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The Art of Selling Online Courses199 Skip the Funnel: My Simpler Course StrategySend us a text Work With Me - https://datadrivenmarketing.co/done-for-youWhen Wendy Solganik spent months building out a sales funnel for her art courses, she was following all the conventional wisdom. She'd already seen the Jeff Walker launch formula work in other industries. She knew the playbook. But after investing significant time, energy, and money, the funnel simply didn't convert.Instead of doubling down on what the gurus were teaching, Wendy made a counterintuitive decision. She went back to simple email marketing and built her online art school i...
2025-10-2154 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikExploring Creative Boundaries with Evan HaleyIn this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews artist, and Executive Producer of Willa Workshops, Evan Haley. Wendy really wanted to bring Evan onto the podcast to highlight an emerging opportunity for book artists within Fodder School: the opportunity to create truly unique artist books from lessons in Fodder School that aren’t specifically designed with a book as the end product in mind!They discuss Evan's unique journey from studying pre-med sciences at Princeton University to becoming a mixed media artist, and delve into the creative pr...
2025-09-0458 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikUnlocking Creativity: An Artistic Journey with Jane ChippIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, Wendy interviews artist Jane Chipp, who is returning to Fodder School 5 as a teacher. They delve into Jane's artistic journey, from her early fascination with handmade crafts influenced by her family's Baltic heritage to her evolution into a mixed media artist specializing in collage, assemblage art, journaling, and textiles. Jane shares pivotal moments, including her participation in a three-year textile art program, her transformative experience with a found collection of personal artifacts, and her prolific work during the COVID-19 lockdown. Together, they discuss the benefits and challenges of...
2025-08-221h 33
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikMid-Century Mixed Media Magic with Susan RossiterIn this episode of the "Show Up or Shut Up" podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews Columbus, Ohio-based mixed media artist Susan Rossiter. Susan shares her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania, studying fine art, and moving across the country, to establishing herself as a prolific artist with a disciplined practice. The conversation delves into Susan’s inspirations—particularly the colors, shapes, and patterns of the 1950s-1970s, her love for experimental materials, and her evolution from traditional art school techniques to vibrant, mid-century-inspired mixed media works. Susan discusses balancing a full-time day job with her art career, her involvement with...
2025-08-201h 37
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikA Creative Journey with Roxanne Evans StoutIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews mixed media artist Roxanne Evans Stout. Wendy announces that Roxanne will be joining Fodder School 5 as a first-time instructor. The conversation delves into Roxanne's artistic journey which began in her childhood in Santa Monica and evolved through various stages, including her experiences growing up in different places due to her father's Air Force career, her education in the sciences at Humboldt State, and her eventual shift to a more free-form, mixed media art style. Roxanne talks about her teaching career, her close relationship with...
2025-08-181h 09
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikExploring Art and Creativity with Wendy ShraggIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews contemporary mixed media artist Wendy Shragg. Wendy shares her artistic journey from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, discussing her vibrant fine art collage work, color theory, and experiences in design. She recalls childhood influences, including her family's creative environment and early artistic endeavors. Wendy also talks about her diverse careers ranging from makeup artistry to travel consulting, and how she ultimately embraced her passion for art. The conversation delves into her love for gel printing, collage, and her innovative mixed media projects that combine personal and...
2025-08-151h 27
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikCrafting a Creative Path: A Conversation with Mixed Media Artist Cheiron BrandonIn this episode, Wendy Solganik interviews Cheiron Brandon, a mixed media artist specializing in greeting cards. Cheiron shares her journey from discovering a local stamp store to becoming a prolific maker with a deep expertise in Tim Holtz's distress line. The discussion covers her evolving art style, teaching workshops, and participating in design teams. She also talks about her recent personal transitions and how she integrates her creative life into her new surroundings. The episode delves into the intricacies of using various mixed media products and offers insights into the world of card making and mixed media art.
2025-08-131h 17
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikThe Inspirational Art Journey of Dori PatrickIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik speaks with mixed media artist Dori Patrick. Together, they explore Dori's creative life, which includes owning a make-and-take art studio in Marion, Iowa, and moving on to focus on her personal artistic endeavors. Dory shares her childhood experiences growing up in Iowa, her artistic influences, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career, such as her inspirational trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. They delve into Dori's approach to making art, her distinctive colorful style, and how she navigates highs and lows as an artist. Dori offers...
2025-08-111h 39
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikArtist Arlyna Blanchard: From Graphic Designer to Fodder School TeacherIn Season Five, Episode 3 of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews artist Arlyna Blanchard. Arlyna, who resides in Singapore and runs her own design firm, will be joining Fodder School 5 as a teacher for the first time. The episode explores Arlyna's artistic journey, from her early influences in the Philippines to her expansive career in graphic design in Taiwan and now in Shanghai. They discuss her experiences with urban sketching, digital scrapbooking, and the challenges of teaching online art courses. Arlyna shares personal anecdotes about balancing a demanding career while raising twins, and how...
