Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Claudia Sauter. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Claudia , we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
It wasn’t a single moment. It was a journey — through curiosity, doubt, and the constant pull to create.
For a long time, I searched for meaning outside of myself — in careers, expectations, definitions of success.
But my purpose revealed itself in the silence between all that noise: when I painted, when colors and emotions started to tell their own story.
PoptonicArt became the language I didn’t know I was fluent in.
It’s how I connect — to myself, to others, to everything that moves beneath the surface.
My purpose is to translate emotion into color, and to remind people that strength and vulnerability can exist on the same canvas.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
PoptonicArt is my visual language — a fusion of emotion, energy, and empowerment. My work explores the beauty and complexity of being human, especially through the lens of strong, multifaceted women. Each piece carries layers of emotion, texture, and symbolism — often blending acrylic, print techniques, and mixed media to create a dialogue between chaos and control, fragility and power.
What excites me most is the transformation that happens in the process. I never start with a fixed plan — I let intuition, music, and color lead the way. The result often surprises me; it’s like the painting knows more about what I feel than I do.
PoptonicArt is also about connection. I want my art to resonate — to make people pause, reflect, and maybe see a piece of their own story reflected back at them. It’s not about perfection; it’s about honesty and emotion in color form.
This year, I’m expanding PoptonicArt into new collaborations — from art & design crossovers to sustainability-driven projects with brands that share my values. There will be new limited-edition works, an upcoming exhibition, and a curated art book that brings together my most powerful pieces and the stories behind them.
PoptonicArt continues to evolve — it’s not just a brand; it’s a movement about courage, emotion, and the art of being unapologetically real.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Looking back, three qualities have truly shaped my journey: resilience, intuition, and emotional intelligence.
Resilience taught me that creativity isn’t a straight line — it’s a constant cycle of breakthroughs and setbacks. As an artist, you face rejection, doubt, and moments when nothing seems to flow. The key is to keep showing up. To create even when you’re not inspired, and to trust that the energy will return.
Intuition became my compass. The best decisions I’ve made — artistically and professionally — came from trusting my gut, not from overanalyzing. Art is emotion in motion. You have to be willing to follow that inner voice, even when it doesn’t make sense to others.
And emotional intelligence has been essential in building meaningful relationships — with collectors, collaborators, and audiences. It’s about listening deeply, understanding what moves people, and creating connection through authenticity rather than strategy.
My advice to anyone early in their journey:
Nurture your resilience by embracing failure as feedback.
Strengthen your intuition by creating without overthinking.
And grow your emotional intelligence by staying curious about people — not just about success.
Those three qualities don’t just make you a better artist or entrepreneur — they make you a more grounded, connected human being.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
The most impactful thing my parents did for me was to show me the value of independence and entrepreneurship — not through words, but through the way they lived.
They taught me that creating something of your own — whether it’s a business, an idea, or a piece of art — requires courage, responsibility, and persistence.
I grew up in an environment where work and creativity were deeply connected. There was no clear line between business and passion — both were driven by purpose. That mindset shaped everything I do today. It made me unafraid to take risks, to build projects from scratch, and to see opportunity where others see obstacles.
From them, I learned that success isn’t about following a path — it’s about having the strength to create one. And that’s exactly what entrepreneurship and art have in common: both start with vision, and both demand the courage to make it real.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://claudia-sauter-poptonicart.artmajeur.com/collections?isHome=1
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poptonicart_by_claudia_sauter/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poptonicart/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiasauter/
Image Credits
they are mine
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