The Create! Podcast

Reframing Productivity & How to Keep Going with Austin Kleon

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alicia returns as a guest host to interview Austin Kleon about his new audiobook trilogy. Kleon is the New York Times bestselling aut...

Creating a Space for Artists and Educators With Artist and Founder of Visionary Art Collective, Victoria Fry

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined your passions and created a community that serves other like-minded creatives? Hint: it's so...

Heart to Heart with Erika Lee Sears

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat (Ekaterina Popova) and painter Erika Lee Sears on a special episode. The artist shares the struggles and triumphs of being an artist during C...

Inspired Vs. Fearful Action, Behind The Scenes of Creating a Course From the Heart

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kat shares her mindset shift from being driven by fear to taking mindful, inspired action from the heart. She continues the topic of overcoming "survi...

How to Organize Your Own Exhibition: Interview with Bree Smith

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alicia chats with Dallas-based artist Bree Smith to dive into her background, career, and all of the steps she took to organize her o...

The Present of Presence: Kat's Journey

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm sharing something very personal, my sobriety journey. I dive into why and how I finally let go of drinking alcohol and some of...

Adapting & Ambition: Interview with Brooklyn-based Artist Jenna Morello

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alicia hosts an interview with Jenna Morello to discuss building up her reputation as a muralist, the process behind the small resin ...

Wonder, Whimsy, and Imagination with Shawna Gilmore

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alicia hosts an episode interviewing painter Shawna Gilmore. Born and raised in the Upper Midwest, Shawna Gilmore draws deep from the winter-forge...

Step Out of Survival Mode and Into Thriving

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat on this uplifting episode in which she shares a personal mindset shift that helped her go from survival mode and finally step into thriving. ...

Life & Loss: Exploring the Art of Motherhood with Brandi Hofer

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Life & Loss: Exploring the Art of Motherhood with Brandi Hofer Brandi Hofer is a Canadian artist who earned her BFA in 2008 from the Nova Scotia Colle...

Find Your Ideal Audience and Collectors!

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Find Your Ideal Audience and Collectors Kat and Alicia share the best tips for finding collectors for your art and read a free chapter from their new ...

Suspend Your Disbelief and Reignite Your Passion!

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kat shares a recent event that shook her to the core and reminded her to keep believing in the BIG dreams and not allow pessimism, fe...

Build Your Art Empire: Key Mindset Shifts

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kat shares the key mindset shift for building your own art empire.    Tips and ideas covered:    -Your whole life is a canvas  -...

E.Popova Episode 2: Are You Addicted to Struggle?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel nervous when things are too easy or too fun? If you are like me, maybe you have some of these shared beliefs that continue the cycle of su...

E.Popova Episode 1: Discomfort Healing and Evolution

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need a fresh start? I sure did. In this episode, I share some of the changes and healing that I had gone through in 2020. I explain the need fo...

Creativity is a Journey: Interview with Painter Tim McFarlane

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alicia returns as a guest host to interview Tim McFarlane about his decades-long career as an artist working in Philadelphia. Tim McF...

Behind The Scenes of Our New Book: The Complete Smartist Guide

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Alicia as they chat about releasing their new book, The Complete Smartist Guide!   We discuss:    Why we wrote the book and what kind...

Philly Public Art & Running An Ad Agency With Nilé Livingston

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alicia takes over Art & Cocktails for a guest-hosted episode where she interviews Nilé Livingston, a Philadelphia-based artist & creative entrepreneu...

The Color Poet: Paving Your Own Way to Success as a Painter With Amira Rahim

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Amira Rahim on a brand new episode of Art & Cocktails! Amira Rahim is an LA-based artist who has been creating art since she was 13. In t...

Celebrating Street Graffiti Tags Through Photography With Stef Sutton

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Stef Sutton as they chat about the artist's exploration of photography that celebrates street art.    Stef's Artist Statement   The bi...

Following the Artist's Path With Glenyse Thompson 

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Glenyse Thompson on this empowering chat about how the artist followed her intuition and became a painter.  In this episode, we discuss:...

A Conversation on Art & Current Events with Kestin Cornwall

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alicia returns as a guest host to interview Toronto-based figurative painter Kestin Cornwall. Over the past ten years, Cornwall has f...

Discovering a Deeper Purpose and Building Community with Sasha-Loriene, Founder of Black Girls Who Paint

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hang out with Kat and Sasha-Loriene to learn about the artist's inspiring journey of leaving a corporate career to becoming a full-time artist and com...

