In this episode, Alicia hosts an enlightening conversation with Sofía Zuluaga & Raffaella Freyre, Founders of WO Foundation. WO started with the need for women to come together and be able to strengthen their individual voices and knowledge through a collaborative system. In July 2020, WO commenced as a community founded by 4 female international artists who met in Barcelona and its incredible growth in the past year has propelled it to become WO Foundation Inc. The organization describes it...
Apr 22, 2022•21 min
Kat shares her best practices for maximizing in-person exhibitions and art fairs after visiting a recent event. These quick pointers will help you prepare for your next event, bring in more sales, and engage with your audience. Ready to launch your own show? Work with Gita and Kat here: https://yourownartshow.com Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Apr 12, 2022•15 min
Are you having trouble figuring out what to focus on? Our guest Folasade Ologundudu shares her journey of getting clarity on her creative vision with host, Ekaterina Popova. We talk about travel, her platform LIGHT WORK, and how to navigate multiple projects in each season. Light Work is a creative platform rooted at the intersection of art, education, and culture. We work with artists and entrepreneurs deeply rooted in visual arts, media, youth culture, and community building. Sade is a Brookly...
Apr 11, 2022•30 min
Alicia guest hosts an interview with Teri Henderson, a Baltimore-based curator, writer, and author of the book Black Collagists. We discuss the ups and downs of coordinating exhibitions and how she built a platform that champions the work of Black Collage artists. https://www.blackcollagists.com/ This episode was made possible by our generous sponsor Minted. Minted, the premium design goods marketplace, is commemorating 15 years of empowering independent artists with the founding of the first an...
Apr 03, 2022•24 min
Join host Ekaterina Popova and Marielle Orr on an inspiring episode about creating art and taking it out into the real world. Marielle recently opened a store to display her beautiful nature-inspired paintings and shares her experience. We also discuss tips for becoming self-employed, pursuing your dreams as an artist full-time. www.createmagazine.com www.marielleartaf.com Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Mar 27, 2022•24 min
In this episode, Ekaterina Popova connects with the multi-talented artist, musician, and small-business owner of The Good Company, Misha Cook. We talk about the challenges of running a small product-based business, how to trust your instincts, create whatever you want, and not worry about what other people think. Misha is a Seattle and Montana-based multimedia artist and small business owner. Her work has a wide range and is mood dependent, whether it is ink drawings over morning coffee, illustr...
Mar 15, 2022•37 min
Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, she was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World, and in 2020 she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. She has written for publications such as Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the Un...
Mar 14, 2022•28 min
In this episode, Alicia host an interview with figurative artist, scenic painter, and independent curator Heather Heitzenrater. They discuss the artist's ongoing series of work centered around reflective surfaces and the human form, her experiences working as a scenic painter, and other highlights in her career thus far. Heather Heitzenrater was born in 1992 and grew up in Punxsutawney, PA. She now lives with her husband and their two cats in Pittsburgh, PA. Heather received her BFA in Painting ...
Feb 11, 2022•21 min
In this episode, Kat shares how to use triggers, jealousy, and discomfort to level up. Address what's coming up for you to help you own your desires, release resentment, and more. Keep learning with Kat and join her Artist Navigation Course and free masterclass: https://artqueens.co/navigation-course Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Feb 10, 2022•22 min
In this new episode of The Create! Podcast, Alicia Puig guest hosts an interview with Carla Bisong, who founded Bisong Art Gallery . Bisong Art Gallery is a fine art gallery located in Houston’s historic Warehouse District. The gallery is a community venue, providing art collectors, art lovers, interior designers, non-profits and businesses the opportunity to buy original artwork created by emerging and mid-career artists. They exhibit a variety of mediums from paintings and photography to hand-...
Jan 21, 2022•20 min
Join host Ekaterina Popova on a brand new exclusive episode where she shares how one of her wildest dreams came true this month. She shares her experience exhibiting work in Paris, time flexibility when creating work, commitment, and trusting our wildest visions. She also shares challenges such as shipping, global travel obstacles during this time, and how she got through it all. Enjoy this episode from the heart. Cheers! Join my membership: https://artqueens.co/art-queens-membership Get full ac...
Jan 10, 2022•19 min
Join host Ekaterina Popova and artist Sara Glupker on an inspiring episode that will make you want to jump right into art-making, get rid of all limiting boxes and labels, and create freely. We discuss releasing negative voices from art school, allowing ourselves to make whatever we want, and opening up the conversation about art with those outside of the art world. https://www.saraglupkerart.com Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Dec 23, 2021•30 min
Join Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig on an encouraging episode where we cover our highlights from Art Basel Miami 2021, talk about our experiences and the art fairs in general. We also discuss highlights from our year, what's ahead, and more. We hope you listen to this episode and realize how important your art is more than ever. The world needs your unique perspective, creations, work, and diversity. Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/sub...
Dec 15, 2021•30 min
Join Alicia as she guests hosts an interview with Art Frankly Founder and CEO Karline Moeller. They discuss Karline's journey in the art world and what led her to launch Art Frankly, her best advice for seeking professional opportunities, and how to stand out from the crowd when it comes to applications and interviews. Learn more about Art Frankly at www.artfrankly.com Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Nov 26, 2021•35 min
Kat shares her process of creating work for a dream opportunity without pressure. She shares her thoughts on: Developing a stronger sense of self-worth Allowing yourself to be respected and celebrated What you lose will come back to you tenfold www.createmagazine.com/podcast Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Nov 18, 2021•12 min
Join Kat and visual artist and coach Cara Roberts and learn how to tap into your unique story and create your best work yet. Cara shares her journey of discovering her voice, style, and current paintings and offers tips to take your art series to the next level. We cover: How to get clarity for your next art series Exercises and tools to help the creative process How to be vulnerable while maintaining privacy and boundaries with your art Cara's Artist Roundtable group coaching link: www.cararobe...