2025-08-081h 22
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikBravery and Transformation: An Interview with Artist Cathy NicholsIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik continues Season Five with an inspiring interview with mixed media artist Kathy Nichols. Announced as a new instructor for Fodder School 5, Cathy shares her artistic journey from her early days in Huntington, New York, to becoming a prolific mixed media artist known for her vibrant floral and nature-inspired works. The discussion delves into Cathy's transition from various day jobs to full-time artistry, the impact of her grandmother on her color palette, and the importance of bravery and intuition in her career. Wendy and Cathy explore...
2025-08-061h 40
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikFrom Science Buff to Creative Genius: The Inspirational Journey of Kate McCurrachIn this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, Wendy Solganik interviews mixed media artist Kate McCurrach. Kate, who has been an inspiring participant and leader in previous Fodder School years, will now join as a teacher for Fodder School 5. Wendy and Kate delve into Kate's harrowing life story, which includes a pioneering family history, a battle with multiple chronic illnesses including lupus, and a radical career shift from science to art. Kate shares her experiences of crafting scientific-themed creations, running a successful Etsy shop, and participating in high-end craft shows. She talks about her creative process...
2025-08-041h 30
(A)Theist PodcastEp. 45 - Wendy Solganik: Finding Joy Through CreativityCan creativity be a form of spiritualism? What about meditation? Kelley and Erin would both absolutely say YES.Kelley recently met Wendy Solganik, the creator ofwww.willawanders.com. She teaches courses on making art for thesake of art itself. No push for perfection. No need to impress others. Just purely to relax and find joy. Digging deeper, Kelley learned Wendy has an incredible life story… She initially pursued a high-stress, high-income, professional career only to do what SO MANY of us dream of: give it up and make art!Wendy is so refreshingly hon...
2025-02-1058 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikBalancing Art, Business, and Life with Laura HornIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy interviews iconic Australian mixed media artist Laura Horn. They discuss Laura's journey in the art world, the impact of her online courses, and the challenges of balancing art creation with the demands of running an art business. Laura talks about the transition from art to business tasks, managing stress, and the importance of embracing different life phases. Wendy shares her struggles with space for creating art and the guilt
associated with balancing family and work responsibilities. The
conversation reveals insights into the evolving roles and expectations...
2024-11-181h 31
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikMixed Media Artist Carrie Smith on Teaching, Travels, and the Art of ADHDIn this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, Wendy Solganik interviews Carrie Smith, an artist and new instructor in Fodder School 4. Carrie reflects on her 12-year teaching career, her evolution into a collage artist inspired by her daughter, and her global travels that deeply influence her art. The discussion covers Carrie's experiences with adult ADHD, its late diagnosis, and its impact on her life and family's dynamics. They explore her journey of teaching world culture art classes to children, and the significant role that Fodder School played in her artistic development. The episode emphasizes the blend...
2024-08-261h 43
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikArt, Life, and Self-Discovery: A Journey with Stephanie LeeIn this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy engages with artist Stephanie Lee in an enlightening discussion about her life, creative process, and personal evolution. Growing up in Southern Oregon, Stephanie speaks about balancing her artistic passion with life on a mini farm, and her unique use of Plaster of Paris. They explore deep themes such as dealing with jealousy, the rewards and struggles of being an artist, and discovering one's true purpose. The conversation also examines the impact of Instagram on artists, emphasizing personal fulfillment and setting goals beyond social media metrics. Stephanie's...
2024-08-232h 04
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikBalancing Art, Education, and Business: A Conversation with Tracey WozniakIn Season 4, Episode 7 of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, host Wendy Solganik sits down with mixed media artist and former teacher Tracey Wozniak. They explore Tracey's extensive background in art, her role as a homeschooling mother, and her re-engagement with Fodder School as an instructor. The discussion covers Tracey’s creative evolution towards mixed media and textile art, her dynamics with social media, home renovation projects, and the intersection of her personal and professional life. Wendy and Tracey also share their insights on blending art with business, managing creative shifts, and the importance of community support in th...
2024-08-211h 42
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikCreative Healing: Exploring Mixed Media Art with Amanda TroughtIn this episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast, host Wendy Solganik engages in a deep conversation with artist Amanda Trought, who is joining Fodder School 4 as an instructor. Amanda shares her diverse art journey, encompassing mixed media projects and large sculptural works displayed at Queen's Park Gallery in Barbados. She delves into the therapeutic and emotional aspects of art, recounting her personal experiences and the nurturing of creativity in daily life. The discussion also touches on her ventures in poetry, children's book writing and illustration, and her family life, including her husband's screenplay writing career. Amanda...
