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I'm Tiana Traffas and I'm an artist. I created this blog as a way to share my work and update you on upcoming shows or markets. I'll fill this space with studio tours, personal stories, in progress works, new series, some mistakes, and flow state musings.

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Podcast Interview

I was interviewed for the La Crosse Local Podcast. Head on over to hear my conversation with Brent. We talk about my series of work and...

Studios of Inspiration: Tove Jansson

Post 1 from the Studios of Inspiration Series Let's kick off a new series today that I will call Studios of Inspiration. I love to peek...

Expression as an Extension of the Inner Life

You could say that art is the extension of the self. Pouring fourth from the inner sanctum of the soul to make the unseen, seen. I...

Around the Studio Today

Today I am in the studio playing with some new ideas and prepping several different projects while I wait for things to dry. I was...

A Sweet Saturday Art Market

Last Saturday's Art Market was great. There was the usual chaos that comes with outdoor markets. (and the unexpected chaos- a broken tent...

Art Market Saturday July 8th!

You're going to want to stop by the Second Saturday Art Market on July 8th for music, food trucks, and local art! It's free to attend and...

Creating Talismans of the Street

I create images in the form of paste-up drawings installed in my neighborhood depicting imagery drawn from dreams, symbolism, ancient...

Moonblood

Etymology reveals history. Something hidden remains in our language. Old ways are kept like bread crumbs hidden between syllables. To...

Happy Mother's Day to All the Mamas Everywhere

In celebration of Mother's Day, Here's some Maternal/Matrocentric art for you to enjoy all created by mama artists. Let this remind you...

Sculpture Meets Craft: Fairy House

I am a visual artist working primarily on paper, but I like to get my hands dirty and do something more sculptural from time to time....

Updates from the Studio

Today in the studio, I am prepping for summer art markets, fall shows, and working on some new ideas. I'm continuing to add to my Tea...

Humor for the Working Artists!

Making art is an emotional roller coaster. Some days you're feeling yourself and other days you think your work is complete shit. So...

How to Care for Artwork

Okay, so you've begun collecting from local artists at markets, shows, and galleries. You are happy to support these artists while adding...

Sheela na gig

Happy Sheela na gig Feast's Day from me and a few of my Sheelas! Listen: Sheela Na Gig by P.J. Harvey Learn: https://www.theguardian.com/...

How to Support Artists (without spending money!)

I wanted to make a quick list of ways you can support more local artists who are quietly working hard at their passion everyday. Not...

What Happens in the Brain When Looking at Art?

You get a link to an article instead of my time wasting attempt at paraphrading and making this information my own! Enjoy! (this is a...

My Favorite Books for Reference and Inspiration

I love a good book! My bookshelf is full of books that inspire my art and I thought I would share them. All of these books are either...

In the Studio

This week in the studio: -Sketching -working on more firgure drawings for my Sapphic Series -Writing artist statements -Dropping off work...

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