Today we’d like to introduce you to Emile Stewart.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Emile. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Wildflower Art Studio began when I started my first greeting card-making company in 4th grade. I have always gravitated toward adventure: living on a sailboat in the Caribbean, working as an island-sitter in the Bahamas, attempting a tandem-bicycle ride from San Diego to Canada… it’s a long story.
In my career as an artist, I have worked for the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) & taught High School Art in Texas. I am currently a full-time artist, entrepreneur, and mom of 2 wild boys. We recently moved to the country, where there are fields of wildflowers and a pretty magical treehouse. I have a BFA in Painting and an MA in Art Education. My greatest passion is providing my students with creative tools to share their own stories.
In 2016, our DIY Calligraphy Kit became a national best-seller with one of the largest retailers in the world. Our incredible team packaged over 10,000 DIY Kits in my home — first taking over the dining room, the garage, then basically the entire house. When the UPS man brings your 3-year-old son his own tiny UPS uniform for Christmas, you know the “home business” thing has gone a bit too far.
We recently opened our first Brick & Mortar! Located in the heart of Denton, we will offer adult workshops, kids classes (and you should SEE the DIY Kit area — it feels like a castle after finally moving out of the garage). This year, we’ve added 2 additional best-selling kits to our collection, sharing our passion for creativity with new friends all across the globe.
Read more about us here: https://www.dmagazine.com/home-garden/2018/03/wildflower-art-studio-denton/
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Haha, we’ve always viewed it as an adventure. You should always be suspicious of “smooth roads”. My advice is just to keep being brave. Sometimes that means continuing on in a job that’s not your “forever job” and sometimes it means taking a big leap toward a dream.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Wildflower Art Studio – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Almost all of our workshop sell out, but I think our international best-selling DIY Kits are what “put us on the map”.
“Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
Wildflower Art Studio provides our students with tools to create their own unique work of art. Through the process of creating, we learn to trust ourselves. We find beauty in imperfection, embracing our own authenticity.
From Workshops to Private Events, Wildflower Art Studio offers a unique creative experience. We’ve simplified the art of Calligraphy, Lettering & Watercolor. Come to join the FUN and Let the Adventure Begin…
Wildflower Art Studio Kids Classes & Art Camps provide quality art education for our little artists. From Clay & Sculpture to Drawing & Painting, we offer classes for all ages.
Our popular DIY Kits are a “Workshop in a Box”. We’ve shipped over 10,000 DIY Kits worldwide. Check out our Shop and let us bring the Adventure to you!
Located in the heart of Denton, our new studio is filled with Creativity & Inspiration. You can also join us for a workshop at Anthropologie & other locations across Texas. DIY Kits are available on our website and in select stores across the U.S. and Canada.
Who have you been inspired by?
Amelia Earhart has always been my hero. I love this quote from her: “Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace.” I also love Sarah Ban Breathnach. I love that the inspires other women to follow their hearts.
Contact Info:
- Address: 715 North Locust St.
Denton, TX - Website: www.wildflowerartstudio.net
- Phone: 940-435-0041
- Email: wildflowerartstudio@gmail.com
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/wildflowerartstudio
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wildflowerartstudio
Image Credit:
Will Milne
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