As a multidisciplinary artist, Kierra’s work is deeply rooted in community and culture. She creates art that sparks conversations, encourages unity, and invites people to experience the beauty of diversity. With a strong passion for storytelling through visual media, Kierra strives to uplift and inspire through every project, connecting people through creativity and shared experiences.
This series was a breakthrough. I had hit a point where creating art felt more like a chore than a joy. I was trying way too hard to be technical, creating realism like it was the only measure of my talent. I lost the fun in making art.
From the Inside Out gave me permission to throw out the rulebook and start creating in a way that actually felt good. I let go of the pressure to make things “perfect” and gave myself space to create what felt true to me, using the colors I love, the shapes that felt fun, and the style that finally felt like my voice.
When I started this series, I wasn’t feeling joyful at all. It was winter, my least favorite season, and I was dealing with family health struggles, plus the pressure of running my art business all by myself. Joy wasn’t a natural response to all of that.
But I knew I didn’t want to stay in that place. So I had to choose joy. On purpose. I started doing things that made me smile, even little things. I went around people who made me laugh. I played upbeat music. I started playing pickleball (which I’m obsessed with.) I kept telling myself, “I don’t want to feel this way forever, I want to feel joy, even when life isn’t giving it to me.”
So I poured joy into myself and that’s what helped the joy flow out onto the canvas. That’s what this series is. It’s me choosing joy even when I didn’t feel it. It’s proof that joy is still possible even in hard seasons.
Joy is like a little light that God puts inside all of us. Even when life feels hard, that joy is still there. It’s not something you earn or buy or wait for—it’s already in you.
When I paint, I try to show that light. That’s why my colors are bold and bright and soft and warm. I choose colors and shapes that are fun and unique. You typically won’t see me using colors or themes that evoke dark or heavy emotions. That’s not the vibe I’m going for.
Women are all I know. I’m a woman. I was raised by women. I’m surrounded by women. So when I make art, it’s natural for me to tell stories through what I know. I use my own life, my joy, my growth, my lessons to help someone else feel seen, or to remind them they’re not alone.
I love nature. It’s one of my favorite things in the whole world. Like, have you ever seen somebody mad at the park? Or crying at the beach? Nature just makes people feel better. It brings peace. It brings me joy. So I mix it into my art because it’s just my vibe.
I want people to feel like they just walked into a room full of light. My art isn’t about being fancy or serious, it’s about feeling good and having fun.
I want people to know, you’re allowed to feel joy. You don’t need a reason. You don’t need permission. You already have it. So have fun and don’t take life so seriously.
I’m a big tech nerd. I love technology. And honestly, I was already using digital stuff in my art process like sketching ideas or making mockups before I painted. So going full digital just felt right.
Plus, I travel a lot. There were times I’d be hauling huge 5-foot canvases on the road, trying to paint in hotel rooms. It was chaotic. Fun, but chaotic.
Digital art changed everything. Now, I don’t need a big messy studio (even though I have one). I just need my iPad and my imagination. I can create anywhere, anytime. That freedom helped me expand my voice. Plus, I get to experiment more, create faster, and most of all—just have fun.
Head over to freemindcreations.com and you’ll find everything I’ve been working on for the past few months! You’ll see any remaining pieces from the show plus prints for your wall, cozy blankets, colorful pillows, and more.
