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Todd M. Casey on Craft, Curiosity, and Building a Sustainable Painting Practice
Artist and educator Todd M. Casey shares insights on realism, mentorship, art education, and how to build a meaningful and sustainable painting practice.
Becoming Feral: The Unreliable Archive of Memory and Motherhood, An Interview with Darcy Whent
In Becoming Feral, artist Darcy Whent examines the instability of memory, the pressures of domestic expectation, and the liminal space between girlhood and womanhood. Through autofiction, overwhelming patterns, and hybridized protagonists, her paintings navigate the psychological terrain of inheritance, emotional labor, and the instinctive self pushing toward transformation. This intimate interview offers a deeper look into the narrative structures and symbolic motifs that shape Whent’s evolving practice.
"Where Flowers Dream": Victoria J. Fry Explores Memory and Impermanence in New Brooklyn Exhibition
Discover Where Flowers Dream, a solo exhibition by NYC artist Victoria J. Fry at Warnes Contemporary. Through layered watercolor washes and visceral hues, Fry’s new series navigates the tension between tenderness and unease, inviting viewers into a world of floral remnants and emotional rhythms.
When the Hustle Falls Away: A Conversation with Felicia Forte
Painter Felicia Forte joins the Create Podcast to discuss creative flow, intuition, overcoming burnout, and building a sustainable studio practice. Discover her insights on painting, process, and artistic growth.
Faith Over Fear: Creating Immersive Art Installations in the UK and Marrakesh with Amy Griffith
Join Amy Griffith (Eaton House Studio) as she discusses building immersive art installations in the UK and Marrakesh, trusting intuition, and choosing faith over fear.
From Fear to Abundance: A Creative Life That Feels Safe with Artist Tammy Dinh
Artist and YouTuber Tammy Dinh joins Ekaterina Popova for a powerful conversation on creative burnout, returning to handmade clay work, navigating scarcity, and building a creative life that feels safe, steady, and abundant.
Tax and Money Conversations for Sensitive Creatives with Hannah Cole
Artist and tax expert Hannah Cole shares how to simplify taxes for artists and creative entrepreneurs, plus insights from her new book Taxes for Humans.
Emi Avora at D Contemporary: A Private Curated Exhibition
D Contemporary presents a private exhibition of new paintings by Emi Avora, winner of the Overseas Women in Art Prize, curated by collector Sonia Borrell.
Exploring Life, Death, and Humor: An Interview with Artist Andreea Alunei
In this thoughtful interview, Romanian artist Andreea Alunei reflects on the intertwined experiences of motherhood, loss, and rebirth that shape her symbolic mixed-media paintings. Through humor, spirituality, and mythic imagery, Alunei explores life’s most profound uncertainties—turning vulnerability into strength and grief into play.
Finding Harmony, Gratitude, and Bringing Art into Communities with Artist Leslie Braginsky
Artist Leslie Braginsky joins Ekaterina Popova on Create! Podcast to discuss gratitude, creative flow, and bringing art into communities.
“Turn On the Light” a Review of James Miille’s Latest Exhibition, by Jona Montoya
In Turn On the Light, James Miille transforms queer intimacy into something luminous and reverent. Now on view at ALMANAQUE-fotográfica in Mexico City, the exhibition explores vulnerability, desire, and the quiet power of being seen.
What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Creativity with Carrie Schmitt
Artist and author Carrie Schmitt joins host Ekaterina Popova on The Create Podcast to share how surrendering control and listening to your creative spirit can transform your art and your life. In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie discusses her healing journey, her new book Awakening Creativity, and how to reconnect with the divine presence that flows through every artist.
Create! Magazine Announces Finalists for Issue #54
Create! Magazine celebrates nine years of amplifying contemporary artists with the release of Issue #54, NINE. Meet the selected finalists and explore featured interviews with Sergey Piskunov, Hayley Price White, Anna Hultin, and October Sharify.

