Debbie Johnson is a native of Brockton, MA. She is a self-taught artist who continues to challenge herself by trying new techniques and mediums. Always in search of new forms of expression, her substrates range from glass, to canvas, and to furniture. Her art reflects her nature; bright, colorful, and vibrant.

She was featured in the Taunton Gazette for the commissioned artwork of the Public Library Art Gallery entryway and has been chosen by Rockland Trust Bank to create its entry in the Plymouth Mass., Scallop Shell public art display. Best of all, she shares her joy of creating art by being a mentor, teacher, advocate, and demonstrator. She currently works out of her studio in Norton, MA.

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When I paint, I get lost in a world of color where I direct all my energy into conceiving each piece of art; I enjoy adding a unique perspective to my work in order to make each piece memorable. My art is all about color, emotion, and movement. Color Your World With Art!

Hi, I’m Kat. I live in Seattle and teach college English and literature, but I’m an enthusiastic artist on my weekends. I’ve been an artist since I was old enough to hold a pencil but was discouraged from pursuing what I loved. A few years ago, I reconnected with my passion for making art and, as cliché as it sounds, it honestly changed my life! Creating colorful art was what I should have been doing all along. I had locked up the artist in me for so many years. Once I started painting just for me and no longer cared whether or not I was “good” at it, or if anyone else liked it, a door opened and I was free. Engaging in art has made me a better parent and teacher; I always tell my daughters and my students, "Do what you love!" Now I paint or draw almost every day, especially in the summertime, and I participate in local art shows and sales. Using acrylics and watercolors, I paint figures, florals and landscapes that reflect my Asian American culture, love of books, and the Pacific Northwest horizons.

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For me, the best thing about drawing and painting is having an avenue for self-expression that doesn’t involve talking or writing. As a writing teacher I work with words all the time, so being able to express myself in color and design is rejuvenating. I love reading and writing stories, but now I can tell stories by painting them. I’m happily introverted and never feel lonely when spending hours alone in my art studio surrounded by my favorite things (art supplies!). I also enjoy sharing my work with friends, family, colleagues and collectors. Most of all, I love meeting other creative people and (finally) being part of an encouraging, supportive community of artists.

Hi, I'm Iman and I'm the owner, designer, maker, customer service rep, shipping manager & everything in between for Creations With Faith Co! A few things that make me happy (in addition to this business of course!) are FOOD, sunsets, traveling, quality time with family/friends, coffee, and chocolate!

A little bit about my business - Creations With Faith Co is your one stop shop for creative designs & products inspired by my Egyptian roots. This journey started with my Egypt stamp sticker (pictured above!) and has expanded into so much more. I now sell keychains, pouches and notepads in addition to stickers!

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My favorite part about this business is sharing my love for Egyptian culture through the products I create! I often incorporate fun Egyptian sayings and I love that I get to share that part of my identity with the world!

My name is Sanskar Sarawagi and I'm an Artist working in Rajasthan, India. I am a self-taught Painter and working on my skills since my childhood. I am an Abstract painter, but I also like to paint Landscapes and still life. I am inspired by the people around me and each painting is filled with my passion for life and each painting is unique and different. I want to encourage others to pursue their dream and live life passionately.

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Art is not only my passion but it's therapy for me. It's like a meditation. My day is incomplete if I don't paint, it is the way through which I express my feelings. I love playing with colors and express my feelings by throwing paint on canvas.

Hello from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

My name is Lee Brydges, I am a mixed media artist.... a painter of bright colour, a collagist of big and bold ideas. You can always find me with a pen or pencil in my hand jotting down ideas or drawing random thoughts on scraps of paper. Bright colours on my pallet and canvas is how I like to roll.

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The thrill to me about creating art is not only about the creation but about the Journey. The challenge of choosing subject, colour, texture and mood make my creative juices flow. When creating for a client or just myself, the delight is seeing an idea come to life.

My name is Khushi, and I’m a digital illustrator based in India. I started illustrating in September, last year. In the beginning it was something I did for fun but then I realised how much it can mean to people to have illustrations of/with their loved ones, and that is when I decided to make it a business.

