Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with Bio Artist Maria Media-Schechter.  Using only living organic materials Maria creates sculptural paintings that reflect the patterns and beauty of the natural world.  find out more about her work at: https://www.t6dh.com/ On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with Bio Artist Maria Media-Schechter.  Using only living organic materials Maria creates sculptural paintings that reflect the patterns and beauty of the natural world.  find out more about her work at: <a href="https://www.t6dh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.t6dh.com/</a> On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>

99 Bio Art with Maria Medina-Schechter

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how we can use our creative energy to speak to those we love, connect, and communicate.  When we speak to one person through our artwork what we create will resonate with other people with more passion and honesty than if we create for no one.   On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses Read or listen to the book, “Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business” on Amazon and Audible. 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how we can use our creative energy to speak to those we love, connect, and communicate.  When we speak to one person through our artwork what we create will resonate with other people with more passion and honesty than if we create for no one.   On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>. Take online creativity classes at:  <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses</a> Read or listen to the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Selling-Your-Art-Professional/dp/B099ZX9FPS/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business”</a> on Amazon and Audible.

98 How to Speak to the Muse

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about how you can incorporate improvisation in comedy improv, painting, music and dance. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about how you can incorporate improvisation in comedy improv, painting, music and dance. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>.

97 The Art of Improvisation

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about the Psychology of Symbols and how we can look to the symbols we surround ourselves with to better understand our subconscious minds. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion about the Psychology of Symbols and how we can look to the symbols we surround ourselves with to better understand our subconscious minds. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>. Take online creativity classes at:  <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses</a>

96 The Psychology of Symbols

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how art can help us express ourselves in a healthy way and one favorite technique to bring clarity to your work. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how art can help us express ourselves in a healthy way and one favorite technique to bring clarity to your work. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>. Take online creativity classes at:  <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses</a>

95 Art is a Language

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion on the symbol of the ladder representing climbing to the best versions of ourselves.  On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a discussion on the symbol of the ladder representing climbing to the best versions of ourselves.  On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>. Take online creativity classes at:  <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses</a>

94 Climbing Up

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how the quality of materials and how workers are treated will affect the final outcome of a project. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses Read or listen to the book, “Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business” on Amazon and Audible.  The online Visionary Life Plan Course is on sale until January 6, 2023. Receive 70% off the class by entering promocode NEWYEAR2023 at checkout. Register here: https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/p/visionarylifeplan

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features a chat about how the quality of materials and how workers are treated will affect the final outcome of a project. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>. Take online creativity classes at:  <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses</a> Read or listen to the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Selling-Your-Art-Professional/dp/B099ZX9FPS/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business”</a> on Amazon and Audible.  The online Visionary Life Plan Course is on sale until January 6, 2023. Receive 70% off the class by entering promocode NEWYEAR2023 at checkout. Register here: <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/p/visionarylifeplan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/p/visionarylifeplan</a>

93 You Get What You Pay For

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with Tenaya Amelia Wieczorek.  Tenaya is a web designer, personal branding photographer and intuitive dreamwork practitioner based in Sonoma County California. She attended the California College of the Arts and as well as the California Institute of Integral Studies. Tenaya is a life long dreamer, and completed a 3 year Dream Teacher Training with the creator of Active Dreaming, Robert Moss. You can find out more about her work at www.dreamsthatspeak.com On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with Tenaya Amelia Wieczorek.  Tenaya is a web designer, personal branding photographer and intuitive dreamwork practitioner based in Sonoma County California. She attended the California College of the Arts and as well as the California Institute of Integral Studies. Tenaya is a life long dreamer, and completed a 3 year Dream Teacher Training with the creator of Active Dreaming, Robert Moss. You can find out more about her work at <a href="http://www.dreamsthatspeak.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dreamsthatspeak.com</a> On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="http://www.studioalchemy.art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/.</a>