Narratives and Allegories With Digital Collage with Seattle Artist Meggan Joy

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Meggan Joy on an uplifting episode of the show. We discuss: Meggan's journey as a photographer and collage artist Allowing long-term proj...

From Catharsis to Career-Driven Artist: Interview With Amy Stewart and Alicia Puig

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alicia returns as a guest host to interview Vancouver-based abstract artist Amy Stewart. Stewart has been drawn to the interconn...

Celebrating Life with Collage (and What is an Art Queen?)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Kat shares why she started the membership for womxn artists and artpreneurs right before the pandemic and shar...

Discovering Art Therapy with Leah Guzman

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and artist and art and art therapist Leah Guzman, who shares her journey and talks about how she became interested in art therapy. We...

Exploring Culture Through Weaving With Shenequa Brooks

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shenequa Brooks shares her journey as an interdisciplinary textile artist. We talk about how she uses her interest in her cultural ba...

Portraits Celebrating Black and Afro-Latinx Diasporic Culture by Tiffany Alfonseca

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Tiffany Alfonseca and Kat chat about how she got into painting and what inspires her, including the drawings she made ...

Positivity, Popsicles, and Living the Sweet Life With Betsy Enzensberger and Alicia Puig

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this guest-hosted episode, Alicia interviews LA-based artist Betsy Enzensberger. Betsy sculpts works that create a visceral longing and remembranc...

Bridging Art with Retail and Beyond Tam Gryn, Head Curator at SHOWFIELDS

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Tam Gryn as they discuss the role of artists in today's society. Tam shares her journey and her passion for supporting artists through re...

From Vision to Reality: Eaton House Studio

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as we introduce you to the maker behind Eaton House Studio in this episode of our podcast. Amy talks about her journey as an artist and a creat...

Using Art To Process Difficult Experiences with Danielle Krysa

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy second birthday to the show! Today's episode marks the second year of Art & Cocktails. Listen as we bring back our very first guest - Danielle K...

Reimagining the Art World With Jerry Saltz

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us an incredible episode of the Art & Cocktails podcast with Jerry Saltz. Jerry Saltz is an American Art Critic. Since 2006, he has been Senior A...

Networking on Social Media with Brian Hoffman

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Brian for a special episode in which the artist shares excellent tips for networking on social media! Brian Hoffman is a designer, illust...

Embracing the Inner Witch With Claira Heitzenrater

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode as Claira Heitzenrater shares how she discovered that she was a witch, learned to paint, and embraced her spiritual identity th...

Behind the Scenes With Paradigm Gallery

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat, Sara, and Jason for a special episode that invites you behind the scenes of Paradigm Gallery! Celebrating ten years, Jason and Sara look bac...

Motherhood, Community and Carving out Time for Art With Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland - founders of Carve Out Time for Art - discuss their new book, building a community and their indi...

Raising Awareness Through Art, Beauty and Storytelling with Christa David

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Christa David in this inspiring conversation. We talk about: How Christa David became an artist and left her job as a public health resea...

Transforming Public Spaces with Dreamscape Murals | Ali M Williams

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the stunning work and story of Ali M Williams and learn what it takes to become a mural artist on this episode of our podcast, Art & Cocktail...

Don't Be Afraid to Take up Space | A’Driane Nieves

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and A’Driane Nieves as they chat about creating your own space in the art world, building a community, learning essential lessons and perse...

Healing Burnout and Reconnecting With Yourself

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Cait Byrnes as they chat about ways to heal, reconnect with yourself, and get centered during the lockdown and beyond. If you have little...

Studio Healing Visualization/Meditation

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Something a little different for this episode :) I'm sharing a complimentary meditation to help us reconnect with our higher self and uncover the next...

Coping With Isolation and a Call to Go Deeper

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kat shares her experiences with isolation and limited resources. Embracing limitation as an opportunity to go deeper.

Sculptural Painting on Skin: Podcast with Sophie Derrick

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of our podcast, Sophie Derrick shares her creative journey and how she got started with using her skin as the canvas in her vibrant wo...

Healing Through Art With Nicolle Cure

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Please tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation about Nicolle Cure’s journey as an artist, her Columbian background, and a sudden disab...

Painting From the Inside out With Dennis Perrin

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and painter Dennis Perrin on this episode of the show. Dennis shares: How he became a full-time artist What inspired him to take control ...

