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Artist/Mother Podcast167: Embracing Experimentation and Seasonality with Courtney DudleyFor Courtney Dudley, experimentation is not just a method—it’s a mindset that makes space for joy, learning, and emotional expression. In this episode she shares how her artistic journey has stemmed from her desire to experiment. Her use of natural dyes is deliberate and unpredictablity is central to her process. Courtney’s journey as an artist […]2025-05-271h 06
Artist/Mother Podcast166: Focusing on Abundance and Community with Katie ShulmanWhat a conversation! It was my biggest joy to connect with Katie Shulman an artist, organizer, arts administrator in Detroit, MI. Katie and I jump right in swapping birth stories, the banal and bizarre experience of bringing life into the world, and connecting over parenting styles and hopes for our kids. We got to lots […]2025-04-231h 22
Artist/Mother Podcast165: Creating Your Own Rules to Break with Andrea MyersFor Andrea Myers, the process of creating a life as an artist and creating her work is symbiotic. An artist based in the midwest, Andrea explores the space between two and three dimensionality, hybridizing painting, sculpture and fiber arts in her stunning and typically large scale artworks. From an early age Andrea was “dragged along […]2025-03-241h 20
Artist/Mother Podcast164: Reflecting on Your Season of Artist Parenthood with Kaylan ButeynI have had this episode on my mind and heart for a while now. Over the past year I have been slowly going through documents in my studio and in my office. Papers, photos, memorabilia from the last 15-20 years of my life… from when I first began doing photography in college to where I […]2025-03-1128 min
Artist/Mother Podcast163: Acts of Care- Art and Chronic Illness with Sara WinstonCheck out our interview with Sara J. Winston! Sara J. Winston is an artist based in New York. She works with photographs, text, and the book form to describe and respond to chronic illness and its ongoing impact on her body, mind, family, and memory. In 2015 Sara was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For many years […]2025-02-111h 02
Artist/Mother Podcast162: Imagining a Livable Future with Hannah ChalewHannah Chalew is an artist, educator and environmental activist from New Orleans. In this interview we discuss Hannah’s perspective on moving back to her hometown of NOLA and finding community there as an artist. Living in an area that is visibly being destroyed by the fossil fuel industry, Hannah’s work explores what I means to […]2025-01-161h 09
Artist/Mother Podcast161: 12 Notable Artist/Mother Moments in 2024 with Kaylan ButeynThis episode is a reflection from podcast host Kaylan Buteyn, an artist living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this episode Kaylan shares a list of 12 superlatives in 2024 from her perspective as an artist/mother. We hope this list inspires your own reflection on what you experiences in 2024! #1 – Best Exhibition I Saw […]2025-01-0129 min
Artist/Mother Podcast160: The World Needs Art that Only Mothers Can Make with Catherine RickettsI’m so grateful to share this episode with you and for the work that Artist/Mother/Writer Catherine Ricketts is doing! Catherine is the author of the book The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity. In this conversation with Catherine I learn why she felt like this book was one she needed to write. We […]2024-11-0454 min
Artist/Mother Podcast159: Moments for Drawing, Painting and Mothering with Anna IlsleySometimes we think of artists as either intuitive or conceptual, but Anna Ilsley defies this separation. Our conversation in this episode was a picture into Anna’s process of using drawing to tap into intangible concepts like intimacy and sensuality within archaic ideals like chastity, sin, and other societal expectations placed on women. She describes working […]2024-10-111h 06
