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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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Art in Bed

Reflecting today... There was a mad dash in the late summer into fall, trying to create enough work for showing at Magpie. Then I...

Tea Drawings at Grounded Cafe... Again!

I have four new drawings up at Grounded Patio Cafe in La Crosse, WI. It was a last minute thing, I'm glad that I had these all ready to...

Performing Identity | Art as Resistance ☯️

"Women internalize the idea that they always need to be performing their identity for a public audience. That pressure starts in teendom,...

Midwest Music Fest Market

Who is excited for Midwest Music Fest?! I am excited to check out all the great bands performing. But first, I will be participating in...

Studio Re-Fresh

We recently reorganized the art studio and got around to some long-awaited projects! I am so happy and I'm feeling really inspired! I now...

Art Pairings: The Tea Drawings

Post one of the Art Pairings Series. This is a fun blog series where I pair my different art series with books, music, and activities....

My Drawings at Magpie!

I have been hard at work making new art for my Tea Drawings series and now you can view them at Magpie in Viroqua, WI! Magpie is such a...

Illustrated Poems

I love a good read and poems hold a special spot in my heart. Those lyrical words resonate deeply, ignite righteous rage, or soften your...

New Work in the Studio

I started some new drawings this week! I've switched from sitting at my work bench to drawing standing up at the white board. I am really...

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...

People's Choice Award!

My piece, Legato, won the People's Choice Award last week! Thank you so much to all who voted, came to see the show, and had kind words...

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...

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...

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...

Artist Reception

On March 31st, from 5pm - 7pm, myself and two other local artists are having an artists reception for our work that was shown at Grounded...

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