The arthouse community is a collective of 77 creatives, 24 of them being women. They come from every corner of the world with a wide array of backgrounds and upbringings. We wanted to spotlight how each of these empowered women got their start in this industry and how they choose to express themselves through their art. They are inspiring to all that follow their creative endeavors.

Keep scrolling to read about some of the photographers, directors, designers, illustrators, typographers, and mixed media artists who are proud to call arthouse their home.

Click here to read Part 1 of our Spotlight on Inspiring Women.

JUMP TO ARTISTS

Kell Mitchell - Photographer & Director

Behind the scenes photograph of award-winning photographer and director, Kell Mitchell. Mitchell is standing on a running track while operating a camera. A hairstylist fixes a model's hair in the background behind the camera.

Kell Mitchell (she/her) is an award-winning Director and Photographer. She received many accolades in contemporary photography while studying in Sydney, Australia. After graduating she moved across the globe to London and began assisting some of the world’s most renowned fashion photographers. During this time she started to document the new cultures and experiences happening around her. Kell’s work is beautifully simple, relatable, and alluring in every way. 

In recent years, she has created Cannes Lion award winning digital content and has been shortlisted for a British Arrows Award. Some of Kell’s commercial clients include: Google, Emirates, and Samsung. 

  • Stylistic portrait of a bearded guy with shoulder length brown hair dressed in a leather jacket and squinting while exhaling smoke.
  • Ray of light casts over a young woman, with wavy brown hair, sitting on the ground in a ribbed white maxi dress.

Check out Kell Mitchell’s reel and photography overview on arthouse.co

Yeni Kim - Paper Artist

Yeni Kim (she/her) humbly prides herself on being the “First Paper Illustrator & Set Designer in Korea”. She believes art has the potential to make the world a warmer, more beautiful place. With that goal in mind, she started the March Paper Art Studio. For ten years, Yeni and her company have been collaborating with global brands like New Balance, LG Electronics, Apple, Starbucks, and Shake Shack to create paper animations, set designs, advertisements, and installations.

Yeni pulls most of her inspiration from traveling and the world around her. This explains her life-like paper sets and her ability to tailor each design to fit any aesthetic.

  • Whimsical photoshoot of playful socks surrounded by Yeni Kim's paper art illustrations as fountains, mirrors and more.
  • Korea's "First Paper Illustrator & Set Designer" Yeni Kim created this advertisement for Outback Steakhouse.

See Yeni’s one-of-a-kind paper craft portfolio on arthouse.co

Kate Rolston - Photographer & Director

Black-and-white portrait of inspiring photographer/director, Kate Rolston, who co-founded A Collective Us with her husband, Adam Bove.

Kate Rolston (she/her) began her career in photography after working on the Project Imagin8ion campaign for Canon. This project urged anyone with a camera to become a filmmaker, so Kate took the bait and moved West to begin her photography/filmmaking journey. After working as a co-director for some time, she decided to start her own studio with her biggest competition, Adam Bove. The pair were married soon after and have been working together ever since! 

Their company, A Collective Us, collaborates with brands and companies from all over. They share a mutual love of the outdoors. The flow and rhythm of natural life plays a large part in their work. Some of their notable clients include: Garmin, Free People, and Carhartt.

  • Creative photograph of athletic woman standing in a boxing ring leaning on the top rope with red boxing gloves, a grey sweatshirt, and athletic shoes. A motivating quote by Rocky Balboa is on the wall of the facility in the background, with smoke/dust showing highlighted by sunlight coming through the windows, from the left side of the image.
  • Ballerina in a sheer dress dances alone in a green room with wooden floors. Posed gracefully, her dress flows behind her outspread arms.

Check out A Collective Us’s arthouse profile or view more of Kate’s individual work on her site.

Grace Chon - Animal Photographer

Photo of creative animal photographer Grace Chon holding a black dog sitting across her lap.

Grace Chon (she/her) is an internationally acclaimed commercial and editorial animal photographer. She specializes in expressive pet portraits and authentic images of people with their furry best friends. Her work has gone viral on several occasions. Her photo series “Zoey and Jasper” gained global notoriety with mentions from The Huffington Post, Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, and The Today show. Just two years later her series “HAIRY” snagged attention from Refinery29, INSIDER, O Magazine, Vanity Fair Italia, and numerous other media outlets around the world. 

Grace is a natural when it comes to crafting ideas that get noticed. She loves to inspire and teach other creatives to do the same. Grace has worked with companies and celebrities like Target, Chelsea Handler, Purina, Chris Pratt, and Tinder.

