Thanh Duong is a multidisciplinary artist based in Everett, Washington, creating work shaped by color, texture, and everyday moments. Through photography, collage, nail art, and writing, she explores emotion, culture, and the beauty in small details. Her recent projects reflect her love of observing life as it unfolds, and she welcomes collaborations rooted in curiosity and connection.
My Design Approach
I create art to explore the emotional textures of everyday life. My work is rooted in observation—how light shifts, how color evokes feeling, and how small gestures tell powerful stories. I use photography, collage, nail art, and writing to capture moments that feel intimate, layered, and alive.
I’m inspired by daily textures: the curve of a cat’s tail, the colors of a bustling food market, the quiet confidence in a well-painted nail. My influences range from personal memory to cultural heritage, often drawn to themes of connection, identity, and transformation.
In Emotions in Color, I used nail art to express feelings like joy, calm, and creativity—each design a miniature canvas for storytelling. The process became meditative, blending patience with imagination.
My approach is intuitive and reflective. I don’t aim for perfection—I aim for presence. Through my work, I invite others to pause, feel, and connect with the small wonders that surround us.
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