92 Interview with Dreamer, Artist and Designer Tenaya Amelia Wieczorek

Victoria Williams

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview Victoria Williams Steen on Finding Balance with Art and Life.  Victoria Williams Steen is a painter whose work reflects her gentle spiritual nature.  She has graphic design and fine arts degrees and has exhibited work in numerous shows over the years.  Here in Indianapolis, she is the leader of monthly women’s circle and facilitates therapeutic art classes on occasion.  Find out more about Victoria at:  http://www.artthouinspired.com/ On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. Take online creativity classes at:  https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses Read or listen to the book, “Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business” on Amazon and Audible

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview Victoria Williams Steen on Finding Balance with Art and Life.  Victoria Williams Steen is a painter whose work reflects her gentle spiritual nature.  She has graphic design and fine arts degrees and has exhibited work in numerous shows over the years.  Here in Indianapolis, she is the leader of monthly women’s circle and facilitates therapeutic art classes on occasion.  Find out more about Victoria at:  <a href="http://www.artthouinspired.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.artthouinspired.com/</a> On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>. Take online creativity classes at:  <a href="https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://the-alchemy-of-painting.teachable.com/courses</a> Read or listen to the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Selling-Your-Art-Professional/dp/B099ZX9FPS/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting an Art Business”</a> on Amazon and Audible

91 Finding Balance with Victoria Williams Steen

Lorie Eve Dechar

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with the acupuncturist Lorie Eve Dechar about her new book, "The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering into True Health and Well-Being."  Find out more about her work at https://anewpossibility.com/ On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/. 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with the acupuncturist Lorie Eve Dechar about her new book, "The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering into True Health and Well-Being."  Find out more about her work at <a href="https://anewpossibility.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anewpossibility.com/</a> On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and new age self-help techniques.  Each episode includes stories and reflections to inspire you to transform your life.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a.k.a. Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="https://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://studioalchemy.art/</a>.

90 The Alchemy of Inner Work with Lorie Eve Dechar

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques.  On this podcast we hunt for the wise balance between accepting what is and taking empowered action.We can change both ourselves for the better by examining how our outer world reflects our inner world.  Hosted by the artist and author, Addie Hirschten

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives using visualization, art making, and self-help techniques. On this podcast we hunt for the wise balance between accepting what is and taking empowered action. We can change both ourselves for the better by examining how our outer world reflects our inner world. Hosted by the artist and author, Addie Hirschten

The Studio Alchemy Podcast

Lauren Reiner

This episode features an interview with mixed media artist, Lauren Reiner.  Find out more about her work at:  http://www.weedsandwonder.com/ On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at http://studioalchemy.art/ Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

This episode features an interview with mixed media artist, Lauren Reiner.  Find out more about her work at:  <a href="http://www.weedsandwonder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weedsandwonder.com/</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

63 Interview with Mixed Media Artist Lauren Reiner

Stephanie Smith

Today's podcast features an interview with the artist Stephanie Smith.  Smith uses art making as a spiritual practice and has created more than 10,000 Mandalas.  She shares her processes, practices and personal stories in her workshops.  Find out more at www.biffybeans.com On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast features an interview with the artist Stephanie Smith.  Smith uses art making as a spiritual practice and has created more than 10,000 Mandalas.  She shares her processes, practices and personal stories in her workshops.  Find out more at <a href="http://www.biffybeans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.biffybeans.com</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

53 Art as a Spiritual Practice with Stephanie Smith

Tamara Laporte

Today's episode features an interview with mixed media artist Tamara Laporte and the story of Frida Kahlo.  Laporte believes that the act of creating art can be a gateway into healing and personal growth – often, her art classes contain an element of self development as well as learning art techniques. She is deeply devoted to helping people get in touch with their creative fire.  Find out more about "Life Book" and her other amazing online classes at www.willowing.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

Today's episode features an interview with mixed media artist Tamara Laporte and the story of Frida Kahlo.  Laporte believes that the act of creating art can be a gateway into healing and personal growth – often, her art classes contain an element of self development as well as learning art techniques. She is deeply devoted to helping people get in touch with their creative fire.  Find out more about "Life Book" and her other amazing online classes at <a href="http://www.willowing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.willowing.com.</a> 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>

