The Art We Make

In this solo episode, I discuss the merits of having a creative habit that can develop into a creative practice. Thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music "Nowhere Land".

A conversation with Bay Area Avian Artist, Amanda Krauss. We discuss creativity and mistakes, sharing a studio space with an artist dad, cleaning the studio as part of the creative process and  connecting to nature from both a biological and an emotional approach. We also address what it is like to make art during a pandemic.  Please support Amanda at: amandakraussart.com/ @amandakraussart on Instagram @AmandaKraussAvianArtist on Facebook   Thanks to Kevin McLeod for letting us use his song, “Nowhere Land”

In this solo episode, I discuss my meditation on creating from desire and pleasure - how beginning to locate our desires leads us to our truest selves. Thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

A conversation with my dear friend, writer, poet, and microbiologist Mary Fontana!  In it we discuss her writing process, decluttering the mind, having an emotional need to write, and emotional distance of poetry.  Please support Mary here: marypedia.wordpress.com @MarrietTheSpy on Twitter Thanks to Kevin McLeod for letting us use his song, “Nowhere Land”

A conversation with Mel Moseley, a theatre artist, musician, writer, storyteller, teacher, and truth teller based in Portland.  Her performance work explores themes of sexuality and relationships using music and storytelling. We discuss the powerful impact of sharing our personal truths publicly, the outdoors as a place for creativity, having the privilege and financial ability to pursue creative endeavors, how to get out of a creative funk, seeing yourself through the eyes of collaborators, the Bauhaus movement, and the importance of having multiple perspectives.  You are going to love this episode, which is a perfect way to wrap up this season of The Art We Make Podcast.  You can find Mel  at melaniemoseley.com  On Instagram and Facebook @sexologythemusical

A conversation with Bryan Northup, an environmental artist who creates sculptures and reliefs using single-use plastics and foam. These sculptures, which often look like food such as sushi-like rolls, highlight how our consumption relates to the environment.  We discuss Bryan’s process of making art from plastics as a method of paying attention to the environment, experimenting with discovery and wonder, how time limits can promote productivity, making as self care, and how being an artist is being a faucet for creativity.  I think you will enjoy this episode. And I promise that you will not look at your plastic bags, styrofoam meat trays, or empty pill bottles the same way since.  You can follow Bryan  On Instagram @bryan.northup And at bryannorthup.com Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”

A conversation with photographer Dawn Bertuca, Spring Bird’s first Artist in Residence. Her photography practice focuses on slowing down and noticing nature through her lens. We discuss shifting perspective in order to get a closer look at nature, noticing beauty in the everyday, and relieving stress through an art practice that has an outward focus.   You can follow Dawn On Instagram @dawnbertuca and everybeautifuldaydb And Pinterest @everybeautifulday Website: everybeautifulday.com   Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”

In this solo show, I delve into some concrete pathways for making money as an artist. I discuss my experience with selling goods on Etsy, on my own website, at shows, and at brick and mortars, and I present selling for commissions and for public art projects. I share my experience selling designs through Spoonflower and TeePublic, teaching and coaching, selling services, and devising ways for earning dependable monthly income. Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

Rachel works in the healing arts as a Massage Therapist specializing in Shiatsu. She also has a Plant and Elemental Medicine Practice.  We discuss how making is connected to the seasons and to the elements, the importance of scheduling and also of letting go, plant medicine, the need to be surrounded by nature, and living intentionally. You can find Rachel at fullcirclehealing.us On Instagram @fullcirclehealinggeneva and @chariot_apothecary  Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.

I share with you, broadly, the challenges of turning your art into a business - at least the ones I have encountered these last few years.  I share what it means to have a calling that you also hope will turn a profit, starting a business from financial stability, finding self and doing personal development as a means forward in your business, trying many pathways and knowing when to pivot (I always jump ship too soon), and factoring time into your business decisions.  Part two (coming in two weeks) will delve into some concrete pathways for making money as an artist.  Follow Anna Lentz On Instagram @annalentz_art and at annalentzart.com Support this podcast! Visit our Patreon Page: patreon.com/theartwemake   A BIG thank you to Kevin Mcleod for using his music “Nowhere Land”.