Adventures in Arting Podcast

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.

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 …

06-20
52:08

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 — …

06-13
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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 …

06-06
01:10:24

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 …

05-29
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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 …

05-23
01:00:21

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 …

05-17
32:37

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 …

05-09
01:01:51

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 …

05-02
47:19

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 …

04-25
01:00:38

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 …

04-18
45:21

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 …

04-11
45:56

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 …

04-04
01:01:11

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: …

03-28
51:58

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 …

03-21
48:23

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 …

03-14
51:25

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 …

03-07
39:33

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 …

02-29
01:02:17

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 …

02-22
39:30

139: What is Your WHY?

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 …

02-15
50:39

141: Ellen & Karen on Design Boot Camp

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 …

02-08
01:10:31

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