47 Interview with Mixed Media Artist Tamara Laporte

Flora Bowley

Today's podcast features an interview with intuitive painter, author and teacher, Flora Bowley.  Bowley blends her background as a yoga instructor with her healing approach to teaching intuitive painting.  I highly recommend her books, "Brave Intutive Painting" and "Creative Revolution."  Find out more about Flora Bowley at: https://florabowley.com/ On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast features an interview with intuitive painter, author and teacher, Flora Bowley.  Bowley blends her background as a yoga instructor with her healing approach to teaching intuitive painting.  I highly recommend her books, "Brave Intutive Painting" and "Creative Revolution."  Find out more about Flora Bowley at: <a href="https://florabowley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://florabowley.com/</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

55 Interview with Intuitive Painter, Flora Bowley

Shelley Klammer

Today's episode features an interview with the Expressive Artist and Counselor Shelley Klammer and the true story of Rorschach and the Inkblot Tests.  Shelley is a Registered Expressive Arts Educator/Consultant with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.  She is also a Registered Counselor and Counseling Supervisor with the Association of Cooperative Counselors of Canada.  Shelley has written 16 expressive arts e-courses and e-books available on her website www.expressiveartworkshops.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

Today's episode features an interview with the Expressive Artist and Counselor Shelley Klammer and the true story of Rorschach and the Inkblot Tests.  Shelley is a Registered Expressive Arts Educator/Consultant with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.  She is also a Registered Counselor and Counseling Supervisor with the Association of Cooperative Counselors of Canada.  Shelley has written 16 expressive arts e-courses and e-books available on her website <a href="http://www.expressiveartworkshops.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.expressiveartworkshops.com</a> 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>

49 Interview with Expressive Artist and Counselor Shelley Klammer

Today's episode features a chat with Teresa Vazquez on the importance of the Hilma af Klint exhibit currently on display at the Guggenheim museum.   Find out more about Teresa's work at: https://www.teaviedreamaworld.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 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.studioalchemy.art

Today's episode features a chat with Teresa Vazquez on the importance of the Hilma af Klint exhibit currently on display at the Guggenheim museum.   Find out more about Teresa's work at: <a href="https://www.teaviedreamaworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teaviedreamaworld.com/</a>.  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 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.studioalchemy.art

64 The Importance of Hilma af Klint

Today's episode features a discussion on ways to share your art with the world and art scams.  Hirschten discusses the controversial topic of art competitions and alternatives.  To sign up for the free online class "7 Secrets to Success for Artists" and the upcoming class "Start Selling your Art" go to https://alchemyofpainting.com/courses 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 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

Today's episode features a discussion on ways to share your art with the world and art scams.  Hirschten discusses the controversial topic of art competitions and alternatives.  To sign up for the free online class "7 Secrets to Success for Artists" and the upcoming class "Start Selling your Art" go to <a href="https://alchemyofpainting.com/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alchemyofpainting.com/courses</a> 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 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>

51 Sharing your Art with the World and Art Scams

Do you create art to show the big ugly truths of human existence or to glorify the beautiful?  On today's episode we discuss whether truth is more or less important than beauty in art pulling from the thoughts of art philosophers John Ruskin and Oscar Wilde as well as Aesop, Perrault and the Grimm Brothers. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at http://studioalchemy.art/ Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Do you create art to show the big ugly truths of human existence or to glorify the beautiful?  On today's episode we discuss whether truth is more or less important than beauty in art pulling from the thoughts of art philosophers John Ruskin and Oscar Wilde as well as Aesop, Perrault and the Grimm Brothers. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

62 Truth vs. Beauty?

Today's episode features Addie sharing late night thoughts on art as a means of self expression.   On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at http://studioalchemy.art/ Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's episode features Addie sharing late night thoughts on art as a means of self expression.   On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

60 The Art of Self Expression

Teresa Vazquez

Today's podcast features an interview with artist and dream expert, Teresa Vazquez.  Find out more about her work at https://www.teaviedreamaworld.com/  Together we will be teaching a course in fall of 2018 on dream analysis and dream art at Studio Alchemy!  Join us by registering at:  http://studioalchemy.art/classes/art-of-the-dream-class On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 http://studioalchemy.art/ Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast features an interview with artist and dream expert, Teresa Vazquez.  Find out more about her work at <a href="https://www.teaviedreamaworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teaviedreamaworld.com/</a>  Together we will be teaching a course in fall of 2018 on dream analysis and dream art at Studio Alchemy!  Join us by registering at:  <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/classes/art-of-the-dream-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/classes/art-of-the-dream-class</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

