Mariah

I’ve been making art for as long as I can remember—long before I had the “right” supplies, I was the kid turning anything I could get my hands on into something creative. Paper, cardboard, random objects that probably should have been thrown away, if it existed, it had potential. Clean lines and perfect techniques were never really the goal. Making something interesting was. That curiosity never really went away. It just grew up with me. Over time, my process evolved into mixed media, a space where there are no real rules, just layers, experimentation, and a little bit of chaos. I work across paint, collage, and digital elements, building pieces that feel textured, colorful, and alive. I’m drawn to bold color, playful combinations, and the kind of compositions that don’t always make sense at first—but somehow come together anyway. My work often lives somewhere between fun and feeling. I love creating pieces that are bright, a little unexpected, and approachable, while still carrying something deeper underneath. Humor, nostalgia, and emotion all show up in different ways, sometimes loud, sometimes subtle—but always honest. Art has always been more than just a hobby for me. It’s been a way to process, to cope, and to reconnect with myself when things feel overwhelming. It’s where I go to make sense of things, or sometimes, to not make sense of anything at all. Today, I still approach art the same way I did when I was younger: with curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and the belief that almost anything can be turned into something meaningful. The materials may have changed, but the mindset hasn’t. If there’s one thing that carries through all of my work, it’s this, here’s beauty in the unexpected, and sometimes the most interesting pieces come from not knowing exactly what you’re doing… and doing it anyway.