Grace Chon's pet photography series "Zoey & Jasper". This cute pet portrait shows the dog and baby wearing matching coke bottle glasses.
  • Portrait photograph of a white cat with green eyes on a gray couch for Purina Fancy Feast ad campaign.
  • Portrait of a pretty girl in a pink skirt lifting up a brown chihuahua mix against a pink backdrop for Tinder's animal rescue campaign.

Check out Grace’s photography on her arthouse profile or grab a copy of her books Waggish and Puppy Styled on Amazon.

Kaley from Kansas - Portrait Photographer

Black and white portrait of Kaley from Kansas wearing a black top and large black had looking into the camera over her shoulder.

Kaley Kocinski aka Kaley from Kansas (she/her) is a photographer who specializes in editorial work and portraiture. Her style is unique and  heavily inspired by the 70’s, mid-century architecture, minimalism, and most importantly, love. 

Kaley’s skill of capturing raw emotion comes from her ability to disappear into the landscape, making her subjects feel as if they are alone and therefore more of their authentic selves. A client once described her work as, “capturing moments that pass between people that were never meant for anyone else. You find subtle tenderness and touch and holding and closeness—it’s true intimacy. There is also a sense of adventure and promise in your photos. It’s not that they are timeless—it’s that they feel like they have direction and weight and are headed somewhere.”

  • Intimate and earthy-toned portrait of a man and woman sitting and hugging up in the middle of a field surrounded by brown foliage.
  • Modern portrait of a slender POC woman in a white maxi dress. Behind her, light green and yellow flowers frame white walls with arched doorways.

Find Kaley’s “Lovers” photo series and portraits on her arthouse profile 

Maddy Nye - Designer & Typographer

Photo of designer and typographer Maddy Nye, professionally certified in Sustainability Design through the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, standing in front of a wall.

In 2006, Maddy Nye (she/her) was the first person to receive a Professional Certificate in Sustainability Design through the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She is now a vintage type pro who works on product, surface, brand, web, and editorial art for creative companies. Maddy’s work is inspired by psychedelia and sunny places, marrying mid century minimalism with postmodern camp. Her fonts can be found just about anywhere; from lifestyle blogs, Pinterest posts, and ban.dō merchandise. There’s no doubt you’ve seen her offbeat palettes floating around the interweb. 

Maddy has found a way to merge her two favorite things: music and type. Like wine and cheese, she pairs her fonts with a mixtape, composed of her best-loved jams to create a quintessential vibe.

Still image of pink and green Starbucks cups, mugs and stationery items flat lay on a pink salmon colored backdrop.
Side by side collage of "One With The Sun" products. Left, behind the scenes photoshoot of a round brand banner. At right, a round pink shoulder bag.

See more vintage typography designs on Maddy’s arthouse page!

Greta Rybus - Photojournalist

Portrait of Photojournalist Greta Rybus. The woman is looking into the camera, with blonde/platinum hair and a black top.

Greta Rybus (she/her) is a photojournalist who specializes in editorial portraiture, travel, and documentary photography. As an avid globetrotter, Greta is heavily inspired by planet Earth. She follows the works of activists, scientists, anthropological reports, and ethnographies to help guide her motivations. 

She has a goal to spend one month of every year living and photographing in a new place. Greta recently completed a photo series in which she explored how climate change impacts different individuals and communities around the world. In her own words, Greta describes her style as, “interested in documenting the full spectrum of the human experience: the struggle and joy, the light and darkness.” Her clients include Apple, REI, Urban Outfitters, the New York Times, The National Geographic Channel and more.

  • Creative photograph with natural framing of the back of a man in dark boots walking away from the camera, carrying plants in buckets in a grow house.
  • Creative, authentic portrait of a young man making a pie in a baking class. Photographed by Greta Rybus.
  • Documentary style photography of a man fishing in water up to his waist during sunrise, with mountains in the distance. By Greta Rybus.

View Greta’s photography portfolio on arthouse

Summer Murdock - Children, Lifestyle, & Portrait Photographer

Black and white self-portrait photo of Summer Murdock. A children, lifestyle, & portrait photographer inspired by her four children and the outdoors.

Summer Murdock (she/her) is the definition of a superhero momma. Inspired by the quirky activities of her four children and the great outdoors, Summer merges these elements together to create powerful images highlighting the wonders of human connection. 

With plenty of practice at home, Summer is a pro at juggling high pressure situations and less than cooperative children. She’s quick to snap the perfect shot and excels in expecting the unexpected. 

When she isn’t shooting, Summer runs an online photography school that she founded.

