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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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/...

Sapphic Art on View

I have a new series displayed at Grounded Cafe in La Crosse this month of March! This series of work explores the intersections of...

The Perfect Christmas Gift

In a culture of free two day shipping, fast fashion, endless trend cycles, and a constant need for the newest thing, personalized art is...

Why You Should Buy Art from Working Artists

In honor of Small Buisness Saturday (Nov 26th) and Artist Sunday (The Sunday after Thanksgiving) lets shop small buisness and support...

Art Market

I am so excited to be a part of the Second Saturday Art Market this September 10th! Swing by to see me (and many other local artists)...

Tiana Traffas Art Pop-Up!

I'm going to do an art pop-up at Natty West! I will have work from the "Tea Drawings" series and I may even do some live drawing or...

Let's Hang Out!

What? When? Where? Artist Reception! A fun, chill, and stimulating night! (hopefully because of the art, but mostly due to the coffee 😉)...

Drawings at Grounded Cafe

I am so excited that my Tea Drawings series is up at Grounded Cafe in Downtown La Crosse! It is so nice to show work in my old...

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