What can I say…I’ve been in a summer-long, deep hole of abstract art and I don’t wanna climb out. Hence my choice for August’s artist of the month: Yvette Miller.

I love the busy city street vibes of Yvette’s paintings. They’re vibrant, fresh, and full of optimistic youthful energy. Yvette is bringing just the jolt we need to wake ourselves up in the dog days of summer.

Yvette sells both original art and prints through her website and on Docent and Glassette as well. I love reading about the inspiration behind her pieces and seeing glimpses of Yvette painting on her Instagram feed. It’s an amazing thing to witness a gifted artist at work.

Here’s some background info on Yvette from her interview with Glassette...

“I was born and raised in London, but my parents were originally from Jamaica. I inherited my love of art from my late father who was an extremely talented cartoonist. Growing up I was always doing something creative, from drawing and painting to making nature inspired sculptures using leaves and pinecones that I’d found on trips to my local park. I guess you could say that my path to becoming an artist is somewhat unconventional as I never went to art school, although I did often dream of going. I fell in love with abstract art when I first saw a painting by the artist Wassily Kandinsky in an art history book, and immediately knew that this was what I wanted to do. However, it’s taken me years to finally find my courage and voice as an abstract artist as for a long time I believed that black artists were only supposed to create figurative art that reflects our race and culture. I, of course, no longer believe this and have since researched and discovered so many other black female abstract artists that came before me as well as those that are living today.”

And here’s a bit more from Docent…

“Yevette aims to create art to illuminate your senses, bringing with it a sense of understanding and appreciation for the story behind it. She is the founder of Black Cube Collective, championing and connecting Black Women Abstract Artists, from both the past and present. Yvette’s use of color is captivating and contributes to the distinctive, tactile feel of each piece.”

Here’s just a sprinkling of some of my favorite pieces from Yvette’s collection…

*click images for links (US shoppers please note: in most cases dimensions are listed in cm, not inches. Docent, however, uses inches and US dollars.)

“It Doesn't Always Have To Be Complicated”

“This subtly colored print (below) is perfect for a space that needs lightening up. Inspired by the knowledge and hope of better days to come, this print is all about focusing on the beauty that can so often come out of the ashes.”

In reference to the piece below titled “Water The Grass That You Have” Yvette says this painting was, “Inspired by the beauty of contentment, and love for who you are, what you have and where you are going.”

“And Then One Day She Turned Into A Butterfly”

If you love one of Yvette’s paintings, then add it to your cart and checkout. You’ll never regret purchasing art that speaks to you. Promise. It will bring so much joy to your space while getting you one step closer to a home you love.

Wishing you a beautiful week ahead.

-Sara