Whether you have a week or a weekend, a full studio or just your kitchen table, this episode will guide you through how to create your own DIY summer residency. Erika breaks down how to set your intentions, structure your time, choose a location, and more! This is about honoring your creative work and giving yourself the space you deserve. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why DIY residencies are powerful and accessible alternatives How to design your own residency step-by-step I Like Your Work Lin...
Apr 25, 2025•16 min
Taro Takizawa is an artist specializing in printmaking, wall vinyl installations, drawings, and 2D designs. His work blends both Western and Eastern aesthetics, with a deep appreciation for traditional printmaking processes and the art of mark-making. Takizawa is fascinated by the fusion of contemporary studio practices with traditional methods, exploring the boundaries between printmaking and installation art. He earned his BFA with a printmaking emphasis from Central Michigan University and co...
Apr 18, 2025•42 min
In this episode of I Like Your Work , we're talking about the real-life struggle of balancing all the creative things — your studio practice, admin work, social media, teaching, applications, and more — without burning out. I’ll walk you through why balancing projects feels so hard and share 10 clear, actionable strategies to help you bring order, clarity, and momentum back to your creative life. I Like Your Work Links: Thank you to our Sponsor, Creativity Matters Coaching: Starting April 7 Naom...
Apr 04, 2025•21 min
Anne Buckwalter is an American painter based in Maine. She was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and her MFA from Maine College of Art and Design. A recipient of a 2020-2021 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, a 2020 Idea Fund Grant, and a 2016 Joan Mitchell Foundation Emerging Artist Grant, Anne has been an artist-in-residence at the Galveston Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Studios at Mass MoCA, Hewnoaks Artist Colony, and Ba...
Mar 28, 2025•43 min
In this episode of I Like Your Work, we dive into the power of not knowing in the creative process. Inspired by the 14th-century mystical text The Cloud of Unknowing , we explore why uncertainty isn’t something to fear—it’s actually essential to making meaningful art. Artists throughout history have embraced the unknown to create work that surprises, moves, and connects. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How letting go of control can lead to breakthroughs in your work Three simple ways to embra...
Mar 21, 2025•12 min
Ceri Hand is a creative coach, mentor, host of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, public speaker and the founder of www.cerihand.com, supporting thousands of creatives to make an impact with their work and earn more money doing what they love. Prior to establishing Ceri Hand she was Director of Programmes for Somerset House, responsible for the exhibitions, live events, learning and skills programme across the whole historic site. She successfully helped to build its profile and brand, shaping...
Mar 14, 2025•57 min
How do you trust your work? Not by focusing on outcomes. In this episode, we dive into how confidence grows through TRUST, not certainty , and why trusting the creative process is essential. We also discuss HOW to trust your work. Featuring insights from Rebecca Solnit’s A Field Guide to Getting Lost , we’ll explore how confidence isn’t about knowing—it’s about trust. I Like Your Work Links: Apply for a residency at Chautauqua Visual Arts: Chautauqua Visual Arts Join the Works Membership! https:...
Mar 07, 2025•11 min
Feeling lost in your practice? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why uncertainty isn’t failure—it’s part of the artistic process. Drawing from Rebecca Solnit’s A Field Guide to Getting Lost , we discuss why the unknown is necessary for growth, how to navigate it, and why embracing being "lost" can actually help you make your best work. Tune in for next week’s episode, where we’ll explore how to build confidence and trust your work, even when doubt creeps in. I Like Your Work Links: A...
Feb 28, 2025•12 min
Susan Lichtman is a figurative painter of domestic spaces, working out of her home studio in southeastern Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and an MFA in Painting from Yale University School of Art. Lichtman has had solo exhibitions at Steven Harvey Fine Arts Projects, NY, NY. (2017, 2024); Rose Art Museum, Waltham, MA (2024); Fahrenheit, Madrid, (2022); Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA (2018) and the Wilson Museum of Hollins University, Roanoke, V...
Feb 21, 2025•55 min
Have you ever hesitated to apply for an open call or residency because of self-doubt? Or maybe you’ve wondered, Is this even worth it? In this episode of I Like Your Work , we’re flipping that narrative. Open calls and residencies aren’t just about submitting your work—they’re about creating opportunities, making connections, and getting your art seen in ways you never imagined . I’ve heard from so many artists who have had real, tangible opportunities come from being featured in the I Like Your...
