Hi, I am Mari Kiisma, a visual artist in my 30s. As a child, I always dreamed of becoming an artist. However, as life unfolded, I lost track of my creative identity and artistic style. All I have are some rusty skills, old knowledge, and a voice inside urging me to try again. So, I have decided to face my fears and take a risk by starting an art blog. My artistic journey is messy and sometimes feels a bit “foolish,” but I want to share it with all its ups and downs. For example, this blog had a rocky start because it was on standby for the first year. Becoming a mom has thrown some curveballs my way, and plans didn’t go as expected. I anticipate there will be many more challenges along the way, and I want to document my raw thoughts and feelings through it all.
I hope this art weblog will cover a variety of art-related topics. Not just my personal storytime. I want it to also explore the idea of “what is art?” include some art fundamentals, experiments with different mediums, and share insights into being creative. Additionally, I aim to understand the new age of the art business and the importance of social media. All in all, this will be a space where naive thoughts and dreams are shared. I try to show it all. So you are welcome to join the journey, and let’s make art!
With love.
Mari
It has been a few weeks since I made my last post. I had hoped to write another post shortly after, but the following week, I experienced serious brain fog and sleepiness, which made it difficult to concentrate. This and the fear of......
15 October, 2023
Hello, and welcome to the first blog post! My vision for this art blog is to create a creative online journal that tells an artist’s story through authentic, inspiring, and educational content. While I cannot predict what will come out of it, I...
21 September, 2023