58 The Art of the Dream Interview with Teresa Vazquez

Today's podcast episode "A Rose By Any Other Name" features chat about labels and names for art and artists.  How do we label ourselves as artists?  How do we label our pieces?  How important is a name? On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast episode "A Rose By Any Other Name" features chat about labels and names for art and artists.  How do we label ourselves as artists?  How do we label our pieces?  How important is a name? On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

57 What do you call yourself?  A Rose By Any Other Name

Naomi Brodner

Today's podcast features an interview with visionary painter Naomi Brodner.  Brodner combines painting and collage using surrealist automatic methods to create scenes that are rich with symbolism.  Find out more at http://naomibrodner.com On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast features an interview with visionary painter Naomi Brodner.  Brodner combines painting and collage using surrealist automatic methods to create scenes that are rich with symbolism.  Find out more at <a href="http://naomibrodner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://naomibrodner.com</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

56 Interview with Visionary Painter Naomi Brodner

Elise Rorick

Today's podcast features an interview with fine art photographer, Elise Rorick.  Find out more about her work at https://www.lusicovicreative.com/  On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at http://studioalchemy.art/ Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast features an interview with fine art photographer, Elise Rorick.  Find out more about her work at <a href="https://www.lusicovicreative.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lusicovicreative.com/</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

59 The Starlight Journal Interview with Photographer Elise Rorick

Jules Muck

Today's episode features an interview with muralist and graffiti artist Jules Muck.  We discuss her work and the recent controversial bunnies mural in Indianapolis.  Find out more about Muck's work at:  www.julesmuck.com On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at http://studioalchemy.art/ Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's episode features an interview with muralist and graffiti artist Jules Muck.  We discuss her work and the recent controversial bunnies mural in Indianapolis.  Find out more about Muck's work at:  <a href="http://www.julesmuck.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.julesmuck.com</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 painter, art teacher, author and public speaker. Find out more at <a href="http://studioalchemy.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://studioalchemy.art/</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

61 Interview with Muralist Jules Muck

Today's episode features an interview with the artist, Emily Schwank.  Schwank is a professional photographer who specializes in portraits of people.  Her warm and natural style shows the authentice personality of her subjects.  Find out more about her work at: https://raincliffsphotography.com/ On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 

Today's episode features an interview with the artist, Emily Schwank.  Schwank is a professional photographer who specializes in portraits of people.  Her warm and natural style shows the authentice personality of her subjects.  Find out more about her work at: <a href="https://raincliffsphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://raincliffsphotography.com/</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>

50 Interview with Photographer Emily Schwank

Omkari Williams

Today’s podcast features an interview with Omkari Williams.  Omkari is a writer and coach who believes in the power of our personal stories to transform our lives She believes that sharing our stories heals us personally and the world.  Omkari has written a book called “The Playbook: Creating the Life you Want” that uses the techniques and questions she uses with her coaching clients to help them match their lives with their dreams.  In the interview we chat about how to share personal stories to promote change as well as the #MeToo movement.  Find out more at:  www.omkariwilliams.com On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 Take Hirschten's new online class "How to Start Selling Your Art" on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today’s podcast features an interview with Omkari Williams.  Omkari is a writer and coach who believes in the power of our personal stories to transform our lives She believes that sharing our stories heals us personally and the world.  Omkari has written a book called “The Playbook: Creating the Life you Want” that uses the techniques and questions she uses with her coaching clients to help them match their lives with their dreams.  In the interview we chat about how to share personal stories to promote change as well as the #MeToo movement.  Find out more at:  <a href="http://www.omkariwilliams.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.omkariwilliams.com</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a> Take Hirschten's new online class "How to Start Selling Your Art" on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

