Drawing courtesy of Barbara Laurie How a doodle reconnects an artist to her past and her present and unleashes a body of work. — As far back as I can remember, I have been obsessed with doodling. In fact, I doodled all the time. Any blank surface was an open invitation … [Read more...] about Following The Doodle: An Artist’s Journey Of Reclaiming A Long-Forgotten Passion
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Color & Creativity: An Artist Rejuvenates and Redefines Her Craft
All illustrations by Salli Swindell An artist’s plight to stay inspired through cold, dark isolated winter months uncovers a passion project that keeps the creative (and soul) juices flowing — I’m a freelance illustrator living just outside of Cleveland, Ohio where we … [Read more...] about Color & Creativity: An Artist Rejuvenates and Redefines Her Craft
The Family Jewels: Transforming trinkets into treasures of lasting meaning
All photographs by Franco Vogt A box of family costume jewelry provides an opportunity for reimagining keepsakes and memories _____ A dear friend approached me this past holiday season with an inquiry about making some special gifts for her family from her parent’s … [Read more...] about The Family Jewels: Transforming trinkets into treasures of lasting meaning
Body of Art: A Celebration of Life In Motion
Photograph by Nigel Barker A celebration of movement and mindfulness — identical twin sisters share connection, motherhood, yoga, career and life musings — We came into this world together 44 years ago, identical twins who share everything — even our … [Read more...] about Body of Art: A Celebration of Life In Motion
Falling in Love (Again): A Photographer’s Connection to a Lost Art Form
A photographer rekindles his love for his city and his craft after discovering the lost art form of tintype photography — I discovered photography, almost accidentally, when I had to fill a course requirement for my high school Art Regents program. Up until that point, painting … [Read more...] about Falling in Love (Again): A Photographer’s Connection to a Lost Art Form
Messages In The Making: Inspiring A Movement, One Badass Cross Stitch at a Time
All artwork by Shannon Downey Artist Shannon Downey melds cross stitch with activism, formulating a new form of craftivism one stitch at a time — Where there is voice, there is power.~ Shannon Downey This is not your Grandmother’s cross stitch. Nope. What happens … [Read more...] about Messages In The Making: Inspiring A Movement, One Badass Cross Stitch at a Time
Ammunition 4 Good: An Artist’s Creative Stand to End Gun Violence
Gina Raphaela grew up in a family of secrets and suppressed self-expression, and set herself free via her mission driven art to end gun violence — Born Italian American, raised in New York, the middle child of six, with a father who was a member of the Genovese Crime Family — I … [Read more...] about Ammunition 4 Good: An Artist’s Creative Stand to End Gun Violence
In The Service of Art: Christie Chandler
Creating art and spiritual growth dovetail beautifully into a process of self-exploration, creating an ‘in-between’ space to discover one’s true self — Being an artist hasn’t come naturally for me. As a matter of fact, becoming an artist has often been a painful process of … [Read more...] about In The Service of Art: Christie Chandler
The Kids: A Photographic Study of Children of Gay Parents
Photographer Gabriela Herman, a child of a gay mother, turns her lens on other children of gay parents, revealing shared and poignant challenges — My mom is gay. But it took me a long time to say those words out loud. She came out over 20 years ago when I was in high school. My … [Read more...] about The Kids: A Photographic Study of Children of Gay Parents
Cause. Collaboration. Color. | Riley Johndonnell Spreads Optimism Through Color
Artist Riley Johndonnell is creating art with a cause — bridging the gap between ‘me’ and ‘we’ — shining an optimistic light on the world, one brush stroke at a time ________________________ Conceptual artist, art-preneur, social activist and uber-optimist G. Riley Johndonnell, … [Read more...] about Cause. Collaboration. Color. | Riley Johndonnell Spreads Optimism Through Color
Decorating Nature | A Portfolio From Artist Norm Magnusson
For artist and founder of the 'funism' movement Norm Magnusson, painting leaves, rocks, and other natural artifacts is a celebration of their beauty ___________________________________ This project began in 2008 when my family and I were touring the southern state of Kerala in … [Read more...] about Decorating Nature | A Portfolio From Artist Norm Magnusson
Under The Hijab Is… | Making Art, Breaking Stereotypes
An exhibition project aims to dispel myths and breakdown stereotypes through art ______________________________________ I was provoked and inspired to create a collective art statement — Under The Hijab Is… — as the result of my interaction with a young Syrian girl named Sara. I … [Read more...] about Under The Hijab Is… | Making Art, Breaking Stereotypes
