Fine Print

DAISY FAITH doesn’t paint things photo-realistically. Instead, the Wilmington artist, who also has a background in acting and improvisation, focuses on “color, bold brushwork, mark making, and creating energy in my compositions.”

“I approach each painting with a sense of improvisation by making painterly strokes and listening to where the painting wants to go next,” she says.

Faith, who graduated from Meredith College studying interior design and art, spent over a decade in Los Angeles, appearing in shows including How I Met Your Mother, Nashville, and Pretty Little Liars.

How long have you lived in Wilmington and what made you relocate here?

“My husband, who is also my business partner, and I moved back in 2019 before the pandemic to get married and buy a house, which wasn’t attainable in California. I grew up in Raleigh and always visited Wrightsville Beach each summer as a child, and it’s always been a special place for me and my family.”

Can you describe your work?

“My current artwork is colorful abstracts based on inspiring interior designs. I’ve been known for flowers in the past, but the colorful palette and loose brushstrokes painted in an expressive way are a through line of any subject matter I tackle. No matter what I’m painting, my work is frequently referred to as ‘happy art.’ I use acrylic paint in combination with pastel to create a layered look.”

What drew you to art and when did you realize it would be your chosen field?

“My mom always said no piece of paper was safe in the house growing up because I’d scribble all over it making it my canvas. This has continued my whole life.

Whether I’m painting furniture, designing a room with fun colors and patterns, or creating a painting collection, I’m always putting a look together based on color and pattern.

The thing I love most about art is that sense of getting into the flow and letting go of expectation. It’s very similar to improv in that sense. Both are kind of a moving meditation to me that gives my brain something to concentrate on yet relax and go with the flow.”

You also opened Studio Giclée. Can you tell us what you’re doing there and how you got started on it?

“When we moved back in 2019, I’d already been selling my art for a few years, and I wanted to branch out into prints.

I quickly realized that there wasn’t a good art printer in town that focused on printing for artists. They were more occupied with vehicle wraps, flyers, postcards, and business cards. It’s a very distinct skill to help artists create art prints they are happy with because artists are very picky – and rightfully so – about their artwork and getting the colors and quality spot on.

That’s where we come in!

My husband, Chad, had grown up in the print business, and he worked in color correction in Los Angeles for many, many years, and he had all the skills to create the highest quality giclée art prints. With my artist’s point of view, we tailored this business to help all the local artists create the best archival art prints.

We’ve now been open for over two years and going strong. Our motto is art prints printed by artists for artists. The community is ecstatic we are here. We started with printing for many of my art friends in town, but by word-of-mouth referrals, we now help a majority of the local artists in town to create high-quality fine art prints whether that be on paper or canvas. We also help photographers print their work.”

To view more of photographer and stylists Drewe & Kate’s work, go to dreweandkate.com

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