The Create! Podcast

Join host Ekaterina Popova in a conversation with artist and educator Gregory Euclide as they chat about the beauty and importance of the natural world and its intersection with art. Gregory offers insights into his art and deep connection to the environment.

Key Points:

1. Nature-Inspired Art: Gregory's upbringing in rural surroundings instilled a deep reverence for nature, reflected in his stunning artwork.

2. Environmental Advocacy: Through his art, Gregory prompts reflection on humanity's impact on the environment, urging mindful action.

3. Creative Evolution: Gregory's work evolves, incorporating sculpture and eco-friendly printing techniques, pushing boundaries.

4. Collaborative Outreach: Engaging with galleries, musicians, and publications, Gregory shares his artistic vision with diverse audiences.

5. Sustainable Creativity: Advocating for responsible consumption, Gregory integrates natural materials, showcasing the fusion of creativity and environmental consciousness.

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Join us in this episode of Art & Cocktails as we explore the remarkable story of Priscilla Loomis, a triple threat Olympian who seamlessly integrates the Olympic mindset into her career and business ventures, inspiring artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone in need of motivation.

From her illustrious track and field career to her entrepreneurial endeavors and philanthropic initiatives, Priscilla epitomizes perseverance and commitment, leaving an indelible mark on the global stage. As a highly sought-after motivational speaker, she shares messages of empowerment, gratitude, and self-love, collaborating with renowned organizations and featured in esteemed media outlets. Additionally, as the founder of the Priscilla E. Frederick Foundation, she uplifts underprivileged youth, while her limited edition journal collection promotes excellence, impact, and unparalleled confidence in daily life.

Tune in to connect with Priscilla and unlock your inner champion today!

Episode Highlights:

• Explore the remarkable journey of Priscilla Loomis, a triple threat Olympian, and learn how she applies the Olympic mindset to her career and business endeavors.
• Discover Priscilla's track and field career, entrepreneurial ventures, and philanthropic efforts, showcasing her unwavering perseverance and dedication.
• Gain insights into Priscilla's role as a motivational speaker, where she spreads messages of empowerment, gratitude, and self-love, collaborating with prestigious organizations and appearing in esteemed media outlets.
• Learn about the Priscilla E. Frederick Foundation, founded by Priscilla, dedicated to uplifting underprivileged youth and fostering personal growth and empowerment.
• Explore Priscilla's limited edition journal collection, designed to inspire excellence, impact, and unparalleled confidence in daily life.

Connect with Priscilla:

• Website: https://priscillaloomis.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priscilla_frederick/
• Learn more about Priscilla's speaking engagements, philanthropic work, and journal collection, and unleash your inner champion today!

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Step into the surreal and mystical world of artist Rebecca Chaperon as host Ekaterina Popova guides you through an inspiring conversation. Known for her mystical, sometimes dark, surreal, and witchy compositions, Chaperon's artwork transports viewers to ethereal realms filled with blooming gardens, winding vines, bogs, witches, and otherworldly plants.

Join Ekaterina and Rebecca as they chat about Chaperon's mesmerizing paintings, where crystals hover, icebergs tower, caves whisper secrets, and gardens pulsate with psychedelic energy. Discover the intricate narratives woven into her artwork and her unique approach to portraying landscapes as symbolic spaces hinting at mysterious tales.

In this episode, we delve into making authentic work, finding our voice, exploring new subject matter, and managing the business side of art. Chaperon shares insights into her journey as an artist since graduating in 2002, emphasizing the importance of finding one's unique voice.

We explore Chaperon's motivation as an artist, aiming to tell stories and convey a mix of positive and negative human experiences in her work, often with hints of humor. The conversation delves into her artistic process, including her use of narratives and storytelling in her paintings.

Popova and Chaperon discuss the evolution of Chaperon's artistic style, particularly her incorporation of witchy figures and mystical elements. Chaperon explains her approach to developing her artistic style, mentioning her experimentation with different techniques and influences, such as pop surrealism.

The conversation touches on the importance of balancing creativity with the business side of art, including marketing and sales strategies. Chaperon shares insights into her sales approach, including occasional print sales and less frequent original painting sales.

Additionally, the discussion covers Chaperon's new series of book paintings, which feature intricate details and imaginative book titles, blurring the line between reality and art. Dive deep into the enchanting world of Rebecca Chaperon's artistry in this captivating episode.

