A mother-daughter team, one a graphic designer & the other a retired art teacher creating one-of-a-kind media.
The "P" is Patricia, and the "M" is Mariah, together we are P.M. artist Studio! As a mother-daughter team (a graphic designer & a retired art teacher) our goal is to bring our distinct style and joy of the one-of-a-kind media we create to everyone. We have fun doing what we do and in turn, hope that resonates with our newfound artistic friends. From basic techniques to full projects, we are always growing and want others to grow with us on that creative journey.
In choosing a direction for our creative journey, we needed an outlet, a purpose melding together BOTH of our talents. Thus P.M. art Studio was born where the alchemy of pencil, paint & paper (old school - this is P) merges with the magic of the digital age (this is M), graphic design and video transforming the mix into a unique, collaborative, artistic result.
When PM artist Studio started, it was a venture born from a desire to create something (early on it was greeting cards) using what each of us knew then expanding that base of knowledge by watching and learning from others. All of you out there who have influenced, guided, mentored us, we thank you because without you, we would not be who we are now! Each step, each new skill, another medium or interesting process, joining a different group, following other creatives on YouTube has made us aware that giving back is just as important and exciting. To that endeavor, to that focus, we are committed to giving back by sharing what we learn and discover. Our original reluctance to share was thinking this isn’t pretty, or good enough or just not worthy. That attitude has been replaced with, if this video, this process, this product inspires and helps someone, then it can be imperfect, messy or whatever. Learning new things is daunting enough without adding the stress factor of, “it must be perfect” in order to share with others!
Our Art, Videos and Social Media… are all the result of a special partnership that began as far back as the time I (M) was able to pick up a pencil. The bond that exists between mother and child extends into our creative pursuits, coloring literally everything we do!
Any successful journey undertaken by two people requires understanding with an intuitive knowledge of where the other person is heading and AND a deep abiding trust that the designated path ahead is the right one.
It only makes sense with such a special union that the emerging product would be... well, totally ORIGINAL! So even though we use the same products: alcohol inks, glue, paper, paint, glitter (lots of glitter, only when necessary) what appears after the application is a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. The artwork is then used as the impetus for a wide variety of end results... Cards, ATCs, Journals and Books. Some works speak solely as a panel in an accordion book and others are layered with sentiments and whimsy as needed upon journal pages. While this may sound simple and straightforward, be assured it is the opposite. Much wrangling, discussion, manipulation of pieces and parts go on (sometimes for days) ... sigh... BEFORE a project is deemed finished. Other times, it just evolves naturally out of a pile (quite literally) and Viola, our new favorite creation is done – no muss, no fuss!
All of our artistic endeavors are 'colored' by the presence of Izzy! She is a bit like a class 5 tornado at times ––– chaos and destruction but then the lamb of calm restore sanity and order giving us all time to create. To say that Izzy is a creative muse AND the source of consternation describes each of our relationships completely; one of extremes! Experiencing the world with a child requires the skills of a diplomat, the quickness of a ninja-warrior, along with a sprinkle of magician thrown in for mystery. That mixture of roles will suffice on most days and MOST situations. As for the others, instant adaptability of the kind you would experience on a gameshow where you must come up with the answer instantly before the buzzer blows is required! Keyword: adaptability!! All that practice comes into play in the approach to making artwork. Being flexible, looking for novel ways to solve problems requires an equally accommodating medium; anything and everything is used as needed. Diplomat, ninja master, and magician... all necessary roles each of us play daily – in life – in work – in play not only to survive but to thrive... then do it again tomorrow.
