{"id":129588,"date":"2022-04-22T02:13:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T09:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.picsart.tools\/?p=129588"},"modified":"2022-04-22T02:13:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T09:13:15","slug":"picsart-spotlight-iris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/picsart-spotlight-iris\/","title":{"rendered":"Picsart Spotlight: Surreal Artist @colochis89 on Art as Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art is a great way to keep your mind busy and express how you feel. At least that\u2019s how Picsart Master Storyteller, Iris Mendez (aka <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/u\/colochis89\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@colochis89<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), views it. In our latest Spotlight episode, Iris shares the story behind what sparked her surreal photo editing journey and what inspires her to continually create new art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the story behind captivating surreal edits like the below? Iris shares that \u201cthe path to becoming an artist isn\u2019t always easy.\u201d After her mother passed away, Iris started editing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/LZckMNB8mab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a form of creative escape. \u201cSlowly but surely, Picsart became a form of therapy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-334535241060201\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn141.picsart.com\/334535241060201.jpg\" alt=\" #freetoedit #manipulation#madewithpicsart #surreal#creative #amazing #colochis89 #ircmagicjar #magicjarhttps:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/334535241060201?challenge_id\" width=\"428px\" height=\"535px\" data-id=\"334535241060201\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via Picsart<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Songs, movies, fantasy, and surreal art all serve as sources of creative inspiration. Watch to learn as Iris describes her artist journey in her own words:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BZXuletHnZk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for more inspiration? Follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/u\/colochis89\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iris on Picsart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see her latest edits. Don\u2019t forget to check out our previous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/picsart-creator-spotlight-diana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotlight on Diana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a Ukrianian collage artist in Moscow. Craving the latest in trendy edits? Stay up to date on all of the hot creative trends on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/picsart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart\u2019s Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where we share photo and video editing inspiration and highlight new creators every week!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that creative inspiration should be for everyone, and by championing a wide array of voices, we hope to inspire others to become artists as well. While we endeavor to provide a safe and supportive place for every member of our community, Picsart is not a substitute for mental health treatment. If you are struggling with depression or other mental health issues, please consult with a mental health professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><b><i>Create at the Speed of Culture<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Picsart is a full ecosystem of free-to-use content, powerful tools, and creator inspiration. With a billion downloads and more than 150 million monthly active creators, Picsart is the world\u2019s largest creative platform. Picsart has collaborated with major artists and brands like BLACKPINK, Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, One Direction, Sanrio: Hello Kitty, Warner Bros. Entertainment, iHeartMedia, Cond\u00e9 Nast, and more.<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><b><i>\u00a0Download the app or start editing on web<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0today to enhance your photos and videos with thousands of quick and easy editing tools, trendy filters, fun stickers, and brilliant backgrounds. Unleash your creativity and<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/gold\"><b><i>\u00a0upgrade to Gold<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0for premium perks!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Art is a great way to keep your mind busy and express how you feel. At least that\u2019s how PicsArt Master Storyteller, Iris Mendez (aka @colochis89), views it. 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