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I love the impact my illustrations have, especially when I illustrate a lost loved one. I get to give my customers a way to capture their memories in a creative way and that’s very rewarding. The best part is when people say that they can comprehend the emotions of the illustrations even without the presence of the features. My customers always send me a picture after they print out my illustrations or hang them up in their homes, and that’s very overwhelming. I’m still not used to it and I don’t think I will ever be. It’s heartwarming to even think about the influence my art has on people’s lives.

My name is Ashley Elliott, and I have been an artist the majority of my life. I attended Monmouth College, and minored in art. Within my time at Monmouth, I found I love a variety of mediums: sculpting, painting, and drawing. Now that I am living as an adult with limited supplies I choose mediums that I can afford to do, such as drawing, photography, and occasionally painting. Art has always been a passion of mine, and a talent I have held near and dear. My inspiration comes from what I see and feel. My past teachers and professors always told me that I have a creative eye, in other words, I can see inspiration in almost anything and make it come to life. My artwork generally is a mixture of what I see and feel. For instance, I may see a shadow and at the time I may be feeling depressed, so I depict both of these senses within what I am creating. I have also done artwork for others, such as pet portraits, painted helmets, abstract paintings/drawings, tattoo sketches, photography, and architectural drawings/paintings. The way I see it, art has no limits.

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I love making something that others can enjoy and interpret for themselves. I also enjoy how cathartic creating can be at times. I struggle with Anxiety/Depression and art has been a coping skill of mine. When I was in college, my art classes were often my therapy. I spent hours and hours in the classroom after-hours working on my pieces. Art has not only been a saving grace, it has also been something I can share. I have done commissions, taught friends how to draw and the basics of other mediums. I have used my creativity within my full-time jobs as well. As a Peer Support Specialist, I helped others struggling with mental illness find their own creative groove. As an Optician/Frame Stylist, I have helped individuals find the right pair of glasses based upon which shape/colors/material best suits them. As I have said before, art has no limits.

Bridget Moore, a Los Angeles based artist who is better known under the moniker, Handsome Girl. She mainly focuses on digital illustrations revolving around intersectional feminism, body positivity, and female empowerment. Deeply rooted in the movement of inclusion and representation, Handsome Girl is on a mission to make sure women of all backgrounds and experiences are seen and heard. Her design path started as a therapeutic outlet for her own eating disorder, in which she has struggled on and off with for over 15 years. Moore started drawing as a way to celebrate the beauty of her own body and other women’s bodies. Celebrating all the different shapes, shades and experiences beauty can come in. Later, I moved on to adding in playful takes on sexual health, snacks, and positive affirmations. All things that have been fundamental elements in her own personal recovery and ongoing journey to practice radical self-love and appreciation for all the diverse beauty in this world.

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I live to celebrate others. Their accomplishments, their strengths, challenges, backgrounds, and experiences. No matter what they are. I want them to feel seen, heard, and represented. I love carving out a small corner in the digital space for people to experience all of those aforementioned feelings and connect with likeminded others.

My name is Lynne, I live in a suburb outside Syracuse, NY. I am a hobbyist photographer, I shoot nature, mostly flowers and macro photography. I started taking pictures in 2017 and am truly addicted.

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I found macro to be wonderful since I am an avid gardener, I use Lensbaby lenses 99% of the time on the flowers in my garden and on my walks. Lensbaby creative lenses bring a beautiful glow and moodiness to my photos which I love. I would love to someday sell my work.

Hi my name is Abigail and I am the creator of Sweetie Portraits! Sweetie Portraits came to be my business name because my boyfriend likes to call me his sweetie pie. My business name is dedicated to him for supporting me in my digital art adventure. He has seen me grow from the first day I started, and I feel very fortunate to have shared this loving experience with him.

The push to start making digital art began amid the rise of the coronavirus pandemic, but it really initiated as a special gift for my younger sister’s birthday. With my sophomore college semester shifting completely online I took it as an opportunity to experiment with my graphic design software. All of my art has been created using Affinity photo, and overtime I have learned new techniques to transform my art into better quality content.

To reach me visit my Instagram account or Email address!

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I grew up as a very artistic and curious child, and my photography skills for editing has definitely aided me in my transition to graphic design. I love to add color into portraits and play with shapes and textures. When I make art it seems more as a playful process for me to experiment with different ideas.

