Art Inspiration: Something Old and Something New

 

Hello My Fellow Art Lovers- An Abundance, Sold It has been a few months since I’ve shared news with you but that isn’t because I haven’t been busy! I HAVE FOUND A NEW HOUSE AND ART STUDIO. Yes, finally. “But where is it?” you ask. I am going to be mysterious about it for now… I will share more soon. I promise. Roses in the Afternoon, Sold Something “old” that I want to share with you is the wisdom of folklore. On the Studio Alchemy Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing an interview with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman. They are award-winning folklorists, teachers, and writers who teach creative souls how to re-enchant their lives through folklore and fairy tales. They are so cool! Soak up their wisdom on episode 123 of the Studio Alchemy Podcast. Waterfall, Cullowhee NC, Sold And something “new” that I want to share with you is that artist Carrie Schmitt has a new book coming out called, “Awakening Creativity”! I also had the pleasure of chatting with her about it on the Studio Alchemy Podcast episode 124. I hope you enjoy these episodes as much as I enjoyed putting them together!

Studio Alchemy Podcast Episode 124 Awakening Creativity with Carrie Schmitt

 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with artist and author Carrie Schmitt about her new book, "Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim your Inner Artist."  

Find out more about Carrie and her work at: https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/ and order your copy of the book at: https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativity/

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

The Alchemy of Symbols is now available on Audible!

 

Hello My Fellow Art Lovers- My book, The Alchemy of Symbols, is officially available on Audible! Reviews please! If you have read any of my books please share reviews of them on Amazon or Audible. I would greatly appreciate it. The Alchemy of Symbols is about how to use symbols to help remind you of your ideals. Part self-help and part encyclopedia, this book is for people who want to explore their own motivations, the psychological reasons, they are drawn toward certain images. Whether you want to select a symbol for your next tattoo, painting, or sacred altar the Alchemy of Symbols will give you many ideas to work with. Order your print copy here or your sound copy here. Hear more about the book on Youtube “But what is new?” I keep being asked. “Where are you moving to?” Things are brewing in the background. Here are a few hints…. I have a project celebrating Emerson in the works and a possible unusual new home studio. More to come! Until then, keep creating. Keep building new things. Do everything in your power to make this world a better place, one project at a time. The Eclipse Prints available here  Keep shining friends! May this message inspire you. Feel free to share

Studio Alchemy Podcast Episode 123 Why We Love Folklore!

 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with Dr. Sara Cleto and Dr. Brittany Warman. They are award-winning folklorists, teachers, and writers. Together, they founded The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic, where they teach creative souls how to re-enchant their lives through folklore and fairy tales. Find out more about thier online classes at: https://carterhaughschool.com/

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Studio Alchemy Podcast Episode 122 Finding the Muse with Cynthia Hauk

 

Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with Cynthia Hauk.  Cynthia Hauk is an artist, creativity coach, and teacher who weaves mediation and expressive art techniques together.  She helps people to find healing using a wide variety of methods she has learned from her extensive training in art and meditative practices.  Cynthia Hauk teaches these methods in her online classes and teacher trainings.  Find out more about Cynthia Hauk and accessing her free offering, a Mindful Art Workbook go to:  https://mindfulcreativemuse.com/

On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives.  Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker.  Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Art Inspiration: The Sacred Circle

 

Hello My Fellow Art Lovers- “The life of man is a self-evolving circle, which, from a ring imperceptibly small, rushes on all sides outwards to new and larger circles, without end.” - Emerson Carschenna Stone Carving, Switzerland The circle is a shape that is found in artwork from all cultures. Why are people drawn to this symbol? Why is it so appealling? From Carl Jung’s Red Book For me, the circle symbolizes wholeness. It feels complete and satisfying. In progress painting of The Legend of Conla’s Well Ireland, Hirschten Laura Watts wrote, “Through mandalas (circle art), we are seeking to find the wholeness that lies at the core of us, the stillness that always remains no matter what storms may surround us.” From Carl Jung’s The Red Book The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung drew circles everyday as a meditative practice. He noticed that each day his circle reflected his mental and emotional state. He believed that the circle symbolizes the soul. So what do you think? Why is the circle so universally appealing? For the next three months we will be exploring this theme in our Creative Circle meetings! The Creative Circle is our new online version of Paint Club. In it we gather twice a month to create artwork, look at images from art history and discuss philosophical topics. In this group we commit to our creative practice by showing up to work together. In the Creative Circle sessions we …. Meet 2 Sessions per month on Zoom- Thursdays 7-9pm Share our current projects Look at inspiring artwork based on a theme Create warm up exercises in our art journals Work silently for 20 minutes on our individual projects to get our creative juices flowing Listen to myths, poetry and other readings on the theme to spark discussions while we work Have opportunities to ask for feedback on our work (So that members always feel respected we only make helpful suggestions if it is requested.) Every three months we focus on a theme. OUR NEXT THEME: The Sacred Circle Session Dates: January 23 and 30, February 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, 2025 Register Today: You can register here for $40 per month subscription. This option is a reduced rate of $20 per meeting and will only be open until January 22nd 2025. You can cancel your membership at any time.  In the future registration will only be open for three month blocks at a higher price. Over the years I found that painting with the group helped to jump start my art projects in a way that nothing else can. There is a power in working together! “The one thing which we seek with insatiable desire is to forget ourselves, to be surprised out of our propriety, to lose our sempiternal memory, and to do something without knowing how or why; in short, to draw a new circle. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” - Emerson The Eclipse Prints available here  May this message inspire you! Feel free to share