2024-08-191h 41
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikUrban Textures and Personal Triumphs with Sally HirstIn this episode of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy Solganik interviews artist Sally Hirst. They discuss Sally's upcoming role as an instructor in Fodder School 4, and explore her unique artistic journey. Sally shares insights into her life, from her chaotic childhood and self-education in London’s museums, to her late arrival at Cambridge University and her prolific career as an art teacher and artist. The conversation delves into her innovative techniques using modeling clay in printmaking, her teaching experiences, and the challenges of balancing art creation with marketing. Sally also reflects on her various living ex...
2024-08-0758 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikArtful Balances: Rebecca Chapman on Creativity, Parenthood, and Mixed Media InnovationsIn Season 4, Episode 4 of the 'Show Up or Shut Up' podcast, host Wendy Solganik speaks with artist Rebecca Chapman about her dynamic career in art and art education. Rebecca shares her evolution from a love for collage and her participation in Fodder School to incorporating photography, inspired by her father, into her mixed media work. The conversation highlights her journey from studying and teaching art in the UK to balancing motherhood with her artistic ventures. Rebecca also discusses her creative process, the role of art journals, innovative strategies for managing her art business, and the joys and challenges of...
2024-08-051h 27
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikJack Ravi Creates Ethereal Art with Found PhotosThis episode features Jack Ravi, a Mixed Media Artist and Co-author of the book Artful Memories, who shares his personal journey from Northern Italy to living in Scotland and embracing a life of creativity. Jack reminisces about studying the history of art at the University of Milan, transitioning to London for work, and finally moving to Scotland where they found peace and a deeper connection to art amidst the pandemic. The discussion delves into the challenges and realizations about pursuing art, the contrasting dynamics between being a mathematician and a creative, and the pivotal moment during the lockdown that...
2024-08-011h 31
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikKaren Elaine is in Her Watercolor Happy PlaceKaren Elaine is a mixed media artist, author, and teacher with a passion for paper crafts and origami.
Her passion is inspiring creativity in others. She has been a working artist and instructor for over 30 years, including doing 35 episodes of the Carol Duvall Show in the 1990s!
Karen has a wealth of knowledge about art supplies because she has been working in the art supply industry for over 30 years in a wide variety of capacities.
Karen is currently the owner of Kumomi Studio, a creative consulting and design company. She is a long-time artist for Yasutomo, a brand ambassador in...
2024-04-171h 42
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikSarah Gardner Wants Us to Love Our {Imperfect} Art JournalsJoin Wendy and artist Sarah Gardner as they discuss Sarah's new course on Willa Workshops: Love Your {Imperfect} Art Journal.
Sarah is a mixed media artist and art journaler who recently had her book, "Share Your Joy: Mixed Media Sharable Art," published.
Sarah has been creating mixed media art for almost two decades and she has so much wisdom to share with all of us!
2024-02-261h 09
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikSuzanne Randers Makes Books, Collages and Botanical Inks in her Magical Garden StudioSusanne Randers from @mitkrearum on Instagram ("mitkrearum" means "my creative space" in Danish is a flower power soul and mixed media paper lover - always inspired by nature. Susanne rediscovered her creativity in 2013, created 365 mood boards in 2014, made a flower doodle a day in 2015 and ever since she has hosted in person workshops in Denmark (and four in The Netherlands) creating hand bound art journals that she calls “mood books”. Susanne lives in Denmark.
2023-09-051h 15
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikChristine Karpiak is a Professional Actress and a Mixed Media Art TeacherAs a mixed media artist and teacher, Chris believes in fostering an authentic spirit of inquiry and exploration to develop rich creative experiences. Chris paints, photographs, assembles, stitches and dyes her way through exploratory processes that weave their stories into her life's journey. Art and life work co-constructively to guide and ground her path. Chris is honored to share these explorations with you. It is her soul's purpose to help light you from within in finding your own woven path of Life through Art. Chris lives in Canada. You can find Chris on Instagram @christinekarpiak.
2023-08-281h 14
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikShay Kent is a Mixed Media Artist Looking for Authentic Connection in a Digital WorldShay Michelle Kent is a mixed media artist and teacher living in Tampa, Florida. She loves to teach art workshops that help people use creativity for self-exploration and find freedom while making art. Shay's students say it feels like a spa for their creative souls. She invites you to come to class with her, where you can let go, explore, and have some fun with art. Shay lives in Florida. You can find Shay on Instagram @shaymichellestudios.
2023-08-141h 26
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikYetunde Rodriguez is a Multi-passionate Fine Artist, Housewares Crafter and Small Business OwnerYetunde Rodriguez is a Nigerian-American Printmaker, Abstract, and Multi-media Artist. Her work celebrates her love of color, pattern, texture and detail. These aspects of Yetunde's work pay homage to her Nigerian culture and heritage, while being firmly planted in the privilege of her American life. Yetunde is constantly motivated by the thought of ‘what if.’ She does not limit herself to any particular media, methods, or set of materials. Yetunde believes all can coexist to create beautifully. She is a pattern and color enthusiast. Yetunde delights in finding connections in the unexpected, in between spaces, and believes that her work shou...