Feb 14, 2025•17 min
Neil Callander is an artist and an educator. Born in Louisville KY, Neil earned a BFA from Indiana University (2003) and an MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University (2006). In 2005 he received a full fellowship to be a resident at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. After graduate school Neil worked as a painter for the artist Jeff Koons in his New York studio. In 2007 Neil and family left New York City to pursue careers as artists and academics. This decision has of...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Criticism is an inevitable part of being an artist—but not all feedback is worth your energy. In this episode, we dive into the different types of criticism artists receive and how to discern what’s constructive, what’s just opinion, and what should be ignored altogether. You’ll learn: How to tell the difference between valuable feedback and unhelpful noise When to embrace critique and when to let it roll off your back Practical ways to respond to criticism (or not respond at all) How to build c...
Jan 31, 2025•14 min
Sachiko Akiyama received her MFA in sculpture at Boston University and continued her studies at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Akiyama lives and works in Portsmouth, NH. Akiyama has had solo exhibitions at Brattleboro Museum (Brattleboro, VT) and Tracey Morgan Gallery (Asheville, NC) and group exhibitions at Dunes Gallery (Portland, ME), Night Gallery (Los Angeles, CA), and Center for Maine Contemporary Art (Rockland, ME). Among numerous honors, Akiyama was awarded a Joan Mitchell F...
Jan 17, 2025•37 min
Leah Triplett is a curator and writer, currently serving as the Director of Exhibitions and Contemporary Curatorial Initiatives at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Her writing has appeared in ArtAsiaPacific, ArtNet News, Sculpture, Public Art Dialogue, Flash Art, Hyperallergic, The Brooklyn Rail, and others. As an independent curator, she has organized projects for Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston University Art Galleries, Praise Shadows Art Gallery, and others. She taught critica...
Jan 10, 2025•43 min
Welcome to a brand-new year of creativity, inspiration, and fearless action! In this episode, I dive into the transformative power of “doing it afraid.” Whether you’re starting a new project, setting ambitious creative goals, or facing the ever-present inner critic, this episode will guide you toward embracing fear as a motivator rather than a barrier. I share actionable tips to help you kickstart your creative year with clarity, momentum, and confidence—even if fear is along for the ride. Plus,...
Jan 03, 2025•13 min
On this week's mini episode I'm talking about why it's so important to jump first into your creativity even when you're scared. I Like Your Work Links: https://theworksmembership.com/freeclass-register-q1/ https://www.thisamericanlife.org/837/transcript Thank you to our sponsors: Doubworks: https://www.doubworks.com/ Use code LIKE for 20% off of any order of Belgian Linen by the yard. NYC Crit Club Canopy Program: https://www.nyccritclub.com/ Applications for the Canopy Program close January 12 ...
Dec 20, 2024•14 min
Hillary Waters Fayle is an artist and Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she directs the fiber/textile program. She has taught embroidery and textile workshops around the world and is an alumna of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Artist Residency Program. Her work is in the permanent collections of the AKG Museum in Buffalo, NY, Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan, CT, the United States Embassy to Sri Lanka, Colombo, the Kalmthout Arboretum & Botanical Gardens ...
Dec 13, 2024•32 min
In today's mini episode, I'm chatting about how to reconnect with what really matters in your studio as we approach the busy holiday season and how leaning into your creativity is sometimes the best thing to do. I Like Your Work Links: Thank you to our sponsors: Doubworks: https://www.doubworks.com/ Use code LIKE for 20% off of any order of Belgian Linen by the yard. NYC Crit Club Canopy Program: https://www.nyccritclub.com/ Applications for the Canopy Program close January 12 https://www.ilikey...
Dec 06, 2024•11 min
On this week's episode, I'm chatting with Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax about the effect of Hurricane Helene as an artist living in Asheville, North Carolina. Hannah joins me to share how you can prepare yourself as an artist for disasters or emergencies. Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs. A long-time working artist herself, she’s helped tens of thousands of self-employed people skill up with accessible tax and money edu...
Nov 22, 2024•40 min
Margaret Jacobs, Akwesasne Mohawk, is an artist, educator and independent curator. A metalsmith who creates fabricated steel sculpture and powdercoated, one-of-a-kind jewelry, her work reflects on kinship to the natural world referencing cultural, historical and personal narratives while exploring the lines of contemporary craft and fine art objects. Overall, her life has been greatly influenced by rural living and her interest in object making stems from her youth in Northern New York and a con...