Artist/Mother Podcast158: The Labor and Love of Piecing a Life Together with Victoria van der LaanDo you struggle to call yourself an artist? This conversation is for all of you out there with a non-linear path to embracing your artist identity. I resonate so strongly with Victoria van der Laan’s journey discovering ways she was always on a path to being an artist, and working toward a values-driven life both […]2024-09-041h 11
Artist/Mother Podcast157: Patience, Persistence, and Letting Go of Guilt with Tahnee LonsdaleIt is not everyday that you get to interview one of your art crushes! Tahnee Lonsdale’s figurative paintings have always resonated with me, and in this episode, I got the behind the scenes peek into her practice and life. Tahnee grew up in Sussex, UK, and moved to LA when her two children were young. […]2024-05-151h 02
Artist/Mother Podcast156: A Slow and Steady Practice with Sara KhanAt long last I have a chance to sit down and talk with Vancouver-based artist, Sara Khan! Sara is an artist working across many mediums, but mainly using water-based media to create large scale works on paper, though we find time to discuss how a recent collaboration with Sandeep Johal resulted in explorations in fiber, […]2024-04-161h 11
Artist/Mother Podcast155: Systems of Support with Caitlin WinnerAs artists, we all know that moment of noticing something in our daily life that is worthwhile to pursue in our work. But what does it take to get from the moment of noticing to a final piece? In my conversation with Caitlin Winner, we discuss how she goes from the act of noticing through […]2024-03-2059 min
Artist/Mother Podcast154: Boundless Mutual Support with Sean Desiree and Alisa Sikelianos CarterThis episode is special in so many ways! I sit down with artists, caregivers, partners, and co-jurors of the upcoming Painting at Night exhibition (apply here!), Alisa Sikelianos-Carter and Sean Desiree. These two blew me away with not only the depth and importance of their individual art practices, but also their unwavering support for each […]2024-02-271h 07
Artist/Mother Podcast153: Cyclical Living and a Nomadic Studio Practice with Jessica CaldasThis episode features a wonderful discussion with artist Jessica Caldas ranging from topics around the lifestyle of an artist to setting boundaries in both personal and professional settings. Jessica works across mediums in painting, drawing, printmaking, soft sculpture, and splits her time between Atlanta and North Central Florida. She runs Good News Arts, a community […]2024-02-131h 19
Artist/Mother Podcast152: Proof of Care and Making Pivots with Camille WarmingtonCamille Warmington uses acts of making to memorialize those who come before us while simultaneously building her own legacy. In this beautiful conversation on today’s episode, Camille shares a story of transformation that embraces each stage in life with thoughtfulness and openness to transformation. Camille studied painting at the Glassell School of Art at the […]2024-01-1658 min
Artist/Mother Podcast151: Don’t Make a Happy Artist Happier and Other Lessons with Kaylan ButeynTune in to this recent episode with Kaylan as she shares 4 lessons she’s been learning recently! This talk is candid, honest, and heartfelt and we hope you enjoy. Hear me share about why I don’t think you should make a happy artist happier, how I have found time to read this past year, a […]2024-01-0633 min
Artist/Mother Podcast150: Embracing Sentimentality and Filtering Out Criticism with Emily WeinerWhat I love about today’s guest on the podcast is all the time she spent in a professional percolation mode that has recently resulted in an explosion of work with an incredibly strong throughline and voice. Emily Weiner combines ceramics and oil painting featuring eclectic imagery and bold colors. She received a BA from Barnard […]2023-12-181h 12
Artist/Mother Podcast149: Caregiving, Consumerism, and a Love of Materiality with Denise TreizmanMy relationship to consumerism and waste is something that really shifted for me when I became a mother. We all feel the pull to consume and to bring objects into our homes, yet the reality is that in creating space for ourselves, we impact our home in a larger-scale way as we damage the planet. […]2023-11-2554 min
