Tag: artist interview

Aug 10
How Stepping Away Helped her Show up Better| Dr. Evilletown

Dr. Evilletown shares how her early days in public school and a creative household laid the groundwork for a life in the arts. In this interview, she opens up about making work that deals with injury, memory, and the future of our environment. She also talks about why she continues to create, how she knows when something’s working, and why stepping away sometimes helps her show up better.

Aug 07
How Art Helped Luna Jay Stay Grounded Through Chaos and Change

Luna Jay Yvelisse talks about growing up in New York, raising a child while chasing her creative practice, and making work that isn’t afraid to speak back. Her story is filled with the kind of moments many artists face: doubt, exhaustion, joy, and starting over again. Through it all, she keeps showing up for herself and her community—one sketch, one piece, one prayer at a time.

Aug 05
Carola Helwing on the Art of Staying Present through Dance and Painting

In this conversation, Carola Helwing shares how her background in dance shapes her painting, why she sees creativity as something that grows with you, and how she stays connected to her work even when life gets busy. From early memories of painting to global exhibitions, she opens up about what keeps her curious and moving forward.

Aug 03
What Painting Taught Artist Coline About Slowing Down

Coline Grunevald talks about walking away from a career that didn’t feel right, how painting helped her find peace, and why she wants her work to feel like a breath of fresh air in a noisy world.

Aug 01
Women in Arts Network Calls for Submissions: Artist of the Month August 2025

The Women in Arts Network (WIAN) is proud to announce that submissions are now open for the August 2025 Artist of the Month recognition. This initiative is more than a title—it’s a celebration of creativity, a platform for visibility, and an invitation for women artists to take their work to the global stage. For years, WIAN has been committed to empowering women in the arts by amplifying their voices, telling their stories, and bringing their talent to light. Each month, we feature remarkable women whose art challenges perspectives, evokes emotions, and…

Jul 31
How Anne Lydiat Follows the Tides of her Life and Lets them Guide her Creative Journey

Anne Lydiat talks about living on a boat, traveling to the Arctic, and using art to capture the passage of time and the lives of women often left out of history. This interview gives us a window into how she follows the tides of her life and lets them guide her creative journey.

Jul 29
How Artist Amy Harms Builds New Stories from Torn-Up Paintings

I destroy my paintings, cutting them into hundreds of slivers, and then I start again. For me, that’s what life is about—taking what’s already there, weaving it into something new, and finding rhythm in the process.

Jul 12
When Pictures Say More than the Text Ever Could | Our Artsit of the Month Ava Farahani

In this interview, Florida-based illustrator Ava Farahani talks about what inspires her, how she balances the outer and inner worlds in her work, and why she turns to texture and soft forms to tell visual stories. She also shares how breaks can help her move past creative blocks and what it means to her when an idea finally clicks into place.

Jun 14
How Our Artist of the Month Nara Guichon Turns Discarded Fishing Nets into Meaningful Art

Nara Guichon knits with intention, using discarded fishing nets and fabric to bring new life to forgotten materials. In this conversation, she shares how her childhood shaped her connection to nature, why she sees trash as treasure, and how her hands follow instinct over plans. Her work challenges us to rethink waste and reminds us that creativity often starts where others stop looking.

May 15
Our Artist of the Month Tina Bopiah on Finding Her Voice Through Social Storytelling

“I found my artistic feet after tearing off the chastity belt of religion and diving headfirst into years of learning and experimentation,” shares Artist of the Month, Tina Bopiah. In this conversation, Tina reflects on her evolution—from working in egg tempera to creating large-scale thread and acrylic works—and how storytelling, especially the unspoken and everyday kind, fuels her creative process.

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