April 23, 2025

Episode 3 Summary

In this episode of Exploring Creativity, host Rich Pfeiffer interviews Alex Wetmore, a graphic designer and collage artist. Alex shares her journey from working in graphic design at ad agencies in New York City to discovering her passion for collage art while engaging her young children. She discusses her creative process, which involves tearing and assembling magazine scraps into abstract collages, and the inspiration she draws from the natural surroundings of her coastal home. Alex reflects on the emotional experience of selling her first collage, the definition of success as an artist, and the challenges she faces, such as overcoming creative blocks during winter. She emphasizes the importance of fearless self-expression and resilience in facing rejection. The episode concludes with Alex's philosophical insight into the role of artists in providing fantasy and escapism for viewers, and her belief in art's enduring power even in difficult times.

Episode 8 Summary

In this episode of Exploring Creativity, host Rich Pfeifer interviews artist and teacher Stephanie Smelser who is originally from New Haven, Connecticut. Smelser discusses her early inspirations from her creative family and visits to the Yale Art Ga…

Episode 7 Summary

In this episode of 'Exploring Creativity,' host Rich Pfeifer interviews Fethi Meghelli, an artist from New Haven, Connecticut. Fethi shares his journey into art, which began in his childhood with a notable moment in first grade that sparked his arti…