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The Chico Creates PodcastBonus Episode: Where Are They Now? [Season 1]Hear from nine of the makers from Season 1 in this "Where Are They Now" episode to tide you over until we start recording new interviews with your favorite local creators!Featured in this episode are:Bree Epley, @breeglassstudio on IGKat Johns, @katjohnsmusic on YouTubeSienna Orlando-Lalaguna, @siennaceramics on IGJonathan Greenfield, @greenfieldpetphotography on IGAdrianna Wiley, @adriannas_bakery on IGKirk Williams, @lishbills on IGLauren Meichtry, @likem_design on IGBonnie Pipkin, @bonespipkin on IG
2025-07-3120 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 45: Ciara BarsottiPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.In the closing episode of Season 2, Lauren Meichtry (of Episode 5) puts me in the hot seat and makes me answer all of my own questions! I hope you enjoy hearing from me, your intrepid host, as I talk about why I started the podcast, what I love about Chico, what I’ve learned, and what I’m working on in my own studio! Thank you SO much for being such an incredible audience and community 💚Find Ciara’s work at @ciarabarsotti or online at www.ciarabarsotti.comThe Chico C...
2025-07-0329 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 44: Britta GoldmannPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.I had such an inspiring conversation with Britta about the importance of art in human thriving and communication. She has led such a vibrant life and her work reflects so many of her experiences and joys. As a mama of two littles, she gets creative in how she fits in time for herself to be able to play in the studio in order to feed her soul. I hope you enjoy this truly delightful episode and that it encourages you to play with art, too!Find Britta’s work o...
2025-06-2637 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 43: Dolores MitchellPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Local creative Dolores Mitchell and I had a great conversation over the phone on how she became an artist, art historian, and writer. One thing led to another and her journey brought her to Chico and it became her forever hometown! Dolores has been part of the art community here in Chico for years and has so many great things to say about our town and the opportunities it provides, and she drops some great nuggets of wisdom on how to keep your creative spark alive and well!Find...
2025-06-2031 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 42: Jim BrobeckPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio: www.makerradio.orgJim Brobeck is a man with some good medicine for all of us through his words and music. He's been a lifelong advocate for caring for the planet and spreads that good word through some fantastic steel lap guitar which he generously shares with us in this episode. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with him and left inspired to make some changes in my own life! Settle in and enjoy the episode, friends.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a mon...
2025-06-1236 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 41: Tatiana AllenPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio: www.makerradio.orgJoin me for an honest and beautiful conversation about the healing power of art with Tatiana Allen! Tatiana, @thecraftycutie, has been on the Chico art scene for years and has so much to share about her story - things I never knew which give so much more depth and context to her beautiful, textural work and the community building that she not only participates in but spearheads, through things like Skycave Arts and The Maker's Cafe. This episode will inspire you to pick up a pencil and make...
2025-06-0533 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 40: Mahina Gannet & Sarah SchlobohmPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.In this episode, I have a conversation with Mahina Gannet and Sarah Schlobohm of the beloved downtown restaurant Momona, which happens to be coming up on its 10 year anniversary in September! Mahina and Sarah are clearly great friends and business partners and are such a delight to listen to, and this episode provides a fascinating look into the culinary arts and the partnerships and collaborations required to make the dream a reality. This episode will inspire you to get started and just do the thing you’ve been dreaming about alread...
2025-05-2931 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 39: Jessica BrierlyPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.In this next episode, I talk to Jessica Brierly of Feronia Designs. Jessica is an Earth Artist, tarot reader, designer, and a beautiful soul helping herself and others express their truest selves! In the episode we talk all about what led her to her current craft of giving new life to old bones, and how important it is to be a collaborator with life to discover and build a life you love for yourself.Follow Jessica and her luminous work at @feronia.designs on IG! The Chic...
2025-05-2231 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 38: Blü EgyptianPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.In this next episode, I talk to Don Jules and Zach Graham of the Prog-Jam band Blü Egyptian, an up-and-coming party band that is one to watch! They came together during the pandemic for casual jam sessions which then evolved into over 400 headlining shows as the band you see today. We discuss the highs and lows of being a band on the road, hustling and doing all the legwork to make it a full-time gig in addition to creating a brand-new genre of music. This is an honest and inspiring look...
