A woman with brown hair and large earrings wearing a gray t-shirt, looking down, with green leafy branches in the foreground.

Artist of the Month: May 2023

Kayla Ackelson

Art and design has always served as an outlet for me. The process of creating is very meditative and I enjoy the moment of calm it offers. Being intentional with my artwork brings me back to the present moment and can ground me when I need it most. I try to keep my mental health at the core of everything I do. I enjoy working and creating in different art mediums, exploring the possibilities, and seeing what new combinations I can come up with. I find inspiration and meaning in my encounters with nature, memories, the human body, and so much more.

Three vases with different shapes and colors are placed on a pink surface against a textured gray wall. A square abstract art piece with various blue and green shapes is hung on the wall above the vases.
An art journal with a teal cover featuring cut-out circles, next to two paintbrushes on a white surface.