Art and Heritage

• Artist Interviews

July 14, 2025

How Memory and Flowers Brought Angela Meijer Back to Herself

In this Arts to Hearts Project interview, Angela Meijer shares how motherhood,

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July 12, 2025

Edmundo Figueiredo on Slowing down, Noticing More and Finding Meaning in the Ordinary

Photographer Edmundo Figueiredo Soares Junior talks about his lifelong

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• Artist Interviews

July 9, 2025

Francesca Pinoni on Finding Inspiration in Travel, Nature and Everyday moments

In this interview for the Arts to Hearts Project, Francesca Pinoni talks about

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• Artist Interviews

July 7, 2025

How Monica Bergquist Finds Space to Create in the Middle of Daily Life

In this interview for the Arts to Hearts Project, Montana-based painter Monica

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July 5, 2025

How Mehriban Shamsadinskaya Turns Quiet Feelings into Paintings and Installations

Mehriban Shamsadinskaya talks about her journey from drawing as a child in Baku

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8 minute read

• Artist Interviews

July 2, 2025

How Natalie Wu Moves Between Letting Things Happen and Making Things Work

Natalie, a fluid artist and design student, talks about her journey through

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• Artist Interviews

June 28, 2025

Vanessa Onuk on Finding Meaning Between Precision and Blur

In this interview for the Arts to Hearts Project, artist Vanessa Onuk shares how

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• Artist Interviews

June 25, 2025

What Art has Taught her About Holding On and Letting Go | Polina Pivak

Polina Pivak shares how her art became a way to work through life’s hardest

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• Artist Interviews

June 23, 2025

When Curiosity Is the Only Map | Liz Perry

In this Arts to Hearts Project interview, Vancouver-based artist Liz Perry

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• Artist Interviews

June 21, 2025

How Carla E. Reyes Learnt to Trust the Slow Work of Showing Up

"Sometimes inspiration comes from the texture of a tree I pass in the park or

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• Artist Interviews

June 14, 2025

Briheda Haylock on Creativity, Courage, and Purpose

Briheda Haylock’s art doesn’t just sit on a wall—it speaks, confronts, and

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• Artist Interviews

June 11, 2025

When Art Becomes a Safe Space for Women to Reignite Their Power| Kate Van Doren

In this interview, artist and art therapist Kate Van Doren opens up about how

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• Artist Interviews

June 9, 2025

How Painting Murals Helped Megan Najera Find Peace and Share It

In this conversation, Fort Worth-based muralist Megan Najera shares how

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• Artist Interviews

May 26, 2025

How Nikki Conigliaro Combines Florals and Feminine Myths in Her Paintings

“Each goddess I paint carries layers of meaning,” says Nikki Conigliaro

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• Artist Interviews

May 24, 2025

When Intuition Leads the Way in Art | Xinyue Tao

In this interview, with the Arts to Hearts Project, London-based artist Xinyue

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• Artist Interviews

May 21, 2025

How Krista Voto’s Sculptures Help Us See the World Differently

In this interview, Krista Voto shares her journey as an artist and educator,

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8 minute read

• Artist Interviews

May 19, 2025

How Pia Wessels Turns Second-Hand Fabrics into Wearable Art

Pia Wessels’ art challenges the boundaries of fashion and textile design

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

May 17, 2025

The Rituals and Memories That Shape Alexa Wheeler’s Art

“I’m finally creating from a place that’s honest, intuitive, and unafraid to

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• Artist Interviews

April 30, 2025

What Can Objects Do When They Stop Being Useful| Daeun Lim

Ceramic artist Daeun reimagines the role of everyday objects, blending digital

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• Artist Interviews

April 23, 2025

How Artist Kiran Kumar Merges Creativity and Community

In this inspiring interview, Kiran—a self-taught watercolor artist and full-time

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8 minute read

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March 26, 2025

Inside Hwa Seo’s Creative Journey Where Text and Art Become One

“For me, art and language go hand in hand,” says Hwa Seo

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

March 17, 2025

Inside the Surreal Paintings of Rachel South and their Deep Connection to Mental Health

In this interview, artist Rachel South discusses her journey from a young

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

March 15, 2025

The Connection Between Art, Body and the Universe | Yadi Liu

"Art is more than just colors and shapes—it’s about energy, movement, and

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

March 12, 2025

How Ellis King is Exposing the Realities of Modern Womanhood

“Art became my way of making sense of the world,” Ellis shares

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9 minute read

• Artist Interviews

March 10, 2025

The Art of Feeling Seen and Understood | Leigh Witherell

Excerpt: “In every brushstroke, I try to capture the raw, unspoken moments that

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• Artist Interviews

March 8, 2025

Inside Rikke Line Andreasen’s Journey as a Color Optimist Painting the World Around Her

Danish artist Rikke Line Andreasen blends city life, nature, and emotions into

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• Artist Interviews

March 7, 2025

How our Art Star Meghna Rao from India is Creating Stories with her Art

Meghna Rao, February's Art Star of the Month, opens up about her journey as a

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• Artist Interviews

March 5, 2025

Re-imagining The Feminist Narratives Through Visual Storytelling | Panita S.