My inspiration comes from my followers’ ideas and from photographs that stand out to me. I enjoy creating vibrant illustrations that has a meaningful purpose. Whether the art is silly and brings laughter or is beautiful in itself and brings memories to people. Ultimately, my desire is to share an emotional experience through my digital designs.

My name is Hashem, and I'm based in Melbourne Australia. I run my own business as a freelance photographer and also dabble in videography; especially since running a YouTube channel for the past few years. The channel focuses on film photography, which is a big passion of mine. I have been working towards growing this from a hobby into more of a community resource, as I find a lot of fulfilment in personal projects. I hope to run more workshops, write more, and cultivate connections between like-minded creatives.

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I love the dynamic nature of creative work, and how it fuels my mind into a better state of being. Other advantages I find are things like overcoming little challenges on a regular basis, being out in the field rather than (always) behind a desk, and the interpersonal connections that are intrinsic to this type of work. In terms of personal work, documentary photography is something I enjoy doing as a part of life regardless of work aims! Whether it's on the street, during travels, or daily moments.

My name is Mariah, and I am a graphic designer! I have always had a love for art and this year I decided to try out graphic design for the first time and fell in love with it. I started up a little small business on Etsy selling art prints, greeting cards and custom drawings (for now, hopefully more to come soon!).

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I'm so happy with how far I've come- even just taking the step to open my shop was a huge success for me! I love the digital art medium and getting to see people's photos of my prints hung up in their homes is the most rewarding part!

My name is Nicole Dinan, and I am a designer and illustrator. I recently graduated from Ohio University with a degree in visual communication design and marketing. I work full time as a UX Designer and create illustrations in my free time. I share my illustration work on my Instagram account, @celestialcreative and sell prints, stickers and other products in my shop.

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My favorite thing about what I do is being able to relax and express myself creatively through my illustrations. I also love the community aspect of posting on Instagram and seeing all of the cool things that other artists create!

Monique Sullivan earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her work is inspired by her dreams, spirituality and Texicana heritage. Her range of artworks includes photography, painting, ceramics, printmaking, installation and video. Monique is a Mom-trepreneur who participated in several Artist-In-Residence opportunities and works as a Creative Art Director. She competes throughout the year to local, state and worldwide exhibitions. Her photography has been displayed at galleries for international events such as Paris Photo, Germany’s Photoszene and this year’s Texas Hill Country Fotoseptiembre festival. She has been published in numerous magazines, books and calendars for her work. She has earned many recognition awards for visual arts and even featured in Polaroid Magazine. She was born in San Antonio and graduated with Honors from High School. During that time, she became a member of the National Honors Society, National French Honors Society and the National Forensic League. She was on Varsity Theatre, Choir and competed in UIL Oral Interpretation. She was a member in various UT Austin & UTSA clubs such as the Student Art Guild and the Ballroom Dancing Club. She was the first Vice President of Media Coordination at her Exposure Photography Club. She is a life member of the UTSA Alumni Association, San Antonio Art League and the Greater San Antonio Camera Club. Her historic district studios are located at her 1910 Craftsman three story home. She lives with her husband and two children.

Aquarian Creative is a Latina based business venture which include a creative design house, commercial and fine art. Current projects include advertising campaigns, content creation and promotion. Real estate photography, landscape and interior design are included among first projects completed within the past few years. Current certifications for the State of Texas include:

ESBE- Emerging Small Business Enterprise

HABE- Hispanic American Business Enterprise

MBE- Minority Business Enterprise

SBE- Small Business Enterprise

WBE- Women Business Enterprise

HUB- Texas Historically Underutilized Business

Future construction on our Sullivan Studios is in the process of development. Our dreams include exhibition gallery space and residency programs.

At Aquarian Creative, we believe in giving back to our community in various ways. Portion of our profits go to revolving charities and programs.

