CANDYcolored studio podcast episode #251:

micah clasper-torch is one of the most warm, caring and genuine people i've had the pleasure of spending time with. we quickly went deep in this interview and you'll not only be smitten by her gracious desire to teach all that she's learned, but you'll go away from this interview filled with wise thoughts and the courage to continue pursuing your creative path. micah's cv is extensive as are her experiences in the design capitals of the US and the world (milano). her book: punch needle fashion is the bridge between the time-loved craft of needle rug hooking and the seemingly intimidating world of fashion. she effortlessly shares how her love to learn and celebrate the craft & its evolution has taken a lovely creative journey discovering how to construct fashion pieces using this timeless art of punch needle. join her in her community: punch needle world. learn, create and be inspired via her book (it's truly like nothing i've seen) and by joining her email list. enjoy! (and thank you micah!!)

order the book

punch needle fashion: 15 punch needle projects for crafting accessories and wearables

on amazon

barnes & noble

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www.micahclasper-torch.com

punchneedleworld.com

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@claspertorch

@punchneedle.world

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megan schaugaard lives in southern utah, is a mother of 3, art faculty at Utah Tech, an oil painter, mfa grad from the new york academy of art, former employee of "fine art connoisseur" and "pleinair" magazines and has a strong desire to support and lift artists in their business. in this episode you'll hear about her brave choice to attend the new york academy of art during the height of covid. she give beautiful examples of pursuing your passion while keeping family as your highest priority. hear a bit about megan's mfa experience, including meeting and selling a painting to brooke shields. megan and her husband have been working on software to keep all things art biz in one place for artists. yes, there are art organization software programs out there, but "art easely" goes well beyond an organization tool. megan and her husband are actively adding and implementing new aspects to make it the best tool for artists and their collectors. megan says, "i built this for myself. but i thought i would share. built to help you stay organized, save time, and focus on what you do best---creating."

megan is offering a one-time 20% off coupon: "podcast-20" and if you'd like to book a demo one-on-one with megan go to https://arteasely.com/book-demo here are some of the notes i took during our interview with some of the things art easely will keep track of and facilitate:

here are some of the notes i took during our interview with some of the things art easely will keep track of and facilitate:

• pricing
• networking (categorize and catalog interactions and contact info)
• bulk uploads for photos, contacts etc.
• tag your contacts, artwork by collections, shows etc.
• submissions (statements, info about each piece, prevent double booking)
• future connections with shows, submissions, galleries - print on demand options, fulfillment & shipping
• qr codes to sign up for your email list
• printing labels
• quick access on your phone and a future app
• an online portfolio - your youtube videos
• future options to teach art classes and workshops online within the platform
• future ability to sell artwork from your art easely website
• art easely can replace your current website
• upcoming events displayed
• future capacity to include blog
• automatic image resolution sizing
• starting at $9/month

LINKS

www.arteasely.com
20% off coupon: "podcast-20"

art easely instagram

megans' art instagram

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join jessica libor of the creative heroines podcast and myself as we talk about investing in your business. we discuss and share some wise investments you can make into your business as well as unregrettable investments we’ve personally made. when i began my art business, every bit of profit went right back into my business. there were grids to buy for art shows and fairs, paint to replenish and money to use to build and keep up a website. sometimes they were simple investments like books or medium sized investments like online courses. eventually, i could be more strategic as my income increased, i bought a nice camera, a car lol and now i’m building a studio in our front yard. there’s also the time and energy that you invest in your business and the priorities you keep. while jessica went to art school and i went to architecture school, we both agree that it’s important to follow your heart and find the path that’s best for you. even more important is to find gratitude within your unique path and to support other artists on their path. we all will have different goals and dreams for our art and it’s crucial to stay positive with other artists (and ourselves), to remember that there is room for all creatives and that the world needs your work and creativity.

LINKS

jessica libor’s art website: jessicalibor.com

jessica’s creative heroine website (coaching & mentoring): thecreativeheroines.com

jessica’s era contemporary gallery: eracomtemporary.com

jessica’s instagrams: @jessicaliborstudio @thecreativeheroines

apply & join us spring 2026 at our residency mastermind: the nature of creation: artistic awakening

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CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 248:

so much in this packed episode! thoughts on angels and prayer, manifesting revelations & clarity in 2025 and especially for the rapidly changing world that might just be hard to keep up with at times. thoughts and things to ponder on the department of education. are you applying for jessica & i's artist mastermind residency? we're accepting applications for 2026 ;). hear about a couple recently completed commissions and the new series one has inspired. a grief strategy and listening to promptings. soo many great shows and art opportunities right now! artists can apply for the "art at the park" below too. main topic: 2024 in review - some failures, lessons, highlights and all the things i'll be working on in 2025! sending so much love as you plan this year. xo!

