Guest: Deborah Slahta

In this episode of The Artist Is In, ceramic artist Deborah Slahta joins me for a grounded and powerful conversation about process, patience, and the quiet courage it takes to let go. From the tactile rituals of working with clay to the unpredictable dance of heat and glaze in the kiln, Deborah shares how her practice has become both a discipline and a release. We talk about the space between control and surrender, the balance of structure and softness, and what it means to trust the transformation.

Whether you're drawn to clay, creativity, or the deeper lessons art can teach us about being human, this episode is a gentle reminder that sometimes, true beauty comes from the fire we’re willing to step into.

Website: https://juxtahub.com/deborah-slahta/

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Guest: Jennifer Small

In this episode of The Artist Is In, abstract artist Jennifer Small shares the quiet transformation that changed everything—when she stopped trying to paint what things looked like and started painting what they felt like.

We talk about her evolution from realism to abstraction, the beauty she finds in the ordinary, and how letting go of expectations opened space for a more expansive, honest way of creating. Jennifer’s work draws directly from the rhythms of her daily life—each brushstroke a reflection of presence, noticing, and emotional truth.

This is a conversation about shifting perspectives, trusting intuition, and finding magic in the mundane.

Website: www.jensmallart.com
Instagram: @jensmallart

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Guest: Rachel Coleman of Shy Fox Studio

In this episode of The Artist Is In, fluid artist Rachel Coleman shares how a return to creativity helped her heal after trauma—and how letting go of control became the most powerful part of her practice.

We talk about growing up in her mother’s ceramic shop, the moment she rediscovered painting, and why fluid art felt like the only medium that could hold her emotions. Rachel opens up about how her work is shaped by nature, geodes, and the messy beauty of surrendering to the process.

This is a conversation about trust, transformation, and finding freedom through flow.

Instagram: @shyfoxstudio822
Website: Shy Fox Studio

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What happens when we stop gripping the outcome and start trusting the process? In this solo episode, host Kat Collins shares a personal story from her painting practice and reflects on the transformative power of letting go. This is an invitation to soften your grip, reconnect with your intuition, and remember why you create in the first place.

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In this short trailer episode, host Kat Collins—abstract painter, storyteller, and founder of Kat Collins Studio—invites you into the heart of The Artist Is In, a podcast about the real, raw, and beautiful truths of creative life.

This is a space for artists of all levels, and anyone curious about what it means to make art with heart. Expect soulful conversations, honest reflections, and the kind of stories that live behind the brush.

No gallery talk, no polished bios—just presence, process, and the sacred mess of making.

Pull up a seat. Let’s begin.

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