Finding Your Niche with Carrie Cantwell
Join us for the next installment of MODA's Passion to Practice series featuring artist, illustrator, and podcaster Carrie Cantwell. This dynamic session blends seminar, lecture, and hands-on exploration to guide participants through the journey of authentic self-expression in art.
About the Event
Carrie will share her inspiring journey from the film industry to creating licensed illustration and artwork, and helping others launch their own creative endeavors. Through stories, insights, and interactive moments, this dynamic session invites you to reflect on your creative process and explore what makes your artistic expression uniquely yours.
Whether you’re an emerging artist or simply curious about creativity, you’ll leave with fresh inspiration and practical ideas for expressing your most authentic self through art.
What to Expect:
- Engage with an insightful talk on the significance of authenticity in art, with real-world examples from Carrie’s own transformation
- Participate in hands-on activities designed to help you uncover your individual themes and creative interests
- Connect with fellow artists in a supportive and collaborative space where you can exchange ideas and experiences
- Delight in Carrie’s whimsical cat illustrations that illustrate the joy of embracing one’s creative voice
- Leave with a personal Workbook that will guide you in aligning your future projects with your authentic self
Seize this opportunity to reconnect with your artistic path and engage with a vibrant community passionate about creativity. Join us at MODA for an evening filled with inspiration, collaboration, and artistic discovery.
About Carrie Cantwell
Carrie Cantwell is an artist celebrated for her playful themes, bold colors, and wacky sense of humor, with a mission to create little moments that bring happiness to people's lives. With 16 years of experience as a film and TV graphic designer, she has created art for major motion pictures and award-winning TV shows, earning a nomination for an Art Director's Guild award.
Her work has been featured on platforms such as NPR’s All Things Considered, TED, and multiple design magazines like UPPERCASE and Create! Magazine. Carrie’s illustrations have appeared in Society6’s Curator's Picks and Redbubble’s “Found,” while her patterns have been recognized in Project Run & Play and Spoonflower’s Editor’s Picks. She has exhibited at prestigious venues including the Denver Art Museum and the Museum of Design Atlanta and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Master’s Certification in Project Management. Additionally, she is a SkillShare Top Teacher.
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