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A collection of foraged and found, naturally occurring and manufactured. Lexi’s work relies heavily on her connection with nature and her ability to construct these delicately balanced sculptures that elicit curiosity and familiarity simultaneously. There is a graceful harmony in the pairing of elements she uses in each piece, transforming what they once were into a visual language she uses to process and understand her own innermost workings. Lexi grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, laying the foundation for her connection with her natural surroundings.

In the StudioNicole MogyorosiJuly 14, 2022Maryland, painting, mixed media

In the Studio with Artist Dasha Kalumuck

Dasha has been creating art since she was very young. For her, art has been a safe outlet for her to express her feelings. Dasha’s illustrations take the form of a comic-like style, coupling witty humor with characters that she has developed over the years. She works in a variety of mediums and enjoys taking an idea and putting her own personal spin on it. Dasha has been a member artist of Make Studio since 2015. When she is not illustrating, she likes going on “crazy adventures”.

In the StudioNicole MogyorosiApril 25, 2022Maryland, illustration, mixed media, comic

In the Studio with Artist Amy Holt Cline

California native, Amy Cline, channels sunshine and good vibes in her artwork. Much of her work is inspired by the ocean, nature and the rhythms of life which is evident in the vivid color palette that sprawls across her canvases. Amy’s brightly colored pieces emanate happiness and positivity. Much of her work is also set at a larger scale, making them very inviting to view and experience the pigment, textures and patterns.

Cline studied art at the University of the Arts and receive her M. A. in Art Education. She went on to develop a method of teaching science concepts utilizing art theory in her classroom. She also completed an apprenticeship under Philadelphia based artist, James Dupree and has exhibited her work in both Philadelphia and Brooklyn art spaces.

In the StudioNicole MogyorosiApril 19, 2022Maryland, painter, acrylic, vivid, mixed media, nature

In the Studio with Maryland Artist Maiya M. Lonesome

Maryland Artist Maiya Lonesome, creates works of art that are raw expressions of emotion and feeling. "When I lost my voice, I taught my hands to speak for my soul". She has always been artistic and found comfort in the world that she gets lost in when she creates. Much of her early work was black & white, charcoal and graphite, but a few years ago she realized that she could express herself in color and in paint as well. Maiya’s has a broad range of work, some that are very realistic and some that are completely abstract, filled with vibrant colors. Her original artworks can be purchased as well as prints and other products with her work on them.

In the StudioNicole MogyorosiJanuary 21, 2022Maryland, painter, portrait, mixed media

In the Studio with Artist Dr. Daniel Farcas

Daniel Farcas was born in the 1980’s during the communist era in Romania. Though his art is not the main focus of his life, his work strongly reflects the emotional turmoil growing up an orphan on the streets in Bucharest. His graphically dominent work is made more powerful through the use of his medium; cut and collaged stamps from his former home in Romania. At first glance, Daniel’s work has an uplifting, almost light quality due to the brightly colored stamps, but after a moments inspection the realization of his statement sets in. When he is not creating art or writing, Dr. Farcas is spending time with his children or focusing on research in occupational health.

In the StudioNicole MogyorosiJanuary 10, 2022collage, mixed media, social commentary

In the Studio with Maryland Artist Varada (Vivi) Vaidya

Originally from India, Varada Vaidya moved to Maryland in 2015. Her background is in atmospheric science and she works as science support at NASA/Goddard. (How cool!) Though she has no formal training in art, her pieces are fabulous and her talent is inherent. Varada works in many mediums and each type of work that she creates has its own unique style. Her painted sticks are very graphic with a very bold use of color and air of the side of playfulness; Her oil paintings and pastel drawings tend to sway more toward realism with tighter lines and wonderful use of shadowing; And her hand-painted vases and vessels illustrate her heritage with their detailed patterns and fine lines.

In the StudioNicole MogyorosiDecember 14, 2021Maryland, painter, landscape, realism, glass, mixed media

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