New Visionary PodcastEmbracing Curiosity & Personal Inquiry to Create Your Most Meaningful Work with Kaylan ButeynIn today’s episode we chat with Kaylan Buteyn, visual artist & founder of the Artist/Mother podcast and Thrive Together network. We chat about art and motherhood, finding a sense of balance, and how you can strengthen your creative practice by allowing curiosity to guide your work. Here’s what we discuss:1. The role of textiles in Kaylan’s work as a visual artist exploring legacies of care.2. How Kaylan's experience as an artist and mother inspired her to launch the Artist/Mother podcast.3. Why it’s valid (and sometimes necessary) to take a step b...2023-11-0248 min
Arts To Hearts PodcastKaylan Buteyn on following her creative dreams while navigating motherhoodThis week, our host Charuka Arora invites Kaylan Buteyn, who talks about her life as an artist and a mother. Kaylan’s journey is a fascinating one because she became an artist after becoming a mother. Unlike many other artists, Kaylan did not have the luxury to give her career the time she wanted to. Despite the odds, she talks about discovering her creative passions and the challenges she had to endure while juggling the roles in her personal as well as professional life. For Kaylan, it was hard to find opportunities in a small town, but she created her ow...2023-10-1250 min
Artist/Mother Podcast148: Trusting the Rhythms of the Studio and Prioritizing Parenting with Amy ChanOn the podcast, I frequently discuss balancing seasons of life with the artists I interview. We sometimes explore frustration, evolution, or the benefits of having our work adapt to life circumstances. Today’s episode is no exception as I discuss the rhythms of a year and even a lifetime with abstract painter Amy Chan. Amy is […]2023-09-2655 min
Artist/Mother Podcast147: Mothering and Art Making During Our Climate Crisis with Heather Bird HarrisCan our interconnectedness inspire us towards unity in a time of climate and cultural crisis? Heather Bird Harris is an artist dedicating her life and work towards this effort. Inspired by nature and interested in the human effect on it, Heather has been creating work that responds to and captures the land. From polluted water […]2023-09-121h 11
Artist/Mother Podcast146: Integrating Simplicity and Ease into Your Practice with Leeah JooIn today’s episode, I talk with Leeah Joo, a Korean-American oil painter based in Connecticut. Born in Seoul to a sculptor father and an illustrator mother, Leeah moved to Indiana when she was 10. Our discussion ranges from how Leaah navigated the move to the U.S. as a child to how she has told the […]2023-08-291h 07
Artist/Mother Podcast145: Chronic Illness, Caregiving and Intentional Leaps Forward with Jean Gray MohsIn today’s episode I speak with a friend who has been along the ride with me since the beginning of my artist community building journey. Born and raised in North Carolina, Jean Gray Mohs is an incredible artist and member of her community with an inspiring story. Jean Gray has a BFA in Painting and […]2023-08-1449 min
Artist/Mother Podcast144: Getting Back to Your Art After a BreakTransitioning back to the studio after a summer focusing on the family can be a challenge. On this episode I wanted to walk you through 5 steps for getting back to your art after a break! I hope this conversation is a dose of encouragement and affirmation for the season you are in. Step 1: […]2023-08-0916 min
Artist/Mother Podcast143: Maintaining a Sense of Self as an Artist and a Caregiver with Tara Carpenter Estrada, Kate Windley and Hannah FosterHow do we maintain our sense of self and our boundaries with the intense demands of caregiving alongside our passions for our art practices? We explore these ideas in a meaningful discussion with the curator of the Together/Alone exhibition at Stay Home Gallery and two of the artists from the show. I hope you will […]2023-06-011h 12
