18. TrooRa Magazine The Women’s Issue Spring ’23

What makes her art unique are the special ingredients, imagination, and creativity she puts into her work. For her, it’s a self-exploration, more like a self-discovery. “The more you create, the better you get to know yourself,” she declares. making it one of a kind due to the organic, textured patterns found in nature. Bringing a shell to life and forming it into a piece of art can be a time-consuming process but for her is a way to relax and meditate. “Through this process, I can transform my imagination into something beautiful while learning, growing, and moving forward in life,” she notes. Each art piece is carefully handcrafted from tiny shells, During the creative process, she draws inspiration from everything around her, from the soft tones and natural textures to the clean lines and minimalism of coastal living. The spirit of the East Coast, where she lives now, with the sun, sand, and blue sea, plays a key role in the energy she puts into her business. Once she has a clear vision of what her clients are thinking, she starts the design process. Often, she draws inspiration from other artists. From the living ones, she distinguishes Heather Knight, who is a Savannah, GA- based ceramic artist known for her handmade porcelain and stoneware work. One of her favorite artworks is the Lincoln in Dalivision, a lithograph created by Salvador Dalí. I like to visit the Dali Museum in St.Petersburg, Florida, and “The more you create, the better you get to know yourself ”

Katarina Tifft

notice this painting and the 3D illusion he created for hours, hoping to reach that masterpiece one day,” she highlights. Since her artworks are also based on this 3D illusion, they could be great additions to a minimalistic house, hung on the wall without overpowering anything else. “Commissions are a perfect way to complement your home’s aesthetic with art that is a custom size and color palette,” she suggests.

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