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There are many mediums and techniques that I enjoy working with, but there is something magical about photography that makes me wonder all the time about life. I am able to express my creativity with more volume and at the same time be selective of what ends up in my hands physically. I truly value quality, purpose and uniqueness in the way I express my art. However, to become more in tune with that creative spirit I have to practice every day. I dedicate at least 20 mins to sharpening my art when I have an opportunity. That may be creating, reading, writing, and listening to music. If you start adding all the time up over a month or even year you can really enhance your world around you with hours of beauty. I would have to say that I am constantly bombarded by my new interests, nostalgic memories and music all the time as sources of inspiration. There are always new adventures and twists in the way we do things sometimes. I shot my first Polaroids in third grade, but I was not until college that I took my first real art course and really learned about a camera. My best advice is to find favorite artists, be inquisitive and dive into research all about them.

Overall my work is inspired by my Texicana perspective, memories and upbringing. There is strength, resilience and authenticity in connecting with your heritage. It is behind the lens influencing my aesthetics, the ideas that are significant and my concepts on idealism. I look up to an artist like Frida Kahlo artistically. She expresses her style with costumes, scenery and with color. The oneness she personifies is enlightening. There is a need for those artistic voices to be heard more than ever on the world’s stage. Find your passion, be constantly curious and believe that your life has a purpose. Art for me has always been looked as a gift from the universe and that I can connect the audience with those positive messages of transformation. As above, so below.

Hello everyone! I am Xinni, a digital illustrator from Singapore. I just graduated from my university this year and I am also a flight attendant (bad timing x2). I started my illustration journey mainly due to lockdown and have since found my passion in illustration! Besides creating digital illustration on Instagram, I also do custom commissions, posters/cards, and logos for people. Oh, and I love long night walk and stargazing!

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There are endless possibilities as to what we can create. With digital illustration, I feel that there are just so many things that I want to draw and create! Most importantly, being able to create illustrations for people and putting a smile on their face when they receive it, just makes my heart warm! I am happy to be able to create something for everyone. I also love the supportive art community. I started my journey during lockdown and have never expected myself to come this far without all the supportive artist I’ve met.

My name is Fransisca, I am an Indonesian living in the Netherlands. I code and analyze medical start-ups during the day and I illustrate at night. Drawing has always been my favorite thing to do outside work and I love challenging myself to different art mediums. I gave digital art a shot a couple of months ago and I fell in love with it!

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I started illustrating in 2020 and my focus has always been on delivering quality illustrations. I am highly skilled in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. I love the process of helping my clients gift their loved ones a personalized drawing or help them achieve what they have envisioned for their brand.

Hey there! My name is Palak Gera and I'm from India. I'm a Product Designer by profession and a Hobbyist Artist. I create content to cultivate better human connections.

I started my Instagram page a year ago to showcase my designs and artwork and share it with the community. I love experimenting with different art styles and techniques and try almost everything I can lay my hands on. Currently, I spend a lot of my time working on digital art and exploring new concepts along the way.

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I think my style of artwork is still evolving and I'm totally enjoying the journey. I look forward to growing it into an independent business someday. Until then, I am happy keeping it as a side venture where I work on portraits, custom illustrations, e-invites, prints, etc.

As a kid I was always into doodling and painting, and now I have found refuge in designing and artwork. Designing helps me express myself and I love the fact that I could turn my passion into my career. I always look forward to creating new things everyday whether it is at work or for myself.

My name is Tatiana Grach and I am 20 years old, from Montreal, Canada. I am studying to become an opera singer and I started digital art as a quarantine hobby. My other hobbies are travelling, history, reading (especially classical literature), and cooking (from time to time).

I created my Instagram account in August to share my artwork. I never expected to find a supportive community and tons of art friends, but that is exactly what I discovered. I opened my Etsy store soon after (where I sell custom bag paintings and will soon sell prints) and I offer custom illustrations via Instagram DM.

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I find digital art to be extremely therapeutic. I love creating my drawings after a long day. I’m also in love with the community I found when I started sharing my digital art - it is so supportive, and I feel like I can reach out to anyone and make a new art bestie.

I am Michèle, a Toronto based photographer behind “Magpie’n’Moo” - a name that is a blend of the two nicknames given to me by my family. I started photography a few years ago initially as a way to help me with my anxiety but quickly developed a passion for capturing the little details of nature and cityscapes that I see in my daily life when at home or when travelling. Using my macro to wide angle lens I try to find and share a unique perspective or tell a story through my hopefully thought-provoking images.

