Tricia Poulos Leonard Artist
I am a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Studio Art. While at UCLA I studied with renowned artist, Richard Diebenkorn, who greatly influenced my development at an artist. I followed my university years with 30 years teaching, counseling and administering in the California public schools. I have been a fulltime artist since retiring in 2007. I have since attended classes with John Salmenin, Robert Burridge, Donna Watson and many other contemporary artists. These classes and my background in Abstract Expressionism have greatly influenced my current painting style.
I have been certified as a Creativity Coach by Eric Maisel and have coached and taught courses in creativity to people interested in expanding their creative inclinations in writing, visual arts, dance, acting, and music. I find that the desire to be creative is a universal human need that is often subverted by society. The artist must be strong to overcome anxiety and self-criticism.
My creativity coaching led to me writing a book, The Artist’s Map to Success, to help aspiring artists establish themselves as professional artists. My book is a 12 Step program of discovery (not recovery) to becoming a successful and selling artist. I give the reader tasks to do at the end of each chapter to guide them through the process of becoming a working artist. I believe the artist who does the work and puts in the time will gain a great sense of fulfilment and an opportunity to earn income as an artist. My book has been a Best Seller on Amazon.
I am also an art teacher and currently teach art classes at my local community college and workshops through local art associations. By exploring the avenues to creativity, my workshop participants expand their awareness of the beauty of life and find an outlet for realizing their dreams.
My teaching and the COVID shutdown have led me to create videos for 3 levels of painting: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. My students who are hesitant to go to a live class can study art in the comfort of their own homes through watching and working with my videos. My latest videos are Specialty Areas such as Water Media Batik Painting and Using tools besides brushes to create artwork.
My own art is abstract or nonobjective. I find this direction exhilarating! It is where I can express my innermost emotions. I hope to reach each viewer through a deeper understanding of the subconscious directions our minds take us. My work can be seen on my website, http://www.triciastudio.com.
I find great joy in creating my art and I would like to inspire others to find that joy. Through focusing on something he or she loves and sharing it with others, a person becomes healthier, happier and whole. By taking my classes and reading my book, the artist will grow in skill and competence and be able to become financially as well as emotionally enriched.
MEDIA PITCH
My name is Tricia Poulos-Leonard, an artist, an author, and a teacher. I have written a book, created art lesson videos, and coach people in artistic fields on how to progress in their artistic areas. I would like to be a guest on your podcast.
A bit of background:
• I have written a book, The Artist’s Map to Success, that is a Best Seller on Amazon.
• I have created lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artist showing them how to work with water media and mixed media.
• I am a certified Creativity Coach and have coached many artists (in visual arts, dramatic arts, music, writing and dance) to help them progress in their chosen artistic fields.
• I have a degree in Studio Art from UCLA.
When I am a guest o your show, your audience will:
• Learn the steps to become a successful and selling artist in three months.
• Learn how to define success in art and how other artists define success.
• Become aware of the different stages of creativity.
• Discover techniques to overcome blocks to creativity.
• Find ways to continue their artistic journey.
Alternately, I can add value for your listeners by discussing:
• The different levels of art: what makes a beginner, an intermediate and advanced artist.
• Discover the many ways a variety of materials can be used in their art.
• The perfectionism that keeps many from doing art.
• The two parts to creating – the spark and the grind.
I look forward to sharing my experiences and expertise with your listeners!
TALKING POINTS
1. Why did you write your book The Artist’s Map to Success?
2. Who should read the book?
3. How do you picture someone using the book?
4. If I have never attempted to create, should I read the book?
5. Can anyone achieve success as an artist?
6. Should I quit my day job and work at being an artist?
7. What does a Creativity Coach do?
8. Who would need a Creativity Coach?
9. Why should someone pursue their art?
10. What are the stages of creativity?
11. What are blocks to creativity?
12. Are there ways to combat these blocks?
13. What do your art lessons teach?
14. If I am a beginner, should I try to do your lessons?
15. How do I know if I am a beginner, an intermediate artist, or an advanced artist?
16. Can I try out a video without purchasing it?
17. What are the videos that you have available?
18. How can people access your videos?
19. Where is your book sold?
20. How can people get in touch with you?
Interview with Cheri Hill on May 29,2020
1. Phone landline and mobile
2. Video camera with GO Mic Mobil audio
3. Ipad
4. Computer
Available most Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays