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Pastels, Paint, and Letting Go
Tonight, my god-niece and I had a little art session. Neither of us is versed in creating with pastels, so I thought it would be fun to...
Ariann Mieka
2 days ago3 min read
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Video Vibe: Touring Belmont’s Cultural Gems
In the video above, I’m sharing more from our recent cultural tour of Belmont, Trinidad! (If you missed the backstory, check out my...
Ariann Mieka
4 days ago1 min read
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On Motherhood, Aunty Love, and the Warmth of Community
Motherhood. I’ve never experienced it firsthand, but I’ve watched with admiration as my friends step into the role with grace, grit,...
Ariann Mieka
6 days ago2 min read
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So, This Happened. Breakfast Edition
Why do I feel like crying when I get really upset? It’s not sadness exactly—it’s more when I feel like I’ve been treated unfairly. It...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 43 min read
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Show and Tell – Jewelry 3
Years ago, one of my best friends gave me a beautiful silver pendant—a delicate outline of Trinidad and Tobago, with each island...
Ariann Mieka
Apr 23 min read
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Press, Paint, Play: Experimenting with Imprints and Textures
Yesterday, I watched an episode of The Art Assignment , where the featured artist used freshly cut bamboo to dip into paint and create...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 301 min read
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In Front My Lens: Friends, Memories, and Shared Journeys
I recently watched an episode from The Art Assignment , a video series where the host interviews different artists about their creative...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 281 min read
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Show and Tell – Jewelry 2
One of my favorite pieces of jewelry, and the only brooch I've ever made, is a gem-encrusted sterling silver brooch featuring a Native...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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The Calendar Collection
I've been creating calendars for the past 13 years and I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the process. From brainstorming the themes to...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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Peeling Orange & Noh Lickle Twang - World Poetry Day 2024
Today is World Poetry Day, an annual celebration observed on March 21st since its adoption by UNESCO in 1999. According to UNESCO's...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Watercolour Wishes - Greeting Card Artwork
I love making cards for my loved ones. Back in the day, I used to have a card line called “The Audrey Cards” named after my wonderful...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Dip in the Collection.
Let's take a trip back to 2011 when I was Verse iTal’s official photographer and graphic designer. In those days, I laid out album...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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Sunday Share: Cultivate Gratitude in Daily Life
In one of the books I am currently reading, the author shared the following insight: “Seeing the positives in life is a muscle, a skill...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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Art Assignment 1 - From Screenshots to Art
As I prepare for the artwork component of my practice-based master's requirements, I have started to reflect on how I will integrate...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Get Creative - Watercolour
This post is your reminder to get creative! Once a week, try your hand at an easy project or quick activity. There are so many tutorials...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 26, 20231 min read
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Love after Love.
In 2014 I went to see Oprah in Miami for a weekend event. I remember looking in the workbook we received and saw a Derek Walcott poem...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Show and Tell - Jewelry.
One of my favorite pieces of jewelry is one that I made! It is a wood and silver ring with a garnet stone set into the wood. I was...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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Self portrait y Frida.
I needed a photograph for something that I am too shame to say what it is for specifically, as it is something I should have submitted a...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 12, 20231 min read
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