"History is often told from a male-centered perspective, but what happens to the

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• Artist Interviews

March 3, 2025

How Emily Jackson Turns Small Details into Bold, Expressive Paintings

“I don’t discount anything at all,” says Jackson

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

March 1, 2025

How I Found My Creative Voice | Srishti Dass

In this interview, artist Srishti Dass reflects on her journey from New Delhi to

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7 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 26, 2025

How Mia Nel Turns Sugar into a Powerful Expression of Art and Identity

Mia’s journey from Africa to Hong Kong led her to an unexpected creative

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 24, 2025

Inside Lilia Daniela’s World of Ephemeral Art and the Beauty of Impermanence

Lilia Daniela’s art is here one moment and gone the next

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 22, 2025

How Art Became My Voice from self-doubt to self-expression | Nathalie Duflos

“I used to fill my home with sticky notes of inspiring quotes to remind myself

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 19, 2025

How Rumi Tominaga Turns Discarded Materials into Meaningful Art

"Art has taught me to let go," says Rumi Tominaga

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 17, 2025

Ekaterina Stolyarova on Choosing Nature-Friendly Materials in Art

"Art isn’t just about creating—it’s about making a difference

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 15, 2025

Mya Legazpi’s Art Journey and Finding Purpose Through Creativity

In this interview, Mya Legazpi shares her journey of accepting her uniqueness

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 12, 2025

How Paulina Constancia Weaves Whimsy and Wisdom in Her Art

Paulina Constancia creates art that is full of color, warmth, and stories

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• Artist Interviews

February 10, 2025

Why Jean Claire Dy Believes Stories Can Heal and Transform Communities

Jean Claire Dy, a filmmaker and media artist, creates stories that challenge

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9 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 8, 2025

How Margarita Kunizheva Creates Timeless Art Inspired by Japanese Byobu Screens

Margarita Kunizheva creates art inspired by the serene beauty of Japanese Byobu

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 5, 2025

How Art Helped Marianne Hall Heal and Find Meaning in Life’s Transitions

Artist Marianne Hall talks about how her grief, personal history, and

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• Artist Interviews

February 3, 2025

How Ancient and Modern Ideas Come Together in Kethevane Cellard’s Art

"Art helps us navigate the complexities of identity, relationships, and the

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

February 1, 2025

How Elise Klinkert Finds Meaning in the Quiet Moments through her Paintings

Elise Klinkert creates art inspired by her love for nature and her emotional

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

January 29, 2025

Inside the Heart of a Mother and What it Means to Care| Emma Rytoft

Emma Rytoft’s art turns everyday moments into something extraordinary

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7 minute read

• Artist Interviews

January 27, 2025

How Courtney Treglia Uses Art to Heal, Connect, and Inspire

ourtney Treglia turns personal challenges into art that brings people together

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

January 22, 2025

Inside Ivana Ignjacevic’s Creative Journey of Painting Nature and Human Connection

In this engaging interview, Ft

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• Artist Interviews

January 20, 2025

Abigail Corman on Turning Stained Glass into Living Art

Abigail creates stained glass sculptures that feel alive

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• Artist Interviews

January 15, 2025

How Artist Gérardo Labarca Proves It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Creative Passion

Montreal artist Gérardo Labarca left his restaurant career to follow his dream

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• Artist Interviews

January 13, 2025

How David Mason’s Art Blends Realism with Simplicity

David Mason’s art blends realism with simplicity, allowing viewers to connect

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• Artist Interviews

January 11, 2025

Inside Antoniette Preston’s Journey of Creating Stunning Lifelike Portraits

Antoniette Preston creates portraits that feel alive, capturing emotions and

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• Artist Interviews

January 8, 2025

Artist LACE Ruig about her Sources, Dark Side, and Alter Egos

LACE Ruig is an artist who brings life’s emotions to her canvas, blending

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• Artist Interviews

January 6, 2025

How Artist Cesar Mammadov Brings Everyday Moments to Life Through his Art

Cesar Mammadov takes us on a journey through his art, sharing how he finds

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• Artist Interviews

January 4, 2025

How Taegan Treichel Blends Memory and Myth into Whimsical Artworks

"Myths gain gravity with time, but what if we could turn time backward?

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• Artist Interviews

December 23, 2024

The Value of Long Term Investment in Creativity | Margarita Kunizheva

Margarita Kunizheva’s art takes you to a place of calm and beauty

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 21, 2024

How Artist Yahel Yen Shares Human’s Stories Through Chairs

San Diego artist Yahel Yan uses her love of color and storytelling to turn

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December 18, 2024

Inside Yifan Qian’s Abstract Symbolism to Understanding Love and Life

In this interview, Yifan Qian, a Chinese artist based in New York City, opens up

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 16, 2024

Patricia Penteado on Creating Art That Honors Women and Their Journeys

Patrícia has spent 26 years creating art that celebrates women, emotions, and

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7 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 14, 2024

How Vira Yakymchuk Explores the Power of Emotion and Inner Freedom in her Paintings

In this interview, Lora Warman shares her creative journey, from rediscovering

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9 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 11, 2024

