Ep 146 Patricia Brubaker with Design Poetry & Artists Rising Retreats
Release Date: 09/14/2023
Ep 180 Debi Primmer of Elsie Lane Art Garage on Building Layers of Creativity
Paint Talks Podcast
Debi Pfrimmer is the owner and artist behind Elsie Lane Art Garage, where she brings creativity and passion to life through her beautifully crafted furniture and decor. Known for her vibrant designs and attention to detail, Debi uses techniques like painting and decoupage to transform everyday items into stunning works of art. Through her Facebook page, YouTube channel, and creative community, she inspires others to explore their artistic side and share in the joy of making. Debi’s one-of-a-kind pieces are available for purchase, combining functionality with artistic flair. Upcoming Events:...
info_outline
Ep 179 Susan Skinner with Your Path to Cultivating Hope
Paint Talks Podcast
Dr. Susan Barber Skinner is a health psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, and author of Path to Hope: A Playbook for Creating Resilience, Optimism, and Active Hope. She is the founder of Hope Springs Healing Arts Studio, an online space dedicated to fostering holistic well-being through mindfulness, creativity, and therapeutic programs. Susan holds a PhD in health psychology and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. A seasoned health psychologist, she has dedicated her career to understanding the intricate interplay between mental health and overall well-being....
info_outline
Ep 178 Danielle Kaminski with Brick by Brick: Strengthening Our Local Neighborhood Gems
Paint Talks Podcast
Danielle Kaminski is a multi-passionate artist from Duncan, SC. She has been crafting and creating since she was in grade school, learning to sew with her grandmothers. Her brick-and-mortar store, Reinvintage Warehouse, is home to more than 60 different artists and curators. The MADE by Danielle brand encompasses jewelry design, candle making, and canvas & fiber art as well as the occasional furniture makeover! Once she made her dream of becoming a full-time maker a reality she began teaching other makers how to take their creative skills and turn them into businesses through her coaching...
info_outline
Ep 177 Abstract Artist Betty Franks on Freedom After Fifty
Paint Talks Podcast
Betty Franks was born in Toronto, Canada, and raised in San Jose, California. She is a self-taught abstract artist who started painting when she turned 50. Although it seemed late in life to take up painting, the timing was just right for her. After a long career in customer service management, she was ready to unleash her creative side. Website Facebook Instagram YouTube
info_outline
Ep 176 From Soil to Stitch with Fiber Artist Susan Taylor Brown
Paint Talks Podcast
Susan Taylor Brown is a fiber artist who creates highly textural art to be experienced not just with the eyes, but with the hands. Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains of California, she draws deep inspiration from the natural world, translating the untamed beauty of her surroundings into her signature Wildscapes—miniature, tactile landscapes that make you want to shrink down and walk barefoot across the fields and hills. Susan’s work is all about texture. She begins each Wildscape with hundreds of French knots, using hand-dyed wool yarn and other fibers to create pieces you can’t help...
info_outline
Ep 175 Knowing When to Trust with Artist & Author Cherie Burbach
Paint Talks Podcast
Cherie Burbach has been an artist and writer ever since she was a young child. Creativity was a safe place for her and a way to work through a turbulent childhood. Drawing and writing poetry were how she worked through anything that made her sad or scared. This desire to offer hope and encouragement is the intention behind her art. She is a self-taught artist, painting almost every day. She also writes poetry and other works, and feels words and images are closely tied in telling a story of faith and confidence about the future. Website Facebook Instagram YouTube
info_outline
Ep 174 Soul Sisters Unite with Sandy King of The House at White Rock
Paint Talks Podcast
Sandy King lives with her husband Jay in an 1840s log cabin home tucked in the woods, the charming historic town of Madison Indiana. She creates hand soldered inspirational jewelry to encourage the soul. She is a Mixed Media artist and a creative heart. She collects and sells all things vintage, antique, and patina’Ed as well as creative product like Debi’s DIY Paint, IOD, decoupage papers, German Glass Glitter, and more. You can find her booth space in Riverwest antique mall 1029 W. 2nd St. Madison, Indiana. She also sells her jewelry in several darling boutiques in Texas, Kentucky, and...
