Kayla Ackelson Show Notes
Kayla Ackleson is a versatile artist, writer, and interior stylist who uses art as a meditative outlet. She believes art and good design should be accessible to everyone. Kayla's work includes a variety of mediums, such as collage, photography, and painting. Her art is inspired by nature, memories, and the human experience. Creating art is a crucial part of her mental health journey, and she encourages others to find their own creative outlets. Kayla's work often incorporates orbs and vintage photographs, allowing the pieces to tell their own stories. Kayla Ackelson discusses the importance of writing down memories and making connections in her artwork. She emphasizes the subjective nature of art and the joy of hearing what viewers take from her pieces. Kayla also talks about how her work as an interior stylist and DIY enthusiast influences her art and vice versa. She believes that our spaces are important for our mental and physical health and enjoys helping people love their spaces more. Kayla shares her approach to making art affordable and accessible, including selling limited edition prints and offering sliding pay-what-you-wish scales for certain pieces. She encourages people to support living artists and make their homes a reflection of their personalities.
Website: https://www.kaylaackelson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaackelson/?hl=en
Kayla’s Debut Book: Thinking Out Loud - Purchase Here
Chapters
00:00 The Intersection of Art and Design
06:35 Art as a Meditative Outlet
08:13 The Importance of Creative Outlets for Mental Health
12:29 Telling Stories Through Art
16:09 Inspiration from Nature, Memories, and the Human Experience
16:48 Exploring Orbs and Vintage Photographs in Art
18:02 Making Connections: Writing Memories in Art
19:06 Subjectivity in Art: Viewer Interpretation
20:15 The Influence of Interior Styling and DIY on Art
25:39 Creating Spaces for Mental and Physical Health
30:39 Affordable and Accessible Art: Limited Edition Prints and Pay-What-You-Wish
34:17 Supporting Living Artists and Personal Expression in Home
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