our story
About Us
Signature art for your signature space.
Welcome to Lydia C Creative Life, a boutique studio creating meaningful, story-rich artwork designed to bring depth, elegance, and character to your space.
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Our Story
Every work begins with a story. Ours started with a simple sentence:
“It’s time to paint.”
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After two decades of writing and producing theater, and as their children stepped into adulthood, Lydia and her husband Rich found themselves at a creative crossroads. That quiet moment became the spark that launched Lydia C Creative Life.
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Today, Lydia is best known for her evocative portraits of dresses—each one symbolic of personal freedom—and her mixed media canvases layered with vintage sheet music and textured emotion.
Her art lives at the intersection of fashion, music, memory, and meaning.
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Art with Purpose
Lydia’s original artwork inspires more than just paintings—it also lives on in our ARTwear collection, featuring eco-conscious, fair trade clothing designed to be worn with purpose.
A Journal of 7 Dresses – an art book chronicling Lydia’s personal journey through creativity and healing, inspired by her original dress portraits.
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A portion of all proceeds from ARTwear and 7 Dresses supports organizations that provide rescue and long-term recovery for survivors of human trafficking.
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Life on Camano Island
Lydia and Rich live and create on the peaceful shores of Camano Island, Washington. Their days are filled with painting, walks by the water, small gatherings with friends, and community service.
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They are passionate about G-rated, uplifting art and entertainment—and about creating spaces where people can encounter beauty, joy, and truth.
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They also take great delight in their grown children, Davis and Laina, whose travels are lovingly tracked with color-coded pens on the family map.
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Stay in Touch
Want to go behind the scenes?
Lydia shares her heart, her process, and her latest creations through her [blog] and newsletter. It’s a space for connection, inspiration, and the stories behind the art.
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