2025-05-1542 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 37: Sarah AdamsPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Get to know the woman behind the local household name of Chico Chai! Sarah Adams of Chico Chai and the new Chico Chaihouse have a wonderful conversation about what brought her from being a wildlife field biologist to becoming a maker of delicious tea and the proprietor of a lovely community cafe.We discuss finding balance and what motivates us as we pursue our creative passions and dreams. It is such a lovely conversation - so grab a cuppa and hit play!Find Sarah at www.chic...
2025-05-0844 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 36: Ashiah & Henry Crook BirdPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Ashiah & Henry Crook Bird are a true Chico Creative Power Couple, and I so enjoyed the conversation with these two lovely humans! Ashiah is a thespian and vocalist who has worked as a journalist and currently works at True North Housing Alliance for Butte County, and their partner, Henry is a country-folk musician with a new album called “Lost Gospel” in the works. They both bring so much dimension and love and compassion to our creative community and are such an inspiration to me, and hopefully to you as well!Cat...
2025-05-0146 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 35: Lydia CooleyPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.This episode is electric! Featuring Lydia Cooley, an up-and-coming musician and lover-of-life on the local scene... We have a fantastic conversation about what it means to make art, learning as you go, and leaning into the experience of being alive and being an artist.Catch Lydia on IG at @windfaerielyd to see when you can see her play live in town!The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a monthly supporter of the podcast here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!Produced and hosted by Ciara Barsotti.Production engineering and editing assistance by Solo...
2025-04-2434 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 34: Jacob DavenportPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Jacob Davenport, illustrator and stay-at-home-dad of two boys, and I have such a fun conversation on creativity amidst early parenthood and the realities of balancing the demands of modern life with a creative life. It's an inspiring talk to anyone who finds themselves wishing they had more time to create, with tons of little nuggets of wisdom to help you along, too!Jacob's work can be found at @abeldrawing on Instagram or at https://www.abelillustrations.com/.The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like...
2025-04-1732 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 33: Sarah PapePresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Sarah and I had such an inspiring conversation about the creative process and finding time for our passion projects amidst work and life responsibilities. I left this conversation feeling so ready to go make a creative mess, and I hope you have the same experience!Sarah Pape is a poet and prose writer who teaches English and works as the Managing Editor of Watershed Review and Flume Press at Chico State. She is also the Co-Director of the Northern California Writing Project where she works with educators in the...
2025-04-0333 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 32: Sammey ZangrilliPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio: www.makerradio.orgSammey Zangrilli and I talked about collaboration and creativity - working with the land and other creatives to make a better world for all of us! Check out this inspiring episode to learn more about Sammey, the creative and artistic force behind Turkey Tail Farms and Your Local Marketplace!Sammey is launching a new Saturday Market in the parking lot across from Oregrown on Park Avenue from 12-4 starting in April! You can find her work and all of the creative people in Chico that she...
2025-03-2031 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 31: Peter BerkowPresented by and recorded at Maker Radio.Peter and I had an inspiring conversation about how music and the arts are THRIVING in Chico! Peter Berkow has been and is a musician and teacher here in town for the last 50 years and has some stories to tell. This episode is nothing short of a love letter to this special little town we call home. You can listen to Peter and his wife Trisha play at "Jazz Brunches" on the first Sunday of every month for the next few months at the Winchester Goose, and catch...
2025-02-2030 min
Fly By FilmsThe Third Annual Fly By Film's Flight of Fantasia FinaleThe year’s come to an end, and the world of film is as wild and unpredictable as ever. Welcome to Fly By Films, where the conversation isn’t about what’s hot or what’s trendy — it’s about the films that matter, the ones that’ve burned themselves into our memories and won’t let go. No fancy lists here, just honest talk about the movies that made us laugh, cry, think, or sometimes just scratch our heads.
Your hosts — Jamison Barsotti, a film lover with a sharp eye and an even sharper tongue, and Blake Collier, the...
