Don’t miss the Redfin article we’re featured in: “Make a Big Splash in a Small Space: Tiny Apartment Decor You’ll Love” As a renter there are different types of apartments that you can choose from and put your artistic stamp on. From custom art and handmade ceramics to glass art, you can make a meaningful impact in a small space that you’ll love coming home to each day. So, whether you’re renting a studio in San Diego, CA, or an efficiency apartment in New York, NY, you can find tiny apartment decor that represents you. To help you find artistic inspiration, Redfin reached out to us to share our best advice on picking meaningful decor for your tiny apartment. Find out what we had to say so you can create a space that you love. Make a Big Splash in a Small Space: Tiny Apartment Decor You’ll Love
As the fourth of July holiday looms closer and closer I find it impossible to ignore. Don’t get me wrong I like a celebration as much as the next person. I’m just not feeling it right now. The state of current events in the United States gives me a great deal of anxiety. Whatever your beliefs are, I respect your rights to have them, and I expect the same in return. Isn’t that what united means? (United definition- joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings.) Somehow, we seem to have lost sight of this, and it frightens me. Yes, I know I don’t usually get political here. Nor do I usually create political commentary art. So, when I do it’s because something pissed me off! Better to create art than yell and scream, or worse.
We all have our challenges in life, and I don’t need to go into the gory details of mine. Suffice it to say that a long time ago it was made pretty clear to me that my voice didn’t matter; that I should be quiet and do what I was told. Children react to the situations they find themselves in and I was no different. My rebellious nature helped me ignite my imagination and I discovered a way to get through childhood. Sure, I was very shy and quiet but, it took my pain and words and channeled them into color, pattern and whimsy.
It is still always difficult to express myself vocally; childhood memories shout, my vocal cords close up, my mouth clamps shut, and my face responds with wide eyed fright. My usual reaction of escaping into a world of daydreams is no longer my go-to-choice. Now the adventures, characters and scenes that once replaced stressful situations give me strength as I use them to fight through the chaos and speak the words in my heart.
Art helped me find my voice, it’s how I’ve healed and grown into the strong, independent woman you know. Finding the joy in life and letting it bloom in color on my canvas is one of my greatest loves (right up there with dark chocolate gelato)! Learning how to take my daydream escapes and turn them into art that communicates my love of life and everything about it is the best thing I ever discovered.
Enough of the Eva back story and semi political commentary; let me tell you about an invitation I received…In June I was contacted by a Content Marketing Specialist at Redfin. (Redfin writes a real estate blog offering tips and information about buying, selling and renting a home. Including topics relating to home improvement, life & style, local insights, finance, etc.) They asked me would I like to collaborate on an article about how to personalize your home or apartment with meaningful art. Of course, I said yes! Please take a moment to check out the article. Not only will you find my words of advice but the advice of a few other artists as well. Here’s the direct link to the Redfin Article
My voice does matter! People ask me to participate in collaborative articles. (Check out this article on Artsy Shark I am featured in also Artsy Shark article
Through the art classes I teach both in my studio and in local spaces my voice is sought out to help other artists improve their skills. You are reading my words in this blog, essentially hearing my voice. When you look at my art you are entering my daydreams and seeing my voice.
So yeh, our voices all matter. Let’s use them to re-unite this big ole world we live on. Happy 4th of July! Be safe and be kind.