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How My Oma Inspired a Painting About Light, Love, and Human Connection Michaela”  is a painting named after my Oma, Michaela Jarvis, whose influence on my life reaches deeper than I can ever put into words. This piece is part of my Star Collection, a body of work centered around illumination, expansion, and the energy we carry into the world. But “Michaela” isn’t just inspired by light — it is inspired by the woman who exudes. The Message She Gives Me — Again and Again Whenev

Embracing Authenticity in Contemporary Art The F*ck It Collection is my bold exploration of authenticity, freedom, and self-expression. In today’s world, society often pressures us to present a curated, “perfect” version of ourselves, but true art is about honesty, vulnerability, and breaking free from expectation. Across the United States, collectors, galleries, and contemporary art enthusiasts are drawn to works that are not only visually striking but emotionally honest, pi

The Power of Feeling in Contemporary Art In today’s fast-paced world, emotions are often overlooked, rushed, or misunderstood. Many of us live in constant motion, juggling responsibilities, distractions, and digital overload, leaving little time to pause and truly feel. The Sinto Muito Collection  was born from this need to embrace emotional depth, drawing inspiration from the Portuguese phrase “sinto muito,”  which translates to “to feel a lot.” This sentiment has no direct

Why Strawberries? For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by the power of sculpture and metalwork to transform materials into emotion. Growing up in Kansas City, I spent countless hours exploring the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, studying works by celebrated sculptors and metalsmiths like Louise Bourgeois. Her ability to convey raw emotion and vulnerability through form inspired me to see art as both a personal and universa

Sometimes I joke that I'm not in Kansas anymore , but truthfully, even though I live in Park City I am also in KC a lot! Growing up in Kansas City, I was surrounded by art in unexpected ways. The murals, galleries, and public sculptures scattered around the city gave me a deep appreciation for creativity that lives outside the traditional “art world.” KC has this raw, honest energy that’s unlike anywhere else. Artists there create for the sake of creation — not for trends or

Every artist has that one moment when everything shifts — when you realize your work can mean something more than just paint on a surface. For me, that moment began with a strawberry. In 2022, I was studying art at a community college in Kansas City. At the time, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. I was going to school just to go, floating through classes without much direction. Then I met a professor — the head of the art department — who completely chang

Hi, I’m Izzy Pierce — an artist, creative, and storyteller currently based in Park City, Utah. But my journey began in Kansas City, Missouri, a place that shaped nearly every part of who I am as a person and as an artist. Kansas City gets an interesting reputation — people often think of barbecue and jazz, but what many don’t realize is that it’s also an artistic powerhouse. I grew up surrounded by creativity in every corner of the city. From wandering through First Fridays i