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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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Out and About in Belmont, Trinidad
As part of one of my courses called Dynamics of Caribbean Culture , each student was tasked with designing and hosting an immersive...
Ariann Mieka
5 days ago4 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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In their own words: Memories and Reflections
For my 2023 calendar project, I wanted to share memories and reflections that I captured from 12 individuals who were born before 1956....
Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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Musings - After the Bob Marley Movie
Today, I went to see the Marley movie for the second time. While I won't dive into specifics to avoid spoilers, I must confess: the...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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Adventure Time: Exploring Tobago with Nature Therapy TT
Check out the highlights from my adventure with Nature Therapy TT in this video above. If you missed it, click on my previous post for...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 29, 20241 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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Dip in the Collection.
I captured this photograph during my trip to Brasso Seco, a village in North Trinidad. While I've previously written about this adventure...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Focus Lost, Beauty Found in Matelot
Last year, during an adventure in Matelot the worst thing happened. My camera suddenly stopped working in the middle of shooting! It was...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 18, 20243 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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Celebrating Women - Inspire Inclusion
Happy International Women’s Day to All! When I opened my Insight Timer app this morning to meditate, Leymah Gbowee's words greeted me:...
Ariann Mieka
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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