Art and Soul Radio with Lesley Riley

"I consider myself a contemporary builder of Talismans utilizing objects of my own culture. As an artist who is passionate for found objects, it's my job to present them in new and unexpected ways," says jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer. Susan's work has been exhibited in museums including the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, the Art Institute in New York City, the Huntington Museum of Art in West Virginia, and the Best of 2004 exhibit at the Post Picasso Gallery, an international online gallery. How do you go from museums to Michaels Craft store? And what do objects, elements and ICE have to do with her success? Join us for a lively and informative interview and find out!

Ty and Marcia Schultz attended two years of art school followed by four years at the Emily Carr School of Art and Design in Vancouver BC. 26 years ago, they started their own business, Creative Props, Inc, making props for the movie industry. Ty & Marcia's professional secrets of making molds, sculpting, painting, casting in metal, plastic and rubber and other techniques from the movie industry are now available to you in a classroom setting. Their classes tend toward introducing new materials and techniques previously unavailable or unfamiliar to artists. Ty & Marcia believe that by expanding the vocabulary of these materials and language they can open up new vistas for the artist. Visit their blog at: www.queenofarts.blogspot.com or email them at: artratz60@gmail.com

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Aletta de Wal returns to continue her monthly series Exposure = Success. Today she discusses the importance of ‘Photographing and Documenting’ your artwork to enhance your professional image and bring the quality of your artwork into your marketing. Also joining us is artist Joan Marie who intuitively transforms your favorite song into vibrant and mystical abstract artwork.

This is our first BONUS show! Notice the new time and day! We welcome Mark Silver of the Heart of Business as our guest to share his inspiring, heartfelt and individual approach to making a profit in your business while making a difference. Terrific opportunity to ask Mark your questions.

Retreats for the creative spirit is our topic today as we welcome artists Flora Bowley and Anna Rhodes. Flora recently returned from a personal retreat to Bali and Anna facilitates group retreats for artists. We’ll discuss how nurturing our soul nourishes our creativity.

Today we invite you to take a dip with Susan Mrosek, into her Pondering Pool world of whimsy, truth and laughter. Susan’s cards, posters and book delight and nourish the soul with their heartfelt wisdom. Susan will share how Pondering Pool expanded her as an artist. Also joining us is artist Gayle Rappaport-Weiland, who teaches painting as well as the Business of Art classes. She’ll share 'Profiting from Your Souls Calling by Creating Multiple Streams of Income'.

This week we welcome Tammy Vitale, sculpturess, jewelry artisian and Art Business Coach. Tammy discusses her Divine Feminine series as well as talking about ‘Sell Your Art, Keep Your Soul' on pricing your art. Also joining us is Satya Winkelman artist, Creative Arts Therapist and author of Through the Fire: A Woman's Guide to Transformation.

Joining us as we launch our theme of ‘Women and Art' this month is Gail McMeekin, watercolor artist and author of The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women and Jo Packham, creator and Editor-in-Chief of Where Women Create magazine and the upcoming Creative Connection conference.

We conclude April with The Business of Art with Aletta de Wal continuing her series for artists Exposure = Success. This month's topic is Manage a Qualified Mailing List. Also joining us is Master Coach and writer Molly Gordon to discuss the benefits of belonging to a Mastermind Group for artists.

Today we welcome the Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo who brings her lively energy to share how she built her very successful internet business. Also joining us are co-hosts of Artistically Speaking radio, entrepreneur and visionary Rebecca Parsons and author and Master Craftswoman Lyna Farkas. They’ll share how they are helping artists making a living doing what they love!

We welcome back Stewart Cubley, founder of the Institute for Art and Living also known as The Painting Experience. Today, we will talk about the nature of creative change through painting for artists. A unique approach in accessing each person’s creative potential, The Painting Experience is inner exploration through expressive painting. We also celebrate the color blue today.

Launching April’s theme of Artists Connecting for Success, today learn how you can find and connect with other creatives. The Arts Map is a new online website so artists and those in the art community and business of art can connect more easily. Artists Jonathan Talbot and Robin Colodzin share their brilliant co-creative project--a global map to quickly and easily find artists in your area or anywhere in the world. Alyson Stanfield your Art Biz Coach also returns to share the importance of blogging for artists to connect with each other and clients.

On today’s Artpourri--Mixed media artist Bonnie Meltzer uses a variety of unusual materials—crocheted wire, recycled computer parts, painted surfaces and digital photography in her artwork. Serena Kovalasky specializes in organic, natural and earthy ‘gourd art’. Linley Schetky gathers recycled metals for her dynamic metal sculptures, vessels and furniture.

Today two women who are going to help you make living creatively easier join us. We welcome feng shui expert, color designer, artist, teacher and speaker Cynthia Chomos. Also for a return visit is professional organizer Jennifer Hofman. They’ll have lots of ideas to spiffy up your environment so be sure to call in or join us in the chat room with your questions.