It was such a pleasure to share a conversation with Amy Lincoln about creating a successful solo show! Amy is a New York-based artist who makes imaginative, intensely hued paintings of the natural world. She currently has a solo show on view at Sperone Westwater Gallery in NYC and Amy shares with me her process […]

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107: Preparing for a Successful Solo Show with Amy Lincoln

How can caring for others bring healing in the midst of pain? In this tender and heartfelt interview, I interviewed three amazing artists in the CARE exhibition I curated through the Dear Artists program run by Benz Amataya. As we discuss how we process our care for others, we examine our reasons for making art […]

106: A Conversation on Art, Anxiety and Mental Health with Brianna Hernández, Alice Stone-Collins and Michela Martello

It was such a pleasure talking with New York City-based artist, Julia Whitney Barnes, in this interview about being flexible in your art practice, experimenting with new processes, and creating boundaries to play within. By relinquishing the more traditional and time-consuming aspects of her oil-painting process, Julia was able to retain the creativity of blending […]

105: Following Your Whims & Building Income Through Print Sales with Julia Whitney Barnes

During a year of uncertainty and fear, these three artists I interviewed found catharsis and validation – all thanks to a curated show by Anna McKeown at Stay Home Gallery. Anna is part of a curatorial program at Stay Home Gallery which has given 8 selected curators the chance to curate an exhibition in 2021 […]

104: Finding Power & Freedom in Authenticity – with curator Anna McKeown and artists Anna Wallace and Kathryn Rodrigues

In a two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, California, there is an artist/mother embroidering pillows and sheets – mixing colors of threads to make new colors and working around all the nail holes currently in the wall to pin up new work and critique it from across the room. This inspiring woman is Carmen Mardonez. Carmen […]

103: Defying Tradition & Turning Loneliness into a Prolific Practice with Carmen Mardonez

In this panel discussion I sat down with Carolina Porras, Director of Elsewhere Studios, Laura Deutch, a summer resident at Elsewhere Studios, and Dr. Cara Judea Alhadeff, in Paonia, Colorado, where I was also living for several days this summer at the Elsewhere Studios residency with my own family. All three rely on a tight […]

102: Art as Life, Not a Job – Panel at Elsewhere Studios with Laura Deutch, Cara Judea Alhadeff & Carolina Porras

It was an absolute inspiration to talk with Nashville-based artist Vadis Turner in this episode as we discuss beauty in the messes, joy found in personal materials, and the continuous power of a transformative journey. Vadis Turner received a BFA and MFA from Boston University. She was awarded the Joan Mitchell Painters and Sculptors Grant […]

101: Creative Power and the Continuous Journey of Transformation with Vadis Turner

One Hundred Episodes! Wow! This episode marks the 100th since we started this podcast. It feels like a big milestone that I am honored to celebrate and I hope you’ll join me! I had no idea what this podcast would grow to become our special community and I’m filled with deep gratitude and love for you […]

100: The Golden Threads – Celebrating 100 Episodes and Sharing What Ties Us All Together

On this episode of the Artist/Mother Podcast I am joined by Mindy Wittock and Robin Kenny for a conversation about our list of Artist/Mother Life Essentials! We share our top 10 list for what we feel are essentials for artists who are mothers to make their life a little easier, run more smoothly, or enjoyed […]

99: Our List of Artist/Mother Life Essentials + Entering Summer Sabbath

What does it mean to truly rest? To allow your body to fully absorb rest? The artist interviewed in this episode is truly a rest enthusiast and expert! Mira Burack is an artist living in the mountains of New Mexico on the unceded land of the Pueblo people. She received an MFA from Cranbrook Academy […]

98: Grounding Ourselves in Rhythms of Rest and Nourishing Our Inner Selves with Mira Burack

Are you feeling stuck, frustrated or not seeing growth on your Instagram feed? As artists with busy lives Instagram can often feel like one more thing to add to our list of to-do’s, and when you don’t see the results you hope for after putting effort into posting it can become overwhelming and resentment can […]

97: Instagram for Artists – Reframing, Best Practices and Avoiding Burnout with Kaylan Buteyn

In this time of continued uncertainty, these four Artist/Mothers in today’s episode are pushing forward with creativity and gusto in an art world that still does not fully give a voice to the visual representation of motherhood in all its various stages. Helen Sargeant, Rachel Fallon, Marcia Michael, and Martina Mullaney came to know each […]

96: Continuing to Connect and Care during the Covid-19 Pandemic with 4 European Artist/Mothers

Today’s episode is an incredibly inspiring one! Join in on my conversation with two artists making paints and dyes from natural, earth-friendly materials and sustainable processes. Haven’t we all, at one time or another, wondered about these materials we use? Where do they come from? How are they made and what damage are they doing […]

95: Inspired by Motherhood to Make Art with Earth-Friendly Materials with Danila Rumold and Amanda Brazier

It is truly an honor to welcome an incredible artist and community builder to the podcast today, Jamie Smith! Jamie lives, makes artwork and runs the supportive group for women artists, THRIVE, in East Vancouver, British Columbia. She creates artwork that layers her memories of traveling, family stories and lost places. She began her artistic […]

94: A Conversation with Jamie Smith about Sustainable Boundaries, Symbolism in Art and Her Fertility Journey

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you pushed pause on pursuing your art career? Would you feel freedom or regret or frustration or peace? I know it’s a question so many artist/mothers wrestle with and I am honored to share this episode in which I have a conversation about this very […]

93: Pushing Pause on Your Art Career to Enjoy Young Motherhood with Emily Sanford and Meredith C. Bullock

The Artist/Mother podcast interviews incredible working Artists who are also Mothers, inviting them to share from their experiences as they make art and mother their children. We hope these interviews inspire you to dedicate time, passion, and energy to your art practice while simultaneously being the best parent you can be.

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