info_outline
Ep 173 Thrifting to Thriving with Emily Roth of Weathered Heart Designs
Paint Talks Podcast
Emily Roth is an artist living just north of Seattle, WA, where she shares her home with her husband and three beloved dogs. Her journey into painting furniture began in 2017, and by 2019, she had turned her passion into a thriving business. She creates art from the heart, whether it's transforming furniture or working on canvas and beyond. Her style is a blend of dreamy cottagecore, romantic Victorian, earthy old-world charm, with a touch of boho for good measure. Upcoming Events: Emily will be a guest teacher at the Creative Chaos Retreat 2025- Dates May 20-22, 2025 in Portland, Maine....
info_outline
Ep 172 Laura Louise Kottke with Restyled Lemons on Learning to Embrace the Pivot
Paint Talks Podcast
Laura Louise is a talented furniture and canvas artist based in the vibrant city of Austin, TX. With over two decades of experience in education and child-led activities, Laura seamlessly blends her passion for teaching with her love for creating art. Drawing on her extensive teaching background, she offers engaging in-person and online painting workshops that make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Laura takes pride in helping individuals transform old furniture into vibrant pieces with personal significance. Her dedication to revitalizing furniture ensures that each piece holds...
info_outline
Ep 171 Christy Skinner of Haus of Christy on Trusting Your Creative Nudge
Paint Talks Podcast
In this episode of the Paint Talks Podcast, Dionne Woods and Christy Skinner chat about trusting your creative nudge. Christy has grown through Intentional Creativity painting processes which have allowed her to deeply see herself in a different light and to grow a better sense of self-acceptance which strengthens many personal aspects. Christy can’t wait to hold the light for others, guiding them through processes of self reflection and ultimately finding personal freedom. It is imperative that we are able to claim our self-worth. Painting in this way allows you to better see what’s on...
info_outlineDionne Woods talks with Patricia Brubaker, owner of The Connecticut River Valley Inn in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Patricia is a lifestyle artist, multi-passionate creative entrepreneur, and art biz educator who has combined her passions into a creative place where she hosts all-inclusive art retreats of all kinds. Patricia hosts her own retreats but also invites other creatives who love to teach to bring their community together in a warm and creative space.
Patricia is the visionary behind her 5-star boutique inn which offers accommodations, event space, an art studio, and garden rooms for creating truly memorable events. Her vision is to infuse her artistic style throughout the property.. wherever you look.
She and her husband of 35 years, Wayne, want you to have such an awesome experience that you never want to leave!
Patricia believes it is never too late to create. She hopes her wisdom from a lifetime of creativity and challenges will encourage you to become your own creative powerhouse.
Her art biz name, Design Poetry was born from her favorite Georgia O’Keefe quote: “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.”
Design Poetry: arranging elements and details in her art in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm, using art as a language to express thoughts and emotions without using words.
Patricia encourages everyone to become their own “Design Poet” whether it is decorating your home, in the fashion you wear, in the gardens you tend or the food you prepare…
Upcoming Events: 2024 and 2925 Art Retreats at The Connecticut River Valley Inn are now up and ready for you to register. Take your art to the next level while relaxing in a beautiful New England setting just steps from the Connecticut River.
Holiday Home Tour: Sat December 2, 2023. Tickets required
Patricia is looking for 8 emerging artists just getting established with e-commerce to take part in a week-long beta “in person” art biz Bootcamp which would take place at her New England property.
DM on Instagram for more info
Fun Facts: Patricia and her husband, Wayne are Connecticut natives
Together they have four children and 10 grandchildren
They are also “dog parents” to 3 spunky rescue Chihuahuas
Because renovating and restoring a 1740 antique estate was not challenging enough, They just purchased a classic 44-foot motor yacht in the “rum runner” style which they are restoring (because obviously they don’t have anything else to do!!) they hope to offer tours on the Connecticut river in 2024 as part of the New England experience when staying at their property.