For the Love of Art: Curating and Starting Young Space with Kate Mothes

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat gets to know Kate Mothes, curator, and founder of Young Space. Kate shares: - What inspired her to start this platform and soon t...

The Future of Art Media with Christopher Jobson, Founder, Editor-in-Chief of Colossal

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Christopher Jobson, Founder, Editor-in-Chief of an incredible art and design blog, Colossal, on this episode.    We chat about Christopher's ...

The Magic and Sensuality of Painting, Podcast With Anne Siems

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of our podcast, join us for an inspiring conversation with Artist Anne Siems who shares her story and discusses the evolution of her p...

Feeling Behind? Discussing "The Gap" with Artist and Psychotherapist, TJ Walsh

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat and TJ Walsh discuss the idea of "the gap."  TJ shares his philosophy on what causes artists to feel stressed, inadequate, and b...

Creativity Is Your Superpower With Gabriella Rosie

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kat and Gabriella Rosie chat about affirmations, the law of attraction, following your passion, and believing in yourself when it comes to pursuing yo...

Painting With Thread: Moscow-Based Artist Katerina Marchenko

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of our podcast, Art & Cocktails, features an exclusive interview with Moscow-based embroidery artist Katerina Marchenko. The self-taught ...

Transforming Your Mindset With Erin Fitzpatrick

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kat and Erin Fitzpatrick chat about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in order to design the art career of your dreams. Erin shares her...

Training Like an Athlete With Sari Shryack

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kat and Sari on the new episode of Art & Cocktails as they chat about:    Sari's work and why she started painting every day Treating studio p...

Simple Tips to Get More Media Features in 2020

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat shares a few basic ways to increase your chances of getting published by blogs, magazines, or other media sources.

Struggles Lead to Success! Kat's Decade in Review

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kat's decade in review: the struggles, the failures, and the amazing lessons!

Create What You Wish Existed With Svitlana Martynjuk

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Svitlana shares her story of growing up in Ukraine, starting with a different career path, and finally coming back to her first love, art. We talk abo...

How to Shift Your Work and Try Something New in Your Practice | Part I

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat talks about changing her art, exploring a new subject matter, and bringing fun and experimentation back to her practice. She shar...

Art Fairs for Artists | Alex Mitow of Superfine Art Fair

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat speaks with Alex Mitow, the co-founder and CEO of Superfine Art Fairs. This episode will help you find out if ...

Unapologetically Body Positive | Elisa Valenti

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us grew up looking at images of models, trying to measure up to their distorted and photoshopped bodies, and always came up short to the unrea...

How to Overcome Your Fear and Put Yourself out There!

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat shares how she overcame her shyness and started showing up in front of her audience online and in person. These tips will encoura...

Why Artists Need to Focus on Email Marketing

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this mini-episode, Kat shares once again why we need to stop worrying about Instagram likes and follows and spend more time growing our email list....

You're Overthinking It | By Alicia Puig

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stop overthinking! Alicia tackles your recent and commonly asked questions on today's episode of our podcast Art & Cocktails If the following question...

Keeping the Art World Fun! Cordelia Noe, TheArtGorgeous

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat chats with Cordelia Noe, Founder, and Editor-In-Chief of TheArtGorgeous. TheArtGorgeous keeps things fun by featuring art world m...

Handling Disappointment and Rejection

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat shares her perspective on disappointment, failure, and rejection. She shares some tips on how to handle negative experiences, tur...

Taking the Leap and Making Art Full Time | Lisa Krannichfeld

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kat and Lisa Krannichfeld chat about what it's like to transition from a day job to being a full-time artist, how to make the most of art fairs, navig...

Deciding Which Opportunities Are Right for You

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kat shares her personal experiences from the past decade with exhibitions, art fairs, publications, and other art opportunities. She ...

Empowering Women in the Arts | Eliza Sara Ali, ART SHE SAYS|

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, get to know Eliza Sara Ali, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ART SHE SAYS. This is the leading digital platform designed to empower...

Illustrator Tom Froese (Interview with Alicia Puig)

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Get to know illustrator Tom Froese in this fantastic interview with Alicia Puig! Tom Froese is an award-winning illustrator, teacher, and speaker. He ...

Strong for the Studio

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kat and Alicia share their health and wellness journeys in a fun, casual chat.   This episode includes:   Getting back in shape and finding exercis...

There Are No Rules | Kristi Kohut

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on a special episode in which Kat gets to know artist Kristi Kohut. The artist shares about the transition from working in advertising to bein...

