The Studio Alchemy Podcast

The Studio Alchemy Podcast

By Addie Hirschten www.studioalchemy.artReligion & SpiritualityEducationArtsSelf-Improvement
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The Studio Alchemy Podcast episodes

  • 36 How to Make a Difference

    In the wake of social unrest following the 2016 election Hirschten shares uplifting stories of many different inspiring artists including Jacques Louis David, Picasso, Romare Bearden, Thornton Dial, Charles Dickens, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ella Jenkins, Pete Seeger and Sadoko Susaki and the 1,000 Paper Cranes.  Each of these artists used their artwork to share stories of injustice and push for social change.  Only by sharing what is happening can artists open people's eyes to what is going on around them.


    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com


     


     

    30 min
  • 35 Should You Become a Professional Artist?

    Have you fantasized about becoming a professional artist?  In this episode Hirschten creates a pro/con list that breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly sides of becoming a professional artist. The story of the day explains the creation of Kolam designs.


    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

    27 min
  • 35 Should You Become a Professional Artist?

    Have you fantasized about becoming a professional artist?  In this episode Hirschten creates a pro/con list that breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly sides of becoming a professional artist. The story of the day explains the creation of Kolam designs.

    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

    27 min
  • 34 Clearing the Art Clutter

    Do you have a pile of old paintings you are not proud of?  On today's episode Hirschten answers the question, "How do you clear the art clutter?"  First she lists ways to identify which pieces are ones you are not proud of then gives a variety of options for purging the "practice pieces."  The story of the day is a strange personal tale about a portrait that was hidden for 20 years.

    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

    28 min
  • 34 Clearing the Art Clutter

    Do you have a pile of old paintings you are not proud of?  On today's episode Hirschten answers the question, "How do you clear the art clutter?"  First she lists ways to identify which pieces are ones you are not proud of then gives a variety of options for purging the "practice pieces."  The story of the day is a strange personal tale about a portrait that was hidden for 20 years.


    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

    28 min
  • 33 Interview with Mixed Media Artist Tori Weyers

    Today's podcast features an interview with mixed media artist Tori Weyers and the true story of Mucha and Bernhardt.

    Tori Weyers is a fine artist and designer

    specializing in mixed media, screen printing, and abstract
    painting. Weyers received her BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati and
    has a passion for creating work that engages and delights the viewer with rich
    visual narratives, strong composition and unique subject matter. Weyers has been a featured artist in
    Art Journaling Magazine and she teaches mixed media, painting and
    printmaking at the Indianapolis Art Center as well many different in person and
    online workshops and classes. Weyers creates and shows work from her
    downtown Indianapolis studio in The Circle City Industrial Artists Complex as
    well as her home studio in Broad Ripple. In addition she is currently
    doing a 366 day drawing challenge and you can follow her progress on Instagram.  Find out more at: www.DrawRiot.com

    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we

    interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process
    and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories
    about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten,
    a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public
    speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com

    32 min
  • 33 Interview with Mixed Media Artist Tori Weyers



    Today's podcast features an interview with mixed media artist Tori Weyers and the true story of Mucha and Bernhardt.






    Tori Weyers is a fine artist and designer

    specializing in mixed media, screen printing, and abstract
    painting. Weyers received her BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati and
    has a passion for creating work that engages and delights the viewer with rich
    visual narratives, strong composition and unique subject matter. Weyers has been a featured artist in
    Art Journaling Magazine and she teaches mixed media, painting and
    printmaking at the Indianapolis Art Center as well many different in person and
    online workshops and classes. Weyers creates and shows work from her
    downtown Indianapolis studio in The Circle City Industrial Artists Complex as
    well as her home studio in Broad Ripple. In addition she is currently
    doing a 366 day drawing challenge and you can follow her progress on Instagram.  Find out more at: www.DrawRiot.com




    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we

    interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process
    and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories
    about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten,
    a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public
    speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com



    32 min
  • 32 Interview with Motion Graphic Artist Rebecca Berdel
    Today's podcast features an interview with the motion graphic artist, Rebecca Berdel, and the true story of Isadora Duncan. Berdel describes herself as a recovering motion designer seeking to return to non-digital outlets.  In this episode we explore the need to switch mediums and working as a professional creative.  View Berbel's work at:  http://www.rebeccaberdel.com/


    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at:  www.azhirfineart.com



    49 min
  • 32 Interview with Motion Graphic Artist Rebecca Berdel
    Today's podcast features an interview with the motion graphic artist, Rebecca Berdel, and the true story of Isadora Duncan. Berdel describes herself as a recovering motion designer seeking to return to non-digital outlets.  In this episode we explore the need to switch mediums and working as a professional creative.  View Berbel's work at:  http://www.rebeccaberdel.com/


    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at:  www.azhirfineart.com



    49 min
  • 31 Interview with Art Teacher Laura Lohmann

    Today’s podcast features an interview with art teacher, LauraLohmann of paintedpaperart.com and the true story of Vincent Van Gogh.  Laura Lohmann has been teaching elementary art for 20years in Ohio.  On her popular art blog,paintedpaperart.com she share a wide variety of art project ideas.  Many of these ideas are inspired byliterature and cultures from around the world. In addition she has lesson plans available on Teachers Pay Teachers andher work has been featured in Family Fun magazine and Arts and Activitiesmagazine. Find out more about Lohmann and her work at:  www.paintedpaperart.com

    On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episode includes folktales and true stories about artists to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at www.azhirfineart.com



    29 min

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On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. On this podcast we hunt for the wise balance between accepting what is and taking empowered action. Hosted by Addie…