There are many pathways available in the art-making process. I am most interested in exploring the intuitive path, where I listen to what my body wants to express. I often approach a blank canvas with no initial sketch, but a stroke of color becomes the “seed,” informing me how to “grow” the piece into completion. This process can feel freeing, healing, and sometimes spiritual, like I’m connecting to something deep inside or beyond myself. Like dreaming or meditation, painting can offer another portal to express what we don’t usually see or feel. Making art has helped me navigate and process complex and intense emotions, serving as a conduit for understanding, healing, grief, and recovery.

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Brianna Lee moved to Homer in 2008 after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent her first years in Homer as a studio assistant to a local potter, painting and managing a local bakery while simultaneously showing her work inside local cafes and galleries. She has taught young children art classes and facilitated an after-school art program. She is a Mother, farmer, and nature enthusiast. Brianna has been on staff at Bunnell Street Arts Center since 2019 and is the current Gallery Coordinator.