Artist/Mother Podcast142: One Eye on the Studio, One Eye on the Kids with Crystalle LacoutureIn this episode, I talk with painter and conceptual artist, Crystalle Lacouture. Crystalle’s work is so timely and important right now as we face increased gun violence in the US as well as an increased cultural awareness around the importance of holding space for grief and mourning. With a father working in hospitality in high […]2023-04-241h 01
Artist/Mother Podcast141: Breaking Away from Shame and Breaking into Weaving with Lauren Salazar and Melissa English CampbellIn a first for the Artist/Mother Podcast, I talk to not one, but two artists who work on a loom! In this episode I speak to weavers Lauren Salazar and Melissa English Campbell. We get into the details of the process of weaving and the rich meaning that can be found in this type of […]2023-03-291h 14
Artist/Mother Podcast140: Working Smart and Carving a Path in Sculpture with Kelly Sheppard MurrayToday we welcome Kelly Sheppard Murray to the podcast. I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with Kelly and her community when I exhibited my work at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Kelly got her BFA in Art Education and Sculpture from UNCG and an MFA from East Carolina University. […]2023-02-131h 03
Artist/Mother Podcast139: Navigating Multiple Demanding Roles with Teresa Vazquez and Hannah BurnworthToday’s episode is so special, because I interview two artists in my community here in Indiana. I got to know Hannah Burnworth and Teresa Vazquez when I co-curated them into a show with Lyndy Bazile in Fort Wayne, IN. I am so thrilled to have these two amazing artist/mother/teachers in my world. Throughout our discussion […]2023-01-231h 18
Artist/Mother Podcast138: Developing Art and Life Simultaneously with Austin ThomasAustin Thomas is an artist that has done it all, from large-scale sculpture to a rigorous sketchbook practice alongside owning a gallery and then teaching. Join me as I learn how Austin has, in her words “…developed a way of making my art that goes along with a way of making my life.” You will […]2022-12-1249 min
Artist/Mother Podcast137: Making Honest Art About Motherhood with Cassie ArnoldIn today’s episode I talk with my friend Cassie Arnold about her work and her journey from navigating frequent rejection to suddenly finding herself needing to be the one to say “no” to opportunities coming her way. I am thrilled that Painting at Night was the first group exhibit to feature Cassie’s fiber work, and […]2022-10-3154 min
Artist/Mother Podcast136: Cramming Everything into Every Moment with Mandy Cano VillalobosWe’re so excited to welcome Mandy Cano Villalobos to the podcast today. Mandy is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores ideas of home, memory, and cultural identity. Mandy’s bio is a work of art in and of itself because her accomplishments are so vast. Creativity and art have always been a part of Villalobos’ life. […]2022-10-1458 min
Artist/Mother Podcast135: (Literally) Writing the Book on Art and Parenthood with Hettie JudahThis week’s podcast episode features journalist and writer Hettie Judah. We’re proud and grateful to be able to share some time with such a critical voice in the world of art. She’s written in publications from Vogue to The New York Times (just look at this list), and as if that weren’t impressive enough, her […]2022-09-2755 min
Artist/Mother Podcast134: The 3rd Painting at Night Panel Discussion with Sandy Clafford, Tamara Zibners and Jacquelyn StryckerPurchase the 2022 Painting at Night Catalogue HERE! Thanks to Emily Nola who designed the book for us!Trigger Warning: Please note that in this episode, there are multiple mentions of the overturning of Roe v. Wade as well as references to abortion and human/civil rights violations in the United States of America. This episode of […]2022-09-141h 29
Colour Me Happy!Find YOUR Community - With Kaylan Buteyn Founder of Artist/Mother PodcastHere is your fresh steaming cup of Weekend Inspiration - You are not Alone Find YOUR community!
Some of the best I can give you in life, not just motherhood or being an artist but in LIFE! Find YOUR community!
There is a lid for every pot and you are not alone.
