132: Artist Spotlight: Stefanie Bales

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m excited to introduce you to local San Diego artist Stefanie Bales. Stefanie’s unique journey as an artist highlights just how valuable it is to be in touch with and follow your intuition. Stefanie has trusted her own instincts and ability to manifest, and the stories she shares in this episode show just how magical and in flow her journey has been. Stefanie also dives into how she developed her brand as an artist and her personal process in creating her work. There’s a lot here that interior designers can relate to as well, so let Stefanie’s story inspire you to build a business that’s in flow with who you are and what you value!Stefanie’s show at Sparks Gallery begins on October 22nd and runs through December 30, 2023. Learn more about the show and Stefanie’s vision for these pieces on the Sparks Gallery website. The Design Coven will be doing an artist & gallery tour with Stefanie at Sparks Gallery on Friday, October 27. Learn more about Design Coven membership at designcoven.com/join.Guest BioStefanie Bales is an award-winning Fine Artist, muralist, and boutique gallery owner—all of which are umbrellaed under her multifaceted creative brand, Stefanie Bales Fine Art. SBFA offers original Fine Art painting, murals, a custom home and accessories product line, educational services, and creative consulting for both residential and commercial clients across the globe.Stefanie earned a B.F.A in Studio Arts and an M.S. in Educational Counseling with a focus on Art Therapy applications with neuro-diverse populations. She taught at a local design college for over a decade prior to opening her gallery Stefanie Bales Fine Art, which was recently awarded "Best Art Gallery" by both Modern Luxury and The San Diego Reader. Stefanie was also just named people’s choice for “Best Artist” in San Diego.Stefanie’s client list includes the San Diego Downtown Partnership, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, Ansun BioPharma, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, San Diego Museum of Art, Longfellow Real Estate, and Flower Hill Mall. Her work has been published extensively and is in both public and private collections across the country and internationally.Stefanie’s most recent gallery collections evoke whimsy and femininity in serene + surreal landscapes and seascapes. Her soft, sophisticated color palettes and the atmospheric, dreamlike qualities evident in her work are the standouts of her signature style. Stefanie’s work incorporates elements of Gestalt Perceptual Psychology as she investigates the idea of the collective subconscious and documents the significant role that aesthetics play in our memories.Stefanie is a mom to two young boys, Weston, 8, and Rowan, 2, who are her greatest works of Art.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with StefanieWebsiteInstagramStefanie’s show at Sparks GalleryAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)