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CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 247:

i've been recording yearly review episodes since 2019 - as i prepared for this special episode with my dear friend jessica libor of the creative heroine podcast, i had several takeaways -- i'm not the same person or artist that i listened to from 2019 or even 2020. there were things that 2019 katrina was working on where i can see clear progress...there were also perspectives that i would love to embrace again. what a joy it is to plan and prepare and create as our highest self! in this episode jessica and i talk about the benefits of preparing for the year, becoming a better artist and learning how to best reach those seeking for our artwork...to contemplate our mission as artists and what we can contribute to this landscape. jessica will walk us through her planning session and her hopes and dreams for 2025. we'll also talk about benefits of planning and looking back on where we've come from as artists. a small taste of what we'd love to infuse into our mastermind retreat for professional women artists coming up in april! to learn more about the nature of creation: artistic awakening, scroll down and apply to attend here.

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CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 246:

last fall, after opening email invitations to some beautiful artist retreats, i reached out to my beautiful artist friend, jessica libor of the creative heroine podcast to ask about her residency and art trip experiences. as we talked about what we loved most about each experience, we began brainstorming what would make the perfect artist residency for us. we realized that many of the artist retreats were geared towards beginners or aspiring artists...wouldn't it be amazing to focus on professional women artists and add mindset and business growth opportunities too! what if it was a mastermind of sorts, an intimate community helping and enjoying the journey together?! as we made a list of all the things we'd include, we decided that if it didn't exist, that we'd need to create it ourselves -- and that's how The Nature of Creation: Artistic Awakening artist retreat for professional women artists began!

when: april 9-13th, 2025

where: the artist’s main line retreat house, wayne, pa (40 min from philly) and surrounding areas for adventures

join us! this april, be part of an intimate mastermind for 8 artists as we descend on the sacred space of the organic-feminine artist’s retreat house, to envision our future, be inspired, adventure in the surrounding areas, create art, dream big, and strategize in order to bring forth our highest potential work into the culture.

what to expect: guest speakers, strategy and collaborative sessions to help our art careers, excursions to several museums and artist studios, plein air painting and sketching in nature, dining at local memorable cuisine, and so much more.

hosted by jessica libor and katrina berg

learn more about jessica on her website jessicalibor.com and her podcast the creative heroine

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CANDYcolored studio podcast episode #245:

just wow. what a treat to spend time getting to know and learning from laura & matt! please share this episode with your favorite creatives and/or teachers! and if you have budding creatives, know a creative who wants to up level or get started, this episode is full of wisdom nuggets! there are some fantastic tips for parents and teens -- an episode simply packed with goodness. and yes, you'll want to go hang out with the grundlers for spring break...take a dip in their pool and chat with them a while! some of the topics matt and laura mention:

- their creative journeys
- benefits of small university programs/community colleges
- changing majors & careers
- supporting family, keeping family the focus/priority
- unintentionally following in family footsteps
- being a neuro-divergent teacher/learner
- teaching with students in-mind who process differently
- art journaling
- collaborating with art teachers across the world and finding survival during covid
- podcasting and learning from others
- finding your unique art career path and focus
- allowing for non-traditional paths
- celebrating all the learners: their process, path & style
- collaborating with other local artists at the chloe mae studios in allen, texas

LINKS

listen to laura & matt's podcast: k12artchat on all your favorite podcast apps and websites. here's a link on spotify and apple podcasts.

join their email list on the creativity department website for updates

check out laura's art at chloe mae studios in allen, texas or on their instagram

laura's instagram: @grundlerart

matt's instagram: @artgrund76

k12artchat instagram: @creativitydept

find them on all social media as "the creativity department"

(they're moving soon from twitter to bluesky)

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a beautiful friend recently asked about resources for artists. as i pondered a list for her, i realized that the resources that help us get started as artists are the same resources that can help us when we get in a rut. whether you're a new or seasoned artist, as you listen/read the list, may your heart tell you 3 or so resources you can focus on right now to get you going, or get you back in the studio feeling inspired or with new direction/vision. what a gift it is to create!! wherever you are in your creative journey -- please keep moving forward. our heavenly parents created you with wisdom, beauty and all the confidence that you too can and will create. we were created to create!! sending so much love to you and your creative loved ones!

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