{"id":19257,"date":"2025-05-06T12:21:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/?p=19257"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:14:06","slug":"kristin-marie-steinke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/2025\/05\/06\/kristin-marie-steinke\/","title":{"rendered":"Kristin Marie Steinke"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19257\" class=\"elementor elementor-19257\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7406a18 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7406a18\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29c645d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29c645d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Year of birth: 1969<br \/>Where do you live: Bend, Oregon<br \/>Your education: M.F.A., Academy of Art University, San Francisco<br \/>Describe your art in three words: Bold, Joyful, Kind<br \/>Your discipline: I have no discipline\u2014I just make art in whatever way the mood demands.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prev.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prev.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prev-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prev-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/prev-600x468.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p><h4>Watercolor is one of your foundational mediums\u2014how does that influence your digital work?<\/h4><p>I love the fluidity of watercolor\u2014the way pigment, brush, water, and paper all interact. I often start each collection with a brainstorming session or mind map, sketching and playing with storyline ideas. Watercolor usually comes next because it satisfies that tactile craving to hold a brush and play with color. After painting, I scan my work and manipulate it digitally in Photoshop and Procreate. That lets me paint messy and freely\u2014I don\u2019t worry about drips or pencil lines because I can refine later. For Allyship in Color, my palette was actually inspired by my paints\u2014Opera Pink is a personal favorite. Even though this collection is fully digital, the spirit of watercolor is in every layer.<\/p><h4>Why did you choose a risograph-inspired aesthetic for this digital collection?<\/h4><p>I\u2019ve always been drawn to vintage aesthetics, and risograph printing has that perfectly retro vibe. On a recent tour of California College of the Arts\u2014where my kid is studying illustration\u2014I got to see the real machines, huge ink drums, and the time-consuming, beautiful mess of the process. I was instantly hooked. I don\u2019t have access to a risograph machine, but I knew I had to channel that energy into a digital collection inspired by the look, feel, and joyful imperfection of risograph prints.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_steinke_rise_2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_steinke_rise_2025.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_steinke_rise_2025-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_steinke_rise_2025-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_steinke_rise_2025-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_steinke_rise_2025-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/> Kristin Steinke | Rise | 2025<\/p><h4>How does the natural environment around Bend, Oregon influence your color choices and visual style?<\/h4><p>Bend is a beautiful, sunny place\u2014high desert, full of nature and craft beer! But while I enjoy kayaking the Deschutes or soaking in mountain lake views, I\u2019m not exactly outdoorsy. My happy place is sitting in a Paris or Florence caf\u00e9, people-watching and absorbing the world\u2019s colors and textures. Living in such a quiet place gives me mental space to create, while my art becomes the colorful, expressive outlet I crave. I travel often to stay inspired, but coming home to the stillness of Bend helps me center and recharge.<\/p><h4>What role do your dogs and your home studio play in your creative process?<\/h4><p>My studio is my happy place. I turned a spare bedroom into a creative sanctuary that\u2019s colorful, messy, and ever-changing\u2014right now, the walls are pink! I have three dedicated work zones: one for painting, one for iPad sketching, and one for computer work. That structure keeps my creative flow moving. And my dogs? They\u2019re everything. Their snoring keeps me company, and their internal clocks keep me grounded\u2014they make sure I take breaks, go on walks, and stop working when it\u2019s time to play or rest. Who needs a watch when you have a dog?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_Steinke_LOVE_2025.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_Steinke_LOVE_2025.jpeg 1050w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_Steinke_LOVE_2025-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_Steinke_LOVE_2025-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_Steinke_LOVE_2025-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kristin_Steinke_LOVE_2025-600x750.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/> Kristin Steinke | Love | 2025<\/p><h4>Your work bursts with color and texture\u2014how do you approach building a composition from scratch?<\/h4><p>I usually begin with mind mapping\u2014just writing out phrases, emotions, or themes that feel important. For Allyship in Color, I asked myself, \u201cWhat does being an ally mean to me?\u201d The answers came fast. My challenge was to stay hopeful and loving. Anger is easy\u2014but I wanted this series to be an open-armed embrace for a community that\u2019s feeling vulnerable. The risograph-inspired look guided my color choices\u2014bold, bright, and grounded in tradition, but turned up in saturation and spirit.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kristin_steinke_safespace_2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kristin_steinke_safespace_2025.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kristin_steinke_safespace_2025-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kristin_steinke_safespace_2025-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kristin_steinke_safespace_2025-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visualartjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kristin_steinke_safespace_2025-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/> Kristin Steinke | Safe space | 2025<\/p><h4>Many of your pieces incorporate bold typography. What draws you to text as a visual element?<\/h4><p>This is actually my first full collection where text takes center stage. I felt a deep need to say something, not just suggest it. Symbolism wasn\u2019t enough\u2014I wanted these pieces to speak directly to both allies and LGBTQIA+ folks. I wanted to create mantras for allies who may not know what to say and visual declarations of love and solidarity for those who need to hear it.<\/p><h4>If viewers take away one thing from your work, what do you hope it is?<\/h4><p>Allyship matters. Say it out loud. Show up. Be seen loving loudly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Year of birth: 1969Where do you live: Bend, OregonYour education: M.F.A., Academy of Art University, San FranciscoDescribe your art in three words: Bold, Joyful, KindYour discipline: I have no discipline\u2014I just make art in whatever way the mood demands. 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