Who Was Agnes Pelton, the Desert Transcendentalist?
Do you know Agnes Pelton, the desert transcendentalist who left New York behind to make a life—and an art—entirely her own?
A modernist painter who exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show, Pelton eventually settled in the California desert, where her paintings became luminous, spiritual, and deeply connected to nature, solitude, and the unseen. Her life is fascinating not only because of the work she made, but because of the life she chose to make around it.
In this episode of The Charmed Studio Podcast, I’m exploring Pelton through Mari Coates’s The Pelton Papers and wondering what her unconventional path might have to teach us now.
Because Pelton raises a question that feels surprisingly contemporary: What if we’re measuring our lives with the wrong ruler?
We talk about comparison-itis, artistic voice, and our endless measuring of success, beauty, relationships, travel, recognition, and the perfectly curated life. What if a rich creative life doesn’t necessarily look impressive from the outside? What if choosing solitude, mystery, nature, and your own way of seeing is its own kind of success?
Come spend some time with Agnes Pelton—the remarkable desert artist who chose to see the world on her own terms.
13 Jul 2026
Francis Bacon: 3 Surprising Benefits of a Messy Studio for Artists
What if a messy studio isn't a sign of disorder, but a catalyst for creativity? In this episode, we explore the extraordinary world of Francis Bacon, whose famously chaotic workspace became an extension of his artistic process. Discover how clutter, chance, and creative disorder can spark your best ideas, add profound meaning to your art and writing, and help you finish what you start.
27 May 2026
Is Substack Good for Artists?
Are you an artist struggling to decide whether to try Substack? Let's weigh the pros and cons of Substack for heart-centered artists. We'll cover the dizzying growth opportunities as well as the seldom-mentioned pitfalls.
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