2023-08-061h 36
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikDi Venter Sews, Paints and Draws Around the WorldRaised in the diverse beauty of South Africa; moving from South Africa to Berlin Germany, to the UK, and now to the USA; Di Venter has always found her feet - and met her tribe - in her new space through art and creating. Never one to take the rules as unbreakable, Di likes to learn them, and then challenge them. She loves playing with fabric in her art, and adding art to her sewing. Di suspects she will be taking classes her entire life, there’s always more to learn.
2023-07-241h 12
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikFor Kecia Deveney, Dimension is EverythingKecia Deveney is a published mixed media artist, instructor, and world traveler, living at the Jersey Shore.
As a mixed media artist, her eclectic style can be seen in fabric and textiles, jewelry design, sculpture-work, and painting.
Creating is pivotal to Kecia and becomes, for her, art therapy. Her imagination comes to life and allows her temporary reprieve from her role as a full-time caregiver.
Her work is about ingenuity and playfulness. Kecia travels across the world so she may inspire others to find their own artistic spirits. You can find Kecia on...
2023-07-161h 06
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikAlison Bomber is a Seeker and a Speaker of Life’s TruthsAlison Bomber chose the name Words and Pictures for her blog and then later for Instagram because those are the two worlds she inhabits. She is a freelance creative working with both words and pictures.
Alison's first creative career was as a text and voice coach in the theatre, specializing in Shakespeare. She is fascinated by the power of words, and how our voices shape our connection to the world. And she is passionate to the point of obsession about sharing the profound excitement of speaking Shakespeare. Alison started out as an actor and singer more than thirty years ago...
2023-07-091h 06
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikBarb Smucker, Mixed Media Collage Artist, Loves her Jelly Family and her Gelli PrintingBarb Smucker is a mixed media artist who enjoys layering collage papers and paint to create surprising results. Adding lines, textures, shapes and colors onto a page or canvas allows her to experiment and find enjoyment in the discovery. When you look at her work, she hopes you see the play, the search, and a sense of harmony and spontaneity that she is always after in whatever she makes. Barb is inspired by the beauty found in many of the home arts, including quilting, stoneware pottery and all the gorgeous patterns found in linens and textiles. She is also i...
2023-07-031h 49
The Craftermath PodcastThe Craftermath: Season 2 Episode 03 - Guest Episode: Wendy Solganik(Please note that this episode was recorded in July 2021) Today I am joined by Wendy Solganik, a creative and bookmaker that I greatly admire not just for her work but for her ethic Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa” on Instagram, is a life-long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts, mixed media and watercolor. From production wheel pottery to scrapbooking to knitting and so many more passions, Wendy always dives deep to master a craft. Wendy is the “chief executive” of Willa Workshops, and co-creator of Fodder School, along with many other popular and belo...
2023-06-291h 22
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikJennifer Wilkin Pennick is an Art Historian, an Urban Sketcher, a Collage Artist and a TeacherJennifer Wilkin Penick's introduction to collage was in early childhood, when
her mother cut up magazine pages and invited her to make "mosaics" from
them, using paste and a small tin brush. Living for decades in Italy as an adult
gave her weekly access to the vintage paper vendors of Rome's legendary flea
market. She studied studio art and art history and these two interests converge
in Jennifer's sometimes whimsical mixed media and collage works that
frequently reference her relationship to (and nostalgia for) the artistic heritage
of her adoptive country. In addition to being a practicing artist, she teaches
...
2023-06-261h 01
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikSuzanne Earley will Wow You with Her Art Journaling Magazine Strawberry MoonSuzanne is a multi-passionate artist who lives in Eastern Iowa with her husband. She has two adult children (who happen to be twins).
Professionally, she has been a multi-talented wizard (aka school secretary), longarm machine quilter, stay-at-home mom, bank technology manager, computer network installer, t-shirt seller, and library page. (She shelved returned library books in high school. Favorite job ever.)
Currently, she and her three cats publish Strawberry Moon Magazine, an independent magazine for art journalers. Note: Brush Magazine, mentioned in this episode, was created by Tanyalee Kahler.
2023-04-271h 00
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikCynthia Frenette is a prolific + funny licensed graphic artist and mixed media maker.Join me and fellow recovering people-pleaser Cynthia Frenette for a lot of reality and laughter. Warning: this episode has a lot of F-bombs! You can find Cynthia and all of her pretty, laugh-out-loud designs, on Instagram @cynthiafrenette and at her website cynthiafrenette.com. You are going to love her style, her story and her sense of humor!
2023-04-211h 04
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikConfident Hand LetteringAre you an art journaler, bullet journaler, or mixed media artist that just doesn’t feel confidence when writing in your chosen journal? It doesn’t have to be this way. Listen to this episode and find out why! For all the information about my new lettering course, Love Your (Imperfect) Letters, please visit HTTPS://Willa-workshops.com/p/love-your-imperfect-letters or go to willawanders.com
2023-01-0636 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikJournal Into Your Art with Megan QuinlanI’ve got big news! Megan Quinlan’s first ever solo course, Journal Into Your Art, is now live on the Willa Workshops! Join Megan and me as we discuss exactly what this handmade book and art journaling course is all about. Check out the course at https://Willa-workshops.teachable.com/p/journal-into-your-art-with-megan-quinlan
2022-10-2955 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikUncomfortable Conversations around Social Media and Intellectual Property for ArtistsAre you an artist and art instructor who wonders if it’s okay for you to take other artists’ courses? Or if it’s okay for you to teach something that was inspired by another artist’s work or what you learned from them in a class you took? Is it okay to tag another artist while also promoting your own thing? In this episode, Sarah Gardner and I discuss a plethora social media etiquette and intellectual property questions. We are showing up here to have an open conversation about many sticky topics. I’m definitely not going to say that we ha...
2022-10-222h 01
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikFaige Kobre on What Causes Creative Block and Ideas for Overcoming ItFaigie Kobre is a former early childhood teacher and director. She developed a passion for art in early childhood and gave workshops for early childhood schools and teachers on helping kids thrive through art that is developmentally appropriate.
Faigie also spent 25 years as a high end portrait photographer. She switched careers in midlife to become an elementary school art teacher. This led her in a roundabout fashion to get involved in adult creativity.
When starting to learn about adult creativity she became hooked on mixed media and started her website creativityreignited. Her goal was and still is to help women...
2022-09-291h 14
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikInstagram, Yikes! Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Favorite Platform?It’s August of 2022 and I’m back talking all things Instagram again. Given how much Instagram has changed and the users’ outcry over how badly the platform sucks right now, I’m here to offer my thoughts, plus some tips to customize your user experience and try to get back that loving feeling, if even just a little bit.
2022-08-041h 04
Accelerate Your VisionEpisode 35: Do What Comes Naturally With Wendy SolganikDo you ever wonder how some people seem to be able to spin gold out of whatever they try their hand at? This week’s guest is one such woman and she’s got a great story to share.
2022-06-2055 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikHealing and Creativity, What is the Connection? Part 1Join me for this short episode where I have a very impromptu chat with my friend Karen Hilsberg, artist, psychologist and Buddhist about the intersection between healing, creative practice and mindfulness. You can find Karen on Instagram @K_abby7.
2022-06-1651 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikInstagram Reels, Part 2Join me as I rant about the Instagram Reels problem and try to figure out how to keep Instagram the happy, inspirational community connection place that it has been for visual artists of all types. You can find out more about me at willawanders.com.
2022-06-1030 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikThe Fodder School StoryThis is the story of Fodder School, from one person’s perspective. For even MORE information about Fodder School, please visit willawanders.com or drop me an email at willaworkshops@gmail.com.
2022-06-0429 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikToo Much Collage Fodder?In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, I answer the question of “what options do I have if I’m feeling anxious from the collage fodder piling up all around me?”
2022-04-1135 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikThe Instagram Reels QuestionIn this episode, I explore my thoughts on Instagram Reels, and how they have effected both my experience as a user and as a prolific content creator on the platform. I give suggestions for how to manage your own user experience on Instagram and what to be careful not to do if you are creating Reels. Thank you to @tiffanysimplysharpe, @rebeccachapmanart and @susieinmn for input and suggestions mentioned in this episode!
2022-02-1140 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikRoben-Marie Smith is THE Mixed Media Artist’s Techno GuruRoben-Marie Smith provides ideas, inspiration and quality instruction for hobbyists and art entrepreneurs. She teaches artists from beginners to those making a living from their art through her blog and her popular online workshops.
Both in and out of the studio, Roben-Marie’s passion is helping her fellow creatives step into their full potential by creating confident, expressive art and sharing that art with more people through the power of the Internet. She’s a huge tech nerd and she loves making technology easy and fun for overwhelmed artists! Her flagship program, Maker’s Tech U, guides tech-challenged artists through every...
2022-01-031h 21
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikRicki Midbrod is an Accept Yourself Cheerleader and MakerRicki Midbrod, prolific mixed media maker and self-acceptance warrior, can be found on Instagram @ricki_ticky_tavy and in her Etsy shop, TheBricolageFactory.
2021-11-161h 08
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikTamara James is a Spreader of GoodHave you ever wondered what the purpose is in creating mixed media art outside of the joy it brings into your own life? Join us in our 24th episode of the Show Up or Shut Up podcast where Tamara James of @edenscanvas on Instagram shares her deeply meaningful answer to the eternal question of “what to do with my mixed media art pieces?”
2021-11-1149 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikA Big, Hairy IdeaArt Bundles for Good is coming and I have a story I’d like to share with you. It involves a couch, the Netflix documentary Daughters of Destiny and a school in India called Shanti Bhavan.
2021-10-2712 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikConscious Creativity for Mixed Media ArtistsIs creativity all fun for you or is it causing you to stress out? Do you feel as if you are buying too much stuff to the point where it is no longer helpful? Do you feel as if you are “doing it wrong” from the amount of time you spend or don’t spend actually creating? Would you like to join a private Facebook Group where we discuss all issues related to creativity that are causing you to be at an uncomfortable place with it. We will discuss it all from a non judgemental lens. The are no prescriptions for ho...
2021-09-2917 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikMarie Kirby is a Psychotherapist and Prolific MakerIn the 21st episode of the Show Up or Shut Up Podcast, Marie Kirby and I explore the dark side of being a prolific maker during this new time of social media. From the pressure to post on Instagram every day to the pressure to be positive no matter how you are really feeling, and so many more unfortunate pressures many of us have now placed on ourselves, this discussion is one that you will absolutely not want to miss. Marie Hauck Kirby can be found on Instagram @marie.creatif.
2021-08-201h 16
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikSarah Gardner is the Camp Counselor of Mixed Media ArtSarah Gardner is a mixed media artist who loves creating in her art journal and sharing her art with others. She has been swapping postcards and ATCs for many years. She has discovered that being creative, that making stuff, is a very fulfilling and beneficial activity, contributing to her well-being. The joy of creative play, and art journaling in particular, has become part of her self-care practice. Sarah is excited to share what she's excited about, and helping others find their own creative practice is something that also gives her joy! You can find Sarah on Instagram @juicy.s.art...
2021-08-021h 11
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikTiffany Sharpe is the Fodder School HeadmasterTiffany Sharpe enjoys making books and sharing her love of art with others. She learned the joy of crafting at an early age, and continued to quilt and knit as she taught high school chemistry and middle school science. It was not until later in life that Tiffany discovered her love of watercolor and mixed media. Like many others, she found that making and working in art journals was a therapeutic way to express her creativity during the pandemic.
Tiffany was born in South Korea and raised in Colorado. She now lives in Minnesota with her husband and two children...
2021-07-121h 25
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikTania Ahmed is a Deep Thinking, Gelli Printing, Content Creating ArtistTania Ahmed is a freelance art and craft content creator, video maker and teacher based in the UK. Over the years, she has blended her multicrafts experience to hone her mixed media and papercraft work. Originally from Pakistan, Tania draws her inspiration from diverse cultures, bright colours, bold graphic design, and eclectic patterns. She has been published in several creative magazines, and currently designs for companies within the arts and crafts industry. She has taught at several independent craft stores and has organised and led art and craft workshops for local charities. Tania has extensively demonstrated at several international consumer...
2021-06-291h 19
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikJulie Fei-Fan Balzer is the Professor of Mixed MediaJulie Fei-Fan Balzer is an artist living and working outside of Boston, MA. Her business, Balzer Designs, is focused on helping others be more creative with more confidence. Julie believes that curiosity is the key to creativity and she shares this philosophy in her art workshops, during creative coaching sessions, and across social media.
You can find Julie at
http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com and on Instagram @balzerdesigns
2021-06-1455 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikLiz Constable is a Light BringerMancunian born Liz Constable made New Zealand her home in 1989. A curious creator known for her love of experimenting, keeps Liz’s art practice fresh as she delves into her creativity pushing through boundaries.
Teaching has been the one constant throughout her three businesses as an early childhood centre owner, a career/life coach and now a teacher of book arts. Liz is the author of four books and teaches both in person and online to an international audience. Having fun and being playful is the key to ensuring her students enjoy their time with her in the classroom. You ca...
2021-06-071h 09
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikLaurie Jacobsen Creates Wonderful Websites for ArtistsA client recently said to Laurie, “Everyone should have a Laurie Jacobsen in their back pocket!” Laurie loves being that for people…their back-pocket business advisor. Every product she creates is designed to make make small business owners’ lives easier, to remove technology stress, & help them find ways to easily grow their business. Her goal for every client’s website she builds, is to create something that is professional, beautiful, and designed to convert.
Laurie lives in the desert, but dreams of the beach, where she grew up. She has been married to the love of her life, Wayne, for 17 years. They...
2021-06-011h 04
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikWhat is Art Journaling? with Caylee GreyCaylee Grey is the host of Get Messy and a South African perfectionist currently pursuing imperfection.
More often than not, you’ll find her nurturing creativity as the resident Fairy Artmother for her growing community of artists in Get Messy, swapping bad puns with her very patient husband, wrestling her son’s snacks away from her tiny but determined dog, and emptying her thoughts onto the page. You can find Caylee at http://getmessyart.com and on Instagram @cayleegrey.
