Podcast – 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.

170: Why Critique Matters (Even When It Stings)

On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Julie and Eileen dive into the often uncomfortable—but absolutely essential—topic of critique in the creative process. …

06-05
54:55

169: Who Are You? How to Define Your Creative Identity as an Artist

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 …

05-20
39:13

168: Why Artists Need Frameworks

In this episode, Julie and Eileen explore how frameworks can transform your creative process from scattered to sustainable. Discover why the best artists—from jazz musicians …

04-16
59:05

167: 10 Questions to Catch Up & Spark Creativity

Episode 167: 10 Questions to Catch Up and Spark Creativity Welcome back to the Adventures in Arting podcast! After a much-needed hiatus, we’re diving back …

04-02
01:00:23

166: Mary Correa on Her Art Practice

Episode Summary: Welcome back to Adventures in Arting! After a long break, we’re diving back into inspiring conversations about creativity, art practice, and the artistic …

03-18
01:01:16

165: Organizing Small Spaces

Episode Title: Organizing Small SpacesPodcast: Adventures in Arting with Julie Fei-Fan BalzerHosts: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer & Eileen Hsu-Balzer Episode Summary:In this episode, Julie and her …

03-04
40:26

164: Drawing at the Danforth

On this podcast (recorded over three weeks), I share my highs and lows, break throughs and frustrations with a drawing class I’m taking at the …

08-08
01:16:01

163 – Artwork Statements Aren’t Easy

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 …

08-01
37:57

162: Why Do You Host This Podcast with Your Mom?

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 …

07-25
01:01:51

161: Angela Fehr

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 …

07-18
53:46

160: Growth Mindset

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 …

07-11
54:33

159: Focus

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! …

06-27
46:19

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
01:17:08

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

Minha Imran

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04-01 Reply

Laura Melrose

Have you checked into a different platform for your classes? Maybe there is an easier to use one. Also, what about a company that prints and ships your art on things for you?

07-06 Reply

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