Episode 74: Think Outside the Bouquet: Interview with Katie Lila of Follow The Blooms / BloomTV Network

Welcome to episode 74 of I Like Art Podcast with a very special interview with Katie Lila of the newly-released show Follow the Blooms as aired on BloomTV. In this episode, hear host Sara Glupker and Katie Lila chat about how following her artist-heart lead her on the path to making interactive art displays out of fresh flowers and then making the show Follow the Blooms. Each episode features a special floral installation at a local event. Here, Katie features a local flower farmer and local artist and they collaborate to create stunning floral installations for these events. You will love this episode and feel energized and inspired by this electric conversation!  Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode and please check out all of the links below to get to know Katie Lila more, discover the show, and find ways to connect.  A note from today's featured artist: "I've been sharing flowers with people for the last 20 years. I'm committed to using locally grown blooms whenever possible and hope to be a bridge between the everyday flower lover and our local flower farmers here in Spokane Washington and wherever else the blooms take me.  During college I started taking classes, working in flower shops, and learning from a myriad of talented designers. Eventually, I had my own successful floral event company while raising babies and helping support my husband through medical school because even a full plate looks better with some flowers.  Over the years I became curious about what else I could make with flowers. This led me to designing large scale flower art. The process was so compelling that I decided to capture it on film and share it in the series Follow The Blooms now streaming on the Bloom TV Network.  Flowers are a funny thing, right? On one hand they grow right out of the dirt, even from cracks in the cement. On the other hand, they are a luxury item that many do not have access to or simply can't afford, especially curated large-scale flower design. I hope to change that and help more people experience the beauty and joy of flowers as art.  I love creating with flowers and am excited to see where the Flowers for People story goes next. I'd like to be a part of the ongoing flower conversation with those who craft and share it… one stem at a time." - Katie Lila   Enjoy a free month's subscription to Bloom TV by clicking on this link: https://bloomtvnetwork.com/pages/follow-the-blooms-lp?via=katie-lila    Connect with this episode's featured artist Katie Lila here:  Website: https://www.flowersforpeople.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowers.for.people/ You can watch this podcast interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zc2cpP8TKv8    Things mentioned during the episode: Denise Gasser, artist: https://www.instagram.com/denisegasserart/ Book: The Bible Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert   Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast/   Find Sara Glupker- Podcast host here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist