Tag: Women in Arts Network
Brazilian psychologist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist Bruna Gazzi Costa talks about weaving mental health and creation into daily life. In this interview, she shares how painting and therapy coexist in her practice, why community plays such a vital role in her process, and how she sees the future of care extending into galleries and studios.
Get a sneak peek at the latest Birds submissions, a collection where creativity takes flight. Artists across the globe explore the delicate balance of strength and vulnerability in birds, translating it into brushstrokes, lens captures, and sculpted forms. Together, these works open new windows of perspective, inspiring and captivating with every detail.
In this interview, Louise Santucci, a South African-born painter now living in London, shares how she began her journey back in 1999 at Roodepoort Art College and how she continues to create today. She talks about painting alongside her son’s ideas, her love for colour, and the energy that tells her when a piece is working. With honesty about balancing family life and her studio time, she offers insight into what keeps her painting and how she hopes her work will bring a sense of hope to others.
Ever caught yourself staring at your latest sketch, thinking, “Is anyone else even dealing with this creative chaos?” The late-night marathons, the piles of notebooks, the ideas that look amazing in your head but a little wonky on paper, sometimes it feels like you’re the only one juggling all that. That’s exactly why finding mentors and collaborators isn’t just “nice to have,” it’s a total game-changer. And yes, there’s a space where that actually happens: the Women in Arts Network. Imagine a place where asking questions doesn’t feel scary, where experimentation…
Filipino-born and California-based painter Airies Bagalawis-Olaes talks about her path from painting as a refuge to showing her work in international exhibitions. In this conversation, she shares her approach to balancing life and studio time, what makes a painting come alive, and her hopes for the future of her work as a dialogue on resilience and identity.
In this interview with Women in Arts Network, hyperrealism painter Cher Pruys talks about her lifelong journey in the arts, from sketching as a child to building an internationally recognized career. She shares how she finds inspiration in everyday objects, balances family and studio time, and continues to paint with the same curiosity that first drew her to art.
In this interview with the Women in Arts Network, Jessica Woo talks about her path from early crayon sketches to animating major films and publishing picture books. She shares how she juggles motherhood with deadlines, what tells her a project is on track, and why she hopes her stories encourage readers to feel comfortable in their skin.
Take a closer look at the recent Birds submissions, where artists from around the world explore the beauty, freedom, and fragility of birds. Each piece reflects a unique perspective whether through painting, photography, or sculpture showcasing movement, emotion, and imagination in ways that inspire and captivate.
In this Women in Arts Network interview, Roxa Smith shares her path from Venezuela to New York, her method of layering gouache and acrylic, and how she knows when a painting is coming together. She talks about treating her practice with the focus of a full-time job, the challenges of balancing life with art, and why handmade work matters in an increasingly digital world.
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.