Artist, Mother & Author Brandi Hofer shares so many nuggets of wisdom in this inspirational episode. From raising three kids while furthering her art career, to opening an art program for students in her local school district, Brandi’s passion for creativity is contagious. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Brandi’s journey as an artist and mother, and the shift she experienced in her practice once she invited her children to paint with her.

2. The ways in which Brandi’s approach to creativity pushes long-standing boundaries in the art world and ultimately shows mother artists what’s possible.

3. Advice for making art when you’re running on a tight schedule and have limited time to create. (Hint: yes, it’s still possible!)

4. What inspired Brandi to write her new book, Colour Me Happy! See your everyday ordinary as extraordinary, and the message she hopes to communicate to artists and mothers around the world.

About Brandi:

Brandi Hofer is an artist, muralist, author, and educator. Hofer is most well known for being a successful collected Canadian Artist, exhibiting internationally and across North America. In 2021 she was featured by Create Magazine in their article 28 Contemporary Artists You Need To Know About. Her podcast Colour Me Happy! Has garnered attention as one of the best art podcasts to binge this season by Create Magazine! She will head to New York September 2022 with PXP Contemporary Gallery to the Affordable Art Fair with work from her Taylor Collection inspired and based off of the photography work by photographer Taylor Lorenz.
Hofer’s first book Colour Me Happy! See your everyday ordinary as extraordinary is set to come out October 2022. She has some upcoming big, literally BIG,  announcements and projects happening in the next couple of years.
She recently founded an Art Academy partnering with LPSD Lloydminster for students in her local public school district. Aiding in the creative learning in her community.
Her artwork has been featured on national television and can be found in international publications. She has experience in creating custom artworks for designers and translates her artwork into large-scale murals. Some of her collectors include Jillian Harris, Sarah Baeumler, Andrew Salgado, Jann Arden, and Sarah Nicole Landry (thebbirdspapaya).
Hofer has attended creative residencies at Red Deer College, Toronto Island, the Marnay Art Centre outside of Paris France, and in Montreal, Quebec. Her work has appeared in HGTV’s House of Bryan as well as Island of Brian, and featured in a General Motors commercial. Most recently herself and her family at their in-home art studio for an international commercial for Walmart.

Follow Brandi on Instagram: @brandihoferstudios
Website: brandihofer.ca/bhstudios

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