  • A flock of seagulls flying over two happy kids throwing their arms up into clear blue skies. Photographer: Summer Murdock.
  • Summer Murdock shot this back portrait of a happy family, wading in the water, at the beach during sunset.

Want to see more of her work? Head over to Summer’s portfolio on arthouse.co

Lucía Walter - Graphic Illustrator

Black and white portrait photograph of multidisciplinary graphic illustrator and designer Lucia Walter. Walter is wearing a black top with a necklace.

Lucía Walter (she/her) is a multidisciplinary graphic illustrator and designer who has vast experience in the field of design. She mixes mediums and materials to create her work, whose style is constantly evolving. As Lucía says herself, “I would just say that everything is always a ‘work in progress.’” 

Lucía is both left and right-brained. She’s got the touch of a creative but executes like an analytical thinker. Her passion and eye for detail is what makes her clients keep coming back for more. These clients include brands like: Adidas footwear and apparel, Asics, and PUMA.

  • Curly haired male model wearing an artsy, colorful graphic t-shirt looks directly at the camera.
  • Vibrant designer soccer cleats with yellow, royal blue & black swirls on bright red. "Glitch" and "Worldskin" typography accents the heel and top.

Check out her colorful portfolio on arthouse.co

Sarah Sullivan - Textile Artist & Muralist

Playful portrait of Sarah Sullivan, a female textile artist, posing with a surprised expression in a pink dress with a fuzzy handbag.

Sarah Sullivan is a self proclaimed “rugrat” and “dreamweaver”. As a textile artist she graces this world with dazzling murals and gorgeous pieces of art.

Sarah has tried many different mediums but she always comes back to tactile materials. She states, “There’s magic in knowing that my fingers touched every single thread of yarn and there is paint still in my hair somewhere. There is an intimacy with the materials that a computer cannot match.” Sarah uses some of the world’s most traditional crafts to create modern works of art.

  • Textile artist, Sarah Sullivan, created these eclectic lumbar throw pillows with handstitched, minimal graphic shapes.
  • Not just a textile artist, Sarah Sullivan also paints murals for commercial businesses—like this abstract bathroom mural.

See Sarah’s portfolio of textiles and murals on arthouse.co

Whitney Anderson - Designer & Illustrator

A soft-lit, warm portrait of Whitney Anderson, inspirational graphic designer and illustrator.

Whitney Anderson (she/her) is a graphic designer who focuses on branding, packaging, illustration, and lettering. She had always excelled at art in school but she never imagined it would one day be  her full time job. 

Whitney’s company Wit and Co. produces and sells a wide range of products like art prints, accessories, textiles, typography, and hand drawn designs. Her style stems from the vintage charm of the American West and Midwest. Whitney’s work is warm and personal with a particular aesthetic in mind. Some of her clientele consists of: ASICS, Disney, Lululemon, MOO, and Diamond Nexus.

  • A hand lifting a freshly printed illustration of a bottle labeled "The best is yet to come". Designed by Whitney Anderson.
  • Playful postcards send "Greetings from..." humorous places. Lettering & illustrations of matchboxes, condiment jars and more by Whitney Anderson.

View Whitney’s design & illustration portfolio on arthouse.co

Maria Piessis - Mixed Media Artist

Black and white portrait of creative mixed-media artist, Maria Piessis, leaning casually in a chair while running her hand through her hair.

Maria Piessis (she/her) is a visual creator and beauty-seeker. She likes to find herself where photography, art, and design meet. Maria comments on her creative inspiration stating, “There is a magnetic force that pulls me to constantly seek something beyond this visible reality. The search for a secondary layer of beauty and visual pleasure in every little thing we see”. Her eye for detail and attention to color contributes to her success as an artist.

Her collage pieces are thought provoking and stylish. While her photographs are timeless and meaningful.

  • Colorful collage art for designer fashion brand's handbag. Hypnotic black-and-white patterns are layered on red and teal backgrounds.
  • Flash portrait of a female model with a bored expression. Her fluffy brows are complemented by a white blazer, gold accessories and teal eyeshadow.
  • Maria Piessis designed this colorful, floral collage for Hermes Paris—featuring their black purse with gold accents.

See more of Maria’s work on arthouse.co.

Megan Galante - Illustrator

Candid portrait of inspiring female illustrator, Megan Galante, painting in her studio.

Megan Galante (she/her) always searched for a way to combine her artistic ability with her love for interior design. As a seasoned artist, she’s been able to do that and more. She specializes in hand painting designs for upholstery, bedding, pillows, wallpaper, apparel, and stationary. Megan is constantly experimenting with different materials, fibers, natural dyes, and fashion illustrations.

