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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.

A Very Crafty Christmas
Every December I become a Christmas elf. Making felt toys, crafting decorations, and hand-painting cards to mail to family and friends....

Studios of Inspiration: Louise Bourgeois
Post 5 in the Studios of Inspiration Series Today we will explore the home studio of Louise Bourgeois. Louise Bourgeois lived and worked...

Studios of Inspiration: Georgia O'Keeffe
"Someone else's vision will never be as good as your own vision of yourself. Live and die with it 'cause in the end it's all you have....

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...

Studios of Inspiration: Ruth Asawa
Post 3 from the Studios of Inspiration series. Today, we're going to dive into Ruth Asawa's studio! I think Ruth Asawa is one of the most...

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....

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...

August
August was a month full of soul nourishment, music, and laughter. This lead to so much creative energy in the studio. I feel the shift...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Podcasts for Artists
A quick list of some of my favorite art podcasts. I can't listen to podcasts while I draw or paint. I need music for that. I need to tap...

This Week: Out of the Studio
Got outta the studio for some inspiration this week. I love to get out and see great artist's work. This week was a real treat because I...

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