Tag: emotion
Three women, three creative paths—one shared thread: the need to tell stories that feel true. Irina Jomir, Alexandra Telgmann, and Alicia Tubbs invite us into their worlds through photography, painting, and faith, showing how art begins with noticing, feeling, and following what moves you.
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.
Meet three women—Shana Covington Goodwin, Nicole Loy, and Sarah “Birdie” Niksa—who create through change, emotion, and everyday wonder. From digital art to soft sculpture, they show us how creativity helps us reconnect with what matters.
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.
Three inspiring women artists: Cecilia, Julia, and Anne share the heart behind their work—stories of heritage, healing, and fearless creativity. Discover how they turn life into art and art into something truly human.
Have you ever looked at an old toy or smelled something that suddenly reminded you of childhood? That warm, fuzzy, sometimes bittersweet feeling is the heart of our newest International Art Call. We’re thrilled to launch our latest International Art Call for artists around the world! The Women in Arts Network invites all women-identifying and non-binary artists to submit artwork for our upcoming International virtual exhibition titled “Childhood Nostalgia.” This is your chance to reflect on the past, turn memories into visual stories, and share them with a global audience. Whether…
“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.
“I love to portray young women who can appear brave and strong even if you can guess they’re fragile,” says Simona Zecca, our Artist of the Month. In this warm and thoughtful interview, the Milan-based painter shares her journey, creative inspirations, and the emotional depth behind her textured, modern portraits of women.
“From crayons as a toddler to international acclaim in hyperrealism, Cher Pruys shares her inspiring journey as a self-taught artist. In this candid interview, she talks about her love for painting, the power of perseverance, and how music, nature, and daily life all feed her creative fire.”
In this interview, artist Amy Rattner shares how a watercolor class changed her life and led her to a full-time art career painting animals. From childhood memories to gold leaf experiments, Amy's story is filled with passion, creativity, and a deep love for the natural world.