I Like Art
by Sara GlupkerWelcome to the I Like Art Podcast. This is a show for all people who are interested in exploring the world of art and creativity. This podcast will interview artists from all over the world to give listeners a behind the easel look at the artist's life and journey. It will also explore creativity in its many forms with hopes that listeners will feel inspired to infuse creativity into their own lives. This is a podcast not only for artists and creatives, but for everyone who wants to explore this topic in a fun and new way.
Episodes
Episode 75: Becoming Inspired by Another Generation
35m · PublishedWelcome to Episode 75 where podcast host and artist Sara Glupker reflects on her recent artist residency at her alma mater Western Michigan University where she was invited to teach a 2-week workshop with current art students. Sara talks about her experience and what she learned from the students relating to our creativity, her experience in art school almost 20 years ago and how this applies to our creative adventures. Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode!
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Original Paintings. See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website:https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership
Western Michigan University: https://wmich.edu/
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast
Find Sara here:
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 74: Think Outside the Bouquet: Interview with Katie Lila of Follow The Blooms / BloomTV Network
59m · PublishedWelcome to episode 74 of I Like Art Podcast with a very special interview with Katie Lila of the newly-released show Follow the Blooms as aired on BloomTV. In this episode, hear host Sara Glupker and Katie Lila chat about how following her artist-heart lead her on the path to making interactive art displays out of fresh flowers and then making the show Follow the Blooms. Each episode features a special floral installation at a local event. Here, Katie features a local flower farmer and local artist and they collaborate to create stunning floral installations for these events. You will love this episode and feel energized and inspired by this electric conversation!
Thank you so much for tuning in to this week’s episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know Katie Lila more, discover the show, and find ways to connect.
A note from today’s featured artist:
“I’ve been sharing flowers with people for the last 20 years. I’m committed to using locally grown blooms whenever possible and hope to be a bridge between the everyday flower lover and our local flower farmers here in Spokane Washington and wherever else the blooms take me.
During college I started taking classes, working in flower shops, and learning from a myriad of talented designers. Eventually, I had my own successful floral event company while raising babies and helping support my husband through medical school because even a full plate looks better with some flowers.
Over the years I became curious about what else I could make with flowers. This led me to designing large scale flower art. The process was so compelling that I decided to capture it on film and share it in the series Follow The Blooms now streaming on the Bloom TV Network.
Flowers are a funny thing, right? On one hand they grow right out of the dirt, even from cracks in the cement. On the other hand, they are a luxury item that many do not have access to or simply can’t afford, especially curated large-scale flower design. I hope to change that and help more people experience the beauty and joy of flowers as art.
I love creating with flowers and am excited to see where the Flowers for People story goes next. I’d like to be a part of the ongoing flower conversation with those who craft and share it… one stem at a time.” - Katie Lila
Enjoy a free month’s subscription to Bloom TV by clicking on this link: https://bloomtvnetwork.com/pages/follow-the-blooms-lp?via=katie-lila
Connect with this episode’s featured artist Katie Lila here:
Website: https://www.flowersforpeople.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowers.for.people/
You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zc2cpP8TKv8
Things mentioned during the episode:
Denise Gasser, artist: https://www.instagram.com/denisegasserart/
Book: The Bible
Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/
Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 73: Welcome + allow me to reintroduce myself
43m · PublishedWelcome to I Like Art Podcast episode 73! Whether you’re new to the show or not, host and artist Sara Glupker wanted to take a minute and reintroduce herself and give you the back story into her journey as an artist. We hope this episode inspires you and gives you creative hope on your journey!
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Sign up for the Potting and Painting event here: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/pottingandpainting
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership
Ekaterina S. Popova: https://www.katerinapopova.com/
Park Trades Center: https://www.parktradescenterkalamazoo.com/
Western Michigan University: https://wmich.edu/
Follow Tracy from Plaids and Poppies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaids.and.poppies/
Learn more about the Poppy Cottage: https://plaidsandpoppies.com/the-poppy-cottage/
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast
Find Sara here:
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 72: Lighten Your Load (you are not an alpaca!)
29m · PublishedIt's time to lighten our loads my loves! Welcome to Episode 72 of I Like Art! In this episode, artist and host Sara Glupker talks about the importance of lightening our emotional and physical life loads in order to make room for more creativity in our lives. Thank you SO much for tuning in!
