What Happens When Women Follow Their Inner Voice| Shelly Lang, Kelly Angelovic, and Sarah Fishbein
Something is compelling about women who create from a place of truth. In this feature, artists Shelly Lang, Kelly Angelovic, and Sarah Fishbein open up about their deeply personal journeys, how they each found their way back to art, not through perfection or planning, but through life’s twists, challenges, and awakenings.
Their stories are about more than making beautiful things. They’re about reconnecting with self-worth, listening to their inner voice and using creativity for healing and empowerment. Whether through Shelly’s energy-infused portraits, Kelly’s joyful everyday scenes, or Sarah’s bold pop-art mosaics, each artist invites us into a world where feminine energy, emotion, and authenticity lead the way.
Together, they’ve reminded us that creativity isn’t something you earn—it’s something you remember. When women honour their inner voice, their art doesn’t just inspire—it transforms.
Shelly Lang: Painting the Feminine Spirit Back Into the World
For Shelly Lang, art isn’t just something you look at—it’s something you feel. Based in Los Angeles but rooted in the mystical terrain of New Mexico, Shelly’s portraits are rich with spiritual energy and intention. Her work is a vibrant call to reconnect with our inner wildness, especially the aspects of ourselves we’ve been taught to silence.
“I grew up in New Mexico—the land of enchantment—surrounded by nature, light, and culture,” Shelly shares. “But I always felt drawn to big cities. I wanted to be somewhere that reflected my open mind and love for art and fashion.”
After two marriages and years of pushing her creativity aside, Shelly finally permitted herself to pursue her soul’s calling. Her signature work, Pure Essence Power Portraits, is custom-made portraits that go far beyond likeness. They’re spiritual mirrors that capture her subjects’ inner essence.
Each portrait is created through an intuitive process. Shelly taps into her clients’ energy fields, allowing the image to come through as a channel of emotional, spiritual, and personal healing. These aren’t just artworks; they’re deeply moving experiences.
“One client told me their portrait became a daily reminder of their strength while battling cancer,” Shelly says. “That’s when I knew this work had a purpose beyond aesthetics.”
Through imagery often centred around women and nature, Shelly celebrates the unfiltered, uncontained feminine energy—the creative force we all have within.
I create bespoke portraits called Pure Essence Power Portraits that are an activation of a person’s pure and innocent expression to help put them live in their heart and genius abilities so they can create a life they love. I use my intuition to tap into their energetic field and then I allow the portrait to come through me.
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Kelly Angelovic: Finding Joy in the Chaos of Everyday Life
In a cosy, colour-filled studio in Boulder, Colorado, Kelly Angelovic paints her way through motherhood, creative evolution, and the beautiful messiness of life. A former graphic designer turned painter and creativity coach, Kelly’s journey has been anything but linear, and that’s precisely what makes it so inspiring.
“Art has always been a thread in my life,” she says. “But it wasn’t until I started working with paint directly—getting messy, exploring colour—that I felt truly at home creatively.”
Her paintings reflect what many of us seek: a moment of peace, a burst of joy, a glimpse of beauty in the everyday. Through landscapes, still lifes, and scenes from daily life, her art invites viewers to slow down and reconnect. “Colour is my happy place,” she says. And that happiness shines through in every bold brushstroke.
Kelly’s creative process is loose, intuitive, and joyful. Her work is not only about aesthetics but also about helping others tap into their creative energy. As a coach, she guides her clients toward designing lives that reflect their passions and authenticity.
“I’ve been lucky to work with companies like Hallmark and Penguin Random House, but the most rewarding part of what I do now is helping people rediscover their creative spark,” Kelly shares. “It’s life-changing.”
Kelly’s story is a testament to resilience and reinvention. In her coaching and painting, she reminds us that creativity isn’t just a talent—it’s a lifeline.
Capitalism has us all believing that if we stop cranking, everything will all fall apart. The truth is that if we don’t stop occasionally, WE will fall apart.
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Sarah Fishbein: Reclaiming Pop Culture with Mosaic Power
On the East Coast, mosaic artist Sarah Fishbein takes glass and grout to powerful new places. With a video production and storytelling background, Sarah pivoted to visual art during the pandemic—and found a new way to express herself.
“I’d always loved pop art’s exaggerated emotion and colour,” Sarah explains. “When my husband showed me old romance comics from the ’50s and ’60s, I knew I’d found my visual voice.”
Her work blends stained glass techniques with vintage comics’ bold, emotional style. But these mosaics aren’t about nostalgia—they’re about reclaiming power.
“Production was a male-dominated world. I always had to prove myself,” she says. “With my art, I wanted to flip the script—give women the power and voice they didn’t have in those old comics.”
Themes of feminism, LGBTQ+ pride, mental health, and personal liberation are at the heart of Sarah’s work. Every mosaic tells a story, and every story is rooted in emotional truth.
“I want people to feel something when they see my work,” she says. “Whether it’s joy, empowerment, or recognition.”
Sarah is now preparing for her first solo show and has been featured in The Creative Process by Arts to Hearts Project. Her vibrant, larger-than-life works are capturing attention across the art world, and she’s just getting started.
I choose glass as my medium for its vivid colors, tactile nature, and longevity. The interplay of light and glass is a crucial element of my work.
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As we reflect on the journeys of Shelly Lang, Kelly Angelovic, and Sarah Fishbein, one thing becomes clear: art is more than a form of expression—it’s a way back to ourselves. These women didn’t just become artists; they chose to reconnect with their intuition, voices, and lives’ raw, beautiful truths.
Through her intuitive portraits, Shelly taught us how art can be a spiritual tool, helping others see their essence and worth. Kelly reminded us to find beauty in the everyday—to paint through life’s mess, joy, and chaos. Sarah showed us how powerful it can be to reclaim stories, flip narratives, and bring bold, emotional themes to life through stained glass and pop art.
Their work is a mirror, a message, and a movement. Through them, we’ve learned that creativity doesn’t ask for permission. It simply asks that we show up, listen, and trust the process.
These artists prove that when women embrace their creativity, they don’t just make art—they create space for healing, empowerment, and meaningful connection. Their journeys are about more than technique or success—they’re about living boldly, from the heart.
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