Creative Spotlight: Alicia Maynard

October 15, 2014 Nichole McVeigh

Lucent Vignette Photography - Alicia Maynard

I am incredibly lucky to call Alicia Maynard a friend. I was initially drawn to her work as a makeup artist, and as I got to know her better, realized she is definitely a multi-faceted artist! She loves to experiment with different mediums, and is amazing with them all. Alicia never ceases to amaze me, and I believe I tell her that every time I see her work!

Alicia attended Nossi College of Art in Nashville years back, and moved seamlessly into training in the art of cosmetics while working with MAC. Her portrait painting evolved later, after being advised to use creative expression as therapy while going through a painful life change. As you'll see from her work here, Alicia was wise in listening and applying that piece of advice.

Alicia and her husband, Travis, own Lime Tiger Emporium in Murfreesboro, TN, where Alicia teaches makeup classes, and is planning to offer all-ages and adult-only art classes soon! They have a Halloween party coming up in the shop on Friday, October 24. What a great opportunity to see the shop and meet Alicia and Travis!

Creative Spotlight: Mai Harris

July 23, 2014 Nichole McVeigh

Lucent Vignette Photography - Mai Harris

Mai Harris is an artist with a drive to connect the art community in her area - Murfreesboro, TN. She recently started Fervent Fusion, which currently connects artists with exhibition and performance opportunities at no cost. She is working to expand Fervent Fusion in the future even further for artists, so if you are an artist in the Middle Tennessee area, you will definitely want to follow her here: Fervent Fusion on Facebook.

She is not only an artist to me, but also a friend. We met over shared ideas, and found that we had a lot of the same passions for the artistic community. I am so happy to share her work with you!

Creative Spotlight: Thomas Green

June 18, 2014 Nichole McVeigh

I met Thomas at his current art exhibit at Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro, TN. He is an artist that is definitely passionate about what he does, and, it shows. His current work is based off the beauty he found while researching subjects not typically associate with beauty - addictions and diseases. His pieces are mesmerizing, with a curious depth, thanks to painting techniques he has developed over time.

I am grateful Thomas agreed to be interviewed for the blog, and am also certain you will be drawn in by his words, humor, and amazing art.

Creative Spotlight: Lesly Thomas

June 4, 2014 Nichole McVeigh

Lesly has more recently started connecting with her creativity, and I met her at Moxie in Murfreesboro, TN. Her work is full of colour, meaning, and mixed medias. I’m excited to see where she takes her art - or, better - where it takes her!

What does Creativity mean to you?

It's everything when I'm down. I work through my problems with it. I talk through it and tell the world what I think and how I feel.

Creative Spotlight: Dawna Kinne Magliacano

May 28, 2014 Nichole McVeigh

While reconnecting with art in adult years, Dawna was advised to make art every day for one year, and in doing so, she would learn as much as many artists learn in 10 years. In other words, practice your art every day. She valued that advice so much, that she lived it...and, it shows. I am so grateful to have her as a friend, and share her work with you.

What does Creativity mean to you?

Creativity to me is the space/time/energy we all enter into where what is in us must be expressed.