Discover how artist and author Samantha Dion Baker built a sustainable art practice and career through sketchbooks, storytelling, and creative simplicity.

In this intimate artist feature and Art & Cocktails podcast episode, Lauren E. Peters shares her journey with self-portraiture, identity, costuming, and creative longevity. From returning to painting after a hiatus to balancing art with a career in the arts, Lauren offers powerful insights into building a meaningful, sustainable practice.

Discover the hidden labor behind galleries and exhibitions with artist and art handler Orlando Saverino-Loeb. We explore installation, creative careers, and building a business that supports the art world from the ground up.

In this Q&A episode of Art & Cocktails, artist and coach Ekaterina Popova answers real questions from emerging and mid-career artists about art pricing, finding collectors online, overcoming self-doubt, and building a sustainable creative career. Discover practical tips on framing, taxes, artist residencies, and mindset tools to grow your art business with confidence.

In this Art & Cocktails episode, poet and bestselling author Maggie Smith shares heartfelt insights on creativity, sustainability, vulnerability, and building a lasting artistic practice.

In this intimate conversation, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg joins Ekaterina Popova to reflect on a life shaped by creative reinvention, artist residencies, and deep engagement with place. From her years in academia to her full-time studio practice, Cheryl shares the power of listening to the land, making art on your own terms, and starting again at any stage of life.

Writer and Art Forecast founder Tatum Dooley joins Art & Cocktails to discuss her journey into arts journalism, the evolution of her platform, and why consistency, curiosity, and kindness are the real keys to visibility. From Instagram to Substack to international publications, this conversation goes beyond trends to explore how to create a lasting impact in the art world.

In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Ekaterina Popova shares how artists can use a business audit to increase profit, reclaim time, and focus on what truly matters.

On this episode of Art & Cocktails, transformative coach and founder of It Is Already Yours Olga joins us to share the mindset tools and inner rewiring needed to break free from self-doubt and finally step into alignment with the success you deserve.

Discover practical tips for building a thriving art career in 2025 from artist and curator Sergio Gomez. Learn how to redefine success, think like an entrepreneur, and make stronger submissions to open calls and juried shows.

Feeling stuck or burned out in your art career? Discover what artists truly need to succeed in 2025—beyond social media hacks. Kat Popova shares how clarity, aligned visibility, and income streams can help you build a thriving, sustainable creative life.

Curator and author Gita Joshi returns to the Art & Cocktails podcast to discuss her new book Framing the Invisible, exploring how we experience art, the role of perception, and why context matters.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn practical strategies for curating, exhibiting, and selling art successfully at art fairs with expert insights from Alicia Puig, founder of PXP Contemporary. Discover tips on storytelling, pricing, marketing, and building authentic relationships in the art world.