2025-01-1648 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 30: Ashley PenningIn the last of our four live audience recordings, Ashley Penning shares what inspires her, how she became a graphic designer, and what it's like to have a little one at home while working, in addition to managing commissions from local businesses! The episode ends with Lorna Such & some of the band Lo & Behold performing their set during the live show 💚 Lorna's song, "Take Your Time" is our theme song!
Check out Ashley's beautiful work on her website, www.ashleypenning.com, and follow her on Instagram @ashley.penning.
A big thank you to Darah at Durh...
2024-11-0717 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 29: Adrianna WileyAdrianna is as delightful a human as her bakes are delicious! We talk about how she became a full-time, professional baker during COVID times, why she loves Chico, and how she deals with imposter syndrome and keeps on keeping on! She has a wonderful story to share and lots of stellar advice for every creative out there. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!
Order a cake from Adrianna here.
And follow her on Instagram @adriannas_bakery.
A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for...
2024-10-2424 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 28: Curtis BellCurtis and I have a lively conversation about the student film community here in Chico and what led him to the unique, collaborative craft of filmmaking. Curtis Bell is the President of the Butte Film Institute, and is dedicated to building the local film community and empowering filmmakers. He is leading the organization of the Butte Film Festival, which will be held this year on Dec 6th-8th at the State Theatre, in Oroville!
Learn more about the Butte Film Festival on IG at @buttefilmfest or www.buttefilmfest.com, and follow Curtis at @blotter.curt.
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2024-10-1029 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 27: Sienna Orlando-LalagunaSienna and I get into the weeds with our love of plants and the outdoors, and how that inspires her ceramic pieces! It's a lovely conversation that listens like a love letter to the Sacramento Valley. Sienna Orlando-Lalaguna is the sole owner and maker behind Sienna Ceramics and makes field-to-table pottery based on the seasons for your kitchen, rituals, and feasts. Sienna also founded the Witch’s Market here in Chico in 2021, which will hold its fourth annual event this October.
Check out her work at @siennaceramics or siennaceramics.com, and come meet her and the other wi...
2024-09-2640 min
The Chico Creates PodcastChico Creates LIVE on Thursday!GET TICKETS
Here's the wee lil blurb I put in front of the last episode to remind everyone that we are not releasing an episode this week because we are having our first ever LIVE audience recording event!
Here are all the details:
Thursday, September 12
6:30-9:30 pm (doors open at 6)
Chico Women's Club
Tickets are $10: https://www.tinyurl.com/chicocreateslive
Also available at the door.
Interviews include Curtis Bell, Sienna Orlando-Lalaguna, Adrianna Wiley, and Ashley Penning.
Musical Performances by Dave Elke...
2024-09-0900 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 26: The Golden Girls**Get tickets to the live show on Sept 12, 2024 in Chico, CA at tinyurl.com/chicocreateslive**
This is a delightful, giggly & insightful episode with the Golden Girls - the ladies of @goldenhourchico, a women-owned studio dedicated to creating beautiful art in a safe, inclusive space for every body. If you've ever had questions about what it's like to be a tattoo artist, you've come to the right place! We had such a fascinating discussion and I had such a good time talking with Monica Painter @ladycobra, Kirsten Barsotti @babyghoul.tattoo, and Kaylen Parcell @kaylenmakestattoos.
Check out their work and l...
2024-08-2940 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 25: Mattie HinkleyMaker & Creator Mattie Hinkley and I had such a lively discussion about the intersection of art and craft (is there even a divide??), the DIY creative culture of Chico, and the realities of being a teacher with a creative practice. Mattie has such an interesting perspective on our beloved hometown as a Virginia born-and-raised transplant who fits right in! Plus - they share some BIG news for the Chico Art Scene that I can't wait for you to hear!
Follow Mattie's work on IG at @mattiehinkley and @secondcousingallery, or at mattiehinkley.com and secondcousin.org.
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2024-08-1525 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 24: Dave ElkeDave Elke and I had a great, inspiring episode about life as a creative in Chico! Dave is a Guitarist, Producer, Engineer and Tenured Faculty in Music and Recording Arts at Butte College as well as a family man! He has done it all and has so many stories and insights to share.
Dave has been in the bands Sick in the Head, Ginseng, Potluck, and is currently one of the duo, Sunday Iris, and Sound of Soul.