Rebecca's work: https://rebeccachaperon.com

Instagram: @rebeccachaperon

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Join host Ekaterina Popova, artist, and founder of Create magazine, as she delves into the vulnerable reality of being a creative entrepreneur. In this episode, Ekaterina, or Kat, shares her personal journey through a recent negative spiral, providing invaluable insights and strategies for surmounting challenges and maintaining focus on your vision. From grappling with financial setbacks to battling self-doubt, Kat's candid reflections serve as a poignant reminder that success isn't always a straightforward path, yet with resilience and unwavering determination, we possess the power to overcome any adversity.

Episode Highlights:

• Gaining insight into the fluctuating landscape of creative entrepreneurship
• Navigating through financial hurdles and setbacks encountered in business
• Understanding the significance of acknowledging and processing emotions
• Opting for resilience rather than succumbing to fear and uncertainty
• Discovering past successes as a catalyst for future growth
• Embracing the profound transformative potential of creativity and perseverance

Featured Quote: "In those moments where we feel panic, fear, discouragement, disappointment... that exact moment is where the magic begins to happen." - Kat

Featured Song: "In Bloom" by Jon Foreman

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Connect with Ekaterina Popova: Follow Ekaterina Popova on Instagram @katerinasapopova and share your thoughts and experiences with her. Tag her in your posts and let her know how this episode resonated with you!

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Experiencing slow art sales? You're not alone! Tune in to this Art and Cocktails episode with Kat for expert troubleshooting tips and uplifting encouragement to navigate slow seasons in your art business.

Discover how to address the root of the problem, expand your audience, maintain composure during downturns, stay informed about market trends, and continuously refine your craft. Don't miss out on actionable insights to overcome sales slumps and thrive as an artist and creative entrepreneur.

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Welcome to a special episode of Art and Cocktails! In this episode, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with Canadian contemporary figurative artist, Alex Garant, internationally known as the Queen of Double Eyes. Alex shares insights into her journey as an artist, her unique style, and her approach to balancing the business side of art with studio time. Alex discusses the evolution of her signature double eyes technique and the deeper meaning behind her work.

Connect with Alex Garant: Find Alex's artwork, merchandise, and upcoming exhibitions on her website at AlexGarant.com, and follow her on Instagram at @alexgarantart for the latest updates.

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Key Points:

1. Introduction to Alex Garant: Ekaterina introduces Alex Garant, a renowned contemporary artist known for her captivating double eyes technique.
2. The Evolution of Double Eyes: Alex discusses how she developed her unique style of painting double eyes, exploring symmetry, patterns, and mirroring effects.
3. Personal Meaning in Art: Discover the deeper meaning behind Alex's double eyes technique, reflecting the battle between different personas and the quest for authenticity.
4. Choosing Subjects: Alex explains her process of selecting models and combining features to create unique, gender-blending figures.
5. Balancing Business and Creativity: Learn how Alex manages her time between painting and handling the business aspects of her art career, including marketing and administrative tasks.
6. Embracing Natural Style: Alex encourages artists to embrace their natural tendencies and quirks in their work, turning perceived "mistakes" into strengths.
7. Finding Inspiration: Discover how Alex recharges and finds inspiration outside of the studio, from spending time in nature to visiting the ocean.
8. Preparing for Solo Shows: Gain insights into Alex's process for preparing for solo exhibitions, including planning, sketching, and creating a cohesive body of work.
9. Saying No and Setting Boundaries: Alex shares the importance of knowing when to decline opportunities to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
10. Diversifying Income Streams: Explore the significance of offering prints, merchandise, and other products as additional income streams for artists, making art more accessible to a wider audience.
11. Future Projects: Get a sneak peek into Alex's upcoming solo show in Australia, group exhibition in North Carolina, and collaboration with the Eagles Foundation.

Conclusion: Join Ekaterina Popova and Alex Garant for an engaging conversation on art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Gain insights into Alex's journey, her unique style, and her strategies for success in the ever-evolving art world. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the mesmerizing world of double eyes and discover the power of embracing authenticity in art. Tune in to Art and Cocktails and be inspired by the stories of artists like Alex Garant who are making their mark on the global art scene.