Nov 15, 2024•33 min
On this week's mini episode, I'm reflecting on the importance of resilience, kindness, and being mindful of the impact of emotional expressions on those who have experienced trauma, especially in the context of the recent election and the charged emotions surrounding it. I Like Your Work Links: https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Winter Exhibition Deadline: November 15- Apply Apply for a residency: https://www.chq.org/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkp...
Nov 08, 2024•9 min
Christine Garvey is an artist, coach, and the founder of A Mighty Practice. Her paintings and installations have been exhibited internationally, including exhibitions with Galerie Circulaire (Montreal), International Print Center (New York), and The Contemporary Austin. Garvey’s work has been recognized with a Fulbright Research Grant (2016), a Fellowship from the Vermont Studio Center (2020), and an Artist Relief Grant from The Foundation for Contemporary Arts, United States Artists, and Creati...
Nov 01, 2024•39 min
On this week's mini episode, I'm chatting about my live class I taught and going over why it's important for artists to set boundaries and how boundaries can fuel creativity by providing more structure and focus. I Like Your Work Links: Watch the replay of my free live class: Creating Healthy Parameters Artist and tax pro Hannah Cole (of Sunlight Tax) is raising money to help support artists effected by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina area please donate at her paypal: Sunlight Tax ...
Oct 25, 2024•6 min
Don Kimes' work has been included in more than 150 exhibitions internationally, including Biennale Internazionale di Firenze (Florence, Italy); Global Art Fair (Singapore); Rueda Museum (Madrid); Baltimore Museum of Art; Brooklyn Museum (New York); Burchfield-Penney Museum (Buffalo); ExMoenia (Todi, Italy); Living Art (Milan); America Haus (Munich); Casa di Cultura (Villahermosa, Mexico); Rocca Paolina (Perugia, Italy); AU Katzen Museum (Washington, DC); Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, DC);...
Oct 18, 2024•55 min
On this week's mini episode, I'm addressing a common challenge many artists face - the discouragement around the low financial returns compared to the investment required to create art. I'm giving you my perspective on how you can redefine your idea of financial success and some strategies for building sustainable income streams as part of your creative practice. I Like Your Work Links: Thank you to our sponsor Sunlight Tax! Artist and tax pro Hannah Cole (of Sunlight Tax) is raising money to he...
Oct 11, 2024•13 min
Eric Fallen grew up in Hamilton Ontario and moved to NYC in 1998 to study playwriting at Brooklyn College. After completing his MFA, he taught for several years at SUNY, CUNY and Pratt. In 2013, he opened Peninsula on Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Launched as a project space for young conceptual artists, Peninsula has evolved into a more traditional gallery with a roster comprised of both emerging and established artists. In 2022, the gallery moved from Brooklyn to 13 Monroe Street on ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min
On this week's mini episode, I'm giving you a glimpse into how I've been able to have multiple studios and giving you some tips on how you can do it too if you're an artist looking to have more studio space. I Like Your Work Links: https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Winter Exhibition Deadline: November 15- Apply https://www.chq.org/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Intervi...
Sep 27, 2024•8 min
Alex Callender has had solo exhibitions and projects at the Center for the Arts Northeastern University, UMass Contemporary Museum of Art, NYU Gallatin Galleries, Rubber Factory (NY), and Michigan State University’s LookOut Gallery. She has held artist residencies with MacDowell Colony, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, The Drawing Center’s Open Session program, Art in Embassies Program, The Vermont Studio Center, the Santa Fe Art Institute, Al...
Sep 20, 2024•46 min
In this week's mini episode, I'm chatting about what you really need as an artist to grow in your work and why it's so important to surround yourself with like minded people. I'm also giving you a recap of my summer working as the Artistic Director at Chautauqua Visual Arts. I Like Your Work Links: https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Winter Exhibition Deadline: November 15- Apply https://www.chq.org/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your ...
Sep 13, 2024•12 min
Matt Bollinger received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work has been exhibited in solo shows in New York, Los Angeles, Dublin, London, and elsewhere. Recent museum exhibitions have been at the Akron Art Museum (2022), Westmoreland Museum of American Art (2022), South Bend Museum of Art (2020), the Schneider Museum (2018) and Musée d’art moderne et contemporain, Saint-Étienne Métropole (2016). Residencies include the Seven Below ...
Sep 06, 2024•37 min