Follow Dave's quite enjoyable Instagram at @DaveElkeMusic.
A big thank you to Darah at Durham...
2024-08-0143 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 23: Bree EpleyIf you've ever wondered what kind of crazy alchemy goes into making stained glass, this is the episode for you! Bree Epley discovered and fell in love with her stained glass art practice only a few years ago and her story and enthusiasm is so inspiring. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Follow Bree on Instagram and see her beautiful work at @breeglassstudio or www.breeglassstudio.com.
A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's social media and marketing presence!
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2024-07-1827 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 22: Artist Cameron KellyThis is an episode rich in insight and real talk! Cameron & I discussed the role of arts & artists in society, why one might decide NOT to monetize their art, and bespoke outerwear for rocks, among other things! Please enjoy this episode with Cameron Kelly, who you might know as the Gallery Director at Chico Art Center or as a Professor at Butte College. Let us know what you think!
Follow Cameron on Instagram @camkelly.
A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for jumping in to help with The Chico Creates Podcast's soci...
2024-07-0457 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 21: Artist Lindsay HookI am so excited to share Lindsay Hook, of Lantern Print Co., with you! She is a digital illustrator who balances her creativity and home life in order to create lovely works of art available as prints, products, and most recently, the Lighted Window Tarot Deck! Take a listen to learn what inspires her and how she gets it all done.
Follow her on Instagram @lanternprintco and check out her website, where you can get her new Tarot Deck, at https://lanternprintco.com/.
A big thank you to Darah at Durham House Creative, Co., for...
2024-06-2024 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 20: Artist Rebecca ShellyI had an absolutely delightful conversation with Rebecca Shelly of @weftandwillowstudio all about how her journey brought her from Maine and painting, to Chico and fiber arts! Rebecca is an artist and teacher who recently opened a studio here in town where she teaches workshops on natural dying, sewing, weaving, embroidery, and more.
The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a monthly supporter of the podcast here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!
Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician Lorna Such.
Huge thank you as always to the Chico team at Metric Cosmetics for recording and editing this episode.
2024-05-2330 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 19: Photographer Jonathan GreenfieldI had a great conversation with Jonathan Greenfield of @greenfieldpetphotography on how great it is to be a pet lover in Chico! We talk about how he got into photography and how his life came to revolve around pets and animals, as well as his Chico Pets Calendar Fundraiser for the @chicoanimalshelter. You can enter the contest now and vote to help raise money for the Chico Animal Shelter's medical fund 💚
The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a monthly supporter of the podcast here. Thank you for keeping the show going!!
Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musi...
2024-05-0931 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 18: Writer Bonnie PipkinI'm so excited to share this episode with the creator of Bonfire Storytelling, Bonnie Pipkin! Bonnie is an author who was raised in Chico, moved to New York, found her way back to her hometown, started a family, and found a creative community ready to share their stories - we discuss the crazy path life took her on and learn more about her writing process.
Bonfire is a very special multi-generational storytelling event that is held the first week of the month at the Chico Women’s Club. Tickets sell like hotcakes the minute they go on sa...
2024-04-2528 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 17: Artist Ama PoseyAma and I talk all about how she strikes something akin to a balance between her studio practice, teaching classes for kids and adults here in Chico, and raising a family between Chico and Sacramento, and especially how so much of it all started in just the last few years and has become the thriving business it is today! It was awesome to get her insights on figuring out how to do your best work, and what brings her joy in life, as well as get into some of the exciting things she has on the horizon to share...
2024-04-1129 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 16: Musician Kirk WilliamsMusician Kirk Williams and I chat about the highs and lows that most creatives in today's world face, such as the balancing act between finding the time to write, to enjoying the freedom to experiment while working and living in Chico! It was great to hear from a born and raised Chico musician on how much things have changed in the best way for new artists to be able to join the scene and keep music in Chico thriving.
Definitely check out his solo project, Lish Bills, on Instagram @lishbills or online at lishbills...
