as a painter, incorporating collage and mixed media into her pieces for a delight of visual and tactile texture.

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In this interview with Susan, we discuss developing confidence as an artist. Susan also shares insight from the sport of golf, and how it relates to art. Having a daughter who became a PGA golf pro, she has a very unique perspective. We also discuss learning from our own children, as well as fellow artists. Susan is very community-oriented and a natural teacher and encourager, offering online classes. During the interview she shares several examples of her demonstration pieces from her classes.

Susan, thank you for coming on to the Art Friend Show! I loved learning about your process. You are such a force for community outreach and teaching, and a real pleasure to interview!

➤ Susan Hurwitch website: https://www.susanhurwitch.com/

➤ Susan Hurwitch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_hurwitch/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 18 of 100, meet Alicia Schultz, a Portland, OR based hand letter and illustrator who creates stationery, murals, and illustrations, based on her art.

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In this interview with my good friend and fellow artist Alicia, we talk about the magic of putting your work out there. We met in 2015 and share a few stories from the journey of friendship and building our art careers since then. Alicia is a prolific creator, who paints murals locally, designs stationary and partners with companies on all sorts of products. She has a keen sense of quality in the products she designs and the collaborations she chooses.And if you enjoyed this interview, check out Alicia’s Art Friend Show episode for Day 82 when she gives us a studio tour!

Alicia, it was a pleasure to interview you and thank you for coming on the Art Friend Show! 

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

➤ Alicia Schultz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vineandthistle/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 15 of 100, meet Emilia Callero, Portland, OR based interior designer and artist. As a small business owner and interior designer, Emmy loves to work with women who are at a pivotal point in their lives through her business, Emilia Interior Design & Decor.

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In this interview, we talk about embracing the title of "artist" and Emmy shares a really refreshing definition. And she shares a really cool project that she is creating called the "Homemaker Collective” where she and other design professionals collaborate on an interior for a client who is experiencing hardship and nominated by their community. Themes of generosity, creativity, and community weave through this conversation and your work professionally - what a pleasure to get to know you, Emmy, and I am so inspired by our conversation! Thanks for coming on the Art Friend Show!

➤ Emilia Callero website: https://www.emiliadecor.com/

➤ Emilia Callero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilia_decor/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 13 of 100, meet Nikki Cade, Plano,TX based artist and maker whose handmade art and murals spark a sense of fun, adventure, and courage.

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In this interview, we get a tour of Nikki’s studio and learn the story of her art career as she shares several of her creative projects, including her handmade dolls, mini muses, murals, and more. I’m not only an admirer of her work but also of her ability to envision a thing and then go make it happen, talk about courage! Nikki, you are such an inspiration to me and I just love watching all your art ideas come to life! Thank you so much for coming on as a guest on the Art Friend Show.

➤ Nikki Cade website: https://www.nikkicadestudio.com/

➤ Nikki Cade on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkicadestudio/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 17 of 100, meet Sherri Snyder, Rhode Island based watercolor artist, psychotherapist, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. 

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In this interview, we learn about Sherri’s creative process which includes meditation and painting with watercolors. We also get to see several of her paintings which combine the radial symmetry of mandalas with nature elements such as flowers and leaves in stunning compositions. Our conversation also explores her personal art practice in relationship to professional offerings, including her fabrics and tote bags

Sherri, it was delightful to learn about you and your art. Thank you for coming on the Art Friend Show! 

➤ Sherri Snyder website: https://www.artinspiredbystillness.com/

➤ Sherri Snyder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherri.snyder.16/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 14 of 100, meet Jennifer Orkin Lewis, a New York based painter, illustrator, and author, working under the name August Wren. She licenses her work, teaches, and travels the world. She began painting every day in 2014 and sustained that practice for many years, building a gorgeous body of work and sharing the journey with all of us, day by day.

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In this interview, we hear her share how daily practice helped her become the person she is today. She now leads retreats, teaches online, and collaborates on commercial ventures with many brands. Jennifer also shares how she preserves a sense of personal connection to her work despite the demands of commercial interest. We also learn her background in textile design, and see her absolute delight when talking about her new silk scarves. 

Jennifer, I have been so inspired watching your career and artwork evolve over the years. And, it was so fun to make quick portraits of each other - you rock! Thank you for the way you share so generously with our community, and thank you for coming on my show!

➤ Jennifer Orkin Lewis website: https://www.augustwren.com/

➤ August Wren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustwren/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 16 of 100, meet Ruth Armitage, Portland, OR artist who paints abstract landscapes using watercolor, oil, and acrylic. Ruth also teaches and runs in-person workshops, with a workshop in Italy this year!

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In this interview, we talk about how being an artist takes tenacity and resilience. Ruth shares how a recent triumph really goes to show that it's not always personal when we don't get juried into things, but it sure feels awesome when we do! Ruth and I also share a love of pranks and we have some fun telling stories of a few pranks we have pulled in the past, so perhaps you'll be inspired to prepare for the upcoming April Fool's day!

Ruth, thank you for coming on the Art Friend Show!  I admire you so much for your tenacity and your consistency, and of course your sense of humor and fun!

➤ Ruth Armitage website: https://rutharmitage.com/

➤ Ruth Armitage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrutharmitage/

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In Art Friend Show live stream day 12 of 100, meet Miranda Morehouse, a Southern-California based massage therapist and landscape painter whose artwork shares a vision of wide-open spaces.

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In this interview, we explore the evolution of Miranda’s career and how we've worked together and inspired each other along the way. Being two self-employed small business owners, as massage therapists, helped us build skills that prepared us for our art careers. Ready to claim her own voice as an artist, Miranda joined my mentoring program for visual artists in 2021, and has been in motion as a professional working artist ever since. I loved talking with Miranda about developing skills alongside being in a happier mindset and mental space.

Miranda, I love being privy to your process. Thank you for joining me and I am so excited to see what you are creating. May our paths parallel for many years to come!

➤ Miranda Morehouse website: https://www.mirandamorehouse.com/

➤ Miranda Morehouse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandamorehouse_art/

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