Tag: art community

In this insightful interview, artist and designer Miquela Raiche talks about how a move to Northern California and a pandemic challenge led her to discover her love for creating floral portraits. She shares the role her family plays in her creative journey, how nature inspires her work, and how she balances being both a mother and an artist.

In this interview, Texas artist Sara Drescher talks about her creative journey, how she faced creative challenges, and why storytelling is so important in her work. With a focus on women’s experiences, oppression, and nature, Sara gives us a thoughtful look into her creative process and the meaning behind her powerful art.

Ivy’s art isn’t just something to look at—it’s an invitation into "the in-between," a place where reality and imagination meet. In this interview, she shares her creative process, what inspires her, and how she hopes her work sparks wonder in others.

Mari’s art is inspired by the strong women in her life. In this interview, she shares how she creates, overcomes creative blocks, and the touching story behind her portrait of Moniza. With exciting exhibitions on the horizon, Mari continues to make art that celebrates the strength and resilience of women everywhere.

"Christina Cowan’s art is all about celebrating beauty, strength, and self-love. In this interview, she shares how her journey from social work to becoming an artist helped her find her voice and create meaningful, empowering artwork."

Tiina Alanen’s art is a beacon of light and hope, shaped by personal loss and a deep connection to nature. With a background in Graphic Design and Visual Arts, her paintings blend realistic and abstract elements to convey a message of resilience and joy. Each piece is a testament to the healing power of creativity and the enduring light of hope.

Dawn Renee Bouchard rediscovered her passion for painting later in life, and her story is both heartwarming and inspiring. In this interview, she talks about how her love for nature and her family’s artistic roots have shaped her work, and how creating art has become her way of celebrating life’s simple, beautiful moments.

In our chat with Nora Lebbos, a Franco-Lebanese artist and writer, we learn about her shift from a career in law to becoming a full-time artist. She describes her spontaneous art process, where each piece develops naturally without sketches. Inspired by her personal experiences, she talks about how she handles creative blocks and the messages she hopes to share through her colorful, imaginative work. This interview offers a personal look at her artistic journey and the passion behind her creations.

Maria Rosati, a printmaker specializing in silkscreen and intaglio, opens up about how her art reflects her journey of self-acceptance, exploring the intersection of identity, fatphobia, and femininity. Raised in an Italian-Canadian family in a border city, Maria’s work uses layering and process to challenge societal perceptions and create space for conversations about body image and cultural expectations.

Jenny Lee Robinson’s art draws from folklore, mythology, and personal experiences. In this interview, she talks about how her mother’s early influence, her international background, and her love for traditional Korean paper have shaped her work, which celebrates growth, resilience, and the power of storytelling through art.