Oct 19, 2021•27 min
Join Kat as she shares takeaways from a very disappointing yet overall empowering experience at the Spartan Race. In addition, she links similarities between how elite athletes and artists must approach their careers to go for gold. Kat shares how to process discouraging results, what to do with feedback and how to become unstoppable in the face of failure. Listen to this episode if you need encouragement to keep going on your journey. Get clear on your values so that you can reach your full pot...
Oct 12, 2021•20 min
Olivia Bonilla is a painter and sculptor born in Vermont. Bonilla received her BFA in painting, with a minor in sculpture from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Bonilla continues to focus on unconventional materiality, an inventive approach to color theory within sculpture. Cement transforms into the soft and fluffy, resin to irresistible hard candy. Bonilla expands her approach to sculpture through large installations, series of signature collections, and mixed media experimentation. Exhibitin...
Oct 07, 2021•21 min
Kate Jarvik Birch is a full-time visual artist, author, playwright, and daydreamer. Her art has been featured worldwide in stores like Target, Pier One, and World Market, as well as in television series and major motion pictures such as Transparent, Medium, Glee, Twenty-One Jump Street, and Looper. She graduated with a degree in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah in 2005 and lives and works in Salt Lake City, Utah. Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artan...
Sep 30, 2021•18 min
On this podcast episode, join Kat as she reflects on the past eight years of being an entrepreneur and creating a small independent magazine. She shares her thoughts on the blessing of hardship and figuring things out when they feel impossible. Learning how to know if something is worth the hard work and struggle, and the value it gives you is a superpower that can fuel and energize any project you undertake. Kat talks about: Navigating the stormy seasons and passing the tests that come with cha...
Sep 21, 2021•22 min
Kat shares her thoughts on how to embody the artist you want to be on a deeper, subconscious level that will translate to actual results on the outside. This episode includes Kat's thoughts on: Identity Living in an expectant state Moving towards our dreams amid anxiety and insecurity Renewing your possibility muscle Keep learning: Join a free masterclass with Kat in August: https://www.theartqueens.com/masterclass Learn more by joining Kat this fall in her flagship program: https://artqueens.co...
Aug 21, 2021•20 min
Join host Ekaterina Popova and Flora Bowley and learn about the artist's new book, The Art of Aliveness. During this episode, Kat and Flora discuss : Building a sustainable creative business Breaking up with limiting beliefs about how to be an artist Hosting your own retreats and experience How to grow your audience in an authentic and creative way + much more! createmagazine.com/podcast Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 14, 2021•25 min
In our next episode of The Create! Podcast, Alicia interviews abstract artist Makiko Harris . This episode covers the artist’s background and inspirations, her step-by-step guide for launching a sale of your work on your own, and advice for dealing with slow seasons. More about Makiko Harris: Makiko is a San Francisco-based hapa-American artist that makes highly textured abstract mixed media paintings. Leveraging her mixed-race heritage of being both Japanese and white, she creates work that exp...
Aug 06, 2021•42 min
Join Kat on a mini-episode during which she shares how to accept yourself and your unique dream, following your own path, whether you are a trailblazer or have a traditional path. Join Kat's newsletter and get updates when you visit https://artqueens.co and scroll down. Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 02, 2021•14 min
Join host Ekaterina Popova and contemporary artist, designer, and speaker Adam J. Kurtz for this fun and vulnerable podcast episode. We discuss Adam's story, the impulse to create, and the natural transition of sharing emotions and human experiences online. Adam shares the importance of creating work for play, appreciating what we have, and navigating the difficult seasons—Kat shares her share of challenging moments, having hard conversations, and humbling herself to listen and learn, even when ...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr
Join Kat on an episode where she shares how she took a few weeks off this summer to recharge, recover, and get re-inspired again! Learn how to plan for rest financially and more. Thank you to our sponsor, The Complete Smartist Guide Book: https://createmagazine.com/book Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Jul 19, 2021•16 min
Join host Ekaterina Popova and Russian-born, NYC-based artist Raisa Nosova on an empowering episode about the artist's motherhood journey, transitioning to an entirely new medium and sharing her truth in a bold and beautiful way. Raisa recently received her MFA from NYU while becoming a new mom. This episode will inspire you to expand, share your truth and try something new in the studio. Raisa's glass and breastmilk work has recently been on view at 80wse Gallery in New York. www.raisanosova.co...
Jul 12, 2021•37 min
Join Kat on an encouraging episode and begin turning your fear into faith and target your limiting beliefs to release them with love. Kat shares a few personal examples and answers your questions! How to identify your limiting beliefs Allowing yourself to change Let go of ideas you once believed in that didn't work Leaning into faith during creation or tackling new ideas Check out www.artqueens.co/business to begin building your creative empire or side hustle today! Get full access to Art & ...
Jul 05, 2021•35 min
Join Kat on an episode from the woods of Catskills and get answers to tons of awesome questions from YOU! Kat shares her perspective on: Navigating day jobs while building an art career Productivity tips without burnout Dealing with unsupportive families + more www.createmagazine.com/podcast www.artqueens.co/business Get full access to Art & Cocktails by Ekaterina Popova at artandcocktails.substack.com/subscribe...
Jun 27, 2021•52 min
Join me (Kat) on a mini-episode in which I share words of encouragement for slower seasons, times when it feels like nothing is happening, and shifting our perspective on these moments. I share how observing the ebb and flow of my business is helping me find time for rest, inspiration and not fight the flow of life. This episode will inspire you to focus on a bigger vision and dream even in the off-season of your life or art career. Thank you to our Sponsor: Creative Business Startup Guide www.a...
Jun 19, 2021•12 min