2024-03-2832 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 15: David "Dragonboy" SutherlandI had a really an enlightening & fascinating conversation with Dragonboy, a Chico art scene icon! In this episode, you'll hear about his history with Chico and his artistic and spiritual path. Dragonboy is always good for some esoteric/metaphysical talk, and our conversation is a great inspiration to tune in, get outside, look at things from a new perspective, and put your creativity to work 🙌
Check out his assemblage work at the 1078 Gallery through March 25, 2024, in his collaborative show with another local artist, Mr. Black, called "ZUO BAU_tv Journey to the East Within" is...
2024-03-1444 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 14: Ross WiegelRoss Weigel, local printmaker and market scene frequenter, and I discuss everything we love about Chico, the story of why he got into printmaking and why he loves it so much, how becoming a father has evolved his art, and so much more. Join us on this inspiring and honest talk about making art in Chico and what it means to be part of this creative community!
You can find Ross on Instagram at @RossPMW. Follow along to see where he'll be marketing next so you can pick up your favorite of his hand...
2024-02-2234 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 13: Furlough FridaysIt was SO much fun to chat with the four members of Furlough Fridays! The band is comprised of two married couples: Minnie Mental (lead vocals) and JP (drums) and Meagatron (bass and backing vocals) and Adam (guitar). 💚 The four of them have so much chemistry and so many good vibes. We talked all about the way the band formed and how they're still going strong! So much love for Chico and the joy of creativity in this episode - enjoy!
Follow Furlough Fridays, get their new album "Whimsical Sweatshirts," and find out where you...
2024-02-0835 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 12: Maevyn CorvidIn this episode, Maevyn tells all! She shares her whole story about the major health event that launched her art career, and it gives so much context to the kind of work she creates. If you've been to the Bizarre Bazaar or to the Chico Art Center during Open Studios season in the last couple of years, without a doubt you've noticed her creepy-cool art that gives dead things new life!
Her story is fascinating and her work is so rich with meaning and craft, and her outlook on having a rare disease that...
2024-01-2552 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 11: Michael BoneIn this episode, Michael and I talk about all the things that fascinate him (the list is long!) and the secret to his approach to improving on any/all of his skills (hint: do what interests you!!). His approach to his craft can be adopted by anyone for an infinitely more interesting and exciting life. I loved listening to him tell his stories about how his processes have changed and how he's embracing the phase of life he's in, and I know you will too!
Follow Michael at @bone_maker on Instagram.
2024-01-1138 min
The Chico Creates PodcastBonus Episode: Ciara BarsottiIn this special year-end bonus episode, I interview... myself! Well, sort of. COVID and the holidays got the better of me and we did not get any new episodes with guests scheduled or recorded, so instead I found a quiet moment to let you get to know a little more about your host, me, Ciara Barsotti. I hope you enjoy this little musing episode and that it gives you some pleasant company wherever you are.
Learn more about me @ciarabarsotti on Instagram or at www.ciarabarsotti.com!
Stay tuned...
2023-12-1625 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 9: Musician Kat JohnsIn this episode, I interview local musician Cody "Kat" Johns, who is a local music teacher, punk rock drummer, guitarist and singer-songwriter, among many other things! We dive deep into how events in her life have shaped her music, and how the community she has found through music has, in turn, shaped her life. Such a great conversation that I can't wait for you to hear!
Follow Kat at @kat.johns.music on Instagram or learn more about her at https://katjohnsmusic.com/. You can join Kat at her community Open Mic at the...
2023-11-3038 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 8: Artist Christian Laney-ClarkIn Episode 8, I interview Christian Laney-Clark, the designer and artist behind Therros Western, a brand new art-forward handmade Western shirt brand! We talk about how he ended up sewing and the story behind his latest series, "A Westerly Direction," which you can find at the 1078 Gallery this December!
Follow Christian at @therroswestern and catch him at the artist reception at 1078 on December 1 from 6-8 pm.
The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a founding supporter of the podcast - thank you!!
Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chi...
2023-11-1623 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 7: Musicians Lorna Such & Webster MooreIn Episode 7, I interview two guests! Lorna Such and Webster Moore share how their love of music and this funky little band has grown over the years into something truly spectacular, how they weathered the pandemic, and what is next for the band Lo & Behold. This is a super fun episode that I think you'll enjoy!
