The Charmed Studio Podcast for Artists

Do you know Agnes Pelton, the desert transcendentalist who left New York behind to make a life—and an art—entirely her own? A modernist painter who exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show, Pelton eventually settled in the California desert, where her paintings became luminous, spiritual, and deeply connected to nature, solitude, and the unseen. Her life is fascinating not only because of the work she made, but because of the life she chose to make around it. In this episode of The Charmed Studio Podcast, I’m exploring Pelton through Mari Coates’s The Pelton Papers and wondering what her unconventional path might have to teach us now. Because Pelton raises a question that feels surprisingly contemporary: What if we’re measuring our lives with the wrong ruler? We talk about comparison-itis, artistic voice, and our endless measuring of success, beauty, relationships, travel, recognition, and the perfectly curated life. What if a rich creative life doesn’t necessarily look impressive from the outside? What if choosing solitude, mystery, nature, and your own way of seeing is its own kind of success? Come spend some time with Agnes Pelton—the remarkable desert artist who chose to see the world on her own terms.

What if a messy studio isn’t a sign of disorder, but a catalyst for creativity? In this episode, we explore Francis Bacon’s famously chaotic workspace and how it became an extension of his artistic process. Discover how clutter, chance, and creative disorder can spark new ideas, bring deeper meaning to your work, and help you finish what you start.

How artists can build their first real audience fairly easily with Substack...if they act quickly before the time window closes.

Many artists dream of writing a book, but few know how to move from baskets of ideas to a finished manuscript. In this episode, I share my 4 Elements Approach and explain how writing coaching can help artists transform their creativity, expertise, and life experience into a meaningful book. Discover how the right structure, guidance, and support can help you organize your ideas, bring clarity to your vision, and move from inspiration to a finished manuscript you are proud to share.

What are the warning signs of the overpayment/refund scam for artists? How about the podcast collaboration scam? Or the 'Ye olde' Etsy swindle? And why the heck do scammers target artists anyway? A helpful podcast for new artists who don't want to be taken for a ride, as well as savvy artists concerned about how scams are impacting authentic creative communities.And how not to be discouraged in the face of scams.