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Color is inherently personal, with each shade of the spectrum affecting us differently depending on our personality, style, memories, and more. Everything from our homes to our wardrobes convey the colors that speak to us as individuals … including our creative spaces! While some prefer neutral shades in their studios, allowing their art to stand out, others prioritize an earthy atmosphere of natural materials, while others embrace the entire rainbow. In honor of the start of springtime, with all of its brilliant color, we’re sharing six vibrant studios that are sure to inspire you this season and beyond!

KATE TALCOTT⎟ IN HER STUDIO AUTUMN 2023

Specializing in painting bold, vivacious florals, it is Kate Talcott’s mission to make watercolor feel accessible, doable, and, most of all, fun! Consider her your very own excitable Bob Ross on too much caffeine. You can paint with Kate by checking her out on most social media platforms (splatterandbloom). She shares watercolor tips and tricks on Instagram (@splatter.and.bloom). New to watercolor? Check out her watercolor kits filled with all the supplies you need to start painting, perfect for the perpetual dabbler, at splatterandbloom.com.

See more in the Autumn 2023 issue of In Her Studio. Photography by Emily Keeney and Marissa Ciccarelli.

ANN ALEXANDER⎟ IN HER STUDIO AUTUMN 2023

Ann Alexander is a multidisciplinary artist from Carroll, Ohio, who expresses her creativity through painting, illustrating, chalk, fiber, dolls, and a wide variety of other mediums. She has recently become a contributor for MadeTV and is excited to share many ideas with other creatives. She most enjoys trying to capture the beauty of the natural world through her colorful paintings and wool art of flowers and gardens, both real and imaginary. Her work combines reality and whimsy as she lets her spirit lead the way. When not in her Sunshine Studio, she is usually gardening or trying to separate her two feuding cats. To learn more about Ann and see more of her work, visit annalexanderart.com as well as Instagram (@annalexanderartstudio), Facebook (annalexanderssunshinestudio), and Pinterest (@sweetannierenee). You can keep in touch with Ann at sweetannierenee@gmail.com.

See more in the Autumn 2023 issue of In Her Studio. Photography by Ann Alexander and Holly Kay Alexander.

DEE HARDWICKE⎟ IN HER STUDIO WINTER 2023

Dee Hardwicke is an artist, designer, and knitter with a fine arts background. Her work is inspired by her love of the British landscape and encompasses everything from designing beautiful chinaware, flooring, and stationery for partners, including the National Trust, to creating unique knits to treasure. Her books on knitting include “The Knitted Fabric” (Laine, winter 2022) (lainemagazine.com). Dee is renowned for her knitting design and color workshops, which have been held in prestigious venues such as Vogue Knitting Live, New York, London’s Liberty department store, and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. To learn more, visit deehardwicke.co.uk, ravelry.com/designers/dee-hardwicke and Instagram (@deehardwicke).

See more in the Winter 2023 issue of In Her Studio. Photography by Dee Hardwicke.

JANA CLINARD HARRIS⎟ IN HER STUDIO WINTER 2023

Jana Clinard Harris has lived her whole life in North Carolina, where she also met her soul mate at age 39 (it’s never too late for love!). Together, they rescue senior pups who deserve a loving home in their last years. She is the daily caregiver for their youngest child, and they have three others who are successfully “adulting.” Jana has several chronic illnesses, including EDS (a degenerative connective tissue disorder), which slow her down most days, but it will never stop her from creating. She loves making new art friends, so she welcomes you to visit her at janasartspace.com and on Instagram (@janaclinardharris).

See more in the Winter 2023 issue of In Her Studio. Photography by Jana Clinard Harris.

ALINA TANG⎟ IN HER STUDIO WINTER 2022

Alina Tang is the big boss behind Pansy. She loves making wobbly, wonky, weird things from clay, hanging out with her sweetheart, Bobo, and dreams of having a fat old dog one day. To learn more about Pansy, visit pansy-shop.com and Instagram (@helloitspansy).

See more in the Winter 2022 issue of In Her Studio. Photography by Paola Salviano.

SAREKA UNIQUE⎟ IN HER STUDIO WINTER 2022

Sareka Unique is an artist, illustrator, designer, and creator of bright, fun, colorful things. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and studied visual communication technology at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Later, after studying graphic design, Sareka fell in love with illustration and surface pattern design, and then finally gave in to the calling to paint. Since then, she has been using her love of color to transform products and create artwork that evokes a sense of vibrancy and joy. You can reach out to Sareka via email at reka@sarekaunique.com. You can shop original artwork and products from her website, sarekaunique.com, and you can engage with her on Instagram (@sarekaunique).

Find springtime inspiration in our latest issue of In Her Studio.

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