2021-05-101h 08
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikRoxanne Padgett is THE Collage Fodder Kween!Roxanne Padgett has been creating stuff and making messes since she was 4 or 5 years old using whatever materials she could find around the house. Usually it was paper, magazines, old books, tape, glue and items collected from nature. She does the same thing today but now we call it "Mixed Media". She believes that everyone is creative and she loves to support her as well as others' creative process. Roxanne’s personal motto is "Fear No Color.” The play and process is more important to her than the product.
Roxanne is the Creative Director at the Museum of Children's Art in O...
2021-05-0358 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikMelanie April is Figuring Out Art and LifeMelanie April is a curious, creative thinker who likes to tinker with water and color.
She enjoys a quiet life in southwest Florida.
Nature and the mystical are constant inspirations for her paintings and life. Color is her guide. She aspires to have her work and classes make people feel good and remember the simple and beautiful things that are all around us. In this way, she considers it her life's work and calling.
Find Melanie at
www.MelanieAprilArt.com
Instagram: @MelanieAprilArt
2021-04-261h 13
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikLeaca Young Lives in the Wild with Her Art JournalsCreativity has always been a large part of Leaca’s* life. She believes that everyone is a creative, some people just have not discovered their passion yet. Her goal is to share the message, “Go Forth and Create!”
Mixed media is her love. She thrives on the freedom of working in any Leaca combines watercolor, ink, acrylics, fabrics-everything is fair game.
Living in Alaska, Leaca is surrounded by beauty. She finds the scenery and the people equally inspiring. The world is endlessly providing inspiration and her mission is to take full advantage. Leaca’s favorites include color, nature, family, books, people a...
2021-04-1958 min
Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikAli Manning is an Outstanding Bookarts TeacherAli has been blogging about paper crafts and book arts since the internet dark ages of 2007. Teaching others to express their creativity through handmade books is her greatest joy. She believes that anyone can create a handmade book and it shouldn’t require expensive tools or equipment. Her students appreciate the way she breaks down the most complicated bookbinding projects into manageable and easy steps. Working from her studio in a converted textile mill in Massachusetts, she has taught thousands of students via her blog, Vintage Page Designs, in person and with her latest online adventure, The Handmade Book Club. He...
2021-04-121h 06Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikAimee Bishop is a Sharer of TechniquesAimee is a lifelong creative and maker. Finding solace and healing within the pages of her own journal she decided that sharing this most precious process with others was one of her greatest passions. She has hosted in person gatherings and workshops, taught online and built 2 beautiful and nurturing public studio spaces where people could come and explore mixed media art and community as a healing modality. A self professed “art cheerleader” she is gifted at making art accessible to all. Aimee believes Art is a sacred form of self expression and in its purest form it is your truest emot...
2021-04-0552 minShow Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikSeth Apter is a Mixed Media Grunge MasterJoin Wendy and Seth as they discuss Seth’s 20 year journey as a prolific mixed media artist and then traveling instructor. You can find Seth at http://Seth Apter.com and Wendy at http://willawanders.carrd.co
2021-03-291h 15Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikI Just Don’t Like What I’m Creating AnymoreMy thoughts and on a letter I received from a listener who is in a real artistic funk.
2021-03-2213 minShow Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikAndrea Chebeleu is a Mega CollectorAndrea Chebeleu is the artist owner of A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose, California, a magical art store/art workshop space. You can find her on Instagram @aworkofheartstudio and you can find all of her offerings at http://aworkofheart.com
2021-03-151h 20Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikFeeling FrustratedDoes looking at other people’s art on social media leave you demotivated instead of inspired? If you know how that feels, this just may be the episode for you.
2021-03-0814 minShow Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikMegan Whisner-Quinlan is a Prolific Art JournalerJoin me as I interview mixed media artist Megan Whisner-Quinlan, a busy, working mother of four who manages to make more amazing art in her spare time than most people could make if it was their full time job. Megan is a tutorial creator extraordinaire for Ranger Ink and Stencil Girl Products and hopes to be a full time working artist and teacher when her life allows the space for it. You can find her work on Instagram @megan_whisner_quinlan.
2021-03-021h 10Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikHow to Find Your Artistic StyleI’ve been thinking a lot about the subject of “how to find your style” and I’ve got some potentially controversial thoughts about it that I want to share with you. I strongly believe that you cannot force this, and that you must allow for your style to find you. That involves surrender, trying a ton of stuff, listening to your intuition, spending a lot of time making things, and allowing room for lots of evolution. If you’d like to reach out to me and let me know how you feel about these ideas, you can find me on Instagr...
2021-02-2422 minShow Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikDeeDee CatronDeeDee Catron, Mixed Media Artist, Product Designer, Teacher and Business Owner joins us to talk about what she makes, where she gets her inspiration from and so much more. You can find her on Instagram @deedeecatron and @umwowstudio and at http://www.DeeDeeCatron.com and http://www.UmWowStudio.com. Find me, Wendy Solganik, on Instagram @willa.wanders.