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tracy from Plaids and Poppies. Website: https://plaidsandpoppies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaids.and.poppies/?hl=en
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership
Ekaterina Popova's/ Art & Cocktails YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@artandcocktails/videos
Netflix Show Mention: "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast
Find Sara here:
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 71: Sometimes Ya Need a Break
24m · PublishedWelcome back to I Like Art Podcast- Episode 71! After an unintentional 3 month break, podcast host and artist Sara Glupker talks about the importance of taking breaks (whether it’s a creative project or area in your life), why she took a break from recording new podcast episodes and how to navigate our emotions in the midst of a break. We hope you leave this episode feeling relieved and inspired!
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Sign up for Potting and Painting at Cherry Valley Gardens on Tuesday, March 26, 2024: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/pottingandpainting This event is a collaboration between Liz, owner of Cherry Valley Gardens, Tracy from Plaids and Poppies and myself. Limited number of spaces available, sign up today to participate. Must pre-register to plant and paint.
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast
Find Sara here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 70:Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett
1h 15m · PublishedWelcome to episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast! Host Sara Glupker is honored and so excited to share this interview with her former college Professor Cat Crotchett of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Learn about how Cat Crotchett pursued her calling for art, how she balances her time in the studio, being a full-time professor, motherhood and life, and hear her advice for anyone who is considering a career in the arts. This conversation will not only help you learn more about this incredibly talented contemporary artist, but it will also inspire you to follow your creative pursuits and honor those creative nudges.
Thank you so much for tuning in to this week’s episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know Cat more, see her amazing art, and find ways to connect.
About the artist:
Cat Crotchett has been a professional artist for over 30 years. In her paintings, she uses patterns to vividly represent human emotions and experience, and to convey not just beauty but tension. Her current work represents an intersection of information, emotion and physical limitations. The patterns and colors inhabit spaces that are similar, but not the same- suggesting multiple realities in the same composition. Each composition is engaged in some form of conflict, suggesting our shared moment in American history, our creative resilience, and transformative struggles.
Cat has been a regular presenter and instructor at the International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and has taught painting workshops in the United States and in Indonesia.
Cat earned BFAs in Painting and Art History from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and an MFA in Art from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. She has an extensive exhibition record that includes solo exhibitions at Vanderbilt University, the University of Illinois Chicago, the Maryland Institute of Art and Barbaran Segaragunung Gallery in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. In addition, she has a considerable record of international and national group exhibitions, has been recognized through various grants and has been a fellow at several artist colonies- including a 2022 Golden Foundation for the Arts experimental residency. Her work is represented in numerous private and public collections. She was the 2021 Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Western Michigan University, and 2015 College of Fine Arts Roehrick Distinguished Professor also at WMU. She teaches painting in the Gwen Frostic School of Art. Cat lives and works in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is represented by Addington Gallery in Chicago, IL.
Connect with this episode’s featured artist Cat Crotchett here:
Website: https://catcrotchett.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cat.crotchett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcrotchettart/
You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yoFxID_g20s
Things mentioned during the episode:
Kalamazoo Art League: https://kalamazooartleague.org/
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/
Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 69: Turning Dirt into Incredible Creations (whether that is a ceramic object or a studio): Interview with Em Stevens of Pazful Designs
1h 0m · PublishedEpisode 69 of I Like Art Podcast: Turning Dirt into Incredible Creations (whether that is a ceramic object or a studio): Interview with Em Stevens of Pazful Designs
Tune in to this week’s amazing episode of I Like Art Podcast as host Sara Glupker talks to Denver, Colorado-based ceramic artist Em Stevens of Pazful Designs. Learn all about Stevens’ current Kickstarter campaign to build her dream studio and get involved by backing and sharing the campaign. Stevens talks about her dreams for the space, her desire to become more involved in her local community and more. We know you will love this episode and feel so inspired to become involved in this incredible project. Please act soon- the campaign needs to be fully funded by November 17 in order to be funded. Thank you so much for your efforts and for tuning in!