It is lovely friends and beautiful people who lift you up and encourage you to go beyond what you have even imagined for yourself. I have been fortunate enough to have a supportive community with many creative friends, and we all...2022-08-211h 00
Artist/Mother Podcast133: Intersections of Family Structures: The Artist/Father Episode with Alex Paik, Matthew Plett, and Theoplis Smith IIIThis may be the Artist/Mother Podcast, but I have a very unique surprise for you this week. Today I’m chatting with three fabulous Artist DADS. It was just Father’s Day in the U.S. this weekend, and as you know–with parenting–it’s all hands on deck. I’m so excited to be expanding the narrative for this special […]2022-06-201h 21
Artist/Mother Podcast132: The Best Ways to Experience Authentic Growth In Your Art CareerWhat steps have you taken to propel your art career forward? What are the most influential things you’ve done to see authentic growth? On this episode we’ve asked 12 incredible artists from our community to share their secrets. Artists who have professional careers and who are mentors in our programming. We hope you love this […]2022-06-1455 min
Artist/Mother Podcast131: Joining Forces to Honor Our Communities and Ourselves with Jamie Smith and Kaylan ButeynWelcome to another episode of the Artist/Mother Podcast! In today’s chat, I’ve got my good friend Jamie Smith joining me. Today, we’re talking about Community over Competition, and we’ve got a very exciting announcement to share with you, so stay tuned. Let’s start with a little introduction on Jamie. She is, in her own words, […]2022-06-051h 05
Artist/Mother Podcast130: Revival Through Determination: A Career Built on Goals Set, Met, and Exceeded with Judith BraunTrigger warning: This episode contains reference to physical abuse from an intimate partner. In this episode of the Artist/Mother Podcast, I interview lifelong artist and 2022 “Painting at Night” juror Judith Braun. At 74, Judith’s artwork is prolific, and she’s explored artistic media across genres. From figurative painting, to video, to finger painting with charcoal, […]2022-05-301h 04
Artist/Mother Podcast129: 6 Strategies for Planning a Personal Retreat with Kaylan ButeynThis short episode shares 6 strategies to create your own personal retreat which will help you implement rest in your life. We challenge you to make one happen for yourself over the summer or the next 3 months! What is a personal retreat? It’s a day just for you! How do you calm that noise […]2022-05-2325 min
Artist/Mother Podcast128: Looking Outwards & Inwards – On Postpartum Mental Health & Art Making with Julia Schwadron MarianelliThoughtfulness and vulnerability are at the forefront in this conversation. Painter Julia Schwadron Marianelli beautifully describes lessons learned during her journey from postpartum anxiety to a more fulfilling sense of community, self-compassion, and groundedness both as an artist and as a mother. Julia was the founder of and director for the Low-Residency MFA program in […]2022-05-171h 10
Artist/Mother Podcast127: Exploring Intimacy and Connection Through Painting with Michelle DollIn today’s episode, Painter Michelle Doll shares how she moved with her 8-year-old son from Ohio to New York City to pursue her dream of getting an MFA at the New York Academy of Art. In a story that feels like it is straight out of a movie, Michelle learned how to make it in […]2022-05-031h 03
Artist/Mother Podcast126: “Save Your Best Self For Home” and Other Stories of Advice from Artist/MothersWhat an honor to share this episode! 13 Artist/Mothers have tales of thoughtful and encouraging advice that was shared with them at one time, and that they are now passing along to you. I included my own stories of advice that has meant a lot to me as well including a moment of much-needed encouragement […]2022-04-2641 min
Artist/Mother Podcast125: Finding Connection with Ourselves and Others in New Communities with Yurim GoughSometimes our life journeys shape our careers in ways that are so rich and fulfilling, leading to artwork that is both a unique contribution to our communities and to our own personal growth. Yurim Gough’s journey took her from establishing her own business as a shoe designer in Korea to a new life in England, […]2022-04-181h 03
Artist/Mother Podcast124: Sharing Queer Birth Stories and Imagining the Future of Feminism with Liss LaFleurWhen a story begins with tiny piglets competing in a foot race for oreos, you know you are in for a treat! Interdisciplinary artist, activist, and edjucator Liss LaFleur shares the ins and outs of her research-based art practice and how her own journey to parenthood has inspired the Queer Birth Project. We start with […]2022-04-0456 min
