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Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy Solganik

Wendy Solganik
Mixed Media Art
Fodder School
Art Education
Creativity
Collage
Art Journaling
Art
Barbados
Identity
Color Theory
Textile Art
Mixed Media
Art Therapy
Creative Process
Gel Printing
Mixed-Media Art
Watercolor
Greeting Cards
Interior Decorative Painting
Lori Siebert

A podcast about making art for you, because you love the way you feel when you are creating and you just want more of that feeling.

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Host Wendy Solganik interviews mixed media and collage artistCrystal Marie (formerly Crystal Neubauer), author of The Art of Expressive Collage and a 2018 Racine Art Museum Artist Fellowship recipient, about her life, art, and teaching. Crystal descr... more

Wendy Solganik introduces season six, episode six of theShow Up or Shut Up podcast with guest Connie Fong, a longtime Fodder School member now teaching in Fodder School six. Connie, a Bay Area native and retired computer science professional who work... more

Host Wendy Solganik introduces season six, episode five ofthe Show Up or Shut Up podcast featuring Stefanie Hunsaker, a mixed media collage artist in northeastern Washington whose vibrant, layered portraits combine acrylic paint, fabric, scrapbook pa... more

Host Wendy Solganik introduces UK mixed media artist, artjournaler, bookmaker, and new Fodder School Six teacher Lisa Goddard, who lives in Sheffield near the Peak District. Lisa describes studying fine art with a focus on textiles and sculpture, fee... more

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Stefanie Hunsaker
Mixed media collage artist and fodder.school instructor
Self-employed / Fodder School
Episode: Stefanie Hunsaker: Mixed-Media Portraits, Self-Love, and the Long Game of Style
Lisa Goddard
Mixed media artist, art journaler and bookmaker
Self-employed artist
Episode: Lisa Goddard on Art Journaling as a Lifeline, Mixed Media Layers, and Building a Sustainable Creative Life
Gloria Gelo
Contemporary abstract artist and designer
Independent artist, Fodder School teacher
Episode: Gloria Gelo: From Corporate Life to Painting With Paper
Francine Dunigan
Artist and new Fodder School teacher; specializes in collage fodder, gel plate printing, and vibrant color
Independent artist / Fodder School teacher
Episode: Francine Dunigan on Bold Collage, Gel Printing, and Advocating for Your Health
Lori Siebert
Artist, designer, and licensing professional; founder of Studio Leica and active retreat teacher
Studio Leica / Fodder School (via teaching/retreats)
Episode: Lori Siebert on Reinvention, Art Licensing, and Teaching Creative Retreats
Heather Kojan
Professional quilting instructor; founder of the Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild
Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild; Willa Workshops; Fodder School Live
Episode: Heather Kojan on Quilting, Fearless Hustle, and Bringing Textiles to Willa Workshops
Evan Haley
Executive Producer at Willa Workshops and artist
Willa Workshops
Episode: Exploring Creative Boundaries with Evan Haley
Jane Chipp
Artist specializing in mixed media, collage, and textiles
Fodder School
Episode: Unlocking Creativity: An Artistic Journey with Jane Chipp
Susan Rossiter
Mixed media artist from Columbus, Ohio.
Studios on High Gallery
Episode: Mid-Century Mixed Media Magic with Susan Rossiter

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Wendy Solganik
Host of the show, educator, and driving force behind Willa Workshops and Fodder School initiatives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Thank you Wendy! Best company while doing art!

    I absolutely love these podcasts! First of all, I am enrolled in all of the Fodder School classes (sign up if you’re not already in!) as well as Watercolor for Relaxation and Wendy’s lettering class. Yea I am hooked!! These classes have all been transformative for me and are a ton of fun. But then….Wendy goes ahead and puts these podcasts together!!! OMG I absolutely love getting to know the artists who are teaching Fodder School! I love meeting the teachers through these podcasts and learning t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicoleN2Nature
    United States9 months ago
  • The on-going rant

    Wendy is a pretty good interviewer and I love getting to know other artist stories. But SOOOO tired of Wendy ranting about Instagram and algorithm changes. Girl change happens. Adjust.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dlc196009
    United States2 years ago
  • You lost me when you dissed YouTube

    You obviously have not seen the millions of artists on the Youtube community.

    Not EVERYTHING is on Instagram and many artists are leaving it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gypsisoul1111
    United States2 years ago
  • So So Real

    Wow, art and life…such great talks! Filled with humor, humbleness, and awesome art talk. Love love love it all. Can’t put how I feel into words so I’ll shut up…love it! I’m listening to you and Yetunde. There was so much information I am listening for a second time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Trotchie
    United States3 years ago
  • Interview with Barb Smucker

    I loved listening to this Podcast. You ladies talked about so many wonderful topics. You are two dynamic women! I did not want the discussion to end. Barb, I was inspired by your journey and all that you offer for your community. I have long loved the artistic creativity and the soft feel of the age old making of quilts. Wrapping myself in a hand created quilt was like a giant hug. I tried cutting and making quilts but lost patience. Instead I used to watercolor paint large images on watercolor ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jbharts
    United States3 years ago

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Fans praise the host for genuine, relatable conversation and deep-dive artist stories.
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Overall, episodes are seen as inspiring and supportive for creative practice.
Listeners enjoy the diverse guest mix and actionable art insights.

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Lisa Goddard on Art Journaling as a Lifeline, Mixed Media Layers, and Building a Sustainable Creative Life
Q: What does a typical art journaling session look like for you, and what keeps you going daily?
She describes starting with collage to break the blank page, using gesso and marks, and maintaining a daily practice across multiple journals to stay connected to her process and mood.
Lisa Goddard on Art Journaling as a Lifeline, Mixed Media Layers, and Building a Sustainable Creative Life
Q: Tell me when in your life you became a mixed media artist.
Lisa explains that after finishing a fine art degree she felt directionless when facilities were no longer accessible; discovering mixed media hooked her, and she gradually built a practice from 2006 onward.
Gloria Gelo: From Corporate Life to Painting With Paper
Q: How did you end up in Calgary and how did that move influence your work?
Gloria details moving to Calgary with family, the impact on her creative practice, and how the environment and community helped reinvigorate her art career.
Gloria Gelo: From Corporate Life to Painting With Paper
Q: What was your education path and how did it lead back to art after a detour into business and finance?
She describes attending Lakeland Community College and Arizona State University, a pivotal critique in art school, and a transition into business studies before returning to art and eventually joining the corporate world again in a way that funded her artistic exploration.
Gloria Gelo: From Corporate Life to Painting With Paper
Q: Where did you grow up and how did that background influence your art later on?
Gloria talks about growing up in Cleveland in a Croatian-immigrant family, early exposure to crafts, and a sense of community that shaped her approach to making and sharing art.

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What is Show Up or Shut Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show spotlights artists and makers who are exploring creativity across textiles, mixed media, and visual arts, often weaving personal origin stories with practical techniques and teaching insights. Episodes frequently feature artists who juggle teaching, community programs, and studio practice, highlighting risk-taking, play, and the value of hands-on making. A notable strength is the host's candid interviewing style and focus on personal journeys, collaboration, and accessible art education, which can appeal to listeners who want inspiration, craft tips, and a sense of community around making. Potential listeners may especially enjoy episodes centered on quilting, textile arts, and mixed-media explorations, as well as those curious abo... more

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3. Gloria Gelo
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7. Evan Haley
8. Jane Chipp

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