Liz West (b.1985) is a British artist known for her wide-ranging works, from the intimate to the monumental. Using a variety of materials and exploring the use of light, she blurs the boundaries between sculpture, architecture, design and painting to create works that are both playful and immersive.

I am here now. Where the bluest thing is the sky and the trees are the greenest green I’ve ever seen. I am continually changed by this new place and all it entails.

My personal experiences play a very large role in my work as an artist. Wherever I am, I enjoy looking at everything as a painting and how would I capture it best. As an abstract painter, I look at things as shapes interacting with one another, the contrast of textures, and the colors that play within that particular image.

I knew that I didn't want a "normal" job from an early age. The arts were my favorite subjects; it just made sense for me to continue down that path through school and University. I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do, but I knew that it needed to be something creative and hands-on, not a desk job.

Hazel points to the scattered box in the corner of the room and says, “That's the world right there!” Her eyes smiled brightly; I could feel the energy of her sincere passion fill our conversation. I smiled, too, because I knew exactly what she meant.

Thank you! I fell for it very naturally. I have had my camera since I was fifteen, but, at the time, I didn’t use it much. Two years ago, I started taking close-ups of everything around me and I became addicted to details.

To be honest, had I never thought of art as a career until the end of my undergrad at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). I never really felt internal pressure to choose a career path; I always felt more comfortable letting it unfold and become clear as I got older.

Hi! My name is Kapi Michalska, I'm in my early thirties, and I'm a Poland-based portrait painter, business partner, and Head Graphic Designer at a small advertising agency.

My name is Rachel, and I am a graphic designer and illustrator, adventure addict, dog mom, and the face behind Rayco Design. While I am originally from San Diego, CA, I have lived outside of New Orleans, Louisiana, for the past five years along with my husband and two dogs. We love the South, but we are so excited to be moving this year to Red Rock, Utah.

I've been painting exclusively with knives for about 15 years. I've always painted thick, but I switched to only knives when the time/energy required to keep brushes clean was too much especially when working out of a shared studio space. I never looked back and have since started painting with spatulas and even spoons.

I was the "craft kid" growing up for my entire life, and art had always been my most passionate subject in school. There was something about getting lost in it; the painting, the process of creating. It's still a feeling that I can't quite describe, but I knew that it was my happiest state, so I wanted to chase that feeling for the rest of my life.

I have been painting for as long as I can even remember. Like every child, I loved drawing and painting and doodling any chance I had any surfaces and colors around me. I think that as I grew older, that I just never stopped.

After 12 years of being self-employed and exploring several paths around fashion and social media, I started creating my now-signature illustrations while in lockdown in 2020. It only took a few months for them to go viral, and the rest is history. It's still unbelievable to say that I am a full time artist, but it feels like my entire life has led up to this point.

Koreen Odiney is a name you may have heard over the past three years, and for a pretty good reason. The 26 year-old model and photographer created a game that has become a media sensation, We’re Not Really Strangers.

Justina Blakeney started her career in 2009 with a lifestyle blog that she wrote from her living room. Her blog slowly morphed into a huge following on Pinterest, and eventually her design brand, Jungalow came into play.  Jungalow offers bold and bright colors, unique patterns and textures.

How old were you when you first established your creative style? Light has always been a pivotal element within my life. Most of my earliest memories as a child were of discovering the world in a sensory capacity. I was attracted to objects, land and cityscapes, and spaces and fashion that were made of vibrant colours — the brightest tones and hues of strong saturation.

My name is Eleanor and I am in my second year at Durham University, where I am studying French and Spanish. I started making jewelry in 2020 after taking a gap year and wanting to carry on a creative pursuit in addition to my job at the time.

Bonjour! My name Marie Amédro, and I am a 32 year old French independent and painter. I am particularly passionate about the functioning and development of trees; this is what inspires my geometric, colored, and textured works. I started my career in Paris, training in art design.

I am an artist and designer based in New York. I studied creative writing in Montreal, fashion design in Toronto, and sculpture & textiles in London. After fashion school - and before relocating to London - I worked as a design assistant to Maria Cornejo for four years.

My name is Bliss, which is a passed down name in my family. I was rooted in art early on in life thanks to my creative mother and my skillful Greek father.

EMILY 1. I am married, have a thirteen-year-old daughter and two sons ages nine and eleven. 2. I love to travel, Italy is my favorite country and I have been six times. 3. I live across the street from my sister Liz, which is amazing.

We are twins that are only 2 minutes apart.2. We have the shortest fingers amongst all of our friends.3. We drink an XL Coffee from McDonald’s every day. We started Loulou Lollipop six years ago as a handmade shop on Etsy making silicone teething necklaces and accessories.

I was born and raised in sunny, southern California where I grew up as a child actress and competitive athlete. Homeschooled on a ranch alongside my two sisters, we were surrounded by gardens, animals, land, lots of love, big dreams, and freedom to run with the winds of our hearts.

Wondering and painting pretty much sums me up. I am a visual artist working across painting, sculpture and installation. My inspiration comes from time spent hiking, camping, climbing and paddling in wilderness spaces.

After canceling the idea of being a Pediatrician when I was younger (I don't even know where that idea came from, or which crazy person in my family suggested that to me), I always imagined myself working in TV/Film. I was inspired to go into the entertainment industry after seeing a live taping of Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Where and when did you first know that you wanted to become a writer? Unlike many other authors, I didn’t know I wanted to be a writer at a young age, regardless of the fact I seemed to have an effortless talent for it.

Siphesihle (CeeCee) Ndaba is an established actress, voiceover artist, theater director, and, most importantly, storyteller. In addition to a BSS in Psychology, Economics, and Drama and an Honours Degree in Dramatic Arts.

What is your background in art? Was there a specific moment when you realized you wanted to pursue an art career? Art is something that I have pursued since the beginning on all sides of creative. I was a commercial creator, exhibiting painter and illustrator for a long time, then I worked as a writer for creative publications, Vice and Juxtapoz, for about 5 years.

What is your background in design? Was there a specific moment when you realized you wanted to pursue a career in design? I graduated from a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Newcastle University in the UK in 2013.

What inspired you to become a singer-songwriter? Growing up, music was always my "safe haven," getting me through a lot of difficult experiences. Music became my "therapy"; through my music and songs, I hope that I can do the same for others.