I Like Your Work supports artists! Each week artist Erika b Hess interviews artists, gallerists, and curators to cover topics that will help you in your art pra...
Dealing with Criticism as an Artist: What to Take In and What to Ignore
Criticism is an inevitable part of being an artist—but not all feedback is worth your energy. In this episode, we dive into the different types of criticism artists receive and how to discern what’s constructive, what’s just opinion, and what should be ignored altogether. You’ll learn: How to tell the difference between valuable feedback and unhelpful noise When to embrace critique and when to let it roll off your back Practical ways to respond to criticism (or not respond at all) How to build confidence in your artistic vision while remaining open to growth Whether you're facing tough critiques from professors, gallery directors, collectors, or the dreaded comment section on social media, this episode will help you develop a strong filter—so you can take in what serves your work and let go of the rest. I Like Your Work Links: Thank you to our sponsors: Naomi Vladeck with Creativity Matters Coaching: Join the Artist Accelerator Create Magazine: https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art Deadline is February 1 https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Apply for a residency at Chautauqua Visual Arts: Chautauqua Visual Arts Join the Works Membership! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram
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Transforming Materials with Artist Sachiko Akiyama
Sachiko Akiyama received her MFA in sculpture at Boston University and continued her studies at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Akiyama lives and works in Portsmouth, NH. Akiyama has had solo exhibitions at Brattleboro Museum (Brattleboro, VT) and Tracey Morgan Gallery (Asheville, NC) and group exhibitions at Dunes Gallery (Portland, ME), Night Gallery (Los Angeles, CA), and Center for Maine Contemporary Art (Rockland, ME). Among numerous honors, Akiyama was awarded a Joan Mitchell Fellowship, an Artist Resource Trust Grant, and residencies at Millay Arts and Ucross. Akiyama’s work is represented by Tracey Morgan Gallery. LINKS: sachikoakiyama.com https://www.instagram.com/woodchip47/ Tree at my Window exhibition at Mrs. Gallery in NYC, NY January 18 through March 8 Artist Shout out: Jennifer Caine: https://www.jlcaine.com/ Don Voisine: http://donvoisine.com/ I Like Your Work Links: Sign up for the free class, Do It Afraid - Planning Your Creative 2025: https://theworksmembership.com/freeclass-register-q1/ Thank you to our sponsors: Naomi Vladeck with Creativity Matters Coaching: Join the Artist Accelerator Create Magazine: https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art Deadline is February 1 https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Apply for a residency at Chautauqua Visual Arts: Chautauqua Visual Arts Join the Works Membership! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram
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Contemporary Curation with Leah Triplett
Leah Triplett is a curator and writer, currently serving as the Director of Exhibitions and Contemporary Curatorial Initiatives at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Her writing has appeared in ArtAsiaPacific, ArtNet News, Sculpture, Public Art Dialogue, Flash Art, Hyperallergic, The Brooklyn Rail, and others. As an independent curator, she has organized projects for Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston University Art Galleries, Praise Shadows Art Gallery, and others. She taught critical writing in the painting and sculpture MFA programs at Boston University from 2021 to 2023. She is the 2024 Mary Ann Unger Estate Fellow, researching the artist’s late 1970s and early 1980s works. "As a curator and writer, I consider the convergence of craft, performance, new media, materiality, and globalism, using Feminist theory as a framework for my exhibition-making and publishing projects." LINKS: www.instagram.com/leah_triplett I Like Your Work Links: Sign up for the free class, Do It Afraid - Planning Your Creative 2025: https://theworksmembership.com/freeclass-register-q1/ Thank you to our sponsors: Doubworks: https://www.doubworks.com/ Use code LIKE for 20% off of any order of Belgian Linen by the yard. NYC Crit Club Canopy Program: https://www.nyccritclub.com/ Applications for the Canopy Program close January 12 Create Magazine: https://www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art Deadline is February 1 https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Apply for a residency at Chautauqua Visual Arts: Chautauqua Visual Arts Join the Works Membership! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram
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Your Bravest Year Yet- Embracing Fear and Moving Forward in Your Creative Practice
Welcome to a brand-new year of creativity, inspiration, and fearless action! In this episode, I dive into the transformative power of “doing it afraid.” Whether you’re starting a new project, setting ambitious creative goals, or facing the ever-present inner critic, this episode will guide you toward embracing fear as a motivator rather than a barrier. I share actionable tips to help you kickstart your creative year with clarity, momentum, and confidence—even if fear is along for the ride. Plus, don’t miss the sneak peek into my upcoming free class, Do It Afraid - Planning Your Creative 2025, happening January 22! Learn how to plan meaningful, courageous goals for the year and create a personalized action plan to achieve them. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to reframe fear as a sign that your work matters. The power of small, consistent actions to build momentum. How to identify and break down creative goals that stretch and excite you. Details about Erika’s free class on January 22 to help you plan your most creative year yet. Links and Resources Mentioned: Sign up for the free class, Do It Afraid - Planning Your Creative 2025: https://theworksmembership.com/freeclass-register-q1/ Follow Erika on Instagram for more creative inspiration: @ilikeyourworkpodcast and @erikabhess Quick Action for Listeners: Write down one creative goal for 2025 and the smallest possible step you can take toward it. Share it with Erika on Instagram or during the class on January 22 for a chance to connect and celebrate your progress together! Follow and Subscribe: Never miss an episode of I Like Your Work! Follow the show and leave a review to support fellow creatives!
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Do it Afraid- Planning Your Artistic Year
On this week's mini episode I'm talking about why it's so important to jump first into your creativity even when you're scared. I Like Your Work Links: https://theworksmembership.com/freeclass-register-q1/ https://www.thisamericanlife.org/837/transcript Thank you to our sponsors: Doubworks: https://www.doubworks.com/ Use code LIKE for 20% off of any order of Belgian Linen by the yard. NYC Crit Club Canopy Program: https://www.nyccritclub.com/ Applications for the Canopy Program close January 12 https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/community Apply for a residency: https://www.chq.org/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram
About I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists
I Like Your Work supports artists! Each week artist Erika b Hess interviews artists, gallerists, and curators to cover topics that will help you in your art practice. From inspiring interviews from the lives of artists to business practices you will walk away ready to get in the studio.
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