Art Alchemy : Authentic Conversations on Art and Cultivating a Creative Mind

Dec 08 2024 16 ep. 43 mins 1
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Welcome to Art Alchemy, authentic conversations on art and cultivating a creative mind. We, Ruth Egon and Debbie Chatfield, are both UK based nature inspired contemporary artists. Why is it that one piece of art is loved by one person but another simply doesn't understand it. We connect to art in a similar way to how we connect to people, some we understand, others not so much. Art is an expression of who we are so maybe that is why? Examples of topics include... 'Is Talent a Myth?', 'Why use a Sketchbook?', 'Carving Out Time', 'The Artistic Process' and 'Is Art Good for Your Health?'

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Do you need an Art Education to be an Artist?

Dec 08 2024 55 mins  
This week we explore the significance of art education, the integration of creativity in STEM and STEAM, and our personal experiences in the art and education systems. We discuss how creativity is essential in various fields, the importance of critique and feedback in art education, and the processes involved in creative work. We also reflect on our own quite different educatio

How to Find Your Artistic Voice? (015)

Nov 17 2024 36 mins  
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Introducing Us (001)

Nov 03 2024 49 mins  
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Nov 03 2024 28 mins  
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How to Build Creative Confidence in Your Art (012)

Oct 06 2024 45 mins  
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I Can't Draw! (011)

Sep 22 2024 34 mins  
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Why it's a Good Time to be an Artist?

Sep 08 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the Art Alchemy podcast, we discuss why now is an opportune moment to be an artist, exploring how technology and social media have democratized the art world, providing more avenues for creativity and business. We share personal insights on the evolution from reliance on gallery representation to self-publishing and online presence, and dive into the importance

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Aug 18 2024 30 mins  
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Art vs. Craft

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