Artist/Mother Podcast123: City to Country – Journeying Towards a Nature Enriched Life with Lauren LuloffHow many of us found ourselves making huge life changes over the past few years? Perhaps these were changes we always longed for, or maybe ones we newly discovered that we needed. In this episode painter Lauren Luloff and I discuss her recent move from New York to Maine. We cover how this has shifted […]2022-03-2858 min
Artist/Mother Podcast122: Embracing the Leakiness and Messiness of Our Days with Amy WongIn a world that expects perfection, how can we embrace the chaos and uncontrolled nature of our lives? It was an incredible gift to share in conversation about this topic with artist, feminist and professor, Amy Wong. Amy’s art practice resides in this juxtaposition itself. Oscillating between different systems of representation to evoke non-linear, personal […]2022-03-211h 04
Artist/Mother Podcast121: Following Your Ethics and Modeling the Changes You Want to See in the Art World with Selina TreppCan you imagine creating art with the same materials for 10 years? For Selina Trepp, this structure and her limited materials provide her with subject matter – an ecological closed-system that is self-depleting. By constantly over painting and over drawing the same pieces and structures, Selina is faced with the challenge of how far to […]2022-02-2852 min
Artist/Mother Podcast120: Six Decades of Artist/Mother Life – a Legacy of Vitality and Creativity with Helen RedmanWhat does it mean to leave a legacy? For Helen Redman, it includes preserving her art, but also continuing to nurture creativity and vitality until the very end. In this 2nd episode of her two-part interview, we talk about connecting the thru-lines in her work over the years, preserving her art, and passing on wisdom […]2022-02-211h 16
Artist/Mother Podcast119: Processing Pain and Maternal Loss Through Decades of Art Making with Helen Redman and Daughter Nicole Barchilon FrankThe cycles of life, of a body, are continually evolving and constantly pulled back into nature’s natural balancing act of birth and rebirth. In this two-part series with Helen Redman and her daughter, Nicole, we explore these life and body cycles through a look back at the incredible six decades of Helen’s art career and […]2022-02-141h 21
Artist/Mother Podcast118: How the Studio Nourishes Us Through Different Phases of Motherhood with Erin Patton McFarren and Lisa AlbertsMelding art into your daily life – how can it work? For these two cyanotype artists Erin Patton McFerrin and Lisa Alberts, the process is so important. While Lisa’s sunprints rely heavily on the flora that her daughters bring her, Erin relies mostly on being near water to create fluid abstractions. Despite these different starting […]2022-02-071h 07
Studio Noize: Black Art PodcastInward with curator Jasmine WilsonIn partnership with Stay Home Gallery, I present Inward, a virtual exhibition curated by Jasmine Wilson, one of the 2021 curatorial fellows. Jasmine is an amazing young emerging curator who has interned at the Studio Museum in Harlem and at ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta GA. Jasmine talks about her time in the curatorial fellowship, how she’s working to develop her artistic voice, and the process of creating this exhibition. Consider this the beginning of the mini-artist talk for the virtual exhibition. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be dropping mini-episodes featuring all the artists in the show talking abou...2021-07-1337 min
Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese WoodReflections and Lessons Learned from Various ArtistsI still can’t believe that it’s been five years since I started the Savvy Painter podcast. Back when I first started, there were hardly any podcasts about, by, or for artists. Today, there are a ton of options out there, and I’m happy to call many of them friends! On this episode - I decided to do something different - I sat down with a handful of fellow podcasters to answer three questions. What is one common thread you noticed from speaking to so many artists? What advice would you give to an emerging artist who somet...2019-08-081h 15
The Laura Horn Art Podcast29. Lessons in Art & LifeI am having an a-ha week. You know, one of those weeks when life serves you up some valuable lessons and you surprise yourself by paying attention. A few things that I have realised are:
1) De-cluttering is immensely satisfying (thank you Marie Kondo)
2) Weekends deserve protection
3) The best social media strategy is the one that feels healthy
4) Sometimes you don't need to chase shiny new things
5) Teaching teaches the teacher
I also have not one but three podcast suggestions for your playlist. Art lovers can rejoice as the number and quality...2019-02-2131 min
ELISE GETS CRAFTYMAKER CHAT 3: Kaylan Buteyn / ep 131elise chats with abstract artist Kaylan Buteyn about creative exploration and her transition to painting. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes131 (explicit rating is for one minor curse word.)2017-10-0434 min