Hosted by Mother and Daughter Eileen Hsü-Balzer and Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, the Adventures in Arting podcast is a lively discussion of all things art related. Topics range from creating art (painting, sewing, scrapbooking, lampworking, etc.) to viewing art (museums, galleries, the theatre, etc.) to the artful home (cooking, dressing, decorating etc.) to managing a career in the arts. All aspects of creativity are discussed between the two hosts, as well as with a variety of guests.
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …
I like to think of the podcast as a conversation — between me and Mom — between me and Mom and a guest — between …
As I mentioned in the previous podcast, Mom and I snuck in the night before the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) here in Boston — …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The idea for this podcast came from a simple email I received: “Review your personal creative ‘why'. Take some time to reflect and journal on …
On this episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Design Boot Camp grads, Ellen Goodloe and Karen Hall. Ellen Goodloe …
If you've ever wondered how an art exhibit comes together…this podcast details all of the things that went into planning mine. You can visit the …
Defining the skill levels of artists, whether they are beginners, intermediate, or advanced, is somewhat subjective. But here are the divisions as I see them …
In this episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen delve into the intricacies of developing an artistic practice, emphasizing its dynamic and …
Be sure to check out Julie's new class: Practical Color for Painters. In episode 134 of the Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen explore …
On today's episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I are discussing making art in bursts. This is the concept that you don't …
On today's episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I are discussing Planning and Organizing. They are two separate things, in case you're …
Mom and I sat down last week and recorded this podcast. It's a fun premise. We each got to ask the other three year-end questions. …
Mom and I recorded this podcast back at the beginning of September. But life has been so crazy that I only just managed to edit …
I love a good mash-up. You know, a bit from column A and a bit from column B smushed together and suddenly you've got something …
Today's episode of The Adventures in Arting podcast was fueled by an email I get almost every single day: “I can't access my class.” It's …
When I told Mom that today's podcast topic was “failure,” she said, “Again?!” Back on September 18, 2012 we published our very first podcast (almost …
Mom is under the weather today, so instead of chatting with her, I'm sharing portions of three interviews I did with artists who are a …
We're back and on schedule (amazingly) with another new podcast. Yay! If you prefer, you can watch the video HERE. We chat about a topic …
After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back! Hooray! I managed to traumatize my Mom by turning the video on. (You can watch the video …
On today's podcast Mom and I are chatting about sketchbooks! We share lots of tips for starting your own sketchbook process along with some of …
This is a very special episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast. We turned on the video cameras while we recorded the podcast and streamed …
On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tina Walker about her obsession with details, antiques, art challenges, and …
On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Tania Ahmed about her life in the craft industry. Tania is smart and …
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It has been several months since we’ve released a new podcast. There’s a good reason and I’ll bet that you can relate: the COVID blahs. …
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