In The Art Scene. Show about artists, their journeys, art business, successes, failures, inspiration

This episode is a bit different... First of all, because it has already been posted on another art podcast as a collaborative project, and also because I was interviewed just as much as my guest Caroline Karp. It's hard to say who was who's guest :) Nonetheless, we had a great conversation and got to compare notes not only about our creative journeys but also about our podcast projects. Please, ch...

In this episode, I am talking to Diana Adams, an artist and founder of Sample HAUS. Listen to her story to learn how she came to being a potter, where does the name Sample HAUS come from, and what she does to help other potters of color and young artists, in general, to get noticed.  Official website: https://www.mysamplehaus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sample.haus/ Support Pott...

During the pandemic, we all have adjusted our life and work situations to be completely virtual. But what if you are a fine art photographer or a model? In this episode, I have both - Wendy Garfinkel, an accomplished fine art photographer, and Astrid Kallsen, a professional model - to talk about the remote studio photoshoots.  Read more about Wendy and Astrid and see their collaborative work...

In this episode, I'm talking to Sue Britt about her very unique art, the inspiration behind it, and her creative journey that led her to come up with something I personally have never seen in my life. Her paper tapestries are brilliant, tangible, and very architectural. It is hard to do justice to her artwork, so head out to her website to see the photos. Better yet, if you can find Sue at a live...

I'm chatting with Jenny Jakl, an artist who - like myself -started in a corporate world and left it to pursue art as a lifestyle and business endeavor. Jenny's story is almost a mirror image of my own journey, so I was extremely excited to talk to her about it! Where to find Jenny and her art:  Official website: jennyjakl.com Instagram: instagram.com/jennyjaklartist Facebook: www.facebook.com...

In this episode, we are meeting with a great creative tandem of Cori Derfus and Winn Wright who have created a whole world of cute little monsters. A simple idea of making a coloring book turned into a whole journey of production, self-publishing, and lots of other things they had to learn and figure out along the way.  Today, they are already working on their third book! You can find and ord...

Katie Loftus is a larger-than-life, bold, in-and-out creative person. An artist, a stylist, a cancer survivor, and a motorcycle rider, she became organizing charity events in San Diego to advocate for women empowerment and women's health awareness 6 years ago. She painted her breast cancer experience and she rides a Frida chopper that she built herself. Her movement Ride To The Warehouse is a unit...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of our podcast!  In this episode, we are talking to a young but already accomplished mural artist Rian Kasner who left their mark in the art scene of Utah by supporting the LGBTQ community.  Rian's website   Rian's Instagram   If you like the show, consider buying us a cup of coffee so we can keep going :) 

Who can explain NFT to artists better than an economist married to an artist? Our guest is exactly that! Michal Bacia, a husband of Angelique Bacia who you've met in episode 11, is an international economist and a blockchain specialist whose job is literally to design cryptocurrencies and tokens. Michal, who helped his wife create and list her first collection of NFTs, has shared his knowledge, do...

We recap previous artists that inspire us throughout season one of the ITAS podcast. This journey brings us different perspectives and insight on how to enjoy being an artist and what it means to succeed as an artist. Here are all our guests from season one:  Cody Esp: Official website: http://www.cody-huff.com/hello Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codychuff/ Shop: http://www.cody-huff.c...

Neville Billimoria is a leader of the Aoinagi Ken Su Kai karate school, a founder of the San Diego Chamber of Purpose, and Ron's karate sensei of nearly 30 years. In this episode, we talked with Neville about how to be an artist of life not only to be happier but to heal the community and, eventually, the world. Listen to our conversation full of inspiration and wisdom! Mentions and references Mis...

We are talking to a wonderful abstract artist Angelique Bacia about becoming an international artist, about her latest creative explorations of  "quiet" art, about our pandemic experiences, injecting positivity into the world, what money means to artists, and how we use Clubhouse.  For photos and references, check out this blog post. Find Angelique and her art online:  Official webs...

Buckle up, folks! This episode is an emotional rollercoaster. Tara Dunbar's story is not a usual one, it's full of pain, mistakes, and consequences. And it is the first time she is telling it in public. In short, her strange art is the means for her to get out of darkness and hopefully shine the way for others to do the same. Read our blog post  Official Website: TarasStrangeArt.com (coming s...

Welcome to "In The Art Scene!" We're seeking the answers to these fundamental questions: How to enjoy being an artist, and … How to SUCCEED as an artist. We'll be probing the psyches and harvesting the wisdom of practitioners of all kinds of art – painting, sculpting, writing, music, photography, cinema, performing arts … As well as music, martial arts, healing arts, and even, science and technolo...

There's beauty in every moment of your day no matter how boring or meaningless it might seem at the first sight. This is exactly what Courtney Edgerson is showing in her art, specifically in her series of Mundane Women. And she knows first hand that you can always find time for creativity and for following your dream even when your days are filled with the hustle and bustle of adult life. Check ou...

In this episode, we are talking to Deidre Szokol, an amazing collage artist from Canada. Her Instagram is full of bold colors and provocative images. A fan of sci-fi movies, a martial artist, an explorer of near and far neighborhoods, she maintains a child-like playful attitude toward everything she's creating.  For the links and references and also some photos of Deidre's art, check out the...

To spruce things up a little bit on the podcast, we brought a person who is not your typical artist to talk about his perspective on creativity. Homer Chin is a retired surgeon and a competitive tennis player. A high-achiever and perfectionist, he picked up a brush about 17 years ago and signed up for an oil painting class. Listen to the full episode and check out the blog post . Homer's portfolio...

This episode of the ITAS Podcast turned out to be an hour-long conversation with an amazing visual artist Cheryl Ehlers. And it was nothing like we expected because Cheryl has so much energy and enthusiasm that she practically took over the conversation! All we had to do is to give in and enjoy her incredible stories. You can find the links and references to the projects that Cheryl mentions in th...

In this episode of ITAS Podcast, we are talking to Kibbi, a self-taught psychedelic artist who found a healing process of creating a code of art for her feelings while processing them. Where to find Kibbi online Official website: kibbispillsart.com Instagram: @kibbi.spills.art   Facebook: @KibbiLingaSpillsArt YouTube: Kibbi Linga Spills Art TikTok: @kibbi.linga.spills.art Twitter: @KibbiLinga...

Today, we are talking to Anna Laroque from a local non-profit organization ArtReach San Diego that is making sure that kids are not going to miss out on art programs at school. This is a small team of passionate creatives that is making a huge difference in our community. Listen to the very end because there is an active call for artists for their 2021 guitar art project ! Share this episode with...

In this episode, we are talking with Bea Gold - a 93-year-old working artist whose evergreen enthusiasm and child-like curiosity are inspirational and uplifting. Bea shared with us her life story about being an art student and a young artist in NYC in the 1940s, about her incredible legacy as an educator and a childhood development advocate ( Pathways LA ), and also about how she manages to stay t...

In this episode, we are talking to Cody Esp, an amazing watercolor artist from Seatle, Washington. Among her other lines of work, Cody's erotic art really stands out for its vulnerable depiction of very intimate moments. It turned out, not only this art helped her heal from some traumatic experiences but keeps helping other women in their own healing process. Let's see what Cody has to say about t...

Welcome to our new show where we discuss what it means to be an artist!  In this first episode, we telling you how we came up with the idea for this podcast and what we expect from it.  In short, this show is an extension of the art community blog InTheArtScene.com that we started in October 2020 as a platform for artists to tell their stories. We found conversations with artists so far...