Members Interview

In this Women in Arts Network interview, painter Renee Pupetz shares her path from Halifax’s art scene to rediscovering painting during one of the most challenging times of her life. She opens up about her love for nature-inspired work, the role of intuition in her process, and how painting became a daily anchor.

We are beyond thrilled to share that our newest international virtual exhibition, The Years We Were Little, by Women in Arts Network centered on the theme Childhood Nostalgia, is now live! This exhibition is more than just a collection of artworks it’s a journey back to the tender, fleeting moments of childhood that stay with us forever. Hosted by the Women in Arts Network, it celebrates the voices of women-identifying and non-binary artists from across the globe, bringing together memories, imagination, and the universal experiences that shape who we are. Every…

Inspiration doesn’t wait until the laundry’s folded or your inbox is clear. It tends to crash into you while you’re in the middle of reheating leftovers or racing to meet a deadline you swore you’d tackle earlier. And honestly, that timing can feel cruel. You want to grab the idea, sketch it out, let it breathe, but the rest of life is standing there with its arms crossed, reminding you it comes first. That’s the real struggle of being an artist in everyday life. You’re not living in some cabin in…

You know that moment when you’re staring at your sketchbook or canvas and thinking, “Am I the only one doing this alone?” It’s a lonely kind of silence, the kind that doesn’t just sit in your studio but sneaks into your chest too. And if you’re a woman artist, that loneliness can feel sharper. It’s not just about having no one to talk to, it’s the extra layers ,  the invisible expectations, the tiny dismissals, the constant question of whether your work is being taken as seriously as you are. Here’s…

You didn’t pick up a paintbrush, pen, or camera because life was picture-perfect. You picked it up because something inside you needed out. Maybe it was frustration, perhaps heartbreak, maybe that low hum of anxiety that never seems to shut up. Whatever it was, you knew keeping it bottled in wasn’t an option. So you made. And that act of making, messy as it was, started to stitch you back together in ways you didn’t expect. Here’s the funny thing: you probably weren’t trying to heal at first. You were just…

In this Women in Arts Network interview, Milwaukee-based painter Taylor Katzman, also known as Art Compulsions, talks about capturing the language of the body, balancing family life with studio work, and why she creates portraits that hold space for what isn’t always spoken. She shares her process, her materials, and the turning points that shaped her path from sketching in the margins to building a career in painting.

What do birds mean to you? Are they symbols of freedom, fragile companions, or messengers between worlds? Our international bird-themed exhibition invites artists to explore these questions — and the submissions we’ve received so far are breathtaking. From quiet moments of a single perched bird to sweeping visions of migration across continents, each artwork tells a story of memory, longing, resilience, and hope. Together, they form a living archive — wings of color, form, and emotion that remind us how birds connect us to the sky, to each other, and to…

In conversation with our women in arts network, Morag Webster talks about the many directions her career has taken, from painting portraits to building film sets. She shares how her grandmother’s guidance and a lifelong curiosity led her to work in a wide range of mediums, and why nature remains central to her practice. Morag also opens up about balancing family life with her career, and what it means to create work that draws attention to both the beauty and the impact of human activity on the environment.

Ever catch yourself staring at your own work and thinking, “Is this even good enough?” Yeah, that little whisper isn’t imaginary. It’s self-doubt, and for women artists, it tends to crash the studio like an uninvited guest. You’ve probably tried ignoring it, scrolling past it, or telling yourself, “Just focus on the art.” But it sticks. And the more you push, the louder it gets. Here’s the twist, self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s more like a foggy mirror that makes you question what’s already right in front of you. That…

Most women creatives start their days with a mental juggling act: deadlines, family, social commitments, self-care, and that little voice whispering, “Am I making enough art?” Sound familiar? That feeling of stretching yourself in a million directions isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s just the reality of living in a world that still underestimates the bandwidth women carry. The word “balance” often gets thrown around like a magic solution, but let’s be honest, it rarely feels magical. More often, it feels impossible. Here’s the thing: balance isn’t about dividing hours evenly…