Her designs are hip and her choice of colors are always complementary to one another. Megan's clients include brands such as Urban Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, West Elm, Cloth & Co, Anthropologie, Bloomingdales, Dwell Studio, CASETiFY, Target, One Kings Lane, Buzzfeed Tasty and more.

Collection of art by Megan Galante. Coasters, prints, mugs and zippered bags are painted with soft pinks and pastels with pops of indigo blue.
Handpainted, geometric wallpaper in muted colors brings together an eclectic interior design with contemporary furniture by a stack of books.

Head over to Megan’s portfolio on arthouse.co to see more.

Sinjun Strom - Analog Photographer

Flashy analog self-portrait photograph of Sinjun Strom, creative Latina artist dressed in red and leopard print, posing in a leopard print studio.

Sinjun Strom (she/her) set designs and photo shoots can be described as “smack-you-in-the-face” respectfully. Raised in a home exploding with niche culture icons, tattoo flash sheet flair, and flamboyant personal fashion, it's no wonder Sinjun excels in a creative practice that's deeply expressive, highly personal, and utterly style-defining. 

As a Latina woman, Sinjun strives to create images that she never saw growing up. She always looked at fashion images and felt that she could not relate to the body types and products that were being presented to her. Her thorough hands-on approach ensures a set and photographs that are purely Sinjun.

  • Expressive, group portrait of diverse women with matching makeup featuring red lips and purple hair. Shot by Sinjun Strom.
  • Self-portrait of Sinjun Strom with towel wrapped hair on a chaise lounge. Two dogs and hanging sheets frame the scene set atop patches of turf.

Checkout Sinjun’s electric photography portfolio on arthouse.co

Judy Rush - Digital Artist

Black and white portrait of leading advertising and photography digital artist Judy Rush.

Judy Rush (she/her) is a leading digital artist in the advertising and photography communities. She is known globally for her digital imaging skills. Judy was a pioneer of transparency-retouching in the 1970’s and spearheaded the transfer to digital process in the 80’s. Her work for Fortune 500 companies, magazines, ad agencies, and design studies has garnered numerous awards and recognition. 

Judy founded realfake, a digital retouching studio that specializes in Creative Retouching, Library Retouching, Digital Illustration, Photo Composition, Color Correction, Stock Photo Resourcing and CGI. Judy’s experience and passion for the industry is inspiring to creatives alike.

  • Inspiring Middle Eastern women were photographed by The Wade Brothers and retouched by Judy Rush for Nike's campaign.
  • Surreal photo composition of a girl in a dress floating by a carousel. Judy Rush worked with The Wade Brothers on this campaign.

To see more of Judy and her team’s work visit realfake.com

Hyesu Lee - Illustrator

Portrait of creative illustrator Hyesu Lee sitting in a chair while writing in a notebook.
HYESU LEE, south korean illustrator based in NYC

Hyesu Lee’s (she/her) work is driven by a curiosity about how people connect. As a shy child, Hyesu closely observed the people around her by drawing them. 

Drawing quickly became her preferred method of communication and expression. Her comics serve as a way to relate to others. “I always gravitate towards small moments in daily life that make you go ‘aha!’ or ‘hmm’ or ‘aww’,” Hyesu explains. In fact, “being able to create and share those appreciative moments using loose and humorous comics” is exactly what draws her to illustration over other creative mediums.

  • Comic-style illustration created by Hyesu Lee. The illustration is of various characters, animals, buildings, and styles colored loosely and humorously with mainly pink, purple, and white colors.
  • Comic-style illustration created by Hyesu Lee which shows various city-scapes illustrated on the wall of a stairwell in a public space.

Find Hyesu’s work over at arthouse.co

Yvette Piñeyro - Chief Creative Officer at Wildchild

Photo of Yvette Piñeyro in sunglasses. Yvette is the chief creative officer of Wildchild and co-founder of Dreamboat Group New York Creative Agency.

Yvette Piñeyro (she/her) is both the Chief Creative Officer at WildchildContent & Co-Founder Dreamboat Group New York Creative Agency. Yvette helps turn the dream of a better world into positive action. Her “artivists'' combine art and activism to impact social change. She has also started the YHER Collective, a community for global women changemakers, innovators and visionaries. YHER focuses on women-led ideas, cause-related initiatives, and brands who care as much about people as they do for profit, to bring change needed for a better world. Their unapologetic reverence for underserved causes sparks the groundbreaking solutions that questions the status quo resulting in measurable positive outcomes.

Follow Yvette and her team at Wildchildcontent.com or the YHER Collective

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