2021-02-241h 07Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy SolganikHello and IntroductionI guess today is the day! I’ve launched a podcast and I can’t wait to discuss everything related to making art just for the flow of it.
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Get MessyWhy Art Journaling? with Wendy SolganikWhat is it about art journaling that makes it actual magic? Out of all the different ways to be creative, why do we choose art journaling? Why is this the one thing we have stuck with over time, and the one thing that we are constantly falling in love with? In order to answer this question with Wendy Solganik, we need to dissect her entire creative story.
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2020-08-202h 10
Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast104: Willa Wanders
Mom and I had a wonderful conversation with Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa.Wanders” this week. We probably could have talked to her for several hours. Our conversation covers making a living, pricing, business killing creativity, Black Lives Matter, authenticity, love of instagram, and more. Give it a listen!
If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a shout out on instagram or facebook. This helps other people find the show. Thanks so much!
Wendy Solganik is a life long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts…
…mixed media…
…and watercolor.
From production wheel pottery to scrapbooking to knitting and so many more pass...
2020-08-201h 18
Adventures in Arting Podcast104: Willa Wanders
Mom and I had a wonderful conversation with Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa.Wanders” this week. We probably could have talked to her for several hours. Our conversation covers making a living, pricing, business killing creativity, Black Lives Matter, authenticity, love of instagram, and more. Give it a listen!
If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a shout out on instagram or facebook. This helps other people find the show. Thanks so much!
Wendy Solganik is a life long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts…
…mixed media…
…and watercolor.
From prod...
2020-08-2000 min
Adventures in Arting Podcast104: Willa Wanders
Mom and I had a wonderful conversation with Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa.Wanders” this week. We probably could have talked to her for several hours. Our conversation covers making a living, pricing, business killing creativity, Black Lives Matter, authenticity, love of instagram, and more. Give it a listen!
If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a shout out on instagram or facebook. This helps other people find the show. Thanks so much!
Wendy Solganik is a life long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts…
…mixed media…
…and watercolor.
From prod...
2020-08-201h 18Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast104: Willa WandersMom and I had a wonderful conversation with Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa.Wanders” this week. We probably could have talked to her for several hours. Our conversation covers making a living, pricing, business killing creativity, Black Lives Matter, authenticity, love of instagram, and more. Give it a listen!
If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a shout out on instagram or facebook. This helps other people find the show. Thanks so much!
Wendy Solganik is a life long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts…
…mixed media…
…and watercolor.
From production wheel pottery to scrapbooking to kni...
2020-08-201h 18
Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast104: Willa Wanders
Mom and I had a wonderful conversation with Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa.Wanders” this week. We probably could have talked to her for several hours. Our conversation covers making a living, pricing, business killing creativity, Black Lives Matter, authenticity, love of instagram, and more. Give it a listen!
If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a shout out on instagram or facebook. This helps other people find the show. Thanks so much!
Wendy Solganik is a life long artist and crafter, currently working in book arts…
…mixed media…
…and watercolor.
From prod...
2020-08-201h 18Podcast – Adventures in Arting Podcast104: Willa WandersMom and I had a wonderful conversation with Wendy Solganik, aka “Willa.Wanders” this week. We probably could have talked to her for several hours. Our …
2020-08-2000 min
The Laura Horn Art Podcast102. Guest Artists (Revisited) - Andrea Soos, Ange Miller & Wendy SolganikThis week we have a special episode. We are going back and revisiting the very first artist interviews that I ever did. So that means you’ll be hearing from Andrea Soos, Ange Miller and Wendy Solganik.
What Richie and I decided to do was to take a listen to these episodes and find our favourite parts which was actually incredibly hard because there are so many good bits! But we have chosen a few snippets and we are sharing them in the one episode today. We hope that they will inspire you and encourage you to li...
2020-08-0540 minThe Laura Horn Art Podcast47. Staying Motivated When Your Energy is LowAs the days get colder here in Australia, all I want to do is snuggle up, read books and bake cakes. Not a bad thing, except ... I have an art business to run! I posted about it recently on Instagram and well, let's just say, I am not alone. So what do you do when your energy levels are low? How do you navigate the ebb and flow of creative life, get past slumps and make the most of the times when you are at your best?
This week we are sharing our favourite strategies. Things like...
2019-06-2627 minThe Laura Horn Art Podcast46. Wendy Solganik - When the Art is Piling UpThis week, I am excited to share with you that I have another artist guest. I am speaking with Wendy Solganik (also known as @willawatercolors over on Instagram). Wendy has a wealth of experience. She ran her own fine stationery and invitation design and printing business for many years and it was super successful, but she left it all behind to focus on her own art and on her family. Since then she has been taking my online classes and exploring a more abstract style of watercolour art. With the work starting to pile up, Wendy had a question f...
2019-06-191h 06