Lo & Behold is a seven-piece groove band from Chico, California. Bringing a mix of soul, funk, groove, and tight rhythms, Lo & Behold's energetic shows will make you want to dance while capitulating the dizzying arrangements. Lo & Behold features Lorna Such and...
2023-11-0222 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 6: Artist Christian DavilaIn Episode 6, artist Christian Davila and I discuss why as artists we make what we make and how to discover your artistic voice, as well as all things bird-obsession and some of her innovative techniques to create her stunning bird sculptures. I don't know about you but I definitely want to add one of these beautiful birdies to my art collection!
Christian Davila's instagram is @visual_discord and her website is www.visualdiscord.com.
Other local groups/folks mentioned are Tatiana of the Chico Art Studio, the Idea Fab Labs, the Chico Arts and Culture Foundation (which...
2023-10-1928 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 5: Artist Lauren MeichtryI hope you enjoy my conversation with Lauren Meichtry on the relationship between cities and the humans that inhabit them! We discuss growing up in Chico, comparing the differences between US cities and European ones, and the creativity in all of us.
Lauren Meichtry's Instagram is @likem_design
and her website is www.laurenmeichtry.com.
The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a founding supporter of the podcast - thank you!!
Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico musician Lorna Such.
Huge thank you to the Chico team at Metric Cosmetics for recording and editing this episode.
2023-10-0532 min
The Create! PodcastMaking Space for Art, Life, and Motherhood with Ciara BarsottiWelcome to the latest episode of Art and Cocktails! Guest Spotlight: Ciara Barsotti In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Ciara Barsotti, artist and host of the Chico Creates Podcast. Listen as Ciara as she discusses her love for painting and explore conversations about her abstract art, fantastical landscape paintings, and vivid pet portraits. Grab Your Freebie! Don’t miss out on your FREE 15-day workbook from Art Queens. Get your gift now: Art Queens Workbook More About Ciara: Ciara Barsotti is the host of the Chico Creates po...
2023-09-3024 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 4: Pat HullThanks for listening to episode 4 of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local musician Pat Hull! Check out my conversation with him on managing the creative process, teaching as a spiritual practice, parenting, the natural ebb and flow of energy and how it all intersects to create our lives and add depth to our experience.
Pat Hull's Instagram is @pathullmusic and his website is https://pathullmusic.com
The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like you! Become a founding supporter of the podcast.
Theme song is "Take Your Time" by Chico mus...
2023-09-2135 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 3: Reta RickmersThanks for listening to episode 3 of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local artist, long-time Butte County resident, and retired art high school teacher, Reta Rickmers! She shares stories of her travels around the world and the country and California before settling in Chico, and goes into detail about her latest bodies of work.
- Reta Rickmer's Instagram is @chicoartgal and her website is https://retarickmersart.weebly.com/
- Learn more about the Open Studios Art Tour coming up in October.
This Episode is sponsored by Ikoda Collective in downtown Chico, CA.
The Chico Creates podc...
2023-09-0725 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 2: Artist Julian LaCombeThanks for listening to episode 2 of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local Chico artist and art teacher, Julian LaCombe! We talk about growing up as nerdy kids in rural areas, managing all the different aspects of a creative life, and our shared love of fantasy.
- Julian LaCombe's Instagram is @moonshadowmakersworkshop.
- Take a class with Julian at the CARD center.
- Learn more about the Open Studios Art Tour coming up in October.
This Episode is sponsored by Ikoda Collective in downtown Chico, CA. The Chico Creates podcast is made possible by supporters like...
2023-08-2428 min
The Chico Creates PodcastEpisode 1: Artist Greg ShaferIt's the Pilot Episode of the Chico Creates Podcast! In this episode, I interview local Chico artist, Greg Shafer, about his "Working Gods" show created during his tenure in the Idea Fab Labs Incubator program in Fall of 2022 as well as his thoughts on life in Chico, the honor of taking up a person's wall space, and tea.
You can find Greg Shafer's work on his Instagram @gregorioshaforio, or book a forest therapy walk with him through the Chico State Ecotherapy Program. Learn more about Idea Fab Labs here.