52 Interview with Writer and Coach Omkari Williams

DAN COOPER

Today's episode features an interview with painter and digital artist Dan Cooper.  Dan attended Indiana University at Bloomington on an Evans Scholarship, is very involved in the Indianapolis art community, and currently teaches with the Indianapolis Art Center. Find out more about Dan's work at www.cooperfineart.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 

Today's episode features an interview with painter and digital artist Dan Cooper.  Dan attended Indiana University at Bloomington on an Evans Scholarship, is very involved in the Indianapolis art community, and currently teaches with the Indianapolis Art Center. Find out more about Dan's work at <a href="http://www.cooperfineart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cooperfineart.com</a> 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>

48 Interview with Painter and Digital Artist Dan Cooper

Kelly Johnson

Today's podcast features an interview with gardener, author, teacher and artist Kelly Johnson.  Johnson uses art making to teach about the wonders of nature in her workshops and online classes.  Find out more at https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/ On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 Take Hirschten's new online classes on www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's podcast features an interview with gardener, author, teacher and artist Kelly Johnson.  Johnson uses art making to teach about the wonders of nature in her workshops and online classes.  Find out more at <a href="https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/</a> On the Alchemy of Art podcast we interview artist 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a> Take Hirschten's new online classes on <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

54 Interview with Gardening Artist Kelly Johnson

Where are you on your artistic path and where are you going?  In this episode your host, Addie Hirschten, discusses how the reasons why we create can change over time.  She shares how her work has changed over the years and offers questions to help you articulate your own direction.  Using the story behind the hymn, Amazing Grace, as an example Hirschten urges artists to be flexible and ready to take new direction. On the Alchemy of Art Podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episdoe 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

Where are you on your artistic path and where are you going?  In this episode your host, Addie Hirschten, discusses how the reasons why we create can change over time.  She shares how her work has changed over the years and offers questions to help you articulate your own direction.  Using the story behind the hymn, Amazing Grace, as an example Hirschten urges artists to be flexible and ready to take new direction. On the Alchemy of Art Podcast we interview artists from a wide variety of mediums about their creative process and art philosophy.  Each episdoe 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>

46 Your Painting Journey, Finding Your Voice

Lynette Melnyk

Today's episode features an interview with abstract painter Lynette Melnyk and the story of the Three Stone Cutters.  As an artist, Lynette’s abstract expressionist style is created from her interpretation of nature, dance and especially, music. The layers upon layers create a depth to the story. Her art is a powerful communicator and is intended to encourage emotions and conversations. Her goal is to engage and inspire viewers through the captivating flow of energetic movements, masterful colour palettes and unexpected whimsy. As a creative director, Lynette has been involved in artistic endeavours throughout her life, with formal education and experience in interior design, visual communication design, photography, painting and marketing. She owned and operated a successful design, marketing and corporate communications business for many years and continues to evolve the creative communication process through her art. Her extensive expertise in running a business allows her to coach emerging artists through the maze of starting a business.  Find out more at:  lynettemelnyk.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  Addie's new online painting classes can be found at www.alchemyofpainting.com 

Today's episode features an interview with abstract painter Lynette Melnyk and the story of the Three Stone Cutters.  As an artist, Lynette’s abstract expressionist style is created from her interpretation of nature, dance and especially, music. The layers upon layers create a depth to the story. Her art is a powerful communicator and is intended to encourage emotions and conversations. Her goal is to engage and inspire viewers through the captivating flow of energetic movements, masterful colour palettes and unexpected whimsy. As a creative director, Lynette has been involved in artistic endeavours throughout her life, with formal education and experience in interior design, visual communication design, photography, painting and marketing. She owned and operated a successful design, marketing and corporate communications business for many years and continues to evolve the creative communication process through her art. Her extensive expertise in running a business allows her to coach emerging artists through the maze of starting a business.  Find out more at:  <a href="http://lynettemelnyk.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lynettemelnyk.com</a> 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 <a href="http://www.azhirfineart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.azhirfineart.com</a>  Addie's new online painting classes can be found at <a href="http://www.alchemyofpainting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alchemyofpainting.com</a>

45 Interview with Abstract Painter Lynette Melnyk

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