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#tbt It was so much fun being profiled by my graduate school - Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA - back in 2017! Click the link below to read the full profile.
"Few fashion designers earn the privilege of being featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Academy alumna Martina Sestakova (MFA Fashion Design) has already accomplished that with her signature handcrafted infinity scarves. A proud cause for a joyous celebration! Not surprisingly, the name for her brand RADOST™ comes from the Czech word for joy. Fashion School Daily caught up with Sestakova to talk about launching a fashion business while still in school, reaching out into a black hole and why collaboration is everything!" Enjoy the full article here. I am honored to lead a workshop at the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts. I am leading "Abstract Art Inspired by Mary Oliver’s Poetry" class on June 3 at 6pm (no experience needed). $10 donation goes to a great cause and you will have fun exploring watercolors and poetry at the same time. Join with a friend! Grab a ticket here.   Oh, this woman is a powerhouse of a creator! Meet Angie Meche Kilcullen. She is a mixed media painter and you can find her working in her 120-year-old converted barn studio in Kensington, MD. Angie runs MissPrints & MasterPieces, a collection of gorgeous curated art prints & more by ALL female ARTISTS. Visit us here. 
I had a lovely day popping-up at The Artisans gift shop in McLean, VA. The staff brought out six artists and crafters for a day of shopping and chatting. It was so nice to be outside and to talk to customers and my fellow creators. Several of my abstracts on yupo and many RADOST scarves found new homes. I am so grateful. The Artisans is always here for your gifting needs and they have a lovely selection of my scarves. Stop by! 
I am excited to have delivered a new piece of art to Adah Rose Gallery in Kensington, MD. This gallery supports contemporary local artists and it's been a pleasure to showcase a few of my abstracts on yupo there. This piece is called ""Walking Down the Beach." The title of this painting is inspired by a line in "Watering the Stones", a poem by Mary Oliver. Oliver was an avid walker, a believer of out of the doors revelations. I hope this painting takes you right to the beach with its shimmer, sound, and salty air.  Oh, what fun! I had the pleasure of teaching a private and a public class today. Via Zoom, I gathered with people interested in anything and everything creative and we dove into the history of art and let it inspire our own unique explorations. Interested in working with me? Sign up for a class or contact me to schedule a private personal/group session.  I am excited to announce that my scarves and artworks are now available at Studio K Collective in Alexandria, VA. Kirsten, the owner, is lovely and an active supporter of local artists. Visit 1300 Lafayette Dr to enjoy a nice variety of arts, handmade beauty products, and crafts.  Gifts Inn in Boonsboro Has a Lovely Selection of My RADOST Scarves and Abstract and Heart Paintings4/29/2021   Enjoy the full show on Artsy. Thanks so stopping by!  What's the saying? If you buy from a small-business, a person does a happy dance? Well, in this case, it's too women! Gayle and I have been collaborating for some time now and what a lovely experience it's been. Definitely make your way to @oaktheshop in Kensington, MD. Come stroll through the town, and enjoy a nice selection of fashions and gifts at this cute store. A lovely new display of my watercolors on yupo is available (the pieces are originals, matted and framed; $21-32).   What a fun day today was! I went to Frederick, MD, with a friend. We went to four art galleries, ate yummy food, walked around town, and... stopped at @musefrederick (19 N Market St)! Sumner, the owner, is lovely. I finally got to meet her in person. Yay! She picked a fresh new collection of my RADOST scarves for her shop. We also added a nice new set of my hearts on yupo. Shop small. It matters. And we all thank you for your support.  Need a creative break? Fill your days with colorful fun! I am offering a variety of Zoom watercolor workshops. No experience needed. Sign up on my website (Shop => Art Workshops) or DM to register. All workshops are meditative with focus on self-discovery and insight. Basic watercolor supplies required. . Here is the link to the tickets.
April 7 at 7pm EST: Abstract Self-Portrait in Watercolors April 12 at 7pm EST: Abstracts Inspired by Amanda Gorman's Poetry April 13 at 10:30am EST: Pablo Picasso's Flowers in Watercolors April 28 at 7pm EST: Arthur Wesley Dow's Boat in Watercolors Yay! Come see me in person! Dupont Circle Pop-up is my first in-person event of 2021 and I can't wait to share my RADOST scarves and paintings. Stop by Dupont Circle on Saturday, April 10th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. You will find unique items from 50 artists and makers who will sell their wares outside around Dupont Circle along P Street and Connecticut Avenue. @dupont_circle_main_streets pop-ups will be in front of retail stores. Social distancing protocols will be in place so you can meet the artists and visit your favorite retailers safely.  I am honored to have a profile on the Maryland State Arts Council's website. Stop by this cool registry of Maryland artists.  Nearly 50 artists show 94 total works in the annual Hill Center Galleries and Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) Juried Exhibition (through March 31). While the entire show moves online due to the ongoing pandemic, the work of the artists of CHAL continues to be of the highest caliber. Juried by Hill Center Galleries Director Nicky Cymrot and artist Alan Braley, these works feature a wide variety of mediums and viewpoints. You can see the entire exhibition here.  Thanks to Angie Kilcullen of Kensington, MD, for including me in her new website, MissPrints & MasterPieces, that highlights female artists. Check it out here!  Good morning, friends! Are you signed up to receive my monthly newsletter? I just sent out the latest issue and would love to invite you to join my mailing list. Check out the March version here.
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