Join Ekaterina Popova and Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax on this empowering episode where they give you the permission slip to pursue your big dreams and make money without fear of taxes. Hannah Cole, a tax expert specializing in working with creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs, shares her journey from being a working artist to helping tens of thousands of self-employed individuals navigate taxes and money management. Discover how Hannah's frustration with the lack of tax education for artists led her to found Sunlight Tax and develop resources like the Money Bootcamp program.

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Episode Highlights:

• Hannah Cole's path from being a painter to a artist AND tax expert specializing in helping creative businesses.
• The importance of normalizing discussions around taxes and financial management for artists.
• Strategies for simplifying tax processes and setting up efficient systems for tracking income and expenses.
• Myth-busting common misconceptions about taxes for artists.
• Understanding the significance of retirement savings and leveraging tax-advantaged accounts.
• Hannah's free masterclass "Make Taxes Easier and stash an extra 130K in your savings."

Resource Links:

• Sunlight Tax - Hannah Cole's website providing tax and money education for creatives.
• Money Bootcamp - Use code ARTQUEENS to save $100 off on Hannah's program.
• Free Visual Guide to Tax Deductions - Access Hannah's visual guide to artist tax deductions.
• The Sunlight Podcast - Tune in to Hannah's podcast for insightful episodes on navigating taxes as an artist.

Don't Miss Out: Register for Hannah's free masterclass "Make Taxes Easier and stash an extra 130K in your savings" on March 20th. LINK.

Join host Ekaterina Popova and artist and author James McRae on this inspiring episode as they delve into reclaiming your creativity. James, an author, poet, and teacher, empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality.

In this conversation, James shares his journey of becoming an artist and transitioning from advertising. Discover insights on making room for ideas to flow, insights from his latest book, and much more!

James McCrae is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. Applying principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor, James offers coaching, consultation services, and teaches classes on conscious creativity.

Author of two books, "Sh#t Your Ego Says" (Hay House, 2017) and "How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis" (Thought Catalog, 2021), James's work guides readers through quieting negative self-talk, reconnecting with intuition, and embracing the unknown.

As a creative strategist, James has collaborated with top global brands, including Microsoft, NBC, Target, Organic Valley, and United Healthcare, helping define their mission, vision, and brand story.

With articles on creativity featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Adweek, Yogi Times, Entrepreneur, and Elephant Journal, and poetry in esteemed literary journals such as American Journal of Poetry, 34th Parallel Magazine, and New Millennium Writings, James is a prolific contributor to creative discourse.

Follow James on Instagram (@wordsarevibrations) for daily memes, poems, and illustrations. Don't miss his podcast, Sunflower Club, where he explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture.

In his downtime, James enjoys practicing yoga, visiting art museums, watching basketball, walking his dogs, and immersing himself in music.

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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat chats with Charuka Arora, discussing into her creative journey, the impactful Arts to Hearts project, and her profound experience navigating grief following the loss of her mother.

Key Highlights:

• Charuka shares her journey of creative exploration and how she found solace and inspiration through Arts to Hearts.
• The conversation touches upon the transformative power of community and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals.
• Charuka reflects on her fears and doubts when starting Arts to Hearts and how she overcame them by believing in herself and her creative vision.
• Kat and Charuka discuss the challenges of balancing artistic pursuits with business endeavors and the pressure to conform to societal expectations.
• Charuka opens up about her experience of grief and how she has learned to channel her pain into her creative work, finding purpose and healing in the process.
• Both Kat and Charuka share insights into maintaining a sense of authenticity and staying true to oneself amidst the noise and pressures of the art world.
• Charuka emphasizes the significance of investing in oneself and taking ownership of one's artistic journey, regardless of external validation or recognition.

Links Mentioned:

• Arts to Hearts Project - Explore Charuka's impactful initiative bridging art and community.
• Free Masterclass: - Join Kat's masterclass for tips on how artists can create income streams and suppor themselves abundently

About Charuka Arora: Born in the city of Taj, Agra in 1993, Charuka Arora has garnered international recognition for her exquisite handcrafted Indian embellished collages and paintings. Based in Delhi and Agra, India, she has been fervently exploring Indian textiles, embellishments, images, and surface embroideries since 2016, showcasing her creations both locally and globally.

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Join me, Ekaterina Popova (Kat), on Art & Cocktails as I share my journey of trust amidst challenges. Discover my experiences and learn how dreams may take shape behind the scenes, even during tough times. Gain insights on overcoming obstacles, managing emotions, and embracing your creative power.

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