Support Pazful Designs’ Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pazfuldesigns/pazful-designs-kiln-studio-build?ref=project_build
About the Artist:Pazful Designs, LLC was started by Em Stevens (and approved by her rescue dogs Bubba and Luna) when she realized she wanted to turn her love of pottery into a profession. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in both Business Administration and Studio Art from the University of Vermont. While in art school she concentrated in creating 3D art. It wasn't until a few years out of school that she decided to get back into the pottery studio.
Pazful Designs exists in Denver, CO and remains committed to creating art for all people to enjoy, giving back to those in need (both people and animals), and working towards a more sustainable eco-friendly environment. Currently she is a studio tech at Hammerly Ceramics in Westminster, CO. She bartends on the side while pursuing her dream of being a full time, self-employed artist.
Support Pazful Designs’ Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pazfuldesigns/pazful-designs-kiln-studio-build?ref=project_build
Learn More about Em Stevens of Pazful Designs here:
Website: https://www.pazfuldesigns.com/
Follow Pazful Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pazfuldesigns/
Follow Pazful Designs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pazfuldesigns
You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/svWXqyEz6CQ
Listen to Paz Stevens’ interview with Kat Popova of Art and Cocktails here:https://artandcocktails.libsyn.com/building-an-art-studio-with-em-from-pazful-designs
Things mentioned during the episode:
Artist- Keith Haring
Wrightwood Candle Co: https://www.wrightwoodcandleco.com/
Book: E-Squared by Pam Grout
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/
Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
YouTube Channel: "Cherry Tree Art Studio - Sara Glupker" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0wtbrnl7JIj-XtHM85u50w
Episode 68: Quitting too Early
26m · PublishedEpisode 68: Quitting too Early
Whatever creative project or endeavor you are trying to achieve don't quit too early! Host Sara Glupker talks about her recent open studio weekend and how this theme applies to her artistic practice.
This episode is sponsored by: Sara's 2024 Calendars. Click on the following link to snag yours while supplies last: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2024calendar
Sara's website: www.SaraGlupkerArt.com
Episode 67: Rise and Shine or Rise and Grind?
12m · PublishedWelcome to Episode 67 of I Like Art Podcast! Are you one to wake up and Rise and Shine or are you one to Rise and Grind? Enjoy this mini-sode as podcast host and artist Sara Glupker talks about her year in trying to shine and overcome the daily grind.
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice. See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast
Find Sara here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
Episode 66: Arts and Eats: Take a Backroads Tour of art studios, food and farms in Southwest Michigan
54m · PublishedDo you know about Southwest Michigan's upcoming Arts and Eats Tour? Save the date(s)- the tour is October 21 and 22nd this year!
Tune in to this week's episode as artist and host Sara Glupker interviews Megan Lavell, Executive Director of the Thornapple Arts Council. In this episode, Sara and Megan chat about the origins of the tour, how community support has played an integral role in the success of the tour, this year's tour highlights and more. Not local to southwest Michigan? You will love this episode as it might spark ideas about creating a similar event in your area or pique your interest in searching for artist studio tours in your area (there's a high chance there is something going on near you). We hope you love this episode, thanks so much for tuning in!
Click here for more info about the Arts and Eats Tour!
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s 2024 Calendars Pre-Sale! Pre-order your calendar ASAP- the sale ends October 6th. This is the 10th calendar Sara has produced which features her freshest paintings. Save money on calendars and shipping, receive a free notecard and a chance to win one of three prizes. Free gift wrapping and international shipping available. To pre-order and learn more: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop/p/2024calendar
Learn about today's guest:
Megan Lavell is the Executive Director of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, a position she has held since 2019. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and history from Central Michigan University. Megan helped start Arts and Eats in 2011, and has enjoyed seeing how the tour has developed and changed through the years. While not an artist herself, Megan loves seeing the way that arts make a positive impact in the community and believes strongly in the arts as economic and community development. Arts and Eats is one of many programs of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, including the Jazz Festival, Hastings Live (a 50-performance summer concert series in downtown Hastings), and the newly unveiled Painter's Alley Graffiti Wall.Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Author: Barbara Kingsolver, Book: Unsheltered and Demon Copperhead
Book: The Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast
Find Sara here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
I Like Art has 84 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 58:02:36. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 8th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 28th, 2024 12:41.
