Suzanne Valadon, Self-Taught Artist and Creator of Controversial Art
A somewhat controversial figure, Suzanne Valadon (given birth name Marie-Clementine Valadon) was the illegitimate daughter of a French domestic worker. Born in September of…
Women Artists
Featured Artist Wendy Martin
Wendy Martin Illustration Professional Children’s Illustration and Art Licensing “Wendy Martin is our selected guest in January for Art and Design Inspiration. We are…
African American Artist Minnie Evans: Claims Art Inspired by God
Minnie Evans, born Minnie Eva Jones, was a “visionary” artist whose work was inspired by God when she was in her fifties; she was…
Featured Artist Yelena Shabrova
It’s the everyday splendor of the world that inspires me to draw. Most of my creations borrow lines, forms, and colors from live sketches,…
Featured Artist – Camille Emblem
Meet Art and Design Inspiration Featured Artist for June. Camille Emblem, whom is a self taught visual artist from Pasadena, California. Camille defines her…
Famous Female Artists – 5 Incredible Women Artists That You Need To Know
Find inspiration in the stories of these 5 incredible women artists. While there are many amazing women artists from the past, the following represent…
Famous Artists and Their Pets
For decades artists have enjoyed the soothing and therapeutic effects their pets have had in their lives and work. A studio without a cat,…
Frida Kahlo: Art, Expression, and the Tragedy of an Inspiring Life Cut Short
Frida Kahlo Paints Expressions of Pain and Tragedy All aspiring artists are no doubt familiar with Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist who while creating…
A Notorious Woman – Rosa Bonheur
In a century that did its best to keep women “in their place,” Rosa Bonheur defined herself outside of the social and legal codes…
In Celebration of Women’s History Month – Ethel Reed, Art Nouveau & Graphic Designer
Ethel Reed: Ahead of Her Time The first American woman to achieve prominence as a graphic designer and Art Nouveau, Ethel Reed was a…