Minding Your Business | Ilana Griffo

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat learns all about creative business management from Ilana Griffo! Ilana's book "Mind Your Business" is a beautifully designed work...

Instagram: Fact or Fiction

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat and Alicia address common misconceptions about Instagram and offer tips to artists on how to make the most out of this platform. ...

What to Do When "It" Hits the Fan

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this mini episode, Kat shares tips on how to handle difficult situations in your life and art career.

Finding Purpose Through the Darkness | Jenny Brown

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat talks to collage artist Jenny Brown about her journey and how she discovered her artistic voice, overcame adversity, let go of th...

10 Ways to Invest in Your Art Career

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, guest host Alicia Puig shares top ways you can invest in your art career. Listen to this episode if you recently hit a slump or are s...

The Importance of Breaks, Travel Tips on a Budget + Q&A with Kat and Alicia

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat and Alicia check-in after taking a travel break. Alicia shares tips on how to travel without breaking the bank, and Kat shares he...

Success Isn't Selfish

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to justify why you want more success in your art career? Kat shares her recent thoughts and perspective change around why it's ok t...

Start Late, Live Your Dreams | Lisa Congdon

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a super inspiring episode featuring one of Kat's favorite artists and role models, Lisa Congdon. If you are worried about whether it's too...

In It for the Long Haul

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kat shares her new perspective shift career and talks about the importance of looking at our life and career as a bigger picture. If you struggle with...

How to do it all!

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this quick episode, Kat shares one simple reason why she can maintain her art practice, creative business, and other multiple projects. 

It's Groundhog Day | Austin Kleon

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Artist and author Austin Kleon shares behind the scenes of his daily routine, the secret sauce to a successful career, and an inside look at his new b...

Frieze Week, Jerry Saltz and Art Fair Highlights

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat and Alicia share their recent experience in New York City during Frieze week. They discuss insights from a talk by Jerry Saltz, s...

Community Over Competition: Jamie Smith, founder of THRIVE

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat talks with Jamie Smith about her journey, starting THRIVE and the importance of community and accountability for artists.  "Bein...

Let Yourself Grow: Erika Lee Sears

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat has a fun and inspiring conversation with Erika Lee Sears. Erika is a self-taught oil painter who took the plunge to leave her co...

Taking the Power Back in Your Art Career with Michelle I. Gomez

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat talks with Michelle I. Gomez about her entrepreneurial journey and how artists can take back self-worth and ga...

Artistacon: Leveling Up Creative Careers

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat welcomes guest Chris Kotsakis to share his journey and the story behind the new art conference, Artistacon. Artistacon is an edu...

Tips for Surviving Day Jobs for Artists

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kat shares some essential tips that helped her grow her art career, build a portfolio and eventually transition to self-employment while working sever...

How to Design a New Series

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat shares how she approaches starting a new painting series and offers tips to help you create a plan around a new body of work. Lis...

The Power of Imagination

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat interviews artist Shamona Stokes about her creative journey and how she overcame her fear of being an artist. Shamona Stokes is a...

Introducing PxP Contemporary

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A with Kat and Alicia answering common questions about the new project. We talk about why we started the gallery, what we are looking for, how to su...

How my wellness journey empowered my art career

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I want to be really honest with you. On this episode, I share some not so great moments in my journey so far. I get pretty vulnerable and talk about e...

Get the Most out of Working with Galleries

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this quick episode, Kat shares advice and recent experiences working with galleries and how to get the most out of it! 

Ashley Longshore: Giving up Is Not an Option

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ashley Longshore and Kat on this special episode. We talk about the hard stuff: working through financial difficulty, not giving up, trusting and...

How to Submit Your Art

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are new to the art world and are having trouble figuring out how to submit work to juried shows, publications, art blogs and more, fear not! I ...

Why Artists Should Dream More

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this quick episode, Kat shares her powerful recent experiences with dreaming both big and small. She offers some tools to help you guide the course...

Giving a Voice to Artists with Christina Nafziger

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat introduces you to Christina Nafziger who frequently contributes to Create! Magazine. We chat about working in the arts, studying ...

Don't Know How to Get Started? Listen to This

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Kat shares her #1 tip for starting new creative projects, art series or anything else you keep thinking about but are stuck on.  If ...

Fighting Overwhelm

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this quick episode, Kat shares some strategies for fighting anxiety and overwhelm in our creative careers.