Adventures in Arting Podcast

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Hosted by Mother and Daughter Eileen Hsü-Balzer and Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, the Adventures in Arting podcast is a lively discussion of all things art related. Topics range from creating art (painting, sewing, scrapbooking, lampworking, etc.) to viewing art (museums, galleries, the theatre, etc.) to the artful home (cooking, dressing, decorating etc.) to managing a career in the arts. All aspects of creativity are discussed between the two hosts, as well as with a variety of guests.

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155: The Parts of My Art Practice

The title of this episode is a bit of a double entendre. We’re going to discuss my personal art practice and the parts I’ve devised for it, but in doing so, we’ll also be discussing the framework I’m using for the online community: My Art Practice. On the podcast I begin by talking about where the idea for My Art Practice came from and then I talk you through the

154: Inspiration to Action with Carolyn Dube

May 23 2024 60 mins

We have a very special guest for this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast: Carolyn Dube! Carolyn Dube is a mixed media art explorer and educator who found freedom through play. She explores the colors of the rainbow, avoids rules whenever possible, and lets the little kid inside her free as she shares her colorful journey. You can find her sharing

153: Adventure to Hartford

May 16 2024 32 mins

On today’s podcast, Mom and I are discussing self-care, the Worcester Art Museum, and a mixed media collage class I taught in Hartford. Links: * Tip the Artist: PayPal.Me/balzerdesigns * Sign up for the Friday FREE newsletter: https://forms.feedblitz.com/bco * Monthly Membership: https://bit.ly/JulieMembership * Take an online class: https://balzerdes

152: The 7 Functions of Art

May 09 2024 61 mins

This one is a doozy. Mom and I definitely do not see eye-to-eye at all on this topic and it makes for a very lively conversation! Maria Popova at The Marginalian wrote a 2013 blog post called “Art as Therapy: Alain de Botton on the 7 Psychological Functions of Art” It’s an exploration of the book “Art as Therapy” by Alain de Botton and John Armstrong. I read an in

151: 4 Categories of Art?!

May 02 2024 47 mins

I stumbled across a post from Dr Louise R Mayhew on Instagram: @louisermayhew that blew my mind. She shared a post with a cover slide that says: “Did you know that there’s more than one art world?” There are at least four she goes on to say: * Experimental* Traditional* Retail* Community On the podcast Mom and I discuss the details of the categories as Dr. Mayhe

150- Listener Mail

Apr 25 2024 60 mins

You guys leave so many great and thoughtful comments. Mom and I wanted to discuss them and I hope to make this a regular feature of the podcast. Keep the great comments coming! Links: * Tip the Artist: PayPal.Me/balzerdesigns* Sign up for the Friday FREE newsletter: https://forms.feedblitz.com/bco * Monthly Membership: https://bit.ly/JulieMembership * Take an

149: How to Talk About Your Artwork

Apr 18 2024 45 mins

Talking about your artwork effectively can enhance how it’s perceived and understood. Talking about it ineffectively can make people less interested in your work. One of the big keys is to consider your audience. Generally speaking, you’re going to be speaking to: Fellow Artists, Art Folk (Curators, Gallerists, Collectors, Etc.), or the General Public. During the p

148: Must the Artistic Life be Solitary?

Apr 11 2024 45 mins

Mom came up with today’s topic. It’s a fair question. Do you think that the artistic life is solitary or based in community? Links: * Tip the Artist: PayPal.Me/balzerdesigns* Sign up for the Friday FREE newsletter: https://forms.feedblitz.com/bco * Monthly Membership: https://bit.ly/JulieMembership * Take an online class: https://balzerdesigns.com/

147: Putting Yourself Out There

Apr 04 2024 61 mins

“Putting yourself out there” refers to various strategies artists use to gain exposure, connect with audiences, and advance their careers. During this podcast we’ll talk about some ways to make the process of putting yourself out there easier – especially if you’re an introvert or insecure. Remember that putting yourself out there is a gradual process, and it’s

146: Abstract Art Likes & Dislikes: Part 2

Mar 28 2024 51 mins

This week we are continuing our discussion about our abstract art likes and dislikes. Here is some of the artwork we discuss on the podcast: Click on any image to view it larger. On the podcast I also share a list of 15 questions you can ask yourself when viewing abstract art in order to better understand and appreciate it. Links: * Tip the A