Sarah Creasman Barnett is the Inspiration for thMTHRshp. Originally from Arkansas, she is a mother of two and a practicing attorney in addition to a highly sought-after commission artist. She has been featured in many local and national arts publications. Sarah’s art is technically excellent and stylistically unique while invoking the influence of modern masters like David Hockney, Edward Hopper, and Marc Chagall. She is skilled within a variety of media including digital, acrylic, and mixed media. Her work often focuses on domestic scenes, a subject close to her heart. Sarah is inspired by atmospheric, ethereal subjects as well.
Dawn Elise Edelman is a mother, acupuncturist, budding singer, and artist who loves her family, friends and nature. She seeks out those moments when she can sink into the creative slipstream, where time does not exist and one can feel the forces of nature at play. Dawn has no art degree, takes classes intermittently and draws large. Originally from New York, she holds a Masters of Asian Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has been practicing in East Dallas since 2007. Her acupuncture practice has been rich and satisfying, inspiring continued wonder and awe. The theory of the Asian medical system infuses every aspect of her life.
Christianne Green is originally from Toronto, Canada, now living in the United States. She is a mother of two and like many MTHRshp artists, finds that parenthood inspires much of her current work. She graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and works as a comprehensive multidisciplinary artist. Her diverse portfolio features works in oil, watercolor, and archival inks, as well as upholstered furniture and fabrics. Christianne is adept within a variety of styles and subjects ranging from classically realistic portraiture to stylized conceptual art with raw social commentary to sweetly contoured nursery and maternity pieces. Her series Welcome Home explores homelessness, addiction, and domestic abuse via nontraditional watercolors whose images also appear on bespoke upholstered furniture and drapery fabrics. New works focus on highly conceptual installation experiences, primed to have a profound effect on collectors. Christianne is one to watch.
Catrina Higgs is an abstract expressionist who lives in Campbellsville, KY. She is a prolific artist who works with an urgency that is palpable in her paintings. By exploring the pain and beauty of motherhood, she seeks connection to a wider community and communicates the experiences of mothers everywhere. In her portraits, she reflects the feelings of daily life as an artist mother as well as the experiences of every mother and parent caring for their children while maintaining their own health and identity. Raw, and unfiltered, Catrina’s works contribute to the significant cannon of Motherhood Art and reveal the need of all of us to be seen and represented.
Amy Twomey is an extraordinary artist whose passion for creativity has taken her on a remarkable journey. With an unwavering determination to pursue her dreams, she has become a master in a variety of mediums, including photography, pottery, painting, jewelry design, and printmaking. Her artwork is an expression of her soul and a reflection of her innate artistic talent.
In 2018, Amy faced a life-changing diagnosis of incurable blood cancer/NMZ lymphoma, propelling her to appreciate the value of time and the significance of living purposefully. She chose to immerse herself in nature, setting challenging goals and exploring new adventures, such as hiking, camping, and discovering the beauty of the world. The desert holds a special place in her heart, and her dream is to live in a little eco-friendly adobe home surrounded by a big garden, small cabins for guests, and an art studio where she can hold workshops and retreats.
Amy holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in photography and fine arts from The Art Institute of Chicago, The University of New Mexico, and The University of Wisconsin. These degrees have allowed her to hone her skills and expand her artistic horizons. Amy is currently working on a series of mixed-media paintings for an art exhibition.
With an unshakable love for her family, dedication to her creative passions, and a newfound appreciation for the healing wonders of nature, Amy is committed to making every moment count on life’s beautiful adventure. She invites you to join her in this inspiring quest as she creates art that moves the soul and makes the most of this precious gift called life. Amy’s world of boundless creativity and unbridled joy is a true inspiration to all.
