Artist à la Mode | Shiloh Sophia McCloud

Last month while browsing Google, like I love to do, I ran across this painting…

I was so captivated by it that I went into a frantic search to see who was the artist behind it, and the Google gods answered by leading me to Shiloh Sophia McCloud.

In 2013 artist and teacher Shiloh Sophia McCloud paints on the floor of her studio near Santa Rosa, California, U.S. Image: Jonathan Lewis

Shiloh was born in California in 1970. She was raised by her mother, poet Caron McCloud –who instilled in her young daughter a love for poetry, literature and art. Shiloh has dedicated her life to art and the vision that painting can be used as a way of healing the soul.

“Sisters Born Of Song” by Shiloh Sophia McCloud

Her art is beautiful and inspiring, a perfect celebration of womanhood and sisterhood. I think the true beauty about art, is the way it inspires you, how it makes you feel when you see it. When I first saw “The Bountiful One” I felt empowered. The bounty of strength, beauty, love, nurturing and life women give to the world is inspiring. That is the main message behind Shiloh’s paintings, the awakening of your muse, the inner goddess in you.

“A Time For Blooming” by Shiloh Sophia McCloud

Shiloh Sophia McCloud

“Settle in and get a cup of tea. Take a look around with the eyes of your heart. Invite your Muse to join you and see where she leads you. Enjoy the journey through image and video and poem and invitation. May your own spark be lit within…May be you inspired to take action on behalf of your own sacred work in the world.”

― Shiloh Sophia McCloud

“Our Lady Of The Flowering Earth” by Shiloh Sophia McCloud

To learn more about Shiloh’s inspiring work behind and in front of the easel drop by her website- www.ShilohSophiaStudios.com. You can also follow her via social media on Facebook & Twitter.