The Studio Alchemy Podcast

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat about the history of Sir Thomas More's book Utopia and the lessons to be learned from Utopian ideals. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teache...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat on whether you should quit your day job to pursue an art career and how best to do it. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and p...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features tips on how to find more time to make your artwork.  How can you fit artwork into your schedule in a way that makes the most sense for you?  What are your priorities?  How do you REALLY want to spend your time?   On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflecti...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a discussion on how, where and when to create your art studio or gallery.  On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Fin...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat about how the coronavirus social restrictions are affecting artists today as well as how artists of the past have used forced or chosen seclusion to their advantage.  On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going. ...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat about whether or not we should make plans to make our creative projects or any endeavor in our lives.  Happy New Year! On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist pa...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a discussion about vision boards and how they can be used to manifest our dreams. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speake...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat about using color to evoke emotion. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalch...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat about home decorating, using artwork in decorating and basic Feng Shui tips that you can use to transform your space. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist pai...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a chat about masks, both physical masks and the mask of the personality, with poet, Brad Severance.  Find out more about his work at: https://www.bradseverance.com/ On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted b...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features a discussion about the potential of art as a tool to visualize healing after illness.   On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author and public...

Today’s episode of the Alchemy of Art podcast features updates on the past year and a half since the last episode of the podcast was posted and thoughts on transforming all aspects of our lives. On the Alchemy of Art podcast we chat about the creative process and philosophy.  Each episode includes stories, dreams and reflections to inspire you and keep you going.  Hosted by Vita, a contemporary im...

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...

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...

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 thei...

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...

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...

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 Hirs...

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...

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...

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 folktale...

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 arti...

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 include...

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 philosop...

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...