PERSPECTIVES: Artist Talks with Lavender Studios

Mandie Harding

Content Warning, this artist talk references sexual violence and non-consensual imagery. If you need to abstain, pause or skip the content, please feel free to do so. This is a heavy topic which we feel helps de-stigmatize victims of social and sexual violence. Please tend with care. Multi-disciplined artist and educator Mandie Harding stopped by our studio to show how her work was a type of therapy for her and how sharing her story helps get through the trauma and onto a path of recovery and redemption. If you would like to follow Mandie and see what she is working on next, please follow the link below. We've also included a link for MOCSA, the Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault. Help is available if you need it. Mandie's Instagram Click here [https://www.instagram.com/mandiehardingart/] MOCSA Click here [https://mocsa.org/]

Abbie Hullinger

The amazingly talented singer/songwriter and storyteller Abbie Hullinger stopped by the studio to share her songs and her story. Abbie is a singer songwriter from Lineville, Iowa. Her journey began at only 14 years old, when she was gifted her first Fender. Her sound could be heard from the groove of Northern Iowa radio, down to the song swaps of Nashville, Tennessee. Her music is heavily influenced by rock, country, blues, and soul. After a long hiatus Abbie returns to her roots singing the songs that heal and nurture. Her powerful vocals and empowering lyrics had eyes watering throughout the room. We had a wonderful time getting to know Abbie and we hope you do to! If you'd like to follow Abbie please click the link below. Abbie's Instagram Click here [https://www.instagram.com/abbiehullingermusic/]

Violette Designs

Tatiana from Violette Designs stopped by the studio to share her art and her story. She focuses on nostalgic media, anime, spooky/romantic horror, D&D and RPG, Dark Fantasy, and whatever her brain decides to hyper focus on! Merchandise ranges from prints, original paintings, charms and stickers, to dice bags and desk mats! I also hope to do apparel and custom plushies soon too! We fell in love with her art and her humor. If you'd like to find out more about Violette designs please follow the links below or catch her at the next Con in your area! Tatiana's Instagram Click here [https://www.instagram.com/tatiana.violette/] Violette Designs' Store Click here [https://ko-fi.com/violettedesigns]

Laura Orr

Artist Laura Orr stopped by the studio to share her work, her passion, and some of her favorite pieces. Laura is a fine art muralist who specializes in interior work that adds elegance and meaning to commercial and residential spaces. With her expertise in large-scale interior murals, she turns spaces into visual experiences. If you would like to see more work by Laura or book her to paint your dream interior click the link below! Laura's Website Click here [https://www.laurakorr.com/]

The Beatrix Project

We bumped into Beatrix at a local show where she was singing and playing guitar solo on stage and she was really putting her whole essence into her performance. Beatrix reminds us of that passion that exists when we don't hold back and we don't wait for permission. In this episode, Beatrix will talk about her childhood and starting out on violin, turning to bass guitar to establish her rock roots and now living her life as a singer/songwriter and putting in the steps to start her own band. If you would like to learn more about The Beatrix Project you can follow the links below or better yet, catch her performing live with KC rock band Ramona Clay. Beatrix's Instagram Click here [https://www.instagram.com/the_beatrix_project?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Listen to her music here! Click here [https://linktr.ee/TheBeatrixProject?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f3d1d558-e0da-48a9-bcd6-63944d46d11b]