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2023-07-2857 minFly By FilmsChrist & Drug Culture (w/ Ciara Barsotti)Jamison and Blake and special guest Ciara Barsotti (artist and better half of Jamison) talk about parenting, "Nice Cream," and her high effort, pristinely-produced podcast Chico Creates. Folks, we have hit the big time. Our first real major podcast personality joins us for a discussion of 2017's Mandy starring Nic Cage, Andrea Riseborough, and Linus Roach.
We talk about how Panos Cosmatos (whether he is a real person or not) mirrors the paid film criticisms of Nicolas Winding Refn who is always said to be all style and no substance. Yet we talk about how Mandy differs...
2023-07-261h 57Fly By FilmsIntrosode: Mandy (2017)Jamison and special guest Ciara introduce the 2017 film MANDY. They banter a bit about whether the director is a real person and give a strong content warning about the amount of violence and colors there are in this film. Enjoy!
2023-07-1806 min
Brave Enough To TryConversation with Artist Ciara Barsotti | We talk leveraging your local community, getting your work out there, plus tips + tricks for a successful market pop-up.In this episode, Ciara shares the ways in which you can leverage your local community to get your artwork (or goods) out into the community! We go over things like:Starting small- Who to reach out to and how.Making sure your legit - Like having a sellers permit, the ways people can get in touch with you, even the ways you can take payment.Thinking outside the box - unusual places you can reach out to that maybe you didn't think about before.Reading the fine print - understanding if local businesses will take percentages...
2023-07-0634 min
Painting Your PathPainting Your Path: Interview with Artist Ciara BarsottiExcited to share this episode with you! Ciara was a former client. Sharing her story today.About Ciara: Ciara Barsotti is an artist whose work has always reflected her life's journey and the places she's experienced. As a brand new mom, she's found a new lease on her creative life through fun and colorful abstract paintings inspired by the colors and textures she loves from the world around her.Connect with Ciara:Website: www.ciarabarsotti.comInstagram: @ciarabarsotti ...
2023-05-1127 minFly By FilmsBe Kind...RemindJamison and Blake celebrate their fifth record-breaking film podcast by talking about 2008's Be Kind Rewind by director Michel Gondry starring Yasin Bey (formerly Mos Def), Jack Black, and the cheerleader of the working class, Danny Glover! However, we don't just celebrate this milestone by ourselves. No! We have guests! Two of them! Our wives, Melissa Collier & Ciara Barsotti join us briefly to give us their #hottakes on the film. We fully understand if you just want to shut the episode down after they finish. What more could be said? However, that has never stopped Jamison and Blake from...
2022-09-091h 48
Passionate Painter Podcast0080-Making Your Art on Your Own Terms with Painter Ciara BarsottiWelcome Back. In today's podcast, I get to introduce you to my new found soul sister American Painter Ciara Barsotti. Ciara is a creative force whose work successfully intertwines the soulful and the playful. We touched upon many areas I know you'll resonate with, from finding your voice to making time for your art to pricing and selling your work on your terms.Now if you're a regular listener, I'm sure you've heard me say there's no right way to be an artist. And it's true. But, there are definitely some common traits...
2022-08-2948 minFly By FilmsHoly Sh!t, That Was Morgan Freeman!Jamison and Blake debut their alter-egos Blake and Jamison while both being very sick at the recording of this episode. It was a hair's edge on covering up coughs on both sides, but don't worry dear listener we left the sniffles in there free of charge. The boys introduce the official name of the podcast, talk about the podcast and social media artwork by the talented Ciara Barsotti, and play our first voicemail live on the show! We then move into Blake's film selection for this episode 1980's Brubaker starring Robert Redford, the guy from Twin Peaks and the...
2022-08-131h 47
Story of My Pet: Tales of Animal Rescue, Fostering & AdoptionAll About Art, Animals, and Pet PortraitsIn episode 11, I welcome my guest, Ciara Barsotti. Ciara is an artist and pet portraitist living in Chico, CA with her husband and their two cats, William Blake and Nobody. Her and husband are also expecting their first baby in December. Ciara is an animal lover who grew up with a menagerie of wonderful pets. As an artist, she explores and celebrates her love for nature and animals through her work. She also captures the personality of others’ pets through her commissioned pet portraits.Ciara also wanted to share some of her art with all of you, my...
2022-08-1137 min