Happy Women’s History Month!
As we celebrate the extraordinary contributions women have made throughout history, let’s shine a spotlight on the spirit and creativity of women in art and cannabis. From unsung heroines who defied societal norms by advocating for cannabis usage, to groundbreaking artists pushing boundaries, women have continued to shape and evolve our cultural narrative.
You can experience that same innovative spirit and creativity all month long with our showcase of women and artists currently on display at The Artist Tree. All of their artwork is for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the artists.
Swing by one of our 7 retail stores to check out their art in person and pick up some cannabis goodies, many of which are creations of companies owned by women. Here’s to the vibrant stories, untold perspectives, and the infinite possibilities that women in art bring to our shared collective.
Nora was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina (1962) and studied fine arts throughout secondary school and university. In 2002, she relocated to California. Her paintings depict her memories of Argentina. Using her love of color and loose, painterly style created with a palette knife, Nora brings the music, people, and architecture of Argentina to life.
Marie has always been an artist at heart, captivated by the world of colors and shapes. Metal became a crucial element in her creative expression, evident through her skillful use of gold or copper leafing and the incorporation of metal objects in mixed media creations. Marie’s journey as an artist is a testament to her unwavering passion and dedication. As she continues to pursue her artistic endeavors, she creates a rich tapestry of visual delight that captivates and inspires all who encounter her work.
Catherine Dickson has shown her work in Seattle and Los Angeles for the past 20 years. Dickson ebbs and flows between various mediums, having a mastery of each technique while keeping a consistent sensibility of mood and tone.
Liliana D’Ambrosio was born in 1951 in Irpinia, Italy. During early adolescence, she developed a passion for painting which would extend throughout her life. For a long period extending from the late 1980s to the early years of the 2000s, she drew on paper with rapidity and acrylic colors worked into her paper using dry and slightly diluted brushes. During this period she experimented with different mediums, while continuing to create masterpieces using acrylic paint. Liliana’s work began to provoke emotions with the use of diverse colors and linear shapes.
Kathryn Pitt is a figurative and non representational 2D artist. Kathryn has been involved with and featured in many exhibitions in California, throughout the US and overseas, whilst teaching art to children within her studio and as a docent at the Getty Museum.
Miss Brightside is an accomplished Los Angeles-based artist and designer. Miss Brightside’s works explore mark-making and subversive subjects, often applied in functional pieces such as clothing, wallpaper, and other design elements for the home.
Deborah Hobbs is a lifelong, passionate, California based artist. She is an experienced craftsperson with over 35 years of experience in creating stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Her main areas of expertise revolve around oil painting, jewelry making, basket weaving, as well as furniture.
Weinstock’s “Recyclables” is about finding beauty in materials others discard. She creates paper from shredded office documents. When dry, she paints intense colors to enhance the forms and textures. She looks for ideas in the lights and shadows. Weinstock often feels an idea and helps these phantoms take form. The process of creating art is giving life to ideas. Recycling paper is renewal.
Ashley Wright paints highly vibrant, textured, eye-catching landscapes and illustrations. Her paintings focus on perception and reality in relation to Derealization, Dissociation, and Maladaptive Daydreaming – all things Wright struggles with. She hopes that her paintings help bring awareness to C-PTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and the beauty that comes from it.
Influenced by her favorite artists and teachers: Picasso, Bonnard, Schiele, De Kooning, and Joseph Blaustein, David Valentine, Susan C. Price focuses on changing and turning objects, figures into complex color fields. She approaches each painting with what she calls “creative destruction”, trying new things until she’s satisfied.
Karen Eccleston is very much inspired by the old masters, Van Gogh, Manet, and also Georgia O’Keefe. Growing up in Southern California and visiting Hawaii, Karen enjoys painting Coastal landscapes, tropical Florals, and Ocean Scenery. She works primarily with acrylic and oil.
Karen Eccleston is very much inspired by the old masters, Van Gogh, Manet, and also Georgia O’Keefe. Growing up in Southern California and visiting Hawaii, Karen enjoys painting Coastal landscapes, tropical Florals, and Ocean Scenery. She works primarily with acrylic and oil.
Simone’s paintings are an invitation to step into a world where spontaneity, intuition, and daring exploration reign supreme. With each stroke, color, and revealed layer, she shares a unique glimpse into a kinetic artistic journey that captivates the viewer’s imagination.
Ziva Barrett on display at Koreatown
Ziva Barrett strives to explore the enigmatic and mysterious realms of the subconscious mind . As a surrealist artist, she is fascinated by the uncanny, the dreamlike, and the inexplicable aspects of human existence. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of sources, including literature, mythology, psychology, and personal experiences, she constructs visual narratives that evoke a sense of intrigue, inviting viewers to interpret and engage with their own subconscious landscapes.
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