Having coffee with a friend who was planning a large scale art inspired event based on Frida Kahlo sparked an idea inside that led to this fashion styled photo shoot. Here we photograph local female artists as iconic female artists. The result a colorful display of each woman in her element invoking a spirit of art and beauty that lives inside each.
Rossina Boyer as Frida Kahlo
Originally from Peru, Boyer is a recognized artist in the Huntsville community. In 2022, she was named a “Voice of Huntsville” by The Scout Guide and invited by the Huntsville Hospital Foundation for a solo exhibition in their Arts in Medicine program. Her work has been featured in festivals including Panoply, Kentuck, 4 Bridges, and Monte Sano, and is held in private collections and exhibitions at the Von Braun Center, Lowe Mill, and The Curated Gallery.
Rossina says affectionately, "My love for art began when I realized it taught me to trust the process, embrace uncertainty, and find beauty along the way, bringing me back to joy and presence every time. It gives me a space to breathe, to feel, and to express what words cannot," says Rossina. "When I paint, I let go. my breath syncing with the rhythm of color and movement."
"Frida Kahlo inspires me with her fierce personality and bold artistry." She adds, "At a time when few women were recognized as painters, she stood up for herself and became a legend. Her talent and confidence show what it means to be a strong, entrepreneurial Latina—and I admire that."
Rebekah Sanders as Georgia O'Keefe
Rebekah Sanders is a Huntsville-based painter working in contemporary realism. After founding and leading ventures such as Spirited Art and Protégé Atelier, she is now transitioning toward a more personal body of work exploring symbolism, femininity, and a deep connection to the natural world. While maintaining a relatively low public profile, her studio practice has quietly deepened in both focus and direction.
Her connection with the natural world beckoned for her to pose as Georgia O'Keefe. Rebekah says, "I am drawn to Georgia O’Keeffe because she didn’t overcomplicate things—she made simple forms carry real weight. Her work is both controlled and deeply felt, which is a tension I’m interested in exploring in my own paintings." She adds, "I also respect how she resisted being defined by others and created a life and body of work entirely on her own terms. There’s a quiet authority in that that I find inspiring."
For the first time, Rebekah is opening her studio on an appointment basis for people to view and collect her work. @rebekahsandersart
Carole Foret as Anne Goldwaithe
Anne Goldthwaite stands as a fascinating, yet lesser-known figure in art history, working among the world’s greater-known painters of her era while remaining a steadfast voice for equal rights. Carole states, "I feel a deep kinship with her—drawn to the way she held both her creative vision and her Alabama roots in such graceful balance."
Carole is one of the region’s most recognizable names in the arts. An Alabama native and Auburn University graduate, Carole hails from a long line of talented artists and has worked professionally teaching and inspiring students for 35 years. She has been featured frequently in the press throughout her career, with Southern Living Magazine (2008) being most notable, Alabama Public TV in 2012. In 2013, Carole was chosen as the keynote speaker for the Congressional Art Competition in Washington D.C. She has taught students in the Tuscany region of Italy over the years since 2009. Carole was awarded a month-long residency in France during the summer of 2019. Just last year, Carole was included in Huntsville City Lifestyle Magazine’s “Most Stylish” and was recognized for her interior design work of her own home.
To learn more, visit caroleforet.com to find her latest artwork, classes and other info.
Jordyn Burnett as Beatrice Wood
“After getting lost in the depths of motherhood, I turned to pottery to reconnect with my essence," says potter Jordyn Burnett. “The more I nourished myself through my creative practice, the more I was able to be the mother and wife my family needed. I found such transformation that I set out to create a space in my community where weary souls of all skill levels can experience the restorative nature of the ceramic process.”
Jordyn's studio and shop, The Vessel, is a space where you can fill your cup by growing your skills and connecting with like-minded people. Visit thevesselstudio.org to learn about classes and memberships and visit bisquebythevessel.com to learn about kids pottery painting.
On her inspiration potter, Beatrice Wood, "I think Beatrice broke conventional social expectations of her time to pursue an art career. When I chose to pursue art as a degree in school there was some pushback as to how viable of an option that could be, but I pursued it nonetheless and have since made it my family’s livelihood."
Jordyn is scheduled for an upcoming show with Little Green Store in July.
Anna Husband as Hilma of Kiint
For some artists, creativity is something discovered over time, but for others, it’s been there all along. From childhood art classes to spreading her love for art through tattooing to developing a distinct voice through portraiture, Anna Husband's style reflects an ever-evolving connection to creativity, identity, and self-expression.
With her love for the abstract, Anna evokes iconic artist Hilma of Klint. "I love that she chose to have her work shown decades after her death just makes it feel even more intentional and ahead of its time. There’s something so powerful about an artist who fully trusted her vision, even knowing the world wasn’t ready for it yet. The fact that it’s like she was creating for the future, not for approval, and I really admire that kind of confidence and conviction."
Anna's work can be found at Little Green Store where she also has art openings.