We’re looking forward to introducing you to Miranda Hutchison. Check out our conversation below.
Miranda, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
As of this year, I am a 30 year old wife and mother to a beautiful baby boy-and for all of my 20’s; I worried that I would not, first of all, even live passed 25 (I know, cryptic), or be a good enough partner for someone to want to marry and certainly not even be a good mother to anyone I brought into this world willing.
After previously having a very tumultuous and toxic long-term relationship in my early 20’s, I was absolutely terrified to mess someone else up or damage myself further, let alone involve another unsuspecting, innocent child’s life into my mess.
I spent my 20’s chasing thrills and quick fixes to avoid my true heart as self sabotage. I did not see myself being capable of changing for the better for my own self let alone anyone else. A part of me deep down knew I could and really longed for partnership and a family of my own-but I convinced myself that I did not need a loving partner to complete me or a family of my own because of the mistakes I had previously made and was deliberately making throughout my 20’s at the time.
I spent my late 20’s living alone and truly exploring the city life of Dallas and the art scene there. Those times are where I found who I was on my own for the first time and I finally found peace with myself and my inner conflicts through nightlife and artistic expression in my solitude and social standings. I did it all and came out fairly unscathed. Before I hit 30, I decided to relocate closer to my family back home-and soon after I stumbled upon my future soulmate and husband, Alex. We have been happily married and raising our beautiful baby, Beau, ever since.
I am now living my true dream of being a loving partner, caring mother and experienced artist.
For too long, I was so afraid to admit I really wanted this life I now have in fear that I would not be able to achieve such certainties and responsibilities. But I now thrive in my callings to the many titles I currently hold, especially to being a confident artist, mother and partner.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a visual, studio artist first and foremost, who creates fine art of all mediums and varieties.
As a freelance artist, I have participated in and displayed in many showcases, festivals and galleries within the Arkansas and Dallas art communities.
I graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s degree in studio/fine arts. After graduating, I was an art instructor and care-giver at Lifestyles, Inc., a non-profit organization for adults with disabilities. Soon after that, I was an event coordinator for a Fayetteville gallery, Art Ventures, where I further developed my drawing skills, and showcased my art in their gallery space. During my time in Texas, I took on many more creative and administrative occupations. While specifically in Dallas, I acquired immense experience in the floral industry under the employment of Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, Inc. Where I discovered my true passion and connection to creative floral and plant design. Along with greenhouse plant care knowledge and marketing/sales development through networking and social media. Altogether, since high school, I have spent many years and currently spend valuable time under the mentorship of a local Arkansas studio, Studio 7. My mentors there guided me (still guide me to this day) into becoming the artist I am to this very day.
I take all facets of my chaotic realities and alter them within my art pieces using color and light.
Throughout each moment in my life, I create art with the inspirations and motivations that I receive from each unique experience.
Without art; I feel utterly lost.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My mentor, Tania Knudsen, who is still a mentor to many new minds at Studio 7 located in Rogers, Arkansas. She is who truly believed there was an artist within me. I had no direction of what I truly enjoyed doing and that I was also a natural at achieving. Tania guided me through the arts and its many foundations with kindness, extensive knowledge and a motherly love and encouragement. To this day, I stay local to her studio and we often meet to exchange updates and advice on our current and future endeavors, personally and artistically. Following my actual mother, she is my art mom and I would not be here to this very day without her seeing something in me the first time I walked into her art studio.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Oh! Many, many, many, many, many ,many, many, many times. I sigh with relief that none of them were the true end for me or my artistic dreams.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
My mother’s and my mentor, Tania’s way of looking at life and art are both so vital to me when I feel lost or in need of guidance. Also, most all of the women in my life, their ideas and opinions mean a lot to me when I am not so sure about my own.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I would immediately stop working my day job so I can spend it at home full time with my son and niece more one on one to do art projects and crafts with them to help nurture their creative minds and ideas as they continue to grow up.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mirpandaworks.com
- Instagram: mirpanda_works
- Facebook: MIRPANDA WORKS
- Youtube: @MIRPANDAWORKS
Image Credits
All photos taken personally by either my husband, Alex, or a family friend.
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