Hello! Welcome to my list of girl artist crushes that I started in 2022. I am constantly amazed and inspired by women artists and their talents, and aim to spotlight some of them here. I believe that women artists have earned their spot in the art world, and it’s time that they got their time.

I will be updating this list weekly-ish, or whenever I send out my newsletter, so check back often!

Melissa Doty | Melissa Doty Art

This was the first piece of original artwork I EVER BOUGHT, probably in 2018?

Melissa Doty is a West Virginia, USA muralist and painter. Her color theory is INSANE. My favorite part of her Instagram page are when, in her stories, she explains why a particular color isn’t working and shows her process on how to change it. Magic!

Lately she’s been busy, you know, painting murals for HUGE columns on overpasses! They are gorgeous and colorful and I’d be scared as hell to have to get on one of those scissor lifts to install it. No way, dude. But she rocked it.

I have a total of four pieces of Melissa’s and each one is so lovely and whimsical and fun. I definitely recommend checking her out. You can even get a head start on Christmas cards by purchasing her sets here - they are cute, colorful, and classy <3

Amanda Fan |
Boulder Colors

Pigment. Salts.

They’re straight magic.

See the video that prompted my PROMPT purchase here

Not only does Amanda make these salts from natural ingredients using magic alchemy that she’s learned over time, she also makes her own watercolor paints.

Probably the most interesting thing is her ability to make watercolor palettes from wedding bouquets - so you KNOW I’m going to be overnighting her my bouquet in October and getting myself some wedding watercolors.

If you don’t follow her - please do- you will not regret it.

Michelle Sparks | Michelle Sparks Art

Michelle Sparks is an Australian abstract artist and I am in love with her style of work.

She makes the happiest, brightest, funnest art with the LOVELIEST neon colors and graffiti style marks.

She is constantly trying new styles, but yet somehow makes everything look cohesive.

Michelle is definitely an inspiration to me and I love following her career.

Deb | The Nerdy Needle

Deb makes the SWEETEST little nuggets, fairy houses, mushrooms and more. These three nuggets are mine, and they make me smile every time I see them.

Her work is so whimsical and quirky and perfectly imperfect in every good way.

I’ve always appreciated sculpture, but never felt like I had the patience or skill level to tackle something like that. But Deb? She does it so well!

Check out her Instagram here, and if you want to purchase some of your own happy nuggets (or an ACORN FAIRY HOUSE!), check out her website.

Her pieces would make the best unique holiday gifts and I don’t know a single person that wouldn’t smile when they received one.

Kym Fetsko

When I first saw Kym’s Instagram page, I was IN AWE.

She uses oil mixed with cold wax to make this most amazing texture. She is doing a course all about her technique in Scranton in September, and I wish I could make it. I’m hoping she’ll make it into an online class because I’d love to get a formal lesson in this style.

As someone who studied strictly with oil painting in college, I’d love to get back into it, and the addition of the cold wax mixed in just gives me ALL the joy.

When I tell you I almost cried when I saw this piece in person…

It’s just beautiful. She still has some (VERY affordable) pieces left in her ITLT collection - check them out here.

Amber Henderson

Amber makes the most beautiful and color artwork I’ve seen! The expressive brush strokes and bright colors make my eyes light up!!

I bought three of her Glass Bead and Resin pieces and when I tell you they are gorgeous - they are GORGEOUS. Shiny, colorful, textures, all the lovely things.

Like she says in her thank you card, “Life is too short for beige.”

Agreed. 100%.

Sarah Golden Art

Click the image above to head to her IG - she makes still life painting look effortless

I’ve followed Sarah for as long as I can remember and there is not a single piece that she makes that I’m not obsessed with.

She makes still life and abstract painting look so easy and her minimalist style is super inspiring. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that less is more with abstract painting, but she has this style absolutely nailed.

Sign up for her newsletter here and get yourself one of her pieces.

Sarah is on my list of artists I’d love to buy from, and I can’t wait to add one of her pieces to my collection.

The Creative Rebel

this GORGEOUS rug is available, and there are so many others to choose from if this style/color palette isn’t for you!

I may be a little biased for this week since The Creative Rebel is actually my sister’s business, but come on! That disco ball is everything.

Danielle (or Dan, as I call her) is a fiber artist who has made rugs and wall hangings that are astrology themed, feminist driven, nature centered, and everything in between.

She is currently working on a decade-inspired collection and I cannot wait to see those retro vibes!!

Her Etsy shop is packed full of beauties, and her Instagram has so many satisfying tufting process videos that it’ll keep you occupied for a while!!

Josie Lewis

Rainbow watercolor painting in a starburst pattern. Flat lay layout with artists supplies and coffee in the frame.

Josie Lewis is literally one of the GOATs for me when it comes to rainbow art. I’ve been following her on her instagram FOREVER, and she really helped me navigate my feelings toward wasting paint, saving the GOOD supplies for GOOD work, and generally is an amazing resource for artists at all levels.

I recently enrolled in her course, ARC (Art Revenue Coaching), and it’s aim is to help artists get their artwork SOLD, and all the hurdles along the way. I am really excited to learn from her and gain some extra knowledge and courage to get myself to continue on this art path.

If you don’t already follow her, you should, for all the reasons above, but if for no other reason- she shares the CUTEST and FUNNIEST animal reels in her stories, and they are definitely worth the watch. <3

Girl Artist Crushes