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In response to inquiries about prints I decided to set up my website to sell my images as prints or wall art. I have committed myself into donating a portion of the proceeds to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) an organization who provide services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness. Mental disorders affect one in four people. Having been living with one it is a topic very near and dear to my heart. Many thanks in advance!

To put it simply it’s fun! I love the thrill of chasing a light, getting up early and waiting for a sunrise not knowing what you are going get, finding a perspective and creating a unique shot or simply just shooting moments I may spontaneously come across that evokes a feeling or tells a story whatever it may be!! And if my work can evoke a feeling, memory, or emotion well that’s the brightest thrill of all!

Hey there! My name is Qi Wen, a 22 year old from sunny Singapore. I am in my final year of university and I’m a marketing major. I am also an illustrator and graphic designer that create custom illustrations for gifts and also make branding and logos for businesses. Outside of the realm of art, I also really enjoy everything beauty related like fashion and makeup. Fun fact about myself, I haven’t repeated my outfits since I was 14!!

I am the proud owner of the brand KQW Designs where I create digital illustrations to people seeking special gifts, and also products to help other small businesses make their branding stand out! I recently opened another Etsy store to sell some physical products like stickers. I am going to sell some clay pins and key chains in the near future too, so definitely keep your eyes peeled. You can check out the links to my shop in the Contact Info!

I also have an Instagram page that showcases all the illustrations I have done, and also a YouTube channel where I share my art journey and some other random ideas that I have.

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I started this whole art and business journey a few short months ago during the circuit breaker period in Singapore, and little did I know that I would get to where I am today. I love that I got to know so many other talented artists from all over the world that share the same passions as me and that I am part of such a loving and supportive art community. I also love that I get to make people’s day with my art, be it through a custom illustration that they purchased or helping them start their businesses. I feel that what I do has tangible effects on others, and that’s the best of it all.

Hi! My name is Devon Ray and I am an artist and graphic designer! I have been drawing and painting since I could hold a pencil and love all different forms of art. I especially love watercolor paints, markers, and more recently digital artwork. Through sharing my artwork and designs on social media I have grown into my business today, Devon Ray Designs.

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I create commission artwork for my clients such as portraits, logo designs, and other illustrations.

I love to create and challenge myself through my artwork, and it is so fun to see how far I have come since beginning this digital journey. There is nothing I love more than creating!

My name is Janet K Briggs and I am a mixed media, mostly self-taught, artist in my 70’s. Back in the late 90’s…my husband and I were traveling and living in our RV, and I had to find ways to entertain myself in a small space. I began to draw. But it was when we bought a computer that I opened the door to art in a big way; first with art journals and then with mixed media art and collage.

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I share and sell my art on Instagram. At this time, I don’t have a website and I’m not on Facebook! Probably one of the few people on the planet that isn’t.

Art to me is a way to express myself through color. I LOVE color, texture and paper. I can’t resist a scrap of paper because it could lead me to a new collage. My art is usually spontaneous. No plan, just jump in and start. My main goal is to make people smile. If my art can do that then I’m happy.

Hi! My name is Steph, I’m from Hong Kong and currently based in Melbourne, Australia. My creative practice mainly involves painting with acrylics and oils. Creating art is something that I’ve always been passionate about. I am intrigued by the visual environments around me and I am constantly inspired by everything and anything.

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Through the process of creating, I aim to explore the intertwining relationships between life, environment, inner thoughts and physical selves.

If you like my work, I am open to commissions and all creative collaborations. You can also purchase my original paintings and prints by contacting me or through my Etsy.

My name is Nevin Johnson. I'm a 28 year old adventurer/photographer.....haha jk! I'm actually a Projects Specialist for large construction projects in Philadelphia. My passion in life is photography though. I grew up in the outdoors and as an adult with a normal 9-5, photography has pushed me to get back to my roots and explore the outdoors when I can. I'm a self proclaimed "Weekend Wanderer"...when Friday rolls around, you can find me outdoors hiking!

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I've often been asked why I don't do photography full-time. The reason is that I want to keep my passion projects pure. Photography is an escape, a therapeutic endeavor that I aim to keep that way. I am in constant search of that perfect sunrise or sunset (hence my social media moniker). I love that photography has brought me back into the great outdoors and it is my hope that I inspire others to do so as well!