170: Why Critique Matters (Even When It Stings)
On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen dive into the often uncomfortable—but absolutely essential—topic of critique in the creative process. …
Jun 05, 2025•55 min
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169: Who Are You? How to Define Your Creative Identity as an Artist
In This Episode: Julie and Eileen dig into how artists can define who they are, what they offer, and why people should follow or support …
May 20, 2025•39 min
168: Why Artists Need Frameworks
In this episode, Julie and Eileen explore how frameworks can transform your creative process from scattered to sustainable. Discover why the best artists—from jazz musicians …
Apr 16, 2025•59 min
167: 10 Questions to Catch Up & Spark Creativity
Episode 167: 10 Questions to Catch Up and Spark Creativity Welcome back to the Adventures in Arting podcast! After a much-needed hiatus, we’re diving back …
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr
166: Mary Correa on Her Art Practice
Episode Summary: Welcome back to Adventures in Arting! After a long break, we’re diving back into inspiring conversations about creativity, art practice, and the artistic …
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
165: Organizing Small Spaces
Episode Title: Organizing Small SpacesPodcast: Adventures in Arting with Julie Fei-Fan BalzerHosts: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer & Eileen Hsu-Balzer Episode Summary:In this episode, Julie and her …
Mar 04, 2025•40 min
164: Drawing at the Danforth
On this podcast (recorded over three weeks), I share my highs and lows, break throughs and frustrations with a drawing class I’m taking at the …
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min
163 – Artwork Statements Aren’t Easy
An Artwork Statement is a piece of writing that gives context to a specific artwork. It often explains the meaning, inspiration, techniques, and context behind …
Aug 01, 2024•38 min
162: Why Do You Host This Podcast with Your Mom?
This episode covers the Adventures in Arting podcast’s origin story, technical challenges, evolution, ups and downs, and the significance of surpassing 21 episodes, and most …
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
161: Angela Fehr
From her home in northern British Columbia, Canada, through her video lessons on her website and YouTube, Angela Fehr has created a community of watercolor …
Jul 18, 2024•54 min
160: Growth Mindset
Today on the podcast we’re chatting about Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Growth Mindset: Fixed Mindset: Be sure to listen to the podcast where I …
Jul 11, 2024•55 min
159: Focus
Lydia Leonard left this comment on my YouTube channel: “I’ve been following you for years and always marvel at your genius! Moving walls? So smart! …
Jun 27, 2024•46 min
158: Listener Mail
I like to think of the podcast as a conversation — between me and Mom — between me and Mom and a guest — between …
Jun 20, 2024•52 min
157: Art in Bloom: Part 2
As I mentioned in the previous podcast, Mom and I snuck in the night before the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) here in Boston — …
Jun 13, 2024
156: Art in Bloom: Part One
Mom and I snuck in the night before the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) here in Boston — The museum’s annual Art in Bloom event …
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min
155: The Parts of My Art Practice
The title of this episode is a bit of a double entendre. We’re going to discuss my personal art practice and the parts I’ve devised …
May 29, 2024
154: Inspiration to Action with Carolyn Dube
We have a very special guest for this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast: Carolyn Dube! Carolyn Dube is a mixed media art explorer …
May 23, 2024•1 hr
153: Adventure to Hartford
On today’s podcast, Mom and I are discussing self-care, the Worcester Art Museum, and a mixed media collage class I taught in Hartford. Links: Thanks …
May 17, 2024•33 min
152: The 7 Functions of Art
This one is a doozy. Mom and I definitely do not see eye-to-eye at all on this topic and it makes for a very lively …
May 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min
151: 4 Categories of Art?!
I stumbled across a post from Dr Louise R Mayhew on Instagram: @louisermayhew that blew my mind. She shared a post with a cover slide …
May 02, 2024•47 min
150- Listener Mail
You guys leave so many great and thoughtful comments. Mom and I wanted to discuss them and I hope to make this a regular feature …
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min
149: How to Talk About Your Artwork
Talking about your artwork effectively can enhance how it’s perceived and understood. Talking about it ineffectively can make people less interested in your work. One …
Apr 18, 2024•45 min
148: Must the Artistic Life be Solitary?
Mom came up with today’s topic. It’s a fair question. Do you think that the artistic life is solitary or based in community? Links: Tip …
Apr 11, 2024•46 min
147: Putting Yourself Out There
“Putting yourself out there” refers to various strategies artists use to gain exposure, connect with audiences, and advance their careers. During this podcast we’ll talk …
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
146: Abstract Art Likes & Dislikes: Part 2
This week we are continuing our discussion about our abstract art likes and dislikes. Here is some of the artwork we discuss on the podcast: …
Mar 28, 2024•52 min
145: Abstract Art Likes & Dislikes: Part 1
In this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I are discussing our likes and dislikes when it comes to abstract art. Here’s …
Mar 21, 2024•48 min
144: Making Time for Art
I recently asked my newsletter subscribers what was the biggest obstacle to their creativity and many people said: time. Nobody has “free time.” But we …
Mar 14, 2024•51 min
143: Is it time to change your social media diet?
You know how they say that you are what you eat? Well, I think you are what you consume on social media. Just like a …
Mar 07, 2024•40 min
142: Personal Style & Self-Knowledge
Everybody always talks about finding their personal style. The single biggest key to that style is you. So your knowledge of yourself and understanding of …
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
140: Start Before You’re Ready
Embracing the Unknown: The Power of Starting Before You’re Ready Starting before you’re ready is a mindset. It’s about the courage to dive into creative …
Feb 22, 2024•40 min
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