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Why Your Pitch Isn’t Landing — And What to Do Instead
Are your art pitches being ignored? Discover why your outreach may be falling flat—and how to get featured in magazines, podcasts, and press using professional, proven strategies from Create! Magazine founder Ekaterina Popova.
In Defense of Tenderness: Genevieve Cohn at Hashimoto Contemporary
Explore In Defense of Tenderness, a solo exhibition by Genevieve Cohn at Hashimoto Contemporary in San Francisco, featuring vibrant paintings of mythic, collaborative female communities. On view May 3–31, 2025.
Lucy Stevens on Birds, Bold Color, and Finding Creative Flow Through Nature
In this colorful and heartfelt interview, UK-based artist Lucy Stevens invites us into her latest body of work, Blackbird—a deeply personal series inspired by her walks in nature, daily rituals, and love for birds. Learn how her connection with the natural world and creative journaling practice have shaped her evolving studio process.
How to Build a Sustainable Art Career: 9 Lessons from 9 Years of Creative Self-Employment
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Ekaterina Popova shares how she built a sustainable art career over nine years, offering actionable tips on selling art, getting noticed by galleries, and growing a creative business without burning out.
Unmasking the Artist: A Conversation with Sarah Detweiler
In this intimate conversation, artist Sarah Detweiler shares her journey through motherhood, ADHD, and creative reinvention—unpacking the stories behind her Hidden Mother series and her latest exhibition, Unmasquerade.
Announcing the Finalists for Of Land & Longing: Celebrating Landscape in Contemporary Art
Discover the finalists and special mentions for Of Land & Longing, a global virtual exhibition celebrating contemporary landscape art, curated by Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective.
Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman’s Heroine’s Journey: Painting Identity, Magic, and Metaphor
Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman creates lush, symbolic paintings that blur the line between myth and memory. In this in-depth interview, she reflects on the impact of 3rd Wave Feminism, dream symbolism, and how her heroines navigate identity, power, and the unknown.
Claire Elliott: Painting the Unruly Beauty of Gardens, Uncovering Plant Blindness, and the Illusion of Control
Painter Claire Elliott reflects on her deep connection to gardens, the concept of plant blindness, and the tension between nature and control. In this interview, she shares the evolution of her practice, the inspiration behind her striking botanical paintings, and how she captures the wild, overlooked, and mysterious life of plants.
Radical Joy and Conscious Creation: A Conversation with Ingrid V. Wells
In this inspiring conversation on the Art & Cocktails podcast, Ingrid V. Wells shares how she cultivates joy, resilience, and energetic presence in her art practice. Her vibrant still lifes explore themes of consciousness and healing, offering a refreshing take on intentional creativity. This episode is a powerful reminder to lead with intuition, trust your artistic voice, and create from within.
Celebrating the Finalists of Create! Magazine’s Women’s Issue 2025
Meet the finalists selected for Create! Magazine’s highly anticipated Women’s Issue 2025, curated by Danielle Krysa, Sara McCorriston, and Ginger Rudolph. Discover powerful new voices in contemporary art and view the full list of recognized artists, including this year’s special mentions.
Finding Your Voice and Visual Language: A Conversation with Visionary Landscape Artist Jennifer Peart
Discover how Sacramento-based artist Jennifer Peart blends nature, mid-century design, and sci-fi influences into her visionary landscapes. In this Art & Cocktails podcast episode, she shares her creative journey, inspirations, and tips for artists looking to find their voice and visual language.
From Scarcity to Expansion: Healing Your Relationship with Money as an Artist
Discover how to shift from financial struggle to empowered abundance as an artist. In this inspiring article, Ekaterina Popova shares personal stories, mindset shifts, and psychology-backed tools to help creatives rewire limiting beliefs and thrive.
Emotional Wellness Tools for Artists: Overcoming Your Inner Critic with Dr. A. Yanina Gomez
Discover emotional wellness tools for artists with Dr. A. Yanina Gomez on the Art & Cocktails podcast. Learn how to overcome your inner critic, build mental resilience, and thrive creatively. Explore practical strategies like breathing exercises, gratitude journaling, and mindful media consumption.
Elizabeth Bergeland: While You Were Sleeping at Studio 105, Ray Philly
Philadelphia-based artist Elizabeth Bergeland presents While You Were Sleeping, a compelling solo exhibition at Studio 105, Ray Philly, from March 22 to May 11, 2025. Through deeply personal and symbol-rich oil paintings, Bergeland explores themes of modern exhaustion, motherhood, and the tension between ambition and solitude. Join us for the opening reception on March 22 and experience this powerful reflection on contemporary life.
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Looking for older articles and artist features? Explore our archive from 2016 to 2024 for past issues, interviews, and a journey through the evolution of contemporary art in Create! Magazine.