I would like to thank the sponsor of today’s episode is Barbara Johansen Newman You are going to love this one! Vana Chupp is the owner of a fast growing online retail shop Le Papier Studio. Originally trained as an architect, Vana had some other passions hidden inside her and in 2008 inspired by her first baby, Read more…
I recently contacted Claudine Hellmuth to see what she was up to! I see her tweeting away all the time (how does she find time?) She was such a fun and warm interview! If you haven’t watched this episode yet, be sure and watch it. Claudine is a hardworking and talented artist. She is down-to-earth Read more…
This is a fun one! Jenean Morrison is a uniquely talented surface pattern designer, nobody, and I mean nobody, can wield Adobe Illustrator like she does! Not only that, take a look at her hand painted fine art!! Incredible, right? How can anyone pay that much attention to detail? I think she must have been Read more…
I sat down to talk to Sarai Mitnick from Colette Patterns recently to find out a little bit more about her and her business. I was so surprised to learn what she was doing before she started her pattern company (tech girl). I picked up her book awhile back and was delighted to find feminine, sweet and stylish Read more…
Today’s episode sponsor is Kathy Weller, check out her cute art mission at WellerWishes.com This is part 2 of my conversation with artist and businesswoman, Mary Engelbreit. I can’t tell you how much I liked to hear how she thinks when she creates her art. She genuinely plans with the recipient in mind. That is the Read more…
Everybody I know has a favorite Mary Engelbreit quote or a favorite Mary Engelbreit image. Mary’s imagery and art reaches in and tugs at our hearts, makes us laugh, makes us share it with a friend. There seems to be a “knowing” in her art that has resonated with people since she first put pen to Read more…
This episode is sponsored by Cori Dantini. You can own some of Cori’s art! Take a look here. Stay tuned into what you’re passionate about, says Lilla Rogers! This is just one piece of advice she offers up in this interview. She shares insight on trends and how to apply them to your particular style. I love Read more…
If you are creative and haven’t met Lilla Rogers, then listen up! This is a fabulous 2 part interview with a women who is a leader in the illustration and art industry. Lilla Rogers runs and agency that represents 38 of today’s top artists. She has her finger on the pulse of…of well, just about Read more…
You have got to meet Jessika Hepburn! She is a spitfire, firecracker, bundle of joy! Her energy is palpable! She is the editor, manager, cheerleader and visionary of the website, Oh My! Handmade Goodness. Here is an over view of what Oh My! Handmade is all about… Oh My! Handmade is a creative community, plus Read more…
Or if you are on the road… or if you are in the kitchen making pies (like I am) you might like to download the following episodes: 1) Learn the ins and outs of art licensing from a seasoned pro, Dena Fishbein from Dean Designs. 2) Catch up on craft and art show advice from Read more…
Here is the continuation of my conversation with Amy Butler. In this very candid chat, she discusses the tough financial decisions that she and her husband have had to make in the last year. She says that when they looked at all aspects of their business that, ”The more honest we were, the more empowered we were.” THAT Read more…
Amy Butler is back! What I realized is that when Amy and I get together we talk!!! She has so much heartfelt insight on herself and the direction of her business, that I made this interview 2 parts. I was surprised and impressed by Amy’s candor in this interview. Surprised that she is so completely transparent Read more…
Meet Ali DeJohn, the brains and organizer behind two retreats for your creative spirit. In this interview she talks about how she took her little spark of an idea and made into a roaring fire! Ali has a heart for the creative process and a heart for women. She has put that heart of hers Read more…
Meet the spunky and fun, Alma Loveland! She has three different aspects to her smart creative business! *She works along side her husband in their graphic design studios, Ollibird. (Hmm, how do they do that? Who exactly takes the lead? How do they divide duties? How do they not take work home?) *She is designs apps Read more…
Meet Jenny Doh, according to her teenage son, she is crazy about art! Ah, teenagers. But if you have ever picked up a craft magazine or craft book, it probably has had Jenny’s fingerprints on it! I am sure you have read at least one of the many books she has authored or as she calls it, Read more…
How fun is this? Mary Beth Cryan always has something unique up her sleeve. As an illustrator, paper engineer and product developer her creativity operates in overdrive. I remember standing in a funky shop in downtown Providence looking at a crazy math clock and I hear Marybeth say, “I designed that!” It turns out there is a Read more…
Omigoodness! Artist and colorist Brenda Pinnick is a bundle of fun energy. You may not need a cup of coffee to watch this interview! She had me laughing before we even began. I don’t think I have ever seen anyone embrace color and all it’s nuances like she does. Brenda is such a firecracker! Her background of Read more…
Corinna Bucholz is a designer of collaged ephemera (look I spelled it right!) I thought this interview was so interesting. She is the designer for Piddix who began selling digital downloads on etsy back when only a few people had even thought of doing it. This led her on quite the journey in marketing and selling her work. Read more…
I love full circle moments. I feel like meeting Roxanne Cerda was one of those moments. I was at a conference, waiting in line and was introduced to Roxanne by Betz White who I met on the van from the airport. (See how this works?) Now I am so happy to introduce you to Roxanne. Read more…
Part 2 of my interview with artist, Kelly Rae Roberts. She discusses how she took a chance on art licensing that paid off. This one get’s personal as I share what I got out of Kelly Rae’s Taking Flight e-course several years ago. We laugh about the emotions that come along with motherhood. Listen to Kelly’s Read more…