How Sarah Asante’s Art Captures Life’s Imperfections Through Storytelling

In this interview, Sarah shares how her multicultural background and passion for

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 9, 2024

How Rajul Shah’s Art Combines Kintsugi with the Healing Energy of Chakras

In this interview, Ukrainian artist Vira Yakymchuk shares her journey from a

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• Artist Interviews

December 7, 2024

How Katherine Schiller’s Nature-inspired Paintings Raise Awareness about Endangered Species

Artist Katherine's journey from a childhood passion for drawing to a full-time

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 4, 2024

How Monica Czukerberg Transforms Discarded Objects into Powerful Environmental Art

In this interview, Monica Czukerberg shares how her background in architecture

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

December 2, 2024

Inside the Process of KMS Photography | Kelsey Swanson

Photographer Kelsey’s work blends her love for travel, teaching, and community,

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• Artist Interviews

November 30, 2024

How artist Lora Warman Tells Stories of Past and Present Through Collage

In this interview, Lora Warman shares her creative journey, from rediscovering

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• Artist Interviews

November 27, 2024

MaKayla Erickson on Exploring the Powerful Connections Between Movement, Emotion, and the Human Form

MaKayla Erickson blends her expertise in dance and visual art to explore the

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7 minute read

• Artist Interviews

November 25, 2024

Inside Lia Ali’s Mural Creations Where Love Meets the Walls

In this interview, artist Lia Ali shares the inspiration behind her serene,

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

November 23, 2024

Inside Fiona Solley’s Colourful Palette of Nature-Inspired Art

In this insightful interview, artist Fiona Solley opens up about the deep

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

November 20, 2024

How Artist Jeannine Zambrano Finds Inspiration in Life’s Smallest Details

In this interview, Mexican artist Jeannine Zambrano Coindreau talks about how

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• Artist Interviews

November 18, 2024

How Artist Handy Beag’s Art Helped her Find Strength and Heal from Trauma

In this interview, Beag, a Korean American artist, opens up about how her life

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

November 13, 2024

How Dee Liu’s Art Tells Stories of Freedom and Confinement

In this interview, Dee Liu shares her creative journey and how studying abroad

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7 minute read

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November 11, 2024

Pınar Ture Gursoy’s Creative Journey Inspired by Greek and Ottoman Heritage

In this heartfelt interview, Pınar Ture Gursoy opens up about her artistic

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• Artist Interviews

November 6, 2024

How Artist Daria Shugaieva Captures Feelings of Grief and Hope in her Paintings

In this interview, Daria Shugaieva shares her journey from creating school

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• Artist Interviews

November 4, 2024

Artist Ana Stapleton’s Creative Journey on Exploring Womanhood and Cultural Identity

In this interview, artist Ana Martinez Stapleton shares her path from law school

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November 2, 2024

Inside Sydney Rose’s Art That Honors Women Strength and the Power of Connection

Sydney’s paintings stand out with their unique textures and depth, created using

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• Artist Interviews

October 30, 2024

How Artist Vira Yakymchuk Paints Relationship Between Dream Content and Physical Reality

Vira Yakymchuk, a self-taught Ukrainian painter, talks about how her love for

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• Artist Interviews

October 28, 2024

In Conversation with Artist Mary Victoria Taylor on Motherhood and Grief

In this interview, artist Mary Victoria Taylor talks about her series

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

October 26, 2024

How Artist Kezleigh Channels Nostalgia, Dreams and Mental Health Into Her Work

In this interview, digital artist Kezleigh shares how she transitioned from

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• Artist Interviews

October 23, 2024

The Beauty in Art with Christina V. Cowan

"Art has always felt like my true calling

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October 21, 2024

How Artist Katie Laws Found Peace Through Painting After Tragedy

Katie’s art journey began as a way to bring color to her home, but it quickly

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4 minute read

• Artist Interviews

October 19, 2024

Artist Collyn Gold on Exploring Emotional and Spiritual Themes Through her Abstract Art

In this interview, Collyn Gold shares how her personal struggles and health

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• Artist Interviews

October 16, 2024

Kathy Williams’ Take on Empowerment Through Art

In this interview, Kathy Williams talks about how her personal experiences

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

October 12, 2024

Among the Gardens & Art Studio of a Botanical Artist Brooke Jewell

In this interview, artist Brooke Jewell talks about how her garden and love for

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

October 9, 2024

How Artist Janice Brown’s Paintings Capture the Beauty of Marine Life

Sydney-based artist Janice Brown reveals how she turned to painting during the

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6 minute read

• Artist Interviews

October 2, 2024

How Artist Sarah Fishbein Turns 1950s Romance Comics into Modern Paintings

In this engaging interview, Sarah Fishbein shares her journey as a mosaic

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5 minute read

• Artist Interviews

September 25, 2024

Inside Radhika Gupta-Buckley’s Creative Journey with Indian Roots

In our chat with Radhika Gupta-Buckley, we dive into her journey from practicing

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• Artist Interviews

September 23, 2024

Greek Summers and Family Inspired Art of Sheryl Ruth

Sheryl Ruth Kolitsopoulos, from Brooklyn, blends her love for Greek culture with

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