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Self-Portrait, Self-Archive
Tonight I took some self-portraits. I wanted to have updated photos of myself on hand—for all the incredible opportunities that are...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 221 min read


Prompt Play: The Word Garden Exercise
This evening, I went looking for a writing prompt and stumbled across a few that caught my attention. One that stood out was the Word...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 173 min read


A Photo Walk Down Memory Lane
I love photography. Not just the act of taking photos, but the process. Coming up with a theme or being presented with an assignment and...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 122 min read


Pastels, Paint, and Letting Go
Tonight, my god-niece and I had a little art session. Neither of us is versed in creating with pastels, so I thought it would be fun to...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 103 min read


Press, Paint, Play: Experimenting with Imprints and Textures
Yesterday, I watched an episode of The Art Assignment , where the featured artist used freshly cut bamboo to dip into paint and create...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 291 min read


In their own words: Memories and Reflections
For my 2023 calendar project, I wanted to share memories and reflections that I captured from 12 individuals who were born before 1956....

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Musings - After the Bob Marley Movie
Today, I went to see the Marley movie for the second time. While I won't dive into specifics to avoid spoilers, I must confess: the...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20242 min read


Adventure Time: Exploring Tobago with Nature Therapy TT
Check out the highlights from my adventure with Nature Therapy TT in this video above. If you missed it, click on my previous post for...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Show and Tell – Jewelry 2
One of my favorite pieces of jewelry, and the only brooch I've ever made, is a gem-encrusted sterling silver brooch featuring a Native...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Watercolour Wishes - Greeting Card Artwork
I love making cards for my loved ones. Back in the day, I used to have a card line called “The Audrey Cards” named after my wonderful...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 17, 20242 min read


Dip in the Collection.
Let's take a trip back to 2011 when I was Verse iTal’s official photographer and graphic designer. In those days, I laid out album...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Sunday Share: Cultivate Gratitude in Daily Life
In one of the books I am currently reading, the author shared the following insight: “Seeing the positives in life is a muscle, a skill...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Art Assignment 1 - From Screenshots to Art
As I prepare for the artwork component of my practice-based master's requirements, I have started to reflect on how I will integrate...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day 2023.
Every year on March 30th is a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the liberation of the Spiritual Baptist community....

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20232 min read


50mm Challenge.
Many people view the 50mm lens as a versatile lens that all photographers should have. I’ve had one for a million years at this point,...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Get Creative - Watercolour
This post is your reminder to get creative! Once a week, try your hand at an easy project or quick activity. There are so many tutorials...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 26, 20231 min read


Show and Tell - Jewelry.
One of my favorite pieces of jewelry is one that I made! It is a wood and silver ring with a garnet stone set into the wood. I was...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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