I Like Art Sara Glupker

Welcome to Episode 75 where podcast host and artist Sara Glupker reflects on her recent artist residency at her alma mater Western Michigan University where she was invited to teach a 2-week workshop with current art students. Sara talks about her experience and what she learned from the students relating to our creativity, her experience in art school almost 20 years ago and how this applies to our creative adventures.  Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode!
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Original Paintings. See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
 
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
 
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership 
Western Michigan University: https://wmich.edu/ 
 
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast 
 
Find Sara here:
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist
 

Welcome to episode 74 of I Like Art Podcast with a very special interview with Katie Lila of the newly-released show Follow the Blooms as aired on BloomTV. In this episode, hear host Sara Glupker and Katie Lila chat about how following her artist-heart lead her on the path to making interactive art displays out of fresh flowers and then making the show Follow the Blooms. Each episode features a special floral installation at a local event. Here, Katie features a local flower farmer and local artist and they collaborate to create stunning floral installations for these events. You will love this episode and feel energized and inspired by this electric conversation! 
Thank you so much for tuning in to this week’s episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know Katie Lila more, discover the show, and find ways to connect. 
A note from today’s featured artist:
“I’ve been sharing flowers with people for the last 20 years. I’m committed to using locally grown blooms whenever possible and hope to be a bridge between the everyday flower lover and our local flower farmers here in Spokane Washington and wherever else the blooms take me. 
During college I started taking classes, working in flower shops, and learning from a myriad of talented designers. Eventually, I had my own successful floral event company while raising babies and helping support my husband through medical school because even a full plate looks better with some flowers. 
Over the years I became curious about what else I could make with flowers. This led me to designing large scale flower art. The process was so compelling that I decided to capture it on film and share it in the series Follow The Blooms now streaming on the Bloom TV Network. 
Flowers are a funny thing, right? On one hand they grow right out of the dirt, even from cracks in the cement. On the other hand, they are a luxury item that many do not have access to or simply can’t afford, especially curated large-scale flower design. I hope to change that and help more people experience the beauty and joy of flowers as art. 
I love creating with flowers and am excited to see where the Flowers for People story goes next. I’d like to be a part of the ongoing flower conversation with those who craft and share it… one stem at a time.” - Katie Lila
 
Enjoy a free month’s subscription to Bloom TV by clicking on this link: https://bloomtvnetwork.com/pages/follow-the-blooms-lp?via=katie-lila 
 
Connect with this episode’s featured artist Katie Lila here: 
Website: https://www.flowersforpeople.co/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowers.for.people/



You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zc2cpP8TKv8 
 
Things mentioned during the episode:
Denise Gasser, artist: https://www.instagram.com/denisegasserart/
Book: The Bible
Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
 
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/
 
Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Welcome to I Like Art Podcast episode 73! Whether you’re new to the show or not, host and artist Sara Glupker wanted to take a minute and reintroduce herself and give you the back story into her journey as an artist. We hope this episode inspires you and gives you creative hope on your journey! 
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
 
Sign up for the Potting and Painting event here: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/pottingandpainting 
 
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
 
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership 
Ekaterina S. Popova: https://www.katerinapopova.com/ 
Park Trades Center: https://www.parktradescenterkalamazoo.com/ 
Western Michigan University: https://wmich.edu/ 
Follow Tracy from Plaids and Poppies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaids.and.poppies/ 
Learn more about the Poppy Cottage: https://plaidsandpoppies.com/the-poppy-cottage/ 
 
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast 
 
Find Sara here:
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

It's time to lighten our loads my loves! Welcome to Episode 72 of I Like Art! In this episode, artist and host Sara Glupker talks about the importance of lightening our emotional and physical life loads in order to make room for more creativity in our lives. Thank you SO much for tuning in!
 
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
 
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tracy from Plaids and Poppies. Website: https://plaidsandpoppies.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaids.and.poppies/?hl=en
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership 
Ekaterina Popova's/ Art & Cocktails YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@artandcocktails/videos 
Netflix Show Mention: "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones"
 
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast 
 
Find Sara here:
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Welcome back to I Like Art Podcast- Episode 71! After an unintentional 3 month break, podcast host and artist Sara Glupker talks about the importance of taking breaks (whether it’s a creative project or area in your life), why she took a break from recording new podcast episodes and how to navigate our emotions in the midst of a break. We hope you leave this episode feeling relieved and inspired! 
This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop
Sign up for Potting and Painting at Cherry Valley Gardens on Tuesday, March 26, 2024: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/pottingandpainting   This event is a collaboration between Liz, owner of Cherry Valley Gardens, Tracy from Plaids and Poppies and myself. Limited number of spaces available, sign up today to participate. Must pre-register to plant and paint.
Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show’s listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/
 
Show Links, Books, Mentions:
Tune in to Episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast titled: “Artist Feature and Interview with Cat Crotchett: https://ilikeart.libsyn.com/episode-70artist-feature-and-interview-with-cat-crotchett
The Art Queens Society: https://www.theartqueens.com/membership 
 
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast 
 
Find Sara here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

 
Welcome to episode 70 of I Like Art Podcast! Host Sara Glupker is honored and so excited to share this interview with her former college Professor Cat Crotchett of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Learn about how Cat Crotchett pursued her calling for art, how she balances her time in the studio, being a full-time professor, motherhood and life, and hear her advice for anyone who is considering a career in the arts. This conversation will not only help you learn more about this incredibly talented contemporary artist, but it will also inspire you to follow your creative pursuits and honor those creative nudges. 
Thank you so much for tuning in to this week’s episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know Cat more, see her amazing art, and find ways to connect. 
About the artist:
Cat Crotchett has been a professional artist for over 30 years. In her paintings, she uses patterns to vividly represent human emotions and experience, and to convey not just beauty but tension. Her current work represents an intersection of information, emotion and physical limitations. The patterns and colors inhabit spaces that are similar, but not the same- suggesting multiple realities in the same composition. Each composition is engaged in some form of conflict, suggesting our shared moment in American history, our creative resilience, and transformative struggles. 
Cat has been a regular presenter and instructor at the International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and has taught painting workshops in the United States and in Indonesia. 
Cat earned BFAs in Painting and Art History from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and an MFA in Art from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. She has an extensive exhibition record that includes solo exhibitions at Vanderbilt University, the University of Illinois Chicago, the Maryland Institute of Art and Barbaran Segaragunung Gallery in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. In addition, she has a considerable record of international and national group exhibitions, has been recognized through various grants and has been a fellow at several artist colonies- including a 2022 Golden Foundation for the Arts experimental residency. Her work is represented in numerous private and public collections. She was the 2021 Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Western Michigan University, and 2015 College of Fine Arts Roehrick Distinguished Professor also at WMU. She teaches painting in the Gwen Frostic School of Art. Cat lives and works in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is represented by Addington Gallery in Chicago, IL. 
 
Connect with this episode’s featured artist Cat Crotchett here: 
Website: https://catcrotchett.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cat.crotchett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcrotchettart/
 
You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yoFxID_g20s 
 
Things mentioned during the episode:
Kalamazoo Art League: https://kalamazooartleague.org/
 
Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/
 
Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker
Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist