Inspiring Hmong Artist

I have been intrigued by an artist by the name of Kao Lee Thao. I discovered her art a few years ago and her work has grown so beautifully. Her style of work is very dreamy and soft, yet the edges are unclear with bold colors that seem to drag off the canvas in a subtle and random way. She often uses images of Hmong women as her inspiration and muse. A distinct and continuous feature of her work and one of the first things you will notice are the swirls within swirls among splashes of color. She has a way with controlling these swirls and splashes into a calming and beautifully balanced mess. Her characters seem to be in constant motion and frozen in the moment. Here are some of her work...