Collective Arts Gallery
Rana Ward
About the artist Rana grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by a thriving art community. She has studied the fine arts, art history, and graphic design for more than twenty-five years. For six years, she lived in Europe and studied art while participating in the local art communities in Cambridge and London, England. Some of her favorite places to have studied include Paris, London, Barcelona, Florence, Vienna, Zurich, Pisa, New York City, Washington, DC, Munich, and Cologne. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Henderson State University. For over twenty years, she has inspired enthusiasm in high school art students while continuing to create her own award-winning works and expanding into diverse mediums. Artist Statement Art reflects life. Artists express their experiences visually for themselves, but in creating, they connect with others who see themselves in their works. The act of creating is a transformation, a learning experience, and a way to articulate what cannot be put into words. Art is being brave; it is a window to freedom, a sanctuary for the artist, and a gift to the viewer who takes the time to look and connect through the artist’s interpretation of the world they live in. I want viewers to find beauty, a voice, and inspiration in my work. I want them to know that they can create too. It is not selfish or too late to begin your own creative journey. Just start by drawing items around you with whatever mediums and surfaces are available to you. Just remember, the only bad creations are the ones you never had the courage to start.Website: [Rana's Artistic Creations](https://www.aranacreation.com) Social Media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561504746300)
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Diana Garrison
About the ArtistDiana is a printmaker specializing in acrylic on gelatin printing plates. Her subject matter ranges from soft, layered botanicals to bold and graphic compositions with the use of typography. A recurring theme in her work is the juxtaposition of delicate plant shapes with graphic elements of letters and numbers, resulting in captivating compositions.She conducts workshops at local venues and in her Crooked Little Studio in Hot Springs, which is nestled in a tranquil lakeside neighborhood. Teaching is her favorite way to share her passion for printmaking. Students love her calm, easy-to-understand approach to the process. Local artists as well as visitors to Hot Springs are encouraged to attend.[Follow this link](https://crookedlittlestudio.com/store/collections/in-person-print-parties-and-classes) for information about upcoming workshops or to schedule classes at Crooked Little Studio.Here is an example of Diana’s process. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApKoWgbv8TU ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApKoWgbv8TU)Email: diana@crookedlittlestudio.com[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/crookedlittlestudio/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/crookedlittlestudio/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBo9mTFVBuhnrA0lpdU4Kg/videos?) [Crooked Little Studio website](https://crookedlittlestudio.com/)
