Figure. 1. Lindsay at her studio #220, Art Bias, fall 2025. Introduction: Lindsay turns everyday life into a living archive of memories. Through her watercolor journals, she captures the fleeting beauty of places — a blooming flower after a heavy California rain, the rhythm of a restaurant moment, the art festival vibe, the rhythm of a family gathering, even the hum of daily news stitched into her embroidery appliqué pieces. Each painting she makes in her sketchbooks become

Introduction: Lina Gelfer found a second life through art. Her paintings are deeply personal—born from struggle, shaped by resilience, and lifted by faith. In this conversation, Lina opens up about the emotional threads that connect her love series, black-background dream paintings, and her powerful presidential-election pieces. Each brushstroke reflects her journey through pain, hope, love, life Figure. 1. Linda at her house. Watch her works display . celebration, mu

Introduction: Aleana’s watercolor paintings bring together the delicate worlds of fruit and insects. You may have noticed tiny traces left by insects on leaves or fruits — subtle marks of nature’s quiet collaboration. Through her gentle brushwork, Aleana captures both fragility and resilience, reminding us that beauty often lives in the most unexpected pairings. Leila (People Around Us): Aleana, I know apart from painting, you work professionally in sewing as well. Today we’r