Artists to Know: 10 Female Artists to Put on Your Radar
Since 2018, we’ve been proudly supporting the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ initiative to increase representation and awareness of female artists. To further help their year-long #5WomenArtists campaign, we’re keeping the conversation going by once again featuring 50 women artists throughout Women’s History Month. We hope you’ll discover a new favorite female creator (or five).
From cosmetology queens to nature enthusiasts, these 10 female artists emphasize on themes of feminism, introspection, joyfullness and more through their work. With mediums ranging from photography to digital art to oil painting, these creators strive to give off stylish, serene, and thought-provoking feelings.
Whether you’re into bold or delicate fashion, vibrant florals and landscapes, strong girl boss energy, or unusual surreal settings, the work from these 10 women artists is a mix of positively uplifting and confidently empowering. Keep scrolling to meet just a few of the many female artists we’re proud to partner with.
1. Vlada Haggerty
Vlada Haggerty is a Los Angeles based makeup artist and cosmetic photographer who captures stunning images of her eye-catching lip art. After diving into the professional cosmetology world in Kiev, Ukraine, she moved to California and discovered her love for creating unique displays on lips. Featuring a mesmerizing mix of themes, she says, “I get inspired by my day-to-day life: my memories, events, new textures, food…the list is long!” From classy pearls to drippy tar to golden bees, her prints pop with chic and exciting energy. Her beautiful work sparked a large social media following and led her to collaborate with Smashbox Cosmetics. She’s also been featured on America’s Next Top Model, in Harper’s BAZAAR Ukraine, Cosmopolitan, and many other publications.
Click here to see more of Vlada Haggerty’s art on iCanvas.
2. Jaime Byrd
Jaime Byrd’s abstract oil paintings feature colorful landscapes, mainly incorporating luscious trees and charming homes. Taking inspiration from impressionist artists like Claude Monet, along with expressionism icons like Vincent van Gogh, her prints are full of texture and depth. An experienced filmmaker, she also creates Augmented Reality (AR) components for some of her pieces, giving viewers a unique way to dive into her art. You can view her AR paintings on the iCanvas site by using the Artivive app. From vivid raspberry fields to bright fall trees to Betty’s countryside house, we think her artwork can help you create a futuristic yet rustic atmosphere.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist’s work here.
3. Debi Lee Mandel
Based in Oakland, California, Debi Lee Mandel creates digital art of cats with Japanese symbols, clothing, and more. Her fascination with Japonisme art, “specifically Ukiyo-e masters of The Floating World”, resulted in her combining this style with her love for felines. Her scenes range from relaxed to action-packed, with the various kitties engaging in human-like activities. From sushi feasts to sword fights to cat’s cradle, her artwork can be a lighthearted way to bring cultural vibes to your space.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can find this artist’s work elsewhere online.
4. Liese Chavez
Liese Chavez creates surreal oil paintings of blank-faced people, quirky animals, and more. Incorporating a Victorian aesthetic and dry humor into her pieces, her detailed displays are full of intriguing energy. She leaves physical expressions of human emotions out of her scenes, claiming, “when we are with ourselves we do not ‘put on a face’ for our own benefit – we are just present, pretending nothing.” From beehive piñatas to cotton candy clouds to airborne rhinos, her artwork can help you bring introspective wonder to your home.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist’s work here.
5. Winnie Weston
Winnie Weston creates digital illustrations of Black women with fashionable outfits, confident poses, and motivational phrases. Incorporating powerful themes within her stylish pieces, she said, “my parents made sure to surround me with Black creatives, to show me a world in which I wanted to live and create in.” From brown skin girl celebrations to boss babe mentalities to glam gown displays, her prints are full of bold energy and bright colors. We think her artwork is an empowering way to add inspirational vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Winnie Weston’s art on iCanvas.
6. Courtney Hiersche
Based in Oregon, Courtney Hiersche creates pop culture parody paintings featuring video game characters, cartoon icons, brand mascots, and more. Taking vintage art prints from thrift stores and transforming them, she loves the fun challenge of matching colors and blending her additions to seamlessly fit the scene. This process is a way for her to “reimagine the past” and bring the pieces to life with a modern twist. From Sonic The Hedgehog in a cottage town to Spongebob sprinting across a beach to a giant Trix rabbit stomping through mountains, her artwork can give your space a nostalgic and lighthearted aesthetic.
Click here to see more of Courtney Hiersche’s art on iCanvas.
7. Brenda Bush
California native Brenda Bush creates acrylic art of vibrant botanical scenes, showcasing flourishing flowers in most of her prints. Often featuring Frida Kahlo and other women, her art exudes delicate energy with texture and bursts of bold colors. With a retail fashion background, she also includes some stylish elements within her work, such as high-end perfumes, patterned dresses, and more. You may have seen her vivid work in publications like JAZZ in MEE Magazine and Inland Entrepreneur Magazine. From delightful daisies to floral mermaids to antique vases, we think her artwork is a wonderful way to bring cheerful feminine energy into your space.
Click here to see more of Brenda Bush’s art on iCanvas.
8. Ieva Baklane
Based in Canada, Ieva Baklane creates a mix of abstract and realist paintings featuring vibrant landscapes and architecture. She takes inspiration from mid-century modern style, using clean linework in each of her scenes. Focusing on outdoor scenes influenced by southern countries and sunny states, her goal is to spread positive energy through her work, saying, “I want people to feel elevated emotionally when they look at my paintings”. From houses by the ocean to late summer skies to Palm Springs Sundays, her artwork can help you create a bright and scenic atmosphere.
Click here to see more of Ieva Baklane’s art on iCanvas.
9. Céleste Wallaert
Céleste Wallaert creates vibrant digital art of diverse women and expressions of love. All of the ladies displayed give off confident energy, whether they’re lounging, on the go, or standing proud in a group. Wanting to embrace authenticity and female empowerment, she claims, “the women in my illustrations are the women of today; proud of who they are and what they represent, proud of their origins and the people they love.” From relaxed beachgoers to strong girl bosses to sisterhood solidarity hugs, her artwork can be a great way to add empowering feminine vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Céleste Wallaert’s art on iCanvas.
10. Eryn Tehan
Based in Oregon, Eryn Tehan creates colorful oil paintings of flower fields, reflective waters, and other magnificent landscapes. Using texture, depth, and bold hues, her scenes are full of fresh energy. An outdoor lover and appreciator, she says, “my connection to the natural world and passion for exploration deepens every day and inspires every piece I create.” From sunflower trails to Kiwanda tides to sunset mountains, we think her artwork is a fascinating way to bring vibrant, scenic vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Eryn Tehan’s art on iCanvas.
For years, the foundation of iCanvas has been rooted in making art accessible to all. While gender inequity continues to create barriers in the arts, we are proud to do our part to represent a multitude of female artists creating incredible work. Support women creatives this month and beyond by learning more about our artists and shop more art by women artists.